TOEIC Vocabulary Tests Episode 2 part 5 pdf

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A1 v. supplement
definition (a) to make up for a deficiency; to add on to
A2 v. couple
definition (a) to connect; to join; to link
A3 v. diet
definition (b) to limit the amount of food eaten; to eat only certain kinds of food
A4 v. except
definition (c) to exclude; to leave out; to skip; to protest; to object
A5 v. board
definition (d) to accommodate; to house; to enter (a plane, ship, bus, etc.)
A6 v. capture
definition (a) to copy; to photograph; to snapshot
A7 v. comprehend
definition (d) to understand; to contain; to grasp; to absorb; to perceive
A8 adj. paramount
definition (a) superior; supreme; above all; of the highest rank; most important
A9 adj. inanimate
definition (c) lifeless; spiritless
A10 v. initial
definition (a) to sign using the first letter or letters of a name
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A1 v. privilege
definition (b) to grant special rights; to give special advantages or benefits
A2 v. lack

definition (d) to be short of; to be without; to be missing; to need; to want
A3 v. discern
definition (d) to distinguish; to perceive; to recognize; to discriminate
A4 v. cash
definition (a) to exchange a check (or another money order) for coins and bank notes; to redeem
A5 n. performance
definition (d) show; presentation; execution; act; deed
A6 n. housing
definition (a) lodging; dwelling
A7 n. auditorium
definition (c) large room used for lectures; talks, performances and other events
A8 adj. familiar
definition (a) ordinary; skilled; close; intimate; well-known
A9 n. slash
definition (a) punctuation mark in the form of a diagonal line (/); reduction; decrease
A10 n. record
definition (c) list; evidence; best result ever attained; list of events or actions
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A1 adj. brokered
definition (a) negotiated by an intermediary; settled through a middleman
A2 adj. unjudged
definition (c) objective
A3 adj. fellow
definition (c) having membership in; belonging to (a group, academic organization, etc.); of the same type
A4 adj. global
definition (c) worldwide; universal; of the whole world

A5 adj. alive
definition (c) active; attentive
A6 adj. independent
definition (c) free; autonomous; sovereign; self-reliant; self-sufficient
A7 adj. additional
definition (a) extra; supplemental
A8 adj. earnest
definition (b) serious; sober; sincere; fervent; eager
A9 adj. maximum
definition (b) greatest; most; utmost; highest
A10 adj. relevant
definition (b) pertinent; related; connected to the current subject
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A1 n. abuse
definition (a) maltreatment; corrupt practice; foul language
A2 n. voucher
definition (a) certificate that bears monetary value; coupon; receipt; authorizer; endorser
A3 n. part-time
definition (d) period; era; hour; rate
A4 n. influx
definition (d) inflow; inward flow; place where a stream flows into another body of water
A5 n. study
definition (a) learning; field of learning; thorough investigation; report; analysis
A6 adj. initialed
definition (a) signed with initials; marked with the first letter or letter of a name
A7 n. availability

definition (c) accessibility; attainability; obtainability
A8 n. secret
definition (a) information that is confidential or classified; mystery; unexplained phenomenon
A9 n. pressure
definition (c) exertion of force; application of weight; weight; burden; encumbrance
A10 n. counterbalance
definition (b) equal weight or power acting in opposition
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A1 v. look into
definition (d) to investigate
A2 v. watch
definition (d) to see; to look; to pay attention; to supervise
A3 v. deal
definition (c) to provide; to offer; to distribute; to supply; to sell; to trade
A4 v. elucidate
definition (a) to explain; to clarify; to describe; to depict
A5 v. headquarter
definition (c) to set up a center of operations; to be set up in a center of operations
A6 v. branch
definition (a) to fork; to divide into parts or sections
A7 v. reduce
definition (a) to lessen; to diminish; to decrease
A8 n. appeal
definition (b) request; plea; petition for a new trial or judgment
A9 v. experiment
definition (b) to attempt to discover or test something; to try; to venture; to research

