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air out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To ventilate a room or space by opening windows or doors.
A2Moreapartment building
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A building with many apartments or flats
A2Morearound the corner
US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/
- Phrase
- Very near; close by.
- About to happen; approaching soon.
A1Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Morebalcony
US /ˈbælkəni/
UK /'bælkənɪ/
- Noun
- Platform with a rail projecting out of a building
B1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Moreblack and white
US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/
UK /blæk ænd hwait/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
A1Moreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morebuild up
US /bɪld ʌp/
UK /bild ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase the amount; collect something
- To develop or increase something in stages
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase or develop something gradually.
- To praise or encourage someone.
A1Morecameraman
US /ˈkæmərəˌmæn, ˈkæmrə-/
UK /ˈkæmrəmæn/
- Countable Noun
- Man who operates movie cameras as a job
C2Morechildhood
US /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/
UK /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
- Uncountable Noun
- The time when you are a child
B1Moreclimb up
US /klaɪm ʌp/
UK /klaim ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
A1Morecomfortable
US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/
UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- Being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Morecorner
US /ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
- Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
A2Morecorner office
US
UK
- Phrase
A1Moredangle
US /ˈdæŋɡəl/
UK /ˈdæŋgl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To hang loosely in the air; hold a thing like this
B2TOEICMoredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoreeasy enough
US
UK
- Phrase
- Sufficiently easy; not too difficult.
- Acceptable or satisfactory in its ease.
A2Moreelevator
US /ˈɛləˌvetɚ/
UK /'elɪveɪtə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Machine that carries people between floors
- A building for storing grain, equipped with machinery for raising and distributing it.
B2TOEICMoreengage
US /ɪn'gedʒ/
UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To start to fight with an enemy
- To hire someone for a task or job
A2TOEICMoreenthusiastic
US /ɛnˌθuziˈæstɪk/
UK /ɪnˌθju:ziˈæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Excited and interested in something
- Showing active interest and support.
B1TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moreflip
US /flɪp/
UK /flɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- To move into a different position quickly
- Noun
- Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
- Movement of something from one position to another
B2Morefor life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
A1Moregamble
US /'ɡæmbl/
UK /'ɡæmbl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To play games to win money
- To risk (money or something valuable) on a game or event of chance.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dangerous or risky thing that might not go right
B1Moreglad
US /ɡlæd/
UK /ɡlæd/
- Adjective
- Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- Happy that something happened; pleased
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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehonestly
US /ˈɑnɪstli/
UK /ˈɒnɪstli/
- Adverb
- With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
A2Morein a corner
US /ɪn ə ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /ɪn ə ˈkɔ:nə/
- other
- In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
B1Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein 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 the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein 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.
A1Moreinfinity
US /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/
UK /ɪn'fɪnətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being without end; endless time, space
B2Morelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
naked
US /ˈnekɪd/
UK /ˈneɪkɪd/
- Adjective
- Not wearing any clothes; without covering
B1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreno fear
US /no fɪɚ/
UK /nəʊ fɪə/
- other
- Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
B1Moreon television
US /ɑn ˈtɛləvɪʒən/
UK /ɒn ˈtelɪvɪʒən/
- other
- Appearing or broadcast on TV.
A2Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreonce upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑn e taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɔn ə taim/
- Phrase
- A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
B1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepercentage
US /pərˈsentɪdʒ/
UK /pəˈsentɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a whole divided into hundredths
- An advantage or allowance.
B1Moreplay around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cheat on your partner romantically
A1Moreplay on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
A1Morepose
US /poʊz/
UK /pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
- To suggest an idea, question or solution
- Noun
- False behavior to gain respect or liking
B1TOEICMoreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Morerope
US /rop/
UK /rəʊp/
- Countable Noun
- A thick string made by twisting fibers together
- Transitive Verb
- To tie/attach animals, etc. together using a rope
- To enclose or cordon off an area with a rope.
B1Morescale
US /skel/
UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
A2TOEICMorescold
US /skold/
UK /skəʊld/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To speak angrily and give negative criticism
- Transitive Verb
- To tell off someone who did something wrong
B1Moresecure
US /sɪˈkjʊr/
UK /sɪ'kjʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To get or achieve something with certainty
- To firmly attach something to something else
- Adjective
- Being attached to something tightly and surely
- (Place that is) locked, guarded and safe
A2TOEICMoreshow around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give someone a tour of a place.
skyscraper
US /ˈskaɪˌskrepɚ/
UK /'skaɪskreɪpə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Very tall building with many stories
B2Moreslight
US /slaɪt/
UK /slaɪt/
- Adjective
- Small (amount, quality)
- Appearing thin, delicate and physically weak
- Transitive Verb
- To ignore or treat rudely and with no respect
B1Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorestimulus
US /ˈstɪmjələs/
UK /ˈstɪmjələs/
- Noun
- Something that causes a change
B2Morestream
US /strim/
UK /stri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- Noun
- Classes split into ability levels
- A small river
A2Moresuffer
US / ˈsʌfɚ/
UK /'sʌfə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience pain, illness, or injury
- To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
A2Morethink 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
A1Morethunderstorm
US /ˈθʌndɚˌstɔrm/
UK /'θʌndəstɔ:m/
- Noun
- Storm with heavy rain with thunder and lightning
B2Moreunbelievable
US /ˌʌnbɪˈlivəbəl/
UK /ˌʌnbɪˈli:vəbl/
- Adjective
- Being very hard to believe; very great
- Extremely good or impressive; amazing.
B1Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Moreupon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
A1Morewave
US /wev/
UK /weɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Movement of sound, air or energy
- Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to move side to side or back and forth
A2Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morewound
US /waʊnd/
UK /waʊnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To rotate a part of say a watch to make it work
- To hurt someone emotionally
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sadness or displeasure caused by a bad memory
- Physical injury, especially that suffered in war
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