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US /ædˈvæns/
UK /əd'vɑ:ns/
- Noun
- Forward movement by an army
- An attempt to seduce someone
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Of an army) to move forward
- To change or improve
A2TOEICMoreairborne
US /ˈerbɔ:rn/
UK /ˈeəbɔ:n/
- Adjective
- Being in the air
- Transmitted through the air.
- Noun
- A military unit trained to be transported by air and parachute into combat.
- An operation involving the dropping of troops by parachute from aircraft.
C1Moreaircraft
US /ˈɛrˌkræft/
UK /ˈɛəkrɑ:ft/
- Countable Noun
- Vehicle that can fly
C2TOEICMoreat length
US /æt lɛŋkθ/
UK /æt leŋθ/
- Adverb
- In detail; fully
- Phrase
- After a long time; eventually
A1Moreattention
US /əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /əˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taking notice of someone or something
- Noun
- (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
A2TOEICMoreawait
US /əˈwet/
UK /əˈweɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep ready for future needs
- To be ready to happen, or about to happen
B1Moreback down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Morebecome of
US /bɪˈkʌm ʌv/
UK /bɪˈkʌm əv/
- other
- To happen or become the result of something.
B1Morebrush up
US /brʌʃ ʌp/
UK /brʌʃ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To improve your knowledge, skill, or memory of
A2Moredemonstrate
US /ˈdɛmənˌstret/
UK /'demənstreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display a feeling or ability openly
- To protest about something often as a group
A2TOEICMoredemonstration
US /ˌdɛmənˈstreʃən/
UK /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/
- Noun
- Open showing of emotion
- Public gathering showing disagreement or support
B1TOEICMoredescription
US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/
- Noun
- Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- The type or nature of someone or something.
A2TOEICMoredevelopment
US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
UK /dɪ'veləpmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- A new event related to a previous event
A2TOEICMoredown the road
US
UK
- Phrase
- At a future time; in the future.
- Along the street; a short distance away.
A1Moreentertainment
US /ˌɛntɚˈtenmənt/
UK /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act or process of providing service for someone
- Singing, dancing, telling jokes to amuse people
A2TOEICMoreexperiment
US /ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/
UK /ɪk'sperɪmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- A course of action tentatively adopted without being sure of the eventual outcome.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To create and perform tests to research something
- To try something new that you haven't tried before
A2TOEICMoreexpression
US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
UK /ɪk'spreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- Group of words that have a specific meaning
A2TOEICMoreextraordinary
US /ɪkˈstrɔ:rdəneri/
UK /ɪkˈstrɔ:dnri/
- Adjective
- Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- Additional to or different from what is usual or regular.
B1TOEICMorefantastic
US /fænˈtæstɪk/
UK /fænˈtæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Moreflip
US /flɪp/
UK /flɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- To move into a different position quickly
- Noun
- Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
- Movement of something from one position to another
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for the main
US /fɚ ðə meɪn/
UK /fə ðə meɪn/
- other
- Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
C2Moregenuinely
US /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnlɪ/
UK /'dʒenjʊɪnlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- In a sincere and honest way.
A2Morego beyond
US /ɡo biˈɑnd/
UK /ɡəu biˈjɔnd/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do more than planned or expected; exceed
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)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehype
US /haɪp/
UK /haɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
- Transitive Verb
- To try to create interest or excitement about
B2Moreimpressive
US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
B1TOEICMorein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morein the news
US
UK
- Phrase
- Being widely reported in the media.
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Morelaunch
US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/
UK /lɔ:ntʃ/
- Noun
- Starting a new project; introducing new product
- Act of firing rockets into the air
- Transitive Verb
- To start a new project; start selling a product
- To put a rocket into the air
A2TOEICMorelive up
US /liv ʌp/
UK /liv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be as good as expected or promised.
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
A1Moremedical research
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
B2Moremusk
US /mʌsk/
UK /mʌsk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
C1Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Morephrasal
US
UK
- Adjective
- Concerning or consisting of a phrase
B1Morephrase
US /frez/
UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
A2Morepreviously
US /ˈprivɪəslɪ/
UK /'pri:vɪəslɪ/
- Adverb
- At an earlier time
- In the past; formerly.
B1TOEICMoreprototype
US /ˈproʊ.t̬ə.taɪp/
UK /ˈprəʊ.tə.taɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
B2Morepublicity
US /pʌˈblɪsɪti/
UK /pʌbˈlɪsəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Attention given to person/thing by news/radio/TV
B1Morepull off
US /pʊl ɔf/
UK /pul ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage to succeed
- To remove something quickly or with force.
A1Moreramp
US /ræmp/
UK /ræmp/
- Noun
- Path that increases in height as you walk up it
- Transitive Verb
- To slope or incline; (phrasal: ramp up) to increase the level or amount of something sharply; to furnish with a sloping surface.
B2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereveal
US /rɪˈvil/
UK /rɪ'vi:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To show something that was hidden before
A2TOEICMorestunt
US /stʌnt/
UK /stʌnt/
- Countable Noun
- Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent from growing bigger or as big as normal
B2Moretake off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretummy
US /ˈtʌmi/
UK /'tʌmɪ/
- Noun
- Stomach or belly
- A child's word for stomach or abdomen.
C1Moreunusual
US /ʌnˈjuʒuəl/
UK /ʌnˈju:ʒuəl/
- Adjective
- Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- Remarkable or interesting because different from or better than others.
B1Moreunveil
US /ʌnˈvel/
UK /ˌʌnˈveɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove something's outer covering
B1TOEICMoreversion
US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/
UK /ˈvə:ʃən/
- Noun
- Different way that someone interprets something
- New or different form of something
A2TOEICMorevocabulary
US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/
UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words that have to do with a particular subject
- The words that a person knows
B1TOEICMore
