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US /ˈækʃən/
UK /'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Moreadolescent
US /ˌædə'lesnt/
UK /ˌædəˈlesnt/
- Noun
- Teenager developing into an adult
- Adjective
- Of the period between childhood and adulthood
B2Moreally
US /'ælaɪ/
UK /'ælaɪ/
- Noun
- Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join a group to offer or receive support
B1Moreamok
US /əˈmɑ:k/
UK /əˈmɒk/
- Adjective
- Frenzied as if possessed by a demon
C1Morearchetypal
US /ˌɑːrkiˈtaɪpl/
UK /ˌɑ:kiˈtaɪpl/
- Adjective
- Being a good or perfect example of something
B1Moreassassin
US /əˈsæsn/
UK /əˈsæsɪn/
- Countable Noun
- Person who kills a public figure
B2Moreatonement
US /əˈtonmənt/
UK /ə'təʊnmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action that shows that you are sorry for something
C1TOEICMorebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Moreblind
US /blaɪnd/
UK /blaɪnd/
- Adjective
- Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
- Lacking in judgment or awareness
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to lose the ability to see
- To be unable to see the truth about a situation
A2Moreblockbuster
US /ˈblɑkˌbʌstɚ/
UK /ˈblɒkbʌstə(r)/
- Noun
- Large, expensive, popular, successful (movie, cd)
C1Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
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
A2Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecharming
US
UK
- Adjective
- Being very likable; attractive
- Transitive Verb
- To cause others to like you or do what you want
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morechemistry
US /ˈkɛmɪstri/
UK /'kemɪstrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of the structure of substances
B1Morecopper
US /ˈkɑpɚ/
UK /'kɒpə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Reddish-brown metal used in cables or wires
B1Moredefect to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To abandon one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one.
A1Moredeny
US /dɪˈnaɪ/
UK /dɪ'naɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To refuse to allow or accept something
A2TOEICMoredictator
US /ˈdɪkteɪtər/
UK /dɪkˈteɪtə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Ruler who decides everything, and enforces it
B1Moredisorder
US /dɪsˈɔrdɚ/
UK /dɪs'ɔ:də(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of confusion or a lack of organization
- Illness when the body is not functioning well
- Transitive Verb
- To disrupt the order or arrangement of something.
B2Moreensure
US /ɛnˈʃʊr/
UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something sure, certain, or safe
A2TOEICMoreeve
US /i:v/
UK /i:v/
- Noun
- The time just before something happens
- Day before a significant or special day
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Moreexcel
US /ɪkˈsɛl/
UK /ɪkˈsel/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To perform an activity better than others
- To surpass or be superior to (someone) in a particular activity or field.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A spreadsheet software program by Microsoft.
B2TOEICMorefestive
US /ˈfɛstɪv/
UK /'festɪv/
- Adjective
- Colorful, exciting or joyous, as for a celebration
B2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
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
A2TOEICMorefirst off
US /fɚst ɔf/
UK /fə:st ɔf/
- Phrase
- To begin with; firstly.
- Most importantly; above all else.
A1Morefor the record
US /fɔr ði rɪˈkɚd/
UK /fɔ: ðə riˈkɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- To state something to ensure the correct information is known.
A1Morefoul
US /faʊl/
UK /faʊl/
- Adjective
- Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
- Dirty or filthy.
- Noun
- An unfair or illegal act, especially in sports.
B2Morefreeman
US /ˈfrimən/
UK /'fri:mən/
- Noun
- Someone who is not a slave
C2Moregot 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 on
US /hæv ɑn/
UK /hæv ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein prison
US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/
UK /in ˈprizən/
- Phrase
- Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
in the game
US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/
- other
- Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
B2Morein the presence of
US /ɪn ðə ˈprɛzəns ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈprezəns ɔv/
- Preposition
- While someone or something else is present.
B1Moreinfamous
US /ˈɪnfəməs/
UK /'ɪnfəməs/
- Adjective
- Famous because of something bad
B2Morelace
US /les/
UK /leɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To add an amount of liquor to a food or drink
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ornate piece of fabric with patterns of holes
- Cord used to tie shoes
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremonstrous
US /ˈmɑ:nstrəs/
UK /ˈmɒnstrəs/
- Adjective
- Abnormally large or bad
- Shockingly brutal or cruel.
