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at 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.
C2Moreback 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.
A1Moreblock
US /blɑk/
UK /blɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Solid piece of material used for building
- A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop from going forward or making progress
- To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
A2Morebully
US /ˈbʊli/
UK /'bʊlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- A person who uses superior strength or influence to intimidate others.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)
B2Morecorner
US /ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
- Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
A2Morecurry
US /ˈkə:ri, ˈkʌri/
UK /'kʌrɪ/
- Noun
- Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
B1Moredefense
US /dɪˈfɛns/
UK /dɪ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMoredownhill
US /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/
UK /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/
- Adverb
- From higher ground to lower ground
C2Morefella
US /'felər/
UK /'felə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Way of spelling 'fellows'
B1Moreglide
US /ɡlaɪd/
UK /ɡlaɪd/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move smoothly and quietly as if without effort
- (Plane) to fly without using the engines
- Noun
- A smooth, continuous movement.
- A smooth transition between two musical notes.
B1Moregoodness
US /ˈɡʊdnɪs/
UK /ˈgʊdnəs/
- Interjection
- (Used to express slight surprise)
- Uncountable Noun
- Nourishment; good food value
A2Moreheat
US /hit/
UK /hi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- Particular temperature at which to cook something
- Transitive Verb
- To make hot or hotter
A2Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreknee
US /ni/
UK /ni:/
- Noun
- Middle part of your leg that bends
- Middle part of your leg which bends
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something with your knee
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremovement
US /ˈmuvmənt/
UK /ˈmu:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a piece of classical music
- Group with a shared interest or goal
A2Moreoffensive
US /əˈfɛnsɪv/
UK /əˈfensɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing displeasure or anger
- Attacking or intended to attack
- Noun
- A military attack
B1TOEICMorepocket
US /ˈpɑkɪt/
UK /'pɒkɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
- Area of space
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into your pocket
- To take or hide something illegally
A2TOEICMoreportion
US /ˈpɔrʃən, ˈpor-/
UK /'pɔ:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Serving of food that is intended for one person
- Part of something shared that belongs to a whole
- Transitive Verb
- To separate something to divide among people
B1Morerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Morerash
US /ræʃ/
UK /ræʃ/
- Adjective
- Without much thought; done or acting too quickly
- Noun
- Series of many negative events in a short time
- Skin condition of raised red spots
B2Morerebound
US /ˈriˈbaʊnd, rɪ-/
UK /rɪ'baʊnd/
- Noun
- Bouncing off something, then going back into play
- Recovery after defeat/bad time back to good state
- Intransitive Verb
- To bounce off of a surface
- To recover or increase after decreasing
B2TOEICMorerejection
US /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/
UK /rɪ'dʒekʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Decision that something is not good enough
- Act of refusing to consider or believe
B1Morerookie
US /ˈrʊki/
UK /ˈrʊki/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- New to doing something; beginner
- A first-year player on a professional sports team.
- Adjective
- Inexperienced; new.
B2Moresequence
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
A2TOEICMoreshadow
US /ˈʃædo/
UK /'ʃædəʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with shade
- To secretly follow a person
- Noun
- Person who follows another person to observe them
- Area of darkness that is caused by blocked light
A2Morespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Morestep back
US /stɛp bæk/
UK /step bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move backwards; to move away from something.
- To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
A1Morestep off
US /stɛp ɔf/
UK /step ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or move away from a place or situation, often used as a command.
- To begin a journey or race.
A2Moreswitch
US /swɪtʃ/
UK /swɪtʃ/
- Noun
- A change or shift from one method to another
- Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
- Transitive Verb
- To exchange or replace something for another thing
A2TOEICMoretoss
US /tɔ:s/
UK /tɒs/
- Transitive Verb
- To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
- To mix ingredients lightly.
- Intransitive Verb
- To move about restlessly; to writhe or fidget.
- To be thrown about violently.
B1Moretoss out
US /tɔs aʊt/
UK /tɔs aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To throw something away; discard.
- To force someone to leave a place; eject.
C1Moretrigger
US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/
UK /'trɪɡə(r)/
- Noun
- Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- Device that starts a process
- Transitive Verb
- To start a process off e.g. a memory
- To cause something to begin or happen.
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
