🏨 Toeic6 · TOEIC Vocabulary · 125 words

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balcony n	a small platform joined to the outside wall of a building Our hotel room has a balcony overlooking the harbor.
basement n	the floor of a building below ground level Extra office supplies are stored in the basement.
beforehand adv	earlier, before a particular event Please send the agenda to all participants beforehand.
culinary adj	relating to cooking The hotel chef has won several culinary awards.
documentary n	a film about real people or events Our marketing team watched a documentary about consumer habits.
downturn n	a fall in business or economic activity Our sales dropped sharply during the recent economic downturn.
earthquake n	a sudden shaking of the ground The factory was closed for inspection after the earthquake.
elegant adj	attractive and stylish The reception will be held in an elegant ballroom downtown.
excessive adj	more than is necessary or reasonable Excessive overtime can lower employee productivity over the long term.
generic adj	general; not having a brand name The pharmacy offers generic versions of most medicines.
jazz n	a style of music with strong rhythms and improvisation A jazz band will play at the company dinner.
lifetime n	the length of time that something lasts or someone lives This luxury watch comes with a lifetime warranty from the maker.
massage n	rubbing the body to relax muscles The spa offers a free massage to hotel guests.
maximize v	to make something as large as possible We need to maximize profits in the fourth quarter.
mild adj	not strong or severe The weather will be mild for the outdoor conference.
ongoing adj	continuing; still in progress Price negotiations with our main supplier are still ongoing this week.
periodically adv	at regular times The factory equipment is inspected periodically to ensure worker safety.
pie n	baked food with a pastry crust and filling The café sells fresh apple pie every morning.
plug v	to connect a device to an electricity supply Please plug the projector into the wall socket.
recruitment n	the process of finding new employees The HR department is in charge of recruitment.
referee n	a sports official; a person who gives a reference Please list two referees on your application form.
referral n	sending someone to another person for help or service Many of our new clients come through referrals.
renown n	the state of being famous and respected The architect who designed our headquarters has gained international renown.
runner n	a person who runs Several runners from our office joined the charity marathon.
sock n	a soft covering for the foot The store has a sale on cotton socks this week.
spam n	unwanted emails sent to many people Check your spam folder if you miss our confirmation email.
surf v	to ride waves on a board; to browse the internet Employees should not surf the internet during meetings.
timetable n	a list of times when events happen The new train timetable for commuters starts next Monday morning.
vase n	a container for flowers A vase of fresh flowers sits on the reception desk.
aboard adv	on or onto a ship, plane, or train All passengers must be aboard the ship by 9:30 a.m.
advancement n	progress or promotion in a job The company offers excellent opportunities for career advancement.
advertiser n	a person or company that advertises Our business magazine is looking for new advertisers this year.
alternatively adv	as another possibility You can pay online; alternatively, pay at the front desk.
amuse v	to make someone laugh or entertain them The speaker's funny stories amused the audience at the conference.
attorney n	a lawyer Our attorney reviewed the contract before we signed it.
authorization n	official permission You need authorization from your manager to access these files.
campus n	the grounds of a university or company The tech company has a large campus with a gym.
candy n	sweet food made with sugar A bowl of candy sits at the reception desk.
certify v	to officially state that something is true or meets standards All our technicians are certified by the manufacturer.
checkout n	the place where you pay; leaving a hotel Checkout time at the hotel is 11 a.m.
chemistry n	the study of substances; good relationships The new sales team has great chemistry and works well together.
circulation n	the number of copies sold; movement around The newspaper's daily circulation has increased by ten percent this year.
concierge n	a hotel employee who helps guests Ask the concierge to book a taxi to the airport.
consent n	permission or agreement We need your written consent to share your data.
consistently adv	always in the same way She has consistently met her monthly sales targets since joining.
cookie n	a small, flat, sweet cake Coffee and cookies will be served during the break.
deck n	a floor on a ship; a wooden platform outside Passengers on the cruise can relax on the upper deck.
descriptive adj	describing something Write a descriptive title for each product listing.
detach v	to separate one thing from another Please detach the bottom part of the form and return it.
documentation n	official papers or records Bring all necessary documentation to the visa interview.
entrepreneur n	a person who starts a business The young entrepreneur opened her third café this year.
exceptional adj	unusually good The hotel is known for its exceptional service.
familiarize v	to learn about something so you know it well Please familiarize yourself with the safety procedures before starting work.
hotline n	a phone number for quick help or information Call our 24-hour customer service hotline if you need assistance.
intonation n	the rise and fall of the voice when speaking Good intonation makes your sales presentation sound much more engaging.
invention n	something newly created The company recently patented its latest invention for kitchen appliances.
irritate v	to annoy someone Long waiting times at the checkout often irritate our customers.
locker n	a small cupboard that can be locked Employees can store their bags in a locker.
overlook v	to fail to notice; to have a view of The auditor overlooked a small error in the report.
patent n	the legal right to be the only maker of an invention The firm applied for a patent on its new device.
payable adj	that must or can be paid The invoice is payable within thirty days of the delivery date.
