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English File - Advanced - Lesson 1B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 1B in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "repetitive", "workforce", "qualification", etc.

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English File - Advanced
work
work
[noun]

something that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: During the summer break, she took up work as a tour guide. 
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challenging
challenging
[Adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex: Solving the puzzle proved to be challenging, requiring creative thinking and problem-solving skills. 
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repetitive
repetitive
[Adjective]

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

Ex: Her workout routine was so repetitive that she started losing interest and stopped going to the gym. 
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rewarding
rewarding
[Adjective]

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

Ex: Teaching can be a rewarding profession, as educators witness the growth of their students. 
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committed
committed
[Adjective]

willing to give one's energy and time to something because one believes in it

Ex: The committed athlete trains rigorously every day, striving to reach their full potential in their sport. 
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helpful
helpful
[Adjective]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

Ex: He offered a helpful suggestion on how to improve the design. 
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experienced
experienced
[Adjective]

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

Ex: She is an experienced teacher with over twenty years of classroom experience. 
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adaptable
adaptable
[Adjective]

able to change and adjust to different conditions and circumstances

Ex: The adaptable employee quickly learns new tasks and takes on different roles within the company. 
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passionate
passionate
[Adjective]

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

Ex: She is a passionate advocate for environmental conservation and volunteers regularly for cleanup projects. 
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monotonous
monotonous
[Adjective]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

Ex: The endless hours of data entry made her workday feel monotonous and never-ending. 
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motivating
motivating
[Adjective]

encouraging action or effort by providing energy, drive, or enthusiasm

Ex: His motivating speech before the race pushed the athletes to do their best. 
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fulfilling
fulfilling
[Adjective]

bringing a deep sense of satisfaction or happiness

Ex: Teaching young students is a fulfilling career for her. 
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tedious
tedious
[Adjective]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

Ex: The tedious task of filing paperwork made the afternoon drag on. 
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dead-end
dead-end
[Adjective]

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

Ex: He's trapped in a dead-end job with no chance for promotion. 
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high-powered
high-powered
[Adjective]

having exceptional strength, influence, or capabilities

Ex: She recently landed a high-powered position as the CEO of a major tech company. 
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academic
academic
[Adjective]

related to education, particularly higher education

Ex: Pursuing an academic degree requires dedication to studying and researching a specific subject area. 
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career
career
[noun]

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

Ex: She's pursuing a career in medicine and hopes to become a doctor. 
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civil
civil
[Adjective]

related to the citizens of a country

Ex: Civil rights movements advocate for equality and justice for all citizens. 
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event
event
[noun]

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

Ex: The annual charity event raised thousands of dollars for the local community center. 
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fast
fast
[Adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: He had a fast response to emergency situations. 
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job
job
[noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: He enjoys his job because it allows him to be creative. 
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hunting
hunting
[noun]

the act of searching for a thing or person

Ex: The hunting for a new apartment in the city took longer than expected due to the high demand. 
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ladder
ladder
[noun]

a piece of equipment with a set of steps that are connected to two long bars, used for climbing up and down a height

Ex: The ladder was too short to reach the attic, so they had to find a longer one. 
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manager
manager
[noun]

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

Ex: As the manager, she conducts weekly meetings with her team. 
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to move
to move
[Verb]

to change your position or location

Ex: She moved quickly to avoid the falling object. 
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qualification

a skill or personal quality that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity

Ex: Her qualification in graphic design helped her secure the job at the advertising agency. 
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servant
servant
[noun]

a person who does the housework as a job

Ex: The servant prepared breakfast and tidied up the house before the family woke up. 
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track
track
[noun]

a road or path that is rough and usually made by animals or people repeatedly walking there

Ex: He walked along the track until he reached the village. 
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maternity
maternity
[noun]

the quality or fact of being a mother to a child or children

Ex: She took maternity leave after the birth of her baby to spend time bonding with her child. 
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paternity
paternity
[noun]

the quality or fact of being a father to a child or children

Ex: He took paternity leave to help care for his newborn son during the first few weeks. 
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sick
sick
[Adjective]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

Ex: I think the milk was bad; it made me sick. 
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compassionate
compassionate
[Adjective]

showing kindness and understanding toward others, especially during times of difficulty or suffering

Ex: The nurse showed compassionate care and empathy towards the elderly patients in the nursing home. 
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unpaid
unpaid
[Adjective]

not yet given the money that was promised in exchange for something

Ex: She worked for several months at an unpaid internship before landing a full-time job. 
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freelance
freelance
[noun]

an individual who works independently without having a long-term contract with companies

Ex: She decided to go freelance so she could have more flexibility and choose her own projects. 
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permanent
permanent
[Adjective]

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

Ex: The museum's permanent collection includes timeless masterpieces from around the world. 
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temporary
temporary
[Adjective]

existing for a limited time

Ex: He took on a temporary job while he looked for a permanent position. 
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full
full
[Adjective]

having no space left

Ex: The restaurant was full, so we had to wait for a table to become available. 
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time
time
[noun]

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

Ex: I need more time to complete this project. 
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part-time
part-time
[Adjective]

done only for a part of the working hours

Ex: He accepted a part-time teaching position at the college. 
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zero hour
zero hour
[noun]

the specific moment when an event or action is scheduled to begin or take place

Ex: At zero hour, the team will launch the new app worldwide. 
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same
same
[Adjective]

like another thing or person in every way

Ex: I chose the same topic for my presentation as last year. 
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different
different
[Adjective]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

Ex: He had a different perspective on the movie. 
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colleague
colleague
[noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: My colleague and I collaborated on a project that received high praise from our manager for its innovative approach. 
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coworker
coworker
[noun]

someone who works with someone else, having the same job

Ex: My coworker helped me with a difficult project last week. 
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to quit
to quit
[Verb]

to give up your job, school, etc.

Ex: After the disagreement, three employees quit. 
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to resign
to resign
[Verb]

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

Ex: She decided to resign from her position as CEO. 
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staff
staff
[noun]

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

Ex: All staff members are required to attend the meeting. 
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workforce
workforce
[noun]

all the individuals who work in a particular company, industry, country, etc.

Ex: The company plans to expand its workforce by hiring an additional 200 employees this year. 
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to lay off

to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

Ex: The company laid off 10% of its workforce due to financial losses. 
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redundant
redundant
[Adjective]

surpassing what is needed or required, and so, no longer of use

Ex: His position at the company became redundant after the department was restructured. 
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out of work
out of work
[phrase]

having no job

Ex: He's been out of work for six months and is actively searching for a new job. 
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off
off
[Adverb]

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

Ex: He watched silently from ten feet off. 
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fired
fired
[Adjective]

forced to leave one's job

Ex: After multiple warnings, he was fired for consistently arriving late to work. 
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to sack
to sack
[Verb]

to dismiss someone from their job

Ex: The manager had to sack the employee for consistently violating company policies. 
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to get
to get
[Verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: He got an unexpected bonus at work. 
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to promote

to move to a higher position or rank

Ex: After years of hard work, she was promoted to manager of the department. 
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pay
pay
[noun]

the money that is paid to someone for doing their job

Ex: After the promotion, he saw a significant increase in his pay. 
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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional. 
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to hire
to hire
[Verb]

to pay someone to do a job

Ex: The company plans to hire ten new employees next month. 
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to employ
to employ
[Verb]

to give work to someone and pay them

Ex: Are you planning to employ any interns this summer? 
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benefit
benefit
[noun]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

Ex: One of the main benefits of exercise is improved mental health. 
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perk
perk
[noun]

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

Ex: One of the best perks of working at the tech company is the free gym membership. 
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