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adventurous
US /ædˈvɛntʃərəs/
UK /ədˈventʃərəs/
- Adjective
- Not being afraid of dangerous situations
- Full of excitement, risk, or daring.
A2Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Morebad blood
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Feelings of hate between people because of arguments or things that happened in the past.
A1Morebeverage
US /ˈbɛvərɪdʒ, ˈbɛvrɪdʒ/
UK /ˈbevərɪdʒ/
- Countable Noun
- A drink other than water
B2TOEICMorebolt
US /boʊlt/
UK /bəʊlt/
- Noun
- Line of electricity in the sky from lightning
- Piece of metal for joining two things together
- Transitive Verb
- To lock by putting a piece of metal across a door
B1TOEICMorebreak it to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To tell someone bad news.
A2Morecandle
US /ˈkændl/
UK /ˈkændl/
- Countable Noun
- Stick of wax with a string you light to make light
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecheeseburger
US /ˈtʃi:zbɜ:rgə(r)/
UK /ˈtʃi:zbɜ:gə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Hamburger with melted cheese on it
C2Morecreativity
US /ˌkrieˈtɪvətɪ/
UK /ˌkri:eɪ'tɪvətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to imagine new ideas
A2Moredairy
US /ˈderi/
UK /ˈdeəri/
- Adjective
- Concerning or made from milk
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Building for storing milk or making cheese/butter
B2Moredairy free
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A diet that excludes all milk and milk products.
A2Morediet coke
US
UK
- Noun
- A sugar-free version of Coca-Cola.
B1Moredolphin
US /ˈdɑ:lfɪn/
UK /ˈdɒlfɪn/
- Countable Noun
- Sea animal like a big fish that breathes air
B1Moreemotional
US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/
UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/
- Adjective
- Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- Relating to or characterized by emotion
A2Moreespresso
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong black coffee made using steam pressure
C1Moreethic
US /ˈɛθɪk/
UK /ˈeθɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set of moral principles; rules of behavior
B1Moreexotic
US /ɪɡ'zɑ:tɪk/
UK /ɪɡ'zɒtɪk/
- Adjective
- Being very different or unusual
- Strange because from a different area of the world
B1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefireplace
US /ˈfaɪrˌples/
UK /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/
- Noun
- Open area in a wall where a fire can be built
B2Morefor a song
US
UK
- Phrase
- Very cheaply; at a low price.
A2Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Morefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Moregala
US /ˈɡelə, ˈɡælə, ˈɡɑlə/
UK /'ɡɑ:lə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A big party, as for a public celebration
B2Moreget along
US /ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɡet əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- To manage with what you have, e.g. money
A1Moregiven time
US /ˈɡɪvən taɪm/
UK /ˈɡivən taim/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
- The amount of time available or allotted for a task or activity.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Moreguitar
US /ɡɪˈtɑr/
UK /gɪˈtɑ:(r)/
- Noun
- Stringed instrument played with the fingers
A2Morehave 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
B1Morehonorary
US /ˈɑ:nəreri/
UK /ˈɒnərəri/
- Adjective
- (Of a title) give as a reward, without real duties
- Given out of respect for achievements; not paid
B2Morein school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Moreinterview
US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/
UK /'ɪntəvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally ask questions about a given topic
- Noun
- Meeting to ask questions to get information
A2TOEICMorekarma
US /'kɑ:rmə/
UK /'kɑ:mə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Hinduism, Buddhism) force affecting future lives
C1Morelightning
US /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- A sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during an electrical storm.
- Adjective
- Moving very fast or occurring suddenly
B1Morelively
US /ˈlaɪvli/
UK /'laɪvlɪ/
- Adjective
- Full of life and energy; merry; animated
B1Morememo
US /ˈmɛmo/
UK /'meməʊ/
- Noun
- Brief note or message left for another person
B2TOEICMoreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreolive
US /ˈɑ:lɪv/
UK /ˈɒlɪv/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun
- Small, oval-shaped black or green fruit
B1Moreon end
US /ɑn ɛnd/
UK /ɔn end/
- Phrase
- Continuously; without stopping.
- In an upright position; standing vertically.
A1Moreon the air
US /ɑn ði er/
UK /ɔn ðə eə(r)/
- Phrase
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
- Publicly discussed or revealed.
on the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
A1Morepiano
US /piˈæno, ˈpjæno/
UK /piˈænəʊ/
- Noun
- Keyboard instrument used for playing music
- Adverb
- In a soft and quiet manner (on the piano)
A2Moreplant
US /plænt/
UK /plɑ:nt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Factory or a place where things are made
- Living thing with leaves and roots growing in soil
- Transitive Verb
- To firmly position something (in the ground)
- To put seeds, flowers, trees in the ground
A2TOEICMoreplay on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
A1Moreprecede
US /prɪˈsid/
UK /prɪ'si:d/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To happen or come before something
- To go somewhere before a person/thing
B1TOEICMorescented
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
- To add smell to something
- Adjective
- Having a pleasant, sweet smell
B1Morescrabble
US /ˈskræbəl/
UK /ˈskræbl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To search quickly through a pile of objects
C1Moresession
US /ˈsɛʃən/
UK /ˈseʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of time used for a specific activity
- Series of meetings for e.g. a court, legislature
A2TOEICMoreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moreslut
US /slʌt/
UK /slʌt/
- Noun
- Offensive, derogatory a sexually promiscuous woman
C2Moresphinx
US
UK
- Noun
- Ancient statue with lion's body/man's head
- A puzzling or mysterious person
C1Morespirit animal
US
UK
- Noun
- A spirit animal, also known as a power animal or totem, is a spirit that helps guide or protect a person on a journey and whose characteristics that person shares or embodies.
A1Morespontaneous
US /spɑnˈteniəs/
UK /spɒnˈteɪniəs/
- Adjective
- Happening on its own, without anyone helping it
B1Morestir
US /stɚ/
UK /stɜ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To arouse (attention or interest)
- To mix e.g. food by making circular movements
- Uncountable Noun
- Attention or interest aroused by an event
B1Moresuperpower
US /ˈsu:pərpaʊə(r)/
UK /ˈsu:pəpaʊə(r)/
- Noun
- State powerful enough to influence world events
C2Moretalent
US /ˈtælənt/
UK /'tælənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Natural ability of a person to do something well
- Person with a strong natural ability in something
B1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretv show
US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/
UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/
- Noun
- A television program.
vain
US /ven/
UK /veɪn/
- Adjective
- Too proud of yourself, especially your appearance
- Producing no result; useless.
B1TOEICMorevodka
US /ˈvɑdkə/
UK /'vɒdkə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic spirit distilled from potatoes, etc.
B2Morewarm up
US /wɔːrm ʌp/
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
A1Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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