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Exam: TOEIC

amalgamate

IPA: /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/

KK: /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come together and form a single unit or to mix different elements into one.

Example: The two companies decided to amalgamate to strengthen their market position.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring together different things to form a single, unified whole.

Example: The two companies decided to amalgamate to strengthen their market position.

amalgamated

IPA: /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪtɪd/

KK: /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that has been formed by combining two or more different things into a single unit, while still keeping some of the original features of each part.

Example: The amalgamated company has a stronger market presence than its predecessors.

verb

Definition: To combine or unite different things into one, often used to describe the merging of organizations or ideas.

Example: The two companies amalgamated to create a more competitive business.

amortization

IPA: /əˌmɔːr.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /əˌmɔːr.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of gradually paying off a debt over time through regular payments, which include both principal and interest.

Example: The amortization of the loan will take ten years, with monthly payments made to the bank.

amortize

IPA: /əˈmɔːr.taɪz/

KK: /əˈmɔrˌtaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To pay off a debt gradually through regular payments, or to spread the cost of an expense over a period of time.

Example: The company decided to amortize the loan over five years to manage their finances better.

amount

IPA: /əˈmaʊnt/

KK: /əˈmaʊnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To reach a certain level, quantity, or value; to be equal to something in significance or effect.

Example: The total expenses will amount to more than we expected.

noun

Definition: A quantity or total of something, often referring to a sum of money or a measure of something.

Example: The amount of water in the bottle is not enough for the hike.

antidumping

IPA: /ˈæntɪˌdʌmpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈæntɪˌdʌmpɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Intended to prevent foreign products from being sold at much lower prices than similar domestic products.

Example: The government implemented antidumping measures to protect local manufacturers from unfair competition.

apparel

IPA: /əˈpærəl/

KK: /əˈpɛrəl/

noun

Definition: Clothing or garments that people wear, especially outer clothing.

Example: She bought new apparel for the winter season.

transitive verb

Definition: To dress someone or something in clothing or accessories.

Example: She decided to apparel her doll in a beautiful dress.

appoint

IPA: /əˈpɔɪnt/

KK: /əˈpɔɪnt/

transitive verb

Definition: To choose someone for a specific job or position, often by official decision.

Example: The president will appoint a new ambassador next week.

appointee

IPA: /əˈpɔɪnti/

KK: /əˈpɔɪnti/

noun

Definition: A person who has been chosen or assigned to a specific job or position.

Example: The appointee will start their new role next week.

appointment

IPA: /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

KK: /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

noun

Definition: A scheduled time to meet someone or do something, usually at a specific place.

Example: I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM today.

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