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acidic
US /ÉËsÉȘdÉȘk/
UK /ÉËsÉȘdÉȘk/
- Adjective
- Containing acid
B1Moreadd up to
US /ĂŠd Êp tu/
UK /ĂŠd Êp tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To amount to a particular sum or total.
- To have a particular result or effect; to be equal to.
A2Morealong with
US /ÉËlÉĆ wÉȘð/
UK /ÉËlÉĆ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreas a rule
US /ĂŠz e rul/
UK /ĂŠz É ru:l/
- Phrase
- Generally; usually
B1Moreat least
US /ĂŠt list/
UK /ĂŠt 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.
C2Moreatom
US /ËĂŠtÉm/
UK /'ĂŠtÉm/
- Noun
- Smallest bit that matter can be broken down into
B1Moreback down
US /bĂŠk daÊn/
UK /bĂŠk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Morebalance it out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To equalize or compensate for something, often to create a sense of fairness or equilibrium.
A1Morebalance out
US /ËbĂŠlÉns aÊt/
UK /ËbĂŠlÉns aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make or become more equal to another thing
A2Morebased 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.
A1Morebond
US /bÉnd/
UK /bÉnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- Closeness that is shared between people or groups
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop a close relationship with
- To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
A2TOEICMorebottom
US /ËbÉtÉm/
UK /'bÉtÉm/
- Noun
- The part of your body you sit on
- Lowest position, often in a company or contest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit the lowest part of something
- To provide with a bottom.
A2TOEICMorebreak apart
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To separate into pieces; disintegrate.
- To end a relationship or association.
A2Moreby itself
US /baÉȘ ÉȘtËsÉlf/
UK /bai itËself/
- Adverb
- Alone; without help or assistance.
- Without any external influence or aid.
A2Morecharge
US /tÊÉrdÊ/
UK /tÊÉ:dÊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An attack by running quickly toward someone
- A price for a service or goods
A2Morechemical
US /ËkÉmÉȘkÉl/
UK /ËkemÉȘkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- The branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed, the investigation of their properties and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new substances.
- Adjective
- Made of various elements
A2Morechlorine
US /ËklÉËrËiËn/
UK /ËklÉ:ri:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Greenish-yellow gas with a strong smell
B2Moreconcentration
US /ËkÉ:nsnËtreÉȘÊn/
UK /ËkÉnsnËtreÉȘÊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- Paying (a lot of) attention to a task
A2Moreconfiguration
US /kÉnËfÉȘÉĄjÉËreÊÉn/
UK /kÉnËfÉȘgÉËreÉȘÊn/
- Noun
- A shape or outline; a method of arrangement
B2Moreconsist of
US /kÉnËsÉȘst Êv/
UK /kÉnËsist Év/
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moreconsists of
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Is made up or composed of.
A1Morecore
US /kÉr, kor/
UK /kÉ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To take out the central section of a fruit
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Important central part of something
- The hard central part of certain fruits, containing the seeds.
A2Moredefine
US /dÉȘËfaÉȘn/
UK /dÉȘ'faÉȘn/
- Transitive Verb
- To explain the meaning of words
- To set or mark the limits of something
A2TOEICMoredepend
US /dÉȘËpend/
UK /dÉȘËpend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
B1TOEICMoredepending on
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredissolve
US /dÉȘËzÉ:lv/
UK /dÉȘËzÉlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to end
- To dismiss, e.g. a law-making body
B2Moreelectron
US /ÉȘËlektrÉ:n/
UK /ÉȘËlektrÉn/
- Countable Noun
- A negatively charged particle
B2Moreelement
US /ËÉlÉmÉnt/
UK /'elÉȘmÉnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Essential or particular part of something
- A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
A2TOEICMoreenergy
US /ËÉnÉdÊi/
UK /'enÉdÊÉȘ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Moreentropy
US /ËÉntrÉpi/
UK /ËentrÉpi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of order in a system
C1Moreequilibrium
US /ËikwÉËlÉȘbriÉm, ËÉkwÉ-/
UK /Ëi:kwÉȘËlÉȘbriÉm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A state of balance or harmony
- Calm, quiet, undisturbed emotional state
C2TOEICMoreexcept for
US /ÉȘkËsÉpt fÉr/
UK /ikËsept fÉ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
fall apart
US /fÉl ÉËpÉrt/
UK /fÉ:l ÉËpÉ:t/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
A1Morefigure out
US /ËfÉȘÉĄjÉ aÊt/
UK /ËfiÉĄÉ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefill up
US /fÉȘl Êp/
UK /fil Êp/
- Phrase
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something full.
