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accomplish
US /əˈkɑmplɪʃ/
UK /ə'kʌmplɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To succeed in doing; complete successfully
B1TOEICMoreadvanced level
US
UK
- Noun
- A high or complex stage of learning or skill.
- Adjective
- Indicating a high degree of proficiency or expertise.
A2Morealong 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.
A2Morearrive at
US /əˈraɪv æt/
UK /əˈraiv æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- To reach a conclusion or decision after thinking about something.
A2Moreat a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Moreat school
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present and attending school.
A1Moreat work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Morebag on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone, often unfairly or excessively.
A1Morebathroom
US /ˈbæθru:m/
UK /ˈbɑ:θru:m/
- Noun
- Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
B1Moreblow on
US /blo ɑn/
UK /bləu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To exhale air onto a surface or object.
- To play a wind instrument by forcing air into it.
A1Morechat
US /tʃæt/
UK /tʃæt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk in a friendly and relaxed manner
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A friendly and relaxed talk with friends
A2Moreclock on
US /klɑk ɑn/
UK /klɒk ɒn/
- other
- To register the start time of work using a time clock.
B1Morecloset
US /ˈklɑzɪt, ˈklɔzɪt/
UK /'klɒzɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- Transitive Verb
- To go or put someone into a room for some privacy
B2Morecut down
US /kʌt daʊn/
UK /kʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce your use of something
- To fell a tree.
A1Moredaily conversation
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Informal talk about matters of common interest; everyday conversation.
A1Morefluffy
US /ˈflʌfi/
UK /'flʌfɪ/
- Adjective
- Containing air and being light in weight
B2Morefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMorego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Morehalfway through
US
UK
- Adverb
- At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
- Phrase
- Having completed approximately half of something.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morejar
US /dʒɑr/
UK /dʒɑ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- To make a harsh sound to the ears
- Countable Noun
- Glass container for foods
B2Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Morelevel
US /ˈlɛvəl/
UK /'levl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Specific height of something
- Amount of ability you have compared to others
- Transitive Verb
- To aim a gun at someone
- To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
A2TOEICMoremeet up
US /mit ʌp/
UK /mi:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange to meet someone.
A1Moremove to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
A2Moreneighbor
US /ˈnebɚ/
UK /'neɪbə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who lives, or is near, you
- A country or area next to another.
- Adjective
- Situated near or next to something.
B1Moreon a plate
US /ɑn e plet/
UK /ɔn ə pleit/
- Phrase
- To receive something easily, without much effort.
- Presented to someone without them having to work for it.
A1Moreon and off
US /ɑn ənd ɔf/
UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/
- Adverb
- Intermittently; not continuously.
- Adjective
- Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
A1Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreon the tap
US /ɑn ðə tæp/
UK /ɒn ðə tæp/
- other
- Available for use or supply at any time.
B1Morepack up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To put things into boxes and take them home
A1Morepasta
US /ˈpɑ:stə/
UK /ˈpæstə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of Italian food, such as spaghetti
B1Morepick out
US /pɪk aʊt/
UK /pik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To choose or select one item from many
- To distinguish or recognize something or someone from a group.
A1Morepodcast
US /'pɑ:dkæst/
UK /'pɒdkɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
A2Morepractice
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
A2TOEICMoreprepare yourself
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get yourself ready for something.
A2Moreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMorereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMorerecycle
US /riˈsaɪkəl/
UK /ˌri:'saɪkl/
- Transitive Verb
- To use old ideas or concepts again
- To send used things to be turned into new things
A2Morerepeat
US /rɪˈpit/
UK /rɪˈpi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Action that is done again
- Musical passage that is to be played again
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something over again
- To say something you have learned and memorized
A2TOEICMoresauce
US /sɔs/
UK /sɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
B1Moreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMoreshine
US /ʃaɪn/
UK /ʃaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To point a light in a certain direction
- To make or produce a bright light
- Transitive Verb
- To make something clean by using a polish
A2Moresimmer
US /ˈsɪmɚ/
UK /'sɪmə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cook or be cooked so that it is just boiling
B2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Morespeak out
US /spik aʊt/
UK /spi:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
A1Moresplash
US /splæʃ/
UK /splæʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To throw water or liquids in many directions
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of throwing water in various directions
B1Moresprinkle
US /ˈsprɪŋkəl/
UK /'sprɪŋkl/
- Transitive Verb
- To throw a little water on something
- To scatter (e.g. salt) in drops using the fingers
B2Morestore
US /stɔr, stor/
UK /stɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To put things in a place for later use
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where things are kept for future use
- Place where you can go to buy things
A2TOEICMoretake off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
A1Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Moretaste good
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a pleasant flavor.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretie
US /taɪ/
UK /taɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- To require someone to be in a specific place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
- Strong connection between people, countries
A2TOEICMoretime flies
US /taɪm flaɪz/
UK /taim flaɪz/
- Idiom
- Used to express that time seems to pass very quickly.
A1Moreturn off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone feel negatively about something
A1Moreturn on
US /tɚn ɑn/
UK /tə:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to be interested or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
- To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
A1Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewalk back
US /ˈwɔk bæk/
UK /ˈwɔ:k bæk/
- other
- To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
- To return by walking, usually the way one came.
B2Morewalk down
US /wɔk daʊn/
UK /wɔ:k daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To walk along or down something.
- To proceed along an aisle, especially at a wedding.
A1Morewave
US /wev/
UK /weɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Movement of sound, air or energy
- Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to move side to side or back and forth
A2Morewhisk
US /hwɪsk, wɪsk/
UK /wɪsk/
- Transitive Verb
- To beat egg, etc. to add air and make it light
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A kitchen tool for beating food such as eggs to add air and make it light
B2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewrite in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To add text to a document or form.
- To vote for a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot by writing it in.
A1Moreyawn
US /jɔn/
UK /jɔ:n/
- Noun
- Opening the mouth wide and take a deep breath
- Intransitive Verb
- To open the mouth wide and take a deep breath
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