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280 words
attendv.600
to be present at
Please attend the meeting at 3 p.m.
invoicen.600
a bill for goods or services
We will send the invoice by email.
deliverv.600
to bring goods to a place
The package will be delivered tomorrow.
schedulen.600
a plan of times
The schedule was changed last week.
purchasev.600
to buy
She purchased a new laptop.
discountn.600
a reduction in price
Members get a 10% discount.
employeen.600
a person who works for a company
The company hired ten new employees.
departmentn.600
a section of a company
He works in the sales department.
customern.600
a person who buys goods
The customer asked for a refund.
deadlinen.600
the latest time to finish
The deadline is Friday.
receiptn.600
proof of payment
Keep your receipt for a refund.
refundn.600
money that is returned
You can get a full refund within 30 days.
shipmentn.600
goods sent together
The shipment arrived late.
applyv.600
to make a formal request
She applied for the manager position.
salaryn.600
fixed regular pay
The salary includes a bonus.
budgetn.600
a plan for money
We went over budget this month.
clientn.600
a customer of a service
The client approved the design.
contractn.600
a legal agreement
Both sides signed the contract.
warehousen.600
a building for storing goods
The items are kept in the warehouse.
ordern.600
a request for goods
Your order has been shipped.
confirmv.600
to say something is definitely true or will happen
Please confirm your reservation by email.
attachv.600
to join or fasten one thing to another
I have attached the report to this email.
availableadj.600
able to be used or free to see someone
The manager is not available right now.
cancelv.600
to decide something planned will not happen
We had to cancel the afternoon meeting.
approvev.600
to officially agree to something
The budget was approved last week.
arrangev.600
to plan or organize something
Could you arrange a taxi for the client?
billn.600
a document showing money you owe
The bill will be sent at the end of the month.
brochuren.600
a small booklet advertising something
We printed 500 brochures for the trade fair.
completev.600
to finish making or doing something
Please complete the form before Friday.
depositn.600
money paid in advance to hold something
A deposit is required to reserve the room.
estimaten.600
a rough calculation of cost or size
Can you send me an estimate by Monday?
feen.600
money paid for a service or to join
The membership fee is paid once a year.
hirev.600
to give someone a job
We plan to hire three new staff this spring.
installv.600
to set up equipment so it can be used
A technician will install the printer tomorrow.
luggagen.600
bags and cases taken when travelling
Please keep your luggage with you at all times.
maintenancen.600
work to keep something in good condition
The elevator is closed for maintenance today.
packagen.600
something wrapped or boxed to be sent
Your package will arrive tomorrow morning.
postponev.600
to move an event to a later time
They decided to postpone the product launch.
quantityn.600
an amount or number of something
Please check the quantity on the order form.
registerv.600
to put your name on an official list
You must register before the workshop starts.
reservev.600
to arrange to keep something for later use
I would like to reserve a table for four.
staffn.600
the people who work for an organization
The staff were very helpful during our visit.
surveyn.600
a set of questions to gather opinions
Please fill out the customer survey.
updatev.600
to make something more current
We will update the software tonight.
vacancyn.600
an available job or empty room
There is one vacancy in the sales team.
wagen.600
money paid to a worker, often hourly
The hourly wage was increased this year.
shiftn.600
a set period of work time
I am working the night shift this week.
venuen.600
a place where an event is held
The venue for the conference has changed.
commutev.600
to travel regularly to and from work
She commutes by train every day.
expirev.600
to come to the end of a valid period
The coupon will expire on June 30.
facilityn.600
a building or place for a purpose
The gym facility is open to all members.
handlev.600
to deal with a task or situation
She can handle difficult customers calmly.
labeln.600
a tag giving information about something
Put a label on each box before shipping.
notifyv.600
to formally tell someone about something
We will notify you of any schedule change.
operatev.600
to run a business or use a machine
The store operates until 9 p.m. on weekdays.
permitn.600
an official document giving permission
You need a permit to park in this lot.
relocatev.600
to move to a new place
The office will relocate downtown next year.
repairv.600
to fix something that is broken
The technician will repair the machine today.
