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agitate
US /ˈædʒɪˌtet/
UK /'ædʒɪteɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To disturb or excite emotionally
- To shake something to mix the contents
B2Moreagriculture
US /ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃɚ/
UK /ˈægrɪkʌltʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- The science of farming
- The study of farming and related sciences.
A2Moreall over the place
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- In many different locations; widely distributed.
- Adjective
- Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
A1Moreall the things
US
UK
- Pronoun
- Everything; all items or aspects
- Determiner
- Every item or object being considered or discussed.
A1Moreat last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
B1Morebureaucracy
US /bjʊˈrɑ:krəsi/
UK /bjʊəˈrɒkrəsi/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Governing system with many rules and officials
- A system of government or business administration containing many departments, administrators, and complicated rules.
B2Morecampaign
US /kæmˈpen/
UK /kæm'peɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
- A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
A2TOEICMorecoaster
US /ˈkoʊstə(r)/
UK /ˈkəʊstə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mat placed under a glass to protect furniture
- A sled or small vehicle without motor for coasting downhill.
C1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecommunity
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
A2Morecomprehend
US /ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnd/
UK /ˌkɒmprɪ'hend/
- Transitive Verb
- To understand the meaning of
- To include or contain something
B1Morecorner
US /ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
- Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
A2Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Moredifferently
US /ˈdɪfərəntlɪ/
UK /'dɪfrəntlɪ/
- Adverb
- In another and different manner
- In a way that shows a different opinion or perspective.
A2Moreedible
US /ˈɛdəbəl/
UK /ˈedəbl/
- Adjective
- Being safe to eat
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An edible item; food
- A food item infused with cannabis.
B2TOEICMoreegg
US /ɛɡ/
UK /eg/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
A2Moreengage in
US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/
UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or become involved in something.
B1Morefor some reason
US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Moregarden
US /ˈgɑ:rdn/
UK /ˈgɑ:dn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Yard; ground outside your house to grow plants
- Public park in which visitors can see flowers
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in a yard to grow plants, vegetables
A2Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morein my book
US /ɪn maɪ bʊk/
UK /ɪn maɪ bʊk/
- other
- According to my personal opinion or belief.
B2Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein the face of
US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
A1Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMoreinvent
US /ɪnˈvɛnt/
UK /ɪnˈvent/
- Transitive Verb
- To create something such as a story or excuse
- To create something useful for the first time
A2TOEICMorejigsaw
US /ˈdʒɪɡˌsɔ/
UK /ˈdʒɪgsɔ:/
- Noun
- Cut up picture on card that you fit back together
B2Morekindness
US /ˈkaɪndnɪs/
UK /ˈkaɪndnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- A kind or helpful act.
B1Morelive life
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
A1Morelocal
US /ˈloʊkl/
UK /ˈləʊkl/
- Noun
- Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- People who live in the area being discussed
- Adjective
- Relating to a particular area, city, or town
A2TOEICMoremovement
US /ˈmuvmənt/
UK /ˈmu:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a piece of classical music
- Group with a shared interest or goal
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Morepark in
US /ˈpɑrk ɪn/
UK /ˈpɑ:k ɪn/
- other
- To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
A2Morepermission
US /pɚˈmɪʃən/
UK /pəˈmɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Right to do something as allowed by another
- Formal authorization from an authority.
A2Moreplate
US /plet/
UK /pleɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
- Transitive Verb
- To put a layer of metal on something to protect it
A2TOEICMoreplay out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use up or exhaust
- To develop or happen in a particular way.
A1Morepoke around
US /pok əˈraʊnd/
UK /pəuk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To search or look for something, often in a casual or aimless way.
C2Moreprickly
US /ˈprɪkli/
UK /'prɪklɪ/
- Adjective
- Causing or having a sharp needle-like feeling
C1Moreroller
US /ˈroʊlə(r)/
UK /ˈrəʊlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Long round piece of wood for flattening dough
- Plastic or metal tube for shaping hair
A2Moreroute
US /rut, raʊt/
UK /ru:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way to get from one place to another place; path
- Path or way that people often use
- Transitive Verb
- To send along a particular path or way
A2TOEICMoresoil
US /sɔɪl/
UK /sɔɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Conditions in which something develops
- Mix of natural material in which plants grow
- Transitive Verb
- To get or become dirty
B1Morespare
US /spɛr/
UK /speə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make (money or time) available for
- To save from being hurt or punished
- Adjective
- Being extra or in reserve
A2Morespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Morespinning
US /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
UK /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy / confused / light headed
B1Morestart in
US /stɑrt ɪn/
UK /stɑ:t in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin a job or activity.
A1Moresupportive
US /səˈpɔ:rtɪv/
UK /səˈpɔ:tɪv/
- Adjective
- Providing help and support to someone or something
B1TOEICMoreswap
US /swɑp/
UK /swɒp/
- Transitive Verb
- To exchange goods without spending money; trade
- Noun
- A trade or exchange of goods without using money
B2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreto bits
US
UK
- Phrase
- Broken into many small pieces; completely ruined.
- Very much; thoroughly.
A2Moretourism
US /ˈtʊrɪzəm/
UK /ˈtʊərɪzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Visiting to new places, e.g. abroad, for vacations
A2Moretrader
US /ˈtredɚ/
UK /'treɪdə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who buys and sells stocks
A2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morevoluntary
US /ˈvɑ:lənteri/
UK /ˈvɒləntri/
- Adjective
- Done or given by their own will and not forced
C1Morewalk through
US /wɔk θru/
UK /wɔ:k θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show someone carefully how to do something
A1More
