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anticipation
US /ænˌtɪsəˈpeʃən/
UK /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Pleasurable feeling about a future event
B1TOEICMorebabe
US /beb/
UK /beɪb/
- Noun
- Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
B2Moreback off
US /bæk ɔf/
UK /bæk ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop supporting; lose courage
- To decide to not carry out a threat
A1Morebalm
US /bɑm/
UK /bɑ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fragrant herb
- Soft oily substance, e.g. to soften the skin
C1Morebody
US /ˈbɑdi/
UK /ˈbɒdi/
- Noun
- The physical structure of a person or animal.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The main or central part of something.
- The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
A2Morebonding
US /ˈbɑndɪŋ/
UK /'bɒndɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop a close relationship with
- To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
A2Morebreath
US /brɛθ/
UK /breθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Air you take in and out of your body
- The smell of someone's breath.
A2Morebreathe
US /brið/
UK /bri:ð/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move air into and out of your lungs
- To say something very softly
A2Morecannon
US /ˈkænən/
UK /'kænən/
- Countable Noun
- Large wheeled gun that fires heavy metal balls
- Intransitive Verb
- To hit and bounce off
B2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morechemical
US /ˈkɛmɪkəl/
UK /ˈkemɪkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- The branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed, the investigation of their properties and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new substances.
- Adjective
- Made of various elements
A2Morechew
US /tʃu:/
UK /tʃu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bite something many times without swallowing it
- Noun
- Act of biting something many times
B1Morecrazy
US /ˈkrezi/
UK /'kreɪzɪ/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; mad
- Not being sensible or practical
- Noun
- Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
A2Moredehydration
US /ˌdihaɪˈdreʃən/
UK /ˌdi:haɪ'dreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of not having enough water
C2Moreecho
US /'ekoʊ/
UK /'ekəʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
- (Of a sound) to be repeated
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Repetition of sounds after bouncing off something
- A repetition of events or circumstances
B1Moreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Moreenhance
US /ɛnˈhæns/
UK /ɪn'hɑ:ns/
- Transitive Verb
- To improve; make bigger or better
B1TOEICMoreexchange
US /ɪksˈtʃendʒ/
UK /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
- Short discussion or talk
- Transitive Verb
- To share (a look, a few words etc.)
- To sell one currency to get another
A2TOEICMorefeel right
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
A1Morefertility
US /fɚˈtɪlɪti/
UK /fəˈtɪləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of a female being able to produce young
- State of soil being able to produce many plants
B1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morego against
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To disagree with or challenge someone
A1Moregum
US /ɡʌm/
UK /ɡʌm/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover or stick with adhesive
- Noun
- Adhesive material used to stick things together
B2Moreharmless
US /ˈhɑ:rmləs/
UK /ˈhɑ:mləs/
- Adjective
- Being unable to cause damage or injury; safe
- Not being intended/likely to upset or anger others
A2Moreheal
US /hi:l/
UK /hi:l/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To recover from or forget a bad experience
- To make or become healthy or well again
B1Morehygiene
US /ˈhaɪˌdʒin/
UK /ˈhaɪdʒi:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cleanliness; being clean
- Practices for maintaining personal cleanliness.
B2Morein a pinch
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a difficult situation; in an emergency.
- As a substitute; if nothing else is available.
A1Morein sync
US /ɪn sɪŋk/
UK /in siŋk/
- Adjective
- Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
- Adverb
- In a state of coordination or harmony.
in the moment
US
UK
- Phrase
- At the present time; now.
- Spontaneously; without prior planning or consideration.
A1Moreintense
US /ɪnˈtɛns/
UK /ɪn'tens/
- Adjective
- Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- Experiencing or showing great force or strength; extreme.
