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act out
US /ækt aʊt/
UK /ækt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To perform a role before going on stage; practice
- To perform or represent something through actions.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
beat
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
A2Morebee
US /bi/
UK /bi:/
- Noun
- Gathering to perform activities and tasks together
- Black and yellow insect that makes honey
B1Morebeing with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- Supporting someone's opinion or cause.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Accompanying someone; spending time with someone.
- Supporting someone; agreeing with someone.
A1Morebits and bobs
US /bɪts ənd bɑbz/
UK /bɪts ənd bɒbz/
- other
- Various small items or tasks.
B2Morecall on
US /kɔl ɑn/
UK /kɔ:l ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
- To visit someone
A1Morecare for
US /kɛr fɔr/
UK /kɛə fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
A1Morechum
US /tʃʌm/
UK /tʃʌm/
- Countable Noun
- A friend; pal
C1Moreclue
US /klu/
UK /klu:/
- Noun
- Information that helps explain something; hint
B1Moredizzy
US /ˈdɪzi/
UK /ˈdɪzi/
- Adjective
- Feeling light-headed and as if you might fall
- Causing someone to feel unsteady, confused, or amazed.
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a giddy light-headed manner
B1Moreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMorefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Moreglad
US /ɡlæd/
UK /ɡlæd/
- Adjective
- Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- Happy that something happened; pleased
A2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Moreinvent
US /ɪnˈvɛnt/
UK /ɪnˈvent/
- Transitive Verb
- To create something such as a story or excuse
- To create something useful for the first time
A2TOEICMorejolly
US /'dʒɑ:lɪ/
UK /'dʒɒlɪ/
- Adjective
- Being full of cheer, friendliness and happiness
B2Morekitten
US /ˈkɪtn/
UK /ˈkɪtn/
- Countable Noun
- Young cat
B1Morelocal
US /ˈloʊkl/
UK /ˈləʊkl/
- Noun
- Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- People who live in the area being discussed
- Adjective
- Relating to a particular area, city, or town
A2TOEICMoremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moremassive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
B1Moremore than once
US
UK
- Phrase
- On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
nursery
US /ˈnɜ:rsəri/
UK /ˈnɜ:səri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
- Room in a hospital where babies are cared for
B1Moreodd
US /ɑd/
UK /ɒd/
- Adjective
- Being unmatched with someone or something
- Being a number not able to be divided by two
A2Morepenny
US /ˈpɛni/
UK /ˈpeni/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Countable Noun
- Small coin worth 1/100th of a pound
- A British unit of currency, one-hundredth of a pound.
B1Morepet
US /pɛt/
UK /pet/
- Countable Noun
- Animal kept by a person for company and friendship
- Transitive Verb
- To gently touch an animal or person; stroke
- To kiss and cuddle, sometimes in a sexual way
A2Moreplum
US /plʌm/
UK /plʌm/
- Countable Noun
- Type of juicy red or yellow fruit with a stone
B2Morepocket
US /ˈpɑkɪt/
UK /'pɒkɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
- Area of space
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into your pocket
- To take or hide something illegally
A2TOEICMorepoliceman
US /pəˈlismən/
UK /pəˈli:smən/
- Countable Noun
- Male police officer
C2Morepony
US /ˈponi/
UK /'pəʊnɪ/
- Noun
- Small young horse
B2Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepotter
US /'pɑ:tər/
UK /'pɒtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
- Countable Noun
- Someone who makes pots, bowls etc. out of clay
C2Morerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Moreseagull
US /ˈsiːɡʌl/
UK /ˈsi:gʌl/
- Countable Noun
- A white bird often seen next to the sea
B2Moreshare
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
A2TOEICMoreshout
US /ʃaʊt/
UK /ʃaʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To speak very loudly to get attention
- Noun
- Speaking loudly so you get attention
A2Moresinge
US /sɪndʒ/
UK /sɪndʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To burn lightly, often to remove hair
C2Moreslimy
US /ˈslaɪmi/
UK /ˈslaɪmi/
- Adjective
- With or resembling slime; disgustingly thick
B2Moreslippy
US /ˈslɪpi/
UK /ˈslɪpi/
- Adjective
- Tending to cause things to slip or slide
B1Moresnail
US /snel/
UK /sneɪl/
- Noun
- Slow moving creature with soft body and hard shell
B2Moresoar
US /sɔr, sor/
UK /sɔ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
- To fly or rise high in the air
B2TOEICMoresolution
US /səˈluʃən/
UK /səˈlu:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- Way to solve or deal with a problem
A2Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moretap
US /tæp/
UK /tæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- To spy one someone electronically
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
- Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
A2Moretask
US /tæsk/
UK /tɑ:sk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- Transitive Verb
- To be given something to do, e.g. wash dishes
A2TOEICMoretricky
US /ˈtrɪki/
UK /'trɪkɪ/
- Adjective
- Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- Likely to use tricks; dishonest or deceptive
A2Morevet
US /vɛt/
UK /vet/
- Noun
- Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
- Transitive Verb
- To make a careful and critical examination
B2Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Morewhale
US /hwel, wel/
UK /weɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
- To hunt and catch whales
- Countable Noun
- a very large sea mammal that breathes air through a hole at the top of its head and looks like a giant fish
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