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affordable
US /əˈfɔrdəbəl, əˈfor-/
UK /ə'fɔ:dəbl/
- Adjective
- Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- Relatively inexpensive housing, especially for those with low or moderate incomes.
A2Moreapproach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEICMorearchitecture
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Design and construction of buildings
- The style or design of a building or buildings.
A2Moreaspiration
US /ˌæspəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun
- Great desire to achieve something
B2Moreaudio
US /ˈɔ:dioʊ/
UK /ˈɔ:diəʊ/
- Adjective
- Concerning sound
- Uncountable Noun
- Sound, especially when recorded or transmitted.
B2TOEICMoreblack and white
US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/
UK /blæk ænd hwait/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
A1Morecamera
US /ˈkæmərə, ˈkæmrə/
UK /'kæmərə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
- The art or activity of taking photographs or filming.
A2Morecontext
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/
UK /ˈkɒntekst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
A2Morecontradiction
US /ˌkɑ:ntrəˈdɪkʃn/
UK /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Saying or showing something is not so
- A statement that is the opposite of another statement.
B1Morederive
US /dɪˈraɪv/
UK /dɪˈraɪv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come from another thing
B1Moredesktop
US /ˈdɛskˌtɑp/
UK /ˈdesktɒp/
- Noun
- Home screen on a computer
B1Moredigitally
US /'dɪdʒɪtəlɪ/
UK /'dɪdʒɪtəlɪ/
- Adverb
- By means of electronic signals or computers
A2Moredocumentary
US /ˌdɑ:kjuˈmentri/
UK /ˌdɒkjuˈmentri/
- Adjective
- Supported by written evidence
- Noun
- Film TV program giving facts about a person, event
B1Moreearnest
US /ˈɜ:rnɪst/
UK /ˈɜ:nɪst/
- Adjective
- Serious; determined; not light-hearted
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A sum of money paid as a deposit to bind a contract.
B2TOEICMoreeminent
US /ˈɛmənənt/
UK /ˈemɪnənt/
- Adjective
- Widely recognized as a leader in your field
- Standing out so as to be readily perceived or noted; conspicuous.
B2Moreemotional
US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/
UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/
- Adjective
- Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- Relating to or characterized by emotion
A2Moreengine
US /ˈɛndʒɪn/
UK /'endʒɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Machine that changes energy into mechanical motion
- The part of a train that pulls railway cars
A2TOEICMoreepic
US /ˈɛpɪk/
UK /'epɪk/
- Adjective
- Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- Noun
- A long story, often about many people and events
B2Moreexamine
US /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
UK /ɪgˈzæmɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- (Medical) to test to find out what is wrong
- To test your knowledge or ability
A2Moreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMorefed
US /fɛd/
UK /fed/
- Transitive Verb
- To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- To push something through an opening
A2Morefrom scratch
US /frʌm skrætʃ/
UK /frɔm skrætʃ/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from nothing.
- From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
A1Morehandle
US /ˈhændl/
UK /'hændl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cope with or take responsibility for
- To control a machine, car etc.
- Countable Noun
- The part of a door you hold to open it
- Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehistory
US /ˈhɪstəri/
UK /'hɪstrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Moreinteractive
US /ˌɪntɚˈæktɪv/
UK /ˌɪntərˈæktɪv/
- Adjective
- Acting or influencing others
- Involving communication between people; allowing a user to respond to a computer.
A2Morelaptop
US /ˈlæpˌtɑp/
UK /ˈlæptɒp/
- Countable Noun
- Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreluxury
US /ˈlʌɡʒəri, ˈlʌkʃə-/
UK /ˈlʌkʃəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something expensive bought for pleasure
- Something that gives great comfort and pleasure
- Adjective
- Very comfortable and expensive.
A2Moremassively
US /'mæsɪvlɪ/
UK /'mæsɪvlɪ/
- Adverb
- To a very large degree or in a large manner
B1Moremixed
US /mɪkst/
UK /mɪkst/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine two or more things to make one
- Intransitive Verb
- To meet and get along with others, e.g. at a party
A2Moremultimedia
US /ˌmʌltiˈmidiə, -taɪ-/
UK /ˌmʌltiˈmi:diə/
- Adjective
- Using a combination of sound, video, and images
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon demand
US /ɑn dɪˈmænd/
UK /ɔn diˈmɑ:nd/
- Adverb
- Whenever requested or needed.
