Word sets: TOEIC170 words
- clientB2nounsomeone who pays an expert, agency or firm to do a job for them or give them advice
- memoB1nouna short written message sent to other people in the same company or office
- reservationB1nounan arrangement to keep a table, room or seat for you; also a doubt about something
- faxB1nouna document sent through a phone line by a machine, or the machine that does this
- sincerelyB2adverbin a way that shows you really mean what you say; also used to end a formal letter
- sometimeB1adverbat a time in the past or future that is not known or not fixed
- supervisorB2nouna person whose job is to watch over other workers or students and make sure the work is done well
- refundB1nounmoney that is given back to you, for example when you return something you bought
- goodsB1nounthings that are made to be sold, or things that you own and can carry
- workshopB1nouna meeting where people learn and practice a skill together; also a room where things are made or repaired
- deadlineB1nouna fixed time or day by which something must be finished
- invoiceC1nouna document that lists goods or services provided and how much must be paid for them
- brochureB2nouna thin book with pictures that gives information about a product, place or service
- accountantB1nouna person whose job is to keep or check financial records and prepare tax reports
- lobbyC1verbto try to persuade politicians or officials to support a law or decision that helps your group
- encloseB1verbto surround something on all sides, or to put something inside an envelope with a letter
- applicantB2nouna person who formally asks for something, such as a job, a visa or a place at university
- seminarB2nouna class or meeting where a small group discusses a subject with a teacher or expert
- technicianB2nouna person whose job is to check, repair or operate technical or scientific equipment
- travelerB1nouna person who is making a journey, especially a long one to different places
- callerB1nouna person who makes a phone call to someone
- luggageB1nounthe bags and suitcases that you take with you when you travel
- shipmentB2nouna quantity of goods sent to a place, or the act of sending them
- inferB2verbto reach a conclusion from evidence or hints rather than from something said directly
- rentalB2nounthe act of renting something, or something that you rent, such as a car or an apartment
- warrantyB1nouna written promise from a company to repair or replace a product if it breaks within a set time
- receptionB1nounthe desk where visitors arrive in a hotel or office; also a formal party, or how people react to something
- leaseB2nouna legal agreement that lets you use a house, flat or land for a time if you pay rent
- notifyB2verbto officially tell someone about something, usually so they can act on it
- previewB2nouna chance to see something such as a film, show or product before other people can
- attendantB2nouna person whose job is to serve the public, for example on a plane or in a parking lot
- subscriptionB2nounmoney you pay regularly to receive a service, product or magazine
- convenientB1adjectiveeasy to use or suitable for your plans, so it saves you time or trouble
- manualB2adjectivedone by people using their hands, without help from machines or computers
- obtainB1verbto get something, often by making an effort or following an official process
- ovalB2adjectiveshaped like an egg or a long circle
- inventoryB2nounall the goods a store or company has available to sell or use; a list of them
- outdoorB1adjectiveused, done or found outside, not inside a building
- destinationB1nounthe place where someone or something is going
- postponeB2verbto move an event or action to a later time than planned
- contradictB2verbto say the opposite of what someone has said; or to show that something is not true
- inferenceB2nouna conclusion you reach from the facts you have, not from being told directly
- compactB2adjectivesmall, with all the parts fitting neatly into a small space
- merchandiseB2noungoods that are bought and sold, or products that are sold to promote a brand or event
- identificationB2nounan official document that shows who you are; also the process of recognizing someone or something
- couponB1nouna small piece of paper or a code that gives you a lower price on something
- departB1verbto leave a place, especially at the start of a journey
- rescheduleB1verbto change the time or date of a planned event or meeting
- tacticC2nouna planned action or method used to achieve a particular goal
- renovationB2nounwork done to repair and improve an old building or room so that it looks new
- upgradeB2verbto make a machine, system or service better or more modern, often by adding new parts
- precedeB2verbto happen or come before something else in time, order or position
- replacementB2nouna new thing or person that takes the place of another, or the act of replacing
- dineB2verbto eat dinner, especially in a restaurant or as part of a formal event
- passportB1nounan official document that proves who you are and lets you travel to other countries
- coworkerB1nouna person you work with at the same company or workplace
