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aim
US /em/
UK /eɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of pointing something at a target
- Purpose or goal
- Transitive Verb
- To point something at a target
- To intend to get a thing or for a thing to happen
A2TOEICMorearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Morearticulation
US /ɑrˌtɪkjəˈleʃən/
UK /ɑ:ˌtɪkjʊ'leɪʃn/
- Noun
- Shaping the sounds of speech to communicate
B2Moreartist
US /ˈɑrtɪst/
UK /ˈɑ:tɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
A2Moreas with
US /æz wɪð/
UK /æz wið/
- Preposition
- In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
A1Moreat a price
US
UK
- Phrase
- Achieved but with negative consequences or a significant cost.
- Available to be bought.
A1Moreat speed
US
UK
- Phrase
- Moving quickly.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreattempt
US /əˈtɛmpt/
UK /ə'tempt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to do something challenging or difficult
- Noun
- Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
A2TOEICMorebumblebee
US /ˈbʌmbəlˌbi/
UK /ˈbʌmblbi:/
- Countable Noun
- Robust hairy social bee of temperate regions
C2Moreclap
US /klæp/
UK /klæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
- Noun
- A loud sound made by striking your hands together
B1Moreclassical
US /ˈklæsɪkəl/
UK /ˈklæsɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
- (Of music) serious and traditional in form
B1Morecomposer
US /kəmˈpoʊzə(r)/
UK /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who writes music
A2Moreconcerto
US /kənˈtʃɛrto/
UK /kən'tʃɜ:təʊ/
- Noun
- Piece of music for an instrument with an orchestra
B2Morecriticism
US /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/
UK /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Article or essay that judges quality
- Negative judgment of something
A2Morecycle
US /ˈsaɪkəl/
UK /ˈsaɪkl/
- Noun
- Series of regular and repeated actions
- Bicycle, bike
- Intransitive Verb
- To go through a series of events repeatedly
- To ride on a bicycle
A2Moredodge
US /dɑ:dʒ/
UK /dɒdʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attempt to avoid something
- Noun
- An attempt to avoid something
B1Moreeddy
US /ˈɛdi/
UK /'edɪ/
- Noun
- Circular movement of water or air
C1TOEICMoreelectric
US /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/
UK /ɪˈlektrɪk/
- Adjective
- Creating a feeling of excitement
- Using electricity
A2Moreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Moreflight
US /flaɪt/
UK /flaɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
A2TOEICMorefor the world
US /fɚ ðə wɝld/
UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/
- other
- Used to emphasize something would never happen.
B2Morefuse
US /fjuz/
UK /fju:z/
- Noun
- Device connected to and making a bomb explode
- Electrical safety device
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Metal) to become one through heat contact
- To become combined; unite.
B2Moregot 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 to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein 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.
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Morein under
US
UK
- Preposition
- Located inside and beneath something.
- Covered or concealed by something.
A1Moreincredibly
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
A2Moreinspirational
US /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃənl/
UK /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Influencing someone to do something (good)
- Providing or showing inspiration
B1Moreinspire
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.
B1TOEICMoreinstrument
US /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
UK /'ɪnstrəmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
- Legal document
A2TOEICMoreintegrity
US /ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/
UK /ɪnˈtegrəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
- The state of being whole and undivided.
B1TOEICMorekarat
US /ˈkærət/
UK /ˈkærət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unit measuring purity of gold/weight of diamond
C2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremasterpiece
US /ˈmæstɚˌpis/
UK /ˈmɑ:stəpi:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
- An extremely good example of something.
B2Moremate
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
B1Moremillion dollar
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
mumble
US /ˈmʌmbəl/
UK /ˈmʌmbl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speech that is not clear enough or loud enough
- Intransitive Verb
- To speak without being clear or loud enough
B1Moreohhh
US
UK
- Interjection
- Expression showing surprise
C2Moreon time
US /ɑn taɪm/
UK /ɔn taim/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Arriving at or done by the required time
- Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
A1Morepicky
US /ˈpɪki/
UK /ˈpɪki/
- Adjective
- Careful about deciding on things; hard to please
B1Moreplay on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
A1Moreprojection
US /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/
UK /prəˈdʒekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A prediction; guess about future developments
- An image on a screen
B1TOEICMorerap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
- Noun
- Music with a strong beat and spoken lyrics
B1Morerehabilitation
US /ˌrihəˌbɪləˈteʃən/
UK /ˌri:əˌbɪlɪ'teɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Helping criminals, etc. to return to normal life
- The act of restoring something to its original state.
B2Morerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMoreresemble
US /rɪˈzɛmbəl/
UK /rɪˈzembl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be similar to in looks or manner
B1TOEICMoreromantic
US /roʊˈmæntɪk/
UK /rəʊˈmæntɪk/
- Adjective
- Relating to courtship or love
- Being impractical, unrealistic, or idealistic
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who like love, candlelit dinners, etc.
- Person living in a fantasy-like world not reality
A2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moresmash
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
B1Morespeed
US /spid/
UK /spi:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- How fast or slow something is or is done
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move quickly when completing an action
- To drive a vehicle faster than laws allow
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Morevaluable
US /ˈvæljuəbəl, ˈvæljə-/
UK /ˈvæljuəbl/
- Adjective
- Being useful or important
- Being worth a lot of money
B1TOEICMoreviolin
US /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/
UK /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/
- Noun
- Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
B1Morewheelchair
US /ˈwi:ltʃer/
UK /ˈwi:ltʃeə(r)/
- Noun
- Movable chair mounted on large wheels
B2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewith practice
US
UK
- Phrase
- Through repeated exercise or performance, leading to improvement or skill.
A1Morewrist
US /rɪst/
UK /rɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part where your hand joins your arm
- A support worn around the wrist, often for sports or medical reasons.
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