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Insight - Advanced - Unit 10 - 10C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - 10C in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "downsize", "pension", "underprivileged", etc.

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unable to hear properly

Ex: Public announcements are made with visual aids to assist those who hard of hearing.
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a period of time in which someone no longer works due to old age

Ex: He moved to a quiet countryside house to enjoy his golden years.
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experiencing partial or complete loss of vision

Ex: visually impaired employee excels in their job with accommodations such as enlarged print and assistive technology .
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to become affected by an illness

Ex: He went down with a bad case of bronchitis and had to stay home for a week.
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(of an organization or company) to reduce the number of employees, often as a means of cutting costs or increasing efficiency

Ex: The company 's decision to downsize was met with criticism from employees and unions , who protested against job cuts and demanded better severance packages .
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underprivileged
[Adjective]

lacking access to essential resources or opportunities that are enjoyed by others, often due to social or economic factors

Ex: Growing up underprivileged, he faced numerous obstacles in pursuing his dreams .
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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 of zero hour, managing the crisis .
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pension
[noun]

a regular payment made to a retired person by the government or a former employer

Ex: Government employees often receive a pension as part of their retirement benefits .
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(in an organization, company, etc.) a department that is in charge of hiring new employees and training them

Ex: She contacted human resources to ask about her salary increase .
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a form that is filled by someone who aims to get a paericular job

Ex: A complete job application typically requires references and work experience .
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the different levels of jobs and responsibilities that people can move up in their chosen profession as they gain more experience and skills

Ex: Moving up the corporate ladder usually brings greater responsibilities and higher pay.
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a specific period of time granted to a person who is ill to temporary leave work

Ex: She returned to work after her sick leave feeling much better .
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holiday
[noun]

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

Ex: I ca n’t wait for the holiday to relax and unwind .
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a privilege or right that is granted legally

Ex: The lawyer explained his client ’s entitlement to legal protection under the new regulations .
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sector
[noun]

a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions

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the action of enlisting or enrolling people for a particular cause, organization, or activity

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money given to workers who lose their jobs because their employer no longer needs them

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a situation where someone's financial or social status has significantly decreased, often due to factors like job loss or financial difficulties

Ex: We will have to adjust to our reduced circumstances.
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to be close to reaching a particular age

Ex: Their oldest dog is getting on for 15 years.
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between jobs
[phrase]

the period of time when someone is temporarily unemployed or moving from one job to another

Ex: After leaving his old job , he spent a few between jobs before finding a new position .
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