TOEIC Speaking & Writing Vocabulary

120 essential terms covering restaurants, offices, shopping, travel, health, technology, environment and other key TOEIC Speaking & Writing topics.

Fork

Nĩa

Ladle

vá múc canh

Napkin

khăn ăn

Reservation

Đặt trước, thường để giữ chỗ cho bữa ăn, khách sạn hoặc sự kiện.

Appetizer

Món khai vị, thường được phục vụ trước bữa chính để kích thích sự thèm ăn.

Main course

Món ăn chính trong bữa ăn, thường là món lớn nhất và nhiều dinh dưỡng nhất.

Dessert

Món ăn thường được phục vụ sau bữa chính, thường là ngọt và dùng để kết thúc bữa ăn.

Banquet

bữa tiệc

Barista

Nhân viên pha chế cà phê

Bartender

Người pha chế

Workaholic

Someone who compulsively works long and hard hours.

Tax

A compulsory financial charge levied by a government.

Job description

A written statement outlining duties and responsibilities of a position.

Accounting

The process of recording, summarizing and reporting financial transactions.

Department

A distinct part of an organization with a specific function.

Co-worker

A person who works with another; a colleague.

Employer

A person or organization that hires and pays workers.

Employee

A person who works for wages or salary under an employer.

Revenue

Total income generated before any costs are deducted.

Profit

The financial gain remaining after costs are subtracted from revenue.

Budget

A plan of expected income and expenditure for a period.

Strategy

A long-term plan designed to achieve specific goals.

Contract

A legally binding written or spoken agreement.

Negotiation

Discussion aimed at reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.

Effective

Successful in producing the desired result.

Efficiency

Ability to accomplish a task with minimum waste of time or resources.

Beverage

Any kind of drink, hot or cold.

Bargain

(n) A good deal; (v) to negotiate a lower price.

Coupon

A voucher that gives the holder a discount on goods or services.

Out of stock

Not available for sale because all items have been sold.

Purchase

The act of buying something.

Queue

A line of people waiting for something.

Discount

A reduction in the usual price of something.

Shopping cart

A wheeled basket used to carry goods while shopping.

Frozen food

Food preserved by freezing to extend shelf life.

Dairy product

Food made from milk, such as cheese or yogurt.

Checkout

The place where payment is made in a store.

Receipt

Written proof that money or goods have been received.

Invoice

A detailed bill listing goods or services supplied and their cost.

Easter

Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Bouquet

An arranged bunch of flowers given as a gift or decoration.

Candle

A cylinder of wax with a wick used for light or decoration.

Cozy

Warm, comfortable and inviting in atmosphere.

Memorable

Worth remembering; not easily forgotten.

To toast

To raise glasses and drink in honor of someone or something.

Uniform

Special set of clothes worn by members of the same organization.

Lecturer

A person who gives talks or teaches at a college or university.

Curriculum

The subjects that make up a course of study.

Presentation

A formal talk or demonstration to an audience.

Discuss

To talk about something in detail, exchanging ideas or opinions.

Take notes

To write down key information for future reference.

Highway

A main public road, especially one connecting towns or cities.

Sidewalk

A paved path for pedestrians beside a street or road.

Crossroads

A place where two or more roads intersect.

Traffic jam

A long line of vehicles unable to move or moving very slowly.

Parking lot

An area where vehicles may be parked.

Vehicle

A machine, such as a car or bus, used for transporting people or goods.

Commute

To travel regularly between home and place of work or study.

Furniture

Large movable items such as tables, chairs, beds or cabinets.

Accommodation

A place to live, stay or work in.

Balcony

A platform projecting from a building, enclosed by a railing.

Amenity

A desirable or useful feature of a building or place.

Keyless smart lock

An electronic door lock that operates without a traditional key.

Sliding glass door

A large glass door that opens by sliding along a track.

Sunbathe

To sit or lie in the sun to get a suntan.

Breath-taking view

An extremely beautiful or impressive scenic sight.

Lifeguard

A person trained to rescue swimmers in danger.

Sunscreen

A lotion that protects the skin from harmful UV rays.

Surfboard

A long board used to ride waves in the ocean.

Get into shape

To become physically fit and healthy.

Sedentary lifestyle

A way of life with much sitting and little physical activity.

Stamina

Physical or mental endurance to sustain prolonged effort.

Treadmill

An exercise machine with a moving belt for walking or running in place.

Personal trainer

A fitness professional who coaches individuals toward health goals.

A change of scenery

A move to different surroundings for refreshment or relief.

Peak season

The time of highest demand or activity for a service or location.

Souvenir

An object kept as a reminder of a place or event.

Tutorial

A small-group or one-to-one instructional session.

Undergraduate

A student working toward their first university degree.

Tuition

Money charged for instruction or teaching.

Distract

To draw attention away from something.

Concentrate

To focus one’s attention or mental effort on something.

Washing machine

An appliance for washing clothes automatically.

Do chores

To perform routine household tasks.

Make use of time

To utilize time efficiently and productively.

Shopping mall

A large enclosed complex containing many stores.

Fitting room

A booth where customers try on clothes before buying.

Voucher

A certificate that entitles the holder to goods or services.

Comedy show

A program designed to make the audience laugh.

Episode

A single installment of a television or radio series.

Subtitle

Captions translating or transcribing dialogue at the bottom of a screen.

Soundtrack

All of the recorded music of a film or TV production.

Working condition

The environment and terms under which a person works.

Promotion

Advancement to a higher job position or rank.

Job satisfaction

A sense of fulfillment and contentment at work.

Flavor

The distinctive taste of food or drink.

Recipe

Detailed instructions for preparing a particular dish.

Food safety

Practices that prevent foodborne illness and contamination.

Bookworm

A person who loves reading and spends much time doing it.

Page-turner

A very engaging book that is hard to put down.