- To become full.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for now
US /fÉr naÊ/
UK /fÉ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Morefor the main
US /fÉ Ă°É meÉȘn/
UK /fÉ Ă°É meÉȘn/
- other
- Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
C2Morefrom top to bottom
US /frÉm tÉp tu ËbÉtÉm/
UK /frÉm tÉp tÉ ËbÉtÉm/
- other
- Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
B1Morego downhill
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gradually decline in quality, health, or condition.
C2Moregoing on
US /ËÉĄoÉȘĆ Én/
UK /ËgÉÊÉȘĆ Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregrid
US /ÉĄrÉȘd/
UK /ÉĄrÉȘd/
- Noun
- Electrical network supplying electricity to area
- Metal structure with bars used to cover a hole
- Transitive Verb
- To mark with a grid.
B2Morehave at
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack someone or something.
- To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
A1Morehave to
US /hĂŠv tu/
UK /ËhĂŠv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehomogeneous
US /ËhomÉËdÊiniÉs, -ËdÊinjÉs/
UK /ËhÉmÉ'dÊi:nÉȘÉs/
- Adjective
- Being all of the same type
B1Morehydrogen
US /ËhaÉȘdrÉdÊÉn/
UK /ËhaÉȘdrÉdÊÉn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lightest of all chemical elements
B1Morein circles
US
UK
- Phrase
- Moving or going around and around; not progressing.
- To discuss something without making any progress or reaching a conclusion.
A2Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in phase
US /ÉȘn fez/
UK /in feiz/
- Adjective
- Occurring at the same time or in a synchronized manner; having matching cycles.
- Phrase
- In agreement or harmony; working together effectively.
A1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Morein with
US /ÉȘn wÉȘð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ÉȘnËstÉd Êv/
UK /inËsted Év/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinteract with
US /ËÉȘntÉËĂŠkt wÉȘð/
UK /ËÉȘntÉrËĂŠkt wið/
- Phrase
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
- To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
A2Moreion
US /ËaÉȘÉn/
UK /'aÉȘÉn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Atoms with either a positive or negative charge
B2Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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.
A1Morelog
US /lÉ:g/
UK /lÉg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
- To leave a website or computer account
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Detailed account of events and progress on journey
- Piece of a tree that has fallen or been cut
B1Morelook at
US /lÊk ĂŠt/
UK /luk ĂŠt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook for
US /lÊk fÉr/
UK /luk fÉ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Moremass
US /mĂŠs/
UK /mĂŠs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- Large amount or number of something
- Transitive Verb
- To gather people or things into a large group
B1Moremolecule
US /ËmÉlÉȘËkjul/
UK /ËmÉlÉȘkju:l/
- Noun
- Two or more atoms chemically combined
B2Moremove around
US /muv ÉËraÊnd/
UK /mu:v ÉËraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- Intransitive Verb
- To spread or circulate (e.g., information, rumors).
move to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
A2Morenegative
US /ËnÉÉĄÉtÉȘv/
UK /'neÉĄÉtÉȘv/
- 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
A2Moreneutral
US /Ënu:trÉl/
UK /Ënju:trÉl/
- Adjective
- Something with pH value of 7
- Having no positive or negative electrical charge
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Color that is dull and not bright, such as gray
- The rest position for gears in a car or vehicle
B1Morenext to
US /nÉkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Morenoble
US /'noÊbl/
UK /'nÉÊbl/
- Adjective
- Being admirable and honorable in character
- Concerning or being a member a high social class
- Countable Noun
- Titled peer of the realm e.g. a lord, duke
B1Moreof course
US /Êv kÉË(r)s/
UK /Év kÉË(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon fire
US /Én faÉȘr/
UK /Én ËfaiÉ/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
A2Moreorbital
US /ËÉrbÉȘtl:/
UK /ËÉ:bÉȘtl/
- Adjective
- Concerning an orbit
B2Moreoxidation
US /ËÉksÉȘËdeÊÉn/
UK /ËÉksÉȘ'deÉȘÊn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of combining with oxygen
C1Moreoxygen
US /ËÉksÉȘdÊÉn/
UK /'ÉksÉȘdÊÉn/
- Uncountable Noun
- A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- Oxygen administered as a medical treatment.
