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addiction
US /əˈdɪkʃən/
UK /əˈdɪkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
- A compulsive physiological need for a habit-forming substance.
B1TOEICMoreadvice
US /əd'vaɪs/
UK /ədˈvaɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Suggestion about what would help someone
- Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
A2TOEICMoreassistant
US /əˈsɪstənt/
UK /əˈsɪstənt/
- Countable Noun
- Person who helps another, usually as a job
- Adjective
- (Person) helping another, usually as a job
A2TOEICMoreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Moreattendant
US /əˈtɛndənt/
UK /əˈtendənt/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who helps at a gas station, theater etc.
B2TOEICMorebathroom
US /ˈbæθru:m/
UK /ˈbɑ:θru:m/
- Noun
- Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
B1Morebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Moreclown
US /klaʊn/
UK /klaʊn/
- Countable Noun
- Performer in funny clothes who makes people laugh
- Intransitive Verb
- To play jokes or tricks
B2Morecreepy
US /'kri:pɪ/
UK /'kri:pɪ/
- Adjective
- Scary; annoying or unpleasant
B1Morecrew
US /kru/
UK /kru:/
- Countable Noun
- Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- Skilled group of people working together on a task
- Intransitive Verb
- To work as part of a crew.
A2TOEICMoredecade
US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/
UK /ˈdekeɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Period of 10 years
B1TOEICMoredelicate
US /ˈdɛlɪkɪt/
UK /'delɪkət/
- Adjective
- Easily broken or damaged
- Finely made, with great care
B1Moredelusion
US /dɪˈluʒən/
UK /dɪˈlu:ʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- False belief despite evidence to the contrary
- (Psychiatry) A persistent false belief held in the face of evidence to the contrary, especially as a symptom of mental illness.
B2Moredelusional
US /dɪ'lu:ʒnəl/
UK /dɪ'lu:ʒnəl/
- Adjective
- Suffering false beliefs based on little evidence
- Suffering from delusions.
B2Moredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moredump
US /dʌmp/
UK /dʌmp/
- Transitive Verb
- To end a romantic relationship
- To put something somewhere without care
- Noun
- A place where waste or garbage is left.
- A copy of data from one part of a computer system to another.
B1Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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
A1Moregrand
US /ɡrænd/
UK /ɡrænd/
- Adjective
- A counter for 1000 of something
- Great in amount, number or size
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehost
US /host/
UK /həʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mass; a great number
- Person who entertains guests
- Transitive Verb
- To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
- To lead or start a party, program, or other event
A2TOEICMoreidentical
US /aɪˈdɛntɪkəl/
UK /aɪˈdentɪkl/
- Adjective
- The same in every way
- Satisfied by all values of the variables involved.
B1Moreimprov
US /ˈɪmˌprɑv/
UK /ɪmp'ru:v/
- Noun
- Drama that the actors make up as they go along
B2Moreinsert
US /ɪnˈsɜ:rt/
UK /ɪnˈsɜ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into a certain place or spot
- To add (writing) to something.
- Noun
- Act of putting into a certain place or spot
- A leaflet or section inserted in a magazine or newspaper.
B1TOEICMoreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
log
US /lɔ:g/
UK /lɒg/
- 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
B1Morelog on
US /lɔɡ ɑn/
UK /lɔɡ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gain access to a computer or network by entering a username and password.
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremanagement
US /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
UK /'mænɪdʒmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who are in control of a business or group
- Uncountable Noun
- The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
- The skill of organizing and controlling resources.
A2TOEICMoremorgue
US /mɔ:rg/
UK /mɔ:g/
- Noun
- Place to store dead bodies before they are buried
C1Morenail
US /nel/
UK /neɪl/
- Countable Noun
- Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
- Hard part at the end of your finger
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together with metal nails
- To catch someone doing an illegal activity
B1Morenope
US /noʊp/
UK /nəʊp/
- Noun
- A dialect or emphatic way of saying 'No'
- A situation or idea that one strongly rejects or wants to avoid.
- Interjection
- An informal way of saying 'no'
B2Moreobsess
US /əbˈsɛs, ɑb-/
UK /əbˈses/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk or think about someone, something too much
- To think about something to an excessive degree
C1Moreobsession
US /əbˈsɛʃən, ɑb-/
UK /əb'seʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Irrational motive for performing certain actions
- An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind
B2Moreout 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.
A1Morepodcast
US /'pɑ:dkæst/
UK /'pɒdkɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
A2Moreregular
US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/
UK /ˈregjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- Occurring or being done frequently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Customers who frequently visit a place
- Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
A2TOEICMoreregular job
US
UK
- Noun
- A full-time, permanent employment position.
- A job that provides a consistent and reliable source of income.
B1Morerespond
US /rɪˈspɑnd/
UK /rɪ'spɒnd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To answer something or someone
- To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment
A2TOEICMoresilent
US /ˈsaɪlənt/
UK /'saɪlənt/
- Adjective
- Without making any noise; soundless
- Usually speaking very little
B1Moresink
US /sɪŋk/
UK /sɪŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To push something down into the ground
- To dig (a well)
- Countable Noun
- Large bowl in a kitchen or washroom for washing
A2TOEICMoresketchy
US /ˈskɛtʃi/
UK /ˈsketʃi/
- Adjective
- Lacking detail or being incomplete
- Seeming bad, risky or dangerous
C2TOEICMorestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMorestruggle
US /ˈstrʌɡəl/
UK /'strʌɡl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try very hard to do something difficult
- To fight or struggle violently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong efforts made to do something difficult
- A difficult or challenging situation or task
A2Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresuccessful
US /səkˈsɛsfəl/
UK /səkˈsesfl/
- Adjective
- Having the desired effect or result
- Having achieved wealth, respect, or social status
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreterrible
US /ˈtɛrəbəl/
UK /ˈterəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible
- Causing great fear; frightening
A2TOEICMoreterrible at
US
UK
- Adjective
- Very bad or unskilled at something.
- Having a very low level of ability in a particular activity.
A1Morewallpaper
US /ˈwɔlˌpepɚ/
UK /'wɔ:lpeɪpə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Decorative paper for the walls of rooms
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a wall with wallpaper
C2TOEICMorewith time
US
UK
- Phrase
- As time passes; eventually.
- Given enough time; in the course of time.
A1Morezoom
US /zum/
UK /zu:m/
- Noun
- Camera lens used to magnify images
- Intransitive Verb
- To move along or go somewhere very quickly
B1More