A10 v. upgrade
definition (c) to improve; to raise the quality of
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A1 adj. least
definition (a) smallest in size; smallest in amount; lowest in importance
A2 n. constraint
definition (b) restriction; force; limitation; limit
A3 n. conservative
definition (d) person who is resistant to change; person who favors traditional political parties
A4 n. reinforcement
definition (a) act of strengthening; reward or punishment designed to encourage or discourage a particular
response
A5 n. device
definition (b) apparatus; appliance; gadget; trick; scheme
A6 adj. found
definition (c) discovered
A7 n. wool
definition (b) fleece from some animals; frizzy hair
A8 v. verify
definition (b) to confirm the truth of something
A9 n. part
definition (c) section; piece; region; role; function; side in an agreement
A10 n. support
definition (a) prop; brace; economic assistance; upkeep; encouragement; aid
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A1 adj. terminal
definition (c) end; closing; concluding; final; mortal
A2 adj. steadfast
definition (b) loyal; faithful; unchanging
A3 adj. fussy
definition (c) exacting; choosy; ornate; nagging; annoying
A4 adj. upcoming
definition (c) about to happen; imminent
A5 adj. comfortable
definition (c) easy; relaxing; cosy; financially well to do
A6 adj. traditional
definition (c) customary
A7 adj. gifted
definition (d) talented; skilled; having great natural ability
A8 adj. back
definition (a) behind; after; rear; hind
A9 adj. salient
definition (a) conspicuous; bulging outward; protruding; remarkable; noticeable
A10 adj. prevalent
definition (d) common; widespread; current
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A1 n. license
definition (a) permit; official permission; authorization; document which shows proof of authorization; certificate

A2 n. age
definition (c) period; era; generation
A3 n. asset
definition (c) something of value (property, equipment, goods, etc.); item of quality; something beneficial
A4 n. postage
definition (a) fee for sending letters or packages by mail
A5 n. matter
definition (d) issue; affair; question; problem; substance of a particular composition and consistency
A6 n. vacancy
definition (b) emptiness; available position; job opening
A7 n. coincidence
definition (c) chance occurrence; unforeseen event
A8 n. expert
definition (b) person skilled in a particular area; specialist
A9 n. meaning
definition (a) definition; significance; intention; explanation
A10 n. delivery
definition (c) distribution; liberation; transference
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A1 v. implement
definition (b) to perform; to put into effect; to carry out; to execute; to realize
A2 v. urbanize
definition (c) to make into a city
A3 v. assess
definition (b) to estimate; to gauge; to evaluate; to measure
A4 v. dedicate

definition (c) to devote to; to set apart for; to inscribe (a book, poem, song, story, etc.) to someone
A5 v. mollify
definition (d) to calm; to soften; to pacify; to relieve
A6 v. incline
definition (b) to slope; to bend; to bow; to slant; to influence
A7 v. become
definition (d) to turn into; to develop into; to grow into
A8 v. cause
definition (b) to make happen; to bring about
A9 v. autograph
definition (a) to write one's name by hand; to sign one's name
A10 v. monitor
definition (a) to supervise; to observe; to follow up on; to check up on
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A1 n. picture
definition (d) photograph; drawing; painting; film; embodiment
A2 v. canvass
definition (c) to examine; to debate; to scrutinize; to solicit votes or opinions
A3 adj. evasive
definition (c) avoiding; tending to shrink; elusive
A4 n. department
definition (c) division of a company; section; area
A5 v. propose
definition (d) to suggest; to recommend; to tender; to make an offer of marriage
A6 v. suggest
definition (b) to propose; to mention; to imply; to hint; to evoke

