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Exam: TOEIC

pension

IPA: /ˈpɛnʃən/

KK: /ˈpɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A regular payment made to someone after they retire, usually based on their previous earnings, or a type of small hotel that offers meals and lodging.

Example: After working for thirty years, she finally received her pension, which allowed her to enjoy her retirement.

transitive verb

Definition: A regular payment made to a person after they retire from work, usually based on their previous earnings and years of service.

Example: After working for thirty years, she received a pension that allowed her to enjoy her retirement.

pensionable

IPA: /ˈpɛnʃənəbl/

KK: /ˈpɛnʃənəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is eligible to receive a retirement payment after a certain period of work.

Example: Many employees look for pensionable jobs to secure their financial future after retirement.

perk

IPA: /ˈpɜr.ki/

KK: /pɜrki/

adjective

Definition: Having a lively and cheerful attitude; energetic and full of life.

Example: She always has a perky smile that brightens everyone's day.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become lively or cheerful; to stand or sit up in a lively way.

Example: After a good night's sleep, she perked up and was ready to start the day.

noun

Definition: A benefit or advantage that comes with a job or situation, often in addition to regular pay.

Example: One of the perks of working at that company is the free gym membership.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something stand up or become more alert, often used to describe animals or their body parts reacting to something.

Example: The dog perked its ears when it heard a strange sound.

persuade

IPA: /pərˈsweɪd/

KK: /pərˈsweɪd/

transitive verb

Definition: To convince someone to do something or to accept a particular idea by using arguments or reasoning.

Example: She tried to persuade him to join the club with her.

persuader

IPA: /pərˈsweɪdə/

KK: /pərˈsweɪdər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that tries to convince someone to do or believe something.

Example: The salesman was a skilled persuader, able to convince customers to buy the product.

petrol

IPA: /ˈpɛtrəl/

KK: /ˈpɛtrəl/

noun

Definition: A type of fuel made from refined crude oil, commonly used in vehicles and engines.

Example: I need to stop and fill up the car with petrol before we continue our journey.

photocopier

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌkɒpɪər//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌkɑɪpər/

noun

Definition: A device that makes copies of documents and images by using light and heat to reproduce them on paper.

Example: The office has a new photocopier that can print in color.

photocopy

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌkɒpi//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌkɑpi/

noun

Definition: A copy of a document or image made using a machine that reproduces it by using light.

Example: I need to make a photocopy of this report for the meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a copy of a document or image using a machine that makes photographic reproductions.

Example: I need to photocopy these documents for the meeting.

photocopying

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌkɒpiɪŋ//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌkɑpiɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of making copies of documents or images using a machine called a photocopier.

Example: I spent the afternoon photocopying important documents for the meeting.

verb

Definition: The action of making a copy of a document or image using a machine that produces copies on paper.

Example: I spent the afternoon photocopying important documents for the meeting.

piaster

IPA: //ˈpɪæstər//

KK: /ˈpɪæstər/

noun

Definition: A type of currency that was used in various countries, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.

Example: The merchant accepted payment in piasters for the goods sold.

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