ray

US /reɪ/

Definition

a column of light (as from a beacon)

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

A ray of sunlight came through the window and warmed the room.

beama signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
shafta line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

Easy ray of sunshine
to ray of sunshine, meaning to emit as rays
Medium harmful ultraviolet ray exposure
describing harmful ultraviolet ray exposure (causing or capable of causing harm)
Hard offer a ray of hope amidst crisis
to present for acceptance or refusal regarding a ray of hope amidst crisis
Very Hard catch some rays during lunch break
to catch some rays during lunch break, meaning to discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

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