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academy
US /əˈkædəmi/
UK /ə'kædəmɪ/
- Noun
- School that specializes in certain subjects
A2Morealive
US /əˈlaɪv/
UK /ə'laɪv/
- Adjective
- Living; not dead
- Active; energetic; full of life.
A2TOEICMoreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
A2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreattend
US /əˈtɛnd/
UK /əˈtend/
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of someone in need
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To listen or watch carefully; to concentrate
- To be present at an event
B1TOEICMoreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Morebehind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
A1Morebless
US /blɛs/
UK /bles/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something holy by saying a special prayer
B1Morebum
US /bʌm/
UK /bʌm/
- Noun
- (Slang) the part of the body on which you sit
B2Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moredelight
US /dɪˈlaɪt/
UK /dɪ'laɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong feeling of great pleasure
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone pleasure or joy
B1Moredevil
US /ˈdɛvəl/
UK /ˈdevl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A spirit said to be evil
- A very bad or cruel person.
- Transitive Verb
- To prepare (food) with hot or spicy seasonings.
B1Moredisco
US /ˈdɪsko/
UK /'dɪskəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Public dance hall for dancing to popular music
C2Moredozen
US /ˈdʌzən/
UK /ˈdʌzn/
- Countable Noun
- 12 people or things
A2Moreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Moreexcitement
US /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
UK /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- Something that causes great enthusiasm and eagerness.
A2Moreexterior
US /ɪkˈstɪriɚ/
UK /ɪkˈstɪəriə(r)/
- Noun
- Outside layer or surface
- Way a person appears or seems to other people
- Adjective
- External; of the outside part
B1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregracefully
US /ˈɡresfəlɪ/
UK /'ɡreɪsfəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a graceful manner
- With elegance and beauty in style or form.
B1Morehonor
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
B2TOEICMorehype
US /haɪp/
UK /haɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
- Transitive Verb
- To try to create interest or excitement about
B2Moreimprov
US /ˈɪmˌprɑv/
UK /ɪmp'ru:v/
- Noun
- Drama that the actors make up as they go along
B2Morein 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.
A1Morein 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.
A1Moreinfluence
US / ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /'ɪnflʊəns/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To affect or change something indirectly
- To persuade someone to do something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
- A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
A2TOEICMorejump the gun
US /dʒʌmp ðə gʌn/
UK /dʒʌmp ðə gʌn/
- other
- To act before the proper time; to be premature.
B2Moreliterally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Moremade with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
A1Moremodesty
US /ˈmɑdɪsti/
UK /ˈmɒdəsti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of not being too proud about yourself
B1Moreof 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.
A1Moreon the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
A1Moreon the streets
US /ɑn ðə strits/
UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
B2Moreoutfit
US /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/
UK /'aʊtfɪt/
- Noun
- A set of clothing (with accessories)
- Transitive Verb
- To provide with clothing and other things
B2Moreover the top
US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/
- Adjective
- More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- So extreme that it is offensive.
- Adverb
- To an excessive degree; excessively.
A1Morepassion
US /ˈpæʃən/
UK /'pæʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- Something for which one has a great love
A2Morepersonal
US /ˈpɚsənəl/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/
- Adjective
- Done by or to a particular person; individual
- Concerning a person's private life or feelings
A2Morepuddle
US /ˈpʌdl/
UK /ˈpʌdl/
- Countable Noun
- Small pool of water or liquid on the ground
- Intransitive Verb
- To collect into a small pool
B2Morerely
US /rɪˈlaɪ/
UK /rɪ'laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- Depend on with full trust or confidence
- To trust or have confidence in someone.
B2TOEICMoresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Morescene
US /sin/
UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
A2TOEICMoreshow in
US /ʃo ɪn/
UK /ʃəu ɪn/
- other
- To lead someone into a room or building.
A2Moreslightly
US /ˈslaɪtli/
UK /ˈslaɪtli/
- Adverb
- Only a little
B1Morespoiler
US /ˈspɔɪlɚ/
UK /ˈspɔɪlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Bar mounted on rear of fast car to stop it lifting
- Someone who pampers by excessive indulgence
C2Morethink 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
A1Moretickle
US /ˈtɪkəl/
UK /'tɪkl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Discomfort caused by something touching the skin
- Discomfort in the throat before a person coughs
- Transitive Verb
- To amuse or entertain someone
- To touch someone lightly causing them to laugh
B1Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moretry on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
A1Moreunbelievable
US /ˌʌnbɪˈlivəbəl/
UK /ˌʌnbɪˈli:vəbl/
- Adjective
- Being very hard to believe; very great
- Extremely good or impressive; amazing.
B1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morevisual
US /ˈvɪʒuəl/
UK /'vɪʒʊəl/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to vision
- Noun
- Pictures/images used to help audience understand
- A picture, map, piece of film, or other visual representation.
A2Morevogue
US /voɡ/
UK /vəuɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fashion, a popular item
B2Morewarrior
US /ˈwɔriɚ,ˈwɑr-/
UK /'wɒrɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Courageous or skilled fighter in a battle or war
B1Morewit
US /wɪt/
UK /wɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to make clever jokes and remarks quickly
B1More
