🛠️ Toeic7 · TOEIC Vocabulary · 125 words

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advisory adj	giving advice She sits on the company's advisory board as an expert in finance.
asleep adj	sleeping Most passengers were asleep during the night flight.
authentic adj	real; not a copy The restaurant near our office serves authentic Thai food at lunch.
bakery n	a shop that makes and sells bread and cakes The bakery next door supplies our office breakfast.
carton n	a box made of cardboard Each carton in the shipment contains twenty-four bottles of water.
compartment n	a separate section of a container or vehicle Please place your carry-on bags in the overhead compartment.
compatible adj	able to work together This accounting software is compatible with most computers in our office.
consumption n	the amount of something used The new machines reduce energy consumption by 20 percent.
conveniently adv	in a way that is easy or useful The hotel is conveniently located near the station.
cosmetic adj	relating to beauty products; superficial The firm sells cosmetic products in over thirty countries.
courtesy n	polite behavior; something provided free The hotel provides a courtesy shuttle to the airport.
creativity n	the ability to produce new ideas Our design team is known for its creativity.
disagreement n	a situation where people have different opinions There was a disagreement between the two managers about the budget.
disappointment n	a feeling of being unhappy because hopes were not met The delay was a disappointment to our clients.
dissatisfy v	to fail to satisfy someone Customers dissatisfied with the product may request a refund.
enjoyable adj	giving pleasure Thank you for organizing such an enjoyable evening for our clients.
faculty n	the teaching staff of a university; a natural ability She joined the business school faculty last year.
favorable adj	good; showing approval The proposal received a favorable response from the board.
foreman n	a worker who supervises other workers The foreman checked the work on the construction site.
forum n	a meeting or website for discussing ideas The company holds an open forum for employees every month.
founder n	a person who starts an organization The founder of the company still chairs the board.
fundraise v	to collect money for a cause Our staff fundraised over five thousand dollars for the local hospital.
graphics n	pictures and designs, especially on a computer The annual report includes clear graphics and charts for shareholders.
handy adj	useful and easy to use Keep this list of emergency phone numbers handy at your desk.
hazardous adj	dangerous Hazardous materials must be stored in a separate room.
healthcare n	services for treating illness and keeping people healthy The benefits package for full-time staff includes complete healthcare coverage.
humidity n	the amount of water in the air High humidity in the storeroom can damage paper documents.
influential adj	having a strong effect on people or events He is one of the most influential bankers in Asia.
nationwide adj	across a whole country The supermarket chain now has over 200 stores nationwide.
pad n	sheets of paper fastened together; a soft piece of material Each participant receives a pen and a note pad.
paraphrase v	to express something in different words Please paraphrase the main points of the article.
placement n	putting someone in a job or something in a position The agency handles the placement of temporary staff.
postal adj	relating to the post office Please include your postal code on the form.
publicity n	attention from the media The charity event gave the company good publicity.
renter n	a person who rents something Renters must pay a security deposit before moving into the apartment.
repairperson n	a person who fixes things A repairperson will fix the copier this afternoon.
repeatedly adv	many times The client called repeatedly about the late delivery.
restroom n	a public toilet The restrooms are at the end of the hallway.
silently adv	without making noise Please set your phones to vibrate silently during the meeting.
spa n	a place for health and beauty treatments The hotel spa offers massages and facials to all guests.
spreadsheet n	a computer document with rows and columns of data Please enter this month's sales figures into the shared spreadsheet.
stapler n	a tool for joining papers with metal pins Can I borrow your stapler for a moment?
streamline v	to make a process simpler and more efficient We streamlined the ordering process to save time.
substantially adv	by a large amount The company's profits increased substantially last year thanks to exports.
teller n	a bank employee who handles money The bank teller counted the cash twice before handing it over.
tidy adj	neat and in order Please keep your desk tidy, especially when clients visit the office.
toll n	money paid to use a road or bridge The driver paid the toll at the bridge.
toner n	powder ink used in printers and copiers The printer on the second floor is out of toner again.
urgently adv	needing immediate action We urgently need more staff for the weekend.
walkway n	a path for walking Keep the walkway in the warehouse clear of boxes at all times.
absorb v	to take in liquid; to deal with costs The company will absorb the extra shipping costs.
administer v	to manage or organize The HR department administers the benefits program for all employees.
ample adj	more than enough The hotel offers ample free parking for guests and visitors.
antique n	an old, valuable object The hotel lobby is beautifully decorated with antiques from Europe.
bean n	a seed eaten as food We import high-quality coffee beans from Brazil and Colombia.
browse v	to look through things casually Customers can browse our full product catalog online at any time.
bye n	goodbye He said bye to his colleagues before leaving.
careless adj	not paying enough attention A careless mistake in the invoice caused a delay.
collector n	a person who collects things The painting was sold to a private collector.
conform v	to follow rules or standards All of our products must conform to national safety standards.
congestion n	too much traffic or crowding Heavy traffic congestion downtown delayed the delivery trucks this morning.
contradiction n	a disagreement between two statements There is a contradiction between the two reports.
