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absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Moreaccompany
US /əˈkʌmpəni, əˈkʌmpni/
UK /ə'kʌmpənɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To play music with someone
- To travel with someone
A2TOEICMoreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreallegiance
US /əˈlidʒəns/
UK /əˈli:dʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Loyalty
B2TOEICMoreappear at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be present in a specific place or event.
B1Moreas a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Morebattle
US /ˈbætl/
UK /'bætl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Military fight between armies
- Working hard to stop something; struggle
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight or struggle against someone or something
- To work hard to stop something; struggle
A2Morebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Morebroom
US /brum,brʊm/
UK /bru:m/
- Noun
- Brush with a long handle, used for cleaning
B2Morecatch up
US /kætʃ ʌp/
UK /kætʃ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become equal with another person
- To inform others of the latest news
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
- To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
A1Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecharm
US /tʃɑrm/
UK /tʃɑ:m/
- Noun
- Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
- Transitive Verb
- To cause others to like you or do what you want
A2Morecheer up
US /tʃɪr ʌp/
UK /tʃiə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make or become happier or less upset
A2Moreconceive
US /kənˈsiv/
UK /kənˈsi:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become pregnant
- To think of, create new (ideas, thought, plans)
B1Morecreature
US /ˈkritʃɚ/
UK /ˈkri:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animal of any type
- An animal, as distinct from a human being.
A2Morecrouch
US /kraʊtʃ/
UK /kraʊtʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To bend your back forward from the waist on down
B2Morecurse
US /kɚs/
UK /kɜ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To use offensive language when angry; swear
- Noun
- Act to cause trouble to others
- A word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
B1Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredeath
US /dɛθ/
UK /deθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When someone dies; the end of life
- The cause or manner of someone dying.
A2Moredeathly
US /ˈdɛθli/
UK /ˈdeθli/
- Adverb
- Like death; very quiet, pale etc.
- Adjective
- Resembling or suggestive of death.
B1Moredefy
US /dɪˈfaɪ/
UK /dɪ'faɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To refuse to obey; be resistant to
B1Moredownfall
US /ˈdaʊnˌfɔl/
UK /'daʊnfɔ:l/
- Noun
- Sudden loss of status/reputation/money
C1Moreduel
US /ˈdu:əl/
UK /ˈdju:əl/
- Noun
- Competition between two athletes or enemies
B2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefinality
US /faɪˈnælɪti, fə-/
UK /faɪˈnæləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being final or definitely settled
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
gaunt
US /ɡɔnt/
UK /ɡɔ:nt/
- Adjective
- Very thin because of tiredness or illness
C1TOEICMoregoblet
US /ˈgɑ:blət/
UK /ˈgɒblət/
- Countable Noun
- Large wine glass with a tall stem
C1Moregrandiose
US /ˈɡrændiˌos, ˌɡrændiˈos/
UK /ˈgrændiəʊs/
- Adjective
- Seeming to be impressive, but not very practical
C1Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein the books
US /ɪn ði bʊks/
UK /ɪn ði bʊks/
- other
- Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
B2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinclusion
US /ɪnˈkluʒən/
UK /ɪnˈklu:ʒn/
- Noun
- Act of including; person, thing that is included
B1Moreinsanity
US /ɪnˈsænətɪ/
UK /ɪn'sænətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mentally ill, unable to act normally
- Extremely foolish behavior.
B1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreleft out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To forget; omit
- To exclude someone or something; to not include.
A1Morelord
US /lɔrd/
UK /lɔ:d/
- Noun
- (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- Man with power and authority; a nobleman
- Intransitive Verb
- To act as though you can tell people what to do
A2Moremagical
US /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
UK /ˈmædʒɪkl/
- Adjective
- Specially enjoyable, pleasing or romantic
- Concerning, involving, or able to perform magic
A2Moremake the cut
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To succeed in being selected from a larger group.
A1Moremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moremaze
US /mez/
UK /meɪz/
- Noun
- Network of paths you have to make your way through
B2Moreorphan
US /ˈɔ:rfn/
UK /ˈɔ:fn/
- Countable Noun
- Child whose parents have died
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a child to become an orphan.
B2Moreout of commission
US /aʊt ʌv kəˈmɪʃən/
UK /aut ɔv kəˈmiʃən/
- Adjective
- Not in working order; temporarily not functioning.
- (Of a ship or military unit) no longer in active service.
