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anaconda
US /ˌænə'kɑ:ndə/
UK /ˌænə'kɒndə/
- Noun
- Large snake of tropical South America
C2Morebreak it down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
A2Morebum
US /bʌm/
UK /bʌm/
- Noun
- (Slang) the part of the body on which you sit
B2Moreby god
US
UK
- Interjection
- An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- An expression of strong promise or determination.
B2Morecamp
US /kæmp/
UK /kæmp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A (military) base
- Exaggerated behavior meant to be funny
- Intransitive Verb
- To live temporarily, e.g. in a tent or a vehicle
A2Morechill
US /tʃɪl/
UK /tʃɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being a little cold
- Feeling of fear or being frightened
- Transitive Verb
- To make something cold, e.g. a drink
B1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecrazy
US /ˈkrezi/
UK /'kreɪzɪ/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; mad
- Not being sensible or practical
- Noun
- Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
A2Morecreative
US /kriˈetɪv/
UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Having the ability to make something new
- Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
- Noun
- A person whose job involves creative work.
A2Morecut out
US /kʌt aʊt/
UK /kʌt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- To cut something from, e.g. a picture from a book
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing or using something.
- To be naturally suited or fitted for something.
A1Morecyclone
US /ˈsaɪkloʊn/
UK /ˈsaɪkləʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong wind, similar to a hurricane, tornado, etc.
- A large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure.
C1Moredeserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
A2TOEICMoredisgusting
US /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
UK /dɪsˈgʌstɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Having a very bad taste
- Extremely unpleasant or unacceptable.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a strong negative reaction or feeling
B2Moredude
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.
B2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefor days
US /fɔr dez/
UK /fɔ: deɪz/
- Phrase
- For a long period of time; lasting several days.
for sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morefrown
US /fraʊn/
UK /fraʊn/
- Noun
- When you pull your eyebrows together to show anger
- Intransitive Verb
- To pull the eyebrows together to show anger
B1Morefumble
US /ˈfʌmbəl/
UK /'fʌmbl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To search or reach for in an awkward manner
- To drop a football when trying to catch it
B2Moreget through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehandler
US /ˈhændlɚ/
UK /'hændlə(r)/
- Noun
- Person who trains or exhibits animals
B1Morehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreholy
US /ˈholi/
UK /'həʊlɪ/
- Adjective
- Being good according to religious standards
- Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
- Interjection
- An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
B1Morehoodie
US /'hʊdɪ/
UK /'hʊdɪ/
- Countable Noun
- A cotton sweatshirt with a hood
C2Morehose off
US /hoz ɔf/
UK /həuz ɒf/
- other
- To clean something using a water hose.
B2Moreimprovise
US /ˈɪmprəˌvaɪz/
UK /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To compose, speak or perform without preparation
B2Morein charge
US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Adverb
- To be responsible for
A1Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein progress
US /ɪn ˈprɑɡˌrɛs/
UK /in ˈprəuɡres/
- Adjective
- Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- Phrase
- In the course of being done or carried out.
B1Morein public
US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/
UK /in ˈpʌblik/
- Phrase
- In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- Adjective
- Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
B1Morekick
US /kɪk/
UK /kɪk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremix
US /mɪks/
UK /mɪks/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine two or more things to make one
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A combination of more than two things
A2Moremove over
US /muv ˈovɚ/
UK /mu:v ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make room for someone or something by shifting position.
- To change one's job or position within an organization.
next to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the rails
US /ɔf ðə reɪlz/
UK /ɒf ðə reɪlz/
- other
- Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
B2Moreofficial
US /əˈfɪʃəl/
UK /əˈfɪʃl/
- Adjective
- Real, exact, truely felt
- Of or done by someone in authority; formal
- Noun
- A person authorized to perform a specific duty
- A referee or umpire
A2TOEICMoreon camera
US /ɑn ˈkæmərə/
UK /ɔn ˈkæmərə/
- Adverb
- While being filmed or recorded.
- Adjective
- Having qualities that make one appear good or effective when filmed.
A1Morepee
US /pi/
UK /pi:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To urinate
B2Morephobia
US /ˈfoʊbiə/
UK /ˈfəʊbiə/
- Noun
- Extreme fear
C1Moreposter
US /ˈpostɚ/
UK /'pəʊstə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A large, printed notice or picture
- Someone who writes and shares messages on online
B1Morepre
US
UK
- Prefix
- A prefix meaning 'before'
B2Moreridiculous
US /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
UK /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
- Adjective
- Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
A2Morescene
US /sin/
UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
A2TOEICMoresequel
US /ˈsikwəl/
UK /'si:kwəl/
- Countable Noun
- Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
B2Moreshameful
US /ˈʃemfəl/
UK /ˈʃeɪmfl/
- Adjective
- That causes shame; disgraceful; appalling
A2Moreshoot
US /ʃut/
UK /ʃu:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- Emerging new part of a plant
A2Moreshut
US /ʃʌt/
UK /ʃʌt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To stop being open for business
- Transitive Verb
- To close something, e.g. a door
A2Moreshut down
US /ʃʌt daʊn/
UK /ʃʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- To stop a factory/machine from operating
- Transitive Verb
- To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
- To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
A2Moresnake
US /snek/
UK /sneɪk/
- Noun
- An animal with a long body, no arms or legs
- Intransitive Verb
- To move like a snake
- To wind in a long path like the shape of a snake
B1Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMorespot on
US
UK
- Adjective
- Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- Adverb
- Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
- Perfect; excellent.
B1Moresuck
US /sʌk/
UK /sʌk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- Transitive Verb
- To pull or remove something with great power
- To attract someone; make someone interested
B1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Morethink out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider carefully so all points are covered
A1Moreuncomfortable
US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/
UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Not being relaxed; worried about something
- Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
B1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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