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abide by
US /ÉËbaÉŞd baÉŞ/
UK /ÉËbaid bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow a rule; adhere to
B2Moreaccordance
US /ÉËkÉ:rdns/
UK /ÉËkÉ:dns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Agreement (with a statement, plan etc.)
B2TOEICMoreachieve
US /ÉËtĘiv/
UK /É'tĘi:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
A2TOEICMoreaffect
US /ÉËfÉkt/
UK /É'fekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a change in something else
- To pretend to have or feel (something).
- Noun
- (Psychology) Emotion or feeling.
A2TOEICMoreafterward
US /ËĂŚftÉwÉd/
UK /'É:ftÉwÉd/
- Adverb
- Happening after something else happened
B1Morealmighty
US /ÉlËmaÉŞti/
UK /É:lËmaÉŞti/
- Adjective
- Having complete power
B2Morealong with
US /ÉËlÉĹ wɪð/
UK /ÉËlÉĹ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Morearrogant
US /ËĂŚrÉÉĄÉnt/
UK /ËĂŚrÉgÉnt/
- Adjective
- Rude, from belief you are better than others
B2Moreas long as
US /ĂŚz lÉĹ ĂŚz/
UK /ĂŚz lÉĹ ĂŚz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreat ease
US /ĂŚt iz/
UK /ĂŚt i:z/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Free from constraint, embarrassment, or awkwardness; relaxed.
A2Moreat that time
US /Ìt ðÌt taɪm/
UK /Ìt ðÌt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
A1Moreat times
US /ĂŚt taÉŞmz/
UK /ĂŚt taÉŞmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebeg
US /bÉÉĄ/
UK /beg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- (Dog) to sit up to ask for something
B1Morebeneficial
US /ËbÉnÉËfÉŞĘÉl/
UK /ËbenÉŞËfÉŞĘl/
- Adjective
- Giving an advantage, having a helpful effect
- Promoting or contributing to physical or mental well-being.
B1TOEICMoreby god
US
UK
- Interjection
- An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- An expression of strong promise or determination.
B2Morecall out
US /kÉl aĘt/
UK /kÉ:l aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- To announce or specify, e.g. in a list
- Transitive Verb
- To summon or request the presence of someone, especially for assistance or service.
- To publicly criticize or denounce someone for their actions or behavior.
A1Morecalm down
US /kÉm daĘn/
UK /kÉ:m daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make or become relaxed after being stressed
A2Morecarry on
US /ËkĂŚri Én/
UK /ËkĂŚri Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- To continue or keep doing something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue doing something
A1Moreconduct
US / kÉnËdĘkt/
UK /kÉnËdĘkt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Your behavior
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To behave in a certain way; e.g. at a party
- To let electricity or heat travel through
B1TOEICMoreconstantly
US /ËkÉnstÉntlÉŞ/
UK /ËkÉnstÉntli/
- Adverb
- Frequently, or without pause
- In a way that is unchanging or faithful
B1Morecorrupt
US /kÉËrĘpt/
UK /kÉ'rĘpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
- To cause to become damaged or spoiled
- Adjective
- Being damaged or spoiled
- Misusing power, as by taking bribes, to get rich
B1Moredare
US /der/
UK /deÉ(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To challenge someone to do something that is risky
- To have enough courage to do something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A dangerous or risky act people are afraid to do
A2Moredeceitful
US /dÉŞËsiËtfl/
UK /dÉŞËsi:tfl/
- Adjective
- Intended to deceive; tending to lie
- Characterized by or prone to deception; untrustworthy.
C1Moredigest
US /daÉŞËdĘest/
UK /daÉŞËdĘest/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To convert food into energy in your stomach
- To think over facts, news etc.; take in information
- Noun
- A summary, as of the news
B2Moredisposition
US /ËdÉŞspÉËzÉŞĘÉn/
UK /ËdÉŞspÉËzÉŞĘn/
- Noun
- Normal attitude or mood of someone
B2TOEICMoreease
US /iz/
UK /i:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
- To move slowly and purposely to get in small space
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being comfortable or relaxed
A2Moreencounter
US /ÉnËkaĘntÉ/
UK /ÉŞn'kaĘntÉ(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- To meet someone or something unexpectedly
- Noun
- A chance meeting; unexpected or unplanned meeting
B1TOEICMoreengage in
US /ÉŞn'gedĘ ÉŞn/
UK /ÉŞnËÉĄeÉŞdĘ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or become involved in something.
