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stuff

US /stʌf/

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UK /stʌf/

noun
Generic description for things, materials, objects

verb
To push material inside something, with force

B1

stick

US /stɪk/

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UK /stɪk/

verb
To adhere or fasten something to a surface.
To endure or persevere through a difficult situation.
(Informal) To tolerate or endure someone or something unpleasant.
To push a sharp or pointed object into something
To join together using glue or paste
To continue with something despite difficulties; persist.
To pierce or puncture with a pointed object.
To extend outwards; protrude.
To remain attached or fixed to a surface or object.
To remain in one place or position for a long time

noun
Long thin piece of wood from a tree

struggle

US /ˈstrʌɡəl/

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UK /'strʌɡl/

noun
Strong efforts made to do something difficult
A prolonged effort for something
A difficult or challenging situation or task

verb
To try very hard to do something difficult

other
To try very hard to do, achieve, or deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems
To fight or struggle violently

prioritize

US /praɪˈɔ:rətaɪz/

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UK /praɪˈɒrətaɪz/

verb
Designate or treat (something) as more important than other things.
To designate or treat (something) as more important than other things.
To rank things in importance

other
To designate or treat (something) as being more important than other things.
To designate or treat (something) as more important than other things.
To designate or treat (something) as more important than other things.
To designate or schedule (something) as more important than other things.

B1 TOEIC

esteem

US /ɪˈstim/

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UK /ɪˈsti:m/

noun
Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone

verb
To regard with great respect or admiration

other
Favorable opinion or judgment.
Respect and admiration, typically for a person.

other
To respect and admire.

B2 TOEIC

improve

US /ɪmˈpruv/

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UK /ɪm'pru:v/

verb
To make, or become, something better

other
To become better than before; to advance in excellence.
To become better

other
To make something better; to enhance in value or quality.
To make something better; to raise to a more desirable quality or condition.

expect

US /ɪkˈspɛkt/

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UK /ɪk'spekt/

verb
To believe something is probably going to happen

other
To anticipate or believe that something will happen or someone will arrive.
To believe that something will happen or is likely to happen.
To require something from someone as a duty or obligation.

confident

US /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/

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UK /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

adjective
Feeling that you can do well at something
Bold and assertive in style or manner.
Having a strong belief in the truth or certainty of something.
Feeling or showing assurance and self-reliance.
Displaying assurance and a belief in one's own powers.
Optimistic and sure of a positive outcome.

noun
A person who is self-assured and believes in their abilities.

adjective
Coming or occurring before something else in time or order.
Existing or occurring immediately before in time or order.
Existing or happening before the present time.
Existing or happening before the present time
Existing or occurring before in time or order.
Having occurred or existed before.
Immediately preceding in time or order.
Immediately preceding in time or order.
Coming or occurring before something else; preceding.

noun
A button or link that allows navigation to a preceding item or page.

adverb
Before; previously.

A2 TOEIC

bet

US /bet/

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UK /bet/

noun
Act of gambling money on the result of a race etc.
An agreement to risk money on the result of an event or a competition

verb
To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
Used to express certainty or confidence

raise

US /rez/

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UK /reɪz/

other
To put forward for consideration or discussion.
To increase the amount of a bet.
To bring up (a child).
To construct or erect.
To cause something to happen or exist.
To collect or obtain money, resources, or support.
To grow or cultivate plants or animals for food or other products.
To cause to appear; evoke.
To increase the amount, level, or strength of something.
To lift or move something to a higher position.
To bring together; assemble.
To bring up a question or topic for discussion or consideration.
To bring up a child; to care for a young person or animal until it is fully grown.

noun
An increase in salary or wages.
Increase in a bet above another when playing cards
Pay increase
An increase in salary or wages.

verb
To increase a bet above another when playing cards
To gather donations for a cause or charity
To bring up and educate a child to maturity
To bring a dead person to life
To increase a quantity, size, intensity or price
To lift (e.g. your hand) to a higher position
To mention a topic /issue for discussion; bring up
To increase (salary, etc.)
To grow or care for plants or animals

other
To increase in volume or size, especially dough with yeast.

subject

US /ˈsʌbdʒekt/

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UK /'sʌbdʒɪkt/

noun
Citizen of an area or country
The person or thing that does the action of a verb
People who take part in experiments or tests
An area of study at school, e.g. math, history
What a book, article etc. is about; theme

verb
To cause to suffer or experience something

pretty

US /ˈprɪti/

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UK /'prɪtɪ/

adjective
Attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful
Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
Pleasing; fine
Pleasant or nice.

other
To make (something) more attractive or appealing

adverb
To a moderate degree; fairly.
Very; to a great degree
To some extent; fairly
Used to emphasize something, often in a negative way.

noun
A pretty thing or person
A pretty thing.

correct

US /kəˈrɛkt/

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UK /kə'rekt/

adjective
Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.
Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
True or accurate

verb
To fix a problem
To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
To punish in order to improve

other
To amend or rectify (something that is wrong or inaccurate).
To reprimand or rebuke (someone), typically with the intention of improving their behavior.

literature

US /ˈlɪtərəˌtʃʊr, -tʃɚ/

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UK /ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)/

noun
Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry

other
Writings whose value lies in beauty of form or emotional effect.
The available body of facts or information on a subject.
The body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age.
Printed materials, such as brochures and leaflets, used to advertise or promote something.
Printed materials, such as brochures and leaflets, used to advertise or promote something.
Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit.

grateful

US /ˈɡretfəl/

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UK /ˈgreɪtfl/

adjective
Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
Feeling or expressing gratitude; thankful.
Expressing or manifesting gratitude.

B1 TOEIC

favorite

US /ˈfeɪ.v(ə)r.ət/

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UK /ˈfeɪ.v(ə)r.ɪt/

adjective
Best liked or most enjoyed
Preferred above all others of the same kind.
Preferred above all others of the same kind.

noun
A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
A person or thing that is particularly liked or preferred.
A competitor thought likely to win.
A person or thing that is particularly liked or preferred.

other
To treat someone with partiality or preference.

idiot

US /ˈɪdiət/

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UK /'ɪdɪət/

noun
A person who is foolish or not very smart
A stupid person.

B2

whatsoever

US /ˌhwɑtsoˈɛvɚ,ˌhwʌt-,ˌwɑt,ˌwʌt-/

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UK /ˌwɒtsəʊ'evə/

determiner
Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed

B2

kind

US /kaɪnd/

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UK /kaɪnd/

adjective
friendly and considerate
Having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature
In a caring and helpful manner

noun
One type of thing

other
A class or category of things, people, etc. that share similar characteristics

public

US /ˈpʌblɪk/

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UK /'pʌblɪk/

adjective
Open to or shared by all people.
Of or concerning the people as a whole.
Relating to the government or state.
Known to everyone.
Open to or shared by all people.
Owned by the government
Concerning society in general

other
The views of the general population.
Work done for the benefit of the community.

noun
People in general.
A place accessible to all members of a community.

continue

US /kənˈtɪnju/

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UK /kən'tɪnju:/

other
To carry on or proceed with something.
To extend in a certain direction or over a certain distance
To keep doing something

other
To extend or prolong in a specific direction or manner.
To persist or remain in a particular state or condition.
To resume an activity after an interruption.

verb
To do something without stopping, or after pausing
To start doing again after a break, pause, or stop

learn

US /lɚn/

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UK /lɜ:n/

verb
To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.

other
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.

other
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.
To find out something.
To find out something.

lot

US /lɑt/

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UK /lɒt/

noun
What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
A group of people seen together
Item for sale at an auction
Small area of land used for a purpose e.g. parking