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community

US /kəˈmjunɪti/

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UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

noun
Group of people who share a common idea or area
An interacting group of various species in a common location.
A group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other.
A group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other.
The European Economic Community.
A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
An interacting group of various species in a common location.
A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
A group of people who share a craft or profession and learn from each other.
A group of people who interact with each other primarily through online platforms.
A group of people who interact with each other primarily online.
An organized group of people with a common interest or purpose.
A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
A group of people sharing common characteristics or interests.
A group of people living in a particular area or locality.
Joint ownership or use.

adjective
Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
Relating to or characteristic of a community.
Relating to or done by a community.
Relating to or shared by the people in a community.
Shared or participated in by all members of a group

other
A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
Joint ownership or use.
A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.

shed

US /ʃed/

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UK /ʃed/

verb
Got rid of something that was no longer wanted or needed.
Lost (something) naturally; dropped or released.
To lose something as a natural process e.g. hair

noun
Small building used for storage

B2

conference

US /ˈkɑnfərəns, -frəns/

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UK /ˈkɒnfərəns/

noun
Series of lectures held as an event
A formal meeting for consultations, discussion, or exchange of information.
A telephone call by which several people in different locations can speak to each other at the same time.
A formal meeting for discussion or exchange of views.
A group of sports teams that play games against each other.
A group of sports teams that play each other regularly.
An association of US sports teams

other
To hold a discussion; consult.

political

US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

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UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

adjective
Involved in or relating to activities aimed at achieving or maintaining power.
Relating to government or public affairs of a country.
Relating to or concerned with the state or government.
Relating to or concerned with ideas about power and government.
Motivated by or having to do with politics rather than other concerns.
Motivated by political considerations rather than genuine concern.
Relating to different organizations or groups involved in politics
Relating to government, politics, and public affairs.
Relating to the study of politics.
Likely to cause public debate or disagreement.
Shrewd or diplomatic in dealing with people.
Being active or interested in government matters
Diplomatic
Of the system of elections and government
Concerning government or public affairs
Involved in getting of power/influence in a group

abuse

US /əˈbjuz/

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UK /ə'bju:s/

verb
To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
To use something wrongly or dishonestly
To insult someone or swear at them

noun
Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them

other
Rude and offensive words or behavior.
Cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal.
The improper or excessive use of something.

other
To insult or speak offensively to someone.
To treat someone cruelly or violently, especially regularly or repeatedly.
To use something improperly or excessively.

A2 TOEIC

conservative

US /kənˈsɚvətɪv/

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UK /kənˈsɜ:vətɪv/

adjective
(Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
Resistant to change

noun
Person with traditional ideas; doesn't like change

rest

US /rɛst/

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UK /rest/

noun
Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
An interval of silence in a piece of music.
State in which there is a lack of motion
A state of relaxation and inactivity.
Part of something remaining after some was used
A thing used for support.

verb
To stop working or avoid activity to recover
(Of dead person) to lie in a grave
To lean, support or place something against
Be supported by something.
To not be tired because you had enough sleep

other
To be supported or held up by something.
To remain or be left.
To cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.

other
To place or lay something so that it is supported by something else.

other
A state of inactivity or relaxation.

progressive

US /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

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UK /prəˈgresɪv/

adjective
Believing in modern ideas about social change
Favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are.
Favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are.
Increasing in extent or severity; occurring in gradual stages.
(Of a disease or condition) increasing in severity or extent; becoming more advanced.
Favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are.
Happening or developing gradually or in stages; proceeding step by step.
(Of a verb form or construction) expressing an action in progress.
(Of a tax) taking a proportionally greater amount from those on higher incomes.

noun
People believing in bringing about social change
A company selling insurance.
A person advocating or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.

violence

US /ˈvaɪələns/

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UK /ˈvaɪələns/

other
The use of great force or energy.
Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

noun
Strong physical force of nature
Use of physical force to harm someone

liberal

US /ˈlɪbərəl, ˈlɪbrəl/

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UK /'lɪbərəl/

adjective
Open-minded; willing to hear others' opinions
Political party for freedom and social change
Supporting progress and social change
Not being strict

noun
Someone who is open-minded and favors progress

B1 TOEIC

committee

US /kəˈmɪti/

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UK /kəˈmɪti/

noun
Group of people who do or decide something
A group of people who control or govern something.
A group of people appointed for a specific function, typically consisting of members of a larger group.
A group of members of a legislative body assigned to examine proposed legislation.
A group of Members of Parliament who examine bills and issues.
A group of people controlling a political party.
A body of people formally appointed to consider or take action on a particular matter.

fact

US /fækt/

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UK /fækt/

noun
Something that is known or proved to be true

act

US /ækt/

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UK /ækt/

other
To behave in a particular way.
To perform in a play or movie.
To take action; do something.

