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amazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Morearoma
US /əˈromə/
UK /ə'rəʊmə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Noticeable pleasing smell
B2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebite
US /baɪt/
UK /baɪt/
- 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
A2Moreboth times
US
UK
- Adverb
- On two occasions.
A1Morebreak off
US /brek ɔf/
UK /breik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a relationship, engagement etc.
- To cause something to be separated or broken
A1Morebubble
US /ˈbʌbəl/
UK /ˈbʌbl/
- Countable Noun
- A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
- To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
B1TOEICMorebutter
US /ˈbʌt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈbʌt.ə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
- Transitive Verb
- To spread butter on bread
A2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morechili
US /ˈtʃɪli/
UK /ˈtʃɪli/
- Noun
- Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
B2Morechili paste
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A condiment made from chili peppers and other ingredients, used to add spice and flavor to dishes.
clay
US /kle/
UK /kleɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Heavy sticky earth used to make pottery
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Moreclose up
US /kloz ʌp/
UK /kləuz ʌp/
- Countable Noun
- A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- Adverb
- To move nearer to someone or something.
A1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecream
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
B1Moredip into
US /dɪp ˈɪntu/
UK /dip ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend part of some money which you have been saving.
- To read parts of a book, but not the whole book.
B2Moredish
US /dɪʃ/
UK /dɪʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- Food that has been prepared in a certain way
A2Moreelasticity
US /ɪlæˈstɪsɪti, ˌilæ-/
UK /ˌi:læˈstɪsəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to stretch and return to original shape
- The degree to which demand or supply changes in response to a change in price or other economic factors.
B2Moreferry
US /ˈfɛri/
UK /'ferɪ/
- Noun
- Passenger boat on a regular schedule
- Transitive Verb
- To take from one place to another, as by boat
B1TOEICMorefinish with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a relationship
A1Moreflavor
US /ˈflevɚ/
UK /'fleɪvə/
- 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
B1Moreforeign
US /ˈfɔ:rən/
UK /ˈfɒrən/
- Adjective
- Being of a different place or country
- Strange; different from ones found at home
A2TOEICMorefry
US /fraɪ/
UK /fraɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook something in fat or oil
- Intransitive Verb
- To burn your skin due to too long in the sun
A2Morefull day
US
UK
- Noun
- A complete day, from morning to night.
glad
US /ɡlæd/
UK /ɡlæd/
- Adjective
- Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- Happy that something happened; pleased
A2Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Moregrapefruit
US /ˈɡrepˌfrut/
UK /ˈgreɪpfru:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large sour yellowish fruit with sour juice
C1Moregrill
US /ɡrɪl/
UK /ɡrɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plate of food that has been grilled
- Metal bars on which food is cooked over fire
- Transitive Verb
- To cook directly over fire on a flat metal bars
- To ask many (difficult) questions for a long time
B1Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheading to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Going in a particular direction.
- Intransitive Verb
- Going in the direction of; on the way to.
- Moving towards a future state or condition.
A1Moreherb
US /ɜ:rb/
UK /hɜ:b/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small leafy plant used in medicines or food
B1Morein appearance
US
UK
- Phrase
- Judging by how someone or something looks.
in the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein 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.
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMorelamb
US /læm/
UK /læm/
- Countable Noun
- Young sheep
- Intransitive Verb
- To give birth to a baby sheep
B1Morelemon
US /ˈlɛmən/
UK /'lemən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Badly made or poorly functioning product
- Small yellow fruit with sour juice
B2Morelight meals
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Small, easy-to-digest meals.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremake a move
US /mek e muv/
UK /meik ə mu:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take action; to initiate something.
- To physically relocate or change position.
A2Moremarvelous
US /ˈmɑrvələs/
UK /'mɑ:vɪləs/
- Adjective
- Extraordinarily good or great
- Remarkably skilled or talented.
B2Moremeat
US /mit/
UK /mi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
- Noun
- Something that is important or significant
A2Moremince
US /mɪns/
UK /mɪns/
- Transitive Verb
- To grind meat, etc. into very small pieces
- Uncountable Noun
- Chopped meat used to make burgers
B2TOEICMoremozzarella
US /ˌmɑ:tsəˈrelə/
UK /ˌmɒtsəˈrelə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mild white Italian cheese
C1Moremumble
US /ˈmʌmbəl/
UK /ˈmʌmbl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speech that is not clear enough or loud enough
- Intransitive Verb
- To speak without being clear or loud enough
B1Moreneighborhood
US /ˈnebɚˌhʊd/
UK /'neɪbəhʊd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a town or city that people live in
- People who live in a particular area
- Adjective
- Relating to a neighborhood.
