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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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work
[noun]

something that we do regularly to earn money

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challenging
[Adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

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repetitive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The exercise routine was effective , but repetitive nature made it hard to stick to over time .
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rewarding
[Adjective]

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

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committed
[Adjective]

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

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helpful
[Adjective]

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

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experienced
[Adjective]

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

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adaptable
[Adjective]

able to change and adjust to different conditions and circumstances

Ex: adaptable curriculum can be modified to accommodate different learning styles and abilities .
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passionate
[Adjective]

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

Ex: passionate love for literature led her to pursue a career as an English teacher .
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monotonous
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boring because of being the same thing all the time

Ex: The repetitive tasks at the assembly line made the monotonous and uninteresting .
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motivating
[Adjective]

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

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fulfilling
[Adjective]

bringing a deep sense of satisfaction or happiness

Ex: Volunteering at the shelter provides him with fulfilling experience every weekend .
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tedious
[Adjective]

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

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dead-end
[Adjective]

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

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high-powered
[Adjective]

having exceptional strength, influence, or capabilities

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academic
[Adjective]

related to education, particularly higher education

Ex: Writing academic essay involves synthesizing information from multiple sources and presenting a coherent argument .
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career
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a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

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civil
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related to the citizens of a country

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

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fast
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having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

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job
[noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

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hunting
[noun]

the act of searching for a thing or person

Ex: The detectivehunting for clues in the case led to a breakthrough in the investigation .
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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

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manager
[noun]

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

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to move
[Verb]

to change your position or location

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

Ex: The university accepts students with the qualifications in science for the advanced research program .
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servant
[noun]

a person who does the housework as a job

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track
[noun]

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

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maternity
[noun]

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

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paternity
[noun]

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

Ex: paternity of the child was a central issue in the court case , with both parties presenting evidence .
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sick
[Adjective]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

Ex: She was sick, she missed the trip .
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compassionate
[Adjective]

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

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unpaid
[Adjective]

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

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

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permanent
[Adjective]

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

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temporary
[Adjective]

existing for a limited time

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full
[Adjective]

having no space left

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time
[noun]

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

Ex: We had a time at the party .
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part-time
[Adjective]

done only for a part of the working hours

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zero hour
[noun]

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

Ex: By this time next week , they will be in the middle zero hour, managing the crisis .
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same
[Adjective]

like another thing or person in every way

Ex: They 're twins , so they have same birthday .
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different
[Adjective]

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

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colleague
[noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: I often seek advice from colleague, who has years of experience in the industry and is always willing to help .
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coworker
[noun]

someone who works with someone else, having the same job

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to quit
[Verb]

to give up your job, school, etc.

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to resign
[Verb]

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

Ex: resigned from the committee in protest of the decision .
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staff
[noun]

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

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workforce
[noun]

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

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to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

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redundant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The extra steps in the process redundant and removed .
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out of work
[phrase]

having no job

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off
[Adverb]

away from a location or position in time or space

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fired
[Adjective]

forced to leave one's job

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to sack
[Verb]

to dismiss someone from their job

Ex: Over the years , the organization sacked employees when necessary .
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to get
[Verb]

to receive or come to have something

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to move to a higher position or rank

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pay
[noun]

the money that is paid to someone for doing their job

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rise
[noun]

an increase in something's number, amount, size, power, or value

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skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

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to hire
[Verb]

to pay someone to do a job

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to employ
[Verb]

to give work to someone and pay them

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benefit
[noun]

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

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perk
[noun]

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

Ex: perks of the internship include free access to professional development courses and networking events .
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