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accent
US /ËĂŚkËsÉnt/
UK /'ĂŚksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
A2Moreafternoon tea
US /ËĂŚftÉËnun ti/
UK /ËÉ:ftÉËnu:n ti:/
- Noun
- A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
A1Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreat least
US /ĂŚt list/
UK /ĂŚt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Morebehold
US /bÉŞËhoĘld/
UK /bÉŞËhÉĘld/
- Transitive Verb
- To look at
B2Morebite
US /baÉŞt/
UK /baÉŞt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- Wound left from being bitten
- Intransitive Verb
- (E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
A2Morebomb
US /bÉm/
UK /bÉm/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack with explosives
- Noun
- An explosive device
B1Morecheesecake
US /ËtĘizËkek/
UK /'tĘi:zkeÉŞk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A cake made with cream cheese
C2Morecitrus
US /ËsÉŞtrÉs/
UK /'sÉŞtrÉs/
- Noun
- Type of plant producing juicy acidic fruits
C1Moreclassy
US /ËklĂŚsi/
UK /ËklÉ:si/
- Adjective
- Showing good taste; elegant, fashionable; upmarket
A2Moreconsiderably
US /kÉnËsÉŞdÉrÉblÉŞ/
UK /kÉnËsÉŞdÉrÉbli/
- Adverb
- Quite a lot; to a large degree
- To a large amount or quantity.
B1Morecracker
US /ËkrĂŚkÉ/
UK /ËkrĂŚkÉ(r)/
- Noun
- Something excellent or that you really like
- Type of dry biscuit or wafer
B2Morecream
US /krim/
UK /kri:m/
- Adjective
- Pale color that is yellowish white
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
- Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
B1Morecreamy
US /Ëkrimi/
UK /'kri:mÉŞ/
- Adjective
- Resembling or containing cream
B1Morecucumber
US /ËkjuËkĘmbÉ/
UK /Ëkju:kĘmbÉ(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long green vegetable that is eaten raw in salads
- A long, green-skinned fruit with watery flesh, typically eaten raw in salads or pickled.
- Adjective
- Having the flavor or scent of cucumber.
B2Moredense
US /dÉns/
UK /dens/
- Adjective
- Very thick and difficult to see, get through
- Hard to understand
B1TOEICMoreextra
US /'ekstrÉ/
UK /'ekstrÉ/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Morefancy
US /ËfĂŚnsi/
UK /'fĂŚnsÉŞ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To want to have or do something; feel like
- To imagine or suppose that something will happen
- Adjective
- Unusual and attractive in design
A2TOEICMorefantastic
US /fĂŚnËtĂŚstÉŞk/
UK /fĂŚnËtĂŚstÉŞk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefeel right
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
A1Moreflaky
US /Ëfleki/
UK /ËfleÉŞki/
- Adjective
- Made of or resembling flakes
B2Moreflavor
US /ËflevÉ/
UK /'fleÉŞvÉ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality giving something a particular character
- Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- Transitive Verb
- To add extra taste to a food
B1Morefluffy
US /ËflĘfi/
UK /'flĘfÉŞ/
- Adjective
- Containing air and being light in weight
B2Morefork
US /fÉ:rk/
UK /fÉ:k/
- Intransitive Verb
- To divide or separate into two branches
- Noun
- Place where a road, tree divides into two branches
- Tool with 4-5 points for eating or digging
A2Morefrom the top
US /frĘm ði tÉp/
UK /frÉm Ă°É tÉp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
A1Moreginger
US /ËdĘÉŞndĘÉ/
UK /ËdĘÉŞndĘÉ(r)/
- Adjective
- Being reddish-brown in color
- Uncountable Noun
- Root with a hot strong taste used in cooking
B2Moreglaze
US /ÉĄlez/
UK /gleÉŞz/
- Noun
- Light coating of liquid that makes surface shiny
- Transitive Verb
- To cover (food) with liquid to make it shine
- To fit a piece of glass in the frame of a window
B2Morego for it
US /ÉĄo fÉr ÉŞt/
UK /ÉĄÉu fÉ: it/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
A1Moregot to
US /ÉĄÉt tu/
UK /gÉt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehave to
US /hĂŚv tu/
UK /ËhĂŚv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein advance
US /ÉŞn ĂŚdËvĂŚns/
UK /in ÉdËvÉ:ns/
- Phrase
- Ahead of time; before something happens
- Noun
- A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
A2Morein half
US /ÉŞn hĂŚf/
UK /in hÉ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
A1Morein one bite
US /ÉŞn wĘn baÉŞt/
UK /ÉŞn wĘn baÉŞt/
- other
- To consume or do something all at once.
A2Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morejam
US /dĘĂŚm/
UK /dĘĂŚm/
- Transitive Verb
- To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- To push into a tight space until it can't move
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pack together so things cannot move freely
A2Morekind of sad
US
UK
- Phrase
- Slightly sad; a little bit melancholy.
- Moderately sad; not extremely upset, but not happy either.
A1Morelike anything
US /laÉŞk ËÉniθɪĹ/
UK /laÉŞk ËeniθɪĹ/
- other
- Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
B2Morelike mushrooms
US /laÉŞk ËmĘĘrumz/
UK /laÉŞk ËmĘĘru:mz/
- other
- Appearing or growing very quickly and suddenly.
