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angle
US /ˈæŋɡəl/
UK /ˈæŋgl/
- Noun
- Place where two lines or surfaces meet
B1TOEICMorearchitecture
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Design and construction of buildings
- The style or design of a building or buildings.
A2Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
blonde
US /blɑ:nd/
UK /blɒnd/
- Adjective
- Having hair of pale yellow color; of such hair
- Noun
- Person with pale yellow hair color
A2Moreboost
US /bust/
UK /bu:st/
- Transitive Verb
- To increase something; to make something better
- To push someone or something up from beneath them
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in something
B1TOEICMorecapture
US /ˈkæptʃɚ/
UK /'kæptʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- To record, tape, or film something
- Noun
- The act of seizing or taking control of something.
B1Morecondensation
US /ˌkɑ:ndenˈseɪʃn/
UK /ˌkɒndenˈseɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of shortening something
- Drops of water on a surface, as produced by steam
B2Moreconsistent
US /kənˈsɪstənt/
UK /kənˈsɪstənt/
- Adjective
- Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- In agreement; reliable
A2Morecontent
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/
UK /'kɒntent/
- Adjective
- Being happy or satisfied
- In a state of peaceful happiness.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information in something, e.g. book or computer
- The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
A2Morecouple
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
A2Morecrisp
US /krɪsp/
UK /krɪsp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become dry and crisp, as with heat
- Adjective
- (Of weather) chilly; a little cold
B1Moredenial
US /dɪˈnaɪəl/
UK /dɪˈnaɪəl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Statement which claims that something is not true
A2TOEICMoredip
US /dɪp/
UK /dɪp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To decrease or lower temporarily
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Food or sauce eaten with crackers/raw vegetables
- Place on surface (e.g. a road) lower than the rest
B1Moredowntown
US /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/
UK /ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/
- Adjective
- Located in the business part of a town
- (informal) Fashionable, trendy, or cool.
- Noun
- The main business or commercial area of a city.
B2TOEICMoredust
US /dʌst/
UK /dʌst/
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- To wipe something to remove dirt
- Uncountable Noun
- Fine dry powder that builds up on surfaces
A2Moredye
US /daɪ/
UK /daɪ/
- Noun
- A liquid that colors hair, cloth etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To make (hair, leather) colored by using chemicals
B1Moreeagle
US /ˈiɡəl/
UK /ˈi:gl/
- Noun
- Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals
B1Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefix
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
A2TOEICMorego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morehurdle
US /ˈhɚdl/
UK /'hɜ:dl/
- Countable Noun
- Small fence a person or horse jumps over in a race
- Problem that makes it hard to achieve something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To run and jump over something
- To overcome a problem to achieve something
B2Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Moreinception
US /ɪnˈsɛpʃən/
UK /ɪnˈsepʃn/
- Noun
- Beginning or start of (institution or business)
B2Morekinda
US /'kaɪndə/
UK /'kaɪndə/
- Noun
- Short way of saying 'kind of'
- Adverb
- Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
- Sort of; in a way.
B2Morelook for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Morenowadays
US /ˈnaʊəˌdez/
UK /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
- Adverb
- At the present time; now
- Noun
- The current period of time; the present.
A2Moreon the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
A1Moreoutfit
US /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/
UK /'aʊtfɪt/
- Noun
- A set of clothing (with accessories)
- Transitive Verb
- To provide with clothing and other things
B2Moreparallel
US /ˈpærəˌlɛl/
UK /'pærəlel/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be equal to, or like, something else
- To compare
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A line on a map a set distance from the equator
- A similarity; a comparison.
B1Morephotography
US /fəˈtɑ:grəfi/
UK /fəˈtɒgrəfi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Art of taking pictures with a camera
- The business or industry related to taking and selling photographs.
B1Moreprominent
US /ˈprɑmənənt/
UK /ˈprɒmɪnənt/
- Adjective
- Being important or well known
- Being easily noticeable
B1Morepuma
US /ˈpu:mə/
UK /ˈpju:mə/
- Countable Noun
- Large American feline resembling a lion
B2Morequality
US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMorequarter
US /ˈkwɔrtɚ/
UK /'kwɔ:tə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- 25 cents
- 3-month period of time for businesses, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To split something into four equal parts
- To give a soldier a place to live for a short time
A2TOEICMorequit
US /kwɪt/
UK /kwɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To leave a job
- To leave a place
- Intransitive Verb
- To leave a school etc. without finishing
B1Morerandy
US /ˈrændi/
UK /'rændɪ/
- Adjective
- Wanting to have sex (often)
B2Morescout
US /skaʊt/
UK /skaʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To watch or search for something or someone
B2Moresilverware
US /ˈsɪlvərwer/
UK /ˈsɪlvəweə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Articles made of silver, e.g. table knives/forks
C1Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMoresquat
US /skwɑ:t/
UK /skwɒt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To illegally live on anothers property or land
- To sit on your heels
- Noun
- Exercise consisting of sitting on your heels
B2TOEICMoretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moreused 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
A1Morevibe
US /vaɪb/
UK /vaɪb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a good connection with someone
C1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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