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absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Moreafar
US /əˈfɑr/
UK /ə'fɑ:(r)/
- Adverb
- From far away
C1Moreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreattack
US /əˈtæk/
UK /ə'tæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- Noun
- Act intended to hurt someone physically, mentally
A2Morebeaver
US /ˈbivɚ/
UK /'bi:və(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Small furry animal that builds things
- Intransitive Verb
- To work hard on something
B2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morechew
US /tʃu:/
UK /tʃu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bite something many times without swallowing it
- Noun
- Act of biting something many times
B1Morecoloration
US /ˌkʌləˈreʃən/
UK /ˌkʌləˈreɪʃn/
- Noun
- The particular colors or pattern of color
B2Morecome around
US /kʌm əˈraʊnd/
UK /kʌm əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- To visit someone at their house.
A1Morecreature
US /ˈkritʃɚ/
UK /ˈkri:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animal of any type
- An animal, as distinct from a human being.
A2Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Morecuteness
US /kju:tnəs/
UK /kju:tnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being attractive in a pretty way
B2Moredefense
US /dɪˈfɛns/
UK /dɪ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMorefantastic
US /fænˈtæstɪk/
UK /fænˈtæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMoreflick
US /flɪk/
UK /flɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something with your finger to move it
- To move a button, switch from on, off positions
- Noun
- Hitting something with your finger to move it
B1Morefluffy
US /ˈflʌfi/
UK /'flʌfɪ/
- Adjective
- Containing air and being light in weight
B2Morefood source
US
UK
- Noun
- A place or thing from which food is obtained.
B2Morefreak
US /friːk/
UK /friːk/
- Adjective
- (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- Noun
- A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
- A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
B2Morefreak out
US /frik aʊt/
UK /fri:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
- To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
B2Moregive it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop trying to do something
A1Morego 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.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregoodness
US /ˈɡʊdnɪs/
UK /ˈgʊdnəs/
- Interjection
- (Used to express slight surprise)
- Uncountable Noun
- Nourishment; good food value
A2Moregorgeous
US /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/
UK /'ɡɔ:dʒəs/
- Adjective
- Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
- Delightfully enjoyable or pleasant.
B1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Moregroan
US /groʊn/
UK /grəʊn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a deep sound from despair, pain etc.
- Noun
- Deep sound from the throat from despair, pain etc.
B1Moregrumpy
US /ˈɡrʌmpi/
UK /'ɡrʌmpɪ/
- Adjective
- Easily annoyed and complaining
C1Morehand out
US /hænd aʊt/
UK /hænd aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To distribute papers (often in class)
A1Morehead up
US /hɛd ʌp/
UK /hed ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
A1Morehunt down
US /hʌnt daʊn/
UK /hʌnt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To search for someone or something until you find them, often after a long time or over a large area.
- To pursue someone or something relentlessly until caught or found.
B1Moreimmerse
US /ɪˈmɜ:rs/
UK /ɪˈmɜ:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something in liquid until it is covered
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become completely involved in something
B1Morein 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
A2TOEICMoreintelligent
US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒənt/
UK /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
- Adjective
- Smart; able to think and reason
- Having a good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend.
A2Moreirritate
US /ˈɪrɪˌtet/
UK /'ɪrɪteɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To disturb, anger, or upset someone
- To make part of the body feel soreness and pain
B1TOEICMorejelly
US /ˈdʒɛli/
UK /ˈdʒeli/
- Uncountable Noun
- Semisolid food substance, eaten as dessert
- Adjective
- Being soft and without form
B2Morekneel down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To go down on one's knees.
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremate
US /met/
UK /meɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- Partner in a (sexual) relationship
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pair a male and female so they have children
- To join or fit two things together
B1Moremechanism
US /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
UK /'mekənɪzəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a machine that performs a certain function
- System or process for achieving a certain result
B1Moremischievous
US /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
UK /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/
- Adjective
- Doing harm
- Cheeky; playing tricks; naughty
B1TOEICMoremove down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To physically shift to a lower position or location.
- To be demoted or reduced in rank or status.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon a trip
US
UK
- Phrase
- Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
A1Morepaddle
US /ˈpædl/
UK /ˈpædl/
- Countable Noun
- Long stick with a flat end used to move a boat
- Wide and flat instrument used to mix food
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move a boat across water with flat-ended sticks
- To swim like a dog
B1Morepat
US /pæt/
UK /pæt/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or touch lightly
B1Morepeanut
US /ˈpiˌnʌt/
UK /ˈpi:nʌt/
- Countable Noun
- Edible small nut which grows under the ground
- A very small amount of money.
B2Morepointing at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
A1Morepsyche
US /ˈsaɪki/
UK /ˈsaɪki/
- Noun
- Soul, mind, or feelings of a person or group
C2Morereflect
US /rɪˈflɛkt/
UK /rɪ'flekt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To indicate or be a sign of something
- To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface
A2TOEICMoreright for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
A1Moresmack
US /smæk/
UK /smæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To slap or hit, e.g. with a resounding noise
B2Moresource
US /sɔrs, sors/
UK /sɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of information; a person giving information
- Place from which something necessary comes
- Adjective
- Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
A2TOEICMorespecialty
US /ˈspɛʃəlti/
UK /ˈspeʃəlti/
- Noun
- Skill or a dish that a person, business is good at
- The specific area of your field
- Adjective
- Having a particular role or function
B1TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretarantula
US /təˈræntʃələ/
UK /tə'ræntʃələ/
- Countable Noun
- Large hairy poisonous tropical spider
C2Moreterritorial
US /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔriəl, -ˈtor-/
UK /ˌterəˈtɔ:riəl/
- Adjective
- Associated with the ownership of an area
- Defensive of a space or area.
B1Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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