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absence
US /ˈæbsəns/
UK /ˈæbsəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of not being present, or not existing
- A period of time when someone is away.
B1TOEICMoreabsent
US /ˈæbsənt/
UK /ˈæbsənt/
- Adjective
- Not present at a usual or expected place
- Without paying attention
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To keep (oneself) away.
A2TOEICMoreallow me
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
angel
US /ˈendʒəl/
UK /ˈeɪndʒl/
- Noun
- Supernatural human figure from heaven with wings
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Moreangelic
US /ænˈdʒɛlɪk/
UK /ænˈdʒelɪk/
- Adjective
- Resembling or similar to an angel
B1Morearound town
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the local area or vicinity.
- In various places throughout the town.
- Adjective
- Socially active and well-known in the town.
A1Moreass
US /æs/
UK /æs/
- Noun
- (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
C2Moreat last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
B1Moreat 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.
C2Moreattack
US /əˈtæk/
UK /ə'tæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- Noun
- Act intended to hurt someone physically, mentally
A2Moreaudible
US /ˈɔdəbəl/
UK /ˈɔ:dəbl/
- Adjective
- Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
B2Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebloody
US /ˈblʌdi/
UK /'blʌdɪ/
- Adjective
- Covered or spotted with blood on the surface
- A word used when swearing or cursing
C2Morebond
US /bɑnd/
UK /bɒnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- Closeness that is shared between people or groups
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop a close relationship with
- To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
A2TOEICMorebroadcast
US /ˈbrɔdˌkæst/
UK /'brɔ:dkɑ:st/
- Transitive Verb
- To send out signals by radio or television
- To make widely known.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Program sent out from a radio or TV station
- The transmission of signals over the airwaves.
A2TOEICMorebutt out
US /bʌt aʊt/
UK /bʌt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop interfering in something; mind your own business.
A1Morecare for
US /kɛr fɔr/
UK /kɛə fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
A1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecurse
US /kɚs/
UK /kɜ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To use offensive language when angry; swear
- Noun
- Act to cause trouble to others
- A word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
B1Moredamn
US /dæm/
UK /dæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- To threaten with everlasting punishment
- Interjection
- A mild swear word used to express annoyance
B2Moredelicious
US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
B1TOEICMoredemon
US /ˈdimən/
UK /'di:mən/
- Noun
- Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit
B1Moredust
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
A2Moreformat
US /ˈfɔ:rmæt/
UK /ˈfɔ:mæt/
- Noun
- Form, design, or arrangement of something
- Transitive Verb
- To set the appearance of a text in a certain way
- To set a computer back to its original state
B1TOEICMorego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregrant
US /ɡrænt/
UK /ɡrɑ:nt/
- Transitive Verb
- To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- To give or let someone do what they want
- Uncountable Noun
- Money given for education or research
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheart to heart
US /hɑrt tə hɑrt/
UK /hɑ:t tə hɑ:t/
- other
- An honest and sincere conversation about feelings or personal topics.
B1Morehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Morehigh and mighty
US /ˈhaɪ ən ˈmaɪti/
UK /ˈhaɪ ən ˈmaɪti/
- other
- Acting arrogantly or superior to others.
B2Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morehostile
US /ˈhɑstəl, -ˌtaɪl/
UK /ˈhɔstail/
- Adjective
- Unwelcoming; showing ill will, as to an enemy
- Very difficult to live due to harsh conditions
B1Morein due time
US
UK
- Phrase
- At the appropriate time; eventually.
A1Morein motion
US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/
UK /in ˈməuʃən/
- Phrase
- Moving; not stationary.
C2Morein store
US /ɪn stɔr/
UK /in stɔ:/
- Idiom
- About to happen in the future
A2Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelend an ear
US /lɛnd ən ɪr/
UK /lɛnd ən ɪə/
- other
- To listen carefully and sympathetically to someone.
B1Morelook around
US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/
UK /luk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explore a place; search for something.
A1Morelose your marbles
US /luz jɚ ˈmɑrbəlz/
UK /lu:z jə ˈmɑ:blz/
- other
- To become mentally confused or insane.
C1Moremankind
US /ˈmænˌkaɪnd/
UK /mænˈkaɪnd/
- Uncountable Noun
- All humans thought of as one group; humanity
- The quality of being humane; benevolence.
B2Moremedium
US /ˈmidiəm/
UK /'mi:dɪəm/
- Noun
- Method of expressing ideas or feelings
- Something available in a middle size or condition
A2TOEICMoremerry
US /ˈmɛri/
UK /'merɪ/
- Adjective
- Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
- Causing happiness or joy
B1Moreoff the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not currently being broadcast on television or radio.
- Adjective
- No longer being broadcast; having been discontinued.
A2Moreon the air
US /ɑn ði er/
UK /ɔn ðə eə(r)/
- Phrase
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
- Publicly discussed or revealed.
path
US /pæθ, pɑθ/
UK /pɑ:θ/
- Noun
- Method of living leading to a particular result
- Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
A2TOEICMoreplay ball
US /pleɪ bɔl/
UK /pleɪ bɔ:l/
- other
- Cooperate or act in agreement with others.
B2Morepun
US /pʌn/
UK /pʌn/
- Noun
- Funny way to use a word to express another meaning
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a joke with a word with a double meaning
C1Morerage
US /reɪdʒ/
UK /reɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong or violent anger
- Intransitive Verb
- To act or speak with strong or violent anger
- To move violently, like a storm
B1Morereveal
US /rɪˈvil/
UK /rɪ'vi:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To show something that was hidden before
A2TOEICMorerewind
US /riˈwaɪnd/
UK /ˌri:ˈwaɪnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something go backwards
C1Moreroll over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a payment later than planned
- To turn your body when lying down
A2Moreround to
US /raʊnd tə/
UK /raund tə/
- other
- To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
B2Moreshut
US /ʃʌt/
UK /ʃʌt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To stop being open for business
- Transitive Verb
- To close something, e.g. a door
A2Moreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Moresignal
US /ˈsɪɡnəl/
UK /'sɪɡnəl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be evidence/an indication something will happen
- To make a noise or motion to tell someone to start
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Evidence or an indication something will happen
- Movement of a hand or other means to send messages
A2Moresing along
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To join in singing with someone or something.
A2Morespear
US /spɪr/
UK /spɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Long hunting stick with a sharp point
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or cut through something, as with a spear
B2TOEICMorestatus
US /ˈstetəs, ˈstætəs/
UK /'steɪtəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Position or rank relative to others in a society
- Legal position of a person or thing
A2TOEICMorestoke
US /stok/
UK /stəʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To add fuel or tend a fire to make it stronger
C1Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moretune
US /tun, tjun/
UK /tju:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- To adjust to be at the right musical pitch
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of musical notes that make a pleasant sound
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