Workplace English Vocabulary

Lesson 17 Technology and Media · Work and Study

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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1
brainstorm (verb)verb
“We can brainstorm ideas before the team meeting.”
2
cage (noun)noun
“The shelter cleaned each cage before visitors arrived.”
3
cinema (noun)noun
“The cinema shows a new film every Friday.”
4
collaboration (noun)noun
“Collaboration helped the departments finish the project quickly.”
5
condominium (noun)noun
“They bought a condominium near the train station.”
6
consecutive (adjective)adjective
“She worked for five consecutive days last week.”
7
cordless (adjective)adjective
“Our cordless phone works throughout the office.”
8
deluxe (adjective)adjective
“The hotel offered a deluxe room with breakfast.”
9
desirable (adjective)adjective
“Flexible hours are a desirable benefit for employees.”
10
discrepancy (noun)noun
“We found a discrepancy between the invoice and receipt.”