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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stationery [noun]

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

Ex: He enjoyed browsing through the stationery aisle , admiring the variety of colorful notepads and journals .

ring binder [noun]

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

Ex: He flipped through the pages of his ring binder to find the meeting agenda for the day .

folder [noun]

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

Ex: He kept his important documents in a sturdy folder with a secure clasp to prevent them from falling out .

paper clip [noun]

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

Ex: The report was held together with a red paper clip .

alligator clip [noun]

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

Ex: Alligator clips are commonly used in electronics and laboratories for temporary connections .

post-it [noun]

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

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clipboard [noun]

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

Ex: She held the clipboard steady while the photographer took the group photo .

fountain pen [noun]

a pen that can be refilled with ink

Ex: Fountain pens are favored by writers for their smooth ink flow and ergonomic design .

nib [noun]

the tip of a pen that puts the ink on paper

Ex: The architect used a technical pen with a precise nib to draw detailed floor plans .

ballpoint [noun]

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

Ex: He prefers using a ballpoint for filling out forms due to its smooth writing experience .

biro [noun]

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

Ex: The journalist always carries a biro in his pocket for taking notes during interviews .

lead [noun]

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

Ex: High-quality pencils often use graphite as the lead material for smooth and consistent writing .

Scotch tape [noun]

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

Ex: He sealed the envelope with a strip of Scotch tape before sending it in the mail .

highlighter [noun]

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

Ex: Highlighters come in various colors to help categorize information while studying .

felt tip [noun]

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

Ex: He grabbed a red felt tip to mark important dates on his calendar .

stapler [noun]

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

Ex: He refilled the stapler with staples before starting on the new batch of documents .

pencil sharpener [noun]

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

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Witeout [noun]

a white liquid for covering mistakes made while writing

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pushpin [noun]

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

Ex: He secured the poster to the wall with several colorful pushpins .

thumbtack [noun]

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

Ex: He carefully removed the old calendar from the wall , pulling out each thumbtack one by one .

punch [noun]

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

Ex: He used a single-hole punch to make holes in the corners of his flashcards .

notepad [noun]

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

Ex: The meeting attendees each received a branded notepad and pen for taking notes .

rubber stamp [noun]

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

Ex: The librarian used a rubber stamp to mark the due date on borrowed books .

mechanical pencil [noun]

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

Ex: He keeps a mechanical pencil in his pocket for jotting down quick notes during meetings .

carbon paper [noun]

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: He used carbon paper to transfer the sketch onto a fresh sheet of drawing paper .

card catalog [noun]

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

Ex: The librarian updated the card catalog with new acquisitions from the recent book fair .

in-basket [noun]

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

Ex: Employees were instructed to place completed forms in the designated in-basket for processing .

out-basket [noun]

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

Ex: He checked his out-basket before leaving for the day to ensure all tasks were completed .

file cabinet [noun]

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

Ex: He stored confidential paperwork securely in the locked file cabinet .

wastebasket [noun]

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

Ex: He retrieved the accidentally discarded document from the wastebasket .

handy [adjective]

functional and easy to use

Ex: She found the new recipe book quite handy for quick and easy dinner ideas .

functional [adjective]

made for practical use, not for looks

Ex: The watch is simple and functional , ideal for everyday wear .

C1 Level Wordlist
Animals	Appearance	Digital Communication	Movies
Foods and Ingredients	Advice and Suggestion	The Human Anatomy	Buildings and Construction
Human Attributes	Time	Fundamental Verbs	Shapes and Colors
Computer Science	Bonds and Relationships	Fashion and Attire	Writing and Narrative
Language Components	News and Network	Weather Conditions	Shopping
Education	Integral Verbs	Business and Management	Achievement and Progress
Agreement and Disagreement	Personal Traits	Music	Law and Order
The Environment	Sickness	Struggles and Setbacks	Politics
Essential Verbs	Feelings	Science	Transportation
Stationery and Office Supplies	Working Life	Dialogue and Discourse	Hobbies and Activities
Identity and Society	Religion	Dishes and Dinning	Vital Verbs
Adjectives	Permission or Obligation	Job Titles	Scholarly Research
Geography	Cooking	Military	Persuasion and Discourse
Plants and Vegetation	Art	Crucial Verbs	Trust and Uncertainty
Health	Decisions and Accountability	Risks	Money and Finance
Changes and Impacts	Astronomy	Law and Criminality	Mathematics
Adverbs	Travel	History and Artifacts