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adrenaline
US /əˈdrɛnəlɪn/
UK /ə'drenəlɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
- The intense excitement and energy felt when in a dangerous or exciting situation.
C1Moreappeal
US /əˈpil/
UK /ə'pi:l/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attract interest, attention, or desire
- To request a judge or others to change a decision
A2TOEICMoreaverage
US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
UK /'ævərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
A2TOEICMorebacteria
US /bækˈtɪriə/
UK /bæk'tɪərɪə/
- Noun (plural)
- The very small creatures that can cause disease
B2Morebarrier
US /ˈbæriɚ/
UK /'bærɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Difficult situation preventing something happening
- Structure or object that stops free movement
B1TOEICMorebathe
US /beð/
UK /beɪð/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be covered completely in something, e.g. light
- To swim at the beach or in a river
B1Morebody
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.
A2Morebroccoli
US /ˈbrɑkəli/
UK /'brɒkəlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Vegetable with thick branches and green flowers
- The plant that produces broccoli.
B2Morecauliflower
US /ˈkɔlɪˌflaʊɚ, ˈkɑlɪ-/
UK /ˈkɒliflaʊə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- White vegetable, that looks similar to broccoli
- The plant that produces the cauliflower vegetable.
B2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moreculprit
US /ˈkʌlprɪt/
UK /ˈkʌlprɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Person who has done something wrong or illegal
- Noun
- a cause or reason for the problem
B2Moredeodorant
US /diˈodərənt/
UK /dɪ'əʊdərənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Substance applied to the skin to hide body smells
- A preparation for application to the body to prevent or mask unpleasant odors caused by perspiration.
C1Morediet
US /ˈdaɪɪt/
UK /'daɪət/
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plan of eating to reduce weight or improve health
- The usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal)
A2TOEICMoredig into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start eating food enthusiastically.
- To investigate or research something thoroughly.
B1Moredisruption
US /dɪs'rʌpʃn/
UK /dɪs'rʌpʃn/
- Noun
- When a disturbance stops an activity in progress
B2Moreecosystem
US /ˈɛkoˌsɪstəm, ˈiko-/
UK /ˈi:kəʊsɪstəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Types of plants and animals in an specific area
- A network of interconnected companies, technologies, and services that interact to create value.
B1Morefluid
US /ˈfluɪd/
UK /'flu:ɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- Liquid that flows smoothly, such as water
- Adjective
- Able to move smoothly or gracefully
- Liable to change; unstable.
B2Morefunnier
US
UK
- Adjective
- Being more amusing than
B2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morein check
US /ɪn tʃɛk/
UK /in tʃek/
- Phrase
- Under control; restrained.
- Verified or confirmed to be correct or accurate.
in itself
US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/
UK /in itˈself/
- Phrase
- Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- Essentially; by its very nature.
layered
US /'leɪəd/
UK /'leɪəd/
- Transitive Verb
- To put things one on top of another
- Adjective
- Having layers.
B1Moremeat
US /mit/
UK /mi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
- Noun
- Something that is important or significant
A2Moremoist
US /mɔɪst/
UK /mɔɪst/
- Adjective
- Being a little bit wet, often in a pleasing way
B1Moremoisture
US /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/
UK /'mɔɪstʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Small amount of wetness that can be felt
B1Morenoticeably
US /ˈnotɪsəblɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪsəblɪ/
- Adverb
- Being easy or likely to be sensed or noticed
B1Morenotoriously
US /noˈtɔrɪəslɪ/
UK /nəʊ'tɔ:rɪəslɪ/
- Adverb
- So as to be well-known for being something bad
B2Moreodor
US /'oʊdə/
UK /'əʊdə/
- Noun
- A certain smell, often strong or distinct
- A distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A certain smell, often strong or distinct
B1TOEICMoreon average
US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
B1Moreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Morephase
US /fez/
UK /feɪz/
- Noun
- Different stages of the moon from new to full
- Distinct part or step in a process
- Transitive Verb
- To make happen in a gradual ordered way
A2Morepush through
US /pʊʃ θru/
UK /puʃ θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
- To make progress by pushing people or things aside.
B1Morerancid
US /'rænsɪd/
UK /ˈrænsɪd/
- Adjective
- With an unpleasant smell or taste, like sour milk
C1Morerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMoresalty
US /ˈsɔlti/
UK /ˈsɔ:lti/
- Adjective
- Containing or tasting like salt
- Involving a clever and funny joke about sex
A2Moresecrete
US /sɪˈkrit/
UK /sɪ'kri:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide something so it will not be seen or found
- To produce a liquid from a bodily organ
B1Moresecretion
US /sɪˈkriʃən/
UK /sɪˈkri:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Release of a liquid from a gland or cell
B2Moreseep
US /sip/
UK /si:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To flow slowly through small openings or pores
B2Moresettle into
US /ˈsɛtl ˈɪntu/
UK /ˈsetl ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become comfortable and familiar with a new place or situation.
- To get used to a new job or activity.
A1Moreshower
US /ˈʃaʊɚ/
UK /ˈʃaʊə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device producing falling water for cleaning
- Process of washing your body under running water
- Intransitive Verb
- To wash your body under running water
A2Moreskin
US /skɪn/
UK /skɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat someone easily and completely
- To hurt yourself, accidentally cutting yourself
- Noun
- Outer covering of an animal used for leather; hide
- Outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
A2Moresmell
US /smɛl/
UK /smel/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a particular odor
- Transitive Verb
- To sense that something is not right
- To notice a particular odor
A2Moresmelly
US /ˈsmɛli/
UK /ˈsmeli/
- Adjective
- Having an unpleasant odor or smell
A2Morespacecraft
US /ˈspeɪskræft/
UK /ˈspeɪskrɑ:ft/
- Noun
- Vehicle capable of traveling to outer space
- An unmanned probe or satellite designed for space exploration.
C2Morestink
US /stɪŋk/
UK /stɪŋk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To smell terrible
B2Moresweat
US /swɛt/
UK /swet/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do an amount of hard work
- To be worried or anxious about something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An amount of hard work
A2Moresweaty
US /ˈswɛti/
UK /'swetɪ/
- Adjective
- Covered in sweat, or smelling of sweat
A2Moreto the moon
US /tu ðə mun/
UK /tu ðə mu:n/
- other
- Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
B2Moretrend
US /trɛnd/
UK /trend/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Current style or fashion
- General direction that is taken
- Intransitive Verb
- To be current and popular
- To move up or down
A2Moretuna
US /ˈtu:nə/
UK /ˈtju:nə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large sea fish that is caught for food
B2Morevarying
US /'veərɪŋ/
UK /'veərɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change something and make it different
- To be changeable, both up and down
- Adjective
- Not always the same; characterized by variation.
A2Morevegetarian
US /ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛriən/
UK /ˌvedʒə'teərɪən/
- Adjective
- Being made from vegetables and not having any meat
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who does not eat meat from animals or fish
B2TOEICMorevintage
US /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/
UK /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/
- Adjective
- Old and somewhat treasured
B2More
