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as a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
A1Moreasset
US /ˈæsˌɛt/
UK /'æset/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that has value to you
A2TOEICMorebehalf
US /bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑf/
UK /biˈhɑ:f/
- Noun
- As a representative of someone or a group.
- For the good of someone or something.
B2TOEICMorebunch
US /bʌntʃ/
UK /bʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
B1Morebuy into
US /baɪ ˈɪntu/
UK /bai ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come to accept an idea or believe in it
- To buy a part of something e.g. a company's shares
A1Moreceo
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- CEO for Chief Operating Officer
C2Morecomfortable
US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/
UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- Being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Morecomment
US /ˈkɑmɛnt/
UK /'kɒment/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- An explanatory note in a computer program.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something that gives your opinion
- To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
A2Morecommission
US /kəˈmɪʃən/
UK /kə'mɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
- An official role or title in the military
- Transitive Verb
- To hire someone, order work to be done for payment
- To formally ask someone to create or produce something.
A2TOEICMorecomplicate
US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/
UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more difficult to do, understand or use
B1Moreconsecutive
US /kənˈsɛkjətɪv/
UK /kənˈsekjətɪv/
- Adjective
- Following one after the other in order
B2Moreconvict
US /kənˈvɪkt/
UK /kənˈvɪkt/
- Noun
- Person in prison
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is guilty of a crime in a law court
B1Morecustody
US /ˈkʌstədi/
UK /ˈkʌstədi/
- Noun
- Legal right to be responsible and care for a child
B2Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredecline
US /dɪˈklaɪn/
UK /dɪ'klaɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To bend towards the ground
- To slope downward.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lessen in quality or value
A2TOEICMoreempire
US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Group of countries controlled by one government
- A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
- Adjective
- A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
B1Moreentity
US /ˈɛntɪti/
UK /'entətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that exists by itself and is real
- A thing with distinct and independent existence.
B1Moreessentially
US /ɪˈsenʃəli/
UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/
- Adverb
- Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
A2Morefinancial
US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/
UK /faɪˈnænʃl/
- Adjective
- Involving money
- Relating to investments.
- Countable Noun
- A person who provides advice on financial matters.
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehedge
US /hɛdʒ/
UK /hedʒ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To select words to avoid saying something directly
- Countable Noun
- A fence made with small trees or bushes
B1Morein stock
US /ɪn stɑk/
UK /in stɔk/
- Adjective
- Available to buy in a store
B2Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Morein total
US /ɪn ˈtotl/
UK /in ˈtəutəl/
- Phrase
- Completely; with everything added together.
A1Moreinformed decisions
US
UK
- Phrase
- Decisions that are based on having a lot of knowledge or information.
B1Moreinvestigate
US /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡet/
UK /ɪn'vestɪɡeɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to find out facts; to carry out research
A2Moreinvolvement
US /ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/
UK /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act or process of joining in a particular activity
B1TOEICMorejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morelaunder
US /ˈlɔndɚ,ˈlɑn-/
UK /'lɔ:ndə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To disguise illegally gained money
- To clean or wash clothes with a cleaning agent
B2Moreliberty
US /ˈlɪbəti/
UK /'lɪbətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Doing as one wants without asking
- Power to do what you choose
- Adjective
- Not imprisoned; free.
B1Moremultiple
US /ˈmʌltəpəl/
UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/
- Adjective
- Having or involving more than one of something
- Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
- Countable Noun
- Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
- A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
B1Moreof interest
US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/
UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/
- other
- Relevant or important to someone or something.
B2Moreof value
US /ʌv ˈvælju/
UK /ɔv ˈvælju/
- Adjective
- Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- Providing a benefit or advantage.
A1Moreon behalf of
US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/
UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/
- Phrase
- As the representative of someone
- Acting as a representative of.
B1Moreorganization
US /ˌɔrɡənɪˈzeʃən/
UK /ˌɔ:gənaɪˈzeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people with a particular purpose
- The way in which something is structured or arranged.
A2Moreparticipate
US /pɑ:rˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part with others in doing something
- To be involved in a discussion or conversation.
B1TOEICMorepresidency
US /ˈprɛzɪdənsi, -ˌdɛn-/
UK /ˈprezɪdənsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Fact or period of time of being a president
B2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorerelate
US /rɪˈlet/
UK /rɪ'leɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
A2TOEICMoresheet
US /ʃit/
UK /ʃi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
- Piece of thin flat metal, plastic or glass
A2Moresigma
US /'sɪɡmə/
UK /ˈsɪgmə/
- Noun
- 18th letter of the Greek alphabet -
C1Morespeculate
US /ˈspɛkjəˌlet/
UK /ˈspekjuleɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To take risks that might lead to big profits
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To predict or guess what is possible or likely
B2Morespeculation
US /ˌspɛkjəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌspekjuˈleɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Taking risks that might lead to big profits
- Prediction or guess about future events/outcomes
B2Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Morestock
US /stɑk/
UK /stɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
- Uncountable Noun
- Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
B2TOEICMorestock up
US /stɑk ʌp/
UK /stɔk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accumulate a supply of something.
A1Moresubsidiary
US /səbˈsɪdiˌɛri/
UK /səb'sɪdɪərɪ/
- Noun
- Less important or supporting organization/company
B2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretoken
US /ˈtokən/
UK /'təʊkən/
- Noun (plural)
- Flat, round piece of material used e.g. as coins
- Noun
- Representative of a feeling
- Something representing a feeling, e.g. Gratitude
B2TOEICMoreurge
US /ɚdʒ/
UK /ɜ:dʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A strong desire for something
- Strong pressure on someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To drive something forward
- To ask or encourage someone to do something
A2Morevisibility
US /ˌvɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ˌvɪzəˈbɪləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to be seen, as at a distance
B1TOEICMoreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
