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Exam: TOEIC

pawnbroker

IPA: /ˈpɔːnˌbroʊkər/

KK: /ˈpɔːnˌbroʊkər/

noun

Definition: A person or business that lends money to people in exchange for personal items that are kept as security until the loan is paid back.

Example: She took her grandmother's jewelry to the pawnbroker to get some quick cash.

pawnbroking

IPA: /ˈpɔːnˌbroʊkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpɔːnˌbroʊkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The activity of lending money in exchange for personal items that can be sold if the loan is not paid back.

Example: He started a pawnbroking business to help people get quick cash for their valuables.

pawner

IPA: /ˈpɔːnər/

KK: /ˈpɔːnər/

noun

Definition: A person who gives an item to a pawnbroker in exchange for money, with the item held as collateral until the money is repaid.

Example: The pawner left his watch at the shop to get some quick cash.

pawnshop

IPA: /ˈpɔːnʃɒp/

KK: /pɔnʃɑp/

noun

Definition: A store where people can buy or sell items, often valuable, and where items can be given as collateral for loans.

Example: I went to the pawnshop to see if I could sell my old guitar.

pay

IPA: /peɪ/

KK: /peɪ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to money that is given or received for work or services.

Example: The pay rate for this job is higher than average.

noun

Definition: Money that is given to someone for work they have done or for services they have provided.

Example: The pay for this job is higher than I expected.

transitive verb

Definition: To give money to someone for goods or services, or to settle a debt or obligation.

Example: I need to pay the rent by the end of the month.

payable

IPA: /ˈpeɪəbl/

KK: /ˈpeɪəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that needs to be paid or is due for payment.

Example: The invoice is payable within 30 days.

noun

Definition: Money that is owed to someone, usually a creditor or supplier. It often refers to amounts that need to be paid in the future.

Example: The company has many payables that need to be settled by the end of the month.

payback

IPA: /ˈpeɪbæk/

KK: /ˈpeɪˌbæk/

noun

Definition: The amount of money or benefit received as a result of a previous action or investment.

Example: The payback from the project was much higher than we expected.

paycheck

IPA: /ˈpeɪˌtʃɛk/

KK: /ˈpeɪˌtʃɛk/

noun

Definition: A document that shows the amount of money an employer pays to an employee for their work, usually issued regularly.

Example: I received my paycheck in the mail today.

payday

IPA: //ˈpeɪ.deɪ//

KK: /ˈpeɪˌdeɪ/

noun

Definition: A specific day when employees receive their wages or salary.

Example: Many people look forward to payday because it means they can pay their bills and enjoy some leisure activities.

payee

IPA: /peɪˈi/

KK: /peɪˈi/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that receives money that is paid to them.

Example: The payee must sign the check before cashing it.

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