noun
What someone did; action; behavior
A major division in a play or opera.
A law or rule passed by a government we must obey
One of the parts that a stage play is divided into
A performance in a show or play.
A formal decision or law passed by a legislature or other governing body.

verb
To behave in a certain way
To perform on a stage or in a movie

other
Take action; do something.

support

US /səˈpɔrt, -ˈport/

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UK /səˈpɔ:t/

noun
Assistance or advice given to someone
Evidence that helps prove something is true
A thing to hold up or prevent from falling down

verb
To give assistance or advice to someone
To help prove or show that something is true
To hold up or prevent from falling down

enforcement

US /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

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UK /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

noun
Process of making sure that rules are followed

other
The act of compelling obedience to laws and regulations.
The act of ensuring obedience to a person, decision, etc.
The act of making sure the terms of a contract are followed.
The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
The act of making sure that people obey a particular law or rule.
The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a regulation.
The process of ensuring security measures are followed.

senate

US /ˈsɛnɪt/

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UK /'senət/

noun
A board of governors at a college or university

B2

lay

US /le/

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UK /leɪ/

adjective
Amateur; not being a trained priest

verb
To place a bet on a game outcome
(Of a bird, etc.) to produce eggs from its body
To put or set something down in a flat position
To prepare or arrange something.
To produce eggs.
To put something down carefully in a flat position.
To set out things on (table) to prepare for a meal

nation

US /ˈneʃən/

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UK /'neɪʃn/

noun
Area or region controlled by a government and army
A large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.
A community of people composed of one or more nationalities and possessing a more or less defined territory and government.
A large group of people of the same race, speaking the same language.

blood

US /blʌd/

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UK /blʌd/

noun
Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals

adjective
Related by birth; family

other
The red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body.
Family relationship or descent.
A wound that has blood coming out of it.
Disposition or temperament.
Bloodshed; violence.

verb
To be initiated into something, e.g. a secret club

life

US /laɪf/

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UK /laɪf/

noun
All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
Period of time things live, from birth to death

retire

US /rɪˈtaɪr/

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UK /rɪ'taɪə(r)/

verb
To stop using, producing, or servicing something
To stop taking part in a competition or game
To quit having jobs because you are old
To move to a different area or room (formal)
To go to bed (formal)

A2 TOEIC

hear

US /hɪr/

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UK /hɪə(r)/

verb
To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
To be told or find out information or facts
To consider or listen to a court case
To perceive with the ear the sound made by someone or something.

republican

US /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

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UK /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

noun
Supporter of the conservative US political party

adjective
Of a republic; not favoring a monarchy

people

US /ˈpipəl/

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UK /'pi:pl/

noun
Ordinary people; the general public.
Ordinary people; commoners.
Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
The employees of a company or organization.
Humans in general; persons considered collectively.
Men, Women, Children
A nation or ethnic group.
Human beings in general or considered collectively.
One's family or relatives.

other
Human beings in general or considered collectively.

other
To populate; to fill with people.

put

US /pʊt/

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UK /pʊt/

phrasal verb
to make a light stop shining by pressing or moving a switch

verb
To move or place a thing in a particular position
To rate something in importance or value
To write or say something in a certain manner

law

US /lɔ/

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UK /lɔ:/

noun
Field of study that relates to the legal profession
A rule made and enforced by a government
System or rules made by the government

care

US /kɛr/

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UK /keə(r)/

verb
To feel interest, concern, or worry
To look after someone or something

noun
Treatment you receive for your health or safety
Something that a person worries about

democrat

US /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

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UK /'deməkræt/

noun
An advocate of democratic principles
An advocate or supporter of democracy.

B2

sergeant

US /ˈsɑrdʒənt/

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UK /'sɑ:dʒənt/

noun
Officer of low rank in the military

C1

day

US /de/

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UK /deɪ/

noun
A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
The period of time when it is light outside
Person's name

room

US /rum, rʊm/

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UK /ru:m/

noun
All of the people inside a particular room
Part of building enclosed by walls, e.g. kitchen
Opportunity to exist, happen, or be true

verb
To share a home with someone

house

US /haʊs/

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UK /haʊs/

adjective
Relating to a house or household.

noun
Place where a specific activity or business occurs
A building for human habitation, typically consisting of walls, a roof, and a door.
A business or firm.
A family, especially a royal family or noble family.
Building in which a family, person lives
A deliberative or legislative assembly.
The audience in a theater or cinema.

verb
To give someone a place to live
To contain or store something

other
To provide accommodation or shelter for.

office

US /ˈɔ:fɪs/

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UK /ˈɒfɪs/

noun
Room or building used for business
Important job position, often in a government