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above all
US /əˈbʌv ɔl/
UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/
- Phrase
- Most importantly; more than anything else.
A1Moreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreattack
US /əˈtæk/
UK /ə'tæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- Noun
- Act intended to hurt someone physically, mentally
A2Morebacterial
US /bæk'tɪərɪrl/
UK /bæk'tɪərɪəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning or caused by bacteria
B2Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Morebizarre
US /bɪˈzɑr/
UK /bɪˈzɑ:(r)/
- Adjective
- Odd or strange
B2Moreblink
US /blɪŋk/
UK /blɪŋk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- To shine with a flickering light.
- Noun
- A quick shutting and opening of the eye.
- A brief flash of light.
B1Morebright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Moreburn through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use up a supply of something, especially money, very quickly.
- To make a hole in something by burning it.
B1Morebutton
US /ˈbʌtn/
UK /'bʌtn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- Switch activated by pressing
- Transitive Verb
- To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
- To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
A2TOEICMorecapable
US /ˈkepəbəl/
UK /'keɪpəbl/
- Adjective
- Being able to do something very well; proficient
- Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
A2Morecapacity
US /kəˈpæsɪti/
UK /kə'pæsətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- Largest amount of something that can be produced
B1Morechange over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To switch from one thing to another.
A2Morecomposite
US /kəmˈpɑzɪt/
UK /'kɒmpəzɪt/
- Adjective
- Made of more than one different part
- Noun
- Something made up of more than one different part
B2Moreconsist of
US /kənˈsɪst ʌv/
UK /kənˈsist ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
A2Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMoredesire
US / dɪˈzaɪr/
UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To wish for, hope or want something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that is wished for or wanted
- A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
A2Morediffusion
US /dɪˈfjuʒən/
UK /dɪ'fju:ʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Spreading out over a larger area
B2Morediscomfort
US /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/
UK /dɪsˈkʌmfət/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
- Uncountable Noun
- Feelings of being uncomfortable or uneasy
B2Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreelastic
US /ɪˈlæstɪk/
UK /ɪˈlæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Able to return to original shape after stretching
- Uncountable Noun
- Material that can stretch and return to shape
B1Moreembryo
US /ˈɛmbriˌo/
UK /ˈembriəʊ/
- Noun
- Tiny plant stored inside a seed
- Early form of an unborn human or animal
B2Moreend up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Moreequator
US /ɪˈkwetɚ/
UK /ɪ'kweɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Geographical line at zero degrees latitude
B1Moreexplanation
US /ˌɛkspləˈneʃən/
UK /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Details or reasons given to make something clear
- A reason or justification given for an action or event.
A2TOEICMoreeyesight
US /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/
UK /ˈaɪsaɪt/
- Noun
- Normal use of the faculty of vision
B2Morefemur
US /ˈfimɚ/
UK /ˈfi:mə(r)/
- Noun
- Bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee
C1Morefracture
US /ˈfræktʃɚ/
UK /'fræktʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Break in a bone, usually small
- A break down in a relationship
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To break something hard, usually a bone
- To cause a break down in a relationship
B2Morefrom the hip
US /frəm ðə hɪp/
UK /frəm ðə hɪp/
- other
- Without careful thought; spontaneously or impulsively.
B2Moregaseous
US /ˈɡæsiəs, ˈɡæʃəs/
UK /ˈgæsiəs/
- Adjective
- Existing as or having characteristics of a gas
B2Moregraphical
US /ˈɡræfɪkl/
UK /ˈgræfɪkl/
- Adjective
- Detailed so something is very clear
B2Morehiccup
US /ˈhɪkəp/
UK /'hɪkʌp/
- Noun
- A spasm of the diaphragm emitting a sharp sound
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sound after a spasm of the diaphragm
B2Morehormonal
US /hɔ:'moʊnl/
UK /hɔ:'məʊnl/
- Adjective
- Concerning or caused by hormones in the body
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein 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 middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreinvasion
US /ɪnˈveʒən/
UK /ɪnˈveɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Entry into a place to cause harm
- An unwelcome intrusion into another's domain.
B1Moreirritate
US /ˈɪrɪˌtet/
UK /'ɪrɪteɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To disturb, anger, or upset someone
- To make part of the body feel soreness and pain
B1TOEICMoreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
marvelous
US /ˈmɑrvələs/
UK /'mɑ:vɪləs/
- Adjective
- Extraordinarily good or great
- Remarkably skilled or talented.
B2Moremelanin
US /ˈmɛlənɪn/
UK /ˈmelənɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Pigment giving color to skin, hair etc.
C2Morememory
US /ˈmɛməri/
UK /'memərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability of the mind to call back past things
- Space for the storage of information on a computer
A2Moremoisturize
US /ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪz/
UK /ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To apply moisturizer or cream to (skin)
B1Moremotivate
US /ˈmotəˌvet/
UK /'məʊtɪveɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone a reason, the will to do something
A2TOEICMorenotion
US /ˈnoʃən/
UK /ˈnəuʃən/
- Noun
- Sudden idea or desire to do something
B1TOEICMorenourish
US /ˈnɚrɪʃ, ˈnʌr-/
UK /'nʌrɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause an idea, belief, or feeling to develop
- To provide food and the necessary things to live
B1Morenumerous
US /ˈnumərəs, ˈnju-/
UK /ˈnju:mərəs/
- Adjective
- Existing in large numbers
- Consisting of many things or people.
B1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreproduction
US /prəˈdʌkʃən, pro-/
UK /prəˈdʌkʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of producing or growing food naturally
- Process of making something on a large scale
A2TOEICMorepupil
US /ˈpjupəl/
UK /ˈpju:pl/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who follows, is being taught by an artist
- Small, black round part of the middle of the eye
A2Moreput out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
A1Morerestore
US /rɪˈstɔr, -ˈstor/
UK /rɪˈstɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To return a thing to its original condition
B1Morerid
US /rɪd/
UK /rɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- Adjective
- Freed or delivered from something.
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.
A1Moreskull
US /skʌl/
UK /skʌl/
- Noun
- Structure of bones forming the face and head
B2Moresneeze
US /sniz/
UK /sni:z/
- Noun
- Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth
- Intransitive Verb
- To suddenly force air out of nose/mouth
B1Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
stimulate
US /ˈstɪmjəˌlet/
UK /'stɪmjʊleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To arouse or excite emotionally
B1Morestorage
US /ˈstɔrɪdʒ, ˈstor-/
UK /ˈstɔ:rɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of storing something; a depository for goods
A2Morestructure
US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- A building or other man-made object.
- Transitive Verb
- To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
A2TOEICMoresubconsciously
US /ˌsʌbˈkɑnʃəslɪ/
UK /ˌsʌb'kɒnʃəslɪ/
- Adverb
- From the subconscious mind
B1Moresuperhero
US /ˈsu:pərhɪroʊ/
UK /ˈsu:pəhɪərəʊ/
- Noun
- Fictional character who fights evil
C2Moresynapse
US /ˈsɪnˌæps, sɪˈnæps/
UK /ˈsaɪnæps/
- Noun
- Junction between neurons in the brain
C1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
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.
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretransparent
US /trænsˈpærənt/
UK /trænsˈpærənt/
- Adjective
- Being open to see and to public criticism
- Able to be seen through
B2Morewithout which
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Used to indicate something that is essential or necessary for something else to exist or happen.
- Phrase
- Lacking the necessary element or condition.
A2Morewithstand
US /wɪθˈstænd, wɪð-/
UK /wɪðˈstænd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remain unaffected by something or someone
B1TOEICMorewrite down
US /raɪt daʊn/
UK /rait daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To record in writing
A1More
