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to apply
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to employ
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pay rise
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to promote
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vacancy
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overtime
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perk
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reference
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self-employed
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flexitime
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freelance
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annoyed
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annoying
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exhausted
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exhausting
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check
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chips
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fries
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film
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movie
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petrol
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the post
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return ticket
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round trip
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underground
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subway
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motivated
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motivating
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budget
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to persuade
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delegating
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fit
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flexible
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to solve
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stamina
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bill
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motorway
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freeway
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mobile phone
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cell phone
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curriculum vitae
to apply
to apply
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to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

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Students often apply to multiple universities to increase their chances of acceptance.
Job seekers are encouraged to apply online by submitting their resumes and cover letters.

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
to employ
to employ
Verb
e
ɪ
m
m
p
p
l
l
o
ɔ
y
ɪ

to give work to someone and pay them

displace

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transitive
pay rise
pay rise
noun
uk flag
/pˈeɪ ɹˈaɪz/

an increase in salary or wages that an employee receives from their employer

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compound noun
to promote
to promote
Verb
p
p
r
r
o
ə
m
m
o
t
t
e

to move to a higher position or rank

demote

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transitive
vacancy
noun
v
v
a
c
k
a
ə
n
n
c
s
y
i

a position or job that is available

overtime
overtime
noun
uk flag
/ˈoʊvɝˌtaɪm/

the extra hours a person works at their job

perk
noun
p
p
e
ɜ
r
r
k
k

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

reference
noun
r
r
e
ɛ
f
f
e
ɜ
r
r
e
ə
n
n
c
s
e

a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them

self-employed
self-employed
Adjective
uk flag
/sˈɛlfɛmplˈɔɪd/

working for oneself rather than for another

salaried
flexitime
noun
f
f
l
l
e
ɛ
x
ks
i
ɪ
t
t
i
m
m
e

a flexible work schedule in which employees can set their own working hours within a certain framework or range of hours

freelance
freelance
noun
f
f
r
r
ee
i
l
l
a
æ
n
n
c
s
e

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

annoyed
annoyed
Adjective
a
ə
nn
n
o
ɔ
y
ɪ
e
d
d

feeling slightly angry or irritated

annoying
annoying
Adjective
a
ə
nn
n
o
ɔ
y
ɪ
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

causing slight anger

exhausted
exhausted
Adjective
e
ɪ
x
gz
h
au
ɔ
s
s
t
t
e
ɪ
d
d

feeling extremely tired physically or mentally, often due to a lack of sleep

exhausting
exhausting
Adjective
e
ɪ
x
gz
h
au
ɔ
s
s
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

causing one to feel very tired and out of energy

check
check
noun
ch
ʧ
e
ɛ
ck
k

a small piece of paper showing the foods and drinks that we have ordered in a restaurant, cafe, etc. and the amount that we have to pay

chips
chips
noun
ch
ʧ
i
ɪ
p
p
s
s

thin slices of potato that are fried or baked until crispy and eaten as a snack

fries
fries
noun
f
f
r
r
ie
s
z

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

film
film
noun
f
f
i
ɪ
l
l
m
m

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

movie
movie
noun
m
m
o
u:
v
v
ie
i

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

petrol
petrol
noun
p
p
e
ɛ
t
t
r
r
o
l
l

a liquid fuel that is used in internal combustion engines such as car engines, etc.

the post
the post
noun
p
p
o
s
s
t
t

the official service or system responsible for delivering letters, parcels, and other mail to their intended recipients

return ticket
return ticket
noun
uk flag
/ɹɪtˈɝn tˈɪkɪt/

a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again

Grammatical Information:

compound noun
round trip
round trip
noun
uk flag
/ɹˈaʊnd tɹˈɪp/

a journey to a destination and back to the point of departure

Grammatical Information:

compound noun
underground
underground
noun
uk flag
/ˈʌndɚˌɡraʊnd/

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

subway
subway
noun
s
s
u
ʌ
b
b
w
w
a
e
y
ɪ

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

What is a "subway"?

A subway is an underground train system used for public transportation within cities. It is designed to carry large numbers of passengers quickly and efficiently, especially in busy urban areas. Subways usually have multiple stops along fixed routes, allowing people to travel between different parts of the city without being affected by surface traffic. These trains are typically faster than buses and can handle high volumes of passengers during rush hours. Subways are often a preferred mode of transport in cities with heavy traffic or limited road space.

motivated
motivated
Adjective
m
m
o
t
t
i
ə
v
v
a
t
t
e
ə
d
d

having a strong desire or ambition to achieve a goal or accomplish a task

unmotivated
motivating
Adjective
m
m
o
t
t
i
ə
v
v
a
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

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

budget
budget
noun
b
b
u
ʌ
dg
ʤ
e
ɪ
t
t

the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

to persuade
to persuade
Verb
p
p
e
ɜ
r
r
s
s
u
w
a
d
d
e

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

Grammatical Information:

ditransitive
delegating
noun
d
d
e
ɛ
l
l
e
ə
g
g
a
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

the act of assigning authority or tasks to subordinates to improve efficiency and decision-making

fit
fit
Adjective
f
f
i
ɪ
t
t

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

unfit
flexible
Adjective
f
f
l
l
e
ɛ
x
ks
i
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e

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

inflexible
to solve
to solve
Verb
s
s
o
ɑ:
l
l
v
v
e

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

Grammatical Information:

transitive
stamina
noun
s
s
t
t
a
æ
m
m
i
ə
n
n
a
ə

the mental or physical strength that makes one continue doing something hard for a long time

bill
bill
noun
b
b
i
ɪ
ll
l

a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for goods or services received

motorway
motorway
noun
m
m
o
t
t
o
ə
r
r
w
w
a
e
y
ɪ

a very wide road that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

freeway
freeway
noun
f
f
r
r
ee
i
w
w
a
e
y
ɪ

a controlled-access highway that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

What is a "freeway"?

A freeway is a high-speed, multi-lane road designed for long-distance travel with no stop signs, traffic signals, or intersections. These roads are intended to allow vehicles to move quickly and efficiently, often connecting cities or regions. Freeways typically have controlled access, meaning drivers can only enter or exit at specific points, such as interchanges. They are designed to handle a large volume of traffic and are usually built to accommodate both local and long-distance drivers, offering smooth and uninterrupted travel.

mobile phone
mobile phone
noun
uk flag
/mˈoʊbəl fˈoʊn/

a cellular phone or cell phone; ‌a phone without any wires and with access to a cellular radio system that we can carry with us and use anywhere

Grammatical Information:

compound noun
cell phone
cell phone
noun
uk flag
/ˈsɛl ˌfoʊn/

a phone that we can carry with us and use anywhere because it has no wires

What is a "cell phone"?

A cell phone is a portable electronic device used for making voice calls, sending text messages, and accessing various services such as the Internet, apps, and multimedia. It connects to a cellular network, allowing users to communicate over long distances. Modern cell phones, often referred to as smartphones, offer additional features like cameras, GPS, email, and access to social media platforms. Cell phones have become an essential part of daily life, helping people stay connected and manage various tasks, both personal and professional.

Grammatical Information:

compound noun
curriculum vitae
curriculum vitae
noun
uk flag
/kɜːɹˈɪkjʊləm vˈɪɾiː/

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

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

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