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ability
US /əˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power, resources or skill to do something
- A particular skill or talent.
A2TOEICMoreachieve
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.
A2TOEICMoreall the things
US
UK
- Pronoun
- Everything; all items or aspects
- Determiner
- Every item or object being considered or discussed.
A1Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreat that time
US /æt ðæt taɪm/
UK /æt ðæt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
A1Moreattention
US /əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /əˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taking notice of someone or something
- Noun
- (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
A2TOEICMorebased on
US
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.
A1Morebring to
US /brɪŋ tu/
UK /briŋ tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
A1Morechasm
US /ˈkæzəm/
UK /ˈkæzəm/
- Noun
- Large difference between two things/groups etc.
C1Morecome along
US /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
UK /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go with someone who takes the lead
- To make progress toward a goal
A1Morecome into contact
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To physically touch something.
- To communicate or meet with someone.
A1Moreconfidence
US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/
UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Feeling you can trust someone
A2Moreconnection
US /kəˈnɛkʃən/
UK /kəˈnekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that joins things together; being joined
- Person you know who can help you in some way
A2Moreconsume
US /kənˈsum/
UK /kən'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- To take all your energy; focus the attention
A2TOEICMorecounterintuitive
US /ˌkaʊntərɪn'tju:ɪtɪv/
UK /kaʊntərɪn'tju:ɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Contrary to what common sense would suggest
C2Moredetriment
US /ˈdɛtrəmənt/
UK /ˈdetrɪmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Harm; damage
B2Morediminish
US /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
UK /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something smaller or less important
- To imply someone's reputation is less good
B1Moredouble down
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
- To reinforce one's commitment to a particular course of action, even in the face of opposition or risk.
A2Moredrift
US /drɪft/
UK /drɪft/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
- (Of boats) to move without purpose on water
B1Moreearly bird
US
UK
- Noun
- A person who gets up or arrives early.
- Someone who takes the opportunity to do something before other people will have an advantage over them.
A1Moreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Moreexternally
US /ɪkˈstə:nl:ɪ/
UK /ɪk'stɜ:nəlɪ/
- Adverb
- On or from the outside
B2Morefall back on
US /fɔl bæk ɑn/
UK /fɔ:l bæk ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make use of, when you have no other options
A1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
A1Moreformula
US /ˈfɔrmjələ/
UK /'fɔ:mjələ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A mathematical or scientific rule
- Plan, rule or method for doing or making something
A2TOEICMoregenre
US /ˈʒɑnrə/
UK /'ʒɒ̃rə/
- Noun
- Category of art, music with its own qualities
B2Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Moregravitational
US /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənl/
UK /ˌgrævɪˈteɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the force of gravity
C1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreimmerse
US /ɪˈmɜ:rs/
UK /ɪˈmɜ:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something in liquid until it is covered
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become completely involved in something
B1Moreimpressive
US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
B1TOEICMorein control
US /ɪn kənˈtrol/
UK /in kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
- Phrase
- Having command or authority; managing effectively.
C1Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein the flesh
US /ɪn ði flɛʃ/
UK /in ðə fleʃ/
- Phrase
- In person; physically present.
A1Morein the moment
US
UK
- Phrase
- At the present time; now.
- Spontaneously; without prior planning or consideration.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreincredibly important
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely significant or crucial.
A1Moreinfluential
US /ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/
UK /ˌɪnfluˈenʃl/
- Adjective
- Having the power to cause change; having influence
A2Moreinstinct
US /ˈɪnˌstɪŋkt/
UK /'ɪnstɪŋkt/
- Noun
- Natural way of thinking; intuition
- Natural way (person or animal) thinks, behaves
B1Moreinvest
US /ɪnˈvɛst/
UK /ɪn'vest/
- Transitive Verb
- To use resources to build for the future
A2TOEICMoreinvestment
US /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/
UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- Something you invest in, such as a company, property, etc.
A2TOEICMorelook after
US /lʊk ˈæftɚ/
UK /luk ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care of someone or something
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
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof value
US /ʌv ˈvælju/
UK /ɔv ˈvælju/
- Adjective
- Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- Providing a benefit or advantage.
A1Moreon offer
US /ɑn ˈɔfɚ/
UK /ɔn ˈɔfə/
- Adjective
- Available at a reduced price or with special terms.
- Being presented or made available.
- Phrase
- Available for purchase.
A2Moreon 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.
A1Moreout of reach
US /aʊt ʌv ritʃ/
UK /aut ɔv ri:tʃ/
- Phrase
- Cannot be touched as it is far away
- Adjective
- Too high or far away to be touched or grasped; unattainable.
- Beyond someone's capacity to obtain or achieve; unaffordable.
A2Moreoutside 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.
A1Moreperceive
US /pɚˈsiv/
UK /pə'si:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To notice or become aware of something
- To think of someone or something in a certain way
B1TOEICMorepull away
US /pʊl əˈwe/
UK /pul əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive (vehicle) away;
- To withdraw emotionally; to become distant.
A1Morepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMorerepresent
US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/
- Transitive Verb
- To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- To show or describe something in a particular way
A2TOEICMoreresentful
US /rɪˈzɛntfəl/
UK /rɪˈzentfl/
- Adjective
- Angry at unfair treatment
B1Moreright for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
A1Moreshow up
US /ʃo ʌp/
UK /ʃəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- To be noticeably better than (someone else)
A1Moresphere of influence
US /sfɪr ʌv ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /sfiə ɔv ˈinfluəns/
- Noun
- A country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority.
- The economic power that a country or organization has over a particular area.
A1Morestatus
US /ˈstetəs, ˈstætəs/
UK /'steɪtəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Position or rank relative to others in a society
- Legal position of a person or thing
A2TOEICMoresudden
US /ˈsʌdn/
UK /ˈsʌdn/
- Adjective
- Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
B1Moretabletop
US /ˈtebəlˌtɑp/
UK /ˈteɪbltɒp/
- Noun
- Top horizontal work surface of a table
C2Moretangible
US /ˈtændʒəbəl/
UK /ˈtændʒəbl/
- Adjective
- Able to be touched or felt; real
- Able to be seen or noticed; obvious; apparent
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item which can be seen and touched
- A thing that is perceptible by touch.
B2Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreto the life
US /tu ðə laɪf/
UK /tu ðə laɪf/
- other
- In a very realistic and exact manner.
C2Morevirtual
US /ˈvɚtʃuəl/
UK /ˈvɜ:tʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- Existing only in a digital world
B1TOEICMorewarren
US /ˈwɔrən, ˈwɑr-/
UK /'wɒrən/
- Noun
- Large network of connecting rabbit burrows
C1Morework out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1More
