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specific

US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

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UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

adjective
Relating to a particular species, structure, etc.
Precise; particular; just about that thing
Relating to a particular thing.
Clearly defined or identified.
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing

stick

US /stɪk/

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UK /stɪk/

verb
To adhere or fasten something to a surface.
To endure or persevere through a difficult situation.
(Informal) To tolerate or endure someone or something unpleasant.
To push a sharp or pointed object into something
To join together using glue or paste
To continue with something despite difficulties; persist.
To pierce or puncture with a pointed object.
To extend outwards; protrude.
To remain attached or fixed to a surface or object.
To remain in one place or position for a long time

noun
Long thin piece of wood from a tree

dedicated

US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/

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UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/

verb
To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
To formally open or set aside for a specific purpose.
To give your energy, time, etc. completely

adjective
Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
Very devoted to a purpose or cause.
Exclusively allocated to a particular purpose or use.

other
To have devoted time, effort, or oneself to a particular task or purpose.

B1

specifically

US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

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UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

adverb
As regards a particular thing; closely related to
In a definite and clear manner.

kinda

US /'kaɪndə/

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UK /'kaɪndə/

adverb
Short way of saying 'kind of'
Used informally to express a feeling or desire.
Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
Sort of; in a way.

B2

involve

US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

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UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

verb
Have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or condition.
To have or be included as a part of something
Cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.

other
To have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or condition.
To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.

expand

US /ɪkˈspænd/

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UK /ɪk'spænd/

verb
To make something larger in size, number, amount

raise

US /rez/

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UK /reɪz/

other
To put forward for consideration or discussion.
To increase the amount of a bet.
To bring up (a child).
To construct or erect.
To cause something to happen or exist.
To collect or obtain money, resources, or support.
To grow or cultivate plants or animals for food or other products.
To cause to appear; evoke.
To increase the amount, level, or strength of something.
To lift or move something to a higher position.
To bring together; assemble.
To bring up a question or topic for discussion or consideration.
To bring up a child; to care for a young person or animal until it is fully grown.

noun
An increase in salary or wages.
Increase in a bet above another when playing cards
Pay increase
An increase in salary or wages.

verb
To increase a bet above another when playing cards
To gather donations for a cause or charity
To bring up and educate a child to maturity
To bring a dead person to life
To increase a quantity, size, intensity or price
To lift (e.g. your hand) to a higher position
To mention a topic /issue for discussion; bring up
To increase (salary, etc.)
To grow or care for plants or animals

other
To increase in volume or size, especially dough with yeast.

record

US /ˈrekərd/

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UK /'rekɔ:d/

noun
A collection of facts about a particular person or thing.
Highest or most extreme level achieved
Round plastic disc on which music has been stored
A vinyl disk storing recorded sound
The best performance ever achieved in a particular sport or activity.
A written account of past events
A collection of related data elements
Official documents or information
History of a person's past actions or achievements
A thin disc of vinyl on which sound has been recorded.

verb
To indicate a temperature, speed, etc.; register
To write down or say what happened
To put music, sounds onto a device to store it

other
To convert sound or images into permanent form
To set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference

relate

US /rɪˈlet/

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UK /rɪ'leɪt/

verb
To demonstrate a logical relationship between
To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
To tell a story, or tell about a particular event

other
To be connected to something.
To be able to understand or feel sympathy for someone else's feelings or experiences.
To be able to understand or feel sympathy for someone.

other
To tell a story or describe a series of events.
To tell a story or describe an event.

honestly

US /ˈɑnɪstli/

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UK /ˈɒnɪstli/

adverb
With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
Used to express surprise, disbelief, or annoyance.
Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
Used to emphasize the truth of a statement.
In a truthful or sincere way.

press

US /prɛs/

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UK /pres/

verb
To apply steady force to something.
To iron clothes to remove wrinkles.
To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron
To repeatedly ask someone to do something
To print something such as a book or newspaper
To push something against something else
To squeeze the liquid out of grapes, etc.
To try hard to persuade someone to do something.

noun
Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
General term for TV, radio, newspapers
Newspapers, magazines, and news programs.
A machine that prints books and newspapers

pop

US /pɑp/

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UK /pɒp/

verb
To cause something to open or burst suddenly
Burst or make something burst with a short, sharp explosive sound.
To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
To bulge or stick out suddenly.
Insert or put (something) quickly or suddenly.
Go somewhere quickly or briefly.
To go somewhere quickly or for a short time.

other
To burst open with a short, sharp sound.
To stand out or be noticeable.
To open wide or bulge.
To go somewhere quickly or briefly.

noun
Sweet soda drink
Father.
Popular music of a simple and tuneful character.
Popular music of a simple and tuneful character.
A short, sharp, explosive sound.
A carbonated soft drink.
A short, sharp, explosive sound.

other
To insert or place quickly.
To ask (a question, especially about marriage).

adjective
Type of music or art popular with many people
Relating to popular culture.

other
Popular music of the current time.
A sweet, carbonated soft drink.