- Adjective
- Available whenever the customer wants it.
B1Moreon television
US /ɑn ˈtɛləvɪʒən/
UK /ɒn ˈtelɪvɪʒən/
- other
- Appearing or broadcast on TV.
A2Moreon the surface
US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/
- Phrase
- Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
B2Moreonline
US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/
UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/
- Adjective
- Connected to the internet
- Adverb
- Via the internet.
B1Moreopera
US /ˈɑ:prə/
UK /ˈɒprə/
- Noun
- A type of play that is sung with classical music
B1Moreoral
US /ˈɔrəl/
UK /ˈɔ:rəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mouth
- Spoken text
B1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreperfection
US /pɚˈfɛkʃən/
UK /pəˈfekʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of excellence that cannot be improved
A2Moreperspective
US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/
UK /pə'spektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- Ability to understand what is important in life
B1TOEICMorepitch
US /pɪtʃ/
UK /pɪtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- To throw a baseball to a batter
- Noun
- Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
- Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
B1TOEICMorepolitic
US /ˈpɑlɪtɪk/
UK /ˈpɒlətɪk/
- Adjective
- Careful what you say; diplomatic
B2Morepresentation
US /ˌprɛzənˈteʃən, ˌprizən-/
UK /ˌpreznˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of giving a formal talk about something
- Way in which something is displayed or shown
A2Morequest
US /kwɛst/
UK /kwest/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long and challenging journey to find something
- Transitive Verb
- To ask (someone) questions.
- To search or seek for something.
B2Morerender
US /ˈrɛndɚ/
UK /ˈrendə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to be in a certain state or condition
- To digitally make an image ready for use
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A first coat of plaster applied to a surface.
B1TOEICMorescratch
US /skrætʃ/
UK /skrætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- To make a small cut or mark on a surface
- Noun
- Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
- A small cut or mark on a surface
B1TOEICMoreseize
US /siz/
UK /si:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To take a place with force, as by military action
- To arrest or catch someone
B1Moresmartphone
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A telephone that has applications
A2Morespatial
US /ˈspeʃəl/
UK /ˈspeɪʃl/
- Adjective
- About space
B1Moresphere
US /sfɪr/
UK /sfɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of interest or activity
- A round 3D object shaped like a ball
B1Morespherical
US /ˈsfɪrɪkəl, ˈsfɛr-/
UK /ˈsferɪkl/
- Adjective
- Round and shaped like a ball
B1Morestudio
US /ˈstudio, ˈstju-/
UK /'stju:dɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
A2Moresubtle
US /ˈsʌtl/
UK /'sʌtl/
- Adjective
- Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
B1Moresurface
US /ˈsɚfəs/
UK /'sɜ:fɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To give (road) a top layer
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
- To come to the top of something; emerge
A2TOEICMoretablet
US /ˈtæblɪt/
UK /'tæblət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
- Small round piece of medicine which is swallowed
B2Moreto perfection
US /tu pɚˈfɛkʃən/
UK /tu: pəˈfekʃən/
- Phrase
- In a flawless or ideal manner; perfectly.
- To the highest degree of skill or excellence.
C1Moretragedy
US /ˈtrædʒɪdi/
UK /'trædʒədɪ/
- Noun
- Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
- Very sad event that usually involves death
B1Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Moreunderstandable
US /ˌʌndɚˈstændəbəl/
UK /ˌʌndəˈstændəbl/
- Adjective
- Able to be understood; intelligible
- Which would be reasonable in the circumstances
A2Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2Morewithdrawal
US /wɪðˈdrɔəl, wɪθ-/
UK /wɪðˈdrɔ:əl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Action of pulling back or move away or backward
- Pain of coming off drugs
- Adjective
- Feeling pain and suffering when coming off drugs
B1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1Moreworks from
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To perform one's job duties from a specific location.
- Transitive Verb
- To use something as a starting point or basis.
A1More
