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above average
US /əˈbʌv ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /əˈbʌv ˈævəridʒ/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Better than average; exceeding the norm.
A2Morealive
US /əˈlaɪv/
UK /ə'laɪv/
- Adjective
- Living; not dead
- Active; energetic; full of life.
A2TOEICMoreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebattery
US /ˈbætəri/
UK /ˈbætri/
- Countable Noun
- Portable device that stores electricity
- Noun
- Large group of similar things functioning together
B1Moreblindfold
US /ˈblaɪndˌfold/
UK /'blaɪndfəʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To tie a cloth over your eyes so you can't see
- To prevent someone from seeing or understanding something clearly.
- Countable Noun
- A cloth tied over your eyes so you can't see
C1Morebreaker
US /ˈbrekɚ/
UK /ˈbreɪkə(r)/
- Noun
- Device that switches electricity on or off
B2Morebride
US /braɪd/
UK /braɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Woman who is, or who will get married soon
B1Morebutt
US /bʌt/
UK /bʌt/
- Noun
- (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
- The thick end of something, especially a cigarette.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To share a boundary by being next to
- To strike, push, or shove (someone or something) with the head.
B2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecover up
US /ˈkʌvɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈkʌvə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hide something bad; conceal
- To put on warmer clothes; to protect oneself from the cold.
A1Morecrack
US /kræk/
UK /kræk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- Unexpected and hard hit to the body
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- To hit someone or something hard and unexpectedly
B1Moredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moreelectricity
US /ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti,ˌilɛk-/
UK /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Energy generated positive and negative charges
- The study or science of electric charges and currents.
A2Moreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMoreeye patch
US
UK
- Noun
- A patch worn over the eye, typically to protect it or conceal an injury.
- A patch worn over the eye, often associated with pirates.
C2Moreeyeball
US /ˈaɪˌbɔl/
UK /ˈaɪbɔ:l/
- Noun
- The round part of the eye
C2Morefootstep
US /ˈfʊtˌstɛp/
UK /ˈfʊtstep/
- Countable Noun
- Sound of someone walking
- A single pace in walking.
C1Morefor long
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a considerable period of time.
- For a significant duration in the future.
A1Morefor nothing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- Free; without cost
A1Morefrog
US /frɔ:g/
UK /frɒg/
- Noun
- Small hopping amphibian
B1Morefrom the dead
US /frəm ðə dɛd/
UK /frəm ðə ded/
- other
- Returned to life after being dead.
B2Moregame on
US /ɡem ɑn/
UK /ɡeim ɔn/
- Interjection
- An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
- An exclamation indicating acceptance of a challenge.
A1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregrandpa
US /ˈɡrændˌpɑ, ˈɡræn-, ˈɡræmˌpɑ, ˈɡræmpə/
UK /ˈgrænpɑ:/
- Countable Noun
- Your mother or father's father
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehilarious
US /hɪˈlɛriəs, -ˈlær-, haɪ-/
UK /hɪˈleəriəs/
- Adjective
- Extremely amusing; very funny
B2Morehole
US /hol/
UK /həʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An empty space, as in the ground, in a sock etc.
- Fault or weakness in a plan, idea or explanation
- Transitive Verb
- (Golf) to get the ball into the hole
- To make a hole in something.
A2Morehonestly
US /ˈɑnɪstli/
UK /ˈɒnɪstli/
- Adverb
- With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
A2Morehook
US /hʊk/
UK /hʊk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- The start of a story which catches your interest
- Transitive Verb
- To make a bent or curved shape
- To catch your interest completely
B1Morehook, line, and sinker
US /hʊk laɪn ænd ˈsɪŋkɚ/
UK /hʊk laɪn ənd ˈsɪŋkə/
- other
- Completely and unquestioningly believe or accept something.
B2Moreimmortal
US /ɪˈmɔ:rtl/
UK /ɪˈmɔ:tl/
- Adjective
- Not subject to death; that will never die
- Noun
- Famous or godlike person who will never die
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein peace
US /ɪn pis/
UK /in pi:s/
- Phrase
- In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
B1Morein the dark
US /ɪn ði dɑrk/
UK /in ðə dɑ:k/
- Adjective
- Uninformed about something; unaware.