A7 n. nomination
definition (d) appointment; proposal of a candidate (for an office or an honor)
A8 n. subsidiary
definition (b) company that is owned or controlled by another company
A9 v. emulate
definition (c) to imitate; to try to equal or excel; to take after; to copy
A10 v. report
definition (a) to provide a detailed statement about an occurrence or situation; inform
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A1 adj. acquainted
definition (a) familiar; close; intimate; informed; aware
A2 adj. profitable
definition (c) lucrative; paying; rewarding; beneficial; producing income
A3 adj. reasonable
definition (b) rational; logical; intelligent; wise; plausible; likely; credible
A4 adj. actual
definition (b) substantial; real; tangible; current
A5 adj. crowded
definition (b) full; packed; crammed together
A6 adj. several
definition (a) some; few; separate; distinct; individual; various
A7 adj. frisky
definition (b) energetic; full of life; playful; lively
A8 adj. overseas
definition (c) foreign; abroad
A9 adj. adept

definition (c) proficient; skilled; expert
A10 adj. town
definition (a) of a city; local
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A1 n. maintenance
definition (b) upkeep; repairs; livelihood; means of support
A2 n. downturn
definition (d) negative tendency (especially in economy or business)
A3 n. exhibit
definition (a) something presented as evidence in a court of law; display; show
A4 n. scene
definition (a) place where an event occurs; vista; view
A5 n. back order
definition (a) ordered merchandise that is not currently in stock but will be supplied in the future
A6 n. preference
definition (c) favor; liking; fondness; priority; superior status
A7 n. custom
definition (d) habit; tradition; convention
A8 n. mean
definition (d) midpoint; middle; equally far from two extremes; average
A9 n. contest
definition (d) competition
A10 n. dash
definition (c) hyphen; drop; pinch; rush; sprint
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A1 v. feature
definition (a) to characterize; to depict; to describe; to present; to emphasize
A2 v. rectify
definition (d) to fix; to repair; to correct; to calibrate; to adjust
A3 v. comfort
definition (b) to bring relief; to encourage; to console
A4 v. search
definition (a) to hunt for; to look for; to investigate; to examine
A5 v. argue
definition (b) to dispute; to claim; to give reasons
A6 v. overlook
definition (a) to inspect; to supervise; to miss; to omit; to ignore; to excuse
A7 v. inform
definition (b) to communicate data to; to tell; to brief; to notify
A8 v. enhance
definition (c) to increase; to intensify; to improve; to raise the value of
A9 v. believe
definition (d) to have faith in; to assume; to suppose
A10 v. adapt
definition (b) to conform; to change; to make suitable; to match; to fit
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A1 v. deploy
definition (b) to speak out; to move into a position of readiness and availability

A2 adv. rather
definition (c) very quite; to a degree; somewhat; slightly; a bit; might as well
A3 n. combine
definition (a) harvesting machine
A4 n. enlargement
definition (d) expansion; increase in size; magnification
A5 v. dispute
definition (d) to argue; to debate; to contest; to oppose; to fight against
A6 v. attain
definition (d) to reach; to achieve; to fulfill; to realize (a goal, purpose, etc.)
A7 adv. instinctively
definition (d) naturally; spontaneously; intuitively; automatically
A8 n. compare
definition (d) contrast
A9 n. barter
definition (b) exchanging of goods and services; trade
A10 n. account
definition (d) business arrangement; client; funds deposited in a bank
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A1 adj. secure
definition (b) safe; protected; strong; stable; confident
A2 adj. visible
definition (d) in view; observable; obvious; apparent
A3 adj. infant
definition (d) pertaining to a minor
A4 adj. stable

definition (b) steady; firm; lasting; dependable; faithful
A5 adj. distinctive
definition (a) special; unique; different
A6 adj. loyal
definition (b) faithful; true to one's obligations
A7 n. might
definition (b) strength; power; force; bravery
A8 adj. smart
definition (c) intelligent; clever; shrewd; lively; fashionable; stylish
A9 adj. substantive
definition (a) existing independently; real; tangible
A10 adj. comprehensive
definition (d) including a lot; large in scope; extensive
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A1 n. draft
definition (d) rough outline; sketch; written order for payment; conscription
A2 n. constant
definition (a) number with a fixed value; factor
A3 n. behalf
definition (a) representing; in support of
A4 n. revenue
definition (c) income; return; gains; government income earned through taxation
A5 n. litter
definition (a) refuse; trash; disorder
A6 n. expectation
definition (d) anticipation; longing or waiting for; hope

