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anymore
US /ˌɛniˈmɔr, -ˈmor/
UK /'enɪmɔ:/
- Adverb
- No longer; no more
A2Morebaby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Morebaby up
US /ˈbeɪbi ʌp/
UK /ˈbeɪbi ʌp/
- other
- To treat someone with extra care or protectiveness like a baby.
C2Morebribe
US /braɪb/
UK /braɪb/
- Noun
- Payment of money so you can do something dishonest
- Transitive Verb
- To give money to help you do something dishonest
B1Moreburn through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use up a supply of something, especially money, very quickly.
- To make a hole in something by burning it.
B1Morebury
US /ˈbɛri/
UK /'berɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into the ground and cover it
B1Morecalibrate
US /ˈkæləˌbret/
UK /ˈkælɪbreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To adjust an instrument to take exact measurements
C1Morecaptain
US /ˈkæptən/
UK /'kæptɪn/
- Noun
- Title of a senior officer in the military
- Person in charge of a team, a ship or an airplane
- Transitive Verb
- To be in charge of a team, ship or airplane
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morechill
US /tʃɪl/
UK /tʃɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being a little cold
- Feeling of fear or being frightened
- Transitive Verb
- To make something cold, e.g. a drink
B1Morecoconut
US /ˈkoʊkənʌt/
UK /ˈkəʊkənʌt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A large nut with a hairy shell and white flesh
B2Moreconfusion
US /kənˈfjuʒən/
UK /kən'fju:ʒən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Not knowing what to do; state of disorder
B1Morecut a rug
US /kʌt ə rʌg/
UK /kʌt ə rʌg/
- other
- To dance energetically and skillfully.
B2Moredab
US /dæb/
UK /dæb/
- Noun
- Light and quick touch
- Transitive Verb
- To touch lightly a few times, often with a cloth
B2Moredash
US /dæʃ/
UK /dæʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit against something with a lot of force
- To destroy or damage a feeling, such as hope
- Noun
- Hyphen e.g. '-'; or space
- Act of running quickly towards a particular place
B1TOEICMoredisclosure
US /dɪˈskloʒɚ/
UK /dɪs'kləʊʒə(r)/
- Noun
- Making private information public
B1Moredrift
US /drɪft/
UK /drɪft/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
- (Of boats) to move without purpose on water
B1Moredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moreduel
US /ˈdu:əl/
UK /ˈdju:əl/
- Noun
- Competition between two athletes or enemies
B2Moreexposure
US /ɪkˈspoʒɚ/
UK /ɪk'spəʊʒə(r)/
- Noun
- Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- Being talked about in the media
A2TOEICMorefall for
US /fɔl fɔr/
UK /fɔ:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be deceived or tricked by someone
- To become in love with someone
A1Morefolder
US /ˈfoʊldə(r)/
UK /ˈfəʊldə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Container that holds documents
B2TOEICMorefreshman
US /ˈfrɛʃmən/
UK /ˈfreʃmən/
- Noun
- Student in the first year of high school, college
B2Moregarage
US /ɡəˈrɑʒ, -ˈrɑdʒ/
UK /'ɡærɑ:ʒ/
- Countable Noun
- Place for keeping a car
- A place where vehicles are repaired.
- Uncountable Noun
- A style of rock music characterized by a raw, energetic sound, often associated with amateur bands practicing in garages.
A2Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moreguitar
US /ɡɪˈtɑr/
UK /gɪˈtɑ:(r)/
- Noun
- Stringed instrument played with the fingers
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Moreimprov
US /ˈɪmˌprɑv/
UK /ɪmp'ru:v/
- Noun
- Drama that the actors make up as they go along
B2Morein a while
US /ɪn e hwaɪl/
UK /in ə hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
A2Morein the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Morelame
US /lem/
UK /leɪm/
- Adjective
- Having a damaged leg/foot making walking painful
- Unconvincing; weak; inadequate.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to become incapable of walking
B2Morelevel
US /ˈlɛvəl/
UK /'levl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Specific height of something
- Amount of ability you have compared to others
- Transitive Verb
- To aim a gun at someone
- To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
A2TOEICMorelight up
US /laɪt ʌp/
UK /lait ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
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
A1Moremath
US /mæθ/
UK /mæθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study or science of numbers and shapes
A2Moremathematically
US /ˌmæθə'mætɪklɪ/
UK /ˌmæθə'mætɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a precise or mathematical way
- In a precise and accurate manner, as demonstrated by mathematics.
A2Moremurder
US /ˈmɚdɚ/
UK /'mɜ:də(r)/
- Noun
- Something that is difficult or painful to do
- Crime of deliberately killing a person
- Transitive Verb
- To intentionally kill a person
- To spoil, ruin something by doing it poorly
A2Moremuster
US /ˈmʌstɚ/
UK /ˈmʌstə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gather or call together (soldiers, etc.)
B2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon site
US /ɑn saɪt/
UK /ɔn sait/
- Adverb
- At the location of a particular activity or project.
- Present at a specific location for a particular purpose.
A1Moreon the plus side
US /ɑn ðə ˈplʌs ˈsaɪd/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈplʌs ˈsaɪd/
- other
- Considering the advantages or positive aspects.
B1Moreon 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.
A1Morerace
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
A2Moreracing
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
- Adjective
- Describing something used in a race
A2Morerude
US /rud/
UK /ru:d/
- Adjective
- Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- Offensive; ill-mannered
A2Morescore
US /skɔr, skor/
UK /skɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- Current number of points given in a game, contest
- Transitive Verb
- To mark or cut something with a sharp object
- To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
A2TOEICMorescrewing
US /sk'ru:ɪŋ/
UK /sk'ru:ɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cheat someone, as out of money/property
- To close something by turning it into place
B1Moreslam
US /slæm/
UK /slæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To criticize sharply
- To shut with a lot of force, making a loud noise
- Noun
- Act or sound of closing a door, etc. violently
B1Moresplash
US /splæʃ/
UK /splæʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To throw water or liquids in many directions
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of throwing water in various directions
B1Morestupid
US /ˈstu:pɪd/
UK /ˈstju:pɪd/
- Adjective
- Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
- Noun
- A stupid person.
A2Moretablet
US /ˈtæblɪt/
UK /'tæblət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
- Small round piece of medicine which is swallowed
B2Moretrick
US /trɪk/
UK /trɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
A2Moretuck
US /tʌk/
UK /tʌk/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into a small or safe place
- To put something gently into place, as to hide it
- Noun
- Fold sewn into a skirt, etc. to improve the fit
B1Moretuck into
US /tʌk ˈɪntu/
UK /tʌk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eat food enthusiastically and with enjoyment.
A1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
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