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abc
US
UK
- Noun
- First letters of the Roman alphabet
C1Moreachieve
US /əˈtʃiv/
UK /ə'tʃi:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
A2TOEICMoreadmiral
US /ˈædmərəl/
UK /'ædmərəl/
- Noun
- A person with a high rank in a navy
B2Moreall along
US /ɔl əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɔ:l əˈlɔŋ/
- Adverb
- From the beginning; all the time.
- Phrase
- In a line parallel to something long.
A2Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat this point in time
US /ət ðɪs ˈpɔɪnt ɪn ˈtaɪm/
UK /ət ðɪs ˈpɒɪnt ɪn ˈtaɪm/
- other
- At the current or specific moment under consideration.
B2Moreaxis
US /ˈæksɪs/
UK /ˈæksɪs/
- Noun
- A line about which a rotating body turns
B1Moreballistic
US /bəˈlɪstɪk/
UK /bəˈlɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
C1Morebomber
US /ˈbɑmɚ/
UK /ˈbɒmə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Military aircraft that drops bombs during flight
- A person who plants or detonates bombs.
B1Morebriefing
US /ˈbrifɪŋ/
UK /ˈbri:fɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To give information and instructions in a meeting
- Noun
- Giving information and instructions for a meeting
B2TOEICMorecapability
US /ˌkeɪpə'bɪləti/
UK /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means, ability, or potential to do something
- The potential or capacity for future development or achievement.
B1Morecaptain
US /ˈkæptən/
UK /'kæptɪn/
- Noun
- Title of a senior officer in the military
- Person in charge of a team, a ship or an airplane
- Transitive Verb
- To be in charge of a team, ship or airplane
B1Morechairman
US /ˈtʃɛrmən/
UK /'tʃeəmən/
- Countable Noun
- A man in charge of a meeting
- The person who leads a company or organization
B1Morecoast
US /kost/
UK /kəʊst/
- Noun
- Land near the sea or ocean
- Intransitive Verb
- To progress in something without trying hard
- (Of a vehicle) to move forward without power
A2TOEICMorecommand
US /kəˈmænd/
UK /kə'mɑ:nd/
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to see far from a certain location
- To give an order; have control over others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Electronic order to a computer to do something
- An order to control things or others
A2Morecork
US /kɔrk/
UK /kɔ:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The wooden stopper in a wine bottle top
- The soft bark of an oak tree
B2Moredefense
US /dɪˈfɛns/
UK /dɪ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMoredestroy
US /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
UK /dɪ'strɔɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- To defeat someone or something easily
A2TOEICMoredominance
US /ˈdɑmənəns/
UK /'dɒmɪnəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Having more power, success than others
- Power and influence over others.
B1Moreeffectively
US /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/
UK /ɪˈfektɪvli/
- Adverb
- In a way that produces the desired result
B1Moreenemy
US /ˈɛnəmi/
UK /ˈenəmi/
- Noun
- Something that stops you doing what you want
- Group, or people, you are opposed to
A2Moreensure
US /ɛnˈʃʊr/
UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something sure, certain, or safe
A2TOEICMorefamily members
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
A1Moreflank
US /flæŋk/
UK /flæŋk/
- Noun
- Middle area on the side of an animal
- Right or left side of a group of soldiers
- Transitive Verb
- To be on either side of a person or thing
B2Moregratitude
US /ˈɡrætɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/
UK /ˈgrætɪtju:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- Warm friendly feelings of thanks
B2TOEICMoregrieve
US /ɡriv/
UK /ɡri:v/
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel great sadness, as when someone dies
B2Morehonor
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
B2TOEICMorein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreintegrate
US /ˈɪntɪˌɡret/
UK /ˈɪntɪgreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine together; make into one thing
- To bring (people or groups with particular characteristics or needs) into equal participation in or membership of a social group or institution.
A2Morejoint
US /dʒɔɪnt/
UK /dʒɔɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Body parts where bones meet and can move together
- Point at which two things meet (e.g. a road)
- Adjective
- Shared; involving working together; in common
A2Morekin
US /kɪn/
UK /kɪn/
- Noun
- People to whom a person is related
B2Moremedium
US /ˈmidiəm/
UK /'mi:dɪəm/
- Noun
- Method of expressing ideas or feelings
- Something available in a middle size or condition
A2TOEICMoremissile
US /ˈmɪsəl/
UK /ˈmisail/
- Noun
- A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
- A self-propelled guided weapon.