A7 n. deregulation
definition (d) transferal of ownership from government to private hands; privatization
A8 n. reject
definition (c) something or someone that does not match up to standards; object of lower quality; outcast
A9 n. equity
definition (d) honesty; fairness; justice
A10 n. court
definition (d) yard; formal reception; place where legal trials take place
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A1 v. cancel
definition (d) to call off; to annul; to terminate; to stop
A2 v. arrest
definition (a) to detain; to slow down; to capture; to imprison
A3 v. hurry
definition (d) to make haste; to rush; to urge; to prod; to dash
A4 v. file
definition (a) to arrange papers methodically for preservation and reference; to submit in a formal way
A5 v. patch
definition (b) to cover a hole with a piece of material; to use to cover a hole
A6 v. break down
definition (a) to fail; to collapse; to defeat; to overthrow; to descend
A7 n. loyalty
definition (c) faithfulness; devotion; constancy
A8 v. ought
definition (a) to need to; must; to be obligated
A9 v. change

definition (d) to alter; to replace; to become different
A10 v. lumber
definition (a) to move heavily or awkwardly; to accumulate; to collect
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A1 n. newsletter
definition (c) short informational periodical that is usually distributed to the members of an interest group
A2 n. plan
definition (a) program; scheme; agenda; timetable; schedule
A3 n. membership
definition (c) state of belonging to an organization or group; fellowship
A4 n. carriage
definition (b) coach; buggy; transportation
A5 v. process
definition (a) to treat; to adapt; to prepare; to make ready
A6 n. establishment
definition (c) anything that is set up; institution (i.e. business, church, authority, government, etc.)
A7 n. banquet
definition (a) celebration; feast; dinner; drinking
A8 v. tow
definition (b) to pull; to drag
A9 n. opportunity
definition (a) chance; occasion; favorable time to act
A10 v. must
definition (b) to have to; to be obligated; to be likely or probable
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A1 adj. promotional
definition (a) of publicizing; of advancement; of encouragement; of fostering; of an enterprise
A2 adj. hard
definition (c) difficult; complicated; rigid; stiff
A3 adj. objective
definition (d) impartial; unbiased; existing outside of the mind
A4 adj. few
definition (a) little; not many; some
A5 adj. congruent
definition (d) identical; corresponding; in agreement; harmonious
A6 adj. creative
definition (b) inventive; innovative; artistic
A7 adj. convenient
definition (c) comfortable; useful; serviceable
A8 adj. content
definition (b) satisfied; pleased
A9 adj. prosaic
definition (b) common; regular; boring; tedious; dull
A10 adj. preventive
definition (d) averting; avoiding; delaying; inhibiting
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A1 n. combination
definition (a) joining; union; an ordered sequence

A2 n. anticipation
definition (d) expectation; hope; intuition
A3 n. sink
definition (d) wash basin; sewer; drain; cesspool; place where criminals gather
A4 n. lock
definition (b) fastening mechanism which is opened with a key or other device
A5 n. nuance
definition (b) slight difference; subtle distinction
A6 n. sneakers
definition (b) sports shoe; one who moves about stealthily; one who acts furtively
A7 n. strength
definition (a) durability; determination; resolve; power; intensity; force
A8 v. salvage
definition (c) to save from destruction; to rescue
A9 n. pretense
definition (d) feigning; impersonation; false show; claim; assertion
A10 n. growth
definition (d) development; progress
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A1 v. direct
definition (d) to guide; to lead; to instruct; to manage; to supervise
A2 v. adopt
definition (d) to form a relationship with another person
A3 v. format
definition (c) to design the appearance of; to arrange; to prepare a diskette or hard disk for use
A4 v. assume

