Toeic favorite 2
Word (Pronunciation)
exposed (əkˈspoʊzd (US), ɛkˈspəʊzd (UK))
courier (verb) (ˈkʊriɚ (US), ˈkʊrɪə(r) (UK)) To send something using a courier service
courier (noun) (ˈkʊriɚ (US), ˈkʊrɪə(r) (UK))
technical (adjective) (ˈtɛknɪkəl (US/UK))
sharp (adjective) (ʃɑrp (US), ʃɑːp (UK))
facilitate verb(fəˈsɪlɪteɪt(US), fəˈsɪlɪteɪt UK To make something possible or easier
reinforce(verb)(ˌriɪnˈfɔrs (US),ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs UK To make something stronger
out of (aʊt ʌv (US), aʊt ɒv (UK))
code (noun) (koʊd (US), kəʊd (UK))
expose (verb)(ɪkˈspoʊz (US), ɪkˈspəʊz (UK)) 1. To put someone at risk from something harmful or unpleasant
Definition & Examples
Able to be easily harmed, influenced, or attacked
The exposed coastal path was damaged in the storms.
The documents were couriered to the head office.
1. A person who takes messages, letters, or parcels from one place to
another
A courier delivered the package this morning.
2. A person who takes care of a group of people on holiday, especially by
giving them advice on what to do and see
Our tour courier was very knowledgeable about the local history and
culture.
1. A technical subject, word, etc. is difficult to understand without special
knowledge of a subject
The report was full of technical jargon.
2. Relating to practical skills and methods used in a particular activity
He has excellent technical skills in carpentry.
1. Producing or describing a quick, strong pain like being cut
She felt a sharp pain in her side.
2. Intelligent or quick to notice things
She has a sharp eye for detail.
3. Speaking or acting in a severe and angry way that can hurt others
He was quite sharp with the waiter.
The new software will facilitate communication between departments.
We need to reinforce the roof before winter.
1. From among an amount or number
Out of the whole class, only three students passed the exam.
2. Used to say that no more of something is available
We're out of milk. I'll have to go to the store.
1. Rules for how people should behave
There is a code of conduct for players.
2. A set of written rules or laws that tell people what to do
The building code requires fire escapes on all multi-story buildings.
Smoking exposes you to serious health risks.
2. To remove what is covering something so that it can be seen
He exposed the wires by removing the plastic casing.
Here is the story with new words and collocations bolded:

It was a sharp, crisp morning when the courier arrived at the secluded mountain resort. His technical outdoor gear was
exposed to the biting wind as he retrieved the package from his delivery truck. The coded manifest indicated this parcel
needed to be handled with extreme care and couriered directly to the lead tour guide.

Amanda was facilitating an adventure excursion for a wealthy group when the messenger found her. Out of the dozen
affluent guests, she had to reinforce the safety protocol with a stern voice, her sharp gaze cutting through their entitled
complaints. The group's exposure to the rugged wilderness left them vulnerable if they didn't adhere to her expertise.

As the courier handed over the mysterious parcel, Amanda's pulse raced. She had been eagerly awaiting this delivery
out of the dozens of specialized tour groups she led each season. Quickly, she excused herself to her private quarters,
anxious to expose the package's contents.

With sharpened curiosity, she sliced through the outer wrapping to reveal...another layer of coded boxes, nestled like
Russian dolls. A technical schematic on decrypting the inner codes was included. Amanda settled in, deciphering each
box's intricate puzzle with her sharp intellect until the final parcel was exposed.

Inside was a tarnished ancient artifact - confirmation that her courier company's dealings went far beyond overseeing
hiking tours. They were a covert channel for acquiring pieces of legendary power, no matter the risk of exposure.
Amanda grasped the relic, its dark magic already reinvigorating her spirit. With this, she could finally facilitate her
grandest quest.