B1Morefaith
US /feθ/
UK /feɪθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Belief in a god or gods; religion
- Belief that that something is true without proof
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
A2TOEICMorefellowship
US /ËfeloĘĘÉŞp/
UK /ËfelÉĘĘÉŞp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Friendly feeling or relationship
- Countable Noun
- Group sharing similar religious beliefs or hopes
- A financial grant of money given to a student
B1Moreforbearance
US /fÉrËbÉrÉns/
UK /fÉ:ËbeÉrÉns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Refraining from acting
C1TOEICMorefriendship
US /ËfrÉndËĘÉŞp/
UK /ËfrendĘÉŞp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
B1Moregenuine
US /ËdĘÉnjuÉŞn/
UK /ËdĘenjuÉŞn/
- Adjective
- Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- Being sincere in your actions or character
A2TOEICMoreget along
US /ÉĄÉt ÉËlÉĹ/
UK /ÉĄet ÉËlÉĹ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- To manage with what you have, e.g. money
A1Moreharmonious
US /hÉrËmoniÉs/
UK /hÉ:ËmÉĘniÉs/
- Adjective
- Being compatible; working well together
- Having a pleasing musical tune
B1Moreharmony
US /ËhÉrmÉni/
UK /'hÉ:mÉnÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- When musical notes sound pleasing together
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hĂŚv tu/
UK /ËhĂŚv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheart to heart
US /hÉrt tÉ hÉrt/
UK /hÉ:t tÉ hÉ:t/
- other
- An honest and sincere conversation about feelings or personal topics.
B1Morehuff
US /hĘf/
UK /hĘf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of being offended, upset or angry
- Intransitive Verb
- To emit puffs of breath
C2Morein accordance with
US /ÉŞn ÉËkÉrdns wɪð/
UK /in ÉËkÉ:dÉns wið/
- Phrase
- In agreement with; following
in detail
US /ÉŞn dÉŞËtel/
UK /in Ëdi:teil/
- Phrase
- Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
A2Morein key
US /ÉŞn ki/
UK /ÉŞn ki:/
- other
- Singing or playing notes correctly according to the musical key.
B2Morein light of
US /ÉŞn laÉŞt Ęv/
UK /in lait Év/
- Phrase
- Because of; considering
- Preposition
- Considering; taking into account
- Because of; as a result of
A1Morein line with
US /ɪn laɪn wɪð/
UK /in lain wið/
- Phrase
- In agreement with; conforming to.
- In the same direction or alignment as.
- Preposition
- In agreement or conformity with.
A2Morein order to
US /ÉŞn ËÉrdÉ tu/
UK /in ËÉ:dÉ tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein particular
US /ÉŞn pÉËtÉŞkjÉlÉ/
UK /in pÉËtikjulÉ/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein respect of
US /ÉŞn rÉŞËspÉkt Ęv/
UK /in risËpekt Év/
- Phrase
- With reference to; regarding.
B1Morein the future
US /ÉŞn ði ËfjutĘÉ/
UK /in Ă°É Ëfju:tĘÉ/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morein time
US /ÉŞn taÉŞm/
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.
A1Morein truth
US
UK
- Phrase
- In fact; actually; really
A1Morekeep from
US /kip frĘm/
UK /ki:p frÉm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To prevent someone from doing something
A1Morelive out
US /liv aĘt/
UK /liv aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
- To live somewhere that is not the place where you work.
A1Moremoderation
US /ËmÉ:dÉËreÉŞĘn/
UK /ËmÉdÉËreÉŞĘn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Decrease in the amount of something that is high
- Quality of not doing to excess; restraint
C1TOEICMoremoral
US /ËmÉrÉl, ËmÉr-/
UK /ËmÉrÉl/
- Adjective
- In a way considered proper and good by most people
- Uncountable Noun
- In a way considered proper and good by most people
A2TOEICMoremutual
US /ËmjutĘuÉl/
UK /'mju:tĘĘÉl/
- Adjective
- Shared between two or more people
- Possessed or held in common.
- Noun
B1Morenegative
US /ËnÉÉĄÉtÉŞv/
UK /'neÉĄÉtÉŞv/
- Noun
- The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
- Adjective
- Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
- In mathematics, being less than zero
A2Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreoffend
US /ÉËfÉnd/
UK /É'fend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To break a rule or do something wrong
- To upset, as by hurting someone's feelings
B1Moreon end
US /Én Énd/
UK /Én end/
- Phrase
- Continuously; without stopping.
