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above all
US /əˈbʌv ɔl/
UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/
- Phrase
- Most importantly; more than anything else.
A1Moreaccess
US /ˈæksɛs/
UK /'ækses/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to use or have permission to use
A2TOEICMoreaccountability
US /əˌkaʊntə'bɪlətɪ/
UK /əˌkaʊntə'bɪlətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Responsibility to someone or for some activity
B1Moreaccountable
US /əˈkaʊntəbəl/
UK /əˈkaʊntəbl/
- Adjective
- Be responsible to someone or for some activity
B1Moreallow for
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take into consideration
A1Moreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
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.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreas you please
US /əz ju pliz/
UK /əz juː pli:z/
- other
- Used to indicate freedom of choice or preference.
A2Moreat last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
B1Moreat the crossroads
US /æt ðə ˈkrɔsrəʊdz/
UK /æt ðə ˈkrɔ:srəudz/
- other
- At a point where an important decision must be made.
B2Moreballot
US /ˈbælət/
UK /'bælət/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
- Intransitive Verb
- To have voted in an election
B2Moreby example
US
UK
- Phrase
- Through demonstration or serving as a model.
- Through one's own behavior and actions, rather than just words.
A2Morecare for
US /kɛr fɔr/
UK /kɛə fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
A1Morecivilian
US /sɪˈvɪljən/
UK /sə'vɪlɪən/
- Countable Noun
- Ordinary person who is not in the army
- Adjective
- Relating to civilians; not military.
B2Morecling to
US /klɪŋ tu/
UK /kliŋ tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
- To adhere strongly to a belief, idea, or principle, even when it may be difficult or unpopular.
C2Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecommon humanity
US
UK
- Phrase
- The shared characteristics, feelings, and vulnerabilities that make us human.
B1Moreconstitution
US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌkɔnstiˈtju:ʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- Condition of your health
B1Moredefine
US /dɪˈfaɪn/
UK /dɪ'faɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To explain the meaning of words
- To set or mark the limits of something
A2TOEICMoredemocracy
US /dɪˈmɑkrəsi/
UK /dɪ'mɒkrəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System of government in which everyone is equal
- Principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a society.
B1Moredemocratic
US /ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/
UK /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
- Adjective
- (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- Based on the principle that all members have equal rights.
B2Moredeserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
A2TOEICMoredignity
US /ˈdɪgnəti/
UK /ˈdɪgnəti/
- Noun
- Person of high rank deserving respect
- Quality or state of deserving respect
B1TOEICMorediversity
US /dɪˈvə:sɪti, daɪ-/
UK /daɪ'vɜ:sətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
- A range of different things.
B1TOEICMoredraw on
US /drɔ ɑn/
UK /drɔ: ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come to its end
- To make use of (someone's help, your savings, etc.)
A1Moreethnic
US /ˈɛθnɪk/
UK /ˈeθnɪk/
- Adjective
- Of people who share the same culture, traditions
- Belonging to a minority group that differs in culture, religion, or origin from the dominant group of a society.
B1Morefade away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To disappear slowly
A2Morefor the sake of
US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/
UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/
- Phrase
- For the purpose of; in the interest of.
A1Morefor the world
US /fɚ ðə wɝld/
UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/
- other
- Used to emphasize something would never happen.
B2Morefor too long
US
UK
- Phrase
- For an excessively extended period.
A1Morefrom the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
A1Morego beyond
US /ɡo biˈɑnd/
UK /ɡəu biˈjɔnd/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do more than planned or expected; exceed
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehumanitarian
US /hju:ˌmænɪˈteriən/
UK /hju:ˌmænɪˈteəriən/
- Noun
- Person who tries to help those in a crisis
- Adjective
- Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare.
B2Morein hand
US /ɪn hænd/
UK /in hænd/
- Phrase
- In one's possession or control.
in need
US /ɪn nid/
UK /in ni:d/
- Phrase
- Not having the necessary things, such as food
A1Morein peace
US /ɪn pis/
UK /in pi:s/
- Phrase
- In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
B1Morein power
US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/
UK /in ˈpauə/
- Adjective
- Having control of a country or organization.
- Phrase
- During a period of holding authority or control.
B1Morein sight
US /ɪn saɪt/
UK /in sait/
- Phrase
- Visible; able to be seen.