definition (c) to suppose; to take on a position or duty; to accept an idea
A5 v. entitle
definition (d) to give a heading or name to (i.e. a book, painting, etc.); to grant a right; to claim something
A6 v. merge
definition (d) to blend; to be blended; to combine or unite into a single body; to be assimilated
A7 v. excite
definition (a) to stir up; to arouse feelings; to provoke; to stimulate
A8 n. vendor
definition (b) salesman; supplier; automatic machine for selling goods
A9 n. factor
definition (b) cause; agent; broker; financier; money lender
A10 v. place
definition (b) to put; to lay; to lodge; to nominate; to appoint
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A1 v. brake
definition (b) to stop a vehicle; to slow down a vehicle
A2 v. complicate
definition (c) to confuse; to make hard to understand; to make difficult; to make complex
A3 n. division
definition (b) partitioning; department; faculty; ranking; level according to difficulty
A4 v. nominate
definition (d) to appoint someone (for a position, office, or honor); to designate; to select
A5 adj. aware
definition (d) attentive; conscious of
A6 n. applicant
definition (a) candidate; nominee

A7 n. cognition
definition (b) awareness; perception
A8 v. reward
definition (d) to recompense someone for a service
A9 v. object
definition (a) to oppose; to protest
A10 n. card
definition (c) thin and flat object
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A1 adj. uncertain
definition (b) doubtful; not reliable; ambiguous
A2 adj. commercial
definition (d) pertaining to business; pertaining to buying and selling
A3 adj. horrible
definition (d) terrible; awful; disgusting
A4 adj. wry
definition (a) distorted; crooked; twisted; askew
A5 adj. impatient
definition (d) unable to wait; intolerant; restless
A6 n. loss
definition (c) opposite of profit; deprivation; defeat; destruction
A7 n. waste
definition (d) misuse; loss; rubbish; garbage; sewage
A8 adj. further
definition (c) more distant; additional
A9 adj. surface

definition (c) external
A10 adj. complacent
definition (d) content; self-satisfied; comfortable; smug
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A1 n. width
definition (b) breadth; thickness
A2 n. grocery
definition (c) store which sells food and other household goods
A3 n. mind
definition (b) brain; memory; recollection; opinion; intention; desire
A4 n. intelligence
definition (a) ability to reason and understand; cleverness; brilliance; information
A5 n. environment
definition (b) surroundings; conditions in which someone or something lives
A6 n. pushy
definition (b) cat (Slang); feline
A7 n. objection
definition (d) opposition; appeal; denial; protest
A8 n. table
definition (d) list of information arranged in columns and rows; chart; flat surface
A9 n. crate
definition (c) wooden box; old car; old plane
A10 n. feature
definition (b) characteristic; function; capability (of a product, machine, device, software etc.)
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A1 v. serve
definition (a) to tend to; to attend; to work; to perform a duty or task
A2 v. repair
definition (b) to fix; to mend; to correct a problem or malfunction
A3 v. work
definition (d) to labor; to act; to operate; to activate; to process
A4 v. seem
definition (b) to appear to be; to look like; to give the impression of; to have the appearance of
A5 v. soar
definition (c) to glide; to fly upward; to ascend; to increase; to rise
A6 v. employ
definition (d) to hire as a worker; to activate; to operate; to use
A7 v. lecture
definition (b) to deliver a discourse before an audience; to reprimand tediously
A8 v. simulate
definition (b) to copy; to pretend; to fake
A9 v. occasion
definition (d) to cause; to incite; to bring to pass
A10 v. arrange
definition (c) to organize; to settle; to structure; to order; to systematize
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