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actual
US /ˈæktʃuəl/
UK /ˈæktʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- Current; existing at the present time.
A2TOEICMoreafter dinner
US
UK
- Phrase
- Following the meal of dinner.
- Adjective
- Suitable for or done after dinner.
A1Moreanimation
US /ˌænəˈmeʃən/
UK /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- Liveliness or energy in behavior or expression.
B2Morebathroom
US /ˈbæθru:m/
UK /ˈbɑ:θru:m/
- Noun
- Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
B1Moreblame
US /blem/
UK /bleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is responsible for something bad
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saying someone did something bad
A2TOEICMorebravery
US /ˈbrevəri, ˈbrevri/
UK /'breɪvərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality allowing someone to do courageous things
B1Morechase
US /tʃes/
UK /tʃeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morechin
US /tʃɪn/
UK /tʃɪn/
- Noun
- Part of your face below your mouth above your neck
B2Morecrowd
US /kraʊd/
UK /kraʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To force too many things, people into
- (Lots of people) to meet together in one place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large group of people together in one place
A2Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredisaster
US /dɪˈzæstɚ, -ˈsæs-/
UK /dɪ'zɑ:stə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- A complete failure.
- Uncountable Noun
- A situation that has gone terribly wrong.
A2Moreescape
US /ɪˈskep/
UK /ɪ'skeɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- The 'esc key' on a keyboard
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid something undesirable, dangerous or bad
- To get away from a place where you are being kept
A2Morefantastic
US /fænˈtæstɪk/
UK /fænˈtæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Moregigantic
US /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
UK /dʒaɪ'ɡæntɪk/
- Adjective
- Extremely large
- Of very great size, extent, or degree.
B2Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Moregrandma
US /ˈɡrændˌmɑ,/
UK /ˈgrænmɑ:/
- Noun
- Mother of your father or mother
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheal
US /hi:l/
UK /hi:l/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To recover from or forget a bad experience
- To make or become healthy or well again
B1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morein no time
US /ɪn noʊ taɪm/
UK /in nəʊ taim/
- Phrase
- Very quickly or soon
A1Morein town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Moreinsane
US /ɪnˈsen/
UK /ɪnˈseɪn/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; crazy
- Being crazy or stupid
B2Moreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMoreissue
US /ˈɪʃu/
UK /'ɪʃu:/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something available to be used or sold
- To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
- Single edition of a magazine
A2TOEICMorejourney
US /ˈdʒɚni/
UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/
- Noun
- Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel through a place
A2TOEICMorelamb
US /læm/
UK /læm/
- Countable Noun
- Young sheep
- Intransitive Verb
- To give birth to a baby sheep
B1Moreneedle
US /ˈnidl/
UK /'ni:dl/
- Countable Noun
- Part of a medical device used to inject medicine
- Very thin pointed object used in sewing
- Transitive Verb
- To upset someone by making rude or hurtful remarks
- To prick or pierce with a needle.
B1Morenotification
US /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
UK /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of giving formal or official information
B2Moreof ours
US /ʌv ˈaʊɚz/
UK /əv ˈaʊəz/
- other
- Belonging to us; associated with us.
A2Moreoutrun
US /aʊtˈrʌn/
UK /ˌaʊtˈrʌn/
- Transitive Verb
- To run faster than
C1Moreprevent
US /prɪˈvɛnt/
UK /prɪ'vent/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop something from happening or existing
A2TOEICMoreproperly
US /ˈprɑːpərli/
UK /ˈprɔpəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an appropriate or correct manner
- In a way that is suitable or appropriate.
A2Moreright 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.
A1Morescar
US /skɑr/
UK /skɑ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long lasting emotional pain from a bad experience
- A mark on something made by scratching it
- Transitive Verb
- To cause long lasting emotional pain
- To leave a mark on something by scratching it
B1Moresecret of
US
UK
- Phrase
- The key or hidden information that explains something.
- Confidential information about something.
A1Moresew
US /so/
UK /səʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something using a needle and thread
B1Moresidewalk
US /ˈsaɪdˌwɔk/
UK /ˈsaɪdwɔ:k/
- Countable Noun
- Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
C2Moresinge
US /sɪndʒ/
UK /sɪndʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To burn lightly, often to remove hair
C2Moreslaughter
US /ˈslɔtɚ/
UK /'slɔ:tə(r)/
- Noun
- Act of killing an animal to get its meat
- Beating someone easily and totally in a sport
- Transitive Verb
- To kill an animal, usually to get its meat
- To beat someone easily and totally in a sport
B2Moreslip
US /slɪp/
UK /slɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- A field position in cricket
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To begin to fall as a result of losing balance
- To escape or become free from something
B1TOEICMorestairway
US /ˈstɛrˌwe/
UK /ˈsteəˌweɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Way of access consisting of a set of steps
C1Morestitch
US /stɪtʃ/
UK /stɪtʃ/
- Noun
- Pain in your side after running or exercising
- Result of sewing thread going in and out of cloth
- Transitive Verb
- To sew cloth or material together
B1Moresurgeon
US /ˈsɜrdʒən/
UK /'sɜ:dʒən/
- Countable Noun
- A doctor who performs surgery
B2Moresurgery
US /ˈsɚdʒəri/
UK /'sɜ:dʒərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical operation involving cutting into body
- A doctor's office; health clinic
B1Moreteddy
US /ˈtɛdi/
UK /'tedɪ/
- Countable Noun
- A soft toy resembling a bear; teddy bear
B2Morethingy
US /ˈθɪŋi/
UK /ˈθɪŋi/
- Noun
- Something you cannot remember the name of
B2Morethink 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
A2Moretragedy
US /ˈtrædʒɪdi/
UK /'trædʒədɪ/
- Noun
- Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
- Very sad event that usually involves death
B1Moreturn on
US /tɚn ɑn/
UK /tə:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to be interested or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
- To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
A1Morewrap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
B1More