- Near to being achieved; imminent.
in the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein the streets
US /ɪn ðə strits/
UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
A2Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Morein 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.
A1Morein touch
US /ɪn tʌtʃ/
UK /in tʌtʃ/
- Adjective
- Having contact or communication with someone.
- Aware of or informed about something.
B1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejourney
US /ˈdʒɚni/
UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/
- Noun
- Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel through a place
A2TOEICMoreland on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- To criticize someone severely.
B1Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Morelie ahead
US /lai əˈhɛd/
UK /lai əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be going to happen in the future.
B1Morelift up
US /lɪft ʌp/
UK /lift ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To raise something to a higher position.
- To improve someone's mood or spirits; to encourage.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremade to be
US
UK
- Phrase
- Destined or intended for a particular purpose or relationship.
- Designed or constructed with a specific quality or characteristic.
military
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreon the move
US /ɑn ði muv/
UK /ɔn ðə mu:v/
- Adjective
- Traveling or going from place to place.
- Actively progressing or developing.
- Phrase
- In the process of changing location.
A1Moreon the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreon the strength of
US /ɑn ðə strɛŋkθ ʌv/
UK /ɒn ðə streŋkθ ɔv/
- other
- Based on or because of something.
B2Moreone too many
US
UK
- Adjective
- More than is acceptable or advisable; excessive.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An instance that exceeds what is tolerable or permissible.
A1Moreopportunity
US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
A2TOEICMoreordinary
US /ˈɔ:rdneri/
UK /'ɔ:dnrɪ/
- Adjective
- Normal or usual
- Of the rank of ordinary seaman.
- Noun
- An ecclesiastical judge or official having ordinary jurisdiction in a given area.
- Any of several simple and basic geometrical figures.
A2TOEICMoreparliament
US /ˈpɑrləmənt/
UK /ˈpɑ:ləmənt/
- Noun
- Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
- Period when the Uk government is in session
A2Morepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Morepotential
US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
UK /pəˈtenʃl/
- Adjective
- Capable of happening or becoming reality
- Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
- Uncountable Noun
- someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
A2TOEICMorepoverty
US /ˈpɑvəti/
UK /ˈpɔvəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being poor
- Lack of something necessary
B1Moreprogress
US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/
UK /'prəʊɡres/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward or toward a place or goal
- To make progress; develop or improve.
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of moving forward
- The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
A2TOEICMoreprosperity
US /prɑˈspɛrɪti/
UK /prɒ'sperətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being financially/economically successful
- State of growing and being healthy
B1Moreprosperous
US /ˈprɑspərəs/
UK /'prɒspərəs/
- Adjective
- Being successful and having a lot of money
- Growing healthily
B1Moreput aside
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To save money regularly.
- To temporarily ignore or forget something, such as a disagreement or problem.
A1Morereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMorerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMorereconciliation
US /ˌrɛkənˌsɪliˈeʃən/
UK /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Getting two figures/accounts to match financially
B2Moreregion
US /ˈridʒən/
UK /'ri:dʒən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- A part of the body
A2TOEICMorerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMoreroad ahead
US
UK
- Noun
- The future; what is to come.
- The actual road in front of you.
B1Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Morestand here
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain in or move to this specific location.
strength
US /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/
UK /streŋθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Condition of being strong
- The quality or state of being physically strong.
A2TOEICMorethose in need
US
UK
- Phrase
- People who are poor, suffering, or disadvantaged and require help.
- Individuals or groups requiring assistance, support, or resources to meet basic necessities or overcome challenges.
A1Moretransition
US /trænˈzɪʃən, -ˈsɪʃ-/
UK /trænˈzɪʃn/
- Noun
- Change from one state, movement, place to another
- Intransitive Verb
- To change state, movement, place, or subject
B1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreviolence
US /ˈvaɪələns/
UK /ˈvaɪələns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong physical force of nature
- Use of physical force to harm someone
B1Morewield
US /wild/
UK /wi:ld/
- Transitive Verb
- To exercise (authority or influence, for example)
- To hold and use a weapon or tool.
B2Moreworship
US /ˈwɚʃɪp/
UK /'wɜ:ʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take part in a religious service
- To show great respect towards a god or goddess
B1More
