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Exam: TOEIC

workup

IPA: /ˈwɜːrkʌp/

KK: /ˈwɜrkˌʌp/

noun

Definition: A detailed medical examination or series of tests done to diagnose a condition or illness.

Example: The doctor ordered a workup to determine the cause of the patient's symptoms.

workwear

IPA: /ˈwɜːrkˌwɛər/

KK: /ˈwɜrkˌwɛr/

noun

Definition: Clothing that is specifically made for use during work, particularly in jobs that require physical effort or protection.

Example: He wore his workwear to the construction site to stay safe and comfortable.

workweek

IPA: /ˈwɜːrkwiːk/

KK: /ˈwɜrkˌwik/

noun

Definition: The total number of hours or days that a person works in a week.

Example: Many companies are now considering a four-day workweek to improve employee satisfaction.

wrench

IPA: /rɛntʃ/

KK: /rɛnʧ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To twist or turn something suddenly or violently.

Example: He had to wrench the door open when it got stuck.

noun

Definition: A tool used to grip, turn, or twist objects like nuts and bolts, often with adjustable jaws.

Example: He used a wrench to tighten the bolts on his bicycle.

transitive verb

Definition: To pull or twist something with a lot of force, often causing it to move or become damaged.

Example: He wrenched the door open when it got stuck.

writeoff

IPA: /ˈraɪtˌɔf/

KK: /ˈraɪtˌɔf/

noun

Definition: A reduction in the value of an asset or a debt that is no longer considered collectible.

Example: The company decided to record a writeoff for the unpaid invoices.

xerox

IPA: //ˈzɪrɒks//

KK: /ˈzɪrɑks/

noun

Definition: A copy of a document made using a photocopying machine.

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

verb

Definition: To make a copy of a document using a photocopier.

Example: I need to xerox this report before the meeting.

yen

IPA: /jɛn/

KK: /jɛn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have a strong desire or longing for something.

Example: She yen for adventure and new experiences.

noun

Definition: A unit of currency used in Japan, also refers to a strong desire or craving for something.

Example: She has a yen for adventure and loves to travel.

yielder

IPA: /ˈjiːldər/

KK: /ˈjildər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that produces or gives something, especially in terms of crops or results.

Example: The farmer is a yielder of fresh vegetables every season.

yuan

IPA: /jʊˈæn/

KK: /jwæn/

noun

Definition: A unit of currency used in China, also known as the renminbi, and in Taiwan, it refers to the dollar of the Republic of China.

Example: I exchanged my dollars for yuan before traveling to China.

zloty

IPA: /ˈzlwɔtɨ/

KK: /zloʊti/

noun

Definition: A zloty is the basic monetary unit of Poland, used for transactions and pricing goods and services.

Example: The price of the book is fifty zloty.

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