Workplace English Vocabulary

Lesson 2 Time and Place · Qualities and Description

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

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10 words

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congestion (noun)noun
“Morning congestion delayed several employees on their way to work.”
2
contradiction (noun)noun
“The report contains a contradiction between sales figures.”
3
contrary (adjective)adjective
“The final results were contrary to expectations.”
4
diploma (noun)noun
“Please bring your diploma to the interview.”
5
distributor (noun)noun
“The distributor delivered office supplies before noon.”
6
dive (verb)verb
“Do not dive into the shallow pool.”
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energetic (adjective)adjective
“The energetic team completed the project early.”
8
environmentally (adverb)adverb
“The company works environmentally responsibly by reducing waste.”
9
escalator (noun)noun
“Take the escalator to the conference room upstairs.”
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exotic (adjective)adjective
“The restaurant serves exotic fruit drinks at lunch.”