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agility
US /əˈdʒɪlɪti/
UK /ə'dʒɪlətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Graceful quick and nimble movements
B2Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreartificial
US /ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəl/
UK /ˌɑ:tɪ'fɪʃl/
- Adjective
- Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- (Something) made by people; not created by nature
B1TOEICMoreas a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
A1Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat scale
US
UK
- Phrase
- In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
- Widely; extensively; with broad application.
A1Moreautomotive
US /ˌɔtəˈmotɪv/
UK /ˌɔ:təˈməʊtɪv/
- Adjective
- Concerning cars
C1Morebox up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To pack items into a box.
A1Morecapable
US /ˈkepəbəl/
UK /'keɪpəbl/
- Adjective
- Being able to do something very well; proficient
- Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
A2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecome onto
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach someone with romantic intentions
A1Morecompetitive
US /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
UK /kəmˈpetətɪv/
- Adjective
- Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- As good as or better than others.
B1Morecustom made
US
UK
- Adjective
- Designed and manufactured specifically for a particular customer.
B1Moredatum
US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/
UK /ˈdeɪtəm/
- Noun
- Item of factual information
B1Moredecade
US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/
UK /ˈdekeɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Period of 10 years
B1TOEICMoredegree
US /dɪˈɡri/
UK /dɪˈgri:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount or extent of something
- Unit for measuring temperature or angles
A2TOEICMoredemand
US /dɪˈmænd/
UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Desire customers have to buy product, service
- A strong request for someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly request someone to do something
- To need something.
A2TOEICMoredeploy
US /dɪˈplɔɪ/
UK /dɪˈplɔɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To put into position (often a military operation)
- To put something into use or action.
B1TOEICMoredeployment
US /dɪˈplɔɪmənt/
UK /dɪ'plɔɪmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Distribution of forces before battle or work
B1Moredigit
US /ˈdɪdʒɪt/
UK /ˈdɪdʒɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Person's finger or toe
- Written symbol of the numbers from 0 to 9
B2Moredramatically
US /drəˈmætɪkl:ɪ/
UK /drə'mætɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a sudden or extreme manner
- In a theatrical or exaggerated manner.
B1Moreeffectively
US /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/
UK /ɪˈfektɪvli/
- Adverb
- In a way that produces the desired result
B1Moreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Morefill in
US /fɪl ɪn/
UK /fil in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put earth in e.g. a hole
- To explain the context so that someone understands
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To write or type information in a blank space.
- To temporarily do someone else's job.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for the most part
US
UK
- Phrase
- Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- Mostly; generally; in most cases.
A1Morefront and back
US
UK
- Adverb
- On both the front and rear surfaces.
A2Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morehumanoid
US /ˈhjuməˌnɔɪd/
UK /ˈhju:mənɔɪd/
- Adjective
- Automaton that resembles a human being
B2Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the hand
US /ɪn ðə ˈhænd/
UK /in ðə ˈhænd/
- Preposition
- Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
B2Morein the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreindustrial
US /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/
UK /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning making things in factories
- Noun
- A worker in industry.
- A company involved in industrial production.
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreintelligence
US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/
UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Collection of secret information about something
- Ability to learn things or to consider situations
- Adjective
- Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
A2TOEICMoreinteract with
US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/
UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/
- Phrase
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
- To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
A2Moreinterpret
US /ɪnˈtɚprɪt/
UK /ɪn'tɜ:prɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express so that others understand it
- To translate what is said into another language
A2TOEICMorelab
US /læb/
UK /læb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Short for 'laboratory'
B1Morelogistic
US /loˈdʒɪstɪk/
UK /lə'dʒɪstɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning planning and organizing a large project
B2Moremaintain
US /menˈten/
UK /meɪn'teɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep saying something a certain way
- To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
A2TOEICMoremass
US /mæs/
UK /mæs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- Large amount or number of something
- Transitive Verb
- To gather people or things into a large group
B1Moremusk
US /mʌsk/
UK /mʌsk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
C1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon wheels
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having wheels attached for easy movement.
- Phrase
- Mobile; equipped to travel.
- Mounted on wheels; mobile.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepartner
US /ˈpɑrtnɚ/
UK /'pɑ:tnə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One you have a business/personal relationship with
- Someone you have personal relationship with
- Intransitive Verb
- To join with others for work or other activity
A2Morepartner up
US /ˈpɑrtnɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈpɑ:tnə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To join with someone to work together on something.
A1Moreper year
US
UK
- Phrase
- For each year; annually.
A2Morepotentially
US /pəˈtɛnʃəlɪ/
UK /pə'tenʃəlɪ/
- Adverb
- That could happen or become reality
B1Moreprove out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To test something in a practical way to see if it works or is effective.
A1Moreput together
US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Morerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Moreregulate
US /ˈrɛɡjəˌlet/
UK /ˈregjuleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To control something with rules or laws
- To set/adjust (a clock, etc.); restrict motion in
A2TOEICMorerobot
US /ˈroʊbɑ:t/
UK /ˈrəʊbɒt/
- Countable Noun
- Machine able perform more tasks that people can
- A person who acts in a mechanical or unemotional way.
B1Moresanctuary
US /ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri/
UK /'sæŋktʃʊərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to find rest and relaxation
- Area used for protecting wildlife
B1Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorespin off
US /spɪn ɔf/
UK /spin ɔf/
- Countable Noun
- A company that is formed from part of an existing company.
- A television program that features characters from another, earlier program.
- Phrasal Verb
- To create a new company from an existing one.
C1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moreswitch
US /swɪtʃ/
UK /swɪtʃ/
- Noun
- A change or shift from one method to another
- Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
- Transitive Verb
- To exchange or replace something for another thing
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretechnology
US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
A2TOEICMorethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreto a degree
US /tu e dɪˈɡri/
UK /tu: ə diˈɡri:/
- Phrase
- Partially; somewhat.
A1Moretrade off
US /treid ɔf/
UK /treid ɔf/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Exchange that occurs as a compromise
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To accept that you cannot have everything you want and give up something that is less important so that you can have what is more important.
- To balance two opposing situations or qualities; to compromise.
C2Moreupper
US /ˈʌpɚ/
UK /ˈʌpə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drug that improves mood or increases energy
- Something happy or encouraging
- Adjective
- Located above others of the same kind
- Being the northern part of a region
B1Moreupper body
US
UK
- Noun
- The part of the body above the waist, including the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
A1Morevital for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
A1Moreworkforce
US /ˈwə:kˌfɔrs/
UK /ˈwɜ:kˌfɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The total number of working people
B1More
