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allure
US /əˈlʊr/
UK /ə'lʊə(r)/
- Noun
- Attraction to something desirable
- Transitive Verb
- To be attracted to something desirable
C1Moreapparel
US /əˈpærəl/
UK /ə'pærəl/
- Noun
- Clothing
C1TOEICMoreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebutt
US /bʌt/
UK /bʌt/
- Noun
- (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
- The thick end of something, especially a cigarette.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To share a boundary by being next to
- To strike, push, or shove (someone or something) with the head.
B2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morechest
US /tʃɛst/
UK /tʃest/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong, lidded container for storing things
- Front of the body between neck and stomach
A2Morechill
US /tʃɪl/
UK /tʃɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being a little cold
- Feeling of fear or being frightened
- Transitive Verb
- To make something cold, e.g. a drink
B1Moreclaustrophobic
US /ˌklɔ:strəˈfoʊbɪk/
UK /ˌklɔ:strəˈfəʊbɪk/
- Adjective
- Afraid of being trapped in a small place
C1Morecombine
US /kəmˈbaɪn/
UK /kəmˈbaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To mix several things together to form one thing
- To harvest by means of a combine.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A harvesting machine for cutting, threshing, and cleaning grain.
- A mixture of different things.
A2Morecomfortable
US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/
UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- Being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Moreconnect
US /kəˈnɛkt/
UK /kə'nekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To associate a thing with something else
- To join or attach things together
A2Moredesperately
US /ˈdɛspərɪtlɪ/
UK /'despərətlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way that shows you don't have much hope
- In a way that shows despair.
A2Morefabric
US /ˈfæbrɪk/
UK /ˈfæbrɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth or material
- Basic structure
B1TOEICMorefaucet
US /ˈfɔsɪt/
UK /ˈfɔ:sɪt/
- Noun
- Tap; device for controlling the flow of water
C2Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefight off
US /faɪt ɔf/
UK /fait ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To defend a position, often violently
- To resist or struggle to get rid of an illness or negative feeling.
A1Morefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Moreflexible
US /ˈflɛksəbəl/
UK /ˈfleksəbl/
- Adjective
- Bending easily
- Able to adjust to new events, requirements easily
B1TOEICMorefor the best
US
UK
- Phrase
- Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- Hoping for a positive outcome.
A1Morefreedom
US /ˈfridəm/
UK /'fri:dəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being free, not being controlled
B1Moreget lost
US /ɡɛt lɔst/
UK /ɡet lɔ:st/
- Intransitive Verb
- An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
- To become unable to find your way; to lose your sense of direction.
- Interjection
- An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
A1Morehelmet
US /ˈhɛlmɪt/
UK /'helmɪt/
- Noun
- Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
- A piece of armor formerly worn to protect the head.
B1Morehood
US /hʊd/
UK /hʊd/
- Noun
- Front part of the car that covers the engine
- A head covering attached to a cape, sweater etc.
B2Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Moreinsulate
US /ˈɪnsəˌlet, ˈɪnsjə-/
UK /'ɪnsjʊleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent heat, electricity, sound from passing
- To protect from a particular influence or danger
B2TOEICMoreinsulation
US /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃn/
UK /ˌɪnsjuˈleɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Material that is used to prevent heat, etc. passing
B2Moreinterchange
US /ˌɪntɚˈtʃendʒ/
UK /'ɪntətʃeɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Exchange of something, e.g. ideas or information
- Place where two roads or highways meet
- Transitive Verb
- To put one thing in the place of another
B2Moreinterior
US /ɪnˈtɪriɚ/
UK /ɪn'tɪərɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of country that is far from the border, coast
- Remote central area of a continent
- Adjective
- Being the inside part of a building, car etc.
B1TOEICMorekit
US /kɪt/
UK /kɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
B1TOEICMorelayer
US /ˈleɚ/
UK /ˈleiə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of several sheets of a material or object
- A covering of something spread over a surface.