reschedulev.600
to change the time of a planned event
We had to reschedule the client call.
samplen.600
a small amount shown as an example
Free samples are available at the front desk.
subscribev.600
to sign up to receive something regularly
You can subscribe to our newsletter for free.
temporaryadj.600
lasting only for a limited time
This is only a temporary solution.
renewv.600
to extend the period of a document
Remember to renew your license before it expires.
assemblev.600
to put the parts of something together
Workers assemble the parts on the line.
couriern.600
a person or company that delivers items
A courier will pick up the documents at noon.
enclosedadj.600
included inside an envelope or package
Please see the enclosed invoice for details.
fragileadj.600
easily broken or damaged
The box is marked fragile, so handle it with care.
inquiryn.600
a request for information
We received an inquiry about our prices.
vouchern.600
a document exchangeable for goods or services
The hotel gave us a meal voucher.
surchargen.600
an extra charge added to a price
There is a small surcharge for weekend delivery.
negotiatev.730
to discuss to reach agreement
They negotiated a lower price.
revenuen.730
income from business
Revenue rose 8% this year.
expensen.730
money that is spent
Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
colleaguen.730
a person you work with
My colleague helped me finish the report.
promotionn.730
a move to a higher job
She got a promotion to director.
warrantyn.730
a repair guarantee
The phone has a one-year warranty.
inventoryn.730
goods in stock
We check inventory every month.
suppliern.730
a company that provides goods
We changed to a cheaper supplier.
forecastn.730
a prediction
The sales forecast looks strong.
retailn.730
selling to the public
The retail price is $20.
reimbursev.730
to pay back money spent
The company will reimburse your travel.
itineraryn.730
a travel plan
Check your itinerary for the flight time.
agendan.730
a list of meeting topics
The first item on the agenda is budget.
vendorn.730
a seller
The vendor delivered on time.
overtimen.730
extra work hours
He worked overtime to meet the deadline.
applicantn.730
a person who applies
We interviewed five applicants.
referraln.730
recommending someone
She got the job through a referral.
headquartersn.730
the main office
The headquarters is in Tokyo.
proceduren.730
a way of doing something
Follow the safety procedure.
complaintn.730
an expression of dissatisfaction
We received a customer complaint.
merchandisen.730
goods for sale
New merchandise arrives every Monday.
wholesaleadj.730
selling goods in large quantities
They buy office supplies at wholesale prices.
turnovern.730
the total amount of business done
Annual turnover rose by ten percent.
quotan.730
a fixed target or limited share
The team met its sales quota early.
dispatchv.730
to send goods or people somewhere
We will dispatch the order this afternoon.
backlogn.730
work that has built up and not been done
The factory is clearing a large backlog.
credentialn.730
a qualification proving ability
Please bring your credentials to the interview.
subsidiaryn.730
a company controlled by a larger one
The bank owns a subsidiary in Europe.
tenantn.730
a person who rents a property
Each tenant pays rent on the first of the month.
landlordn.730
a person who rents out property
The landlord agreed to repair the roof.
premiumadj.730
of high quality and higher price
They launched a premium version of the app.
commissionn.730
a payment based on sales made
Agents earn a commission on each sale.
deductionn.730
an amount taken away from a total
Tax deductions are shown on the payslip.
installmentn.730
one of several regular payments
You can pay in twelve monthly installments.
disclosev.730
to reveal information
The report discloses the annual figures.
overseev.730
to watch and manage work
She will oversee the new project.
recruitv.730
to find and hire new people
We are recruiting for the marketing team.
retainv.730
to keep or continue to have
The firm works hard to retain skilled staff.
receptionn.730
the front area where visitors arrive
Please sign in at reception.
correspondencen.730
letters and emails exchanged
Keep all correspondence with the supplier.
keynoten.730
the main speech at an event
The CEO gave the keynote at the summit.
dividendn.730
a share of profit paid to owners
The company raised its dividend this year.
patronn.730
a regular customer or supporter
Loyal patrons receive a discount card.
testimonialn.730
a written statement praising something
Their website features customer testimonials.
hospitalityn.730
friendly service to guests
The hotel is known for its warm hospitality.