- upcomingB2adjectivegoing to happen soon
- cabinetB2nounthe group of senior ministers who lead a government and make its main decisions
- applianceC1nouna machine used in the home, such as a fridge or washing machine
- explanatoryC1adjectivegiving reasons or details that help to make something clear
- instructorB1nouna person whose job is to teach a practical skill or sport
- keyboardB1nounthe row of keys used to enter text into a computer, or to play music on a piano
- mediaB2nountelevision, radio, newspapers and the internet, seen as ways of giving news and information to many people
- validB2adjectivebased on good reasons or facts, so it deserves to be taken seriously; also officially acceptable
- admissionB2nounbeing allowed to enter a place, join a school or stay in hospital; also the cost of entry
- laptopB2nouna small computer you can carry and use on your knees or a desk
- electricalB1adjectiveusing, producing or connected with electricity
- airplaneB1nouna vehicle with wings and engines that flies through the air carrying people or goods
- assignmentB1nouna piece of work given to a student or employee as part of their studies or job
- exitB1nouna door or way out of a place; also the act of leaving
- attendeeC1nouna person who is present at an event, such as a meeting or a conference
- cruiseB2verbto travel by ship for pleasure, or to move along smoothly at a steady speed
- comprehensionB2nounthe ability to understand something, especially spoken or written language
- medicationB2nouna medicine or drug that you take to treat an illness
- renewB1verbto make something valid for a further period of time, or to begin something again with new energy
- tenantB2nouna person who pays rent to live in a house or use land or a building
- sandwichedC2adjectivesqueezed into a small space between two people or things
- departureB1nounthe act of leaving a place, or a person leaving a job
- miniB2adjectivemuch smaller than others of the same kind
- fitnessB1nounthe condition of being strong and healthy, especially from exercise
- inconvenienceB2nouna small problem or difficulty that makes something harder or less comfortable for someone
- banquetB2nouna large formal meal for many people, often to celebrate a special event
- closetB1nouna small room or cupboard built into a wall, used for keeping clothes or other things
- expireC1verbto come to an end, especially when a time limit for using or being valid is reached
- photocopyB1nouna paper copy of a document made by a machine
- renovateB2verbto repair and improve an old building or room so that it looks new
- donationB2nounmoney or goods given to help a person or organization, especially a charity; also giving blood or an organ
- feedbackB2nouncomments about how well or badly someone has done something, given to help them improve
- shortlyB1adverbsoon, or a short time before or after something
- snackB1nouna little bit of food you have when it isn't mealtime
- warehouseB2nouna large building where goods are stored before they are sold or sent to customers
- copierB2nouna machine that makes paper copies of documents
- providerB2nouna person or company that supplies a service or product to others
- beverageB2nouna drink, especially one other than water
- inspectionB2nouna careful check of something or someone, often by an official, to see that rules are followed
- recipientB2nouna person who receives something, such as a letter, payment, gift or award
- inspectB2verbto look at something carefully to check it is correct or in good condition
- mechanicB1nouna person whose job is to repair and look after engines, especially in cars and motorbikes
- mergerB2nounthe joining of two or more companies or organizations into one
- ingredientB1nounone of the foods you mix together to make a dish; also one part of something successful
- rewriteB1verbto write something again in a different or better way
- itineraryC1nouna detailed plan for a journey that lists the places you will visit and when
- workplaceB1nouna place such as an office or factory where people do their jobs
- architectB1nouna person whose job is to design buildings; also the person who plans an idea
- eligibleB2adjectivehaving the right or meeting the conditions to do or get something
- indoorsB1adverbinside a building, not outside
- baggageB1nounthe bags and cases that you take with you when you travel
- dialB2nouna round part of a clock or meter that shows a number, or a knob you turn
- labB1nouna room or building where scientists do experiments and tests; short for laboratory
- submissionB2nounthe act of sending a document, form or idea to someone for a decision; the thing sent
- bulletinB2nouna short official message or report, often shared with a group or on the news
- certificateB2nounan official paper that proves a fact about you, or that you have passed a course or exam
- gymB1nouna place with equipment where people exercise; a large room in a school for sports
- respondentC1nouna person who answers questions in a survey, or who defends themselves in a court case
- overtimeB2nountime you work beyond your normal hours, or the extra money paid for it
