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accountability
US /əˌkaʊntə'bɪlətɪ/
UK /əˌkaʊntə'bɪlətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Responsibility to someone or for some activity
B1Moreadministration
US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/
UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- The work of running something, e.g. a business
B1TOEICMoreadministrative
US /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtɪv/
UK /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/
- Adjective
- Concerning managing an organization
- Relating to or characteristic of administration or those who administer.
B1TOEICMoreadversary
US /ˈædvərseri/
UK /ˈædvəsəri/
- Countable Noun
- Opponent who want to fight you for some reason
B2Moreagency
US /ˈedʒənsi/
UK /'eɪdʒənsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business that provides some service for others
B1TOEICMorealter
US /ˈɔltɚ/
UK /ˈɔ:ltə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To change so (clothing) fits better
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change or modify something.
- To become different; to change.
A2TOEICMorearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreassessment
US /əˈsɛsmənt/
UK /əˈsesmənt/
- Noun
- Conclusion, opinion formed after due consideration
B1TOEICMoreat 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.
C2Morebackpack
US /ˈbækˌpæk/
UK /'bækpæk/
- Countable Noun
- Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel very lightly carrying your things
B2Morecommunity
US /kəˈmjunɪti/
UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who share a common idea or area
- A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
- Adjective
- Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
- Shared or participated in by all members of a group
A2Moreconform
US /kənˈfɔrm/
UK /kən'fɔ:m/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To agree or be compatible with something else
- To behave according to socially acceptable conventions or standards.
B1Moreconsulate
US /ˈkɑ:nsələt/
UK /ˈkɒnsjələt/
- Noun
- Residence or office premises of a counsel
B2Morecover 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.
A1Morecredible
US /ˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Believable; that can be believed or trusted
B2TOEICMorecrush
US /krʌʃ/
UK /krʌʃ/
- Noun
- Strong attraction to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To break something into small pieces by pressing
- To defeat someone or something (in a game)
B1TOEICMoredefinitively
US /dɪ'fɪnətɪvlɪ/
UK /dɪ'fɪnətɪvlɪ/
- Adverb
- Clearly and leaving no further question
B2Moredeflect
US /dɪˈflɛkt/
UK /dɪ'flekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to turn in a different direction
- To prevent or avoid something having an effect on
B2Moredevice
US /dɪˈvaɪs/
UK /dɪˈvaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- Method of doing something; a way
A2TOEICMoredig into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start eating food enthusiastically.
- To investigate or research something thoroughly.
B1Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moredysfunctional
US
UK
- Adjective
- Acting in an abnormal way or not as required
- Not behaving or working normally as a family or group.
B2Moreexamine
US /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
UK /ɪgˈzæmɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- (Medical) to test to find out what is wrong
- To test your knowledge or ability
A2Morefit into
US /fɪt ˈɪntu/
UK /fit ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be small enough to go inside something.
- To feel like you belong to a group.
A2Morefollow up on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To investigate or check on something.
- To pursue something further after an initial action.
A1Morefor the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
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
A1Morehomeland
US /ˈhoʊmlænd/
UK /ˈhəʊmlænd/
- Noun
- Country where you were born
C1Morehone
US /hoʊn/
UK /həʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To improve or perfect (abilities or skills)
- To sharpen (a blade).
C1TOEICMoreillness
US /ˈɪlnɪs/
UK /ˈɪlnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Unhealthy condition of the mind or body
- A particular instance or type of disease.
A2Morein hand
US /ɪn hænd/
UK /in hænd/
- Phrase
- In one's possession or control.
in 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 play
US
UK
- Adjective
- In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
- Available or under consideration.
