Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A word used to say farewell or goodbye to someone.

Example: I have to go now, so bye!

Definition: A situation in which a player or team does not have to compete in a round of a tournament and automatically moves to the next round.

Example: He received a bye in the first round of the tournament, allowing him to advance without playing.

Definition: Relating to a time that has passed or is no longer in existence.

Example: The museum showcases artifacts from bygone eras.

Definition: Something that has happened in the past, often referring to a situation or event that is no longer relevant or important.

Example: We should forget our arguments and let bygones be bygones.

Definition: A rule or law made by an organization to control its own activities and members.

Example: The committee proposed a new bylaw to improve the organization's governance.

Definition: A line in a newspaper or magazine that shows the name of the writer of an article.

Example: The article had a byline that read 'John Smith'.

Definition: To publish an article in a newspaper or magazine with the author's name printed next to it.

Example: The journalist was proud to byline her first article in the national newspaper.

Definition: A road or route that goes around a difficult area, or a way to avoid something.

Example: The new bypass will help reduce traffic in the city center.

Definition: To avoid something by taking a different route or method, often to ignore rules or procedures.

Example: The engineer decided to bypass the damaged section of the road by using a detour.

Definition: A secondary result or effect that happens as a result of making something else.

Example: The factory's waste is a byproduct of the manufacturing process.

Definition: A lung disease caused by breathing in dust from cotton, flax, or hemp, leading to symptoms like coughing and difficulty breathing.

Example: Workers in the textile industry are at risk of developing byssinosis due to prolonged exposure to cotton dust.

Definition: A person who is present at an event but does not take part in it.

Example: The bystander witnessed the accident but did not intervene.

Definition: A group of eight bits that computers use to store information, often representing a single character or a small amount of data.

Example: The file size is measured in bytes, and it determines how much data can be stored.

Definition: To travel in a taxi or to drive a taxi.

Example: We cabbed to the concert last night.

Definition: A vehicle that can be hired to take passengers to different places, often called a taxi.

Example: I took a cab to the airport to catch my flight.