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abc
US
UK
- Noun
- First letters of the Roman alphabet
C1Moreability
US /əˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power, resources or skill to do something
- A particular skill or talent.
A2TOEICMoreacquisition
US /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/
UK /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
- A company or asset bought by another company.
B1TOEICMoreat will
US /æt wɪl/
UK /æt wil/
- Adverb
- Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
- Adjective
- Relating to an employment agreement where the employer can terminate the employee at any time for any reason that is not illegal.
bottom
US /ˈbɑtəm/
UK /'bɒtəm/
- Noun
- The part of your body you sit on
- Lowest position, often in a company or contest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit the lowest part of something
- To provide with a bottom.
A2TOEICMorebreed
US /brid/
UK /bri:d/
- Noun
- Kind of / sort of
- Particular kind of animal, e.g. a Labrador dog
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To create situations for a (bad) thing to happen
- To produce baby animals of specific kinds
A2Morecast
US /kæst/
UK /kɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who appear in a play or movie
- Small amount of a particular color
- Transitive Verb
- To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
- To describe someone's personality or character
A2Morecatchy
US /ˈkætʃi, ˈkɛtʃi/
UK /ˈkætʃi/
- Adjective
- Being easy to like, remember (of songs)
B2Morechampionship
US /ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp/
UK /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sports competition to find the best player or team
B1Moreclause
US /klɔz/
UK /klɔ:z/
- Noun
- Part of a sentence that has its own verb
- Specific term or demand in a legal agreement
B1Morecoach
US /kotʃ/
UK /kəʊtʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Large, comfortable bus
- Person who teaches others how to do (sport, job)
- Transitive Verb
- To teach others how to do something (e.g. sport)
A2Morecopper
US /ˈkɑpɚ/
UK /'kɒpə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Reddish-brown metal used in cables or wires
B1Moredefense
US /dɪˈfɛns/
UK /dɪ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMoredefensive
US /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
UK /dɪˈfensɪv/
- Adjective
- Protecting something, yourself from attack
B1Moredefensively
US
UK
- Adverb
- So as to protect something, yourself from attack
B1Moredeficit
US /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/
UK /ˈdefɪsɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount less than what is needed or required
- The amount by which expenditure or liabilities exceed income or assets.
B1Moredelusional
US /dɪ'lu:ʒnəl/
UK /dɪ'lu:ʒnəl/
- Adjective
- Suffering false beliefs based on little evidence
- Suffering from delusions.
B2Morefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Morefloat
US /floʊt/
UK /fləʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To sell the shares of a company publicly
- To move slowly and easily through air
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object designed to stay on the surface of water
- Decorated truck used in a festival
B1Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morefox
US /fɑ:ks/
UK /fɒks/
- Countable Noun
- Small forest animal with 4 legs and a long tail
- Clever, tricky person
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something difficult to understand; confuse
- To trick someone in a clever way
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehill
US /hɪl/
UK /hɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- High land not as high as a mountain
- Where the road or land goes upward; slope
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
A2Morehood
US /hʊd/
UK /hʊd/
- Noun
- Front part of the car that covers the engine
- A head covering attached to a cape, sweater etc.
B2Morehotline
US /ˈhɑtˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈhɒtlaɪn/
- Noun
- Telephone line that gives direct, fast access
C1Morein school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
A1Morelineup
US /'laɪnˌʌp/
UK /'laɪnʌp/
- Noun
- People arranged by police for identification
C2Moremarine
US /məˈrin/
UK /mə'ri:n/
- Countable Noun
- Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- Adjective
- Of the ocean or ocean plants and animals
- Concerning sailing or doing business by sea
B1Morematch
US /mætʃ/
UK /mætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To equal or be as good as something else
- To work well or look good with something else
- Noun
- Something that is equal to or the same as another
- Small stick you strike to light a fire candle etc.
