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account of
US /əˈkaʊnt ʌv/
UK /əˈkaunt ɔv/
- Noun
- A spoken or written description of an event.
- Preposition
- Because of; for the reason of.
B1Moreadvertise
US /ˈædvərtaɪz/
UK /ˈædvətaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To show how good a product is, to make people buy
- To make something known generally in a public medium.
A2TOEICMoreadvertisement
US /ˌædvɚˈtaɪzmənt, ædˈvɚtɪs-, -tɪz-/
UK /ədˈvɜ:tɪsmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Poster, TV, film showing advantages of new product
- A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting employment opportunities.
A2TOEICMoreadvertising
US /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/
UK /ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To show how good a product is, to make people buy
- Uncountable Noun
- The business of making companies and products well-known
- The advertising industry.
A2Moreat a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebaby
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
A2Morebaker
US /ˈbekɚ/
UK /ˈbeɪkə(r)/
- Noun
- Someone who bakes bread or cake as their job
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
A2Morebendy
US /'bendɪ/
UK /ˈbendi/
- Adjective
- Able to bend; flexible
B1Moreberry
US /ˈbɛri/
UK /'berɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round fruit from plants and trees
B2Morecaffeine
US /kæˈfin, ˈkæfˌin, ˈkæfiɪn/
UK /ˈkæfi:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
- The amount of caffeine in a substance.
B2Morecereal
US /ˈsɪriəl/
UK /'sɪərɪəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Breakfast food eaten with milk
- Grain that can be eaten
B1Morecorpse
US /kɔrps/
UK /kɔ:ps/
- Countable Noun
- A dead body
B2Morecream
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
B1Moredamned
US /dæmd/
UK /dæmd/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- To threaten with everlasting punishment
- Adjective
- Very; a mild swear word expressing annoyance
- Expressing annoyance or frustration.
B2Moredeceiving
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make someone believe something that is not true
- Adjective
- Giving a misleading impression.
B1MoreEaster
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Christian celebration of Christ's Resurrection
C2Moreeating healthy
US
UK
- Gerund
- The practice of consuming foods that are beneficial for one's health and well-being.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The act of regularly choosing and consuming nutritious foods as part of a healthy lifestyle.
A1Moreencounter
US /ɛnˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /ɪn'kaʊntə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- To meet someone or something unexpectedly
- Noun
- A chance meeting; unexpected or unplanned meeting
B1TOEICMoreesoteric
US /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/
UK /ˌesəˈterɪk/
- Adjective
- Being known only by a few people; obscure
C1TOEICMoreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
false
US /fɔ:ls/
UK /fɔ:ls/
- Adjective
- Not real or genuine
- Not true or correct; containing incorrect information.
- Adverb
- In an untrue or inaccurate way.
A2TOEICMorefor that matter
US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
A2Moregoes to show
US
UK
- Phrase
- To demonstrate or prove something.
A1Moreimmune
US /ɪˈmjoon/
UK /ɪˈmju:n/
- Adjective
- Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- Protected against a particular disease or condition because of antibodies or vaccination.
B1Morein 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 question
US /ɪn ˈkwɛstʃən/
UK /in ˈkwestʃən/
- Adjective
- Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
- Referring to someone or something that has already been mentioned.
A1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Morein your dreams
US /ɪn jʊɚ ˈdrimz/
UK /in jɔ: ˈdri:mz/
- other
- Used to say something is very unlikely or impossible.
B2Moreinconvenience
US /ˌɪnkənˈvinjəns/
UK /ˌɪnkənˈvi:niəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being difficult or annoying to do
B1TOEICMoreinfuse
US /ɪnˈfjooz/
UK /ɪnˈfju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To soak tea, etc. in hot water, oil etc.
- To cause to fill up with a feeling or quality
B2TOEICMoreknock it off
US /nɑk ɪt ɔf/
UK /nɔk it ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
- Interjection
- Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
A1Moreloaf
US /loʊf/
UK /ləʊf/
- Countable Noun
- Large piece of bread baked as a whole
- Intransitive Verb
- To spend time idly
B2Moreloss
US /lɔ:s/
UK /lɒs/
- Noun
- Friend, family, or other loved person's death
- Decrease or decline in quantity or amount
A2TOEICMoremeat
US /mit/
UK /mi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
- Noun
- Something that is important or significant
A2Moremisleading
US /mɪsˈlidɪŋ/
UK /ˌmɪsˈli:dɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone have the wrong idea about a thing
- Adjective
- Having the wrong or mistaken idea
- Giving the wrong idea or impression; deceptive.
A2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreoff the shelf
US /ɔf ði ʃɛlf/
UK /ɔf ðə ʃelf/
- Adjective
- Readily available; not custom-made.
- Adverb
- Selling very quickly and in large quantities.
A2Moreold school
US /old skul/
UK /əuld sku:l/
- Adjective
- Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
- Noun
- A traditional method or approach.
B1Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreone being
US
UK
- Noun
- An individual existence; a person or creature.
- A single entity or individual, especially in a philosophical or spiritual context.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepepperoni
US /ˌpepəˈroʊni/
UK /ˌpepəˈrəʊni/
- Uncountable Noun
- Pork and beef sausage
C2Morepizza
US /ˈpitsə/
UK /ˈpi:tsə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Round Italian food with cheese cooked in an oven
A2Morepope
US /pop/
UK /pu:p/
- Proper Noun
- Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
B2Morepopsicle
US /ˈpɑpsɪkəl, -ˌsɪkəl/
UK /ˈpɔpsikl/
- Countable Noun
- Sweet frozen candy on a stick
C1Morepuffed
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To breath in and out quickly
- Transitive Verb
- To produce a small cloud of smoke, steam etc.
B1Morereunite
US /ˌrijuˈnaɪt/
UK /ˌri:ju:ˈnaɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to come together after being apart
A2Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMoreslice
US /slaɪs/
UK /slaɪs/
- Countable Noun
- Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- Piece or share of something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit a ball so that it curves to one side
- To cut a thin piece off something larger
A2TOEICMoresued
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To take legal action against someone
B2Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Moreweight
US /wet/
UK /weɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- How heavy something is
- Metal object to measure how heavy something is
A2TOEICMorewrapper
US /ˈræpɚ/
UK /ˈræpə(r)/
- Noun
- Loose dressing gown for women
- Paper covering for e.g. chocolate bars
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