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US /É:rtĘ/
UK /É:tĘ/
- Noun
- Curved part of a structure (e.g. on a bridge)
- Adjective
- Chief; the most important or typical (of a type)
B1Morearthritis
US /ÉrËθraÉŞtÉŞs/
UK /É:ËθraÉŞtÉŞs/
- Noun
- Diseases of the joints often with painful swelling
B2Moreat a time
US /ĂŚt e taÉŞm/
UK /ĂŚt É taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Moreat night
US /ĂŚt naÉŞt/
UK /ĂŚt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreat the same time
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UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreback in the day
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UK
- Phrase
- In the past; in former times.
- Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
A1Morebacteria
US /bĂŚkËtÉŞriÉ/
UK /bĂŚk'tÉŞÉrÉŞÉ/
- Noun (plural)
- The very small creatures that can cause disease
B2Morebased on
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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.
A1Morebro
US /broĘ/
UK /brÉĘ/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'brother'
B2Morecamel
US /ËkĂŚmÉl/
UK /'kĂŚml/
- Countable Noun
- Large desert animal with a long neck and hump(s)
- Noun
- A light yellowish-brown color, like that of a camel's coat.
B1Morecare of
US /kÉr Ęv/
UK /kÉÉ Év/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morechallenge
US /ËtĘĂŚlÉndĘ/
UK /'tĘĂŚlÉŞndĘ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- Act of formally inviting someone to compete
- Transitive Verb
- To formally invite someone to compete at something
- To question the correctness of something
A2Morechemical
US /ËkÉmÉŞkÉl/
UK /ËkemÉŞkl/
- 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
A2Moreclip
US /klÉŞp/
UK /klÉŞp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Morecome for
US /kĘm fÉr/
UK /kĘm fÉ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive to collect someone or something.
- To attack someone.
A1Morecome out with
US /kĘm aĘt wɪð/
UK /kĘm aut wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go out with someone on a date
- To say something, especially something surprising or controversial.
A1Morecondition
US /kÉnËdÉŞĘÉn/
UK /kÉnËdÉŞĘn/
- Transitive Verb
- To improve something to make it better
- To cause to behave automatically in a certain way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Disease or other medical problem
- The state of living you are in, e.g. good health
A2Morecream
US /krim/
UK /kri:m/
- Adjective
- Pale color that is yellowish white
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
- Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
B1Moredairy
US /Ëderi/
UK /ËdeÉri/
- Adjective
- Concerning or made from milk
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Building for storing milk or making cheese/butter
B2Moredecade
US /ËdÉkËed, dÉËked/
UK /ËdekeÉŞd/
- Countable Noun
- Period of 10 years
B1TOEICMoredirection
US /dÉŞËrÉkĘÉn, daÉŞ-/
UK /dÉ'rekĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When someone tells people what to do
- Describes the way you are going, e.g. North
A2TOEICMoredisrupt
US /dÉŞsËrĘpt/
UK /dÉŞsËrĘpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
B2TOEICMoredo in
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreexperience in
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UK
- Phrase
- Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
B1Morefeel like
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UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefilm
US /fÉŞlm/
UK /fÉŞlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefor now
US /fÉr naĘ/
UK /fÉ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Morefor the most part
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UK
- Phrase
- Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- Mostly; generally; in most cases.
A1Moreget back to
US /ÉĄÉt bĂŚk tu/
UK /ÉĄet bĂŚk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
A1Moreget into it
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- To start a career or profession.
- Intransitive Verb
- To become interested in something.
A1Moregive up
US /ÉĄÉŞv Ęp/
UK /ÉĄiv Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
- Verb Phrase
- to surrender an item; hand over an item
A1Morego ahead
US /ÉĄo ÉËhÉd/
UK /ÉĄÉu ÉËhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morego on
US /ÉĄo Én/
UK /ÉĄÉu Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morego out
US /ÉĄo aĘt/
UK /ÉĄÉu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Morehave to
US /hĂŚv tu/
UK /ËhĂŚv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehormone
US /ËhÉrËmon/
UK /'hÉ:mÉĘn/
- Noun
- Chemical produced by the body to control functions
B2Morehuge
US /hjudĘ/
UK /hju:dĘ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morein fact
US /ÉŞn fĂŚkt/
UK /in fĂŚkt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein mind
US /ÉŞn maÉŞnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein order to
US /ÉŞn ËÉrdÉ tu/
UK /in ËÉ:dÉ tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein the dark
US /ÉŞn ði dÉrk/
UK /in Ă°É dÉ:k/
- Adjective
- Uninformed about something; unaware.
- Phrase
- In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
- In a place with little or no light.
A1Morein trouble
US /ÉŞn ËtrĘbÉl/
UK /in ËtrĘbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Moreinstantly
US /ËÉŞnstÉntli/
UK /ËÉŞnstÉntli/
- Adverb
- In a manner without delay; immediately
A2Morejust kind of
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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.
A2Morekidney
US /ËkÉŞdni/
UK /'kÉŞdnÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Body organ that cleans blood, producing urine
- An animal kidney used as food.
