Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Communication

Here you will learn some English words about communication, such as "browse", "directory", "helpline", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL

the process or activity of exchanging information or expressing feelings, thoughts, or ideas by speaking, writing, etc.

Ex: Learning a new language can enhance your communication with people from different cultures .

a file or document that is sent along with an email

Ex: They forgot to include the attachment in their message .

to store the address of a file, website, etc. for faster and easier access

to check a web page, text, etc. without reading all the content

Ex: She likes to browse online stores for hours , searching for the perfect gifts .
browser [noun]

a computer program that enables the user to read or look at information on the Internet

Ex: The website looks different depending on the browser you use .

a system of Internet connection that allows users to share information simultaneously

Ex: The rural community finally gained access to broadband , opening up new opportunities for remote work and online education .
cellular [adjective]

related to a telephone system that uses radio stations for communication

Ex: The company invested in upgrading its cellular infrastructure to provide faster and more reliable service to customers .

a company that provides its customers with internet access and related services

a phone call in which three or more people can hear and speak with one another

Ex: During the conference call , everyone shared their ideas for the marketing campaign .

to end a phone call while the other person is still on the line

Ex: Mike realized he dialed the wrong number , so he quickly cut off the call to avoid any awkwardness .

a place with computers where people can pay to access Internet and often buy something to eat

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(computing) an area on a computer containing files that are necessary for keeping the computer organized

Ex: He accidentally deleted an important directory , causing him to lose access to critical documents .
engaged [adjective]

(of phone lines) being in use

to dial [verb]

to enter a telephone number using a rotary or keypad on a telephone or mobile device in order to make a call

Ex: I 'll dial the customer service hotline to inquire about my order .

to subscribe to a person or organization's account on a social media platform to check everything that they post or publish

Ex: He follows several news outlets on Facebook to stay informed about current events .

offensive and often threatening letters or emails usually sent under no name

Ex: They reported the hate mail to the authorities for safety .
spam [noun]

unwanted or irrelevant online advertisements sent to many people

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helpline [noun]

a phone service that provides advice, comfort, or information regarding specific problems

Ex: After losing my job , I called the helpline to learn about available resources for unemployment benefits .
to hold [verb]

to wait on the phone line until the other person answers it

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someone who encourages other people to purchase a product or service by talking about it on social media

YouTuber [noun]

someone who is active on YouTube by creating content for it

Ex: I watch a YouTuber who reviews the latest tech gadgets every week .

someone who posts a series of digital media files available for download over the Internet on a regular basis

Ex: The podcaster invited a famous author to discuss their latest book on the show .
to block [verb]

to prevent someone from contacting or viewing one's activities on social media

Ex: The user blocked the online harasser to prevent them from seeing their posts .
thread [noun]

a sequence of linked messages on social media, email, etc.

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surfing [noun]

the activity of spending a lot of time online navigating through different websites

to send something, such as an email or letter, that you have received, to someone else

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the opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages

Ex: He designed the home page to be user-friendly and attractive .
inbox [noun]

a folder in which received emails or text messages are stored

Ex: The notification popped up in his inbox as soon as the message was sent .
to tweet [verb]

to post or send something on X social media

Ex: The company tweets promotional offers to attract customers .

the maximum rate of data transfer of an electronic communication system

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someone who verbally changes the words of a language into another

Ex: He worked with an interpreter to facilitate a conversation with a non-English-speaking client .