🏢 Toeic5 · TOEIC Vocabulary · 125 words

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lawn n	an area of short grass near a building A gardener is mowing the lawn outside the office.
microscope n	an instrument that makes very small things look bigger The technician examined the sample under a microscope.
mislead v	to make someone believe something that is not true The advertisement was criticized for misleading customers about prices.
misplace v	to lose something by putting it in the wrong place I misplaced my keys somewhere in the office.
newsstand n	a stall where newspapers and magazines are sold You can buy a newspaper at the newsstand in the station.
overhead n	regular business costs; above your head Moving our services online helped us reduce overhead costs significantly.
portfolio n	a set of work samples; a group of investments The designer brought her portfolio to the interview.
rack n	a frame for holding or hanging things Hang your coat on the rack by the door.
remodel v	to change the structure or look of a building The store will be closed while it is remodeled.
statistics n	numbers that give information about something The latest sales statistics show rising demand in Asia.
tunnel n	a passage under the ground or through a hill Traffic is slow in the tunnel this morning.
unlimited adj	without any limit The new mobile plan includes unlimited calls and data for staff.
vitamin n	a natural substance needed for good health Fresh fruit is a good source of vitamins for busy workers.
zoo n	a place where wild animals are kept for people to see The company family day was held at the city zoo.
alert n	a warning; to warn someone You will receive an email alert when the order ships.
auditorium n	a large room for performances or speeches The keynote speech will be in the main auditorium.
celebrity n	a famous person A celebrity chef will open the new restaurant.
deduct v	to take an amount away from a total Income taxes are deducted from your salary each month.
disruption n	a problem that stops something from continuing normally The strike caused major disruption to train services.
electrician n	a person who installs and repairs electrical systems An electrician is fixing the lights in the hallway.
enthusiastic adj	showing great interest and excitement We are looking for an enthusiastic sales assistant.
graduation n	finishing a course at school or university She joined our marketing team right after her graduation from university.
icy adj	covered with ice; very cold Drive carefully; the roads are icy this morning.
irregular adj	not happening at regular times; not normal Nurses at the hospital often work long and irregular hours.
login n	the act or details used to enter a computer system Enter your login details to access the system.
managerial adj	relating to the work of a manager The candidate has ten years of managerial experience in retail.
mineral n	a natural substance from the earth Mineral water is provided in all meeting rooms.
motorcycle n	a two-wheeled vehicle with an engine He rides a motorcycle to work to avoid the traffic.
necessity n	something that is needed A reliable laptop is a necessity for this job.
planner n	a person who plans events; a diary for planning The event planner booked a band for the gala.
programmer n	a person who writes computer programs We are hiring two experienced programmers for our new web project.
proofread v	to read text to find and correct mistakes Please proofread the brochure before it is printed.
recruiter n	a person who finds new employees A recruiter called me about a marketing job.
remainder n	the part that is left The remainder of the payment is due next month.
statue n	a figure of a person or animal made of stone or metal A bronze statue stands in the hotel garden.
steadily adv	gradually and regularly Online sales have increased steadily since the start of January.
stockholder n	a person who owns shares in a company The stockholders will vote on the proposed merger next month.
vacant adj	empty or not being used The office on the third floor is still vacant.
accessory n	an extra item added to something The electronics store sells phones and a wide range of accessories.
assembly n	putting parts together; a group meeting Assembly of the new machines will take two days.
basket n	a container made of woven material Please put the used towels in the basket by the door.
certification n	official proof that someone or something meets a standard All technicians must have up-to-date safety certification to work here.
closure n	the act of closing a business or road permanently or temporarily The road closure near the office caused long delays this morning.
dislike v	to not like something Many employees dislike the new open-plan office layout.
downstairs adv	to or on a lower floor The staff cafeteria is downstairs, next to the fitness center.
expiration n	the end of the time when something is valid Check the expiration date on your credit card.
headache n	a pain in the head; a problem The new tax rules are a headache for small firms.
jam n	a crowded situation; paper stuck in a machine We were stuck in a traffic jam for an hour.
nail n	a thin metal piece hammered into wood The carpenter used nails to fix the shelf.
optimistic adj	hopeful about the future The CEO is optimistic about next year's profits.
pedestrian n	a person walking in a street This shopping street is open only to pedestrians on weekends.
projection n	an estimate of future figures Our sales projections for next year are strong.
sleeve n	the part of a garment that covers the arm He rolled up his sleeves and started work.
suburb n	an area where people live outside a city center Many employees live in the suburbs and commute.
takeover n	the act of gaining control of a company The takeover of the firm was announced today.
unsure adj	not certain I'm unsure whether the meeting is today or tomorrow.
upstairs adv	to or on a higher floor The manager's office is upstairs at the end of the hall.
verbal adj	spoken, not written We have a verbal agreement but no contract yet.
visa n	an official mark allowing you to enter a country You need a business visa to work in that country.
wildlife n	wild animals and plants The tour includes a visit to a wildlife park.
workforce n	all the workers in a company or country The company plans to reduce its workforce by ten percent.
absent adj	not present Three employees were absent from the meeting because of the flu.
