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Exam: TOEIC

buy

IPA: /baɪ/

KK: /baɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To obtain something by paying for it.

Example: I want to buy a new phone.

noun

Definition: An act of purchasing something or a transaction where something is bought.

Example: The new phone was a great buy because it was on sale.

transitive verb

Definition: To obtain something by giving money or something of value in return.

Example: I want to buy a new phone this weekend.

buyable

IPA: /ˈbaɪəbl/

KK: /ˈbaɪəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be purchased or acquired through payment.

Example: The new video game is now buyable at all major retailers.

buyback

IPA: /ˈbaɪbæk/

KK: /ˈbaɪˌbæk/

noun

Definition: The act of purchasing something again that was previously sold or owned, often referring to stocks or shares repurchased by a company.

Example: The company announced a buyback of its shares to increase shareholder value.

buyer

IPA: /ˈbaɪər/

KK: /ˈbaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who purchases goods or services.

Example: The buyer decided to purchase the new smartphone after comparing prices.

buyout

IPA: /ˈbaɪ.aʊt/

KK: /ˈbaɪˌaʊt/

noun

Definition: The act of purchasing all shares or interests of a company or individual, often to gain control or ownership.

Example: The company completed a buyout of its competitor to expand its market share.

buzzword

IPA: /ˈbʌzˌwɜrd/

KK: /ˈbʌzˌwɜrd/

noun

Definition: A fashionable or trendy word or phrase that is often used to impress others but may not have much real meaning.

Example: The presentation was filled with buzzwords that made it hard to understand the actual message.

cab

IPA: //kæb//

KK: /kæb/

intransitive verb

Definition: To travel in a taxi or to drive a taxi.

Example: We cabbed to the concert last night.

noun

Definition: A vehicle that can be hired to take passengers to different places, often called a taxi.

Example: I took a cab to the airport to catch my flight.

cabdriver

IPA: //ˈkæbˌdraɪvər//

KK: /ˈkæbˌdraɪvər/

noun

Definition: A person who drives a taxi to transport passengers for a fee.

Example: The cabdriver took me to the airport quickly and safely.

cabinetmaker

IPA: /ˈkæbɪtˌmeɪkər/

KK: /ˈkæbɪtˌmeɪkər/

noun

Definition: A skilled worker who makes furniture and other items from wood, especially cabinets and fine wooden pieces.

Example: The cabinetmaker crafted a beautiful oak table for the dining room.

cabling

IPA: /ˈkeɪb.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkeɪbəlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A group of wires or cables that are used together for a specific purpose, such as in electrical systems or telecommunications.

Example: The cabling in the new office building was installed to support high-speed internet.

verb

Definition: To install or connect cables, typically for electrical or communication purposes.

Example: The technician is cabling the new office to ensure all computers are connected to the network.

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