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alpha
US /'ælfə/
UK /ˈælfə/
- Noun
- First letter in the Greek alphabet
- Adjective
- Most powerful (animals of the same sex)
B1Moreas you like
US
UK
- Phrase
- In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- Interjection
- An expression of agreement or permission.
A1Moreboo
US /bu/
UK /bu:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
B2Morebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Morecowboy
US /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/
UK /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Man who tends cattle or sheep (often from a horse)
B2Moredazzle
US /ˈdæzəl/
UK /'dæzl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make one feel great excitement or admiration
- (Of a bright light) to cause to not be able to see
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong bright light that makes you unable to see
B2Moredisaster
US /dɪˈzæstɚ, -ˈsæs-/
UK /dɪ'zɑ:stə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- A complete failure.
- Uncountable Noun
- A situation that has gone terribly wrong.
A2Moredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moreextremely
US /ɪk'strimlɪ/
UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- Remarkably; unusually.
B1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moreflap
US /flæp/
UK /flæp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Motion or sound of something waving back and forth
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something back and forth or up and down
B2Morefly up
US /flai ʌp/
UK /flai ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To ascend or rise quickly into the air.
- Intransitive Verb
- To be quickly promoted or advance in a career or organization.
A1Moregive it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop trying to do something
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregrin
US /ɡrɪn/
UK /grɪn/
- Noun
- Showing the teeth because you are amused; smile
- Intransitive Verb
- To smile widely so that your teeth show
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehood
US /hʊd/
UK /hʊd/
- Noun
- Front part of the car that covers the engine
- A head covering attached to a cape, sweater etc.
B2Morein 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.
C1Morein need
US /ɪn nid/
UK /in ni:d/
- Phrase
- Not having the necessary things, such as food
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreincredibly
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
A2Morejoin in
US /dʒɔɪn ɪn/
UK /dʒɔin in/
- Phrasal Verb
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreloop
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
B2TOEICMoremagical
US /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
UK /ˈmædʒɪkl/
- Adjective
- Specially enjoyable, pleasing or romantic
- Concerning, involving, or able to perform magic
A2Moremagnify
US /ˈmæɡnəˌfaɪ/
UK /'mæɡnɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To increase the importance or seriousness of
- To make something larger, louder, or greater
B2Moremarshmallow
US /ˈmɑrʃˌmɛlo, -ˌmælo/
UK /ˌmɑ:ʃ'mæləʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Spongy candy made of gelatin and sugar
- Adjective
- Having a pale, soft, white color similar to that of a marshmallow.
B2Moremoo
US /mu/
UK /mu:/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of cows) to make a loud, low-pitched noise
B2Moreodd
US /ɑd/
UK /ɒd/
- Adjective
- Being unmatched with someone or something
- Being a number not able to be divided by two
A2Moreoff we go
US
UK
- Interjection
- An expression used to indicate the start of a journey or activity.
- Phrase
- An expression used to signal the commencement of an activity or task.
A1Moreonce upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑn e taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɔn ə taim/
- Phrase
- A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
B1Moreone up
US /wʌn ʌp/
UK /wʌn ʌp/
- Adjective
- In a better or more advantageous position.
- Countable Noun
- An extra life or chance in a video game.
A1Moreow
US /aʊ/
UK /aʊ/
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they are hurt
C2Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Moreranch
US /ræntʃ/
UK /rɑ:ntʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
- Intransitive Verb
- To do the work of raising cattle
B1Morerescue
US /ˈrɛskju/
UK /'reskju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- To provide financial assistance to save a company or economy from collapse.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saving someone in danger or in trouble
- An act of saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.
A2TOEICMorerid
US /rɪd/
UK /rɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- Adjective
- Freed or delivered from something.
A2Moreround up
US /raʊnd ʌp/
UK /raund ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring together; gather; collect
- Transitive Verb
- To gather together; to collect or assemble.
- To increase a number to the next highest whole number.
A1Moreshine
US /ʃaɪn/
UK /ʃaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To point a light in a certain direction
- To make or produce a bright light
- Transitive Verb
- To make something clean by using a polish
A2Moreshy
US /ʃaɪ/
UK /ʃaɪ/
- Adjective
- Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
- Being less than the full or expected amount
- Intransitive Verb
- To move away due to nervousness
A2Moresilly
US /ˈsɪli/
UK /'sɪlɪ/
- Adjective
- Careless
- Acting funny or playfully
A2Moresing along
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To join in singing with someone or something.
A2Morestand back
US /stænd bæk/
UK /stænd bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
- To not get involved in a situation; to take a detached perspective.
A2Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Moreterrible
US /ˈtɛrəbəl/
UK /ˈterəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible
- Causing great fear; frightening
A2TOEICMoreto the rescue
US /tu ðə ˈrɛskju/
UK /tə ðə ˈreskju:/
- other
- Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
B1Moretypical
US /ˈtɪpɪkəl/
UK /ˈtɪpɪkl/
- Adjective
- Normal; usual; expected
- Serving as a representative example of a particular type.
A2Moreunbelievable
US /ˌʌnbɪˈlivəbəl/
UK /ˌʌnbɪˈli:vəbl/
- Adjective
- Being very hard to believe; very great
- Extremely good or impressive; amazing.
B1Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Moreupon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
A1Morevowel
US /ˈvaʊəl/
UK /ˈvaʊəl/
- Countable Noun
- A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
B1Morewicked
US /ˈwɪkɪd/
UK /'wɪkɪd/
- Adjective
- Morally bad; evil
- Excellent
B1Morewitch
US /wɪtʃ/
UK /wɪtʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Woman believed to have magical powers
- Mean and ugly old woman
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