TOEIC Vocabulary Pack: Essential 80 Terms (Part 1)

A complete set of 80 TOEIC vocabulary terms covers essential nouns, verbs, and adjectives from Cô Vũ Thị Mai Phương's lecture on exam trends. Each term is paired with its English definition based on the provided Vietnamese context.

wait in line

To stand and wait in a queue for one's turn.

wipe something off something

To remove something from a surface by rubbing it.

throw away

To discard or get rid of something that is no longer needed.

shovel

A tool used for digging or moving bulk material, or the act of using such a tool.

rearrange

To change the position, time, or order of something.

vehicle

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

rack

A framework or stand used for holding, storing, or displaying objects.

stack

A neat pile of objects, usually arranged one on top of another.

sweep

To clean a floor or surface using a broom or brush.

material

The physical substance or matter from which things are made.

mostly

Mainly, for the most part, or in the majority of cases.

tenant

A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

vendor

A person or company that offers goods or services for sale.

maintenance

The work of keeping something in good condition or working order.

personnel

The people employed in an organization or the human resources department.

division

A separate part, section, or department within a larger organization.

corridor

A long passage or hallway in a building with doors leading into rooms.

achieve

To successfully reach a goal or objective through effort and skill.

turn out

To happen in a particular way, or to attend an event.

available

Ready for use, or able to be obtained or reached.

prototype

A preliminary or original model of something from which others are developed.

nominate

To formally propose someone as a candidate for a position, election, or award.

organize

To arrange, plan, or coordinate an event or a structured whole.

prescription

A doctor's written instruction that authorizes medicine or treatment for a patient.

fundraiser

An event or person dedicated to raising money for a specific cause.

merchandise

Goods or products that are bought and sold in business.

accounting

The systematic process of recording and managing financial accounts.

invoice

A bill or list of goods and services provided, showing the amount due.

authorize

To give official permission, power, or approval to someone.

uneventful

Lacking interesting, exciting, or important occurrences.

behind schedule

Finishing or happening later than the officially planned time.

hospitality

The friendly and generous treatment and entertainment of guests.

meteorology

The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather phenomena.

absent

Not present in a place, at an event, or during an occasion.

stamp

A small adhesive paper stuck to mail to show postage has been paid.

retirement

The act of leaving one's professional career and ceasing to work permanently.

demonstrate

To clearly show, prove, or illustrate something by example.

compact

Small, dense, and neatly packed together.

registration

The formal act of recording information or a name on an official list.

reduction

The act of making something smaller or less in size, amount, or degree.

ingredient

Any of the substances or foods combined to make a particular dish.

entirely

Completely, fully, or in every way.

investigation

A formal and systematic examination or research into a matter.

lack

The state of being without or not having enough of something necessary.

qualified

Having the necessary certifications, skills, or experience for a job.

preference

A greater liking for one alternative or choice over others.

negotiate

To discuss terms in order to reach an agreement or compromise.

oversee

To supervise or watch over a person, project, or piece of work.

merger

The combination of two or more entities or companies into one single body.

assignment

A specific task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties.

mention

To refer to or speak about something briefly and without detail.

out of service

Not functioning or not available for public use.

initiative

The ability to act independently or a new plan intended to solve a problem.

avoid

To keep away from or prevent something from happening.

certification

The official process of providing a document that proves a certain status.

annual

Occurring, appearing, or happening once every year.

donor

A person or organization that provides a gift, money, or contribution.

unfortunately

Used to express regret or to say that something is unlucky or sad.

remove

To take something away or eliminate it from its current position.

glance

A very brief or hurried look at someone or something.

assign

To allocate a particular task, duty, or role to a specific person.

press conference

A formal meeting where a person or group makes an official announcement to journalists.

crucial

Developing or involving a situation of great importance or necessity.

assemble

To gather together in one place for a common purpose or to put parts together.

opportunity

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something desirable.

capacity

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce.

adjacent

Next to, adjoining, or share a common border with something else.

adjacent to

Specifically located next to or very near a particular location.

designate

To officially assign, name, or choose someone or something for a specific purpose.

alternate

To repeat in turns or to happen every second time.

feature

A distinctive attribute or characteristic of something.

proceeds

The total amount of money obtained from an event, sale, or activity.

refreshments

Small amounts of food and drink provided during an event or meeting.

refer

To mention, allude to, or direct attention towards something.

guest speaker

An invited individual who gives a talk or presentation at a formal event.

uncover

To discover, reveal, or find out something previously hidden.

intricate

Having many complex, detailed, or interconnected parts.

revise

To re-examine and make changes or corrections to improve something.

commemorate

To recall and show respect for an event or person from the past.

association

An organized group of people with a common purpose, or a connection between ideas.