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commitment

US /kəˈmɪtmənt/

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UK /kə'mɪtmənt/

noun
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
Permanent love or concern for person, thing
An engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action.
Promise or decision to do something for a purpose
An agreement or pledge to do something in the future.
A belief or principle to which one is dedicated.
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
A pledge or undertaking, especially of a financial nature.
An engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action.
A romantic or emotional attachment to another person.
A responsibility or obligation.

other
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

scale

US /skel/

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UK /skeɪl/

noun
Size, level, or amount when compared
Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
Device that is used to weigh a person or thing
An instrument for weighing.
A sequence of musical notes in ascending or descending order.
Range of numbers from the lowest to the highest
The relative size or extent of something.
Dimensions or size of something

verb
To adjust the size or extent of something proportionally.
To change the size of but keep the proportions
To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
To climb up or over (something high and steep).
To remove the scales of a fish

express

US /ɪkˈsprɛs/

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UK /ɪk'spres/

noun
A system for the rapid delivery of goods or messages.
A system for sending something quickly.
Fast train or bus
A train, bus, or other vehicle that travels rapidly with few or no stops.

adjective
Clearly and explicitly stated; not merely implied.
Traveling or able to travel at high speed.
Sent by a fast mail service
Moving or operating rapidly and directly.
Traveling at high speed

verb
To send something by fast mail
To state or show what you think or how you feel

other
To show (a feeling, thought, etc.) by words or actions.
To convey thoughts or feelings in words or by gestures and conduct.
To send (something) speedily to a destination.

unique

US /juˈnik/

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UK /jʊ'ni:k/

adjective
Unlike other things; being the only one like it
Remarkable or unusual.
(Mathematics) Exactly one; single
Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
Remarkably special or unusual.

property

US /ˈprɑpəti/

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UK /'prɒpətɪ/

noun
Particular quality that someone or something has
A quality or characteristic of something.
A building or area of land.
A rule or fact in mathematics.
Buildings or piece of land owned by someone
A quality or characteristic of something.
An object used on stage or in a film.
An object used on the stage in a play or film; a prop.

other
Land and buildings.
The legal right to own something.
Something that is owned by a person or organization.

momentum

US /moˈmɛntəm/

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UK /mə'mentəm/

noun
Speed or force that is gained when something moves

B2 TOEIC

humanity

US /hjuˈmænɪti/

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UK /hju:ˈmænəti/

noun
Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
All human beings collectively; the human race.
The quality of being humane; benevolence.
The humanities (as a field of study).

other
Compassionate behavior, especially towards those suffering.
The quality of being human; human nature.
All human beings collectively; the human race.
All human beings collectively; humankind.
The quality of being humane; benevolence.

other
All human beings collectively; the human race.
The quality of being humane; benevolence.

other
The humanities as an area of study.

other
The branches of learning concerned with human culture, such as literature, philosophy, and history.

record

US /ˈrekərd/

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UK /'rekɔ:d/

noun
A collection of facts about a particular person or thing.
Highest or most extreme level achieved
Round plastic disc on which music has been stored
A vinyl disk storing recorded sound
The best performance ever achieved in a particular sport or activity.
A written account of past events
A collection of related data elements
Official documents or information
History of a person's past actions or achievements
A thin disc of vinyl on which sound has been recorded.

verb
To indicate a temperature, speed, etc.; register
To write down or say what happened
To put music, sounds onto a device to store it

other
To convert sound or images into permanent form
To set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference

bitter

US /ˈbɪtɚ/

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UK /'bɪtə(r)/

adjective
Feeling angry and sad over something
Feeling or expressing resentment or cynicism.
Causing pain or resentment.
Sharp unpleasant taste (e.g. strong black coffee)
(Of weather) intensely cold.

wanna

US /ˈwɑnə/

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UK /'wɒnə/

verb
Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking

B2

appear

US /əˈpɪr/

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UK /ə'pɪə(r)/

verb
To be seen, become visible; come into sight
To seem to be
To act in a play, movie, or be mentioned in media

promote

US /prəˈmoʊt/

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UK /prəˈməʊt/

other
To advance someone to a higher position or rank.
To advertise or publicize a product or event in order to increase sales or attendance.
To encourage or support the growth, development, or existence of something.

verb
To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
To move someone to a higher position or rank

normal

US /ˈnɔrməl/

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UK /'nɔ:ml/

adjective
Standard or regular way of doing something
Being at the average level or standard.
Having standard mental or physical ability, health
In good health; not diseased or injured.
Perpendicular to a given line or surface.
Mentally and emotionally stable; sane.
Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.