occupancyn.730
the level to which space is filled
Hotel occupancy peaks in summer.
amenityn.730
a useful feature of a place
The building offers many amenities.
itemizev.730
to list things separately
Please itemize the expenses on the report.
boardingn.730
getting on a plane, ship, or train
Boarding begins thirty minutes before takeoff.
fluctuatev.730
to rise and fall irregularly
Fuel prices fluctuate throughout the year.
durableadj.730
able to last a long time
These cases are light but very durable.
defectiveadj.730
having a fault or flaw
We replaced the defective units for free.
obsoleteadj.730
no longer used or useful
The old system is now obsolete.
shortagen.730
a lack of something needed
A staff shortage slowed production.
workloadn.730
the amount of work to be done
We hired help to reduce the workload.
moralen.730
the confidence and spirit of a group
The bonus lifted staff morale.
mergern.730
the joining of two companies
The merger created a larger firm.
stakeholdern.730
a person with an interest in a project
We surveyed every stakeholder first.
quarterlyadj.730
happening every three months
The quarterly report is due next week.
milestonen.730
an important point in progress
Finishing phase one was a major milestone.
benchmarkn.730
a standard used for comparison
We set an industry benchmark for service.
prototypen.730
an early sample of a product
The team built a working prototype.
patentn.730
a right to be the only maker of an invention
The company filed a patent for the design.
royaltyn.730
a payment for use of property or work
The author earns a royalty on each book.
transactionn.730
a piece of business, such as a sale
Every transaction is recorded automatically.
clientelen.730
the customers of a business
The salon has a loyal clientele.
portfolion.730
a collection of work or investments
She showed the client her design portfolio.
liaisonn.730
a person who links two groups
He acts as a liaison between the two teams.
mentorn.730
an experienced person who advises another
A senior mentor guides each new hire.
tariffn.730
a tax on imported goods
Higher tariffs raised the cost of parts.
comprehensiveadj.800
complete and thorough
They wrote a comprehensive report.
allocatev.800
to give out for a purpose
We allocated funds to marketing.
streamlinev.800
to make more efficient
They streamlined the hiring process.
endorsev.800
to publicly support
The CEO endorsed the plan.
liabilityn.800
a debt or legal responsibility
The company reduced its liabilities.
procurementn.800
obtaining supplies
She leads the procurement team.
compliancen.800
following rules
Safety compliance is required.
incentiven.800
something that motivates
Bonuses are a strong incentive.
prospectiveadj.800
likely in the future
We met with prospective clients.
tentativeadj.800
not yet final
We reached a tentative agreement.
feasibleadj.800
possible to do
Is the plan feasible?
versatileadj.800
able to do many things
He is a versatile employee.
mandatoryadj.800
required
Attendance is mandatory.
consolidatev.800
to combine into one
We consolidated three offices.
delegatev.800
to give tasks to others
A good manager delegates work.
prerequisiten.800
something required first
Experience is a prerequisite.
surplusn.800
an amount left over
The budget ended with a surplus.
appraisaln.800
an assessment of value or work
She had a strong performance appraisal.
outsourcev.800
to hire an outside firm
They outsourced customer service.
logisticsn.800
managing movement of goods
The logistics of shipping were complex.
pertinentadj.800
relevant to the matter at hand
Please include only pertinent details.
redundantadj.800
no longer needed; repeated unnecessarily
The second paragraph is redundant.
subsequentadj.800
coming after something in time
We will discuss it in a subsequent meeting.
preliminaryadj.800
coming before the main part
These are only preliminary results.
thresholdn.800
the level at which something starts
Sales passed the profit threshold.
leveragev.800
to use something to maximum advantage
We can leverage our brand to enter new markets.
scalableadj.800
able to grow in size easily
The platform is fully scalable.
turnaroundn.800
the time taken to complete a process
We offer a 24-hour turnaround on orders.
endeavorn.800
a serious attempt or effort
The launch was a joint endeavor.
diligencen.800
careful and persistent effort
Her diligence impressed the whole team.
disclosuren.800
the act of revealing information
Full financial disclosure is required.
