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acquit
US /əˈkwɪt/
UK /əˈkwɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To perform or behave well, badly
- Transitive Verb
- To state that a person is not guilty of a crime
B2Moreadvocacy
US /ˈædvəkəsi/
UK /ˈædvəkəsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Request for change
- Public support for a belief
B1Moreaim
US /em/
UK /eɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of pointing something at a target
- Purpose or goal
- Transitive Verb
- To point something at a target
- To intend to get a thing or for a thing to happen
A2TOEICMoreapartheid
US /əˈpɑrtˌhaɪt, -ˌhet/
UK /əˈpɑ:tˌhaɪt, -ˌheɪt/
- Noun
- System that separated people on the basis of race
B2TOEICMoreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreaward
US /əˈwɔrd/
UK /ə'wɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a prize for doing something well
- Countable Noun
- Prize given to you because you did something well
A2TOEICMoreboycott
US /ˈbɔɪˌkɑt/
UK /'bɔɪkɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To not buy a product for moral reasons
- To not buy/use something as a protest
B2Morecent
US /sɛnt/
UK /sent/
- Countable Noun
- 100th of the basic unit of money e.g. a dollar
A2Morecharged with
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To be officially accused of something
- To entrust someone with a duty or responsibility
B1Moreconspiracy
US /kənˈspɪrəsi/
UK /kən'spɪrəsɪ/
- Noun
- Plan made in secret to do something illegal
B2Morecorrespondence
US /ˌkɔrɪˈspɑndəns, ˌkɑr-/
UK /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality of similarity or equality
- Communication by letters, emails or text messages
B1Morecrusade
US /kruˈsed/
UK /kru:'seɪd/
- Noun
- Vigorous focused activity for a worthy cause
B2Moredisobedience
US /ˌdɪsəˈbidiəns/
UK /ˌdɪsəˈbi:diəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Doing what is not following the rules
B1Moreelect
US /ɪˈlɛkt/
UK /ɪ'lekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To select someone for a position by voting
B1TOEICMoreexpel
US /ɪkˈspɛl/
UK /ɪk'spel/
- Transitive Verb
- To force a person to leave a place or organization
- To release or push something (e.g. air) out
B2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
guerrilla
US /ɡəˈrɪlə/
UK /gəˈrɪlə/
- Noun
- Person fighting for a political cause
B2Morein exchange for
US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/
UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/
- Phrase
- Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
B1Morein jail
US /ɪn dʒel/
UK /in dʒeil/
- Phrase
- Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
B1Morein prison
US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/
UK /in ˈprizən/
- Phrase
- Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
institute
US / ˈɪnstɪˌtut, -ˌtjut/
UK /'ɪnstɪtju:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Organization studying science, engineering etc.
- A short intensive course of instruction, often focusing on a specific topic.
- Transitive Verb
- To start or commence doing, e.g. a business plan
- To establish or start (a system, rule, or course of action).
A2TOEICMoreinstrumental
US /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl/
UK /ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Relating to, composed for, or performed on a musical instrument or instruments (without vocals).
- Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool in bringing about an end or result.
- Noun
- A piece of music that has no lyrics or singing.
B1Moreinvolvement
US /ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/
UK /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act or process of joining in a particular activity
B1TOEICMorelegally
US /ˈliɡl:ɪ/
UK /'li:ɡəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way that is allowed by or related to laws
A2Morelifelong
US /ˈlaɪflɔ:ŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪflɒŋ/
- Adjective
- Continuing through life; lasting a long time
- Uncountable Noun
- The process of continuing to learn throughout one's life.
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremark
US /mɑrk/
UK /mɑ:k/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To put a dirty spot or line on something
- To give a grade for homework
A2TOEICMoremilitant
US /ˈmɪlɪtənt/
UK /'mɪlɪtənt/
- Adjective
- Using strong forceful methods to achieve a goal
- Noun
- People advocating force to achieve a goal
B2Morenegotiate
US /nɪˈgoʊʃieɪt/
UK /nɪˈgəʊʃieɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
- To manage a difficult task or path successfully
B1TOEICMorenegotiation
US /nɪˌɡoʃiˈeʃən/
UK /nɪˌgəʊʃiˈeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- A formal discussion to reach an agreement
B1Morepenalty
US /ˈpɛnəlti/
UK /'penəltɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Negative effect resulting from your actions
- Punishment for committing a crime or offense
B1TOEICMoreper cent
US /pɚ sɛnt/
UK /pə: sent/
- Adverb
- Out of every 100; a proportion multiplied by 100
- Noun
- A fraction expressed as a proportion of 100
plainly
US /ˈpleɪnli/
UK /ˈpleɪnli/
- Adverb
- In a simple manner
A2Morepositive light
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A way of presenting someone or something that makes them seem good or desirable.
