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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 deliberated for several hours before reaching a unanimous verdict. 
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police officer

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

Ex: The brave police officer rushed to the scene of the accident to provide assistance. 
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to sentence

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

Ex: The judge will sentence the convicted criminal to five years in prison. 
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punishment

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

Ex: The judge handed down a severe punishment to the convicted criminal, sentencing them to several years in prison. 
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to steal
to steal
[Verb]

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

Ex: She steals cookies from the jar when no one is looking. 
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thief
thief
[noun]

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

Ex: The thief was caught on camera as he sneaked into the store and took a handful of electronics. 
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victim
victim
[noun]

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

Ex: The victim of the robbery was left shaken but unharmed after the ordeal. 
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witness
witness
[noun]

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

Ex: The witness gave a detailed account of what happened during the burglary. 
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flexible
flexible
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her flexible approach to problem-solving made her an excellent team member. 
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training
training
[noun]

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

Ex: The new employees underwent intensive training to learn company policies and procedures. 
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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 employees at the hotel wear a professional uniform. 
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shift
shift
[noun]

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

Ex: After a long night shift, she was tired and went straight to bed. 
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to apply
to apply
[Verb]

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

Ex: Students often apply to multiple universities to increase their chances of acceptance. 
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to offer
to offer
[Verb]

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: She kindly offered her assistance to anyone in need. 
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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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to interview

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

Ex: The admissions committee will interview each candidate to determine their qualifications for the program. 
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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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to run
to run
[Verb]

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

Ex: She ran the family farm, overseeing the planting, harvesting, and sales of their crops. 
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bonus
bonus
[noun]

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

Ex: Our bonus is calculated based on our performance ratings. 
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commission

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

Ex: The salesperson earns a 10% commission on every sale. 
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employee
employee
[noun]

someone who is paid by another to work for them

Ex: The boss expected all the employees to arrive at work on time every day. 
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employer
employer
[noun]

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

Ex: She found a new job with a reputable employer who offered competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement. 
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experience

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

Ex: Her years of experience as a chef have made her an expert in the kitchen. 
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interviewee

someone who answers the questions during an interview

Ex: The interviewee arrived early for the job interview. 
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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 asked about her previous work experience. 
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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: The managing director outlined the company’s future strategy. 
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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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receptionist

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

Ex: I left a message with the receptionist. 
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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: She's the secretary for the CEO, managing his schedule and handling correspondence. 
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salary
salary
[noun]

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

Ex: Employees receive their salary at the end of the month. 
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wage
wage
[noun]

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

Ex: The company increased the minimum wage for its employees to attract and retain talent. 
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sales assistant

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

Ex: The sales assistant helped me choose the right size and color for the dress I wanted to buy. 
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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 rep visited several clients today. 
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crime
crime
[noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

Ex: The police are investigating the crime that occurred last night. 
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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: The police officer decided to arrest the suspect after gathering sufficient evidence. 
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to commit
to commit
[Verb]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

Ex: He was arrested for attempting to commit fraud by falsifying financial documents. 
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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: After being convicted of vandalism, he was sentenced to 100 hours of community service. 
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criminal
criminal
[noun]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

Ex: The police arrested the criminal after a long investigation. 
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fine
fine
[noun]

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

Ex: He had to pay a hefty fine for speeding on the highway. 
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guilty
guilty
[Adjective]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

Ex: He pleaded guilty to the charges in court. 
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innocent
innocent
[Adjective]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

Ex: The evidence presented in court proved that he was innocent of the crime he was accused of. 
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judge
judge
[noun]

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

Ex: The judge listened to both sides of the case before making a ruling. 
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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: She updated her CV before applying for the job. 
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