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affirm
US /əˈfɚm/
UK /ə'fɜ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To state, strengthen or support a belief you have
- To show you support or agree
B2Moreaim at
US /em æt/
UK /eim æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
- To have a particular goal or intention.
A1Morealternative
US /ɔlˈtɚnətɪv, æl-/
UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪv/
- Countable Noun
- Something different you can choose
- Adjective
- A different choice
A2TOEICMoreapproval
US /əˈpruvəl/
UK /əˈpru:vl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
- Positive opinion of something or someone
A2TOEICMorearbitrage
US /ˈɑ:rbətrɑ:ʒ/
UK /ˈɑ:bɪtrɑ:ʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Buying a commodity, gold etc. to sell it quickly
B2Moreassert
US /əˈsɚt/
UK /ə'sɜ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To state or declare your ideas positively strongly
- To defend or claim (a right or authority) forcefully.
B1TOEICMoreat 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.
C2Moreattempt
US /əˈtɛmpt/
UK /ə'tempt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to do something challenging or difficult
- Noun
- Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
A2TOEICMorebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morecame apart
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To break into separate pieces
A1Morecapture
US /ˈkæptʃɚ/
UK /'kæptʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- To record, tape, or film something
- Noun
- The act of seizing or taking control of something.
B1Morecome up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
A1Morecommunicate
US /kəˈmjunɪˌket/
UK /kə'mju:nɪkeɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To give and exchange information
- To convey or make known (information, feelings, etc.)
A2Morecommunication
US /kəˌmjunɪˈkeʃən/
UK /kəˌmju:nɪ'keɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Talking to people; giving information to people
- The process of conveying information, ideas, or feelings through language or other means.
A2Moreconfidence
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
A2Moreconsolation
US /ˌkɑnsəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Something that gives you a better feeling when sad
B2Moreconversation
US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- General communication or interaction.
A2Moredepict
US /dɪˈpɪkt/
UK /dɪ'pɪkt/
- Transitive Verb
- To represent or describe something using words
- To represent or show something in a picture or painting; to portray visually.
B1TOEICMoredialogue
US /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ, -ˌlɑɡ/
UK /'daɪəlɒɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Conversation between two or more individuals
- A discussion or series of discussions between people or groups, especially ones aimed at resolving a problem.
B1Moredisagree
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri/
UK /ˌdɪsə'ɡri:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
B2TOEICMoredisconnect
US /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/
UK /ˌdɪskəˈnekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To separate something from something else
- Noun
- State of being separated from something else
B2Moredysfunctional
US
UK
- Adjective
- Acting in an abnormal way or not as required
- Not behaving or working normally as a family or group.
B2Moreexplicitly
US /ɪk'splɪsɪtlɪ/
UK /ɪk'splɪsɪtlɪ/
- Adverb
- Clearly; specifically
- Directly and unambiguously expressed or stated.
B1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefirm
US /fɚm/
UK /fɜ:m/
- Countable Noun
- Company that sells goods or services
- Adjective
- Fairly hard or solid, not soft
- Unchanging and strong
A2TOEICMorefor that matter
US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
A2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehijack
US /ˈhaɪˌdʒæk/
UK /'haɪdʒæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To take control of a plane, etc. by force
B1Moreimplicitly
US /ɪmˈplɪsɪtlɪ/
UK /ɪm'plɪsɪtlɪ/
- Adverb
- Without doubting or questioning
- In a way that is not directly expressed.
B1Morein the hospital
US /ɪn ðə ˈhɑspɪtəl/
UK /in ðə ˈhɒspɪtəl/
- Preposition
- Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
A1Moreinsecure
US /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊr/
UK /ˌɪnsɪ'kjʊə(r)/
- Adjective
- Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
- Not being safe or stable
B1Moreinvestment
US /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/
UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- Something you invest in, such as a company, property, etc.
A2TOEICMoreland with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
- To obtain or achieve something desirable, especially after a period of effort.
major
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoremarine
US /məˈrin/
UK /mə'ri:n/
- Countable Noun
- Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- Adjective
- Of the ocean or ocean plants and animals
- Concerning sailing or doing business by sea
B1Moremedium
US /ˈmidiəm/
UK /'mi:dɪəm/
- Noun
- Method of expressing ideas or feelings
- Something available in a middle size or condition
A2TOEICMoremembership
US /ˈmembərʃɪp/
UK /ˈmembəʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Being a member of a group; joining a group
B1TOEICMoreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreonline
US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/
UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/
- Adjective
- Connected to the internet
- Adverb
- Via the internet.
B1Moreout of sync
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not occurring at the same time or rate; not synchronized.
- Not in agreement or harmony.
A1Morereassurance
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of reduced worry about something
- The act of removing someone's doubts or fears.
B1Morerig
US /rɪɡ/
UK /rɪɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To dishonestly fix the result of elections, games
- To fit out a ship with ropes and sails
- Noun
- Shape and number of sails on a ship
- Structure that draws out oil from under the ground
B2Moreruin
US /ˈruɪn/
UK /'ru:ɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage or completely destroy something
- To cause someone to lose their money or status
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remains of a building that has been destroyed
- The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
B1Moresign up to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To register for something, like a service or a course.
A1Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Morespeaks volumes
US /spiks ˈvɑljəmz/
UK /spi:ks ˈvɒljʊmz/
- other
- To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
B2Moresync
US /sɪŋk/
UK /sɪŋk/
- Noun
- Short for 'synchronization'
C1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreupset
US /ʌpˈsɛt/
UK /ʌpˈset/
- Adjective
- (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- Troubled, worried, or angry
- Transitive Verb
- To turn upside down or on its side
- To trouble, worry, or anger someone
A2Morevolley
US /ˈvɑli/
UK /'vɒlɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or hit a ball so it stays in the air
- Noun
- Shot in sports; long series of hits in tennis
C1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