- In an upright position; standing vertically.
A1Moreon the spot
US /Én ði spÉt/
UK /Én Ă°É spÉt/
- Phrase
- Immediately; at that location.
- Present and ready for action or responsibility.
A1Moreon the surface
US /Én ði ËsÉfÉs/
UK /Én Ă°É ËsÉ:fis/
- Phrase
- Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
B2Moreopening up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
B2Moreopinion
US /ÉËpÉŞnjÉn/
UK /ÉËpÉŞnjÉn/
- Noun
- Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- A person's thoughts on a topic
A2TOEICMorephilosophy
US /fÉŞËlÉsÉfi/
UK /fÉ'lÉsÉfÉŞ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- Attitude to life that a person has
C1Morepoint in time
US
UK
- Noun
- A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- A significant juncture or stage in history or a sequence of events.
A1Morepoint out
US /pÉÉŞnt aĘt/
UK /pÉint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Morepractice
US /ËprĂŚktÉŞs/
UK /'prĂŚktÉŞs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
A2TOEICMorepreserve
US /prÉŞËzÉ:rv/
UK /prÉŞËzÉ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- To protect something from harm, loss or damage
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet fruit spread; jam
- Protected area of land with plants and animals
B1TOEICMorereflect on
US /rÉŞËflÉkt Én/
UK /riËflekt Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think deeply or carefully about something.
B2Morerelationship
US /rÉŞËleĘÉnËĘÉŞp/
UK /rÉŞËleÉŞĘnĘÉŞp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMorerely on
US /rÉŞËlaÉŞ Én/
UK /riËlai Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Moreresult
US /rÉŞËzĘlt/
UK /rÉŞ'zĘlt/
- Noun
- Something produced through tests or experiments
- Final score of a competition, election or game
- Intransitive Verb
- To be the outcome of other causes and effects
- To happen or exist as a consequence of something.
A2Moreroundabout
US /ËraĘndÉËbaĘt/
UK /ËraĘndÉbaĘt/
- Noun
- Round junction for several roads; traffic island
- Adjective
- Not direct or straightforward.
B2Moresatan
US /'seÉŞtn/
UK /'seÉŞtn/
- Proper Noun
- An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
B2Moresatanic
US /sÉËtĂŚnÉŞk, se-/
UK /sÉËtĂŚnÉŞk/
- Adjective
- Extremely evil or cruel
C1Moresee in
US /si ÉŞn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moresee through
US /si θru/
UK /si: θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To realize the truth about
- To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
A1Moreseek
US /sik/
UK /si:k/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask someone for help
- To search for; try to find or do; look for
A2TOEICMoreset up
US /sÉt Ęp/
UK /set Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Moresilent
US /ËsaÉŞlÉnt/
UK /'saÉŞlÉnt/
- Adjective
- Without making any noise; soundless
- Usually speaking very little
B1Morespeak out
US /spik aĘt/
UK /spi:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
A1Morestart off
US /stÉrt Éf/
UK /stÉ:t Éf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streÉŞt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMorestrike
US /straÉŞk/
UK /straÉŞk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
A2TOEICMoresuch as
US /sĘtĘ ĂŚz/
UK /sĘtĘ ĂŚz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretenet
US /ËtÉnÉŞt/
UK /ËtenÉŞt/
- Noun
- Principle or belief, usually religious
B2Morethink about
US /θɪĹk ÉËbaĘt/
UK /θiĹk ÉËbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪĹk Ęv/
UK /θiĹk Év/
- 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
A1Morethreat to
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UK
- Phrase
- A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
B2Moreto do with
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto God
US /tÉ ÉĄÉd/
UK /tÉ ÉĄÉd/
- other
- Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
A2Moreturn things around
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause a situation or business to improve significantly.
A2Moreunity
US /ËjunÉŞti/
UK /'ju:nÉtÉŞ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Being in full agreement; being joined together
- Quality of having parts that fit or work together
B2Moreuphold
US /ĘpËhold/
UK /Ęp'hÉĘld/
- Transitive Verb
- To support to keep it being used as it should
- To maintain an argument in spite of opposition
B2Morewith God
US /wɪθ gÉd/
UK /wɪθ gÉd/
- other
- Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
B1Morework together
US /wÉk tÉËÉĄÉðÉ/
UK /wÉ:k tÉËÉĄeðÉ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
A1Moreye
US /ji:/
UK /ji:/
- Pronoun
- Old word for 'you' in the plural
B2More
