English File Upper Intermediate "Lesson 1A" Vocabulary

jobseeker

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an unemployed person who is searching for a job

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The company organized a workshop to help jobseekers improve their interview skills.

As a jobseeker, it's important to tailor your resume to each position you apply for.

point

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the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

good-natured

Adjective

/ɡˈʊdnˈeɪtʃɚd/

displaying kindness and patience when interacting with others

ill-natured

rivalry

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a situation that involves two or multiple people, teams, businesses, etc. competing for the same status, object, or thing

cooperation

light-hearted

Adjective

/lˈaɪthˈɑːɹɾᵻd/

cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

response

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a reply to something in either spoken or written form

foolproof

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designed or made to be impossible to fail or make a mistake, even by someone with little skill or knowledge

geek

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an individual who lacks social skills and is unusual, boring, or awkward

gut feeling

phrase

/ɡˈʌt fˈiːlɪŋ ɹɪˈækʃən/

Idiom

Informal

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

What is the origin of the idiom "gut feeling" and when to use it?

The idiom "gut feeling" is believed to have originated in the 19th century and refers to an instinctive or intuitive belief or impression that is not based on conscious reasoning or evidence. It is used to suggest that the speaker has a deep-seated sense or hunch about something, often without being able to fully explain or justify it.

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