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academy
US /əˈkædəmi/
UK /ə'kædəmɪ/
- Noun
- School that specializes in certain subjects
A2Moreadd on
US /æd ɑn/
UK /æd ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attach or include something extra.
- Countable Noun
- A feature that can be added to a computer program or website.
A1Morealtitude
US /ˈæltɪˌtud,-ˌtjud/
UK /'æltɪtju:d/
- Noun
- Height of something above sea level
B2TOEICMoreanalytical
US /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkl/
UK /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Thinking in a detailed and intelligent manner
B2Moreanalyze
US /ˈænəˌlaɪz/
UK /'ænəlaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To study carefully to find out the meaning of
B1TOEICMorecalm
US /kɑm/
UK /kɑ:m/
- Adjective
- Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- Relaxed and not worried or angry
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
A2Morecancer
US /ˈkænsɚ/
UK /'kænsə(r)/
- Noun
- Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
B1Morecategory
US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/
UK /ˈkætəgəri/
- Noun
- Groups of things that are similar in some way
B1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Moreconference
US /ˈkɑnfərəns, -frəns/
UK /ˈkɒnfərəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of lectures held as an event
- An association of US sports teams
- Intransitive Verb
- To hold a discussion; consult.
A2Morecontinent
US /ˈkɑntənənt/
UK /ˈkɒntɪnənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- Adjective
- Able to control excretory functions (bowel and bladder).
B1Morecorporate
US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/
UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/
- Adjective
- Concerning (usually large) companies
- Relating to a large company or group.
- Noun
- The overall strategy and direction of a company.
- The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
A2Morecream
US /krim/
UK /kri:m/
- Adjective
- Pale color that is yellowish white
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
- Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
B1Moredeck
US /dɛk/
UK /dek/
- Noun
- Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- Transitive Verb
- To hit someone hard enough to knock them down
B1Moredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moreface to face
US /fes tu fes/
UK /feis tu: feis/
- Adverb
- (Meeting) while looking at someone
A1Morefor best
US /fɚ best/
UK /fə best/
- other
- An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
B2Morefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Morefounder
US /ˈfaʊndɚ/
UK /ˈfaʊndə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of business, idea, etc.) to fail
- (Of a ship) To be sinking after hitting rocks
B1TOEICMorefrom A to Z
US /frʌm eɪ tə zi/
UK /frɒm eɪ tə zed/
- other
- Describes covering something completely or in full detail.
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehonest
US /ˈɑnɪst/
UK /ˈɒnɪst/
- Adjective
- Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
A2TOEICMorein school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Moreinformational
US /ˌɪnfə'meɪʃənl/
UK /ˌɪnfə'meɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Concerning or having the nature of information
B2Moreinterview
US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/
UK /'ɪntəvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally ask questions about a given topic
- Noun
- Meeting to ask questions to get information
A2TOEICMoreinto space
US
UK
- Phrase
- Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- Figuratively, entering a realm of imagination or abstraction.
A1Morejournalist
US /ˈdʒɚnəlɪst/
UK /ˈdʒɜ:nəlɪst/
- Noun
- Writer of news reports for newspapers etc.
A2TOEICMorekid on
US /kɪd ɑn/
UK /kid ɒn/
- other
- To joke or tease someone or pretend something is not true.
B2Morelap
US /læp/
UK /læp/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
- Noun
- A gentle repeated motion against something
- Area between the waist and knees when seated
B1Moremarathon
US /'mærəθɑ:n/
UK /'mærəθən/
- Adjective
- Lasting for a long time
- Countable Noun
- Running race that is run over a distance of 42km
- A long-lasting event, often involving endurance or persistence.
B2Moremessenger
US /ˈmɛsəndʒɚ/
UK /ˈmesɪndʒə(r)/
- Noun
- Someone who delivers things, e.g. by motor bike
- A program or application used for sending instant messages.
B1TOEICMoremotivate
US /ˈmotəˌvet/
UK /'məʊtɪveɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone a reason, the will to do something
A2TOEICMoremotivational
US /ˌmoʊtɪ'veɪʃənl/
UK /ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Concerning motivation
- Providing encouragement; inspiring.
- Noun
- A speech or presentation intended to inspire or encourage.
B1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morenow or never
US /naʊ ɔr ˈnɛvɚ/
UK /nau ɔ: ˈnevə/
- Idiom
- An opportunity that must be taken immediately, or it will be lost.
A1Moreof value
US /ʌv ˈvælju/
UK /ɔv ˈvælju/
- Adjective
- Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- Providing a benefit or advantage.
A1Moreout of the blue
US
UK
- Phrase
- Unexpectedly; without warning
- Idiom
- Unexpectedly; without warning.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreovernight
US /ˈovɚˌnaɪt/
UK /ˌəʊvə'naɪt/
- Adverb
- (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
- For or during the night
- Adjective
- Lasting or taking place during the night
- Delivered or intended to be delivered on the next day
B1Morepersist
US /pɚˈsɪst, -ˈzɪst/
UK /pə'sɪst/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue a course of action despite opposition
- To continue to exist or occur beyond the usual, expected, or desired time.
B1TOEICMorerequirement
US /rɪˈkwaɪrmənt/
UK /rɪ'kwaɪəmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A demand that someone does something
- Something that is a necessity
A2TOEICMorerun over
US /rʌn ˈovɚ/
UK /rʌn ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
- To hit someone when driving a car
A1Moresincere
US /sɪnˈsɪr/
UK /sɪn'sɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Meaning what you say truthfully; honest
A2TOEICMorespite
US /spaɪt/
UK /spaɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Wish to hurt another person; malice; maliciousness
- Transitive Verb
- To deliberately annoy or frustrate someone
B2Morestruggle
US /ˈstrʌɡəl/
UK /'strʌɡl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try very hard to do something difficult
- To fight or struggle violently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong efforts made to do something difficult
- A difficult or challenging situation or task
A2Moresucceed
US /səkˈsid/
UK /sək'si:d/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have achieved what you were trying to achieve
- To take over position of one who has died or left
A2TOEICMoresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoresympathy
US /ˈsɪmpəθi/
UK /'sɪmpəθɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling for other people when they are in trouble
A2TOEICMoretap
US /tæp/
UK /tæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- To spy one someone electronically
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
- Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
A2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretrail
US /trel/
UK /treɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of marks or signs left by something moving
- Rough path, as through a forest or field
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To follow behind someone
- To be losing to a competitor
B1TOEICMoreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
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