B1Moreph
US /ËpiËetÊ/
UK /Ëpi:ËeÉȘtÊ/
- Noun
- Acidity or alkalinity value of a solution
B2Morepick it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To lift something from a surface.
- To collect something or someone.
A2Morepolar
US /ËpolÉ/
UK /ËpÉÊlÉ(r)/
- Adjective
- Concerning the areas near the North or South poles
B1Morepositive
US /ËpÉzÉȘtÉȘv/
UK /ËpÉzÉtÉȘv/
- Adjective
- Showing agreement or support for something
- Being sure about something; knowing the truth
- Noun
- A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
A2Moreproton
US /ËproÊtÉ:n/
UK /ËprÉÊtÉn/
- Countable Noun
- Tiny part of atom with positive electrical charge
B2Morepull apart
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To separate something into pieces, often forcefully.
- To severely criticize something.
A2Moreput together
US /pÊt tÉËÉĄÉðÉ/
UK /put tÉËÉĄeðÉ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Morequantum
US /ËkwÉ:ntÉm/
UK /ËkwÉntÉm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The smallest unit or amount of energy
B2Morereact
US /riËĂŠkt/
UK /rÉȘ'ĂŠkt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To change when mixing with other chemicals
- To behave or make a change in a particular way
A2Morereaction
US /riËĂŠkÊÉn/
UK /rÉȘ'ĂŠkÊn/
- Noun
- Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- Feeling or action in response to something
A2Morerelease
US /rÉȘ'li:s/
UK /rÉȘ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMoreroll down
US /rol daÊn/
UK /rÉul daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move downwards by turning over and over.
- To lower a car window.
A1Morerule of thumb
US /rul Êv ΞÊm/
UK /ru:l Év ΞÊm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
- A broadly accurate guide or principle, based on practice rather than theory.
A1Moresee in
US /si ÉȘn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moreshell
US /ÊÉl/
UK /Êel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hard outer cover of an egg, fruit, nut, or seed
- Hard metal container containing a bullet
- Transitive Verb
- To remove the outer covering of peas, nuts etc.
- To fire shells (weapons) at
B1Moresodium
US /ËsodiÉm/
UK /'sÉÊdÉȘÉm/
- Uncountable Noun
- A soft, white chemical element
B2Moresolid
US /ËsÉlÉȘd/
UK /'sÉlÉȘd/
- Adjective
- Being able to be trusted; reliable
- Substance that is hard or of fixed shape
- Noun
- Something firm or hard; not gas or liquid
A2Morespontaneous
US /spÉnËteniÉs/
UK /spÉnËteÉȘniÉs/
- Adjective
- Happening on its own, without anyone helping it
B1Morespontaneously
US /spÉnËtenÉȘÉslÉȘ/
UK /spÉn'teÉȘnÉȘÉslÉȘ/
- Adverb
- In a sudden, unplanned way
B1Moresuch as
US /sÊtÊ ĂŠz/
UK /sÊtÊ ĂŠz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresymbol of
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UK
- Phrase
- Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- A visible sign of something intangible.
B2Morethanks to
US /ΞÊĆks tu/
UK /ΞÊĆks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethink back
US /ΞÉȘĆk bĂŠk/
UK /ΞiĆk bĂŠk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To recapture the past
A1Morethink of
US /ΞÉȘĆk Êv/
UK /ΞiĆk 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
A1Morethrow away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- To put things in the trash
A1Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moretug
US /tÊÉĄ/
UK /tÊg/
- Transitive Verb
- To pull (something) hard or suddenly
- Noun
- Pull at something that is hard or sudden
B1Moreturn into
US /tÉn ËÉȘntu/
UK /tÉ:n ËÉȘntuË/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change to become something else
- To change your direction to go into a place
A1Moreused up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use all of; consume
- Adjective
- Exhausted or depleted.
A1Morevalence
US /'veÉȘlÉns/
UK /'veÉȘlÉns/
- Noun
- Relative capacity that interact with antigens
C2Morewrite down
US /raÉȘt daÊn/
UK /rait daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To record in writing
A1More
