TOEIC Words Practice

After losing his job, Mark struggled to keep up with his mortgage.

What does mortgage mean in this sentence?

• A financial advisor

• A loan to buy property

• A type of insurance

• A credit card payment

The company’s gross sales increased by 20% last year, even before subtracting expenses.

What does gross sales mean in this sentence?

• Money left after taxes

• Total revenue before deductions

• Employee salaries

• Net profit

Susan was laid off due to company downsizing, even though her performance was excellent.

What does laid off mean in this sentence?

• Promoted

• Given a bonus

• Temporarily sent on leave

• Dismissed from a job due to external reasons

He didn’t double-check the data and submitted the report carelessly.

What does carelessly mean in this sentence?

• With extreme focus

• Without proper attention or effort

• In a creative way

• Following strict guidelines

The company formed a committee to review the budget proposals.

What does committee mean in this sentence?

• A type of contract

• A report on spending

• A group of people assigned a specific task

• A type of executive position

The bank teller asked me for ID before cashing the check.

What does teller mean in this sentence?

• A machine that counts money

• A person who works at a bank counter

• A person who writes stories

• A financial investor

After buying the washing machine, we received a $50 rebate from the manufacturer.

What does rebate mean in this sentence?

• An extra charge

• A store coupon

• A partial refund

• A delivery fee

Sales have been increasing steadily for six months now.

What does steadily mean in this sentence?

• In sudden bursts

• With constant improvement

• With frequent drops

• In a confusing pattern

Due to automation, many factory jobs became redundant.

What does redundant mean in this sentence?

• Necessary for success

• Repetitive and no longer needed

• Recently created

• Too advanced for workers

The manager decided to reject the proposal because it lacked important data.

What does reject mean in this sentence?

• Review carefully

• Send back for changes

• Accept without question

• Refuse to accept