- Phrase
- In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
- In a place with little or no light.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morekill me
US
UK
- Interjection
- An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- Phrase
- A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
A2Morelemon
US /ˈlɛmən/
UK /'lemən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Badly made or poorly functioning product
- Small yellow fruit with sour juice
B2Moreloosen
US /ˈlusən/
UK /'lu:sn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something less tight
B1Moreloosen up
US /ˈlusən ʌp/
UK /ˈlu:sən ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become more relaxed and less tense.
- To become less strict or rigid.
C2Moremy eye
US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/
UK /ˈmaɪ ai/
- other
- Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
B2Moreout of the way
US /aʊt ʌv ði we/
UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/
- Adjective
- Remote; isolated.
- No longer obstructing or hindering.
- Phrase
- Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
- Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
B1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreow
US /aʊ/
UK /aʊ/
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they are hurt
C2Morepear
US /per/
UK /peə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Fruit that is pointed at top, rounded at bottom
B2Morepredecessor
US /ˈprɛdɪˌsɛsɚ, ˈpridɪ-/
UK /ˈpri:dɪsesə(r)/
- Noun
- Something that comes before another in a series
- Previous person who held a position, job etc.
B1TOEICMorepro
US /proʊ/
UK /prəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason given in support of something
- Someone experienced and very good at something
A2Morepull a muscle
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To strain or injure a muscle.
B2Moreput together
US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Morereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMorereach for the stars
US /ritʃ fɚ ðə stɑrz/
UK /ri:tʃ fə ðə stɑ:z/
- other
- To aim for very high or ambitious goals.
B1Moreretract
US /rɪˈtrækt/
UK /rɪˈtrækt/
- Transitive Verb
- To take back something said or given
B2Morerot
US /rɑ:t/
UK /rɒt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To break down into pieces through dying; decay
- Uncountable Noun
- The process or state of decaying or rotting.
- Foolish or nonsensical talk or ideas.
B2Morescreen
US /skrin/
UK /skri:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide or block something from being seen
- To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
- Noun
- Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
- Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
A2TOEICMoreshut
US /ʃʌt/
UK /ʃʌt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To stop being open for business
- Transitive Verb
- To close something, e.g. a door
A2Moreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Moresilly
US /ˈsɪli/
UK /'sɪlɪ/
- Adjective
- Careless
- Acting funny or playfully
A2Morespirit
US /ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /'spɪrɪt/
- Noun
- Person's strong determination or attitude
- Unique qualities of person, place, or time
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone away as if by magic
A2Moreswitch
US /swɪtʃ/
UK /swɪtʃ/
- Noun
- A change or shift from one method to another
- Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
- Transitive Verb
- To exchange or replace something for another thing
A2TOEICMoretablespoon
US /ˈtebəlˌspun/
UK /ˈteɪblspu:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large spoon that is used for measuring ingredients
- A large spoon used for serving food.
B1Moretake it easy
US /tek ɪt ˈizi/
UK /teik it ˈi:zi/
- Phrase
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreterrible
US /ˈtɛrəbəl/
UK /ˈterəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible
- Causing great fear; frightening
A2TOEICMoretongue
US /tʌŋ/
UK /tʌŋ/
- Noun
- Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- Meat from the mouth of an animal, cooked as food
- Transitive Verb
- To using your mouth to produce musical notes
- To use your mouth to touch something
A2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Morevision
US /ˈvɪʒən/
UK /'vɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to see; eyesight
- Something you see in your imagination or dreams
A2Morewave
US /wev/
UK /weɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Movement of sound, air or energy
- Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to move side to side or back and forth
A2Moreway to go
US /we tu ɡo/
UK /wei tu: ɡəu/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
A1Moreweld
US /wɛld/
UK /weld/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring things together in close association
- To join two pieces of metal together with heat
B2Morewhoa
US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/
- Interjection
- Tell someone to do something more slowly
- An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
C1Morewind up
US //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//
UK //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//
- Phrasal Verb
- To be brought to a state of great tension
- To close or finalize something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive or end up in a particular state, situation, or place, especially unintentionally.
- To bring something to an end; to conclude or finish something.
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