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Total English - Pre-intermediate - Unit 9 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - Reference in the Total English Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "flexible", "shift", "apply", etc.

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Total English - Pre-intermediate
jury
jury
[noun]

a group of twelve citizens, who listen to the details of a case in the court of law in order to decide the guiltiness or innocence of a defendant

Ex: The jury was composed of individuals from various professions and backgrounds .
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police officer

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

Ex: With a flashlight in hand , the police officer searched for clues at the crime scene .
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to sentence

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

Ex: After the trial , the judge carefully sentenced the convicted murderer .
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punishment

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

Ex: He accepted his punishment without complaint .
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to steal
to steal
[Verb]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

Ex: While we were at the party , someone was stealing valuables from the guests .
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thief
thief
[noun]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

Ex: The thief attempted to escape through the alley , but the police quickly cornered him .
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victim
victim
[noun]

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

Ex: Support groups for victims of crime provide resources and a safe space to share their experiences .
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witness
witness
[noun]

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

Ex: The only witness to the crime was hesitant to come forward out of fear for their safety .
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flexible
flexible
[Adjective]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

Ex: His flexible attitude made it easy for friends to rely on him in tough times .
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training
training
[noun]

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

Ex: Military training prepares soldiers for various combat scenarios.
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uniform
uniform
[noun]

the special set of clothes that all members of an organization or a group wear at work, or children wear at a particular school

Ex: The students wear a school uniform every day .
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shift
shift
[noun]

the period of time when a group of people work during the day or night

Ex: They are hiring additional staff for the holiday shift.
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to apply
to apply
[Verb]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

Ex: As the deadline approached , more candidates began to apply for the available positions .
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to offer
to offer
[Verb]

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: He generously offered his time and expertise to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs .
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to promote

to move to a higher position or rank

Ex: After the successful project , he was promoted to vice president .
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to interview

to ask someone questions to see whether they are qualified for a course of study, job, etc.

Ex: The committee plans to interview all shortlisted candidates next week .
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to resign
to resign
[Verb]

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

Ex: They resigned from the committee in protest of the decision .
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to run
to run
[Verb]

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

Ex: They run a herd of camels for desert expeditions .
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bonus
bonus
[noun]

the extra money that we get, besides our salary, as a reward

Ex: With her end-of-year bonus, she bought a new car .
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commission

a sum of money paid to someone based on the value or quantity of goods they sell

Ex: The company offers commission-based pay to its sales team.
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employee
employee
[noun]

someone who is paid by another to work for them

Ex: The hardworking employee received a promotion for their exceptional performance .
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employer
employer
[noun]

a person or organization that hires and pays individuals for a variety of jobs

Ex: The employer conducted background checks and interviews to ensure they hired qualified candidates for the job .
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experience

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

Ex: Life experience teaches us valuable lessons that we carry with us throughout our lives .
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interviewee

someone who answers the questions during an interview

Ex: The interviewee's responses were well-received by the hiring committee .
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interviewer

a person who asks questions to obtain information from someone in an interview, usually to evaluate their qualifications, opinions, or experiences

Ex: The interviewer explained the next steps in the hiring process .
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managing director

a senior executive or business leader who is responsible for the overall management and direction of a company or organization

Ex: As managing director, he oversees all company operations .
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qualification

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

Ex: The university accepts students with the appropriate qualifications in science for the advanced research program .
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receptionist

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

Ex: You should ask the receptionist for directions to the conference room .
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secretary
secretary
[noun]

someone who works in an office as someone's assistance, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, making appointments, etc.

Ex: He relies on his secretary to prioritize tasks and keep his calendar up-to-date .
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salary
salary
[noun]

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

Ex: The company announced a salary raise for all employees .
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wage
wage
[noun]

money that a person earns, daily or weekly, in exchange for their work

Ex: The government implemented policies to ensure fair wages and improve living standards for workers.
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sales assistant

someone whose job involves helping and selling things to the customers and visitors of a store, etc.

Ex: He was promoted to senior sales assistant after consistently meeting his sales targets and demonstrating leadership skills .
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sales representative

a person whose job is to sell products or services for a company, usually by meeting or contacting customers

Ex: The sales representative gave a detailed presentation about the product .
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crime
crime
[noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .
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to arrest
to arrest
[Verb]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

Ex: Authorities are currently arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .
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to commit
to commit
[Verb]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

Ex: The hacker was apprehended for committing cybercrimes , including unauthorized access to sensitive information .
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community service

unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

Ex: He found fulfillment in community service, knowing that his efforts were making a positive impact on those in need .
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criminal
criminal
[noun]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

Ex: The criminal confessed to robbing the bank .
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fine
fine
[noun]

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

Ex: The judge imposed a fine on the company for environmental violations .
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guilty
guilty
[Adjective]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

Ex: The jury found the defendant guilty of the crime based on the evidence presented .
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innocent
innocent
[Adjective]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

Ex: The innocent driver was not at fault for the car accident caused by the other driver 's negligence .
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judge
judge
[noun]

the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

Ex: She retired after serving as a judge for over thirty years .
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curriculum vitae

a document that summarizes a person's academic and work history, often used in job applications or academic pursuits

Ex: The university asked for a curriculum vitae along with the application .
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