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US /ˈæktəˌvet/
UK /ˈæktɪveɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- To make something start working
B1Moreadvantage
US /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
UK /əd'vɑ:ntɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing making the chance of success higher
- A positive point about something
- Transitive Verb
- To make use of something, especially to further one's own position; exploit.
A2TOEICMoreaim
US /em/
UK /eɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of pointing something at a target
- Purpose or goal
- Transitive Verb
- To point something at a target
- To intend to get a thing or for a thing to happen
A2TOEICMoreanime
US /ˈænəˌme/
UK /ˈænɪmeɪ/
- Noun
- A form of Japanese animation
C2Moreanymore
US /ˌɛniˈmɔr, -ˈmor/
UK /'enɪmɔ:/
- Adverb
- No longer; no more
A2Moreaura
US /ˈɔrə/
UK /'ɔ:rə/
- Noun
- Distinctive feeling or mood coming from a person
B2Moreawful
US /ˈɔfəl/
UK /ˈɔ:fl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible; terrible
A2Morebasketball
US /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/
UK /ˈbɑ:skɪtbɔ:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Team game played to throw the ball through a hoop
A2Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredefense
US /dɪˈfɛns/
UK /dɪ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMoredribble
US /ˈdrɪbəl/
UK /'drɪbl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward with a ball by small hits or kicks
- To fall or flow in small amounts
- Uncountable Noun
- Small flow of a liquid; a drop
B2Moreduel
US /ˈdu:əl/
UK /ˈdju:əl/
- Noun
- Competition between two athletes or enemies
B2Morefoul
US /faʊl/
UK /faʊl/
- Adjective
- Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
- Dirty or filthy.
- Noun
- An unfair or illegal act, especially in sports.
B2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Morehang on
US /hæŋ ɑn/
UK /hæŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
A2Morehave 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.
C1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreloose
US /lus/
UK /lu:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To shoot or fire something from a gun
- Adjective
- (Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
- Not tightly attached or held
A2Moremumble
US /ˈmʌmbəl/
UK /ˈmʌmbl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speech that is not clear enough or loud enough
- Intransitive Verb
- To speak without being clear or loud enough
B1Moreoffense
US /əˈfɛns/
UK /əˈfens/
- Noun
- Attempt to score in a game or match
- Breaking of a rule or law
B1TOEICMoreping
US /pɪŋ/
UK /pɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
C1Morepong
US /pɔ:ŋ/
UK /pɒŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To smell badly
- Noun
- A very bad smell
C2Morepursue
US /pɚˈsu/
UK /pə'sju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- To try to achieve or get something over time
B1TOEICMoreretire
US /rɪˈtaɪr/
UK /rɪ'taɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop using, producing, or servicing something
- Intransitive Verb
- To stop taking part in a competition or game
- To quit having jobs because you are old
A2TOEICMoreroof
US /ruf,rʊf/
UK /ru:f/
- Noun
- Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
- Cover or top of a building or car
- Transitive Verb
- To place a cover or top onto a building, vehicle
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
A2TOEICMorescrew
US /skru/
UK /skru:/
- Transitive Verb
- To cheat someone, as out of money/property
- To close something by turning it into place
- Countable Noun
- Long metal nail with a spiral thread
B1Moreshoot
US /ʃut/
UK /ʃu:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- Emerging new part of a plant
A2Moresigh
US /saɪ/
UK /saɪ/
- Noun
- Breathing out to show boredom or disappointment
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe out to show boredom or disappointment
A2Morespell
US /spɛl/
UK /spel/
- Transitive Verb
- To lead to future trouble
- To be able to write (or say) the letters of a word
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Making some magic happen; form of words to do this
- Period of time; time when an action is being done
A2Moresuperheroes
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Fictional character who fights evil
C2Morethrough the roof
US
UK
- Phrase
- Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
- Adjective
- Extremely angry; furious.
A1Moretrap
US /træp/
UK /træp/
- Countable Noun
- Device used for catching animals
- Vehicle pulled by a single horse
- Transitive Verb
- To use a device to catch animals or people
- To hold, e.g. a nerve, so that it cannot move
A2Moreups
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act suddenly and unexpectedly
- To increase something
A2Morewanna
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.
B1Morework to do
US
UK
- Phrase
- Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- Obligations or responsibilities that require effort and attention.
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