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academy
US /əˈkædəmi/
UK /ə'kædəmɪ/
- Noun
- School that specializes in certain subjects
A2Moreannounce
US /əˈnaʊns/
UK /əˈnaʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a public statement about a plan, decision
A2Moreawkward
US /ˈɔkwəd/
UK /ˈɔ:kwəd/
- Adjective
- Lacking smooth movement
- Causing embarrassment or trouble
B1Morebad idea
US
UK
- Phrase
- An unwise or imprudent course of action.
A2Morebad word
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- An offensive or taboo word; a swear word.
A1Morebest known
US
UK
- Adjective
- Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
A1Moreblunder
US /ˈblʌndɚ/
UK /'blʌndə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a large mistake or error
B2TOEICMorebroadcast
US /ˈbrɔdˌkæst/
UK /'brɔ:dkɑ:st/
- Transitive Verb
- To send out signals by radio or television
- To make widely known.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Program sent out from a radio or TV station
- The transmission of signals over the airwaves.
A2TOEICMorecamera
US /ˈkæmərə, ˈkæmrə/
UK /'kæmərə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
- The art or activity of taking photographs or filming.
A2Morecapture
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.
B1Morecaptured on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To record or film something.
B2Morecarpet
US /ˈkɑ:rpɪt/
UK /ˈkɑ:pɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a surface with, e.g. many flowers
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecondom
US /ˈkɑndəm/
UK /'kɒndɒm/
- Countable Noun
- Rubber cover worn over the penis when having sex
B2Morecringe
US /krɪndʒ/
UK /krɪndʒ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To crouch or move back suddenly, as in fear
- To behave in a servile or submissive way.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.
C1Moreeve
US /i:v/
UK /i:v/
- Noun
- The time just before something happens
- Day before a significant or special day
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
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
A2Morefor best
US /fɚ best/
UK /fə best/
- other
- An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
B2Morefor 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.
A1Morefrom home
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or operating from one's residence.
- Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
A1Moreget through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
A1Moreglamorous
US /ˈɡlæmərəs/
UK /ˈglæmərəs/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a sexy way; exciting; alluring
B2Moregood humor
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A cheerful or agreeable mood.
- A disposition to be cheerful and friendly.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheart and soul
US /hɑrt ənd sol/
UK /hɑ:t ænd səul/
- Phrase
- With great enthusiasm and commitment.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The most important or essential part of something.
A2Morehistory
US /ˈhɪstəri/
UK /'hɪstrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Morehost
US /host/
UK /həʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mass; a great number
- Person who entertains guests
- Transitive Verb
- To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
- To lead or start a party, program, or other event
A2TOEICMoreiconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Morein recent memory
US /ɪn ˈrisənt ˈmɛməri/
UK /ɪn ˈri:sənt ˈmeməri/
- other
- Within the period people can still remember.
B2Morein the moment
US
UK
- Phrase
- At the present time; now.
- Spontaneously; without prior planning or consideration.
A1Morein times
US
UK
- Phrase
- During periods or moments of.
- During a particular era or period in history.
A1Moreincident
US / ˈɪnsɪdənt/
UK /ˈɪnsɪdənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Event, usually unusual or important; accident
- A political event that causes difficulties.
A2Moreinfamous
US /ˈɪnfəməs/
UK /'ɪnfəməs/
- Adjective
- Famous because of something bad
B2Moreinstantly
US /ˈɪnstəntli/
UK /ˈɪnstəntli/
- Adverb
- In a manner without delay; immediately
A2Morekeep from
US /kip frʌm/
UK /ki:p frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To prevent someone from doing something
A1Moreknow better
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be wise enough not to do something.
- To be expected to have the sense to not do something.
A1Morelaugh off
US /læf ɔf/
UK /lɑ:f ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To dismiss something with laughter; to treat something as unimportant or not serious.
A2Morelongtime
US /'lɒŋtaɪm/
UK /'lɒŋtaɪm/
- Adjective
- Concerning for a long duration
C2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremarvel
US /ˈmɑ:rvl/
UK /ˈmɑ:vl/
- Noun
- Something that causes wonder or astonishment
- A feeling of wonder, astonishment, or admiration
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel wonder, astonishment, or admiration
B2Moremid
US /mɪd/
UK /mɪd/
- Adjective
- At (or near) the middle point
B2Moremojo
US /ˈmoʊdʒoʊ/
UK /ˈməʊdʒəʊ/
- Noun
- Magic power or magic spell
C2Moreoff the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not currently being broadcast on television or radio.
- Adjective
- No longer being broadcast; having been discontinued.
A2Moreon air
US /ɑn er/
UK /ɔn eə(r)/
- Adverb
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
- Adjective
- Available or accessible to the public.
A2Moreon 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 purpose
US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/
UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A1Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreoscar
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Annual award given in the movie industry
B2Moreperformance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMorepocket
US /ˈpɑkɪt/
UK /'pɒkɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
- Area of space
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into your pocket
- To take or hide something illegally
A2TOEICMorepolicy
US /ˈpɑlɪsi/
UK /'pɒləsɪ/
- Noun
- Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- Course of action proposed by an organization, etc.
A2TOEICMorepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepremiere
US /prɪˈmɪr/
UK /ˈpremieə(r)/
- Noun
- First performance of a show, film, play in public
- Transitive Verb
- To give a first public performance.
B2Moreprior to
US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/
UK /ˈpraiə tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
C1Moreremote
US /rɪˈmot/
UK /rɪ'məʊt/
- Adjective
- Being far away from people, towns, etc.
- (Of a possibility) being small or not likely
- Noun
- Radio device designed to operate TV, etc.
A2TOEICMoreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Moresinge
US /sɪndʒ/
UK /sɪndʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To burn lightly, often to remove hair
C2Moreslip
US /slɪp/
UK /slɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- A field position in cricket
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To begin to fall as a result of losing balance
- To escape or become free from something
B1TOEICMoreslip up
US /slɪp ʌp/
UK /slip ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a mistake
- Noun
- A mistake; an error.
B1Morespider
US /ˈspaɪdɚ/
UK /ˈspaɪdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
B1Morestumble
US /ˈstʌmbəl/
UK /'stʌmbl/
- Noun
- Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- Act of tripping and almost falling
- Intransitive Verb
- To fail to perform, e.g. when giving a speech
- To trip and almost fall
B1Moretrack
US /træk/
UK /træk/
- Transitive Verb
- To use marks to follow a wild animal
- To move a certain way/follow a particular course
- Noun
- A circular course for running
- Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
A2TOEICMoretraffic
US /ˈtræfɪk/
UK /'træfɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The cars or vehicles on the road
- Amount of activity over a communication system
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Deal or trade in something illegal.
- To direct and control traffic.
A2TOEICMoreuniverse
US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/
UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All of space that contains planets and stars
- Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
B2Moreviral
US /ˈvaɪrəl/
UK /ˈvaɪrəl/
- Adjective
- Of or caused by a virus
- Becoming very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the Internet.
B2Morezoom
US /zum/
UK /zu:m/
- Noun
- Camera lens used to magnify images
- Intransitive Verb
- To move along or go somewhere very quickly
B1More
