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act on
US /ækt ɑn/
UK /ækt ɔn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have an effect on something.
- To take formal action or make a decision regarding something.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action as a result of information received.
- To have an effect on something.
B1Moreadministration
US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/
UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- The work of running something, e.g. a business
B1TOEICMoreagenda
US /əˈdʒɛndə/
UK /ə'dʒendə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
- Outcome you want to happen but do not reveal
B1TOEICMoreamendment
US /əˈmɛndmənt/
UK /əˈmendmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A change, addition, or improvement to something
B1Moreanonymous
US /əˈnɑnəməs/
UK /ə'nɒnɪməs/
- Adjective
- Unknown; with no name revealed
B1Moreappeal
US /əˈpil/
UK /ə'pi:l/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attract interest, attention, or desire
- To request a judge or others to change a decision
A2TOEICMoreas with
US /æz wɪð/
UK /æz wið/
- Preposition
- In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat stake
US /æt stek/
UK /æt steik/
- Phrase
- At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- In question; depending on what happens
- Adjective
- At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful.
A1Moreattorney
US /əˈtɚni/
UK /ə'tɜ:nɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
B2TOEICMorebid
US /bɪd/
UK /bɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To propose an amount you want to pay for something
- To order someone to do something
A2Morebirthright
US /ˈbə:θˌraɪt/
UK /ˈbɜ:θraɪt/
- Noun
- Privilege or property you have from birth
C2Morecommunist
US /ˈkɑmjənɪst/
UK /ˈkɒmjənɪst/
- Adjective
- Believer in communism
- Noun
- A person who supports or believes in communism.
B1Moreconcern
US /kənˈsɚn/
UK /kənˈsɜ:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be about a particular topic
- To have a direct impact on someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Company, firm or business
- Feeling of worry or anxiety
A2TOEICMorecongress
US /ˈkɑŋɡrɪs/
UK /'kɒŋɡres/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- Proper Noun
- American governing body of elected representatives
B1Moreconstitution
US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌkɔnstiˈtju:ʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- Condition of your health
B1Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMorecut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
A1Moredead or alive
US
UK
- Phrase
- Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
A1Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredecline
US /dɪˈklaɪn/
UK /dɪ'klaɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To bend towards the ground
- To slope downward.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lessen in quality or value
A2TOEICMoredemocratic
US /ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/
UK /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
- Adjective
- (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- Based on the principle that all members have equal rights.
B2Moredenounce
US /dɪˈnaʊns/
UK /dɪ'naʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To criticize publicly and forcefully
- To inform the authorities of some illegal activity
B2Moredeputy
US /ˈdɛpjəti/
UK /ˈdepjuti/
- Noun
- Assistant to a leader who acts on his, her behalf
B1Moredisagree
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri/
UK /ˌdɪsə'ɡri:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
B2TOEICMoredisagree with
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/
UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a different opinion from someone else.
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
A1Moredistrict
US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
UK /'dɪstrɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a country, city, or town
- A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
A2Moreevidence of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
A1Morefamily members
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
A1Morefederal
US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/
UK /'fedərəl/
- Adjective
- Consisting of several united states
- Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
- Proper Noun
- The central banking system of the United States.
B1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morehay
US /he/
UK /heɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Dry grass used as food for animals
B1Moreimmigration
US /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/
UK /ˌɪmɪˈgreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of moving your home to a new country
- The number of people immigrating to a country during a specific period.
B1Morein court
US /ɪn kɔrt/
UK /in kɔ:t/
- Phrase
- Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
A1Morein power
US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/
UK /in ˈpauə/
- Adjective
- Having control of a country or organization.
- Phrase
- During a period of holding authority or control.
