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alive
US /əˈlaɪv/
UK /ə'laɪv/
- Adjective
- Living; not dead
- Active; energetic; full of life.
A2TOEICMoreargument
US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/
UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
A2TOEICMoreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at the end of the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- After a day's work or activities.
A1Moreaudience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMorebias
US /ˈbaɪəs/
UK /'baɪəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Preference to believe things even if incorrect
- A systematic error in a statistical result
- Transitive Verb
- To unfairly favor one view over another
- To cause someone to have prejudice
B1TOEICMorebully
US /ˈbʊli/
UK /'bʊlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- A person who uses superior strength or influence to intimidate others.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)
B2Morebunch
US /bʌntʃ/
UK /bʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
B1Morechip
US /tʃɪp/
UK /tʃɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- To break into small pieces, often with a tool
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
- Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
B1Moreclip
US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Moreconsensus
US /kənˈsɛnsəs/
UK /kənˈsensəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A decision that is shared by most of a group
B1Moredisagree 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.
A1Moreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMoreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMorefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMorefrom memory
US /frəm ˈmɛməri/
UK /frəm ˈmeməri/
- other
- Using only your memory without any help or notes.
B2Moregeneration
US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of producing or causing something
- People born and living at about the same time
A2TOEICMoregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehave at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack someone or something.
- To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
A1Morehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Morehold it in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
- To restrain or delay a bodily function, such as urination or defecation.
A1Moreiconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Moreimpressive
US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
B1TOEICMorein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein step
US
UK
- Phrase
- Moving or progressing at the same rate or in harmony.
- With each foot movement synchronized.
- Adjective
- In agreement or conformity with current trends or ideas.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreiterative
US /'ɪtəˌreɪtɪv/
UK /'ɪtərətɪv/
- Adjective
- Marked by iteration; repeating
C1Morelaptop
US /ˈlæpˌtɑp/
UK /ˈlæptɒp/
- Countable Noun
- Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
A2Moremess with
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To provoke or annoy someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.
B1Moremini
US /ˈmɪni/
UK /'mɪnɪ/
- Noun
- Small British car
- A very short skirt
- Prefix
- Small
B1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morenostalgia
US /nəˈstældʒə/
UK /nɒˈstældʒə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
B2Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreof interest
US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/
UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/
- other
- Relevant or important to someone or something.
B2Moreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
A2TOEICMoreout 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.
A1Morepoint out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Morerank
US /ræŋk/
UK /ræŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To rate or class things
- To assign a level or status, as of importance, to
- Noun
- Group of people with a certain level of status
- Level or position, as in society/sport competition
B1TOEICMorereview
US / rɪˈvju/
UK /rɪˈvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To carefully look at the quality of something
- To formally examine something in the military
- Noun
- Examination of soldiers and supplies
- Opinion, as in a paper, about movie, book, or play
A2TOEICMorerid
US /rɪd/
UK /rɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- Adjective
- Freed or delivered from something.
A2Moreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Moreshipping
US /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
UK /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
- To want two fictional characters to be in a romantic relationship.
- Uncountable Noun
- Business of transporting goods or orders to places
- The transport of goods, especially by sea or air.
B1TOEICMoreslim
US /slɪm/
UK /slɪm/
- Adjective
- Being thin in an appealing way
- Being narrow in width
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat less in order to become thinner
B1Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink 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
A1Morethink on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully before making a decision.
A1Moretitanium
US /taɪˈteniəm, tɪ-/
UK /tɪˈteɪniəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Light, extremely strong, whitish silver metal
C2Morevastly
US /ˈvæstli/
UK /ˈvɑ:stli/
- Adverb
- To an exceedingly great extent or degree
B2Morevibe
US /vaɪb/
UK /vaɪb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a good connection with someone
C1Morewedge
US /wɛdʒ/
UK /wedʒ/
- Countable Noun
- Golf club designed to hit the ball high in the air
- Triangular shape with a sharp point
- Transitive Verb
- To push something forcefully into a narrow space
- To place something under a door to keep it open
B2Morewheel
US /wi:l/
UK /wi:l/
- Noun
- Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something which has wheels or is on wheels
- To turn or cause to turn something in a circle
A2Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
