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admit
US /ædˈmɪt/
UK /əd'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To acknowledge that something is true or right
- To allow someone to enter
A2TOEICMoreapart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
as one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreat the most
US /ət ðə ˈmoʊst/
UK /ət ðə ˈməust/
- other
- No more than; maximum amount or degree.
A2Moreback onto
US /bæk ˈɑntoʊ/
UK /bæk ˈɒntə/
- other
- To reverse a vehicle so it stops at a particular place.
B1Morebased 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.
A1Morebest known
US
UK
- Adjective
- Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
A1Morebob
US /bɑ:b/
UK /bɒb/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move up and down repeatedly
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Morebond
US /bɑnd/
UK /bɒnd/
- 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
A2TOEICMorebright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Morecancer
US /ˈkænsɚ/
UK /'kænsə(r)/
- Noun
- Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
B1Morecast
US /kæst/
UK /kɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who appear in a play or movie
- Small amount of a particular color
- Transitive Verb
- To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
- To describe someone's personality or character
A2Morecome to terms with
US
UK
- Phrase
- To accept something difficult or unpleasant.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To accept something unpleasant
A1Moreconnected with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Related to; associated with.
- Involved with; having a relationship with.
- Phrasal Verb
- Was associated or linked to someone or something.
- Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
B1Moreconvention center
US
UK
- Noun
A1Morecorner
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
A2Morecrystal
US /ˈkrɪstəl/
UK /'krɪstl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
- Rock with regularly repeating internal structure
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Moredevastate
US /ˈdɛvəˌstet/
UK /'devəsteɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- To cause (someone) to feel extreme emotional pain.
B1Morediagnosis
US /ˌdaɪəgˈnoʊsɪs/
UK /ˌdaɪəgˈnəʊsɪs/
- Noun (plural)
- Judgments by a doctor about a person's illness
- Noun
- The identification of a disease or condition.
B1Morediesel
US /ˈdizəl, -səl/
UK /ˈdi:zl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Heavy mineral oil used for power engines
- Countable Noun
- An internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to ignite the fuel.
- A vehicle powered by a diesel engine.
B1Moreecho
US /'ekoʊ/
UK /'ekəʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
- (Of a sound) to be repeated
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Repetition of sounds after bouncing off something
- A repetition of events or circumstances
B1Moreemotional
US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/
UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/
- Adjective
- Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- Relating to or characterized by emotion
A2Morefast and furious
US /fæst ənd ˈfjʊriəs/
UK /fɑ:st ænd ˈfjuəriəs/
- Phrase
- Done with great speed and energy; full of excitement and intensity.
- Proper Noun
- A media franchise centered on a series of action films that are predominantly concerned with illegal street racing, heists and spies.
B2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefor days
US /fɔr dez/
UK /fɔ: deɪz/
- Phrase
- For a long period of time; lasting several days.
from home
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or operating from one's residence.
- Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
A1Moreglee
US /ɡli/
UK /gli:/
- Uncountable Noun
- Joy; merriment
B2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregrief
US /ɡrif/
UK /ɡri:f/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of great sadness because someone has died
- Things that are troublesome or annoying
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMorehumor
US /ˈhjumɚ/
UK /'hju:mə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality that makes something funny
- Mood that a person is in
- Transitive Verb
- To pretend to agree with so they don't get upset
- To agree with someone but don't really mean it
B1Moreicon
US /ˈaɪˌkɑn/
UK /'aɪkɒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small image on a computer screen
- Person widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Morein attendance
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present at a particular event or meeting.
A1Morein light of
US /ɪn laɪt ʌv/
UK /in lait ɔv/
- Phrase
- Because of; considering
- Preposition
- Considering; taking into account
- Because of; as a result of
A1Morein ruins
US
UK
- Phrase
- Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
- Having suffered a catastrophic setback or failure.
A1Morein shock
US
UK
- Phrase
- When not enough blood flows round the body
A2Morein spirit
US /ɪn ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /in ˈspirit/
- Phrase
- Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
- According to the general intention or meaning, though not necessarily the exact words.
B2Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreincredibly
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
A2Morelegacy
US /ˈlɛɡəsi/
UK /'leɡəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- Something left or given by a person who has died
- Adjective
- Relating to old or outdated computer systems or software.
B2TOEICMorelifelong
US /ˈlaɪflɔ:ŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪflɒŋ/
- Adjective
- Continuing through life; lasting a long time
- Uncountable Noun
- The process of continuing to learn throughout one's life.
B2Morenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreon the couch
US /ɑn ðə kaʊtʃ/
UK /ɒn ðə kaʊtʃ/
- other
- Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
B1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
panther
US /ˈpænθɚ/
UK /ˈpænθə(r)/
- Noun
- Black leopard
- A sports team with the panther as their mascot.
C1Moreprofound
US /prəˈfaʊnd, pro-/
UK /prə'faʊnd/
- Adjective
- Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
- Showing a lot of deep thought or understanding
B1Moreproud of you
US
UK
- Phrase
- Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
B1Morereaction
US /riˈækʃən/
UK /rɪ'ækʃn/
- Noun
- Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- Feeling or action in response to something
A2Morerecall
US /rɪˈkɔl/
UK /rɪˈkɔ:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Company) asking for the return of faulty goods
- Act of remembering events or details of the past
- Transitive Verb
- (Company) to ask for the return of faulty goods
- To remember events or details of the past
A2Moreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMorerun in
US /rʌn ɪn/
UK /rʌn in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrest person and take them to police station
- To drive engine slowly until ready for normal use
A1Morescreen
US /skrin/
UK /skri:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide or block something from being seen
- To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
- Noun
- Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
- Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
A2TOEICMoreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMoreshine on
US /ʃaɪn ɑn/
UK /ʃain ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to shine; to keep giving light.
- To prosper or be successful.
A1Morespirit
US /ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /'spɪrɪt/
- Noun
- Person's strong determination or attitude
- Unique qualities of person, place, or time
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone away as if by magic
A2Morestatement
US / ˈstetmənt/
UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Record of activity in a bank account over time
- Act or process of saying something formally
A2TOEICMoresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresudden
US /ˈsʌdn/
UK /ˈsʌdn/
- Adjective
- Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
B1Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moretalk about it
US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/
UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
A1Morethe good stuff
US
UK
- Phrase
- Things of high quality or the best kind.
- Desirable or enjoyable things.
B1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink 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
A1Moretime flies
US /taɪm flaɪz/
UK /taim flaɪz/
- Idiom
- Used to express that time seems to pass very quickly.
A1Moretragic
US /ˈtrædʒɪk/
UK /ˈtrædʒɪk/
- Adjective
- (Of a play, movie, or book) with a sad ending
- Causing great sadness, e.g. due to untimely death
B1Moretrek
US /trɛk/
UK /trek/
- Noun
- Slow or difficult journey
- Intransitive Verb
- To make your way slowly and painfully
- To go on a difficult (often walking) journey
B1Moretribute
US /ˈtrɪbjut/
UK /'trɪbju:t/
- Noun
- Something that is said or done to show respect
- Payment, e.g. to another country, for protection
B1Moretweet
US /twit/
UK /twi:t/
- Noun
- Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
- Message sent to Twitter
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a weak chirping sound as of a small bird
B1More
