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Exam: TOEIC

preselect

IPA: /ˌpriːsɪˈlɛkt/

KK: /priˈsɛlɛkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To choose something in advance, often based on certain criteria or requirements.

Example: The committee decided to preselect candidates for the interview process.

preselected

IPA: /ˌpriːsɪˈlɛktɪd/

KK: /priˈsɛlɛktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Chosen beforehand or in advance, often for a specific purpose or event.

Example: The preselected candidates will be interviewed next week.

verb

Definition: To choose or decide on something in advance before a final selection is made.

Example: The candidates were preselected based on their qualifications before the interview process began.

presell

IPA: /ˈprɛsɛl/

KK: /ˈprɛsɛl/

transitive verb

Definition: To sell something before it is available to the public, often to prepare customers for a future purchase.

Example: The company decided to presell the new smartphone to gauge interest before its official release.

presentability

IPA: /ˌprɛzənˈtæbɪlɪti/

KK: /prɛzəntəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being suitable or attractive enough to be seen or presented to others.

Example: Her presentability at the meeting impressed everyone.

pressman

IPA: //ˈprɛs.mən//

KK: /ˈprɛsˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who works with a printing machine, usually to produce printed materials like newspapers or books.

Example: The pressman carefully adjusted the settings on the printing press to ensure the colors were accurate.

pressroom

IPA: //ˈprɛsruːm//

KK: /prɛsrum/

noun

Definition: A room where printing machines are located, often used in newspapers or publishing companies.

Example: The journalists gathered in the pressroom to prepare for the press conference.

presswork

IPA: /ˈprɛsˌwɜrk/

KK: /prɛsˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: The activity or process of using a printing press to produce printed materials, or the printed materials themselves.

Example: The presswork for the new book was completed ahead of schedule.

pretax

IPA: //ˈpriːtæks//

KK: /ˈpriːtæks/

adjective

Definition: Referring to amounts or values that are calculated before any taxes are deducted.

Example: Employees can contribute to their retirement accounts with pretax dollars, reducing their taxable income.

prework

IPA: //ˈpriːwɜːrk//

KK: /priˈwɜrk/

adjective

Definition: Something that happens or is done before starting a job or task.

Example: I completed my prework tasks before the meeting.

noun

Definition: Tasks or activities completed before the main work begins, often to prepare or organize for a project or event.

Example: Before the meeting, I completed all the necessary prework to ensure everything went smoothly.

price

IPA: /praɪs/

KK: /praɪs/

noun

Definition: The amount of money or goods that is required to buy something or that is given in exchange for something else.

Example: The price of the new phone is higher than the previous model.

transitive verb

Definition: To determine or set the cost of something.

Example: The store is pricing the new collection of shoes this week.

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