A2TOEICMoreintimate
US /ˈɪntəmɪt/
UK /'ɪntɪmət/
- Adjective
- (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
- Private and personal things shared with another
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone understand without saying directly
B1TOEICMoreintuition
US /ˌɪntuˈɪʃən, -tju-/
UK /ˌɪntjuˈɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Natural ability to guess or feel things
B2Moreintuitive
US /ɪnˈtuɪtɪv, -ˈtju-/
UK /ɪnˈtju:ɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Able to understand by feeling rather than fact
- Easy to use and understand.
B2Morejuicy
US /ˈdʒusi/
UK /'dʒu:sɪ/
- Adjective
- (Of a fruit) full of juice
A2Morekeeper
US /ˈkipɚ/
UK /ˈki:pə(r)/
- Noun
- Person taking care of animals
B1Morekiss
US /kɪs/
UK /kɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To touch something in a light or gentle way
- To put your lips against another's to show love
A2Morekisser
US
UK
- Noun
- Slang for the mouth
B1Morekissing
US /'kɪsɪŋ/
UK /'kɪsɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To touch something in a light or gentle way
- To put your lips against another's to show love
- Noun
- The act of touching with the lips as a sign of love, sexual desire, or greeting.
- The sound made when kissing someone.
A2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
lean in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
- To actively pursue and engage with opportunities, especially in a professional context.
A1Morelick
US /lɪk/
UK /lɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- To defeat (someone) easily.
- Intransitive Verb
- (of flames) to flicker over or around (something).
B1Morelightly
US /ˈlaɪtli/
UK /ˈlaɪtli/
- Adverb
- In a gentle manner; with little weight or force
- With only a small amount of something
A2Morelip
US /lɪp/
UK /lɪp/
- Noun
- Edge of a hole or container
- Top and bottom part of the outside of your mouth
A2Morelittle bit crazy
US
UK
- Phrase
- Slightly mad or eccentric; somewhat irrational.
maintaining
US /meɪn'teɪnɪŋ/
UK /meɪn'teɪnɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To keep saying something a certain way
- To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
A2Moreneck
US /nɛk/
UK /nek/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of the body joining the head and the body
- Opening of a piece of clothing for your head
- Intransitive Verb
- (Lovers) to play affectionately; kissing
A2Morenurture
US /ˈnɜ:rtʃə(r)/
UK /ˈnɜ:tʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Care and support given to people as they develop
- Transitive Verb
- To help something or someone to grow or succeed
- To help something or someone to grow or succeed
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoral
US /ˈɔrəl/
UK /ˈɔ:rəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mouth
- Spoken text
B1Morepalm
US /pɑ:m/
UK /pɑ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Inner area of a person's hand
- Tropical tree with large leaves only at its top
- Transitive Verb
- To hide something in your hand
- To push someone way with your hand
B1Morepartner
US /ˈpɑrtnɚ/
UK /'pɑ:tnə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One you have a business/personal relationship with
- Someone you have personal relationship with
- Intransitive Verb
- To join with others for work or other activity
A2Moreplayful
US /ˈplefəl/
UK /'pleɪfl/
- Adjective
- Being fun or wanting to play
A2Moreprecise
US /prɪˈsaɪs/
UK /prɪ'saɪs/
- Adjective
- (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
- (Of a time, place, quality) exact
A2TOEICMorepull back
US /pʊl bæk/
UK /pul bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move to a safer area; retreat
A1Morepull it out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
- To withdraw or remove something, such as a product or investment, from a particular situation or market.