attainv.800
to reach or achieve something
She attained the highest sales record.
complyv.800
to act according to a rule
All staff must comply with the policy.
deviatev.800
to move away from a standard or plan
Do not deviate from the approved script.
exemptadj.800
free from a duty or rule
Small firms are exempt from the fee.
hinderv.800
to make progress difficult
Delays could hinder the whole schedule.
implementv.800
to put a plan into action
We will implement the new system in June.
incurv.800
to become subject to a cost
Late orders may incur extra charges.
optimizev.800
to make as effective as possible
We optimized the layout to save time.
substantiatev.800
to support a claim with evidence
Please substantiate the figures with data.
underminev.800
to weaken something gradually
Poor service can undermine customer trust.
upholdv.800
to maintain or defend a standard
We uphold strict quality standards.
alleviatev.800
to make a problem less severe
The new hires alleviated the workload.
ascertainv.800
to find out for certain
We must ascertain the exact cause.
commencev.800
to begin
The project will commence next quarter.
constitutev.800
to form or make up something
These clauses constitute the full agreement.
curtailv.800
to reduce or cut back
We had to curtail spending this year.
designatev.800
to officially assign a role or place
Please designate a team leader.
deterioratev.800
to become worse
Service quality began to deteriorate.
devisev.800
to plan or invent a method
They devised a faster shipping route.
disseminatev.800
to spread information widely
We disseminate updates by email.
elicitv.800
to draw out a response
The survey elicited useful feedback.
encompassv.800
to include a wide range
The role encompasses sales and support.
expeditev.800
to make a process happen faster
We can expedite your order for a fee.
formulatev.800
to create a plan or idea carefully
We formulated a five-year strategy.
impedev.800
to slow or block progress
Heavy traffic impeded the deliveries.
inducev.800
to cause something to happen
The discount induced more purchases.
intactadj.800
complete and not damaged
The goods arrived intact.
negligibleadj.800
so small as to be unimportant
The cost difference is negligible.
obligatoryadj.800
required by rule or custom
Attendance at the briefing is obligatory.
predominantadj.800
most common or most powerful
Online sales are now predominant.
rectifyv.800
to correct a mistake
We will rectify the billing error today.
stringentadj.800
strict and demanding
The lab follows stringent safety rules.
subsidizev.800
to support with money
The company subsidizes staff lunches.
deficitn.800
the amount by which money falls short
The branch ran a small deficit last year.
synergyn.800
extra benefit from working together
The merger created real synergy.
outsetn.800
the beginning of something
Costs were clear from the outset.
downturnn.800
a decline in business activity
Sales fell during the economic downturn.
proficiencyn.800
a high degree of skill
The job requires English proficiency.
consecutiveadj.800
following one after another
Profits rose for three consecutive years.
contingencyn.900
a possible future problem
We prepared a contingency plan.
discrepancyn.900
a difference that should not exist
There was a discrepancy in the accounts.
proprietaryadj.900
privately owned
They use proprietary software.
indemnityn.900
protection against loss
The contract has an indemnity clause.
arbitrationn.900
settling a dispute by a third party
The dispute went to arbitration.
accruev.900
to build up over time
Interest accrues monthly.
remittancen.900
money that is sent
Please confirm the remittance.
stipulatev.900
to state as a condition
The contract stipulates a deadline.
mitigatev.900
to make less severe
They took steps to mitigate the risk.
lucrativeadj.900
very profitable
It was a lucrative contract.
incumbentadj.900
currently holding a position
The incumbent director was re-elected.
collateraln.900
property pledged for a loan
The house was used as collateral.
liquidatev.900
to close a business and sell its assets
The firm was liquidated last year.
provisionaladj.900
temporary
They signed a provisional agreement.
unanimousadj.900
agreed by everyone
The board made a unanimous decision.
waivern.900
giving up a right
Please sign the liability waiver.
forfeitv.900
to lose as a penalty
You forfeit the deposit if you cancel.
escalatev.900
to increase or intensify
The issue escalated quickly.
jurisdictionn.900
legal authority
That is outside our jurisdiction.