B1Morenaive
US /nɑˈiv/
UK /naɪˈi:v/
- Adjective
- Unsophisticated; innocent and unknowing
- (Of art) produced in a simple, unaffected style, typically by someone who has not had formal training.
B2Morenoble
US /'noʊbl/
UK /'nəʊbl/
- Adjective
- Being admirable and honorable in character
- Concerning or being a member a high social class
- Countable Noun
- Titled peer of the realm e.g. a lord, duke
B1Morenotch
US /nɑtʃ/
UK /nɒtʃ/
- Noun
- Certain level (slightly higher or lower than)
- Narrow pass between two mountains or hills
- Transitive Verb
- To cut a small V-shaped mark into something
B2Moreobstacle
US /ˈɑbstəkəl/
UK /ˈɒbstəkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object that blocks a path or course
- A difficulty or challenge that hinders progress.
B1Moreoctane
US /ˈɑ:kteɪn/
UK /ˈɒkteɪn/
- Noun
- Hydrocarbon found in petroleum, used e.g. as fuel
C2Moreover the top
US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/
- Adjective
- More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- So extreme that it is offensive.
- Adverb
- To an excessive degree; excessively.
A1Moreperformance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMorephysician
US /fɪˈzɪʃən/
UK /fɪˈzɪʃn/
- Countable Noun
- A medical doctor
B2Morepinnacle
US /ˈpɪnəkəl/
UK /ˈpɪnəkl/
- Noun
- Highest point of success, power, fame, etc.
C1Morepitiful
US /ˈpɪtɪfəl/
UK /ˈpɪtɪfl/
- Adjective
- Inspiring mixed contempt and pity
B2Morepose
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
B1TOEICMorepotent
US /ˈpotnt/
UK /'pəʊtnt/
- Adjective
- (Of men) being able to make a woman pregnant
- Having a powerful effect, e.g. on the body or mind
B2Moreprequel
US /ˈprikwəl/
UK /ˈpri:kwəl/
- Countable Noun
- A story, or movie that comes before another one
C2Moreprofessor
US /prəˈfɛsɚ/
UK /prəˈfesə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Teacher who teaches at a college or university
- A title given to a teacher of the highest academic rank in a college or university.
A2Morepsychopath
US /ˈsaɪkəˌpæθ/
UK /ˈsaɪkəpæθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Violent, mentally disturbed person
C2Morerange
US /rendʒ/
UK /reɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cooking stove with multiple burners
- Given distance from a point; how far plane can fly
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cover an area from one point to another
- To extend to or vary within given limits
A2TOEICMoreretain
US /rɪˈten/
UK /rɪ'teɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To continue to have or use; keep the quality of
- To keep one thing inside another for a time
A2Morerogue
US /roʊg/
UK /rəʊg/
- Adjective
- Being corrupt, dangerous, or uncontrollable
- Noun
- Wicked or problematic person
B2Morerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Morerun ahead
US /rʌn əˈhɛd/
UK /rʌn əˈhed/
- other
- To move forward or go in front of others quickly.
B2Morerun amok
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To behave uncontrollably and disruptively.
A1Moreruthless
US /ˈruθlɪs/
UK /ˈru:θləs/
- Adjective
- Not considering the feelings or health of others
B2Moresee through
US /si θru/
UK /si: θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To realize the truth about
- To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
A1Moreshameless
US /ˈʃemlɪs/
UK /ˈʃeɪmləs/
- Adjective
- Without shame; determined to go ahead, whatever
B1Moresmash
US /smæʃ/
UK /smæʃ/
- Noun
- Accident involving vehicles
- Sound when something breaks into pieces loudly
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To break into pieces
- To defeat someone completely
B1Morestay away
US /ste əˈwe/
UK /stei əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- To remain absent from a place or event.
C2Morestay 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.
steal the show
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To receive more attention than anyone else in a performance or event because you give the best performance.
A1Moresuspense
US /səˈspɛns/
UK /səˈspens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Genre of movies, novels of uncertain mystery
- Uncountable Noun
- Anxiety or apprehension caused by uncertainty
C2Moretoe
US /toʊ/
UK /təʊ/
- Noun
- One of the five parts at the end of your foot
- Front part of a sock or shoe
B1Morewartime
US /ˈwɔrˌtaɪm/
UK /'wɔ:taɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Period of time when there is armed conflict
B2More
