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ability
US /ÉËbÉŞlÉŞti/
UK /É'bÉŞlÉtÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power, resources or skill to do something
- A particular skill or talent.
A2TOEICMorealong with
US /ÉËlÉĹ wɪð/
UK /ÉËlÉĹ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreanalytic
US /ËĂŚnÉËlÉŞtÉŞk/
UK /ËĂŚnÉËlÉŞtÉŞk/
- Adjective
- Of the process of detailed reasoning
B2Moreanxiety
US /ĂŚĹËzaÉŞÉŞti/
UK /ĂŚĹ'zaÉŞÉtÉŞ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
B1Moreas one
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UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreas opposed to
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UK
- Preposition
- In contrast to; rather than.
- Instead of; in place of.
A1Moreas well as
US /ĂŚz wÉl ĂŚz/
UK /ĂŚz wel ĂŚz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat a time
US /ĂŚt e taÉŞm/
UK /ĂŚt É taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Moreat least
US /ĂŚt list/
UK /ĂŚt 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.
C2Moreattention
US /ÉËtÉnĘÉn/
UK /ÉËtenĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taking notice of someone or something
- Noun
- (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
A2TOEICMoreawareness
US /ÉËwÉrnÉŞs/
UK /ÉËweÉnÉs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Having knowledge of something
A2TOEICMoreback into
US /bĂŚk ËÉŞntu/
UK /bĂŚk ËÉŞntuË/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebase
US /bes/
UK /beÉŞs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- Bottom part of an object that touches a surface
- Transitive Verb
- To use as the starting point or origin for
- To have as the main location for (company, etc.)
A2TOEICMorebaseline
US /ËbeÉŞslaÉŞn/
UK /ËbeÉŞslaÉŞn/
- Noun
- Imaginary standard by which things are compared
C1Morebreath
US /brÉθ/
UK /breθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Air you take in and out of your body
- The smell of someone's breath.
A2Morebuild up
US /bÉŞld Ęp/
UK /bild Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase the amount; collect something
- To develop or increase something in stages
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase or develop something gradually.
- To praise or encourage someone.
A1Moreburst in
US /bÉst ÉŞn/
UK /bÉ:st in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a room or building suddenly and forcefully.
- To interrupt a conversation or activity suddenly.
clinical
US /ËklÉŞnÉŞkÉl/
UK /ËklÉŞnÉŞkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the treatment or observing patients
- Using scientific techniques and precision
B1Morecognitive
US /ËkÉÉĄnÉŞtÉŞv/
UK /ËkÉgnÉtÉŞv/
- Adjective
- The process of knowing and remembering
- Relating to the ability to think and reason.
C1Morecome up
US /kĘm Ęp/
UK /kĘm Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
A1Moreconcept
US /ËkÉnËsÉpt/
UK /'kÉnsept/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Abstract idea of something or how it works
- A plan or intention; a conception.
A2TOEICMoreconceptual
US /kÉnËsÉptĘuÉl/
UK /kÉnËseptĘuÉl/
- Adjective
- Including concepts or the forming of concepts
B1Moreconsists of
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Is made up or composed of.
A1Morecortex
US /ËkÉrËteks/
UK /'kÉ:teks/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- The outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), other organs, or a plant.
C1Morecross
US /krÉs, krÉs/
UK /krÉs/
- Adjective
- Angry and upset
- From one side of something to the other
- Transitive Verb
- To put one thing over another e.g. arms
- To breed one type of animal or plant with another
A2Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredepression
US /dÉŞËprÉĘÉn/
UK /dÉŞ'preĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- Period of unemployment and low economic activity
B2Moredepressive
US /dÉŞËprÉsÉŞv/
UK /dÉŞËpresÉŞv/
- Adjective
- Suffering a psychological lack of happiness
B2Moredisorder
US /dÉŞsËÉrdÉ/
UK /dÉŞs'É:dÉ(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of confusion or a lack of organization
- Illness when the body is not functioning well
- Transitive Verb
- To disrupt the order or arrangement of something.
B2Moredistraction
US /dÉŞËstrĂŚkĘÉn/
UK /dÉŞËstrĂŚkĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something drawing your attention away from
- Enjoyable thing to help you forget your problems
B2Moredrop out
US /drÉp aĘt/
UK /drÉp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take no part in a society you disapprove of
- To quit school, a club or activity
- Intransitive Verb
- To quit a course of study or training.
A1Moreemotion
US /ÉŞËmoĘÉn/
UK /iËmÉuĘÉn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- A mental state that arises spontaneously rather than through conscious effort
A2Moreemotional
US /ÉŞËmoĘÉnÉl/
UK /ÉŞËmÉĘĘÉnl/
- Adjective
- Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- Relating to or characterized by emotion
A2Moreengage in
US /ÉŞn'gedĘ ÉŞn/
UK /ÉŞnËÉĄeÉŞdĘ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or become involved in something.
