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assemble
US /əˈsɛmbəl/
UK /əˈsembl/
- Transitive Verb
- To put parts together to make a complete unit
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gather together in one place
B1TOEICMoreassembly
US /əˈsɛmbli/
UK /ə'semblɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Process of putting the parts of something together
- Group of people gathered for a purpose
B1TOEICMoreattach
US /əˈtætʃ/
UK /ə'tætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be associated or connected with
A2TOEICMoreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebunch
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
B1Morebury
US /ˈbɛri/
UK /'berɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into the ground and cover it
B1Morechain
US /tʃen/
UK /tʃeɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To feel to be bound or tied to
- To connect or tie with a rope made of metal links
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of events or things that are connected
- Series of (metal) connected links or rings
A2Morecluster
US /ˈklʌstɚ/
UK /'klʌstə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To come together in a group, flock etc.
- Countable Noun
- A small group of things
B1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecount
US /kaʊnt/
UK /kaʊnt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To add things together to find the total number
- To matter or be important
- Countable Noun
- Number of things added together, e.g. votes
- With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
A2Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Morefor now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
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.
A1Morefront and back
US
UK
- Adverb
- On both the front and rear surfaces.
A2Moreglue
US /ɡlu/
UK /ɡlu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sticky substance used for joining things together
- Transitive Verb
- To join or affix things with glue or paste
B1Morego straight
US /ɡo stret/
UK /ɡəu streit/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue in the same direction without turning.
- To start living an honest and law-abiding life.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehook
US /hʊk/
UK /hʊk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- The start of a story which catches your interest
- Transitive Verb
- To make a bent or curved shape
- To catch your interest completely
B1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein total
US /ɪn ˈtotl/
UK /in ˈtəutəl/
- Phrase
- Completely; with everything added together.
A1Moreinsert
US /ɪnˈsɜ:rt/
UK /ɪnˈsɜ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into a certain place or spot
- To add (writing) to something.
- Noun
- Act of putting into a certain place or spot
- A leaflet or section inserted in a magazine or newspaper.
B1TOEICMorelipstick
US /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/
UK /ˈlɪpstɪk/
- Noun
- Red, pink etc. makeup for the lips
C1Moreloop
US /lup/
UK /lu:p/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- A circle of rope or string to put around something
- Transitive Verb
- To put a circle of rope around something
B2TOEICMorenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreon the hook
US /ɑn ði hʊk/
UK /ɔn ðə huk/
- Idiom
- Responsible or liable for something, often a debt or mistake.
- In a difficult or dangerous situation; at risk.
B2Moreon the panel
US /ɑn ðə ˈpænəl/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈpænəl/
- Preposition
- Being a member of a committee or group.
B1Morepanel
US /ˈpænəl/
UK /'pænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group who answer questions or give opinions
- Flat surface with controls and switches
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a wall with thin pieces of wood
A2TOEICMoreparenthesis
US /pəˈrɛnθɪsɪs/
UK /pəˈrenθəsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of two symbols ( and ), used in writing
C2TOEICMorepattern
US /ˈpætən/
UK /'pætn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Model to follow in making or doing something
- Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
- Transitive Verb
- To copy the way something else is made
- To decorate with a pattern.
A2TOEICMorepinch
US /pɪntʃ/
UK /pɪntʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A very small amount of something
- Transitive Verb
- To cause pain by pressing against something
- To squeeze painfully between e.g. thumb and finger
B1TOEICMorepouch
US /paʊtʃ/
UK /paʊtʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pocket; a folded area that holds something
- A pocket-like part or bag in certain animals, such as the kangaroo, used for carrying young.
- Transitive Verb
- To form or cause to form a pouch.
B2Moreprevious
US /ˈpriviəs/
UK /ˈpri:viəs/
- Adjective
- Existing or happening before the present time
- Existing or occurring immediately before in time or order.
- Noun
- A button or link that allows navigation to a preceding item or page.
A2TOEICMorereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMoreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMorerequire
US /rɪˈkwaɪr/
UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To demand that someone does something
- To need to do something, to make it necessary
A2TOEICMoresequence
US /ˈsikwəns, -ˌkwɛns/
UK /'si:kwəns/
- Noun
- Part of a movie showing one part of the story
- A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange things in an order they should happen
A2TOEICMoreskip
US /skɪp/
UK /skɪp/
- Countable Noun
- Very large waste disposal bin
- Intransitive Verb
- To move forward by taking fast steps and jumps
- To move rapidly, from one topic to another
B2Moreslip
US /slɪp/
UK /slɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- A field position in cricket
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To begin to fall as a result of losing balance
- To escape or become free from something
B1TOEICMorestitch
US /stɪtʃ/
UK /stɪtʃ/
- Noun
- Pain in your side after running or exercising
- Result of sewing thread going in and out of cloth
- Transitive Verb
- To sew cloth or material together
B1Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMorestrap
US /stræp/
UK /stræp/
- Noun
- Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
B1TOEICMorestring
US /strɪŋ/
UK /strɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To tie or connect things together with a thread
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A line of connected objects
- Thick thread; thin rope
A2Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
turned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Moretutorial
US /tu:ˈtɔ:riəl/
UK /tju:ˈtɔ:riəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A lesson given to a small group
- A lesson or period of instruction given by a tutor.
- Adjective
- Relating to or used in a tutorial.
B2Moretwist
US /twɪst/
UK /twɪst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn something in a circular direction
- To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
- Bend or sudden change of direction
A2Morevisible
US /ˈvɪzəbəl/
UK /ˈvɪzəbl/
- Adjective
- Can see, easily seen or understood
B1TOEICMoreweave
US /wiv/
UK /wi:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a cloth or baskets by crossing threads
- To combine and connect ideas, stories, or themes
- Noun
- Particular type of cloth made by crossing threads
B1Morewithout further ado
US /wɪðˈaʊt ˈfɚðɚ əˈdu/
UK /wiˈðaut ˈfə:ðə əˈdu:/
- Phrase
- Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
A2Morewrap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
B1Moreyarn
US /jɑrn/
UK /jɑ:n/
- Intransitive Verb
- To tell or spin a yarn or story
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A continuous twisted strand or thread
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