- An optimistic or favorable perspective.
B1Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreprison
US /ˈprɪzən/
UK /'prɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- A state of confinement or captivity.
A2Moreprisoner
US /ˈprɪzənɚ, ˈprɪznɚ/
UK /'prɪznə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone kept in a prison as punishment for a crime
A2Morepropose
US /prəˈpoz/
UK /prə'pəʊz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make an offer of marriage
- To offer or put forward an idea for consideration
A2TOEICMorepublic life
US /ˈpʌblɪk laɪf/
UK /ˈpʌblik laif/
- Noun
- The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
- The state of being exposed to general public attention or knowledge.
A1Moreracial
US /ˈreʃəl/
UK /ˈreɪʃl/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to race
B2Moreracist
US /'reɪsɪst/
UK /'reɪsɪst/
- Adjective
- Believing that people of other races are inferior
- Noun
- Person who judges others negatively based on race
B2Morerally
US /ˈræli/
UK /'rælɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Public meeting to support or oppose something
- A race for motor vehicles over public roads
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To meet publicly to support or oppose something
- To race cars in the countryside
B1Morerebellious
US /rɪˈbɛljəs/
UK /rɪˈbeljəs/
- Adjective
- Wanting to do things your way; resisting authority
- Engaged in or relating to rebellion.
B1Morerebuild
US /riˈbɪld/
UK /ˌri:'bɪld/
- Transitive Verb
- To get back something that was lost, e.g. trust
- To repair something that was damaged or destroyed
A2TOEICMoreresolve
US /rɪˈzɑlv/
UK /rɪ'zɒlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a decision to do something
- To find an answer, solution to a problem/ question
- Uncountable Noun
- Firm determination to do something.
B1TOEICMorerule
US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is normal and usually happens
- Governmental control or power over a region
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decide legally, especially in court
- To have control or influence
A2TOEICMorerule in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
B1Moresabotage
US /ˈsæbəˌtɑʒ/
UK /'sæbətɑ:ʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To destroy or damage, often secretly, to weaken
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Destroying or damaging so as to weaken enemy, etc.
B2Moresegregation
US /ˌsɛɡrɪˈɡeʃən/
UK /ˌsegrɪˈgeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Forced separation of people by race, color etc.
- Act separating one part of a thing from another
B2Moresentenced to life
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be given a punishment of imprisonment for the rest of one's life.
- To be destined or condemned to a particular, often unpleasant, existence.
specialized
US / ˈspɛʃəlˌaɪzd/
UK /ˈspeʃəlaɪzd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To focus on one area of a field or profession
- To name something individually
A2Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMoresuspicion
US /səˈspɪʃən/
UK /sə'spɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling that something or something is doubtful
- Feeling that someone could be guilty of something
B1Moreswear
US /swɛr/
UK /sweə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say bad or impolite words to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make a serious promise to do something
B1Moresymbol of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- A visible sign of something intangible.
B2Moretarget
US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/
UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- Group you are trying to sell to or influence
- Transitive Verb
- To try to influence; direct a message toward
- (Army) to aim an attack at something
A2TOEICMoretransfer
US /trænsˈfɚ/
UK /træns'fɜ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To move to a different place, job or school
- To give someone an illness through contact
- Noun
- Moving to a different place, job, or school
- Act of giving the right to a property to another
A2TOEICMoretreason
US /ˈtrizən/
UK /ˈtri:zn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Crime of trying to overthrow your own government
B2Moretrial
US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/
UK /ˈtraɪəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- Act or process of testing or experimenting
- Transitive Verb
- To be made or done as a test or experiment
A2TOEICMoreunconditionally
US /ˌʌnkən'dɪʃənəlɪ/
UK /ˌʌnkən'dɪʃənəlɪ/
- Adverb
- Without demands being made before agreeing
- In a complete and absolute manner; without any reservations.
B1Moreunite
US /juˈnaɪt/
UK /juˈnaɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join or come together for the same goal
A2Moreviolent
US /ˈvaɪələnt/
UK /ˈvaɪələnt/
- Adjective
- Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
A2Morewarfare
US /ˈwɔrˌfɛr/
UK /ˈwɔ:fɛə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Methods used by those fighting in a war
- Engagement in or the activities involved in war or conflict.
B2More
