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announce
US /əˈnaʊns/
UK /əˈnaʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a public statement about a plan, decision
A2Moreass
US /æs/
UK /æs/
- Noun
- (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
C2Moreassemble
US /əˈsɛmbəl/
UK /əˈsembl/
- Transitive Verb
- To put parts together to make a complete unit
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gather together in one place
B1TOEICMorebeat
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
A2Morebetray
US /bɪˈtre/
UK /bɪ'treɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
- To reveal something unintentionally.
B1Morebomb
US /bɑm/
UK /bɒm/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack with explosives
- Noun
- An explosive device
B1Moreboost
US /bust/
UK /bu:st/
- Transitive Verb
- To increase something; to make something better
- To push someone or something up from beneath them
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in something
B1TOEICMorecirculation
US /ˌsɚkjəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌsɜ:kjəˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Movement of blood through the body
- Repeatedly passing items from one person to others
B1Morecop
US /kɑp/
UK /kɒp/
- Noun
- Slang for police officer
B2Morecredible
US /ˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Believable; that can be believed or trusted
B2TOEICMorecustom
US /ˈkʌstəm/
UK /ˈkʌstəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person's regular, daily habit or practice
- Tradition that most people in a community do
- Adjective
- Specially made to order
- Modified to a particular specification.
A2Moredawn
US /dɔn/
UK /dɔ:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- First light of day
- Intransitive Verb
- To begin to grow light as the sun rises
- To begin to be understood for the first time
B1Moredefinition
US /ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/
UK /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
- The sharpness of an image on a screen
A2TOEICMoredestruction
US /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
UK /dɪ'strʌkʃn/
- Noun
- Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
- The state of being destroyed or ruined.
B1TOEICMorediversion
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.
B2Moredumb
US /dʌm/
UK /dʌm/
- Adjective
- Senseless; stupid
B1Moreexhaust
US /ɪɡˈzɔst/
UK /ɪɡ'zɔ:st/
- Noun
- System of pipes through which gases escape
- Waste gas from an engine, e.g. from a car
- Transitive Verb
- To emit gas from the back of a car
- To make a person feel very tired or without energy
A2Morefacility
US /fəˈsɪlɪti/
UK /fəˈsɪləti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
- Skill to do something with ease
A2TOEICMoregear
US /ɡɪr/
UK /ɡɪə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To aim at or prepare yourself for something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A speed selector connected to an engine
- Special clothes you use for a purpose
B1Moregenuine
US /ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/
UK /ˈdʒenjuɪn/
- Adjective
- Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- Being sincere in your actions or character
A2TOEICMoreget back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
A1Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Morego insane
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To become mentally deranged or extremely irrational.
A1Morego up against
US /goʊ ʌp əˈgɛnst/
UK /gəu ʌp əˈgenst/
- other
- To compete or confront someone in a contest or challenge.
B2Moregoody
US /ˈɡʊdi/
UK /'ɡʊdɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Something specially nice, like candies
B1Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Morehandle
US /ˈhændl/
UK /'hændl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cope with or take responsibility for
- To control a machine, car etc.
- Countable Noun
- The part of a door you hold to open it
- Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
A2TOEICMorehang 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.
A2Morehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Morehiss
US /hɪs/
UK /hɪs/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a very long 's' sound to show disapproval
- Noun
- A very long 's' sound to show disapproval
B1Moreholy
US /ˈholi/
UK /'həʊlɪ/
- Adjective
- Being good according to religious standards
- Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
- Interjection
- An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
B1Morehood
US /hʊd/
UK /hʊd/
- Noun
- Front part of the car that covers the engine
- A head covering attached to a cape, sweater etc.
B2Morehook
US /hʊk/
UK /hʊk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- The start of a story which catches your interest
- Transitive Verb
- To make a bent or curved shape
- To catch your interest completely
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremalfunction
US /mælˈfʌŋkʃən/
UK /ˌmæl'fʌŋkʃn/
- Noun
- A failure of something to work properly
- Intransitive Verb
- To fail to work correctly
C1Moremanual
US /ˈmænjuəl/
UK /ˈmænjuəl/
- Adjective
- Done by hand (not machine)
- (Of a car) using individual gears ( not automatic)
- Countable Noun
- Book explaining how to use a machine
A2TOEICMoreneon
US /ˈni:ɑ:n/
UK /ˈni:ɒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Gaseous element used in electric lamps and signs
B2Morenonsense
US /ˈnɑ:nsens/
UK /ˈnɒnsns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Foolish or untrue statements or ideas
- Foolish or unacceptable behaviour.
- Interjection
- Used to say that you do not agree with something or think it is not true.
A2Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreoutlaw
US /ˈaʊtˌlɔ/
UK /ˈaʊtlɔ:/
- Noun
- Person hiding from police after breaking the law
- Transitive Verb
- To make a practice or thing illegal
B2Morepersonal
US /ˈpɚsənəl/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/
- Adjective
- Done by or to a particular person; individual
- Concerning a person's private life or feelings
A2Moreplumbing
US /ˈplʌmɪŋ/
UK /ˈplʌmɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To measure the depth of something
- To connect pipes, baths, toilets to a water source
- Uncountable Noun
- System of pipes, baths and toilets in buildings
B2Morepork
US /pɔ:rk/
UK /pɔ:k/
- Uncountable Noun
- Meat of a pig, used for food
B2Morepsychology
US /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/
UK /saɪ'kɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- Way in which a person or group thinks and behaves
C2Morerogue
US /roʊg/
UK /rəʊg/
- Adjective
- Being corrupt, dangerous, or uncontrollable
- Noun
- Wicked or problematic person
B2Morerubber
US /ˈrʌbɚ/
UK /'rʌbə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Material used to make tires, etc.
B1TOEICMoreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMorestreet fight
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A physical fight in a public street.
A1Morestretch
US /strɛtʃ/
UK /stretʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- To make something bigger by pulling on it
- Noun
- Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
- A consecutive row of things
A2TOEICMoretank
US /tæŋk/
UK /tæŋk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Container for holding liquid or gas
- Military vehicle that can go over rough areas
- Intransitive Verb
- To fail completely or badly
- To deliberately lose a game or contest
B1Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
work together
US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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