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aggressive
US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/
UK /əˈgresɪv/
- Adjective
- Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- Behaving in a hostile and threatening way
B1Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Morealternative
US /ɔlˈtɚnətɪv, æl-/
UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪv/
- Countable Noun
- Something different you can choose
- Adjective
- A different choice
A2TOEICMoreappeal
US /əˈpil/
UK /ə'pi:l/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attract interest, attention, or desire
- To request a judge or others to change a decision
A2TOEICMoreat 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.
C2Morebear in mind
US /bɛr ɪn maɪnd/
UK /bɛə in maind/
- Phrase
- To remember and consider something.
- Phrasal Verb
- To remember or consider something
A1Morebin
US /bɪn/
UK /bɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of container, usually for trash
- (computing) A directory containing executable programs.
- Transitive Verb
- To throw something away in the trash
B1Morebreak down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Morebrute
US /brut/
UK /bru:t/
- Noun
- Man who is extremely violent or mean
B1Morecapable
US /ˈkepəbəl/
UK /'keɪpəbl/
- Adjective
- Being able to do something very well; proficient
- Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
A2Morechuck
US /tʃʌk/
UK /tʃʌk/
- Transitive Verb
- To throw carelessly or casually
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Moreclay
US /kle/
UK /kleɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Heavy sticky earth used to make pottery
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Morecontaminate
US /kənˈtæməˌnet/
UK /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make impure by adding a harmful element
B2Morecushion
US /ˈkʊʃən/
UK /'kʊʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Soft object to make a seat more comfortable
- Something to protect something from being hit
- Transitive Verb
- To protect by softening the impact of something
B1Moreedge
US /ɛdʒ/
UK /edʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage you have over others
- Cutting side of a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut something to make the blade sharp
- To go around the boundary of something
A2TOEICMoreessential
US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
UK /ɪ'senʃl/
- Adjective
- Extremely or most important and necessary
- Fundamental; basic.
- Noun
- A concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.
B1TOEICMoreexpert
US /ˈɛkˌspɚt/
UK /'ekspɜ:t/
- Countable Noun
- Skillful person with special knowledge
- Adjective
- Having special knowledge or skill
A2TOEICMorefirm
US /fɚm/
UK /fɜ:m/
- Countable Noun
- Company that sells goods or services
- Adjective
- Fairly hard or solid, not soft
- Unchanging and strong
A2TOEICMoreflip
US /flɪp/
UK /flɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- To move into a different position quickly
- Noun
- Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
- Movement of something from one position to another
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
forget about
US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
A1Morefriction
US /ˈfrɪkʃən/
UK /ˈfrɪkʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Disagreement between two or more people
- Force preventing motion between bodies in contact
B2Morefussy
US /ˈfʌsi/
UK /'fʌsɪ/
- Adjective
- Complaining often; difficult to please
- Being too choosy about things; not easy to please
B1TOEICMoreglide
US /ɡlaɪd/
UK /ɡlaɪd/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move smoothly and quietly as if without effort
- (Plane) to fly without using the engines
- Noun
- A smooth, continuous movement.
- A smooth transition between two musical notes.
B1Moregot 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
A1Moregrade
US /ɡred/
UK /ɡreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a road the required angle of slope
- To determine the level or quality of something
- Noun
- Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
- Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
B1TOEICMoregrip
US /ɡrɪp/
UK /ɡrɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hold someone's interest
- To hold something in your hand very firmly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong understanding of an idea
- Control over something or someone
A2Morehandy
US /ˈhændi/
UK /'hændɪ/
- Adjective
- Convenient, easy to use, easy to reach
- Being skillful in performing small tasks
C2Morehas its place
US
UK
- Idiom
- To be useful or important in a particular situation.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreinspection
US /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/
UK /ɪnˈspekʃn/
- Noun
- Official examination to make sure everything is ok
B1TOEICMorelisten out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To pay attention in order to hear a particular sound.
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
A1Moreon a regular basis
US //ɑn ə ˈrɛgjələr ˈbeɪsəs//
UK
- Phrase
- Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
B1Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreout 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.
A1Morepad
US /pæd/
UK /pæd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
- Soft section on the bottom of some animals' feet
- Transitive Verb
- To put soft material in to provide comfort
- To take money dishonestly by adding extra charges
B1TOEICMorepaintwork
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The paint finish on a surface; painted parts
C2Morepressure
US /ˈprɛʃɚ/
UK /'preʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- Force, weight when pressing against a thing
- Transitive Verb
- To apply force to something
- To persuade or force someone to do something
A2TOEICMorerecommend
US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
UK /ˌrekə'mend/
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or suggest that someone do something
- To endorse or support something publicly.
A2TOEICMoreregular
US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/
UK /ˈregjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- Occurring or being done frequently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Customers who frequently visit a place
- Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
A2TOEICMorescratch
US /skrætʃ/
UK /skrætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- To make a small cut or mark on a surface
- Noun
- Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
- A small cut or mark on a surface
B1TOEICMoresevere
US /səˈvɪr/
UK /sɪ'vɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Very bad; harsh
- (Of clothes, etc.) plain; simple; not decorated
A2TOEICMoreshapes and sizes
US
UK
- Phrase
- A wide variety of forms and dimensions.
B1Moreslippery
US /ˈslɪpəri/
UK /ˈslɪpəri/
- Adjective
- Difficult to hold or stand as it's smooth/wet/icy
- Hard to pin down; avoiding telling facts; evasive
B1Morestretch
US /strɛtʃ/
UK /stretʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- To make something bigger by pulling on it
- Noun
- Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
- A consecutive row of things
A2TOEICMorestrip
US /strɪp/
UK /strɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- To remove something, e.g. paint from a wall
- Countable Noun
- Long narrow piece, such as ribbon or land
B1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moretorch
US /tɔrtʃ/
UK /tɔ:tʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Light or flame to be carried in the hand
- Transitive Verb
- To set fire to something
B1Moretough
US /tʌf/
UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
A2Moretricky
US /ˈtrɪki/
UK /'trɪkɪ/
- Adjective
- Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- Likely to use tricks; dishonest or deceptive
A2Moreunderside
US /ˈʌndɚˌsaɪd/
UK /ˈʌndəsaɪd/
- Noun
- Lower side of anything
C2Morewarm up
US /wɔːrm ʌp/
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
A1Morework out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1More