B1Moreohh
US
UK
- Interjection
- Expression showing surprise
C2Moreolive
US /ˈɑ:lɪv/
UK /ˈɒlɪv/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun
- Small, oval-shaped black or green fruit
B1Moreon the go
US /ɑn ði ɡo/
UK /ɔn ðə ɡəu/
- Adjective
- Very busy and active.
A1Moreon the inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
parsley
US /ˈpɑ:rsli/
UK /ˈpɑ:sli/
- Uncountable Noun
- Small, green herb used to season or garnish food
B2Morepepper
US /ˈpɛpɚ/
UK /ˈpepə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
- Hard covering of berries used as spices
- Transitive Verb
- To spread around randomly, as with bullets
- To sprinkle or season with pepper.
B1Morepickle
US /ˈpɪkəl/
UK /ˈpɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
B2Moreplate
US /plet/
UK /pleɪt/
- 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
A2TOEICMorepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Moreroast
US /roʊst/
UK /rəʊst/
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- To cook food in an oven or over a fire
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A joint of meat cooked in an oven
B1Moresalty
US /ˈsɔlti/
UK /ˈsɔ:lti/
- Adjective
- Containing or tasting like salt
- Involving a clever and funny joke about sex
A2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreseafood
US /ˈsiˌfud/
UK /'si:fu:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fish, shellfish, etc. that can be eaten
B2Moresesame
US /ˈsɛsəmi/
UK /ˈsesəmi/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Tropical plant with seeds used as food in oil
B2Moreset up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Moreshout out
US /ʃaʊt aʊt/
UK /ʃaut aut/
- Noun
- A public expression of greeting or praise.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
- To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
A2Moresmell
US /smɛl/
UK /smel/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a particular odor
- Transitive Verb
- To sense that something is not right
- To notice a particular odor
A2Moresmoke
US /smoʊk/
UK /sməʊk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- Uncountable Noun
- Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
- Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
B1Moresoft
US /sɔft, sɑft/
UK /sɒft/
- Adjective
- Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- Easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
A2Moresour
US /saʊr/
UK /ˈsaʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
- Adjective
- Being mean and not friendly
- Spoiled or made more acidic
B2Moresticky
US /ˈstɪki/
UK /ˈstɪki/
- Adjective
- Easy to adhere or stick to other things
- (Of weather/a day) uncomfortably hot and humid
B1Morestrait
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Noun
- Channel joining large bodies of water
C2Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- 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
A2TOEICMoretender
US /ˈtɛndɚ/
UK /'tendə(r)/
- Adjective
- Gentle; with great care or consideration
- Feeling pain when an area of skin is touched
- Noun
- A formal offer for something (e.g. some business)
B2TOEICMorethrough the roof
US
UK
- Phrase
- Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
- Adjective
- Extremely angry; furious.
A1Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Morethyme
US /taɪm/
UK /taɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of herb with a slightly minty flavor
C1Moreturkey
US /ˈtɜ:rki/
UK /ˈtɜ:ki/
- Countable Noun
- Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- Noun
- An event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
- Flesh of large domesticated fowl usually roasted
C1Moreturn out
US /tɚn aʊt/
UK /tə:n aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
A1Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Moretv show
US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/
UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/
- Noun
- A television program.
up the hill
US
UK
- Phrase
- In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- A difficult or challenging task.
A1Morevanilla
US /vəˈnɪlə/
UK /vəˈnɪlə/
- Adjective
- Having the taste of vanilla
- Having no special or extra features; ordinary or standard.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taste from seed of vanilla plant, as in ice cream
- Any orchid of the genus Vanilla, characterized by fragrant flowers and long pod-like fruit.
B2Morewalk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewonderful
US /'wʌndərfl/
UK /ˈwʌndəfl/
- Adjective
- Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
A2Moreyolk
US /joʊk/
UK /jəʊk/
- Noun
- Yellow central part of a bird's egg
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