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careful
US /ˈkerfl/
UK /ˈkeəfl/
- Adjective
- Trying not to make mistakes; working slowly
- Cautious and attentive to potential dangers or problems.
A2Moreconfident
US /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/
UK /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
- Adjective
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Having a strong belief in the truth or certainty of something.
- Noun
- A person who is self-assured and believes in their abilities.
A2Morecorrect
US /kəˈrɛkt/
UK /kə'rekt/
- Adjective
- Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- True or accurate
- Transitive Verb
- To fix a problem
- To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
A2Morecut in
US /kʌt ɪn/
UK /kʌt in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To interrupt someone's conversation
- To enter a queue at the wrong place
A1Moredessert
US /dɪˈzɜ:rt/
UK /dɪˈzɜ:t/
- Noun
- Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
B2Moredish
US /dɪʃ/
UK /dɪʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- Food that has been prepared in a certain way
A2Moreexcite
US /ɪkˈsaɪt/
UK /ɪk'saɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something or someone become more active
- To make someone feel happy, interested or eager
A2TOEICMoreexcuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Morefor 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.
A1Moregrill
US /ɡrɪl/
UK /ɡrɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plate of food that has been grilled
- Metal bars on which food is cooked over fire
- Transitive Verb
- To cook directly over fire on a flat metal bars
- To ask many (difficult) questions for a long time
B1Moreheat
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
A2Morehungry
US /ˈhʌŋɡri/
UK /ˈhʌŋgri/
- Adjective
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
B2Morein half
US /ɪn hæf/
UK /in hɑ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
A1Morein real life
US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/
UK /in riəl laif/
- Phrase
- In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
A2Morejuicy
US /ˈdʒusi/
UK /'dʒu:sɪ/
- Adjective
- (Of a fruit) full of juice
A2Morekitchen
US /ˈkɪtʃən/
UK /ˈkɪtʃɪn/
- Noun
- Place where food is cooked
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the house
US /ɑn ði haʊs/
UK /ɔn ðə haus/
- Idiom
- Free; paid for by the establishment.
- Phrase
- Provided free by the establishment.
A1Morepasta
US /ˈpɑ:stə/
UK /ˈpæstə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of Italian food, such as spaghetti
B1Moreplate
US /plet/
UK /pleɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
- Transitive Verb
- To put a layer of metal on something to protect it
A2TOEICMorepolite
US /pəˈlaɪt/
UK /pəˈlaɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing good manners or respect for other people
A2TOEICMorepolitely
US /pəˈlaɪtlɪ/
UK /pə'laɪtlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a manner showing good manners or respect
A2Morepork
US /pɔ:rk/
UK /pɔ:k/
- Uncountable Noun
- Meat of a pig, used for food
B2Morepractice
US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
A2TOEICMoreserver
US /ˈsɚvɚ/
UK /'sɜ:və(r)/
- Countable Noun
- A computer which distributes files to others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who gives food to others at a table
A2Moretender
US /ˈtɛndɚ/
UK /'tendə(r)/
- Adjective
- Gentle; with great care or consideration
- Feeling pain when an area of skin is touched
- Noun
- A formal offer for something (e.g. some business)
B2TOEICMoretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
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