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berry
US /ˈbɛri/
UK /'berɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round fruit from plants and trees
B2Moreblaze
US /blez/
UK /bleɪz/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn brightly
- (Of the sun, etc.) to shine brightly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bright light, as from a burning fire
- a sudden show of very strong feeling
B1Moreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morecall out
US /kɔl aʊt/
UK /kɔ:l aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- To announce or specify, e.g. in a list
- Transitive Verb
- To summon or request the presence of someone, especially for assistance or service.
- To publicly criticize or denounce someone for their actions or behavior.
A1Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecuckoo
US /ˈkuku, ˈkʊku/
UK /'kʊku:/
- Noun
- Bird that lays its eggs in the nest of other birds
C1Morecurtain
US /ˈkɚtn/
UK /'kɜ:tn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of cloth used to cover a window
- A screen in a theatre that can be raised or lowered
B1Moredistract
US /dɪˈstrækt/
UK /dɪ'strækt/
- Transitive Verb
- To draw someone's attention away from something
B1TOEICMoredown and dirty
US /daʊn ænd ˈdɝti/
UK /daʊn ænd ˈdɜ:ti/
- other
- Direct, straightforward, or involving hard work or difficult conditions.
C1Moredread
US /drɛd/
UK /dred/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To await with great fear
B2Moreedit
US /ˈɛdɪt/
UK /ˈedɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To check and make changes before publication
- To prepare scenes of a film into the final version
A2TOEICMoreendlessly
US /ˈɛndləslɪ/
UK /'endləslɪ/
- Adverb
- Without seeming to end; without limit
A2Moreerotic
US /ɪˈrɑtɪk/
UK /ɪ'rɒtɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning sex; arousing sexual desire
B2Morefairy
US /ˈfɛri/
UK /'feərɪ/
- Noun
- Small imaginary being that can do magic
B1Morefirm
US /fɚm/
UK /fɜ:m/
- Countable Noun
- Company that sells goods or services
- Adjective
- Fairly hard or solid, not soft
- Unchanging and strong
A2TOEICMoreformula
US /ˈfɔrmjələ/
UK /'fɔ:mjələ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A mathematical or scientific rule
- Plan, rule or method for doing or making something
A2TOEICMorefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Moregambler
US /ˈɡæmbəl/
UK /'ɡæmblə(r)/
- Noun
- Person who bets money on the outcome of events
B1Moreget along
US /ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɡet əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- To manage with what you have, e.g. money
A1Moreget on it
US /ɡɛt ɑn ɪt/
UK /ɡet ɒn ɪt/
- other
- To start working on a task or action promptly.
B1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morehallmark
US /ˈhɔ:lmɑ:rk/
UK /ˈhɔ:lmɑ:k/
- Noun
- Quality that is typical or defines person or thing
B2TOEICMorehardcore
US /'hɑ:dˌkoʊr/
UK /'hɑ:dkɔ:/
- Adjective
- (Of sex films, etc.) extremely explicit
- Extremely dedicated or enthusiastic
- Noun
- A subgenre of punk rock characterized by its intensity and aggression
C1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMorein touch
US /ɪn tʌtʃ/
UK /in tʌtʃ/
- Adjective
- Having contact or communication with someone.
- Aware of or informed about something.
B1Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejeopardy
US /ˈdʒɛpədi/
UK /'dʒepədɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- When something may be harmed, damaged or lost
B2TOEICMorejingle
US /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/
UK /ˈdʒɪŋgl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Light ringing sound like metal things being shaken
- Catchy song as used in ads to sell products
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause light ringing sounds by shaking objects
C1Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Morelawyer
US /ˈlɔjɚ/
UK /ˈlɔ:jə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Professional who helps people with the law
- A person who advises on legal matters and can act on their behalf.
B1TOEICMorelifetime
US /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/
UK /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The time between birth and death
- An opportunity that is unlikely to occur again.
- Adjective
- Lasting for the duration of someone's life or the existence of something.
B1Morenaked
US /ˈnekɪd/
UK /ˈneɪkɪd/
- Adjective
- Not wearing any clothes; without covering
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoil
US /ɔɪl/
UK /ɔɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- A liquid used for frying foods
- Thick, black liquid in the ground used as fuel
- Transitive Verb
- To add a liquid for frying foods
- To put liquid in a machine so it will run smoothly
A2Moreone of those things
US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/
UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/
- other
- An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
B2Morepan
US /pæn/
UK /pæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- To criticize, e.g. a film, in a strong way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Open metal container used for cooking
- Steel drum
A2Morepeace out
US
UK
- Interjection
- An informal way of saying goodbye.
B1Morepenetration
US /ˌpɛnɪˈtreʃən/
UK /ˌpenɪ'treɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of entering into or through something
B2Morepenis
US /ˈpinɪs/
UK /'pi:nɪs/
- Noun
- Male organ for copulation and urination
- (vulgar slang) The male sexual organ.
C2Moreporn
US /pɔrn/
UK /pɔ:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Short for pornography
B2Morepornography
US /pɔ:rˈnɑ:grəfi/
UK /pɔ:ˈnɒgrəfi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Pictures or stories that stimulate sexual desire
C1Morepowerless
US /ˈpaʊəlɪs/
UK /ˈpaʊəlɪs/
- Adjective
- Lacking control or influence
A2Moreracket
US /ˈrækɪt/
UK /'rækɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Stringed bat used in tennis, badminton etc.
- Uncountable Noun
- Activity to gain money easily/dishonestly
- Steady, loud noise that is unpleasant
B2Morereindeer
US /ˈreɪndɪr/
UK /ˈreɪndɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large type of deer, associated with Christmas
C1Morescrub
US /skrʌb/
UK /skrʌb/
- Transitive Verb
- To clean with hard rubbing
- Noun
- Act of cleaning with hard rubbing
- An insignificant or contemptible person; someone who thinks they are cool but has no money, job, or prospects.
B2Moresculpture
US /ˈskʌlptʃɚ/
UK /'skʌlptʃə(r)/
- Noun
- Work of art made by cutting stone, wood, clay etc.
B1Moreshout
US /ʃaʊt/
UK /ʃaʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To speak very loudly to get attention
- Noun
- Speaking loudly so you get attention
A2Moreshower
US /ˈʃaʊɚ/
UK /ˈʃaʊə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device producing falling water for cleaning
- Process of washing your body under running water
- Intransitive Verb
- To wash your body under running water
A2Morestore
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 over
US /tek ˈovɚ/
UK /teik ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- To assume control or possession of something.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethrill
US /θrɪl/
UK /θrɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
- A sudden feeling of fear or excitement.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feel sudden excitement or pleasure
- To cause someone to feel excited and pleased.
A2Moreto God
US /tə ɡɑd/
UK /tə ɡɒd/
- other
- Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
A2Moreturn 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.
A1Morevalid
US /ˈvælɪd/
UK /'vælɪd/
- Adjective
- Being in effect or in force, often legally
- Reasonable; based on sound assumptions
A2TOEICMorewander
US /ˈwɑ:ndə(r)/
UK /ˈwɒndə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move through a place with no particular purpose
- To move through a place with no particular purpose
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