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adaptability
US /əˌdæptə'bɪlətɪ/
UK /əˌdæptə'bɪlətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Able to change, succeed in different conditions
- The ability to modify or adjust to different conditions or purposes.
B1Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
cap
US /kæp/
UK /kæp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Covering for the end or top of something
- Transitive Verb
- To cover the top or end of an object
- To limit the amount of usage of something
B1Morecaptain
US /ˈkæptən/
UK /'kæptɪn/
- Noun
- Title of a senior officer in the military
- Person in charge of a team, a ship or an airplane
- Transitive Verb
- To be in charge of a team, ship or airplane
B1Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morecarry on
US /ˈkæri ɑn/
UK /ˈkæri ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- To continue or keep doing something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue doing something
A1Morecome at
US /kʌm æt/
UK /kʌm æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach someone to attack them
A1Morecomposure
US /kəmˈpoʊʒə(r)/
UK /kəmˈpəʊʒə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Self-possession and control of emotions; calmness
C1Moreconsistently
US /kənˈsɪstəntlɪ/
UK /kən'sɪstəntlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a manner that is the same almost every time
- In every case or on every occasion; invariably
B1Morecook up
US /kʊk ʌp/
UK /kuk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent a story or plan, especially dishonestly.
- To prepare food quickly and easily.
A1Morecorner
US /ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
- Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
A2Morecreative
US /kriˈetɪv/
UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Having the ability to make something new
- Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
- Noun
- A person whose job involves creative work.
A2Moredefender
US /dɪˈfɛndɚ/
UK /dɪˈfendə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Fighter who fights against attack
B1Moredefensive
US /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
UK /dɪˈfensɪv/
- Adjective
- Protecting something, yourself from attack
B1Moredespite the fact
US
UK
- Preposition
- In spite of; notwithstanding.
- Conjunction
- Even though; although.
A2Moredo in
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredynamic
US /daiˈnæmik/
UK /daɪˈnæmɪk/
- Adjective
- Always active or energetic; getting things done
B1TOEICMoreelite
US /iˈliːt/
UK /iˈliːt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
- A person of the elite class.
- Adjective
- Belonging to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
B2Moreexperience in
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UK
- Phrase
- Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
B1Morefactor in
US /ˈfæktɚ ɪn/
UK /ˈfæktə in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
B2Morefame
US /fem/
UK /feɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- Widespread reputation, especially of a good kind.
B1TOEICMoregoal
US /ɡol/
UK /ɡəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
A2TOEICMoregoalkeeper
US /ˈɡolˌkipɚ/
UK /ˈgəʊlki:pə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Player in front of the goal trying to stop goals
C1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheader
US /ˈhɛdɚ/
UK /ˈhedə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Soccer shot made with head
B2Morehit with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To strike someone or something using an object.
- To suddenly realize or understand something.
A1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morein equal measure
US
UK
- Phrase
- To the same degree or extent.
- To the same extent or degree; equally.
B1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein form
US /ɪn fɔrm/
UK /in fɔ:m/
- Adjective
- In good physical condition; fit.
- Performing at a high level; doing well.
- Phrase
- In the correct or prescribed format.
A1Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the past
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UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreintensity
US /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/
UK /ɪn'tensətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Great energy, strength, or concentration
- The quality of being intense; the degree or amount of strength, force, etc.
A2TOEICMoreleague
US /liɡ/
UK /li:ɡ/
- Noun
- Group of people, countries with a common goal
- Association of sports teams that organizes matches
- Intransitive Verb
- To form a league; to unite for a common purpose.
A2TOEICMorelineup
US /'laɪnˌʌp/
UK /'laɪnʌp/
- Noun
- People arranged by police for identification
C2Morelongevity
US /lɑnˈdʒɛvɪti, lɔn-/
UK /lɒn'dʒevətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of time someone or something lives or lasts
B2Moremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoremidfield
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UK
- Noun
- Middle part of a playing field, e.g. in football
B2Moremidfielder
US /ˌmɪd'fi:ldə(r)/
UK /ˌmɪd'fi:ldə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Soccer player who plays in the center of the field
B1Morename for
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
A1Moreof all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff guard
US /ɔf ɡɑrd/
UK /ɔf ɡɑ:d/
- Adjective
- In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
- Unprepared for something; surprised.
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon and off
US /ɑn ənd ɔf/
UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/
- Adverb
- Intermittently; not continuously.
- Adjective
- Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
A1Morepitch
US /pɪtʃ/
UK /pɪtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- To throw a baseball to a batter
- Noun
- Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
- Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
B1TOEICMoreplay in
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- To have a role in a theatrical production.
A1Morepope
US /pop/
UK /pu:p/
- Proper Noun
- Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
B2Morepopularity
US /ˌpɑ:pjuˈlærəti/
UK /ˌpɒpjuˈlærəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being liked or supported by many people
- The extent to which something is widespread or commonly liked.
A2Morepremier
US /prɪˈmɪr,-ˈmjɪr,ˈprimɪr/
UK /'premɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Being the most influential, important, or best
- Noun
- Prime minister of a country
- The chief administrative official in some governments.
B1Moreprove
US /pruv/
UK /pru:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- To test the quality or worth of something.
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn out to be; be found to be.
A2TOEICMorereliable
US /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
UK /rɪˈlaɪəbl/
- Adjective
- Being likely to be true; believable
- Deserving of your trust; dependable
A2TOEICMorerepresent
US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/
- Transitive Verb
- To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- To show or describe something in a particular way
A2TOEICMorereputation
US /ˌrɛpjəˈteʃən/
UK /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common opinion that people have about someone
- A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic.
B1TOEICMoreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Morerun in
US /rʌn ɪn/
UK /rʌn in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrest person and take them to police station
- To drive engine slowly until ready for normal use
A1Morescore
US /skɔr, skor/
UK /skɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- Current number of points given in a game, contest
- Transitive Verb
- To mark or cut something with a sharp object
- To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
A2TOEICMoreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Morespell
US /spɛl/
UK /spel/
- Transitive Verb
- To lead to future trouble
- To be able to write (or say) the letters of a word
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Making some magic happen; form of words to do this
- Period of time; time when an action is being done
A2Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMoresquad
US /skwɑ:d/
UK /skwɒd/
- Noun
- A sports team
B1Morestick around
US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/
UK /stik əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain in place; not leave or go
A2Moreswing away
US /swɪŋ əˈweɪ/
UK /swɪŋ əˈweɪ/
- other
- To start swinging something repeatedly or energetically.
B2Moretactical
US /ˈtæktɪkəl/
UK /ˈtæktɪkl/
- Adjective
- Doing things to get the result you want; planned
- Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
B2Moretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Moretalent
US /ˈtælənt/
UK /'tælənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Natural ability of a person to do something well
- Person with a strong natural ability in something
B1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moretournament
US /ˈtʊrnəmənt, ˈtɚ-/
UK /'tʊənəmənt/
- Countable Noun
- Sports contest with many games to find a winner
B2Moreware
US /wɛr/
UK /weə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Articles made of the stated substance or method
B2Morewatch out
US /wɑtʃ aʊt/
UK /wɔtʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be careful; to be alert to danger
A1More
