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academy
US /əˈkædəmi/
UK /ə'kædəmɪ/
- Noun
- School that specializes in certain subjects
A2Moreadult
US / əˈdʌlt, ˈædʌlt/
UK /ˈædʌlt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person or animal that is fully grown
- A fully grown animal.
- Adjective
- Being fully grown; mature; no longer a teenager
- Containing sexually explicit material.
A2TOEICMoreaisle
US /aɪl/
UK /aɪl/
- Countable Noun
- Long narrow space between rows of seats
B2TOEICMoreall the things
US
UK
- Pronoun
- Everything; all items or aspects
- Determiner
- Every item or object being considered or discussed.
A1Moreanalyze
US /ˈænəˌlaɪz/
UK /'ænəlaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To study carefully to find out the meaning of
B1TOEICMoreanymore
US /ˌɛniˈmɔr, -ˈmor/
UK /'enɪmɔ:/
- Adverb
- No longer; no more
A2Moreaspire
US /əˈspaɪr/
UK /əˈspaɪə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a great ambition or goal
B2Moreat 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.
C2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreawesome
US /ˈɔsəm/
UK /'ɔ:səm/
- Adjective
- Great; wonderful; stupendous
B2TOEICMoreback in the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the past; in former times.
- Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
A1Morebackroom
US /ˈbækˈrum, -ˈrʊm/
UK /'bækru:m/
- Noun
- Place for leaders to make decisions in private
C2Morecinnamon
US /ˈsɪnəmən/
UK /ˈsɪnəmən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet spice used in cooking or desserts
B2Morecomparison
US /kəmˈpærɪsən/
UK /kəmˈpærɪsn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of comparing things
- The quality or state of being similar or alike.
A2Moreconcept
US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/
UK /'kɒnsept/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Abstract idea of something or how it works
- A plan or intention; a conception.
A2TOEICMoreconfession
US /kənˈfɛʃən/
UK /kənˈfeʃn/
- Noun
- Admission you have done something wrong
- A statement acknowledging something, often something embarrassing or damaging.
B1Moreconnotation
US /ˌkɑnəˈteʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃn/
- Noun
- Idea associated with another one
C1TOEICMorecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecrazy
US /ˈkrezi/
UK /'kreɪzɪ/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; mad
- Not being sensible or practical
- Noun
- Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
A2Morecruise
US /kruz/
UK /kru:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To easily achieve
- To travel by boat or car for leisure
- Countable Noun
- A long vacation trip on a passenger boat
B1Moredentist
US /ˈdɛntɪst/
UK /ˈdentɪst/
- Countable Noun
- Person whose job is to take care of people's teeth
B1Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredolly
US
UK
- Noun
- Childish form of 'doll'
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
C2Moreerode
US /ɪˈrod/
UK /ɪ'rəʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To destroy something gradually; be destroyed thus
- To wear away gradually by water, ice or wind
B1TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefigure 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.
A1Morefor free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Morefor myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
A1Morefreak
US /friːk/
UK /friːk/
- Adjective
- (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- Noun
- A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
- A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
B2Morefreedom
US /ˈfridəm/
UK /'fri:dəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being free, not being controlled
B1Moregarnish
US /ˈgɑ:rnɪʃ/
UK /ˈgɑ:nɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To add salad, etc. as decoration to food
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Salad, etc. added as decoration to food
B2Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregoal
US /ɡol/
UK /ɡəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
A2TOEICMoregoing 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
A1Moregrandma
US /ˈɡrændˌmɑ,/
UK /ˈgrænmɑ:/
- Noun
- Mother of your father or mother
B2Moregravel
US /ˈɡrævəl/
UK /'ɡrævl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Very small pieces of rock often used to make paths
B2Morehappiness
US /ˈhæpɪnɪs/
UK /'hæpɪnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
- A feeling of joy and contentment
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehedonism
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Philosophy of devoting yourself to pleasure
C1Morehush
US /hʌʃ/
UK /hʌʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make or become calm, quiet after being upset
B2TOEICMoreideally
US /aɪˈdiəli/
UK /aɪ'di:əlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a perfect way; very suitably
- In theory; according to an ideal or theoretical standard.
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein the midst of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- During; while something is happening.
A1Morein 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.
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
legacy
US /ˈlɛɡəsi/
UK /'leɡəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- Something left or given by a person who has died
- Adjective
- Relating to old or outdated computer systems or software.
B2TOEICMoreliterally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremailman
US /ˈmelˌmæn, -mən/
UK /ˈmeɪlmæn/
- Countable Noun
- Man who delivers the mail
C2Moremaximize
US /ˈmæksəˌmaɪz/
UK /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make as large or great as possible
B1Moremegaphone
US /ˈmegəfoʊn/
UK /ˈmegəfəʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Conical device held to mouth to make voice louder
C2Morementally
US /ˈmɛntl:ɪ/
UK /ˈmentəli/
- Adverb
- With or in the mind and thoughts
A2Moremindful
US /ˈmaɪndfəl/
UK /ˈmaɪndfl/
- Adjective
- Bearing in mind; attentive to
B1Moremuch about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
A1Moremy eye
US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/
UK /ˈmaɪ ai/
- other
- Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
B2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreoverrate
US /ˌoʊvərˈreɪt/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To put too high a value or worth on; overpraise
C2Moreplug into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To connect an electrical device to a power source.
A1Morepostman
US /ˈpoʊstmən/
UK /ˈpəʊstmən/
- Countable Noun
- Man who delivers the mail
B2Moreretire
US /rɪˈtaɪr/
UK /rɪ'taɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop using, producing, or servicing something
- Intransitive Verb
- To stop taking part in a competition or game
- To quit having jobs because you are old
A2TOEICMoreretirement
US /rɪˈtaɪrmənt/
UK /rɪˈtaɪəmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Time later in life when you stop working
- A ceremony marking someone's departure from employment.
A2TOEICMorerip
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.
B1Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreseptic
US /ˈsɛptɪk/
UK /ˈseptɪk/
- Adjective
- Infected with harmful bacteria
C1Moresewage
US /ˈsuɪdʒ/
UK /ˈsu:ɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Waste matter/excrement carried away in sewers
B2Moreshoulder
US /ˈʃoldɚ/
UK /ˈʃəʊldə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of the body where an arm attaches or joins
- Meat that comes from an animal's upper front leg
- Transitive Verb
- To carry something around your neck
- To push something using the top part of your arm
A2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Morespray
US /spre/
UK /spreɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A jet of liquid made up of many small drops
- Container shooting stream of tiny drops of liquid
A2Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moreswisher
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To move with a soft brushing or sweeping sound
C1Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Moretalk about it
US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/
UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretour
US /tʊr/
UK /tʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel to several places to perform a show
- To visit several places for pleasure
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A trip to several places to perform a show
- A journey to visit several places for pleasure
A2TOEICMoreturkey
US /ˈtɜ:rki/
UK /ˈtɜ:ki/
- Countable Noun
- Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- Proper Noun
- the Republic of Türkiye, this nation sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia
C1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1More