A2TOEICMoremojo
US /ˈmoʊdʒoʊ/
UK /ˈməʊdʒəʊ/
- Noun
- Magic power or magic spell
C2Moremonsieur
US /məˈsjɚ/
UK /məˈsjə:/
- Proper Noun
- (French) Mr; sir
B2Morenap
US /næp/
UK /næp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Brief period of sleep or rest during the day
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepass from
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be transferred or transmitted from one person or thing to another.
- To be inherited or bequeathed from one person to another.
A1Morepoint the finger
US /pɔɪnt ðə ˈfɪŋɡɚ/
UK /pɔint ðə ˈfɪŋɡə/
- other
- To blame or accuse someone of doing something wrong.
B2Morepointer
US /ˈpɔɪntɚ/
UK /'pɔɪntə(r)/
- Noun
- Suggestion or piece of advice
- Long object that is used to point at something
A2TOEICMoreputt
US /pʌt/
UK /pʌt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To hit a golf ball along the ground to the hole
B2Morerave
US /rev/
UK /reɪv/
- Countable Noun
- A dance party with loud music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To shower praise upon; speak very highly of
- To speak or shout loudly, angrily or as if crazy
B2TOEICMorerebound
US /ˈriˈbaʊnd, rɪ-/
UK /rɪ'baʊnd/
- Noun
- Bouncing off something, then going back into play
- Recovery after defeat/bad time back to good state
- Intransitive Verb
- To bounce off of a surface
- To recover or increase after decreasing
B2TOEICMoreretiree
US /rɪˌtaɪrˈi/
UK /rɪˌtaɪəˈri:/
- Noun
- Someone who has retired from active working
C2Moreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Morerookie
US /ˈrʊki/
UK /ˈrʊki/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- New to doing something; beginner
- A first-year player on a professional sports team.
- Adjective
- Inexperienced; new.
B2Morescore
US /skɔr, skor/
UK /skɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- Current number of points given in a game, contest
- Transitive Verb
- To mark or cut something with a sharp object
- To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
A2TOEICMorescourge
US /skə:dʒ/
UK /skɜ:dʒ/
- Noun
- Person or thing causing great suffering
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a lot of trouble or suffering
C1Moresensational
US /sɛnˈseʃənəl/
UK /senˈseɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Causing intense interest
B2Moreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Moreshy of
US
UK
- Preposition
- A little less than; just under a certain amount.
- Adjective
- Hesitant or reluctant to do something, often due to nervousness or fear.
B1Morespecialist
US /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/
UK /'speʃəlɪst/
- Noun
- Person who works in one specific area or field
B1Morespeculative
US /ˈspɛkjulətɪv, -ˌle-/
UK /ˈspekjələtɪv/
- Adjective
- Not based on sure knowledge; based on intuition
- Based on conjecture or abstract reasoning; theoretical rather than demonstrably factual.
B2Morestay 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.
tailor
US /ˈtelɚ/
UK /'teɪlə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make or alter to fit a certain purpose
- Countable Noun
- Person who makes men's clothes by hand
B2TOEICMoretau
US /tɔ:/
UK /tɔ:/
- Noun
- 19th letter of the Greek alphabet
C1Moreteammate
US /ˈtimˌmet/
UK /ˈti:mmeɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Fellow member of a team
C2Moretrade
US /treid/
UK /treɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- Action of buying and selling things in business
- Transitive Verb
- To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
- To give something in return for something else
A2TOEICMoretransition
US /trænˈzɪʃən, -ˈsɪʃ-/
UK /trænˈzɪʃn/
- Noun
- Change from one state, movement, place to another
- Intransitive Verb
- To change state, movement, place, or subject
B1Moreunited
US /juˈnaɪtɪd/
UK /jʊ'naɪtɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join or come together for the same goal
- Adjective
- Joined or combined together
A2Moreurge
US /ɚdʒ/
UK /ɜ:dʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A strong desire for something
- Strong pressure on someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To drive something forward
- To ask or encourage someone to do something
A2More