notwithstandingprep.900
in spite of
Notwithstanding the delay, we finished.
amortizev.900
to pay off a debt gradually over time
The loan is amortized over ten years.
depreciationn.900
the loss of value of an asset over time
Depreciation is recorded each quarter.
solvencyn.900
the ability to pay one's debts
Auditors confirmed the firm's solvency.
insolvencyn.900
the state of being unable to pay debts
Insolvency forced the company to close.
fiduciaryadj.900
involving trust over another's assets
Board members have a fiduciary duty.
covenantn.900
a formal, binding agreement
The loan includes a strict covenant.
accrualn.900
an amount recorded before it is paid
Interest accrual appears on the statement.
receivablen.900
money owed to a company
Accounts receivable rose this quarter.
liquidityn.900
how easily assets become cash
The firm keeps high liquidity for safety.
equityn.900
the value of ownership after debts
Shareholders' equity grew steadily.
valuationn.900
an estimate of something's worth
The startup's valuation doubled.
arrearsn.900
money owed that is overdue
The tenant fell into rent arrears.
defaultv.900
to fail to repay a debt
The borrower defaulted on the loan.
breachn.900
the breaking of a rule or contract
Late delivery was a breach of contract.
clausen.900
a specific section of a legal document
This clause limits our liability.
statuten.900
a written law passed by a body
The practice violates a federal statute.
litigationn.900
the process of taking legal action
The dispute ended in costly litigation.
plaintiffn.900
the person who brings a lawsuit
The plaintiff sought full damages.
defendantn.900
the person accused in a lawsuit
The defendant denied the claim.
subpoenan.900
an order to appear or produce evidence
The court issued a subpoena for records.
verdictn.900
a decision reached in a legal case
The jury delivered its verdict.
injunctionn.900
a court order to stop an action
The firm sought an injunction against the sale.
negligencen.900
failure to take proper care
The claim alleged negligence.
precedentn.900
an earlier case used as a guide
The ruling set a legal precedent.
provisionn.900
a condition included in an agreement
A key provision governs cancellations.
ratifyv.900
to formally approve an agreement
The board will ratify the contract.
rescindv.900
to cancel a law or agreement
The company rescinded the offer.
amendv.900
to make changes to a document
We must amend the clause before signing.
nullifyv.900
to make legally invalid
A missing signature can nullify the deal.
vestv.900
to give someone a legal right
Share options vest after four years.
disbursev.900
to pay out money from a fund
Grants are disbursed each quarter.
remunerationn.900
payment for work or services
The remuneration package includes bonuses.
severancen.900
money paid when a job ends
Laid-off staff received severance pay.
escrown.900
money held by a third party until terms are met
The deposit is held in escrow.
lienn.900
a legal claim on property for a debt
The bank placed a lien on the building.
restructuringn.900
reorganizing a company's structure
The restructuring cut two divisions.
divestituren.900
the selling off of a business unit
The divestiture raised needed cash.
antitrustadj.900
preventing unfair market control
The deal faced antitrust review.
concurv.900
to agree with an opinion
The directors concur with the plan.
appraisev.900
to assess the value or quality of
An expert will appraise the property.
warrantv.900
to justify or make necessary
The results warrant further study.
prudentadj.900
careful and sensible about the future
It is prudent to keep a cash reserve.
viableadj.900
capable of working successfully
The plan is financially viable.
underwritev.900
to accept financial responsibility for
The bank agreed to underwrite the bonds.
garnishv.900
to withhold wages to pay a debt
The court can garnish unpaid wages.
repatriatev.900
to send money or people back home
Profits were repatriated to headquarters.
embezzlev.900
to steal money placed in one's trust
The clerk was accused of embezzling funds.
insolventadj.900
unable to pay debts owed
The subsidiary became insolvent.
levyv.900
to officially impose a tax or fee
The city may levy a new business tax.
suretyn.900
a person who takes responsibility for a debt
A surety guaranteed repayment of the loan.
Which words for which score?
