TOEIC® vocabulary, test 13, question 6. I have a doubt with that question.

[Ozzy For President]

http://www.english-test.net/toeic/vocabulary/words/013/toeic-test.php

prep. except; besides; but

(a) behind
(b) beyond
(c) concerning
(d) save

The correct answer is "save", I do not understand why and the dictionary-entries did not help me out.

Thank you in advance for your time.

Regards from a VERY wet Mexico - after about 7 months of drought we shouldn't complain though ; - )
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[Our Tort System]

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/save

Look under "With the exception of; except".

The cause of your confusion is that you're not aware of this meaning of "Save".
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[Gregory7]

http://www.english-test.net/toeic/vocabulary/words/157/toeic-test.php
Test TOEIC W 157 question 1

n. financial industry owned cooperative supplying secure, standardized messaging services to financial institutions

Correct word: (a) swift

Your answer was: incorrect
your choice:
date

I cannot discern the relationship between " financial industry owned cooperative supplying secure, standardized messaging services to financial institutions" and word " swift" .
From on-line dictionary word " swift " means
1. Moving or capable of moving with great speed; fast. See Synonyms at fast1.
2. Coming, occurring, or accomplished quickly; instant: a swift retort.
3. Quick to act or react; prompt: swift to take steps.
adv.
Swiftly. Often used in combination: swift-running.
n.
1.
a. A cylinder on a carding machine.
b. A reel used to hold yarn as it is being wound off.
2. Any of various small dark insect-eating birds of the family Apodidae, related to the hummingbirds and noted for their long strong wings and swift flight.
3. Any of various small, fast-moving North American lizards of the genera Sceloporus and Uta.
[Middle English, from Old English.]
swiftly adv.
swiftness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
swift [swɪft]
adj
1. moving or able to move quickly; fast
2. occurring or performed quickly or suddenly; instant a swift response
3. (postpositive; foll by to) prompt to act or respond swift to take revenge
adv
a. swiftly or quickly
b. (in combination) swift-moving
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any bird of the families Apodidae and Hemiprocnidae, such as Apus apus (common swift) of the Old World: order Apodiformes. They have long narrow wings and spend most of the time on the wing
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) (sometimes capital) a variety of domestic fancy pigeon originating in Egypt and Syria and having an appearance somewhat similar to a swift
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) short for swift moth
4. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any of certain North American lizards of the genera Sceloporus and Uta that can run very rapidly: family Iguanidae (iguanas)
5. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) the main cylinder in a carding machine
6. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) an expanding circular frame used to hold skeins of silk, wool, etc.
PLEASE <HELP ME with this.Thanks in advance.

[Beeesneees]

I don't think it's you, Gregory. The options for that question look wrongly placed to me.
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[Dozy]

"SWIFT" is indeed an electronic messaging system for banks:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_for_Worldwide_Interbank_Financial_Telecommunication

However, it should be in capitals, and it seems an odd question to include in a general English test since it relies on specialist knowledge. Most people outside the finance industry would never have heard of it.

[Gregory7]

Mr. or Mrs .Beeesneees - that's a bad my step ,but my level learning English is only - between beginer and pre intermediate.Can we ever find a correct road in this labyrinth without end, especially when our English isn't good ? This forum is so big ,that I can't find correct place. Ok ,I will search another place for TOEIC , - please, maybe a tiny hint. ? Thanks in advance.

Thanks DOZY for your good heart. Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication , S.W.I.F.T ..I never thought that this is the abbreviation.Thanks DOZY again.

[Beeesneees]

Hello Gregory,

I think you misunderstood me. I wasn't complaining that you were posting anything in the wrong place. I was agreeing with you that the possible answers in the TOEIC question looked wrong.

I had never heard of SWIFT either.
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[Gregory7]

Dear teacher .
Sorry if I translated wrongly, but really the first sentence lulled my vigilance. <<< ---eg----It looks like WRONGLY PLACED tiles >>>. what means - not wrong place,, only - badly made, badly arranged. ...........................Thank you very much dear Beeesneees for this lesson.

[Gregory7]

Test # TOEIC/W185
pref. toward; at

Correct word: (c) ad

Your answer was: incorrect
your choice:
step

http://www.english-test.net/toeic/vocabulary/words/185/toeic-test.php

Can someone explain to me why answer (C) " ad" is correctly. Sorry ,but I see no connection between "pref.toward,at" --and-- "ad".Please a little hint.

[Beeesneees]

Take a look at these Latin phrases, which are still in use today:

Ad absurdum - To the point of absurdity.
Ad hoc - For/toward this purpose.
Ad infinitum - Without limit - endlessly.
Ad nauseam - To a sickening extent.

In each case, the prefix 'ad' indicates movement toward a point or the reaching of a point.
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[Gregory7]

I hadn't thought about it that way. It's now clear and now I see that prefix "ad" has very interesting use.
.< World English Dictionary ---

— prefix "ad"
1. to; towards: adsorb ; adverb
2. near; next to: adrenal

-ad
In the direction of; toward:

This is very helpful for me !!! Thank you very much dear Beeesneees ,you're great.

[Gregory7]

Please ,tell me what is difference between sentences,and why ???
1.We must "GET THROUGH WITH" this assignment.
2.We must "FINISH" completely this assigment.
Thanks in advance.

[Beeesneees]

You need to reorder the words in the second sentence:
We must completely finish this assignment.

'get through with' implies working so that it can be completed, usually with an element of not really wanting to do it, but finding it a necessity.
'completely finish' indicates that it must be completed in its entirety -- there should be no part left incomplete.
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[Gregory7]

Of Course, I should write - "We must completely finish this assignment." - sorry for my mistake. DEAR BEEESNEEES - in sincere appreciation of your valuable help, please accept my respect..Thank you very much.