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artificial
US /ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəl/
UK /ˌɑ:tɪ'fɪʃl/
- Adjective
- Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- (Something) made by people; not created by nature
B1TOEICMoreconstellation
US /ˌkɑnstəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnstə'leɪʃən/
- Noun
- Group of things or people that are similar
- Groups of stars which form patterns
- Noun (plural)
- Groups of stars which form patterns
B2Moreeffort
US /ˈɛfət/
UK /ˈefət/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of work used trying to do something
- A conscious exertion of power; a try.
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein 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 the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Moreintelligence
US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/
UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Collection of secret information about something
- Ability to learn things or to consider situations
- Adjective
- Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
A2TOEICMorelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreout of favor
US
UK
- Adjective
- No longer approved of or supported; having lost popularity or approval.
- Phrase
- In a state of being disliked or disapproved of.
phone
US /foʊn/
UK /fəʊn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk to someone using a telephone
- Noun
- Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
A2TOEICMoreprogress
US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/
UK /'prəʊɡres/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward or toward a place or goal
- To make progress; develop or improve.
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of moving forward
- The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
A2TOEICMoresingular
US /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/
UK /ˈsɪŋgjələ(r)/
- Noun
- Form of a word referring to only one person/thing
- Adjective
- Seeming odd or unusual
- One of
B2Moreslightly
US /ˈslaɪtli/
UK /ˈslaɪtli/
- Adverb
- Only a little
B1Moretechnique
US /tɛkˈnik/
UK /tekˈni:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- The skill or ability to do something well.
A2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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