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appreciative
US /əˈpriʃətɪv, -ʃiˌetɪv/
UK /əˈpri:ʃətɪv/
- Adjective
- Understanding the value or worth of something
B1Moreaudience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMorecareful
US /ˈkerfl/
UK /ˈkeəfl/
- Adjective
- Trying not to make mistakes; working slowly
- Cautious and attentive to potential dangers or problems.
A2Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Moreconfident
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.
A2Moredarkness
US /ˈdɑrknɪs/
UK /'dɑ:knəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- The state or quality of being dark in color
A2Moredisappoint
US /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
UK /ˌdɪsə'pɔɪnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
B1Morediscourage
US /dɪˈskɚrɪdʒ, -ˈskʌr-/
UK /dɪs'kʌrɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a person feel less courageous or hopeful
- To try to prevent something from happening
B1TOEICMoreelder
US /ˈɛldɚ/
UK /ˈeldə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The person who is older than another
- Wise, experienced and respected older person
- Adjective
- Older than
A2Moreencouragement
US /ɪnˈkɜ:rɪdʒmənt/
UK /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of increasing the chance of a thing happening
- Something nurturing courage, confidence or hope
A2Moreexercise
US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
UK /'eksəsaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work out to become stronger and healthier
- To retain your ability or practice your skills
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical activity to increase health and strength
- Set of questions in a text book
A2Morefancy
US /ˈfænsi/
UK /'fænsɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To want to have or do something; feel like
- To imagine or suppose that something will happen
- Adjective
- Unusual and attractive in design
A2TOEICMoregreatness
US /ˈɡretnɪs/
UK /ɡreɪtnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Property of outstanding importance or eminence
B2Morehaste
US /hest/
UK /heɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quickness; speed; hurry
B1Morehelpful
US /ˈhɛlpfəl/
UK /ˈhelpfl/
- Adjective
- Doing things that help someone
A2Moreoccurrence
US /əˈkɚrəns/
UK /əˈkʌrəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Specific instance of something happening
- The fact or frequency of something happening.
B1TOEICMorepoverty
US /ˈpɑvəti/
UK /ˈpɔvəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being poor
- Lack of something necessary
B1Morerespect
US /rɪˈspɛkt/
UK /rɪ'spekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow the established rules
- To think very highly of another person
- Noun
- Behavior that follows the established rules
- Regard or admiration for someone or something
A2TOEICMoresight
US /saɪt/
UK /saɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
- To see something rare or unusual
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Things or people that one can see
- Range or distance that someone can see
A2TOEICMorespeed
US /spid/
UK /spi:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- How fast or slow something is or is done
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move quickly when completing an action
- To drive a vehicle faster than laws allow
A2TOEICMoresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMorewealth
US /wɛlθ/
UK /welθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
A2TOEICMoreweep
US /wip/
UK /wi:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To cry or shed tears often due to sadness
- Noun
- Small cry or shedding of tears
B1Moreyen
US /jɛn/
UK /jen/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Currency used in Japan
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