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at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreatrocious
US /əˈtroʊʃəs/
UK /əˈtrəʊʃəs/
- Adjective
- Extremely bad or cruel
C1Morebaddie
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Main bad character in a film or work of fiction
C2Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebloodshot
US /ˈblʌdʃɑ:t/
UK /ˈblʌdʃɒt/
- Adjective
- (Of eyes) red due to tiredness, being drunk, etc.
C2Morecandy
US /ˈkændi/
UK /ˈkændi/
- Countable Noun
- Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
- Transitive Verb
- To coat food with sugar
B2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecream
US /krim/
UK /kri:m/
- Adjective
- Pale color that is yellowish white
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
- Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
B1Morecross
US /krɔs, krɑs/
UK /krɒs/
- Adjective
- Angry and upset
- From one side of something to the other
- Transitive Verb
- To put one thing over another e.g. arms
- To breed one type of animal or plant with another
A2Morecurl
US /kɚrl/
UK /kɜ:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To form something into a round or curved shape
- Noun
- Something that has the shape of a curve or ring
B2Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moredot
US /dɑt/
UK /dɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To place small amounts/things in various places
- To mark something by placing a small, round spot
- Noun
- Small round mark
B1TOEICMoreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
fade
US /fed/
UK /feɪd/
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause to lose brightness of color
- To lose strength or freshness
A2TOEICMorefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Morefix
US /fɪks/
UK /fɪks/
- Noun
- Answer to a problem
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange or prepare something
- To attach something so it will not move or change
A2TOEICMorefix up
US /fɪks ʌp/
UK /fiks ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To repair
- To arrange something.
A2Moregeometry
US /dʒiˈɑ:mətri/
UK /dʒiˈɒmətri/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mathematical study of shapes, surfaces, and space
- Mathematical shape of something
B2Moregive 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
A1Moreglossy
US /ˈɡlɔsi, ˈɡlɑsi/
UK /'ɡlɒsɪ/
- Adjective
- Smooth and shiny
B2TOEICMoregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregreasy
US /ˈɡrisi, -zi/
UK /ˈgri:si/
- Adjective
- Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
B2Moreguilt
US /ɡɪlt/
UK /gɪlt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Shame at doing something bad or wrong
A2TOEICMorehoodie
US /'hʊdɪ/
UK /'hʊdɪ/
- Countable Noun
- A cotton sweatshirt with a hood
C2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreiron
US /ˈaɪərn/
UK /ˈaɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- Golf club with a metal head
- Transitive Verb
- To use a hot flat-based machine to smooth clothes
B1Morelegend
US /ˈlɛdʒənd/
UK /'ledʒənd/
- Noun
- List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- Person famous for doing something very well
B1Moremad
US /mæd/
UK /mæd/
- Adjective
- Very angry
- Enthusiastic about something
A2Moremakeup
US /ˈmekˌʌp/
UK /'meɪkʌp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- The way in which something is formed or composed.
- Transitive Verb
- To invent or fabricate something.
- To compensate for something.
B2Moremama
US /ˈmɑmə/
UK /'mæmə/
- Noun
- A mother
B2Moremascara
US /mæˈskærə/
UK /mæ'skɑ:rə/
- Noun
- Makeup for making eyelashes look darker/longer
C1Moremessy
US /ˈmɛsi/
UK /'mesɪ/
- Adjective
- Being complex or difficult to fix
- Being untidy or dirty
A2Moremysterious
US /mɪˈstɪriəs/
UK /mɪˈstɪəriəs/
- Adjective
- Unusual; hard to understand or work out
A2Morenavy
US /ˈnevi/
UK /ˈneɪvi/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very dark shade of blue
- Armed force consisting of ships, sailors etc.
B1Morenecklace
US /ˈnɛklɪs/
UK /ˈnekləs/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of jewelry that hangs around the neck
B1Morenotification
US /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
UK /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of giving formal or official information
B2Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreoop
US
UK
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they make a mistake
C2Moreoutfit
US /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/
UK /'aʊtfɪt/
- Noun
- A set of clothing (with accessories)
- Transitive Verb
- To provide with clothing and other things
B2Morepepper
US /ˈpɛpɚ/
UK /ˈpepə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
- Hard covering of berries used as spices
- Transitive Verb
- To spread around randomly, as with bullets
- To sprinkle or season with pepper.
B1Moreperfume
US /pərˈfju:m/
UK /ˈpɜ:fju:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Liquid with a pleasing smell you put on your skin
- Nice, sweet or flowery smell
- Transitive Verb
- To add a pleasing smell to something
B1Morepersuade
US /pərˈsweɪd/
UK /pəˈsweɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to make someone to do, believe something
A2TOEICMorepolka
US /ˈpoʊlkə/
UK /ˈpɒlkə/
- Noun
- Couples' dance with steps and a hop in fast time
C2Morepolka dot
US
UK
- Noun
- A pattern consisting of round dots.
rip
US /rɪp/
UK /rɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
- (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
B1Morerip out
US /rɪp aʊt/
UK /rip aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something quickly and violently.
- To extract or remove something completely.
A1Moreroutine
US /ruˈtin/
UK /ru:ˈti:n/
- Adjective
- Happening or done regularly or habitually
- Always the same; boring through lack of variety
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Regular or habitual way of behaving or doing
- Series of actions that make up a performance
A2TOEICMorescience
US /ˈsaɪəns/
UK /'saɪəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of the physical world, based on facts
A2TOEICMoresecretive
US /ˈsikrɪtɪv, sɪˈkritɪv/
UK /ˈsi:krətɪv/
- Adjective
- Acting to not let other people know information
B1Moreseparate
US /'sepəreɪt/
UK /'sepəreɪt/
- Adjective
- Being different from or unrelated to another
- Not connected; different.
- Transitive Verb
- To divide two things by being in between them
- To move things away from each other
A2TOEICMoreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Moreshout out
US /ʃaʊt aʊt/
UK /ʃaut aut/
- Noun
- A public expression of greeting or praise.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
- To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
A2Moreshow off
US /ʃo ɔf/
UK /ʃəu ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
A1Moreskincare
US /'skɪnker/
UK /'skɪnkeə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Products designed to nourish the skin
C2Moreskinny
US /ˈskɪni/
UK /'skɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Too thin; very lean
B2Moreslay
US /sle/
UK /sleɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To kill violently
B2TOEICMoreslick
US /slɪk/
UK /slɪk/
- Adjective
- Confident; effortlessly effective
- Thin layer of oil
- Transitive Verb
- To make (e.g. the hair) sleek or smooth
B2Moreslick back
US /slɪk bæk/
UK /slɪk bæk/
- other
- To comb hair smoothly backward with a product to keep it in place.
B2Moresoda
US /ˈsoʊdə/
UK /ˈsəʊdə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet bubbly flavored drink
B2Moresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoretake off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
A1Morethrow on
US /θro ɑn/
UK /θrəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put on clothing quickly and carelessly.
A2Moretie
US /taɪ/
UK /taɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- To require someone to be in a specific place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
- Strong connection between people, countries
A2TOEICMoretutorial
US /tu:ˈtɔ:riəl/
UK /tju:ˈtɔ:riəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A lesson given to a small group
- A lesson or period of instruction given by a tutor.
- Adjective
- Relating to or used in a tutorial.
B2Morewarm up
US /wɔːrm ʌp/
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
A1More
