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alpha
US /'ælfə/
UK /ˈælfə/
- Noun
- First letter in the Greek alphabet
- Adjective
- Most powerful (animals of the same sex)
B1Morealphabet
US /ˈælfəˌbɛt, -bɪt/
UK /ˈælfəbet/
- Noun
- Letters, symbols, characters of a written language
B1Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Moreboom
US /bum/
UK /bu:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- A very loud and deep sound
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience a rapid increase in growth
- To make a very loud and deep sound
B1Morecod
US /kɑ:d/
UK /kɒd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of large fish that is often eaten
B2Morecollect
US /kəˈlɛkt/
UK /kəˈlekt/
- Adverb
- By asking the receiver of a call to pay for it
- Transitive Verb
- To ask for money, e.g. for a charity
- To gather things, people together in one place
A2Morecosy
US /ˈkozi/
UK /'kəʊzɪ/
- Adjective
- Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
B1Morecrack
US /kræk/
UK /kræk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- Unexpected and hard hit to the body
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- To hit someone or something hard and unexpectedly
B1Morecrate
US /kret/
UK /kreɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Large wooden container for transporting goods
- Transitive Verb
- To put objects in a large wooden box for delivery
B2Moredespair
US /dɪˈspɛr/
UK /dɪ'speə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have lost all hope; lose heart
- Uncountable Noun
- Felling of having lost all hope
B1TOEICMoredig
US /dɪɡ/
UK /dɪg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move material to create a hole
- To search or investigate thoroughly.
A2Moredish out
US /dɪʃ aʊt/
UK /diʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give or say things to people without thinking about them carefully
- To criticize a person
A2Moredoggy
US /ˈdɔɡi, ˈdɑɡi/
UK /'dɒɡɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Word for dog used by and to children
C2Moreduck
US /dʌk/
UK /dʌk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid doing something that is difficult
- To lower your head to avoid hitting something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common type of water bird
B1Moreextraordinary
US /ɪkˈstrɔ:rdəneri/
UK /ɪkˈstrɔ:dnri/
- Adjective
- Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- Additional to or different from what is usual or regular.
B1TOEICMoreflee
US /fli/
UK /fli:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
B1Morefog
US /fɔ:g/
UK /fɒg/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cloudy air that makes seeing things difficult
- Intransitive Verb
- To have water drops on it so you cannot see out
B1Morefreshen
US /ˈfrɛʃən/
UK /'freʃn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become fresh
B1Morefrom the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
A1Moregee
US /dʒi/
UK /dʒi:/
- Interjection
- Give a command to a horse to turn to right
- Used to express concern or surprise
C2Moregoodness
US /ˈɡʊdnɪs/
UK /ˈgʊdnəs/
- Interjection
- (Used to express slight surprise)
- Uncountable Noun
- Nourishment; good food value
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehen
US /hɛn/
UK /hen/
- Countable Noun
- Adult female chicken
B2Morehiccup
US /ˈhɪkəp/
UK /'hɪkʌp/
- Noun
- A spasm of the diaphragm emitting a sharp sound
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sound after a spasm of the diaphragm
B2Morehick
US
UK
- Noun
- Someone who is awkward, simple and provincial
B2Morein charge
US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Adverb
- To be responsible for
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.
A1Morejump to it
US /dʒʌmp tu ɪt/
UK /dʒʌmp tu: ɪt/
- other
- To start doing something quickly and enthusiastically.
B1Morekick
US /kɪk/
UK /kɪk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
A2Morelay
US /le/
UK /leɪ/
- Adjective
- Amateur; not being a trained priest
- Transitive Verb
- To place a bet on a game outcome
- (Of a bird, etc.) to produce eggs from its body
A2Morelazy
US /ˈlezi/
UK /ˈleɪzi/
- Adjective
- Not liking to work or make an effort; idle
A2Morelike a train
US /laɪk ə treɪn/
UK /laɪk ə treɪn/
- other
- In a powerful, unstoppable manner.
