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admit
US /ædˈmɪt/
UK /əd'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To acknowledge that something is true or right
- To allow someone to enter
A2TOEICMorebeagle
US /ˈbiɡəl/
UK /ˈbi:gl/
- Countable Noun
- Small short-legged smooth-coated breed of dog
C2Morebet
US /bet/
UK /bet/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- Used to express certainty or confidence
- Countable Noun
- Act of gambling money on the result of a race etc.
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
A2TOEICMorebreath
US /brɛθ/
UK /breθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Air you take in and out of your body
- The smell of someone's breath.
A2Moreby any chance
US /baɪ ˈɛni tʃæns/
UK /bai ˈeni tʃɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Used to ask a question in a polite way, often when you do not really expect the answer to be 'yes'
B1Morecabin
US /ˈkæbɪn/
UK /'kæbɪn/
- Countable Noun
- Small basic wooden home in the countryside
- Room where you can sleep on a ship, sit in a plane
B1Morecattle
US /ˈkætl/
UK /ˈkætl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cows or bulls on a farm
- Individual animals of the bovine species.
B1Morecheer up
US /tʃɪr ʌp/
UK /tʃiə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make or become happier or less upset
A2Morechip
US /tʃɪp/
UK /tʃɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- To break into small pieces, often with a tool
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
- Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
B1Morecome along
US /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
UK /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go with someone who takes the lead
- To make progress toward a goal
A1Morecome to think of it
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
A1Moreconfident
US /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/
UK /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
- Adjective
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Having a strong belief in the truth or certainty of something.
- Noun
- A person who is self-assured and believes in their abilities.
A2Morecontest
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛst/
UK /'kɒntest/
- Noun
- Struggle or competition between rivals
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To struggle or compete against other people
- To not accept an official or legal judgment
B1Morecraft
US /kræft/
UK /krɑ:ft/
- Transitive Verb
- To make by hand and with much skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Job requiring a worker to have specific skills
- Vehicle that travels on water or through the air
B1Moredeal 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.
A1Moredeclare
US /dɪˈklɛr/
UK /dɪ'kleə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- To show the cost of things purchased overseas
A2TOEICMoredelicious
US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
B1TOEICMoredessert
US /dɪˈzɜ:rt/
UK /dɪˈzɜ:t/
- Noun
- Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
B2Moredetective
US /dɪˈtɛktɪv/
UK /dɪˈtektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who investigates and solves crimes
- A story or film about a detective solving a crime.
- Adjective
- Relating to the work of a detective.
- Relating to the detection of crime.
A2Moredisagree
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri/
UK /ˌdɪsə'ɡri:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
B2TOEICMoredisagree with
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/
UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a different opinion from someone else.
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
A1Moredisturb
US /dɪˈstɜ:rb/
UK /dɪˈstɜ:b/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone anxiety or fear
- To cause someone anxiety or fear
A2TOEICMoreendless
US /ˈɛndlɪs/
UK /ˈendləs/
- Adjective
- Having or appearing to have no end
- Having no end or limit.
A2Morefascination
US /ˌfæsəˈneʃən/
UK /ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality that attracts attention
- The state of being fascinated
- Countable Noun
- A thing that fascinates
B1Morefeather
US /ˈfɛðɚ/
UK /ˈfeðə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of the many light soft things on a bird's body
- Intransitive Verb
- To grow feathers
B1Morefigure 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 the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
A1Moregallant
US /ˈɡælənt/
UK /ˈgælənt/
- Adjective
- Brave and honorable
B2TOEICMoregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehammer
US /ˈhæmɚ/
UK /ˈhæmə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- To defeat someone easily and totally
- Noun
- Part of a gun that causes a bullet to shoot out
- Heavy metal tool for hitting a nail into wood
B1Morehammock
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Bed made of fabric, slung between two points
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreimpressed
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To make an emotional or cognitive impact upon
- To press into a soft material to make a pattern
- Adjective
- Feeling an emotional impact
A2Morein 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.
C1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremelt
US /mɛlt/
UK /melt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To disappear or to go away
- To make, become soft or liquid due to heat
- Uncountable Noun
- A mass of material that has been melted, especially metal.
B1Moremelt away
US /mɛlt əˈwe/
UK /melt əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To disappear gradually.
- To become gradually smaller or less.
A2Moremystery
US /ˈmɪstəri/
UK /ˈmɪstri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality of being strange and not understood
- Book, play, or film about solving a strange crime
A2Moreobject
US /ˈɑbdʒɪkt/
UK /'ɒbdʒɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- Goal or purpose of a particular plan or activity
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To disagree; to protest against an idea or plan
- To state one's reason for disagreement
A2TOEICMoreon your marks
US
UK
- Interjection
- A command given to competitors at the start of a race, telling them to take their starting positions.
A2Morepal
US /pæl/
UK /pæl/
- Countable Noun
- Friend
B1Morepancake
US /ˈpænˌkek/
UK /ˈpænkeɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Flat cake of fried on both sides on a griddle, etc.
B2Morepersonally
US /ˈpəsənəli/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənəli/
- Adverb
- By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- Knowing someone as a friend, or closely
A2Morerodeo
US /ˈroʊdioʊ/
UK /ˈrəʊdiəʊ/
- Noun
- Show in which cowboys rope or corral bulls, etc.
C2Morerope
US /rop/
UK /rəʊp/
- Countable Noun
- A thick string made by twisting fibers together
- Transitive Verb
- To tie/attach animals, etc. together using a rope
- To enclose or cordon off an area with a rope.
B1Moresatisfaction
US /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
UK /ˌsætɪs'fækʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Happy feeling because of something that you did
- Providing enough to make someone happy
B1TOEICMorescore
US /skɔr, skor/
UK /skɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- Current number of points given in a game, contest
- Transitive Verb
- To mark or cut something with a sharp object
- To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
A2TOEICMorescout
US /skaʊt/
UK /skaʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To watch or search for something or someone
B2Moresharp
US /ʃɑrp/
UK /ʃɑ:p/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Adjective
- Being very clear and easy to see
- (Of clothes) nicely or stylishly
A2TOEICMoresheriff
US /ˈʃɛrɪf/
UK /ˈʃerɪf/
- Countable Noun
- Officer who enforces the law in an area
B2Moresnoop
US /snup/
UK /snu:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To spy on someone or something in a devious manner
- Countable Noun
- A private detective
B2Moresonata
US /səˈnɑtə/
UK /səˈnɑ:tə/
- Noun
- Instrumental musical composition
B2Moresow
US /so/
UK /saʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To plant seeds in an area of ground
- Countable Noun
- An adult female pig.
B2Morethink 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
A1Moretry out
US /traɪ aʊt/
UK /trai aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to win a place on a team in a group
- To test briefly to determine how well it works
A1Moreunderestimate
US /ˌʌndɚˈɛstəmet/
UK /ˌʌndər'estɪmeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make too low a guess of something's size, value
B2TOEICMoreunrealistic
US /ˌʌnri:əˈlɪstɪk/
UK /ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
B1Moreunusual
US /ʌnˈjuʒuəl/
UK /ʌnˈju:ʒuəl/
- Adjective
- Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- Remarkable or interesting because different from or better than others.
B1Morework together
US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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