A1Moreresist
US /rɪˈzɪst/
UK /rɪ'zɪst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
- To fight or prevent something from happening
A2TOEICMoreresist the urge
US
UK
- Phrase
- To fight against a strong desire or temptation.
retire
US /rɪˈtaɪr/
UK /rɪ'taɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop using, producing, or servicing something
- Intransitive Verb
- To stop taking part in a competition or game
- To quit having jobs because you are old
A2TOEICMorerevelation
US /ˌrɛvəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌrevəˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making something known or seen
- Showing something astonishing or enlightening
C1Morerhythm
US /ˈrɪðəm/
UK /ˈrɪðəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- A pattern of sound and beats in music
A2Moresacred
US /ˈsekrɪd/
UK /ˈseɪkrɪd/
- Adjective
- Worthy of religious worship; very holy
- Being highly valued and respected
B1Moresaliva
US /səˈlaɪvə/
UK /səˈlaɪvə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Liquid produced by glands in the mouth
B2Morescrape
US /skrep/
UK /skreɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take something off a surface with a sharp tool
- To move roughly across the surface of something
- Noun
- Bad or unpleasant incident
- Sound of something moving roughly across a surface
B1Moresensual
US /ˈsɛnʃuəl/
UK /ˈsenʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Feeling or giving rise to sexual/physical feeling
B2Moreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMoreshove
US /ʃʌv/
UK /ʃʌv/
- Transitive Verb
- To roughly push someone or something away
- Noun
- Rough push on something or someone
B2Moresize up
US /saɪz ʌp/
UK /saiz ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something to make a decision
A1Moreslightly
US /ˈslaɪtli/
UK /ˈslaɪtli/
- Adverb
- Only a little
B1Moresoft
US /sɔft, sɑft/
UK /sɒft/
- Adjective
- Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- Easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
A2Moresoftly
US /ˈsɔːftli/
UK /ˈsɔftlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a gentle or quiet manner
A2Moresoftness
US /ˈsɔftnɪs/
UK /sɒftnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being light and smooth to touch
B1Morestir up
US /stɚ ʌp/
UK /stə: ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause trouble; incite unrest.
- To evoke or awaken (emotions, memories).
A1Morestrength
US /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/
UK /streŋθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Condition of being strong
- The quality or state of being physically strong.
A2TOEICMoresubconsciously
US /ˌsʌbˈkɑnʃəslɪ/
UK /ˌsʌb'kɒnʃəslɪ/
- Adverb
- From the subconscious mind
B1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresup
US /sʌp/
UK /sʌp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To eat or drink
C1Moreswallow
US /ˈswɑː.loʊ/
UK /'swɒləʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To believe (something that is not true)
- To make food go from your mouth to your stomach
- Countable Noun
- Small northern bird with downward-pointing wings
A2Moresword
US /sɔrd/
UK /sɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
B1Moresync
US /sɪŋk/
UK /sɪŋk/
- Noun
- Short for 'synchronization'
C1Moretap out
US /tæp aʊt/
UK /tæp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To submit in a grappling sport by tapping the opponent or the mat.
- To be completely exhausted or depleted of resources.
B1Moretilt
US /tɪlt/
UK /tɪlt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change to a newly preferred idea or opinion
- To move something away from the upright
- Noun
- Position in which one side is above the other
B2Moretip
US /tɪp/
UK /tɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To pour or move something from a place, container
- To give extra money for good service
- Noun
- End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
- Extra money given for good service
A2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreto taste
US /tu teɪst/
UK /tu teɪst/
- other
- Add an ingredient according to your preference.
A2Moreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
tongue
US /tʌŋ/
UK /tʌŋ/
- Noun
- Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- Meat from the mouth of an animal, cooked as food
- Transitive Verb
- To using your mouth to produce musical notes
- To use your mouth to touch something
A2Moreunforgettable
US /ˌʌnfərˈgetəbl/
UK /ˌʌnfəˈgetəbl/
- Adjective
- Impossible to forget; memorable; impressive
B1Moreunhealthy
US /ʌnˈhɛlθi/
UK /ʌn'helθɪ/
- Adjective
- Being in poor health; sickly
B1Moreurge
US /ɚdʒ/
UK /ɜ:dʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A strong desire for something
- Strong pressure on someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To drive something forward
- To ask or encourage someone to do something
A2Moreyin
US /jɪn/
UK /jɪn/
- Noun
- In Chinese philosophy, female force joining yang
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