You do not need to memorize thousands of words. The TOEIC recycles the same business and workplace topics, so a focused list by band goes much further than a giant dictionary. Start at your target and build upward.
| Band | Level | What these words are |
|---|---|---|
| 600 | Everyday business basics | Offices, orders, shipping, schedules. The words on almost every test. |
| 730 | Intermediate business | Revenue, suppliers, promotions, procedures. The core of a solid score. |
| 800 | Upper level (around CEFR B2) | Compliance, allocate, mandatory, appraisal. Where good scores are made. |
| 900 | Advanced and nuanced | Contingency, accrue, stipulate, waiver. The words that separate top scorers. |
How to actually remember them
Four habits do most of the work:
- Learn each word inside its example sentence, not alone. Context is what your brain keeps.
- Say it out loud. Tap the speaker on every card and repeat it once.
- Use the quiz for spaced repetition. Testing yourself beats re-reading a list.
- Study up to your target band, then stretch one band higher.
The workplace topics the TOEIC keeps reusing
ETS builds every form of the test from a fixed set of workplace themes, so the same vocabulary comes back test after test. Learn words in these clusters and you will recognize them faster on the day. Here are the recurring topics, with a few of the words that show up most inside each one.
| Topic | Words you will keep seeing |
|---|---|
| General business | agenda, proposal, negotiate, agreement, deadline, merger |
| Offices and procedures | memo, supplies, schedule, reminder, correspondence, photocopier |
| Personnel and hiring | applicant, resume, recruit, promotion, benefits, appraisal |
| Purchasing and shipping | invoice, order, supplier, warehouse, shipment, refund |
| Finance and budgeting | revenue, expense, budget, deposit, profit, forecast |
| Manufacturing | assembly, inspection, defect, quality, output, plant |
| Corporate development | research, launch, prototype, patent, expand, strategy |
| Technical areas | specification, install, upgrade, technician, maintenance, component |
| Travel | itinerary, reservation, boarding, delay, luggage, fare |
| Dining out | banquet, caterer, reception, beverage, cuisine, tip |
| Health | appointment, clinic, prescription, insurance, checkup, pharmacy |
| Entertainment and media | exhibit, review, venue, performance, gallery, subscription |
| Housing and property | lease, tenant, rent, property, renovation, utilities |
These are the same themes that fill the Reading practice and every full mock, so the words you learn here reappear in context almost immediately.
Learn the word family, not just the word
Reading Part 5 and Part 6 often hand you one word in four forms and ask which one fits the blank: analyze, analysis, analytical, analytically. If you memorized only one form, you can still miss the mark. The fix is to learn the whole family, then read the sentence to see which part of speech the blank needs.
- After a, an, the, or an adjective, the blank is usually a noun.
- After to, or a helper like will or should, it is usually a verb.
- Describing a noun means an adjective. Describing a verb means an adverb, and adverbs often end in -ly.
| Verb | Noun | Adjective | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|
| analyze | analysis | analytical | analytically |
| compete | competition | competitive | competitively |
| produce | production | productive | productively |
| succeed | success | successful | successfully |
| decide | decision | decisive | decisively |
| consider | consideration | considerable | considerably |
| create | creativity | creative | creatively |
| rely | reliability | reliable | reliably |
| differ | difference | different | differently |
This single habit is one of the fastest ways to gain points in Reading. You can drill it on the practice by question type page.
How many words for your target score
You do not need every band before test day. Match your study to your goal, then stretch one band higher for a safety margin. The counts below are high-frequency words, not your total vocabulary.
| Your goal | Bands to master | Roughly how many words | What to focus on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 600 | 600 | 500 to 800 core words | Everyday office life, orders, schedules, simple requests |
| Around 730 | 600 and 730 | 1,000 to 1,200 | Suppliers, revenue, promotions, standard procedures |
| Around 800 | 600, 730 and 800 | 1,500 to 2,000 | Compliance, appraisal, and nuance in longer Part 7 texts |
| 900 and up | All four bands | 3,000+, plus wide reading | Precise, formal and rare words that decide the top scores |
800 sits at about CEFR B2, the level ETS places near a total of 785. See how the bands line up with levels on the TOEIC to CEFR page, or estimate where you are now with the score converter.
