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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
demanding
[Adjective]

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

Ex: His demanding schedule made it difficult to find time for rest.
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to write all the information that is needed in a form

Ex: The secretary filled the boss's schedule in with the upcoming appointments.
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to engage in activities that involve buying, selling, or trading products or services for profit or as part of an enterprise

Ex: Doing business successfully often involves building strong relationships with customers.
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for a living
[phrase]

as one's main job or source of income

Ex: Many people drive taxis for a living.
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to accumulate a large amount of wealth or money through one's own efforts, often through business ventures or investments

Ex: The entrepreneur's innovative startup idea helped him make a fortune.
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brand
[noun]

the name that a particular product or service is identified with

Ex: Building a reputable brand takes years of consistent effort and delivering on promises to customers .
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budget
[noun]

the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

Ex: The project ran over budget, leading to cuts in other areas .
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deadline
[noun]

the latest time or date by which something must be completed or submitted

Ex: They extended the deadline by a week due to unforeseen delays .
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position
[noun]

one's job in an organization or company

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progress
[noun]

gradual movement toward a goal or a desired state

Ex: The patient showed slow but steady progress in his physical therapy .
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career
[noun]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

Ex: He 's had a diverse career, including stints as a musician and a graphic designer .
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on duty
[phrase]

working or responsible for official tasks at a given time

Ex: The guards remain on duty during holidays.
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earnings
[noun]

(always plural) money received for work done or services provided

Ex: The government 's policies aimed to increase household earnings and reduce income inequality .
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to begin taking the early steps regarding an action, project, or goal

Ex: They started out the business venture by securing funding and establishing a solid business plan .
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living
[noun]

the financial resources or means by which a person sustains their life

Ex: She secured a stable living through her job in the corporate sector .
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something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

Ex: Learning a new language fluently is a remarkable achievement that opens doors to new cultures .
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to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

Ex: Her viral video helped her take the internet by storm and take off as an online sensation .
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ambition
[noun]

something that is greatly desired

Ex: My ambition is to one day climb Mount Everest .
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the time that a person is required to be working or present at work

Ex: Many workers in the healthcare industry are accustomed to long work shifts, often spanning 12 hours or more , to provide continuous patient care .
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overtime
[noun]

the extra hours a person works at their job

Ex: They agreed to finish the task even if it required overtime.
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the help and advice that a company gives people who buy or use its products or services

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a system or organization that provides medical care to the public

Ex: They improved rural health services last year.
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promotion
[noun]

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

Ex: The team celebrated her promotion with a surprise party .
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a schedule that shows which people are assigned to work at specific times or tasks

Ex: The manager updated the duty roster for next week.
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a person who does administrative or clerical work in an office

Ex: That job suits someone with office worker experience.
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