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acuity
US /əˈkjuɪti/
UK /əˈkju:əti/
- Noun
- Sharpness of vision
C1Moreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreas a whole
US /æz e hol/
UK /æz ə həul/
- Phrase
- Considering everything together; in general.
- Complete; not divided or incomplete.
- Adjective
- Complete; not divided or fragmented.
A1Moreassertion
US /əˈsɜːrʃn/
UK /əˈsɜːʃn/
- Noun
- Statement made as if it were fact
B2Moreat the point of
US /ət ðə ˈpɔɪnt ʌv/
UK /ət ðə ˈpɒint əv/
- Preposition
- Just about to do something or reach a state.
B2Moreaudience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMorebear
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
A2Moreblurry
US /ˈblə:ɪ/
UK /ˈblɜ:ri/
- Adjective
- Being indistinguishable or unclear in shape
B2Morebulk
US /bʌlk/
UK /bʌlk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Most of something; majority of
- Big size; largeness; heaviness
B1TOEICMorech
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- Abbreviation for Chapter
C1Moreclip
US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Morecoercion
US /koˈə:ʒən,-ʃən/
UK /kəʊ'ɜ:ʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Forcing people to do things by threats or the law
B2Morecommunity
US /kəˈmjunɪti/
UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who share a common idea or area
- A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
- Adjective
- Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
- Shared or participated in by all members of a group
A2Moreconduct
US / kənˈdʌkt/
UK /kənˈdʌkt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Your behavior
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To behave in a certain way; e.g. at a party
- To let electricity or heat travel through
B1TOEICMoreconfidence
US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/
UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Feeling you can trust someone
A2Morecourtesy
US /ˈkɜ:rtəsi/
UK /ˈkɜ:təsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Polite and respectful behavior
B2Moredebut
US /deˈbju, ˈdeˌbju/
UK /'deɪbju:/
- Noun
- First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
B1TOEICMoredismal
US /ˈdɪzməl/
UK /ˈdɪzməl/
- Adjective
- Bad in a sad and depressing way
B2TOEICMoreenchanting
US /ɪnˈtʃæntɪŋ/
UK /ɪnˈtʃɑ:ntɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hold the admiration of others; charm
- To influence someone using spells or magic
B2Moreengage
US /ɪn'gedʒ/
UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To start to fight with an enemy
- To hire someone for a task or job
A2TOEICMoreensemble
US /ɑnˈsɑmbəl/
UK /ɑ:nˈsɑ:mbl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of things, people working together
- A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
- Adverb
- Together or at the same time.
- In a harmonious or coordinated manner.
B2Moreextraordinary
US /ɪkˈstrɔ:rdəneri/
UK /ɪkˈstrɔ:dnri/
- Adjective
- Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- Additional to or different from what is usual or regular.
B1TOEICMorefor myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
A1Morefrankly
US /ˈfræŋkli/
UK /ˈfræŋkli/
- Adverb
- Speaking honestly and directly
- Used to express disagreement or mild disapproval.
B2Morefundamental
US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/
UK /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- Of central importance.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A basic part of something
- (Music) the lowest note in a harmony
A2TOEICMorefutile
US /ˈfju:tl/
UK /ˈfju:taɪl/
- Adjective
- Having no result; useless
B2Moregesture
US /ˈdʒɛstʃɚ/
UK /'dʒestʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
- Something you do to express gratitude, regret etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To move your body to convey a message e.g. wave
A2Moregot 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
A1Morehave at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack someone or something.
- To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Moreincarnation
US /ˌɪnkɑrˈneʃən/
UK /ˌɪnkɑ:ˈneɪʃn/
- Noun
- Representation of something in a clear way
B2Moreinstrument
US /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
UK /'ɪnstrəmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
- Legal document
A2TOEICMoreinvariably
US /ɪnˈveriəbli/
UK /ɪnˈveəriəbli/
- Adverb
- Each time without change; always
B1Moremaking music
US
UK
- Noun
- The act of creating or performing music.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the ground
US /ɔf ði ɡraʊnd/
UK /ɔf ðə ɡraund/
- Phrase
- Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- Airborne; having left the ground.
A1Moreon location
US /ɑn loˈkeʃən/
UK /ɔn ləuˈkeiʃən/
- Adverb
- At a place that is not a studio; a place away from the studio where a movie or TV show is being filmed
- Phrase
- At the scene of an event or activity.
B1Moreorchestra
US /ˈɔ:rkɪstrə/
UK /ˈɔ:kɪstrə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large group who perform instrumental music
- Seating area in a theater close to the stage
B1Moreorchestral
US /ˈɔrkɪstrəl, -ˌkɛstrəl/
UK /ɔ:ˈkestrəl/
- Adjective
- Written for an orchestra
B1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepoliceman
US /pəˈlismən/
UK /pəˈli:smən/
- Countable Noun
- Male police officer
C2Morepotential
US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
UK /pəˈtenʃl/
- Adjective
- Capable of happening or becoming reality
- Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
- Uncountable Noun
- someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
A2TOEICMorerabid
US /ˈræbɪd/
UK /ˈræbɪd/
- Adjective
- (Of animals) extremely violent; furious
C1Morerehearsal
US /rɪˈhɜ:rsl/
UK /rɪˈhɜ:sl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Practicing e.g. play, speech before a performance
B1TOEICMorerehearse
US /rɪˈhɜ:rs/
UK /rɪˈhɜ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To practice e.g. play, speech before a performance
- To say or write again; repeat.
B1TOEICMorereside
US /rɪˈzaɪd/
UK /rɪˈzaɪd/
- Intransitive Verb
- To live in; dwell; to be present
B1Morerevolt
US /rɪˈvolt/
UK /rɪ'vəʊlt/
- Noun
- Protest against authority; fight to take control
- Intransitive Verb
- To refuse to obey someone's authority or wishes
B2Morescale
US /skel/
UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
A2TOEICMoresession
US /ˈsɛʃən/
UK /ˈseʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of time used for a specific activity
- Series of meetings for e.g. a court, legislature
A2TOEICMoresilently
US /ˈsaɪləntlɪ/
UK /ˈsaɪləntli/
- Adverb
- In a perfectly quiet way
B1Moresymphony
US /ˈsɪmfəni/
UK /ˈsɪmfəni/
- Noun
- Harmony of color or sound
- Long piece of classical music for an orchestra
B1Moretend
US /tɛnd/
UK /tend/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or act in a certain manner
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of
A2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moretune
US /tun, tjun/
UK /tju:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- To adjust to be at the right musical pitch
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of musical notes that make a pleasant sound
A2Moretwo-way street
US
UK
- Noun
- A situation or relationship involving reciprocal action or obligation.
- A street on which traffic can travel in both directions.
tyrannical
US /tɪˈrænɪkəl, taɪ-/
UK /tɪˈrænɪkl/
- Adjective
- Forcing people to do what you want, as by threats
C1Moreurge
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
A2Moreutterly
US /ˈʌtəli/
UK /'ʌtəli:/
- Adverb
- Completely
B2Moreweep
US /wip/
UK /wi:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To cry or shed tears often due to sadness
- Noun
- Small cry or shedding of tears
B1Morewith 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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