- batteryC1nouna device that stores and supplies electricity; also a large group of similar things, like tests
- donateB2verbto give money, goods, blood or time to help a person or organization, without getting paid
- outstandingB1adjectiveextremely good, much better than others
- skimB2verbto read quickly for the main points; or to take fat or foam off the top of a liquid
- briefcaseB2nouna thin case with a handle that people carry to work for papers and a laptop
- impactB1nouna strong effect that something has on a person, situation or thing
- innovativeB2adjectiveusing new ideas or methods that are different from what was done before
- inquireB2verbto ask for information about something, usually in a polite or official way
- overnightB1adjectivelasting or happening through the night
- venueB2nounthe place where an event such as a concert, match or meeting happens
- commuterB2nouna person who travels some distance between home and work every day
- logoB1nouna small design or symbol that a company or group uses to show who it is
- newsletterB1nouna short report of news and events sent regularly to members of a group or customers
- advisorB2nouna person whose job is to give expert help and suggestions about a particular subject
- cartridgeB2nouna small container that holds ink, toner or gas and is easy to replace in a machine
- shopperB1nouna person who is buying things in a shop or online
- tagB2nouna small piece of paper, plastic or cloth fixed to something to show information about it
- announcerB2nouna person whose job is to read news or announcements on radio, television or at an event
- aspectB1nounone part or feature of a situation, problem or idea
- auditB2nounan official check of a company's accounts, or a careful check of how something is done
- contractorC1nounsomeone, or a firm, that another company pays to do a particular job, such as building work
- passwordB1nouna secret group of letters or numbers you type to use a computer, account or app
- prohibitB2verbto officially say that something must not be done or used
- terminalB1nouna building at an airport, or a station where buses or trains start and end their journeys
- cartB1nouna wheeled basket or frame that you push to carry goods, for example in a store
- inkB1nouncolored liquid used for writing, drawing or printing
- superviseB2verbto watch and direct people or an activity to make sure it is done correctly and safely
- developerB2nouna person or company that builds software, or that builds houses and offices on land
- headquartersB2nounthe main office of a company or organization, where the leaders work
- shuttleB2nouna bus, van or plane that makes regular short trips between two places
- stationeryB2nounpaper, envelopes, pens and other small items used for writing in an office
- subscribeB2verbto pay regularly to receive a service, a magazine or online content
- alikeB2adjectivevery similar to each other
- flavorB1nounthe taste of a food or drink, or a particular taste that something has
- recipeB2nouna set of instructions that tells you how to cook a dish; also a way to get a result
- refreshmentB2nounfood and drinks served at a meeting, event or journey; usually plural
- administrativeB2adjectiverelating to the work of organizing and running a company, school or office
- authorizeB2verbto give official permission for something to happen, or for someone to do something
- commonlyB1adverbusually or by many people
- distributionB1nounthe act of giving or sending things to many people or places; the way something is shared out
- accommodateB2verbto have enough space for people or things, or to change plans to suit someone
- affordableB2adjectivecheap enough for ordinary people to pay for
- annoyedB1adjectiveslightly angry because something or someone is bothering you
- commuteB2verbto travel regularly between your home and your work or school
- coordinateC1verbto organize different people or activities so that they work well together
- paperworkB2nounthe written documents, forms and records that you must complete for an official or business process
- authorityB1nounthe power to give orders or make decisions; also an official group with this power
- fluB1nounan illness like a bad cold, with fever, aches and tiredness, caused by a virus
- installationB2nounthe act of putting a machine or program in place so that it is ready to use
- trainerB2nouna person who teaches people or animals to do a job, sport or skill
- availabilityB2nounwhether something can be bought, used or got, or whether someone is free to do something
- bargainB1nounsomething bought for less than its usual price; also an agreement between people
- complimentaryC1adjectivegiven free, especially by a hotel, shop or company; also saying nice things about someone
- hikeB1nouna long walk in the countryside or mountains; informally, a big rise in prices
- productivityC1nounhow much a person, machine or company produces compared with the time or money used
Word list: TOEIC Service List 1.2 (Browne & Culligan), CC BY-SA 4.0. Only words with a full Gloss page are included, in the list’s order.