Workplace English Vocabulary

Lesson 1 Food and Drink · Thinking and Knowing

Learn 10 useful words in clear contexts designed for adult A2 to B2 learners building practical workplace communication.

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10 words

# Word Example sentence Listen Slow

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absorb (verb)verb
“New staff absorb procedures during orientation.”
2
administer (verb)verb
“She will administer the employee benefits program.”
3
ample (adjective)adjective
“The conference room has ample space for everyone.”
4
antique (noun)noun
“The lobby displays an antique clock.”
5
bean (noun)noun
“Each bean adds protein to the salad.”
6
browse (verb)verb
“Customers browse the catalog before ordering.”
7
bye (noun)noun
“She said bye before leaving the office.”
8
careless (adjective)adjective
“A careless error delayed the payment process.”
9
collector (noun)noun
“The collector visited the office for the overdue rent.”
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conform (verb)verb
“All documents must conform to company policy.”