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreintelligence
US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/
UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Collection of secret information about something
- Ability to learn things or to consider situations
- Adjective
- Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
A2TOEICMoreinvestigation
US /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeʃən/
UK /ɪnˌvestɪ'ɡeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Search for information about something
B1Morekinetic
US /kɪˈnɛtɪk, kaɪ-/
UK /kɪˈnetɪk/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to movement
C1Moreknock down
US /nɑk daʊn/
UK /nɔk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hit something so it falls down
A2Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moremysterious
US /mɪˈstɪriəs/
UK /mɪˈstɪəriəs/
- Adjective
- Unusual; hard to understand or work out
A2Moreneurological
US /ˌnjʊrəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
UK /ˌnjʊərəˈlɒdʒɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning, used in or practicing neurology
B2Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreoversee
US /ˌovɚˈsi/
UK /ˌəʊvə'si:/
- Transitive Verb
- To check on or manage the work of others
B2TOEICMorepentagon
US /ˈpɛntəˌɡɑn/
UK /'pentəɡən/
- Noun
- A five-sided shape
C1Moreportable
US /ˈpɔ:rtəbl/
UK /ˈpɔ:təbl/
- Adjective
- Light enough to be moved around with ease
- Noun
- A computer etc. that can be moved around easily
B1TOEICMorepotentially
US /pəˈtɛnʃəlɪ/
UK /pə'tenʃəlɪ/
- Adverb
- That could happen or become reality
B1Morepurchase
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that you bought
- Strong hold on something; grip
A2TOEICMoreput out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
A1Morereaction
US /riˈækʃən/
UK /rɪ'ækʃn/
- Noun
- Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- Feeling or action in response to something
A2Moreresearch
US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/
UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Study done to discover new ideas and facts
- A particular area or topic of study.
A2TOEICMoresecurity
US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
A2TOEICMoresenator
US /ˈsɛnətɚ/
UK /ˈsenətə(r)/
- Noun
- An elected politician belonging to the senate
B2Moreshift
US /ʃɪft/
UK /ʃɪft/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change in position or direction
- To move something from one place to another
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
- Period of work starting at a certain time
A2Moresignature
US /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/
UK /ˈsɪgnətʃə(r)/
- Adjective
- Something that represents a person's work or style
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person's name written in their handwriting
- The key in which a piece of music is written, indicated by sharps or flats at the beginning of the stave.
B1Morespeculate
US /ˈspɛkjəˌlet/
UK /ˈspekjuleɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To take risks that might lead to big profits
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To predict or guess what is possible or likely
B2Moresuburban
US /səˈbɜ:rbən/
UK /səˈbɜ:bən/
- Adjective
- Of residential areas outside a city
B1Moresuffer
US / ˈsʌfɚ/
UK /'sʌfə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience pain, illness, or injury
- To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
A2Moresuspect
US /səˈspɛkt/
UK /sə'spekt/
- Noun
- Person thought to have committed a crime
- Transitive Verb
- To consider someone is the one guilty of a crime
- To doubt or lack trust
A2TOEICMoresyndrome
US /ˈsɪnˌdrom/
UK /'sɪndrəʊm/
- Noun
- A group of signs and symptoms of a disease
B1Moreto date
US /tu det/
UK /tu: deit/
- Phrase
- Up to the present time; until now.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go out on romantic dates with someone.
C2Moreto the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
A2Moreundercover
US /ˌʌndərˈkʌvə(r)/
UK /ˌʌndəˈkʌvə(r)/
- Adverb
- Operating in disguise; incognito
- Adjective
- Involving secret work within an organization, especially for the police or government.
B2Moreunit
US /ˈjunɪt/
UK /ˈju:nɪt/
- Countable Noun
- One apartment in a building
- Group of people, e.g. soldiers, that work together
B2TOEICMoreurge
US /ɚdʒ/
UK /ɜ:dʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A strong desire for something
- Strong pressure on someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To drive something forward
- To ask or encourage someone to do something
A2Moreused 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
A1Moreviable
US /ˈvaɪəbəl/
UK /ˈvaɪəbl/
- Adjective
- Being capable of living, growing, and developing
B1TOEICMorewalk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
A2Morewane
US /wen/
UK /weɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become smaller, weaker or less
B2More