A1Morepesky
US /ˈpɛski/
UK /ˈpeski/
- Adjective
- Causing irritation or annoyance
C2Morepotion
US /ˈpoʊʃn/
UK /ˈpəʊʃn/
- Noun
- Drink said to have a magic effect
C1Morepotter
US /'pɑ:tər/
UK /'pɒtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
- Countable Noun
- Someone who makes pots, bowls etc. out of clay
C2Morepotty
US /ˈpɑti/
UK /'pɒtɪ/
- Noun
- (Child's) portable toilet
C1Morepretty much anything
US
UK
- Phrase
- Almost everything; nearly all things.
A1Moreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMoreput out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
A1Moreput under
US /pʊt ˈʌndɚ/
UK /put ˈʌndə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
- To bring someone or something under one's control or authority.
A1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerevive
US /rɪˈvaɪv/
UK /rɪˈvaɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To return to life, good health, strength etc.
B2TOEICMoreriddle
US /ˈrɪdl/
UK /'rɪdl/
- Countable Noun
- Amusing question that has a clever or funny answer
B1TOEICMorerub
US /rʌb/
UK /rʌb/
- Transitive Verb
- To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- To move something back and forth along a surface
- Noun
- Act of moving you hand forcefully along a surface
B1Morescene
US /sin/
UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
A2TOEICMorescreen
US /skrin/
UK /skri:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide or block something from being seen
- To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
- Noun
- Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
- Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
A2TOEICMoresearch for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
B1Moresilver
US /ˈsɪlvɚ/
UK /'sɪlvə(r)/
- Noun
- Person's name
- Shiny gray color
- Transitive Verb
- To coat something with a layer of silver
- To polish silver objects to make them shine
A2Moresilver screen
US
UK
- Noun
- The cinema; the film industry.
A2Moreslave
US /slev/
UK /sleɪv/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who is legally owned by another person
- A person who is controlled by something.
- Intransitive Verb
- To work very hard.
B1Moresneak out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a place secretly, usually without permission.
A1Moresphinx
US
UK
- Noun
- Ancient statue with lion's body/man's head
- A puzzling or mysterious person
C1Morestag
US /stæɡ/
UK /stæɡ/
- Countable Noun
- Adult male deer
C1Morestrain
US /stren/
UK /streɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove the water from (food) using a colander
- To injure a muscle, leg etc. by using it too much
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Injury to a muscle, leg etc. through overuse
- Type or variation of a disease or bacillus
B2Morestrangle
US /ˈstræŋɡəl/
UK /'stræŋɡl/
- Transitive Verb
- To kill by squeezing the throat, e.g. with a rope
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreteddy
US /ˈtɛdi/
UK /'tedɪ/
- Countable Noun
- A soft toy resembling a bear; teddy bear
B2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethe silver screen
US
UK
- Noun
- The cinema; the world of films.
A1Moreto death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
B1Moretorture
US /ˈtɔrtʃɚ/
UK /'tɔ:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hurting someone to force them to give information
- Painful suffering or distress
- Transitive Verb
- To painfully hurt someone to get information
- To cause someone to suffer greatly; torment
B2Moretragic
US /ˈtrædʒɪk/
UK /ˈtrædʒɪk/
- Adjective
- (Of a play, movie, or book) with a sad ending
- Causing great sadness, e.g. due to untimely death
B1Moreturn into
US /tɚn ˈɪntu/
UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change to become something else
- To change your direction to go into a place
A1Moreunborn
US /ʌnˈbɔrn/
UK /ˌʌnˈbɔ:n/
- Adjective
- Not yet born
B1Moreunimportant
US /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔ:rtnt/
UK /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔ:tnt/
- Adjective
- Not having a major effect; not important
B1Moreunseen
US /ʌnˈsin/
UK /ˌʌnˈsi:n/
- Participle
- Not having been seen or able to be seen
B1Moreunveil
US /ʌnˈvel/
UK /ˌʌnˈveɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove something's outer covering
B1TOEICMorewand
US /wɑnd/
UK /wɒnd/
- Countable Noun
- Thin rod held in the hand, e.g. used by a magician
C1Morewatch out
US /wɑtʃ aʊt/
UK /wɔtʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be careful; to be alert to danger
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewizard
US /ˈwɪzəd/
UK /'wɪzəd/
- Countable Noun
- Man with magical powers
- Adjective
- Exceptionally good
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