- Transitive Verb
- To put things one on top of another
B1TOEICMorelodge
US /lɑdʒ/
UK /lɒdʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (provide a place to) stay for a short time
- To submit (complaint, application etc.)
- Noun
- A wooden house in the mountains
B1Morematerial
US /məˈtɪriəl/
UK /məˈtɪəriəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth; fabric
- Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
- Adjective
- Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
- Belonging to the world of physical things
A2Moremovement
US /ˈmuvmənt/
UK /ˈmu:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a piece of classical music
- Group with a shared interest or goal
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Moreoverload
US /ˌovɚˈlod/
UK /ˌəʊvə'ləʊd/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a machine work too hard so it might break
- To cause someone or something to work too hard
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Too much of something
B2Morepeak
US /pik/
UK /pi:k/
- Noun
- Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- The very top of a mountain
- Intransitive Verb
- To reach the highest or best point
B1Moreplatinum
US /ˈplætnəm/
UK /ˈplætɪnəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Very expensive silver-colored metal
- Adjective
- Made from the silver metal platinum
- Of a pale silvery-grey colour.
B2Morepowder
US /ˈpaʊdɚ/
UK /'paʊdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- Dry and light form of snow
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a dust onto the body or face
- To reduce to powder; pulverize.
B1Moreprecipitation
US /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteʃən/
UK /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Material that falls from sky; rain, snow or hail
- Chemical process of separating solids from liquids
B2Morereflector
US /rɪˈflɛktɚ/
UK /rɪˈflektə(r)/
- Noun
- Thing that shines when light reflects off it
C1Moreresort
US /rɪ'zɔ:rt/
UK /rɪ'zɔ:t/
- Noun
- Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- Vacation hotel or complex; area for holidays
B1TOEICMoresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreshell
US /ʃɛl/
UK /ʃel/
- 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
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
A2TOEICMoresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moreslope
US /sloʊp/
UK /sləʊp/
- Noun
- Angle of a decline, e.g. where a road dips down
- Surface on which people can ski
- Intransitive Verb
- To have one end that is not as high as the other
B1TOEICMoresnowboard
US /ˈsnoˌbɔrd, -ˌbord/
UK /'snəʊbɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- Board like a small surfboard used on the snow
- Intransitive Verb
- To ride a snowboard
C2Moretear
US /tɛr/
UK /teə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drop of salty water from the eye
- Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
- Intransitive Verb
- To move very quickly, often with carelessness
A2Morethick
US /θɪk/
UK /θɪk/
- Adjective
- Difficult to see through, as fog
- Full of (people, etc.)
- Adverb
- In close association or friendship.
A2Moretight
US /taɪt/
UK /taɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- Positioned physically close together
- Adverb
- Firmly; so it can't move
A2TOEICMoreton
US /tʌn/
UK /tʌn/
- Noun
- Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
A2Moretorso
US /ˈtɔrso/
UK /'tɔ:səʊ/
- Noun
- Body (often dead), without arms, legs, or head
B2Moreventilation
US /ˌvɛntlˈeʃən/
UK /ˌventɪ'leɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of supplying fresh air to get rid of bad air
B2Moreversatile
US /ˈvɚsətəl, -ˌtaɪl/
UK /ˈvə:sətail/
- Adjective
- Having many uses or skills
- Having or showing a wide range of skills.
B2TOEICMoreversatility
US /ˌˈə:səˈtɪlətɪ/
UK /ˌvɜ:sə'tɪlətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Attribute of having a wide variety of skills
B2Morewaterproof
US /ˈwɔtɚˌpruf, ˈwɑtə-/
UK /'wɔ:təpru:f/
- Adjective
- That keeps water out, as of clothes
- Resistant to water entering
- Transitive Verb
- To make resistant to water entering
C2Morezip
US /zɪp/
UK /zɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To compress digital documents into one file
- To close using a zipper
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Energy; vigor; determination
- Way to say 'nothing' or 'zero'
B1More