B1Moreetcetera
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UK
- Adverb
- More of the same; and so on
- Noun
- A list of things of the same kind.
B1Moreevidence of
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UK
- Phrase
- Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
A1Moreexecutive
US /ÉŞÉĄËzÉkjÉtÉŞv/
UK /ÉŞÉĄ'zekjÉtÉŞv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A senior manager in a business or organization
- The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
- Adjective
- Of a high ranking job in a company
- Relating to the management of a business or organization.
A2TOEICMoreexperiential
US /ÉŞkËspÉŞriËenĘl/
UK /ÉŞkËspÉŞÉriËenĘl/
- Adjective
- Concerned with or resulting from experience
- Involving or based on experience
B1Moreextent to which
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UK
- Phrase
- The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
- The degree of influence or effect that something has.
A1Morefix
US /fÉŞks/
UK /fÉŞks/
- Noun
- Answer to a problem
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange or prepare something
- To attach something so it will not move or change
A2TOEICMorefocus
US /ËfokÉs/
UK /'fÉĘkÉs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMorefor example
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UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for some reason
US /fÉr sĘm ËrizÉn/
UK /fÉ: sĘm Ëri:zÉn/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Morefrom the first
US /frÉm Ă°É ËfÉst/
UK /frÉm Ă°É ËfÉ:st/
- other
- From the very beginning.
B2Moregeneralize
US /ËdĘÉnÉrÉËlaÉŞz/
UK /'dĘenrÉlaÉŞz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To apply a particular idea to a large group
B2Moreget up to
US /ÉĄÉt Ęp tu/
UK /ÉĄet Ęp tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do something slightly naughty
A1Morego ahead
US /ÉĄo ÉËhÉd/
UK /ÉĄÉu ÉËhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Moregoing on
US /ËÉĄoÉŞĹ Én/
UK /ËgÉĘÉŞĹ Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hĂŚv tu/
UK /ËhĂŚv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehemisphere
US /ËhÉmÉŞËsfÉŞr/
UK /ËhemÉŞsfÉŞÉ(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One half of a rounded, ball-like object
- One of the two masses forming the brain
B2Morein fact
US /ÉŞn fĂŚkt/
UK /in fĂŚkt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein general
US /ÉŞn ËdĘÉnÉrÉl/
UK /in ËdĘenÉrÉl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein particular
US /ÉŞn pÉËtÉŞkjÉlÉ/
UK /in pÉËtikjulÉ/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein public
US /ÉŞn ËpĘblÉŞk/
UK /in ËpĘblik/
- Phrase
- In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- Adjective
- Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
B1Morein summary
US /ÉŞn ËsĘmÉri/
UK /in ËsĘmÉri/
- Phrase
- Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
B2Morein terms of
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UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the field
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UK
- Phrase
- Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- Located on the playing area of a sports ground.
A1Morein the moment
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UK
- Phrase
- At the present time; now.
- Spontaneously; without prior planning or consideration.
A1Morein the world
US /ÉŞn ði wÉrld/
UK /in Ă°É wÉË(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreinevitably
US /ÉŞnËevÉŞtÉbli/
UK /ÉŞnËevÉŞtÉbli/
- Adverb
- (Happening) with complete certainty
B1Moreinstead of
US /ÉŞnËstÉd Ęv/
UK /inËsted Év/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelinguistic
US /lÉŞĹËÉĄwÉŞstÉŞk/
UK /lÉŞĹËgwÉŞstÉŞk/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to language
- Relating to the scientific study of language.
B1Morelook at
US /lĘk ĂŚt/
UK /luk ĂŚt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremake up
US /mek Ęp/
UK /meik Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moremeditation
US /ËmÉdÉŞËteĘÉn/
UK /ËmedÉŞ'teÉŞĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of deep and quiet thinking
- The practice of focusing one's mind for a period of time.
B2Morememory
US /ËmÉmÉri/
UK /'memÉrÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability of the mind to call back past things
- Space for the storage of information on a computer
A2Morenegative
US /ËnÉÉĄÉtÉŞv/
UK /'neÉĄÉtÉŞv/
- Noun
- The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
- Adjective
- Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
- In mathematics, being less than zero
A2Moreneural
US /ËnĘrÉl, ËnjĘr-/
UK /ËnjuÉrÉl/
- Adjective
- About the nerves or nervous system
B2Moreno go
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UK
- Noun
- A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
A1Moreobject
US /ËÉbdĘÉŞkt/
UK /'ÉbdĘÉŞkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- Goal or purpose of a particular plan or activity
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To disagree; to protest against an idea or plan
- To state one's reason for disagreement
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /Ęv kÉË(r)s/
UK /Év kÉË(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof interest
US /Év ËÉŞntrÉŞst/
UK /Év ËÉŞntrÉst/
- other
- Relevant or important to someone or something.