- Adjective
- Relating to or used in missiles.
B1Morenaval
US /ˈnevəl/
UK /ˈneɪvl/
- Adjective
- Concerning a navy or ships used in war
B1Morenorthern
US
UK
- Adjective
- In or toward the north
- Coming from the north.
- Noun
- A person who comes from the north.
- The Aurora Borealis.
B1Morenotification
US /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
UK /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of giving formal or official information
B2Morenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the air
US /ɑn ði er/
UK /ɔn ðə eə(r)/
- Phrase
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
- Publicly discussed or revealed.
out 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.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepentagon
US /ˈpɛntəˌɡɑn/
UK /'pentəɡən/
- Noun
- A five-sided shape
C1Morepoint in time
US
UK
- Noun
- A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- A significant juncture or stage in history or a sequence of events.
A1Morepredominantly
US /prɪˈdɑ:mɪnəntli/
UK /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/
- Adverb
- Mainly; in a way that indicates a greater degree
- In a way that is most noticeable or has the most influence.
C2Moreprofound
US /prəˈfaʊnd, pro-/
UK /prə'faʊnd/
- Adjective
- Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
- Showing a lot of deep thought or understanding
B1Moreproperly
US /ˈprɑːpərli/
UK /ˈprɔpəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an appropriate or correct manner
- In a way that is suitable or appropriate.
A2Morerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMorerequire
US /rɪˈkwaɪr/
UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To demand that someone does something
- To need to do something, to make it necessary
A2TOEICMorerespect
US /rɪˈspɛkt/
UK /rɪ'spekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow the established rules
- To think very highly of another person
- Noun
- Behavior that follows the established rules
- Regard or admiration for someone or something
A2TOEICMoresacrifice
US /ˈsækrəˌfaɪs/
UK /'sækrɪfaɪs/
- Noun
- Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
- Person/animal killed to please a god
- Transitive Verb
- To kill an animal or human to please a god
- To give up your life for others, for a cause etc.
B1Moresergeant
US /ˈsɑrdʒənt/
UK /'sɑ:dʒənt/
- Countable Noun
- Officer of low rank in the military
C1Moreshare in
US /ʃɛr ɪn/
UK /ʃɛə in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- To receive a portion of something, such as profits or losses.
A1Moresink
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
A2TOEICMoresoutheastern
US /ˌsaʊθ'i:stən/
UK /saʊθ'i:stən/
- Adjective
- Area in the south and east
B2Morestrait
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Noun
- Channel joining large bodies of water
C2Moresubmarine
US /ˈsʌbməˌrin, ˌsʌbməˈrin/
UK /ˌsʌbməˈri:n/
- Noun
- Ship that travels above and below the sea
B2Moresufficiently
US /səˈfɪʃəntlɪ/
UK /sə'fɪʃntlɪ/
- Adverb
- To a degree great enough to do something
B1Moreto date
US /tu det/
UK /tu: deit/
- Phrase
- Up to the present time; until now.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go out on romantic dates with someone.
C2Moretorpedo
US /tɔrˈpido/
UK /tɔ:'pi:dəʊ/
- Noun
- Bomb that moves underwater to sink ships
- Transitive Verb
- To attack ships with underwater moving bombs
C1Moreupdate
US /ʌpˈdet/
UK /ˌʌpˈdeɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Addition of a current version of something
- New information or data to make more current
- Transitive Verb
- To download the latest version of software
- To make more current or modern
B1TOEICMorewithhold
US /wɪθˈhold, wɪð-/
UK /wɪð'həʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold something back; restrict access to
B2Morewound
US /waʊnd/
UK /waʊnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To rotate a part of say a watch to make it work
- To hurt someone emotionally
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sadness or displeasure caused by a bad memory
- Physical injury, especially that suffered in war
A2Morewrap up
US /ræp ʌp/
UK /ræp ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete something, such as a film or project
- To finish; bring something to a conclusion
- Transitive Verb
- To enclose (something) in paper or soft material.
B1More
