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army
US /ˈɑrmi/
UK /'ɑ:mɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
A2Moreblanket
US /ˈblæŋkɪt/
UK /'blæŋkɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of cloth you covers yourself with in bed
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something completely so it cannot be seen
A2TOEICMorebooze
US /buz/
UK /bu:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcohol; alcoholic drink
- Intransitive Verb
- To drink alcohol, especially in large quantities.
B2Morebow
US /bo/
UK /baʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (cause to) curve or bend
- Noun
- Wooden weapon made to shoot arrows
- Front part of a boat
A2Morebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Morebull
US /bʊl/
UK /bʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
- Uncountable Noun
- Nonsense; untrue or foolish statements
B1Morecaterpillar
US /ˈkætɚˌpɪlɚ, ˈkætə-/
UK /'kætəpɪlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Insect with many legs that becomes a butterfly
B2Morecheat
US /tʃit/
UK /tʃi:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- To escape death or harm, through luck or skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One who is unfaithful to their wife, partner etc.
- One who lies or breaks rules to get what they want
B1Morecocoon
US /kəˈkun/
UK /kəˈku:n/
- Countable Noun
- Case spun by many insects for protection
- Something that envelops or surrounds in a protective or comforting way.
- Transitive Verb
- To wrap or envelop in something, especially for protection or comfort; to isolate.
B2Morecrawl
US /krɔl/
UK /krɔ:l/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move very slowly or cautiously
- To move along with the body close to the ground
- Uncountable Noun
- Very slow progress (e.g. traffic)
B1Morecub
US /kʌb/
UK /kʌb/
- Countable Noun
- Young of certain animals, e.g. fox, lion or bear
B1Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moredig
US /dɪɡ/
UK /dɪg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move material to create a hole
- To search or investigate thoroughly.
A2Moredig around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To search for something by looking through and moving things around.
A2Moreexcitement
US /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
UK /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- Something that causes great enthusiasm and eagerness.
A2Moreexercise
US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
UK /'eksəsaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work out to become stronger and healthier
- To retain your ability or practice your skills
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical activity to increase health and strength
- Set of questions in a text book
A2Morefluffy
US /ˈflʌfi/
UK /'flʌfɪ/
- Adjective
- Containing air and being light in weight
B2Morefurry
US /ˈfə:ri, ˈfʌri/
UK /'fɜ:rɪ/
- Adjective
- Covered with a dense coat of fine hairs
B1Moregain
US /ɡen/
UK /ɡeɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase in something, such as weight
- To get something wanted, needed or valued
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in something, such as weight
A2TOEICMoregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Moregrass
US /græs/
UK /grɑ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To betray someone
- To cover an area of ground to make a lawn or field
- Uncountable Noun
- Slang name for marijuana
A2Morehiss
US /hɪs/
UK /hɪs/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a very long 's' sound to show disapproval
- Noun
- A very long 's' sound to show disapproval
B1Morehiya
US /ˈhaɪjə/
UK /ˈhaɪjə/
- Interjection
- Another way to say 'hi' or 'hello'
C2Morehoo
US /hu:/
UK /hu:/
- Interjection
- Dialect West Yorkshire and Lancashire she
C1Morehooray
US /hʊˈre/
UK /hʊ'reɪ/
- Interjection
- Said to show delight at something happening
B2Moreitchy
US /ˈɪtʃi/
UK /ˈɪtʃi/
- Adjective
- Nervous and unable to relax
- (Of skin, etc.) irritated so you want to scratch it
B1Morelazy
US /ˈlezi/
UK /ˈleɪzi/
- Adjective
- Not liking to work or make an effort; idle
A2Morelumpy
US /ˈlʌmpi/
UK /'lʌmpɪ/
- Adjective
- Like or containing small hard or sticky lumps
B1Moremama
US /ˈmɑmə/
UK /'mæmə/
- Noun
- A mother
B2Moremeow
US /miˈaʊ/
UK /mɪ'aʊ/
- Noun
- Cry like a cat
- Intransitive Verb
- To cry like a cat
C1Moremoo
US /mu/
UK /mu:/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of cows) to make a loud, low-pitched noise
B2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moremud
US /mʌd/
UK /mʌd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft, wet dirt
A2Morenaughty
US /ˈnɔti/
UK /'nɔ:tɪ/
- Adjective
- Behaving badly, e.g. so as to annoy adults
B1Moreno pain, no gain
US /no peɪn no geɪn/
UK /nəʊ peɪn nəʊ geɪn/
- Proverb
- Success requires hard work and effort.
B1Morepinky
US /ˈpɪŋki/
UK /ˈpɪŋki/
- Noun
- Little finger; finger farthest from the thumb
C2Moreprofessor
US /prəˈfɛsɚ/
UK /prəˈfesə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Teacher who teaches at a college or university
- A title given to a teacher of the highest academic rank in a college or university.
A2Moreraw
US /rɔ/
UK /rɔ:/
- Adjective
- Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- Being inexperienced
B1Moreskip
US /skɪp/
UK /skɪp/
- Countable Noun
- Very large waste disposal bin
- Intransitive Verb
- To move forward by taking fast steps and jumps
- To move rapidly, from one topic to another
B2Moreslip
US /slɪp/
UK /slɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- A field position in cricket
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To begin to fall as a result of losing balance
- To escape or become free from something
B1TOEICMoresnake
US /snek/
UK /sneɪk/
- Noun
- An animal with a long body, no arms or legs
- Intransitive Verb
- To move like a snake
- To wind in a long path like the shape of a snake
B1Moresoar
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
B2TOEICMorespiky
US /ˈspaɪki/
UK /ˈspaɪki/
- Adjective
- Having a long sharp point
B2Moresqueak
US /skwik/
UK /skwi:k/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a short very high cry or sound
C1Moresquirrel
US /ˈskwɚrəl, ˈskwʌr-/
UK /'skwɪrəl/
- Countable Noun
- Small furry tree-living animal with a big tail
B2Morestretch
US /strɛtʃ/
UK /stretʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- To make something bigger by pulling on it
- Noun
- Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
- A consecutive row of things
A2TOEICMoreteeny
US /ˈtini/
UK /'ti:nɪ/
- Adjective
- Very small
C2Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moretropical
US /ˈtrɑpɪkəl/
UK /ˈtrɒpɪkl/
- Adjective
- Hot and humid; near to the equator
- Very hot and humid
- Noun
- The tropical region of the earth
B1Moretweet
US /twit/
UK /twi:t/
- Noun
- Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
- Message sent to Twitter
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a weak chirping sound as of a small bird
B1Moretwist
US /twɪst/
UK /twɪst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn something in a circular direction
- To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
- Bend or sudden change of direction
A2Moreunderground
US /ˈʌndərgraʊnd/
UK /ˈʌndəgraʊnd/
- Adjective
- (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
- Secret or subversive.
- Noun
- Secret group organized to overthrow a government
- Subway system, e.g. in London
B1Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewhoa
US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/
- Interjection
- Tell someone to do something more slowly
- An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
C1Morewiggly
US
UK
- Adjective
- Curved or curving in and out in series of curves
C1Morewoo
US /wu/
UK /wu:/
- Transitive Verb
- (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
- To attempt to persuade to do something
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