B2Morelullaby
US /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/
UK /'lʌləbaɪ/
- Noun
- Quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep
- Transitive Verb
- To sing a lullaby to (someone).
B2Moremud
US /mʌd/
UK /mʌd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft, wet dirt
A2Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on wheels
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having wheels attached for easy movement.
- Phrase
- Mobile; equipped to travel.
- Mounted on wheels; mobile.
A1Moreox
US /ɑ:ks/
UK /ɒks/
- Countable Noun
- Cow-like animal kept for providing milk or meat
B2Morepig
US /pɪɡ/
UK /pɪg/
- Countable Noun
- Animal that bacon, pork and ham come from
- Greedy person
B1Morepopped
US /pɒpt/
UK /pɒpt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
B2Moreram
US /ræm/
UK /ræm/
- Noun
- Heavy device used to break through a door by force
- Male sheep
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something hard with another object
- To push something forcefully into place
B1Morerosy
US /ˈrozi/
UK /'rəʊzɪ/
- Adjective
- Pink or red in color, as from being healthy
- Having a good possibility for future success
A2Moreshoe
US /ʃu/
UK /ʃu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Outer covering for the foot, often made of leather
- Piece of metal nailed under a horse's foot
- Transitive Verb
- To put a metal ring on a horse's foot
A2Moreshoelace
US /ˈʃuˌles/
UK /ˈʃu:leɪs/
- Countable Noun
- String used for fastening shoes
C2Moresilly
US /ˈsɪli/
UK /'sɪlɪ/
- Adjective
- Careless
- Acting funny or playfully
A2Moresilly me
US
UK
- Interjection
- An expression used to acknowledge one's own foolishness or mistake in a lighthearted or self-deprecating way.
A1Moresinge
US /sɪndʒ/
UK /sɪndʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To burn lightly, often to remove hair
C2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Morestick by
US
UK
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to support someone or something during a difficult time.
A2Moresuper
US /ˈsupɚ/
UK /ˈsu:pə(r)/
- Adjective
- Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
A2Moretick
US /tɪk/
UK /tɪk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To function properly or normally
- (Clock) to make light regular timed noise
- Countable Noun
- Small blood-sucking insect that lives on the skin
- Written mark to show something is correct or done
B1Moretiresome
US /ˈtaɪrsəm/
UK /ˈtaiəsəm/
- Adjective
- Causing you to feel bored, annoyed or impatient
C1Moretrack
US /træk/
UK /træk/
- Transitive Verb
- To use marks to follow a wild animal
- To move a certain way/follow a particular course
- Noun
- A circular course for running
- Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
A2TOEICMoretreasure
US /ˈtrɛʒɚ/
UK /'treʒə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Valuable things collected, and often hidden
- Someone or something that is worth a lot
- Transitive Verb
- To value something you keep very much
- To take great care of because you love/value it
A2TOEICMoretummy
US /ˈtʌmi/
UK /'tʌmɪ/
- Noun
- Stomach or belly
- A child's word for stomach or abdomen.
C1Moreunstoppable
US /ʌnˈstɑ:pəbl/
UK /ʌnˈstɒpəbl/
- Adjective
- Not capable of being stopped
B1Morevan
US /væn/
UK /væn/
- Noun
- Truck with an enclosed cargo space
A2TOEICMorewag
US /wæɡ/
UK /wæɡ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move side to side or up and down repetitively
B2TOEICMorewatch out
US /wɑtʃ aʊt/
UK /wɔtʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be careful; to be alert to danger
A1Morewhine
US /hwaɪn, waɪn/
UK /waɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To complain in an annoying crying voice
- Uncountable Noun
- Complaints made in an annoying crying voice
B2Morewig
US /wɪɡ/
UK /wɪg/
- Noun
- Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
B2Morewoolly
US /ˈwʊli/
UK /'wʊlɪ/
- Adverb
- Confused and vague; used especially of thinking
- Adjective
- Having a fluffy character or appearance
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