accumulate v	to gradually collect more of something You accumulate points each time you shop with us.
appraisal n	an official judgment of value or performance All staff have a performance appraisal with their manager every year.
apprentice n	a person learning a trade from a skilled worker He works as an apprentice electrician at a construction company.
businessman n	a man who works in business The businessman flew to Hong Kong for the deal.
ceiling n	the top inside surface of a room; an upper limit Water is dripping from the ceiling in the main meeting room.
colorful adj	full of bright colors The new travel brochure has a bright and colorful design.
compensate v	to pay someone for loss or work The airline will compensate passengers for the delay.
costume n	special clothes worn to look like someone else Many staff members wore costumes to the holiday office party.
editorial adj	relating to editing; an opinion article She joined the editorial team at the magazine.
effectiveness n	how well something works We measured the effectiveness of the ad campaign.
facilitate v	to make something easier The new software will facilitate communication between our offices.
firefighter n	a person whose job is to put out fires Firefighters arrived within minutes after the alarm went off.
gasoline n	fuel used in cars The price of gasoline rose again this week.
inappropriate adj	not suitable for a situation Jeans and sneakers are inappropriate for the client meeting tomorrow.
internet n	the global computer network Free internet access is available in the lobby.
landlord n	a person who rents property to others The landlord finally agreed to repair the heating in our office.
layout n	the way parts are arranged We changed the layout of the office to create more meeting space.
lunchtime n	the time when people eat lunch The staff cafeteria is always very busy at lunchtime.
payroll n	the list of employees and the wages paid to them The payroll department pays staff on the last Friday.
pharmaceutical adj	relating to medicines She works in sales for a large pharmaceutical company.
plausible adj	seeming likely to be true That is a plausible reason for the delay.
premium n	an amount paid for insurance; of high quality Our insurance premiums will rise by five percent next year.
safely adv	without danger or harm All passengers and crew arrived safely after the long flight.
simplify v	to make something easier to do or understand We simplified the online ordering process to save customers time.
specialty n	a product or skill that someone is known for Fresh seafood is the specialty of this restaurant near the harbor.
tech n	technology; relating to technology He works for a tech startup in the city.
unexpected adj	not expected There was an unexpected delay in the delivery of our new computers.
unspecified adj	not stated clearly or in detail The shipment was delayed for unspecified reasons at the border.
adhere v	to follow rules or an agreement closely All staff must adhere to the safety guidelines.
bankrupt adj	unable to pay debts Our main supplier went bankrupt last year, so we found a new one.
caution n	care to avoid danger or mistakes Please use caution when walking on the wet floor in the lobby.
clip n	a small object for holding things together; a short video Use a paper clip to attach the receipts.
comply v	to obey a rule or request All our products must comply with international safety standards.
diner n	a person eating in a restaurant; a small cheap restaurant Diners can enjoy a view of the harbor.
duplicate n	an exact copy; to make a copy Please make a duplicate of the office key for the new employee.
eager adj	wanting very much to do something The new staff members are eager to learn about our products.
economist n	an expert in economics Many economists expect interest rates to rise later this year.
embassy n	the official building of a foreign government You should apply for your business visa at the embassy.
fasten v	to close or attach firmly Please fasten your seat belts and return your seats to an upright position.
harmful adj	causing damage or injury Some cleaning products are harmful to skin, so wear gloves.
informative adj	giving useful information The workshop on online marketing was short but very informative.
institute n	an organization for research or education She studied engineering at the Institute of Technology in Boston.
kit n	a set of tools or items for a purpose There is a first-aid kit in every office.
locally adv	in or near the area where you are Our restaurant buys most of its ingredients locally from small farms.
mentor n	an experienced person who advises a less experienced one Each new employee is assigned a mentor for the first six months.
nominate v	to officially suggest someone for a job or award She was nominated for employee of the year.
opt v	to choose one thing instead of another Many staff opt to work from home on Fridays.
parade n	a public procession for a celebration Streets will be closed for the holiday parade.
physician n	a medical doctor Consult your physician before starting the company fitness program.
polish v	to rub something to make it shine; to improve Take some time to polish your presentation before the conference.
postage n	the cost of sending a letter or parcel Postage is included in the price of all catalog orders.
recreational adj	relating to activities done for fun The resort offers many recreational activities, including golf and tennis.
rehearse v	to practice before a performance or speech Let's rehearse the presentation before the clients arrive.
removal n	the act of taking something away Snow removal in the parking lot is the landlord's responsibility.
satisfactory adj	good enough Her work has been satisfactory this year, but she can improve.
seasonal adj	happening only at certain times of year The department store hires seasonal workers every December.
separately adv	not together Drinks are charged separately and are not included in the meal price.
turnover n	the money a business earns; the rate staff leave High staff turnover is costly for the company.
unnecessary adj	not needed Please avoid unnecessary expenses when you are on business trips.
accordingly adv	in a way that suits the situation The plans have changed, so please act accordingly.
apple n	a round fruit with red or green skin A basket of apples was left in the break room.
applicable adj	relevant or able to be used Fill in all the sections that are applicable.
auction n	a public sale where goods go to the highest bidder The old office furniture was sold at auction.