noun
A line perpendicular to a surface or another line.
The usual, typical, or expected state or condition.
The usual, typical, or expected state or condition.
The usual, typical, or expected state or condition.

profit

US /'prɑ:fɪt/

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UK /'prɒfɪt/

other
Advantage; benefit.

other
Advantage; benefit.

noun
Benefit from doing something
Money earned from sales, after costs are deducted

verb
To be a benefit to someone
To earn money from something

other
To obtain an advantage or benefit.
To obtain an advantage or benefit.

other
To benefit (someone or something).
To benefit (someone or something).

other
A financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.

other
A financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.

amateur

US /ˈæməˌtɚ/

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UK /'æmətə(r)/

adjective
Unskilled in an activity; not professional

noun
Someone doing an activity for pleasure, not a job

coast

US /kost/

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UK /kəʊst/

noun
Land near the sea or ocean

verb
To progress in something without trying hard
(Of a vehicle) to move forward without power

promotion

US /prəˈmoʃən/

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UK /prə'məʊʃn/

noun
Advancement to a higher position or rank.
Act of advertising a product to people
Movement to a higher position or rank in a company

lick

US /lɪk/

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UK /lɪk/

verb
To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
To defeat (someone) easily.
(of flames) to flicker over or around (something).
To pass the tongue over (a surface) in order to taste it, moisten it, or clean it.

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.

disturb

US /dɪˈstɜ:rb/

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UK /dɪˈstɜ:b/

other
To cause someone anxiety or fear

verb
To cause someone anxiety or fear
To stop someone from working or sleeping

liquor

US /ˈlɪkɚ/

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UK /ˈlɪkə(r)/

noun
Strong alcoholic beverage

B2

taste

US /test/

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UK /teɪst/

noun
(Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
A liking for something; preference
Brief experience of something

verb
To experience something
To experience the flavor of food, drink
To briefly experience to see if you like something

host

US /host/

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UK /həʊst/

noun
Mass; a great number
Person who entertains guests
Plant or animal on or in which parasites live
Presenter on a television or radio program

verb
To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
To lead or start a party, program, or other event
To lead a TV or radio show as the announcer

supper

US /ˈsʌpɚ/

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UK /ˈsʌpə(r)/

noun
Evening meal, often when informal

hide

US /haɪd/

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UK /haɪd/

verb
To conceal or keep out of sight; prevent from being seen or discovered.
To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
To take shelter; conceal oneself.

noun
The skin of an animal used for making leather

demon

US /ˈdimən/

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UK /'di:mən/

noun
Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit

empire

US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/

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UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/

noun
Group of countries controlled by one government
A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
A wide-reaching influence or control.
A group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or government.

adjective
A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.

secretary

US /ˈsɛkrɪˌtɛri/

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UK /'sekrətrɪ/

noun
Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
Official in charge of a governmental department

borrow

US /ˈbɑ:roʊ/

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UK /ˈbɒrəʊ/

verb
To take and later return something from another
To carry one number to another column when adding

start

US /stɑrt/

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UK /stɑ:t/

other
Beginning of something in place or time

noun
First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
First opportunity to achieve something, e.g. a job
Sudden action or movement because you are scared

verb
To do, be or happen for the first time; begin
To turn something on

finally

US /ˈfaɪnəli/

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UK /ˈfaɪnəli/

adverb
used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
After a long time or some difficulty
In conclusion; to end with.
In a way that is decisive or conclusive.
After a long time; at last.

world

US /wɜrld /

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UK /wɜ:ld/

noun
All the humans, events, activities on the earth
A particular area of human life or activity.
The earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
A person's experience, environment, and way of life.
A great deal; very much.
All the people living on earth and their activities.
Political division due to some kind of similarity
The universe or cosmos.

herb

US /ɜ:rb/

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UK /hɜ:b/

noun
Small leafy plant used in medicines or food

nature

US /ˈnetʃɚ/

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UK /'neɪtʃə(r)/

noun
Person's character or particular way of behaving
Basic look, feel or function of something
The essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized.
Physical world, including plants, animals, rocks

other
The basic or inherent features, character, or qualities of something.
The physical world including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth itself, as opposed to humans or human creations.

tutor

US /ˈtu:tə(r)/

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UK /ˈtju:tə(r)/

noun
A teacher who deals with students personally

verb
To give private instruction to someone

human

US /ˈhjumən/

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UK /'hju:mən/

adjective
Concerning or characteristic of people
Relating to or characteristic of humans.
Having the qualities or attributes of a human being.
Showing compassion or empathy.

noun
A person; a man, woman or child
A member of the species Homo sapiens; a man, woman, or child.