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accurate
US /ˈækjərɪt/
UK /ˈækjərət/
- Adjective
- With no mistake or error; Correct
A2Moreall at once
US
UK
- Adverb
- Suddenly; at the same time
- At the same time; simultaneously
- Phrase
- Suddenly; at the same time
A1Moreanalytic
US /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/
UK /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/
- Adjective
- Of the process of detailed reasoning
B2Morearmor
US /ˈɑrmɚ/
UK /'ɑ:mə/
- Noun
- Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something in metal to protect it
C1Morearrow
US /ˈæroʊ/
UK /ˈærəʊ/
- Noun
- Symbol used on road signs to show direction
- A long pointed piece of wood shot from a bow
B1Moreashamed
US /əˈʃemd/
UK /ə'ʃeɪmd/
- Adjective
- Feeling of shame or guilt
- Causing someone to feel shame.
A2Moreat once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Morebamboo
US /bæmˈbu/
UK /ˌbæmˈbu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long light Asian plant with strong, empty stems
B2Moreboil
US /bɔɪl/
UK /bɔɪl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become extremely angry or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To cook in very hot water
- To make liquids hot so they turn to gas
A2Morebowl
US /bol/
UK /bəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
A2Morebucket
US /ˈbʌkɪt/
UK /'bʌkɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- A scoop-like container attached to machinery, used for digging or lifting materials.
- Uncountable Noun
- The amount held by a bucket.
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moredefend
US /dɪˈfɛnd/
UK /dɪ'fend/
- Transitive Verb
- To protect and explain your position in court
- To protect against an attack
B1TOEICMoredepression
US /dɪˈprɛʃən/
UK /dɪ'preʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- Period of unemployment and low economic activity
B2Moredrown
US /draʊn/
UK /draʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To kill something by putting it under water
- To make something very wet or cover it completely
B1Moreexplode
US /ɪkˈsplod/
UK /ɪk'spləʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- To increase in number or amount very quickly
B1Morefisherman
US /ˈfɪʃəmən/
UK /ˈfiʃəˌmən/
- Countable Noun
- Man whose job is catching fish
B2Moreflood
US /flʌd/
UK /flʌd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
- (Of liquid) to fill or cover something completely
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A quick unexpectedly volume of something
- Large number of people or things arriving at once
B1Moreforbid
US /fərˈbɪd/
UK /fəˈbɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To order someone not to do something
B1Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Moreglue
US /ɡlu/
UK /ɡlu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sticky substance used for joining things together
- Transitive Verb
- To join or affix things with glue or paste
B1Moregossip
US /ˈgɑ:sɪp/
UK /ˈgɒsɪp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk about others' private lives
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone spreading talk about other's private lives
- The sharing of stories about other people's private lives
A2Moregot 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
A1Moregrandma
US /ˈɡrændˌmɑ,/
UK /ˈgrænmɑ:/
- Noun
- Mother of your father or mother
B2Moreheat
US /hit/
UK /hi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- Particular temperature at which to cook something
- Transitive Verb
- To make hot or hotter
A2Morehelicopter
US /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/
UK /'helɪkɒptə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
- Transitive Verb
- To transport by helicopter
B1TOEICMorehelmet
US /ˈhɛlmɪt/
UK /'helmɪt/
- Noun
- Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
- A piece of armor formerly worn to protect the head.
B1Morehop in
US /hɑp ɪn/
UK /hɔp in/
- Intransitive Verb
- To get in or on a vehicle
B2Morein danger
US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/
UK /in ˈdeindʒə/
- Phrase
- Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejar
US /dʒɑr/
UK /dʒɑ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- To make a harsh sound to the ears
- Countable Noun
- Glass container for foods
B2Morekill 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.
A2Moreman up
US /mæn ʌp/
UK /mæn ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To behave in a braver or more resilient way; to face a difficult situation with courage.
A1Moremonk
US /mʌŋk/
UK /mʌŋk/
- Countable Noun
- Man belonging to religious group that live simply
B2Moremoss
US /mɔs,mɑs/
UK /mɒs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
B2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morepan
US /pæn/
UK /pæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- To criticize, e.g. a film, in a strong way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Open metal container used for cooking
- Steel drum
A2Moreplatform
US /ˈplætˌfɔrm/
UK /'plætfɔ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- Area from which you board a train at a station
B1Moreprofessor
US /prəˈfɛsɚ/
UK /prəˈfesə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Teacher who teaches at a college or university
- A title given to a teacher of the highest academic rank in a college or university.
A2Moreprotection
US /prəˈtɛkʃən/
UK /prəˈtekʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Being kept from harm
A2TOEICMorerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMoresalary
US /ˈsæləri, ˈsælri/
UK /ˈsæləri/
- Countable Noun
- Money an employee is paid each month
A2TOEICMoresand
US /sænd/
UK /sænd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Area composed of tiny pieces of rock near an ocean
- Small pieces of rock that make beaches and deserts
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a surface with grit e.g. roads
- To smoothen a surface with sandpaper
A2Moreseed
US /sid/
UK /si:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A person's children; offspring
- Part of a plant used to grow more on them
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of plants) to produce seeds for the future
B1Moresell on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To resell something, often at a higher price.
- To promote or persuade someone to buy something.
A2Moreshield
US /ʃild/
UK /ʃi:ld/
- Noun
- A family's coat of arms or insignia
- Device used to protect from a harmful force
- Transitive Verb
- To cover (e.g. your face) so as to hide from
- To cover from a dangerous or harmful force
B1Moresurvive
US /sɚˈvaɪv/
UK /sə'vaɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue to live despite illness or trouble
A2TOEICMoretail
US /tel/
UK /teɪl/
- Countable Noun
- Extended part at the back of an animal's body
- Noun
- Back or last part of something e.g. shirt
A2Moretime off work
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A period when you are not working; absence from work.
- A period of vacation or holiday from employment.
tradition
US /trəˈdɪʃən/
UK /trəˈdɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- Way of thinking or behaving used for a long time
B1TOEICMoretrend
US /trɛnd/
UK /trend/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Current style or fashion
- General direction that is taken
- Intransitive Verb
- To be current and popular
- To move up or down
A2Moreturn off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone feel negatively about something
A1Moreunder the stars
US /ˈʌndɚ ðə stɑrz/
UK /ˈʌndə ðə stɑ:z/
- other
- Outdoors at night, exposed to the open sky and stars.
A2Morevitamin
US /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/
UK /ˈvɪtəmɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Health-giving substance needed for body function
- Adjective
- Containing or supplemented with vitamins.
B1Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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