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academy
US /əˈkædəmi/
UK /ə'kædəmɪ/
- Noun
- School that specializes in certain subjects
A2Moreadmire
US /ædˈmaɪr/
UK /əd'maɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To feel respect or wonder toward someone
A2Moreaim
US /em/
UK /eɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of pointing something at a target
- Purpose or goal
- Transitive Verb
- To point something at a target
- To intend to get a thing or for a thing to happen
A2TOEICMoreapparent
US /əˈpærənt, əˈpɛr-/
UK /ə'pærənt/
- Adjective
- Easy to see or clearly understand
- Seeming to exist or be true, but may not be
A2TOEICMoreartifact
US /ˈɑrtəˌfækt/
UK /'ɑ:təˌfækt/
- Countable Noun
- Object made by humans, e.g. ancient tool
B1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
audio
US /ˈɔ:dioʊ/
UK /ˈɔ:diəʊ/
- Adjective
- Concerning sound
- Uncountable Noun
- Sound, especially when recorded or transmitted.
B2TOEICMorebackyard
US /ˌbækˈjɑ:rd/
UK /ˌbækˈjɑ:d/
- Adjective
- Made in an amateurish or non-professional way
- Local; in one's immediate vicinity.
- Noun
- Yard or garden behind a house
- An area close to one's home or area of expertise.
C2Morebirthplace
US /ˈbə:θˌples/
UK /ˈbɜ:θpleɪs/
- Noun
- Place where someone was born
C1Morebring out
US /brɪŋ aʊt/
UK /briŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- To nurture and develop or bring out a quality
A1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecherish
US /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/
UK /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To care a lot about or love someone or something
- To remember or keep something with a lot of care
B1Morecolonial
US /kəˈloʊniəl/
UK /kəˈləʊniəl/
- Adjective
- Of a system where one country controls another
B2Moreconstitution
US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌkɔnstiˈtju:ʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- Condition of your health
B1Moreculinary
US /ˈkjuləˌnɛri,ˈkʌlə-/
UK /ˈkʌlɪnəri/
- Adjective
- Concerned with cooking
B2Moredeal in
US /dil ɪn/
UK /di:l in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To buy and sell a particular product or products.
A1Moredebate
US / dɪˈbet/
UK /dɪ'beɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- General public discussion of a topic
- A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider options before making a decision
- To take part in a formal discussion
A2TOEICMorededicated
US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/
UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- To give your energy, time, etc. completely
- Adjective
- Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
- Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
B1Moredeli
US /ˈdɛli/
UK /ˈdeli/
- Noun
- A shop selling unusual or special food products
C1Moredisplay
US /dɪˈsple/
UK /dɪˈspleɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- To show, e.g. your feelings, thoughts; demonstrate
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Arrangement of objects so people can see or buy
- A device for showing information visually, such as a screen.
A2TOEICMoreencounter
US /ɛnˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /ɪn'kaʊntə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- To meet someone or something unexpectedly
- Noun
- A chance meeting; unexpected or unplanned meeting
B1TOEICMoreestablish
US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To set or create something to last for a long time
- To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity
A2TOEICMorefierce
US /fɪrs/
UK /fɪəs/
- Adjective
- Very strong, wild or violent
- Intense in a way that causes or displays force.
B1Moreget lost
US /ɡɛt lɔst/
UK /ɡet lɔ:st/
- Intransitive Verb
- An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
- To become unable to find your way; to lose your sense of direction.
- Interjection
- An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
A1Moregrip
US /ɡrɪp/
UK /ɡrɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hold someone's interest
- To hold something in your hand very firmly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong understanding of an idea
- Control over something or someone
A2Morehas over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To invite someone to your house.
- To have more than a certain number or amount.
A1Moreheritage
US /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/
UK /'herɪtɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
B1Morehop
US /hɑp/
UK /hɒp/
- Noun
- Dance party
- Small jump, often on one foot
- Intransitive Verb
- To move from one place to another
- To make small jump, as from one foot to the other
B2Moreimitate
US /ˈɪmɪˌtet/
UK /ˈɪmɪteɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To act, speak like someone or something else
B2Moreinfamous
US /ˈɪnfəməs/
UK /'ɪnfəməs/
- Adjective
- Famous because of something bad
B2Moreinteraction
US /ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
UK /ˌɪntər'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Process of people or things affecting each other
- The activity of talking to other people, working together etc
A2Moreliberty
US /ˈlɪbəti/
UK /'lɪbətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Doing as one wants without asking
- Power to do what you choose
- Adjective
- Not imprisoned; free.