B1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreinterview
US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/
UK /'ɪntəvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally ask questions about a given topic
- Noun
- Meeting to ask questions to get information
A2TOEICMoreintimidate
US /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdet/
UK /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel afraid
B2Moreintimidation
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Being made to feel afraid or timid, as by threats
B2Morejudge
US /dʒʌdʒ/
UK /dʒʌdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who decides on the results of a contest
- Person who has the power to make a decision
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reach a decision about who won a contest
- To form an opinion after careful consideration
A2TOEICMorejudiciary
US /dʒuˈdɪʃiˌɛri, -ˈdɪʃəri/
UK /dʒʊ'dɪʃərɪ/
- Noun
- System of judges and courts in a country
B2Morejump in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a vehicle quickly.
- To interrupt a conversation.
lead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelunatic
US /ˈlunətɪk/
UK /ˈlu:nətɪk/
- Adjective
- Old use, offensive a crazy person
B2Moreminority
US /məˈnɔrɪti, -ˈnɑr-, maɪ-/
UK /maɪ'nɒrətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group that is smaller and different from the rest
- Part that is less than half the whole; small part
- Adjective
- Being part of a smaller group within a larger one.
B1TOEICMoreof late
US
UK
- Phrase
- Recently; lately.
A1Moreon camera
US /ɑn ˈkæmərə/
UK /ɔn ˈkæmərə/
- Adverb
- While being filmed or recorded.
- Adjective
- Having qualities that make one appear good or effective when filmed.
A1Moreon steroids
US
UK
- Phrase
- Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
- Adjective
- Using anabolic steroids to enhance physical performance.
on the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morepersonal
US /ˈpɚsənəl/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/
- Adjective
- Done by or to a particular person; individual
- Concerning a person's private life or feelings
A2Morepersonal data
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
B2Morepinpoint
US /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt/
UK /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/
- Adjective
- Exact, as of accuracy
- Very small or focused.
- Transitive Verb
- To locate something exactly
B2Morepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorerequest
US /rɪˈkwɛst/
UK /rɪ'kwest/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask for, usually politely and formally
- Noun
- Thing that has been asked for
- A signal to a computer system or program to perform a task.
A2TOEICMorerequest for
US
UK
- Noun
- A formal application or appeal for something.
- A solicitation or appeal for assistance, support, or contributions.
A1Morerhetoric
US /ˈrɛtərɪk/
UK /ˈretərɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of public speaking or writing techniques
B2TOEICMoreround the clock
US /raʊnd ði klɑk/
UK /raund ðə klɔk/
- Phrase
- All day and all night; continuously.
A1Moreshow up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
A1Morestatement
US / ˈstetmənt/
UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Record of activity in a bank account over time
- Act or process of saying something formally
A2TOEICMorestrike out
US /straɪk aʊt/
UK /straik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To not hit the ball when playing baseball
A2Moresupreme
US /sʊˈprim/
UK /su:ˈpri:m/
- Adjective
- Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- Holding the highest power, status or authority
B1Morethreat
US /θrɛt/
UK /θret/
- Noun
- Warning of probable trouble
- A warning that you may be harmed
A2TOEICMoreto hell and back
US /tə hɛl ænd ˈbæk/
UK /tə hel ənd ˈbæk/
- other
- To experience severe difficulties or suffering.
B2Moretorrent
US /ˈtɔrənt, ˈtɑr-/
UK /'tɒrənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A great deal of; many
- Computer files for downloading data
B2Moretoxic
US /ˈtɑksɪk/
UK /ˈtɒksɪk/
- Adjective
- Poisonous; harmful
- (Of relationships) harmful; causing conflict
B2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreverbal
US /ˈvɚbəl/
UK /ˈvə:bəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning verbs
- Using speech, rather than being written
- Noun
- Word that is made from a verb
B1Moreviolence
US /ˈvaɪələns/
UK /ˈvaɪələns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong physical force of nature
- Use of physical force to harm someone
B1Moreviolent
US /ˈvaɪələnt/
UK /ˈvaɪələnt/
- Adjective
- Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
A2Morewith respect to
US /wɪð rɪˈspɛkt tu/
UK /wið risˈpekt tu:/
- Preposition
- In relation to; regarding.
- Phrase
- In relation to; concerning.
A1More