contrary adj	completely different; opposite Contrary to expectations, sales have actually improved this quarter.
diploma n	a document showing completion of a course Applicants for this position must have a diploma in accounting.
distributor n	a company that supplies goods to stores We are looking for a distributor in Vietnam.
dive v	to jump into water; to fall suddenly Share prices dived sharply after the company announced lower profits.
energetic adj	having a lot of energy We are looking for an energetic sales assistant.
environmentally adv	in a way relating to the environment All of our product packaging is now environmentally friendly and recyclable.
escalator n	moving stairs Take the escalator to the second floor to find the electronics department.
exotic adj	unusual and from a distant country The menu features exotic fruits from South America.
fabric n	cloth The sofa is covered in a durable fabric.
generalization n	a general statement based on limited facts Please avoid broad generalizations about customers in your market report.
guidance n	help or advice New employees receive guidance from a senior mentor during their first month.
gum n	sweet substance you chew Please do not chew gum during the interview.
hesitant adj	slow to act because unsure Investors are hesitant to commit more money to the risky project.
indicator n	a sign that shows a condition Sales growth is a key indicator of success.
individually adv	separately; one at a time Each item in the gift box is individually wrapped by hand.
junior adj	lower in rank She started as a junior accountant five years ago.
lifestyle n	the way a person lives The new magazine focuses on lifestyle, business travel, and food.
likewise adv	in the same way Our production costs rose, and likewise our prices had to increase.
morale n	the confidence and enthusiasm of a group Team morale improved greatly after the bonus announcement on Friday.
orchestra n	a large group of musicians The orchestra will perform at the gala dinner.
organizational adj	relating to an organization or planning Strong organizational skills are required for this job.
outlook n	expectation for the future; attitude The economic outlook for next year is positive.
physics n	the science of matter and energy The chief engineer has a degree in physics from Tokyo University.
pole n	a long, thin stick or post The sign is attached to a metal pole.
puzzle n	a game or problem to solve The drop in sales is a puzzle for analysts.
reflexive adj	(of a pronoun) referring back to the subject In the sentence "I did it myself," "myself" is a reflexive pronoun.
snowy adj	with a lot of snow Flights from the regional airport may be delayed on snowy days.
steak n	a thick slice of beef I'll have the steak with a side salad, please.
sticker n	a label with glue on the back Please put a price sticker on each item before opening the store.
telecommunication n	communication by phone, radio, or internet She works as an engineer for a major telecommunication company.
timely adj	happening at the right time Thank you very much for your timely response to our request.
uncomfortable adj	not feeling physically relaxed or at ease The seats in the waiting room are uncomfortable.
amenity n	a useful feature of a place The hotel's amenities include a pool and gym.
approximate adj	nearly correct but not exact The approximate cost of the project is $50,000.
await v	to wait for We await your reply to our proposal with great interest.
barbecue n	an outdoor meal of grilled food The company barbecue will be held in the park.
beginner n	a person starting to learn something This software training course is designed especially for complete beginners.
biology n	the study of living things The lab hires graduates with a biology degree.
blanket n	a thick cover used on a bed Blankets are available on request during the flight.
chairperson n	the person in charge of a meeting or committee The chairperson opened the meeting at 10 a.m.
charitable adj	relating to helping people in need The firm donates part of its profits to several charitable organizations.
checkup n	a general medical examination All staff must have an annual health checkup.
cooler n	a box that keeps food and drinks cold Bring a cooler with drinks for the picnic.
crane n	a tall machine for lifting heavy things A crane is lifting containers onto the ship.
dealership n	a business that sells cars for a manufacturer He works as a salesman at a car dealership downtown.
dependable adj	reliable We need a dependable supplier for raw materials.
disconnect v	to break a connection Please disconnect the power before repairing the machine.
dispose v	to get rid of something Dispose of used batteries in the special bin.
disrupt v	to interrupt the normal progress The strike disrupted rail services across the country.
dynamic adj	full of energy and new ideas We are a dynamic team in a fast-growing company.
enthusiastically adv	with great interest and excitement The staff responded enthusiastically to the new plan.
freelance adj	working for different companies, not employed by one We hired a freelance designer for the new logo.
grill v	to cook food over direct heat The chef grills the salmon with lemon and serves it with rice.
habitual adj	done regularly as a habit Habitual lateness to work may lead to a written warning.
internationally adv	in many countries Our products are now sold internationally in more than twenty countries.
invaluable adj	extremely useful Your advice has been invaluable to the project.
messenger n	a person who delivers messages A messenger delivered the documents to the bank.
paperback n	a book with a paper cover The CEO's new business book is now available in paperback.
rebate n	money returned to a buyer Customers get a $50 rebate on this printer.
recur v	to happen again Please contact our support team if the problem recurs after restarting.
reproduce v	to copy; to make again No part of this report may be reproduced without permission.
spray v	to send out liquid in small drops Workers sprayed the walls of the warehouse with fresh paint.
staple n	a small metal pin for joining papers; a basic product Rice is a staple product in our Asian stores.