preliminary adj	coming before the main part The preliminary results of the survey look promising.
salesman n	a man whose job is selling The salesman explained the features of the new car.
sauna n	a hot room for relaxing and sweating The hotel gym includes a sauna and a pool.
smoothly adv	without problems Thanks to careful planning, the product launch went very smoothly.
sunshine n	light and heat from the sun The outdoor event was held in bright sunshine.
tow v	to pull a vehicle with another vehicle Illegally parked cars will be towed at the owner's expense.
translator n	a person who translates writing We hired a translator for the Japanese contract.
tuition n	money paid for teaching The company reimburses tuition for job-related courses taken by staff.
unavailable adj	not able to be obtained or met The sales manager is unavailable until Friday because of a trip.
violation n	an action that breaks a rule or law Parking here is a violation of building regulations.
webpage n	a single page on a website Full details about the conference are posted on the event webpage.
acceptance n	agreeing to take or allow something We received her acceptance of the job offer.
allocate v	to give an amount for a particular purpose The board allocated more funds to the marketing department this year.
ambitious adj	having a strong wish to succeed The company has set ambitious sales goals for the coming year.
appendix n	extra information at the end of a document The financial data is included in the appendix.
booth n	a small area at a fair or a small enclosed space Please visit our booth at the trade show next week.
clarify v	to make something easier to understand Could you clarify the terms of the agreement?
classmate n	a person in the same class I met a former classmate at the business conference.
compile v	to collect information into a list or report Please compile a list of all customer complaints.
correction n	a change that makes something correct The editor made several corrections to the brochure.
customize v	to change something to suit a particular person Customers can customize their orders online before paying at checkout.
dedication n	hard work and commitment We thank Mr. Lee for his years of dedication.
diagnose v	to identify an illness or problem The technician quickly diagnosed the problem with the office printer.
discontinue v	to stop making or providing something This model has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
dishwasher n	a machine that washes dishes Please load the office dishwasher after lunch every day.
drought n	a long period without rain The drought has raised the price of coffee beans.
economize v	to spend less money or use less We must economize on travel expenses this year.
entrée n	the main dish of a meal The entrée is served with rice and vegetables.
firework n	a device that explodes with colored light The company's anniversary party ended with a spectacular display of fireworks.
freight n	goods carried by ship, plane, or truck The freight will arrive at the port on Monday.
fry v	to cook in hot oil The kitchen staff fry the fish to order.
gallon n	a unit for measuring liquid The truck uses one gallon of fuel every twenty miles.
gardener n	a person who looks after a garden The hotel employs two full-time gardeners to look after the grounds.
ideally adv	in the best situation Ideally, the construction project should finish by the end of June.
inclusive adj	including everything The price is inclusive of breakfast and taxes.
insufficient adj	not enough The payment was rejected due to insufficient funds.
introductory adj	first; intended as an introduction New gym members get an introductory discount on their first month.
junk n	things that are worthless Please clear the junk out of the storage room.
ma'am n	a polite way to address a woman May I see your passport and boarding pass, please, ma'am?
mileage n	distance traveled in miles; fuel use Employees can claim mileage for business trips made in their own cars.
noisy adj	making a lot of noise The office near the street is very noisy.
pan n	a metal container used for cooking Heat some oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.
parcel n	a wrapped package sent by mail Your parcel was left at the front desk.
pasta n	Italian food made from flour and water The staff cafeteria serves fresh pasta for lunch every Wednesday.
periodical n	a magazine published regularly The library subscribes to several business periodicals for its members.
pill n	a small solid piece of medicine Take one pill twice a day after meals.
portable adj	easy to carry The sales team uses portable projectors for client visits.
punctual adj	arriving or doing something at the right time Please be punctual for the morning meeting with our new clients.
recreation n	activities done for enjoyment The resort has many recreation facilities, including tennis courts.
relieve v	to reduce pain or worry; to replace someone at work This medicine will relieve your headache quickly, so you can work.
reminder n	something that helps you remember I'll send a reminder about the deadline tomorrow.
rumor n	information that may not be true There is a rumor that the company will merge.
scarf n	a piece of cloth worn around the neck She bought a silk scarf at the airport shop.
seaside n	the area near the sea The company retreat will be held at a seaside resort.
shorten v	to make something shorter We need to shorten the presentation to fifteen minutes.
specially adv	for a particular purpose The menu was specially designed for the conference.
spill v	to accidentally pour liquid out He accidentally spilled coffee on the contract during the meeting.
spouse n	a husband or wife Employees may bring their spouses to the annual dinner.
subtract v	to take one number away from another Subtract the ten percent discount from the total price on the invoice.
tablet n	a flat portable computer; a pill Each sales representative receives a company tablet on their first day.
ton n	a unit of weight The ship can carry over 500 tons of cargo.
vend v	to sell small items A machine on the second floor vends snacks and drinks.
yoga n	exercises for body and mind The company offers free yoga classes on Fridays.
accent n	a way of pronouncing words typical of a region The new manager speaks English with a slight French accent.