Exam: TOEIC

Definition: The process or place where you pay for items you want to buy, often found in stores or online.

Example: I went to the checkout to pay for my groceries.

Definition: A room or area where people can leave their coats, bags, or other belongings for safekeeping while they are away.

Example: Please leave your coat in the checkroom before entering the theater.

Definition: A written order directing a bank to pay a specific amount of money from one person's account to another person's account.

Example: I wrote a cheque to pay for the groceries.

Definition: To move or mix something vigorously, often to create a product like butter from cream, or to describe a state of agitation or disturbance.

Example: The waves began to churn violently during the storm.

Definition: A container or device used to mix or agitate cream or milk to make butter by separating the fat from the liquid.

Example: The farmer used a churn to make fresh butter from the cream.

Definition: To stir or shake a liquid, especially milk or cream, to make butter or to mix thoroughly.

Example: She decided to churn the cream to make fresh butter for the bread.

Definition: A rule or agreement that allows a party to reclaim money or benefits that were previously given, often due to a mistake or failure to meet certain conditions.

Example: The company implemented a clawback policy to recover bonuses paid to executives who did not meet performance targets.

Definition: A noun that refers to the act of removing items, often for sale at lower prices, or the space created by clearing something. It can also mean official permission or certification for something to proceed.

Example: The store is having a clearance sale to make room for new inventory.

Definition: A place or organization where banks and other financial institutions settle their accounts and share information.

Example: The banks used the clearinghouse to settle their transactions efficiently.

Definition: A type of road where stopping is not allowed except for emergencies or specific vehicles at certain times.

Example: The bus driver had to keep moving because it was a clearway and stopping was not permitted.

Definition: Related to office work or clerks, often involving administrative tasks.

Example: She has a clerical job that involves managing files and answering phones.

Definition: A person who is part of the clergy, which refers to religious leaders or officials in a church.

Example: The clerical member led the service at the church this Sunday.

Definition: In a way that relates to clerks or office work, often involving administrative tasks or paperwork.

Example: She completed the reports clerically, ensuring all the details were accurate.