Words the TOEIC loves to confuse
Part 5 rewards you for telling near-twins apart. These pairs trip up even confident readers. Learn the difference once and you stop guessing on test day.
| Pair | How to tell them apart |
|---|---|
| affect / effect | Affect is the verb: it affects sales. Effect is the noun: a positive effect. |
| accept / except | Accept means to take or agree. Except means to leave out. |
| principal / principle | Principal is the main one: the principal reason. Principle is a rule or belief. |
| assure / ensure / insure | You assure a person, ensure a result, and insure property against loss. |
| complement / compliment | A complement completes something. A compliment is praise. |
| economic / economical | Economic relates to the economy. Economical means cheap to run. |
| raise / rise | Raise needs an object: raise prices. Rise does not: costs rise. |
| advice / advise | Advice is the noun. Advise is the verb. |
Collocations the TOEIC expects
The test often checks whether you know which words belong together. These partnerships show up in Part 5 and across the listening passages, so memorize the whole phrase, not just the single word.
| Say this | When you mean |
|---|---|
| make a reservation | Booking a table, room or seat |
| meet a deadline | Finishing work on time |
| reach an agreement | Closing a negotiation |
| place an order | Buying supplies or stock |
| submit an application | Applying for a job or a permit |
| issue a refund | Returning a customer's money |
| fill out a form | Completing paperwork |
| run behind schedule | Being later than planned |
Questions, answered
TOEIC vocabulary, straight answers
The vocab questions learners search for most.
How many words do I need for the TOEIC?
You do not need thousands. A focused list of high-frequency business words covers a large share of what the test uses. Start with your target band here and build upward.
Are these real TOEIC words?
Yes. These are high-frequency words from the workplace topics the TOEIC repeats: offices, orders, shipping, hiring, finance and contracts.
What do the score bands mean?
600 words are everyday business basics, 730 are intermediate, 800 are upper level (around CEFR B2), and 900 are advanced or nuanced words that separate top scorers.
How is the audio pronounced?
The audio uses your browser voice in American English, one of the accents on the TOEIC alongside British, Canadian and Australian. Tap the speaker icon on any word.
What is the best way to memorize TOEIC vocabulary?
Learn words inside example sentences, say them aloud, and review with the quiz. Spaced repetition beats staring at a list.
How do I use the quiz?
Open the Quiz tab and pick a level: Easy (600 band), Medium (730) or Hard (800 to 900). Each set is 10 questions: meanings, reverse, fill-the-blank sentences and listening. Missed words go to your flashcards, and every set ends with its 10 words, their meanings and examples.
Do I need to sign up or pay?
The word lists, audio, flashcards and the Starter set of the vocabulary game are free, with no account and no credit card. The other 28 sets by level come with Pro.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes. The list, the audio and the quiz all work in a mobile browser.
Should I learn every band before the test?
Learn up to your target. For around 700, the 600 and 730 bands matter most. For 900, you need all four.
Where do I practice these words in context?
Take a free full-length mock. Seeing the words inside real passages and questions is what makes them stick.
Which TOEIC topics have the most vocabulary?
Offices, personnel, purchasing, finance and travel come up on almost every test. If your time is short, learn those clusters first, since they carry the most high-frequency words.
Does the TOEIC test word forms like noun, verb and adjective?
Yes. Reading Part 5 and Part 6 often give one word in several forms and ask which fits the blank. Learn each word as a family, analyze, analysis, analytical, analytically, and read the sentence to see which part of speech it needs.
What words are most often confused on the TOEIC?
Common traps include affect and effect, accept and except, principal and principle, and assure, ensure and insure. Learning the difference once removes a lot of guessing in Part 5.
How long does it take to learn TOEIC vocabulary for 800?
Most learners aiming for 800 need the 600, 730 and 800 bands, roughly 1,500 to 2,000 high-frequency words. At 15 to 20 new words a day with quiz review, that is a few weeks, faster if you already read business English.
Are 600 essential words enough for the TOEIC?
A focused 600-word core is a solid base for a 600 to 700 result. To push toward 800 or 900 you will need the higher bands, plus wider reading for nuance.