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Exam: TOEIC

payer

IPA: //ˈpeɪər//

KK: /ˈpeɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that is responsible for paying money, such as a bill or a debt.

Example: The payer of the invoice must ensure that the payment is made on time.

paygrade

IPA: //ˈpeɪˌɡreɪd//

KK: /peɪˌɡreɪd/

noun

Definition: A level in a system that determines how much a person is paid, often based on their job responsibilities and experience.

Example: Employees are classified into different paygrades based on their roles and performance.

paymaster

IPA: //ˈpeɪˌmæs.tər//

KK: /ˈpeɪˌmæs.tɚ/

noun

Definition: A person responsible for distributing payments, such as salaries or wages, to employees or workers.

Example: The paymaster ensured that all employees received their salaries on time.

payment

IPA: /ˈpeɪmənt/

KK: /ˈpeɪmənt/

noun

Definition: A sum of money that is given in exchange for goods or services, or the action of giving that money.

Example: She made a payment for her new car yesterday.

payoff

IPA: //ˈpeɪ.ɔf//

KK: /ˈpeɪˌɔf/

adjective

Definition: A result or benefit gained from an action or decision, often after a period of effort or investment.

Example: The payoff from her hard work was a promotion at her job.

noun

Definition: A payoff is a final payment or reward, often given as a settlement or in return for something, such as a bribe or the conclusion of a situation.

Example: The company received a large payoff after the successful merger.

payor

IPA: //ˈpeɪər//

KK: /ˈpeɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that makes a payment, especially in a financial context.

Example: The payor is responsible for settling the invoice by the due date.

payout

IPA: /ˈpeɪ.aʊt/

KK: /ˈpeɪˌaʊt/

noun

Definition: A payment of money, often a large sum, given to someone, especially as compensation or a share of profits.

Example: The company announced a significant payout to its shareholders this quarter.

payroll

IPA: //ˈpeɪroʊl//

KK: /ˈpeɪˌroʊl/

noun

Definition: A record of employees who are paid by a company, including how much money each person earns.

Example: The company updated its payroll to include new employees.

peddler

IPA: /ˈpɛd.lər/

KK: /ˈpɛd.lɚ/

noun

Definition: A person who travels around selling goods, often from place to place, such as on the street or door to door.

Example: The peddler sold fresh fruits and vegetables to the people in the neighborhood.

pending

IPA: /ˈpɛndɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpɛndɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is not yet decided or settled and is waiting for a conclusion or confirmation.

Example: The application is still pending approval from the committee.

preposition

Definition: This word is used to describe a situation where something is waiting to be decided or completed. It often refers to a state of being unresolved or awaiting action.

Example: The application is still pending approval from the committee.

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