B2

roll

US /rol/

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UK /rəʊl/

noun
Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
A list of names (e.g. for school)
Very deep, low, and continuous sound
Thick layer or fold of fat or skin on your body
Act of completely turning over

verb
To continue along as time normally progresses
To make something shaped like a ball or a tube
To produce a very deep and continuous sound
To make something smooth/flat using rounded tool
To move something on small wheels; move like this
To move along a surface by turning many times

company

US /ˈkʌmpəni/

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UK /'kʌmpənɪ/

noun
Good feeling from being with someone else
A business that sells things or provides services
A group of people gathered together.
A group of people gathered together.
Guests, especially in your home
A military unit, typically consisting of around 100 soldiers.
A unit of soldiers.
A group of actors who perform together.
Being with another person rather than alone

habit

US /ˈhæbɪt/

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UK /'hæbɪt/

noun
A psychological or physiological dependence on a substance or activity.
Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
A long, loose garment worn by monks or nuns.
Usual way of behaving; something often repeated
A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior acquired through frequent repetition.
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

chance

US /tʃæns/

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UK /tʃɑ:ns/

adjective
Happening by luck; not planned
Taking a risk to try something

noun
The way something happens without planning
An opportunity; favorable circumstances, situation
The possibility that something will happen
The possibility of something happening
A risk that something might happen.

verb
To occur just through luck; happen
To risk doing something
To take a risk to try something

other
To happen by chance.

other
To risk doing something.

button

US /ˈbʌtn/

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UK /'bʌtn/

noun
Something resembling a button in shape or appearance.
A flower bud.
Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
A virtual button on a computer screen that you click to perform an action.
A knob or switch that you press to operate a machine or device.
A knob or switch that is pressed to operate a machine or device.
A small, usually round object used to fasten clothing.
Switch activated by pressing

verb
To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat

other
To control or suppress.
To fasten something with buttons.
To stop talking; to keep quiet.
To fasten something with buttons.
To fasten something with buttons.
To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).

conclude

US /kənˈklud/

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UK /kənˈklu:d/

verb
To finish or cause to finish; end
To arrive at a judgment or opinion

awe

US /ɔ/

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UK /ɔ:/

verb
To feel admiration, respect, or fear
To inspire with awe.

noun
A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.
A feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise.

B2

proud

US /praʊd/

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UK /praʊd/

adjective
Very good; worthy of making one pleased
Having an excessively high opinion of oneself; arrogant.
Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or something someone close to you has done.
Having or showing a feeling of great self-respect or self-importance.
Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
Feeling satisfaction in someone else's achievements.

B1 TOEIC

learn

US /lɚn/

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UK /lɜ:n/

verb
To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.

other
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.

other
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.
To find out something.
To find out something.

continue

US /kənˈtɪnju/

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UK /kən'tɪnju:/

other
To carry on or proceed with something.
To extend in a certain direction or over a certain distance
To keep doing something

other
To extend or prolong in a specific direction or manner.
To persist or remain in a particular state or condition.
To resume an activity after an interruption.

verb
To do something without stopping, or after pausing
To start doing again after a break, pause, or stop

promise

US /ˈprɑmɪs/

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UK /'prɒmɪs/

verb
To say you will certainly do something
Assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare something.
To assure someone that one will definitely do something.

other
To assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.
To assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare.
To indicate that something specified will develop.
To pledge or vow to do something.

noun
A declaration assuring that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.
A declaration assuring that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.
Potential for future success or excellence.
A declaration assuring that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.

other
To show signs of (something good).

other
Grounds for feeling hopeful or confident about the future.

bucket

US /ˈbʌkɪt/

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UK /'bʌkɪt/

noun
Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
The amount held by a bucket.
A roughly cylindrical open container, typically made of metal or plastic, with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids or other material.
A scoop-like container attached to machinery, used for digging or lifting materials.
(idiomatic, euphemistic) To die.

other
To rain heavily.

other
To carry or transfer something in a bucket.

B1

grow

US /ɡro/

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UK /ɡrəʊ/

other
To become gradually.
To develop or increase in amount or degree.
To increase in size or develop.

other
To cultivate or raise plants.

verb
To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
To improve; to develop better skills over time
To develop and become bigger or taller over time

scared

US

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UK

adjective
Frightened, afraid

verb
To become frightened
To make someone feel frightened or worried