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accessible
US /ækˈsɛsəbəl/
UK /əkˈsesəbl/
- Adjective
- Able to be entered, reached or used
- Easy to understand.
A2Moreaccompany
US /əˈkʌmpəni, əˈkʌmpni/
UK /ə'kʌmpənɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To play music with someone
- To travel with someone
A2TOEICMoreattract
US /əˈtrækt/
UK /ə'trækt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something move closer using magnetic force
- To make someone notice and become interested in
A2TOEICMoreback out
US /bæk aʊt/
UK /bæk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To say you will now not do something you promised
A1Moreback up
US /bæk ʌp/
UK /bæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
A1Morebecome popular
US
UK
- Phrase
- To start to be liked by many people.
A2Morebrass
US /bræs/
UK /brɑ:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Yellow metal made by combining copper and zinc
- The section of a band playing trumpets, horn etc.
- Noun (plural)
- Musical instruments such as trumpet or trombone
- Shiny objects made of a golden metal
B1TOEICMorecapture
US /ˈkæptʃɚ/
UK /'kæptʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- To record, tape, or film something
- Noun
- The act of seizing or taking control of something.
B1Morechatter
US /ˈtʃætɚ/
UK /ˈtʃætə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk a lot in a casual manner
- (As of teeth if cold) to click uncontrollably
- Uncountable Noun
- Continuous rapid talk about matters of little importance.
- A rapid series of short, sharp noises.
C2Morecheerful
US /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
UK /ˈtʃiəful/
- Adjective
- Feeling or showing happiness or optimism
A2Morecomposer
US /kəmˈpoʊzə(r)/
UK /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who writes music
A2Moreconcerto
US /kənˈtʃɛrto/
UK /kən'tʃɜ:təʊ/
- Noun
- Piece of music for an instrument with an orchestra
B2Morecontemporary
US /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
UK /kən'temprərɪ/
- Adjective
- Being modern, up -to-date, of this age
- Happening in the same time period
- Countable Noun
- Person doing things at the same time as you
B1Morecrackle
US /ˈkrækəl/
UK /'krækl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make sharp repeated noises, like a fire burning
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
B1TOEICMoredelight
US /dɪˈlaɪt/
UK /dɪ'laɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong feeling of great pleasure
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone pleasure or joy
B1Morediversion
US /dɪˈvɚʒən, -ʃən, daɪ-/
UK /daɪˈvɜ:ʃn/
- Noun
- Action designed to distract attention
- An activity that distracts from worry or boredom; a recreation or pastime.
B2Moredove
US /dʌv/
UK /dʌv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To swim deep under water with an air supply
- To rapid fall through air
- Noun
- One preferring negotiation to armed conflict
B2Moreeager
US /ˈiɡɚ/
UK /ˈi:gə(r)/
- Adjective
- Very excited and interested
A2TOEICMoreentertainment
US /ˌɛntɚˈtenmənt/
UK /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act or process of providing service for someone
- Singing, dancing, telling jokes to amuse people
A2TOEICMoreexploration
US /ˌɛkspləˈreʃən/
UK /ˌekspləˈreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of examining something to learn about it
- The action of exploring an unfamiliar area
A2Moreexpressive
US /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/
UK /ɪkˈspresɪv/
- Adjective
- Clearly or with passion
B1Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefrightened
US
UK
- Adjective
- Afraid; scared
- Easily scared; timid.
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone afraid or nervous
A2Morehail
US /hel/
UK /heɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To speak of something with admiration/excitement
- To call out to (taxi) to get it to pick you up
- Intransitive Verb
- To fly, fall together through the air
- Used to say that hail is falling
B2Morehearing
US /ˈhɪrɪŋ/
UK /ˈhɪərɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- To be told or find out information or facts
- Noun
- A formal investigation into a criminal act
- A formal meeting to discuss something
A2Moreimagery
US /ˈɪmɪdʒri/
UK /'ɪmɪdʒərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use of symbolism to help imagine something
- Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
A2Morein part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
A1Morein pursuit
US
UK
- Phrase
- Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
- Trying to achieve something, often a goal or ambition.
C2Moreinstrumental
US /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl/
UK /ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Relating to, composed for, or performed on a musical instrument or instruments (without vocals).
- Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool in bringing about an end or result.
- Noun
- A piece of music that has no lyrics or singing.
B1Moreintend
US /ɪnˈtɛnd/
UK /ɪnˈtend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To plan or want to do something
A2TOEICMorelightning
US /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- A sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during an electrical storm.
- Adjective
- Moving very fast or occurring suddenly
B1Moremusical
US /ˈmju:zɪkl/
UK /ˈmju:zɪkl/
- Adjective
- Having a pleasant sound like music
- Having skill or being gifted in music
- Noun
- Play or movie set to music
A2Morenicely
US /'naɪslɪ/
UK /ˈnaɪsli/
- Adverb
- In a pleasing way; in a polite way
A2Morenotable
US /ˈnoʊtəbl/
UK /ˈnəʊtəbl/
- Adjective
- Being famous or well-known
- Deserving notice or mention; important
A2Moreon the move
US /ɑn ði muv/
UK /ɔn ðə mu:v/
- Adjective
- Traveling or going from place to place.
- Actively progressing or developing.
- Phrase
- In the process of changing location.
A1Morepercussion
US /pərˈkʌʃn/
UK /pəˈkʌʃn/
- Noun
- Musical instruments, such as cymbals or triangle
C1Moreplot
US /plɑt/
UK /plɒt/
- Countable Noun
- Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- Series of events that form the main story
- Transitive Verb
- To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
- To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
B1Morepoetic
US /poˈɛtɪk/
UK /pəʊˈetɪk/
- Adjective
- Imaginative, descriptive and often emotional
B1Moreprey
US /pre/
UK /preɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To hunt (other animals) in order to eat them
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The victim of another person's aggression
- The victim of another person's aggression
B1Morepublication
US /ˌpʌblɪˈkeʃən/
UK /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of producing a book, magazine
A2TOEICMorepursuit
US /pɚˈsut/
UK /pəˈsju:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of following someone to catch them
- Process of attempting to achieve a goal
B1TOEICMorereadily
US /ˈrɛdəli, ˈrɛdli/
UK /ˈredɪli/
- Adverb
- In a quick and easy manner
- In a quick and willing manner
B1Morerefuge
US /ˈrɛfjudʒ/
UK /'refju:dʒ/
- Noun
- Somewhere you can find safety or hide
B2Moreremind
US /rɪˈmaɪnd/
UK /rɪ'maɪnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- To cause someone to think of something similar or related.
A2TOEICMoreserve
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.
A2TOEICMoresimultaneously
US /saɪməlˈtenɪəslɪ/
UK /ˌsɪməl'teɪnɪəslɪ/
- Adverb
- At the same time; all together
B2Moresuitable
US /ˈsutəbəl/
UK /ˈsu:təbl/
- Adjective
- Right for a particular purpose or occasion
- (Of clothes) appropriate for a given occasion
A2Moretale
US /tel/
UK /teɪl/
- Countable Noun
- Story that is not true
- Story about colorful and imaginary events
A2Morethunder
US /ˈθʌndɚ/
UK /'θʌndə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Loud sound
- The sound that comes from the sky from lightning
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a loud sound like that made by lightning
B1Morethunderstorm
US /ˈθʌndɚˌstɔrm/
UK /'θʌndəstɔ:m/
- Noun
- Storm with heavy rain with thunder and lightning
B2Moreturtle
US /ˈtɜ:rtl/
UK /ˈtɜ:tl/
- Noun
- Animal that lives in water and has a hard shell
B1Moreunhappy
US /ʌnˈhæpi/
UK /ʌn'hæpɪ/
- Adjective
- Not feeling happy; sad or worried
B1Morevary
US /ˈveri/
UK /ˈveəri/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change something and make it different
- To be changeable, both up and down
A2TOEICMoreviolin
US /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/
UK /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/
- Noun
- Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
B1Moreviolinist
US /ˌvaɪəˈlɪnɪst/
UK /ˌvaɪəˈlɪnɪst/
- Noun
- Person who plays music on a violin
B1Morewealthy
US /ˈwɛlθi/
UK /ˈwelθi/
- Adjective
- Having a great quantity of money or property
A2Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
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