Marketing1: TOEIC
Noun
part of a living form that is typically self-contained and performs a necessary function
Flashlight fishes are named for their large bioluminescent organs that are located beneath the eyes. The light they produce is used to attract prey, escape from predators, and to communicate!
Noun
a thing or place that draws visitors by providing something of interest or pleasure
After five years of planning and construction of the 20-acre attraction, the gate of Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida is open.
Adjective
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
Cardinal females are an attractive tan/gray, only males sport the brilliant red plumage for which their species is known. The color is a key to mating success—the brighter the better!
Verb
to measure against
Historians once debated the relative importance of the "great man" theory of events compared to the "inevitable forces" or trends as the shapers of history.
Noun
the act of looking at things to see how they are similar or different
I am still the “girl on fire.” The sheer fabric softly glows. Even the slight movement in the air sends a ripple up my body. By comparison, the chariot costume seems garish, the interview dress too contrived.
Verb
to try to be equal with
Hong Kong's brokers are staunch defenders of their lunch break, but the stock exchange wants to extend its trading hours to compete with other major international bourses.
Verb
eat or drink up
Monsieur Mangetout from Grenoble France has been eating metal and glass since 1959. Gastroenterologists describe his ability to consume 900 grams (2 lb) of metal a day as "unique."
Noun
person who purchases goods and services for personal use
According to one survey, there were as many as 138 million shoppers in queues and stores this Black Friday. The day of heavy discounts marks a release of pent-up consumer demand.
Noun
firmly held belief or opinion
Is she qualified to be president? Even ardent conservative Charles Krauthammer lamented in 2008 about “the paucity of any Palin record or expressed conviction on the major issues of our time.”
Verb
engage by written agreement
The Calgary Flames have signed 26-year-old Czech center Roman Cervenka. "We made an aggressive pitch to convince him that Calgary was the perfect place for him to start his NHL career, and we are extremely pleased he agreed."