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absolute
US /ˈæbsəˌlut/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:t/
- Adjective
- Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- Not capable of being doubted or questioned; certain.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is complete, total, pure, certain
- (in philosophy) a concept of an ultimate, unconditional reality
A2Moreapparently
US /əˈpærəntlɪ/
UK /əˈpærəntli/
- Adverb
- According to what you heard; from what can be seen
A2TOEICMorearoma
US /əˈromə/
UK /ə'rəʊmə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Noticeable pleasing smell
B2Moreat 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.
C2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreatmosphere
US /ˈætməˌsfɪr/
UK /'ætməsfɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Air around us
- Feeling or mood of a place
A2Morebother
US /ˈbɑðɚ/
UK /'bɒðə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- To take the trouble to do something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Problems, concern or worry for someone
- A disturbance; trouble
A2TOEICMoreconnect
US /kəˈnɛkt/
UK /kə'nekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To associate a thing with something else
- To join or attach things together
A2Morecrab
US /kræb/
UK /kræb/
- Noun
- Sea creature with a hard shell and two claws
- Intransitive Verb
- To complain about something in an annoying way
B2Moredark circle
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A dark discoloration of the skin under the eyes.
demon
US /ˈdimən/
UK /'di:mən/
- Noun
- Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit
B1Morediscontinue
US /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnju/
UK /ˌdɪskən'tɪnju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To put an end to an activity or practice
B2Moredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Morefeed
US /fid/
UK /fi:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- To push something through an opening
- Uncountable Noun
- Food given to animals
A2TOEICMorefreak
US /friːk/
UK /friːk/
- Adjective
- (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- Noun
- A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
- A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
B2Morefreak out
US /frik aʊt/
UK /fri:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
- To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
B2Moregarbage
US /ˈgɑ:rbɪdʒ/
UK /ˈgɑ:bɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Waste material that has been thrown out
B1TOEICMorego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Moregot 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 to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheat
US /hit/
UK /hi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- Particular temperature at which to cook something
- Transitive Verb
- To make hot or hotter
A2Morehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreintend
US /ɪnˈtɛnd/
UK /ɪnˈtend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To plan or want to do something
A2TOEICMorekimchi
US /kɪmtʃhi:/
UK /kɪmtʃi:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Korean spicy cabbage dish
C2Morelamp
US /læmp/
UK /læmp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device to produce light, using electricity/oil/gas
- A source of illumination.
- Transitive Verb
- To illuminate with or as if with a lamp.
B1Moreliterally
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
A1Moremassage
US /məˈsɑ:ʒ/
UK /ˈmæsɑ:ʒ/
- Noun
- Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
- Transitive Verb
- To rub back, neck etc. to relieve pain or relax
- To make facts, etc. look better for your benefit
B2Moremy eye
US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/
UK /ˈmaɪ ai/
- other
- Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
B2Morepalm
US /pɑ:m/
UK /pɑ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Inner area of a person's hand
- Tropical tree with large leaves only at its top
- Transitive Verb
- To hide something in your hand
- To push someone way with your hand
B1Morepoison
US /ˈpɔɪzən/
UK /ˈpɔɪzn/
- Transitive Verb
- To affect something in a very negative way
- To hurt or kill with a dangerous substance
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Substance that can kill when eaten/drunk
- Something that has a harmful or destructive influence.
A2Morepoisonous
US /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
UK /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
- Adjective
- Harmful; unfriendly; unpleasant
- Causing sickness or death when eaten or drunk
A2Morepoop
US /pup/
UK /pu:p/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feces
- Intransitive Verb
- To defecate
C2Moreprank
US /præŋk/
UK /præŋk/
- Noun
- Trick performed to make people look foolish
C1Morepress
US /prɛs/
UK /pres/
- Noun
- Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- General term for TV, radio, newspapers
- Transitive Verb
- To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron
- To repeatedly ask someone to do something
A2TOEICMoreprocedure
US /prəˈsidʒɚ/
UK /prəˈsi:dʒə(r)/
- Noun
- A medical operation
- Usual or standard steps taken to do something
B1TOEICMoreprojection
US /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/
UK /prəˈdʒekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A prediction; guess about future developments
- An image on a screen
B1TOEICMoreprojector
US /prəˈdʒɛktɚ/
UK /prə'dʒektə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Machine displaying an enlarged image on a screen
B2Morepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorerate it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
B1Morerotate
US /ˈroʊteɪt/
UK /rəʊˈteɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly change people who perform a role
- To regularly change the crops that grow in a field
B2Moresame 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.
A1Moreshampoo
US /ʃæmˈpu/
UK /ʃæmˈpu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Substance used to wash the hair
- Transitive Verb
- To use shampoo to wash your hair
B2Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMorethrow away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- To put things in the trash
A1Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moretrash
US /træʃ/
UK /træʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Garbage or anything that is worthless
- Transitive Verb
- To throw away in the garbage
- To criticize; claim person/thing is inferior
B2TOEICMoretrue form
US
UK
- Noun
- The actual or genuine appearance or nature of someone or something, often hidden or disguised.
- The original or unaltered state of something before any changes or transformations.
A2Moretuna
US /ˈtu:nə/
UK /ˈtju:nə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large sea fish that is caught for food
B2Moretutor
US /ˈtu:tə(r)/
UK /ˈtju:tə(r)/
- Noun
- A teacher who deals with students personally
- Transitive Verb
- To give private instruction to someone
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