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C1 Level Wordlist - Stationery and Office Supplies

Here you will learn some English words about stationery and office supplies, such as "paperclip", "nib", "folder", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
stationery

writing materials such as paper, pencils, notebooks, etc.

Ex: She kept a drawer filled with stationery in her desk , always ready for writing letters or jotting down ideas .
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ring binder

a cover with metal rings inside that pass through the holes of the documents within to hold them together

Ex: The project proposal was presented in a professional ring binder with a clear cover to showcase the title page .
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folder
folder
[noun]

a cover made of plastic or folded card in which documents or pieces of paper can be kept

Ex: Students were instructed to submit their assignments in a folder with their name and class number on it .
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paper clip

a small, thin piece of bent wire or plastic used for holding together sheets of paper

Ex: She clipped the receipt to the form with a paper clip.
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alligator clip

a metal object with two toothed jaws and a spring, used for holding things in place

Ex: The alligator clip's strong grip ensured a stable connection between the components .
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post-it
post-it
[noun]

a small piece of colored paper that is sticky on one side and can be easily removed, used for leaving notes

Ex: Post-its are convenient for jotting down quick thoughts and organizing tasks.
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clipboard
clipboard
[noun]

a small board that has a clip on top for holding sheets of paper

Ex: Students carried clipboards during the outdoor science experiment to record their observations .
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fountain pen

a pen that can be refilled with ink

Ex: The calligrapher demonstrated intricate lettering techniques using a vintage fountain pen.
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nib
nib
[noun]

the tip of a pen that puts the ink on paper

Ex: The artist experimented with different nib sizes to achieve varying textures and shading in the sketch .
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ballpoint
ballpoint
[noun]

a pen with a small metal ball at its tip that puts the ink on paper when it rolls

Ex: Ballpoints are known for their reliability and durability , making them popular choices for everyday writing tasks .
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biro
biro
[noun]

a pen with a metal ball at the tip that when rolls puts the ink on paper

Ex: The biro's ergonomic design makes it comfortable to hold during long writing sessions .
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lead
lead
[noun]

the object inside a pencil that makes a mark when moved on paper

Ex: After running out of lead in her pencil , she reached for a spare pack to refill it and continue her work .
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Scotch tape

plastic tape that is transparent and sticky on one side, used for sticking things together, such as paper

Ex: They used Scotch tape to mark the outline of their art project on the wall .
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highlighter

a type of pen with a colored tip, used for marking words in a piece of writing, book, magazine, etc.

Ex: The student 's notes were filled with highlights in blue and orange from different highlighter pens .
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felt tip
felt tip
[noun]

a pen with a tip that is made of a fiber called felt

Ex: The office manager stocked up on felt-tip pens for employees to use during meetings.
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stapler
stapler
[noun]

a tool used for fastening sheets of paper together by putting staples into them

Ex: She borrowed a heavy-duty stapler from the administrative assistant to staple the thick booklet .
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pencil sharpener

a handheld tool with a small blade inside, used for sharpening pencils

Ex: The office manager replaced the old pencil sharpener with a new , more efficient model .
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Witeout
Witeout
[noun]

a white liquid for covering mistakes made while writing

Ex: Students used Wite-Out to neatly correct errors on their handwritten assignments.
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pushpin
pushpin
[noun]

a type of thumbtack with a colored piece of plastic on one end

Ex: Students used pushpins to attach their artwork to the display board for the school fair .
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thumbtack
thumbtack
[noun]

a short pin with a flat round head that is used to fasten paper to a wall or board

Ex: The office supply drawer was stocked with thumbtacks in various colors for organizational purposes .
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punch
punch
[noun]

a machine or tool used for making holes in paper or other material

Ex: The punch on his desk had a lever for easy operation when punching through thick stacks of paper .
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notepad
notepad
[noun]

a set of sheets of paper held together on which one can write notes

Ex: Students used their notepads to record lecture notes during the class .
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rubber stamp

a handheld tool that is used for imprinting a name, date, etc. onto a piece of paper

Ex: She collected vintage rubber stamps with intricate designs for her scrapbooking hobby .
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mechanical pencil

a pencil with a button on top that can be pushed or turned to get more lead out

Ex: The student used a mechanical pencil for the math exam to ensure precise calculations .
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carbon paper

thin paper with one side coated with a dark substance, put between two sheets of paper to copy everything that is being written or typed on it onto the sheet underneath

Ex: The office supply cabinet contained a box of carbon paper for administrative tasks .
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card catalog

an alphabetically-arranged set of cards with information on them, found especially in libraries

Ex: Students learned how to use the card catalog during library orientation to find resources for their research .
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in-basket
in-basket
[noun]

a tray-like object on an office desk, where incoming tasks or documents are placed for one to deal with

Ex: He kept a notepad next to his in-basket to jot down notes about urgent tasks .
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out-basket

a tray-like object on an office desk, where completed tasks, documents, etc. are placed before filing or further processing

Ex: Employees were instructed to place finished assignments in the out-basket for collection .
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file cabinet

a piece of office furniture with drawers in which documents can be stored

Ex: The office manager labeled each drawer of the file cabinet for easy access to different categories of files .
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wastebasket

an object with an open top that is used for holding trash, particularly waste paper

Ex: Students were reminded to dispose of their trash in the classroom wastebasket.
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handy
handy
[Adjective]

functional and easy to use

Ex: Having a handy reference guide saved him time when troubleshooting computer issues .
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functional
functional
[Adjective]

made for practical use, not for looks

Ex: The design of the chair is purely functional, with no extra details .
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