B2Morelobster
US /ËlÉ:bstÉ(r)/
UK /ËlÉbstÉ(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large hard-shelled sea crustacean, prized as food
B2Morelook at
US /lĘk ĂŚt/
UK /luk ĂŚt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremake up
US /mek Ęp/
UK /meik Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moremango
US /ËmĂŚĹÉĄo/
UK /'mĂŚĹÉĄÉĘ/
- Countable Noun
- Tropical fruit with yellow flesh and a big stone
B1Moremint
US /mÉŞnt/
UK /mÉŞnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Candies with the taste of mint
- Place where a government prints its money
- Transitive Verb
- To print money or make coins
C2Moremoisture
US /ËmÉÉŞstĘÉ/
UK /'mÉÉŞstĘÉ(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Small amount of wetness that can be felt
B1Moremousse
US /mus/
UK /mu:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cold, creamy, usually sweet food eaten for dessert
- Substance to form or shape hair
C1Moremuch lighter
US
UK
- Adjective
- Considerably less heavy.
- Considerably less dark in color.
A1Moremuffin
US /ËmĘfÉŞn/
UK /ËmĘfÉŞn/
- Countable Noun
- Small sweet cake that often contains fruit
C1Moremushroom
US /ËmĘĘËrum, -ËrĘm/
UK /ËmĘĘrĘm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Short fungus shaped like an umbrella you can eat
- Intransitive Verb
- To increase in size or degree suddenly and quickly
B1Moreobsession
US /ÉbËsÉĘÉn, Éb-/
UK /Éb'seĘn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Irrational motive for performing certain actions
- An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind
B2Moreon the inside
US /Én ði ÉŞnËsaÉŞd/
UK /Én Ă°É inËsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Moreon top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
A1Moreone up
US /wĘn Ęp/
UK /wĘn Ęp/
- Adjective
- In a better or more advantageous position.
- Countable Noun
- An extra life or chance in a video game.
A1Morepeninsula
US /pÉËnÉŞnsjÉlÉ, -sÉlÉ/
UK /pÉ'nÉŞnsjÉlÉ/
- Noun
- Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
B2Morepickle
US /ËpÉŞkÉl/
UK /ËpÉŞkl/
- Countable Noun
- A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
B2Morepie
US /paÉŞ/
UK /paÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
B1TOEICMoreplate
US /plet/
UK /pleÉŞt/
- Countable Noun
- Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
- Transitive Verb
- To put a layer of metal on something to protect it
A2TOEICMorepoint out
US /pÉÉŞnt aĘt/
UK /pÉint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Morequality
US /ËkwÉlÉŞti/
UK /'kwÉlÉtÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMorerefreshing
US /rÉŞËfrÉĘÉŞĹ/
UK /rÉŞËfreĘÉŞĹ/
- Transitive Verb
- To refill a person's glass with a drink
- To restore strength and energy to; revive
- Adjective
- Making you feel less hot or tired
B1Moreroll
US /rol/
UK /rÉĘl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMoreroll back
US /rol bĂŚk/
UK /rÉul bĂŚk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To restore a system or database to a previous state.
A2Moresalmon
US /ËsĂŚmÉn/
UK /ËsĂŚmÉn/
- Noun
- Light pinkish orange color
- Large fish with silver skin and pink flesh
B1Moresavory
US / ËseÉŞ.vÉ.i/
UK /ËseÉŞ.vÉr.i/
- Adjective
- (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
- Noun
- Savoury food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste
B2Morescallop
US /ËskÉlÉp, ËskĂŚl-/
UK /ËskÉlÉp, ËskĂŚl-/
- Countable Noun
- Type of shellfish with two flat, round shells
C1Moresearch for
US /sÉtĘ fÉr/
UK /sÉ:tĘ fÉ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
B1Moresesame
US /ËsÉsÉmi/
UK /ËsesÉmi/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Tropical plant with seeds used as food in oil
B2Moresit down
US /sit daĘn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moreslight
US /slaÉŞt/
UK /slaÉŞt/
- Adjective
- Small (amount, quality)
- Appearing thin, delicate and physically weak
- Transitive Verb
- To ignore or treat rudely and with no respect
B1Moresmell
US /smÉl/
UK /smel/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a particular odor
- Transitive Verb
- To sense that something is not right
- To notice a particular odor
A2Moresmoked salmon
US /smokt ËsĂŚmÉn/
UK /smÉĘkt ËsĂŚmÉn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Salmon that has been cured by smoking.
B1Morespoon
US /spun/
UK /spu:n/
- Countable Noun
- Tool with a rounded end for eating ice cream, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To serve ice cream, etc. using a spoon
A2Morestart off
US /stÉrt Éf/
UK /stÉ:t Éf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Morestrawberry
US /ËstrÉËbÉri/
UK /'strÉ:bÉrÉŞ/
- Countable Noun
- Sweet fleshy red fruit
B1Moresweet tooth
US /swit tuθ/
UK /swi:t tu:θ/
- Noun
- A great liking for sweet foods.
A1Moretart
US /tÉ:rt/
UK /tÉ:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dish baked in an open pastry case
- Offensive word for a loose woman
- Adjective
- Sharp or bitter in manner
- (Of foods) sour
B2Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teÉŞst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMoretexture
US /ËtÉkstĘÉ/
UK /ËtekstĘÉ(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality from different elements, as in music
- Look and feel of a substance or material
- Transitive Verb
- To give a particular look or feel to a surface
B1Morethick
US /θɪk/
UK /θɪk/
- Adjective
- Difficult to see through, as fog
- Full of (people, etc.)
- Adverb
- In close association or friendship.
A2Morethink of
US /θɪĹk Ęv/
UK /θiĹk Év/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moretraumatic
US /traĘËmĂŚtÉŞk/
UK /trÉ:ËmĂŚtÉŞk/
- Adjective
- Causing upsetting emotional effects over time
- Causing an injury
B2Moretruffle
US /ËtrĘfÉl/
UK /ËtrĘfl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Expensive black edible fungi
C1Morewait for
US /wet fÉr/
UK /weit fÉ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1More
