Essential TOEIC Part 6 vocabulary for effective practice in the new exam format

TOEIC Part 6 vocabulary

Meaning

Example

Area

A particular part of a place, piece of land, or country.

Rural areas of New Jersey are known for their scenic beauty and agricultural significance.

Argue

To speak angrily to someone, telling them that you disagree with them.

“It stands to reason,” she argued.

Arrange 

To plan, prepare for, or organize something.

She had just finished arranging the flowers.

Assemble 

To come together in a single place or bring parts together in a single group.

He used to assemble his toys. 

Asset 

Something valuable belonging to a person or organization that can be used for the payment of debts.

Quick reflexes were his chief asset. 

Assist 

To help someone to do something.

A senior academic would assist him in his work.

Authority 

The moral or legal right or ability to control.

He had absolute authority over his subordinates.

Awareness

Knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject.

We need to raise public awareness of the issue.

Background

The things that can be seen behind the main things or people in a picture; or a person’s education, family, and experience.

Victoria told everyone about her background.

Basic 

Simple and not complicated, so able to provide the base or starting point from which something can develop.

Certain basic rules must be obeyed.

Behave 

To act in a particular way.

He always behaved like a gentleman.

Barcode 

A code in the form of numbers and a pattern of thick and thin lines that is printed on products and read by a computer.

Simply scan the barcode on the food packaging, and the app will give you a nutritional breakdown of the product. 

Branch 

One of the offices or groups that form part of a large business organization.

Sophie was sitting in the branches of a tree, eating an apple.

Budget

A plan to show how much money a person or organization will earn and how much they will need or be able to spend.

Keep within the household budget.

Bulletin 

A short news program on television or radio, or a short news report or statement.

My parents watched the bulletin on TV this morning. 

Capital 

The city where a country’s government is located.

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. 

Cautious 

Someone who is cautious avoids risks.

Jimmy is a cautious driver.

Chain 

A series of connected metal rings, used for fastening, pulling, or supporting things.

He slid the bolts on the front door and put the safety chain across. 

Cheap 

Low in price, especially in relation to similar items or services.

This is a cheap dress. 

Clerk 

A person who works in an office, dealing with records or performing general office duties.

The clerk inserted the bank's master key into the lower lock. 

Climate 

The general weather conditions usually found in a particular place.

Our cold, wet climate makes outdoor activities challenging during the winter.

Closure 

The fact of a business, organization, etc. stopping operating.

Hospitals that are facing closure require immediate government support.

Coach 

Someone whose job is to teach people to improve at a sport, skill, or school subject.

He is a brilliant coach. 

Commence 

To begin something.

His design team commenced work. 

Commission 

A group of people who have been formally chosen to discover information about a problem or to control something.

He received a commission to act as an informant. 

Committee 

A small group of people chosen to represent a larger organization and make decisions for it.

The housing committee is responsible for overseeing new residential projects. 

Competitor 

A person, team, or company that is competing against others.

Two competitors were banned for using drugs.

Complain 

To say that something is wrong or not satisfactory.

Local authorities complained that they lacked sufficient resources. 

Complex 

Involving a lot of different but related parts.

A complex network of water channels supplies the region with fresh water.

Comprehensive 

Complete and including everything that is necessary.

A comprehensive list of sources is included at the end of the book.

Compulsory 

If something is compulsory, you must do it because of a rule or law.

Compulsory military service is required for all male citizens in some countries. 

Conclude 

To end a speech, meeting, or piece of writing.

They conclude their study with these words. 

Connection 

The state of being related to someone or something else.

The connections between social attitudes and productivity play a crucial role in workplace efficiency.

Consequence 

A result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient.

Many have been laid off from work as a consequence of the administration's policies. 

Deduct 

To take away an amount or part from a total.

Tax has been deducted from the payments. 

Delay  

To make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected.

The train was delayed. 

Delight 

Great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness.

An experience guaranteed to delight both young and old awaits visitors at the theme park.

Dismiss 

To decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering.

She dismissed the taxi at the corner of the road.

Display 

To arrange something or a collection of things so that they can be seen by the public.

The palace used to display a series of Flemish tapestries. 

Economical 

Not using a lot of money, fuel, etc.

A small, economical car is ideal for city driving and fuel efficiency.