B2Moreoff balance
US /Éf ËbĂŚlÉns/
UK /Éf ËbĂŚlÉns/
- Adjective
- In a state of being unsteady or unstable; lacking equilibrium.
- In a state of being disturbed or unsettled; lacking composure or emotional stability.
B2Moreon purpose
US /Én ËpÉpÉs/
UK /Én ËpÉ:pÉs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A1Moreon target
US /Én ËtÉrÉĄÉŞt/
UK /Én ËtÉ:ÉĄit/
- Adjective
- Achieving the desired results or goals; accurate.
- Following the correct trajectory to hit the intended target.
- Adverb
- Exactly right; hitting the mark.
A1Moreonset
US /ËÉnËsÉt, ËÉn-/
UK /ËÉnset/
- Noun
- When something, e.g. an illness, starts; beginning
B2TOEICMoreover time
US /ËovÉ taÉŞm/
UK /ËÉuvÉ taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morepass out
US /pĂŚs aĘt/
UK /pÉ:s aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To distribute or hand out papers to people
- To faint; lose consciousness
A1Morephobia
US /ËfoĘbiÉ/
UK /ËfÉĘbiÉ/
- Noun
- Extreme fear
C1Morepoint out
US /pÉÉŞnt aĘt/
UK /pÉint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Morepractice
US /ËprĂŚktÉŞs/
UK /'prĂŚktÉŞs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
A2TOEICMorepre
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UK
- Prefix
- A prefix meaning 'before'
B2Morereactivity
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UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Ready susceptibility to chemical change
B1Morereduction
US /rÉŞËdĘkĘÉn/
UK /rÉŞ'dĘkĘn/
- Noun
- Act of making something smaller
B1Moreregulate
US /ËrÉÉĄjÉËlet/
UK /ËregjuleÉŞt/
- Transitive Verb
- To control something with rules or laws
- To set/adjust (a clock, etc.); restrict motion in
A2TOEICMoreregulation
US /ËrÉÉĄjÉËleĘÉn/
UK /ËregjuËleÉŞĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of controlling something with rules or orders
- A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
- Noun
A2Morerelapse
US /rÉŞËlĂŚps/
UK /rÉŞ'lĂŚps/
- Noun
- Recurrence of bad symptoms after improvement
- Intransitive Verb
- To fall ill again after recovering; get bad again
B2TOEICMoresay it all
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UK
- Transitive Verb
- To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
A1Morescrew up
US /skru Ęp/
UK /skru: Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- Spoken to make a big mistake
- To make a mistake; make a mess of
- Adjective
- Emotionally or mentally damaged; disturbed.
B1Moresectional
US /ËsÉkĘÉnÉl/
UK /ËsekĘÉnl/
- Adjective
- Being made up of separate parts
- Concerning a group of people within a larger group
B1Moreshift
US /ĘÉŞft/
UK /ĘÉŞft/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change in position or direction
- To move something from one place to another
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
- Period of work starting at a certain time
A2Moreshow up
US /Ęo Ęp/
UK /ĘÉu Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- To be noticeably better than (someone else)
A1Moresit with
US /sit wɪð/
UK /sit wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
- To take time to consider or accept something.
A1Moreslow down
US /slo daĘn/
UK /slÉu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
A1Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Morespin
US /spÉŞn/
UK /spÉŞn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Morestand here
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UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain in or move to this specific location.
stress
US / strÉs/
UK /stres/
- Transitive Verb
- To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- To put pressure on something or someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
- Pressure on something or someone
A2TOEICMoresubsequent
US /ËsĘbsÉŞËkwÉnt, -kwÉnt/
UK /ËsĘbsÉŞkwÉnt/
- Adjective
- Happening after; later
B1Moresubtle
US /ËsĘtl/
UK /'sĘtl/
- Adjective
- Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
B1Moretake out
US /tek aĘt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Moretalking about
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethe following
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UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Moretherapy
US /ËθÉrÉpi/
UK /'θerÉpÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Treatment to help cure an illness
- Psychological counseling to help resolve personal or emotional problems.
B2Morethink about
US /θɪĹk ÉËbaĘt/
UK /θiĹk ÉËbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink back
US /θɪĹk bĂŚk/
UK /θiĹk bĂŚk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To recapture the past
A1Morethink of
US /θɪĹk Ęv/
UK /θiĹk Év/
- 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 do with
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto the left
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UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
up there
US /Ęp ðÉr/
UK /Ęp ðÉÉ/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Morewith respect to
US /wɪð rÉŞËspÉkt tu/
UK /wið risËpekt tu:/
- Preposition
- In relation to; regarding.
- Phrase
- In relation to; concerning.
A1Morewithout further ado
US /wɪðËaĘt ËfÉĂ°É ÉËdu/
UK /wiËðaut ËfÉ:Ă°É ÉËdu:/
- Phrase
- Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
A2Morework on
US /wÉk Én/
UK /wÉ:k Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