- Adjective
- Relating to the kidneys.
- Having the shape of a kidney; bean-shaped.
B2Morelongevity
US /lÉnËdĘÉvÉŞti, lÉn-/
UK /lÉn'dĘevÉtÉŞ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of time someone or something lives or lasts
B2Moremade with
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UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
A1Moremake up
US /mek Ęp/
UK /meik Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moremess around
US /mÉs ÉËraĘnd/
UK /mes ÉËraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cheat on your partner with another lover
- To pass the time aimlessly
- Intransitive Verb
- To behave in a silly or playful way.
- To spend time doing things that are not important or useful.
A2Moremild
US /maÉŞld/
UK /maÉŞld/
- Adjective
- Gentle in nature or behavior
- Being neither too cold nor too hot
A2Morenice try
US
UK
- Interjection
- Said when someone has made a good attempt at something but has not succeeded.
A1Morenicotine
US /ËnÉŞkÉËtin/
UK /ËnÉŞkÉti:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Addictive substance in tobacco
C1Morenope
US /noĘp/
UK /nÉĘp/
- 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'
B2Moreof all time
US /Ęv Él taÉŞm/
UK /Év É:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aĘtËsaÉŞd Ęv/
UK /ËautËsaid Év/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepatient
US /ËpeĘÉnt/
UK /'peÉŞĘnt/
- Adjective
- Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- Bearing or enduring pain or trials without complaint; exhibiting forbearance.
- Countable Noun
- Person who receives medical treatment or care
A2Morepit
US /pÉŞt/
UK /pÉŞt/
- Transitive Verb
- To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
- To make holes or marks on a surface
- Noun
- Hole in the ground
- Garage area for racing cars on a circuit
B1Moreplastic
US /ËplĂŚstÉŞk/
UK /'plĂŚstÉŞk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- Adjective
- Being easily formed or shaped
A2Morepoke
US /pok/
UK /pÉĘk/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a push, thrust, or jab
B2Morepoke around
US /pok ÉËraĘnd/
UK /pÉuk ÉËraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To search or look for something, often in a casual or aimless way.
C2Morepop out
US /pÉp aĘt/
UK /pÉp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- To appear or emerge suddenly and unexpectedly.
A2Morepowder
US /ËpaĘdÉ/
UK /'paĘdÉ(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.
B1Morepremiere
US /prÉŞËmÉŞr/
UK /ËpremieÉ(r)/
- Noun
- First performance of a show, film, play in public
- Transitive Verb
- To give a first public performance.
B2Moreput together
US /pĘt tÉËÉĄÉðÉ/
UK /put tÉËÉĄeðÉ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Morerather than
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UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereact
US /riËĂŚkt/
UK /rÉŞ'ĂŚkt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To change when mixing with other chemicals
- To behave or make a change in a particular way
A2Morerecommend
US /ËrÉkÉËmÉnd/
UK /ËrekÉ'mend/
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or suggest that someone do something
- To endorse or support something publicly.
A2TOEICMoresame 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.
A1Moreseed
US /sid/
UK /si:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A person's children; offspring
- Part of a plant used to grow more on them
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of plants) to produce seeds for the future
B1Moresilicone
US /ËsÉŞlÉŞËkon/
UK /ËsÉŞlÉŞkÉĘn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Any of large class of siloxanes; used in coatings
B2Moresmoke
US /smoĘk/
UK /smÉĘk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- Uncountable Noun
- Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
- Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
B1Morestruggle
US /ËstrĘÉĄÉl/
UK /'strĘÉĄl/
- 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
A2Moretattoo
US /tĂŚËtu/
UK /tÉ'tu:/
- Noun
- Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
- Transitive Verb
- To put a permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
B2Moretell on
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To report someone's bad behavior to an authority.
A1Morethanks to
US /θÌĹks tu/
UK /θÌĹks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretip
US /tÉŞp/
UK /tÉŞp/
- Transitive Verb
- To pour or move something from a place, container
- To give extra money for good service
- Noun
- End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
- Extra money given for good service
A2Moretoxic
US /ËtÉksÉŞk/
UK /ËtÉksÉŞk/
- Adjective
- Poisonous; harmful
- (Of relationships) harmful; causing conflict
B2Moreunhealthy
US /ĘnËhÉlθi/
UK /Ęn'helθɪ/
- Adjective
- Being in poor health; sickly
B1Moreunique
US /juËnik/
UK /jĘ'ni:k/
- Adjective
- Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- Remarkably special or unusual.
A2TOEICMorevaluable
US /ËvĂŚljuÉbÉl, ËvĂŚljÉ-/
UK /ËvĂŚljuÉbl/
- Adjective
- Being useful or important
- Being worth a lot of money
B1TOEICMoreway too long
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UK
- Phrase
- Excessively long in duration; much longer than necessary or desired.
- An expression indicating that a period of time has been excessively extended since a particular event.
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework on
US /wÉk Én/
UK /wÉ:k Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
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