B1Moreliquor
US /ˈlɪkɚ/
UK /ˈlɪkə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong alcoholic beverage
B2Morememorial
US /məˈmɔriəl, -ˈmor-/
UK /mə'mɔ:rɪəl/
- Noun
- Ceremony or monument honoring dead person, people
B1Moremob
US /mɑb/
UK /mɒb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A secret criminal organization
- Large collection of people that share an interest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move close to (a star, etc.) in a large group
B2Morenortheast
US /nɔrθˈist, nɔrˈist/
UK /'nɔ:θ'i:st/
- Noun
- Location in the northeastern part of an area
C2Morenotorious
US /noʊ'tɔ:rɪrs/
UK /nəʊ'tɔ:rɪəs/
- Adjective
- Being famous or publicly known for something bad
B2Moreoccasion
US /əˈkeʒən/
UK /ə'keɪʒn/
- Noun
- Significant or important event or function
- Time when something happens or takes place
- Transitive Verb
- To make or cause something to happen; to lead to
A2TOEICMoreoff balance
US /ɔf ˈbæləns/
UK /ɔf ˈbæləns/
- Adjective
- In a state of being unsteady or unstable; lacking equilibrium.
- In a state of being disturbed or unsettled; lacking composure or emotional stability.
B2Moreon and off
US /ɑn ənd ɔf/
UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/
- Adverb
- Intermittently; not continuously.
- Adjective
- Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
A1Moreorganic
US /ɔrˈɡænɪk/
UK /ɔ:ˈgænɪk/
- Adjective
- Developing naturally and without a set structure
- Concerning food made with few or no chemicals
B1Morepleasant
US /ˈplɛzənt/
UK /'pleznt/
- Adjective
- Causing a good feeling
- Having an agreeable or attractive personality.
B1Morepose
US /poʊz/
UK /pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
- To suggest an idea, question or solution
- Noun
- False behavior to gain respect or liking
B1TOEICMorepreserve
US /prɪˈzɜ:rv/
UK /prɪˈzɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- To protect something from harm, loss or damage
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet fruit spread; jam
- Protected area of land with plants and animals
B1TOEICMoreprotest
US /ˈproʊtɛst/
UK /'prəʊtest/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To argue against something in a forceful way
- To express a strong objection or dislike
- Noun
- Forceful argument against something
- Objection to something
A2Moreroam
US /rom/
UK /rəʊm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move about freely without a set destination
B1Moreroar
US /rɔr, ror/
UK /rɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To laugh in a loud and continuous manner
- To shout using a loud deep powerful voice
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A very loud, deep or hearty laugh
- A very loud deep powerful shout
B1Moreset upon
US /sɛt əˈpɑn/
UK /set əˈpɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack on all sides often violently
A1Moresightseeing
US /ˈsaɪtˌsiɪŋ/
UK /ˈsaɪtsi:ɪŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Going to look at places of interest somewhere
- Adjective
- Relating to the activity of visiting interesting places.
C2Morespringtime
US /ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm/
UK /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/
- Noun
- Season of growth of plants and trees, after winter
C2Moresquare
US /skwɛr/
UK /skweə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- The result of multiplying Length by the width
- Adjective
- Being fair or honest
- Multiply a number by itself e.g. 2x2 or 6x6
A2TOEICMorestrike
US /straɪk/
UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
A2TOEICMorestunning
US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
- To incapacitate using a special gun
B2Moresymbol
US /ˈsɪmbəl/
UK /'sɪmbl/
- Noun
- Image that means or represents something
- An image that represents a message of some kind
A2Moresymbol of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- A visible sign of something intangible.
B2Moretake in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- To include or add
- Transitive Verb
- To absorb (liquid).
- To understand or comprehend something.
A1Moreterminal
US /ˈtɚmənəl/
UK /'tɜ:mɪnl/
- Noun
- End part of some structure or concept
- Final stop or station for a bus, train or plane
- Adjective
- (Of an illness, etc.) likely to lead to death
- Of, forming, or situated at the end or extremity of something.
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