Workplace English Vocabulary

Lesson 21 Work and Study · Food and Drink

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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pastry (noun)noun
“The café sells fresh pastry every morning.”
2
personalize (verb)verb
“You can personalize the email for each customer.”
3
poorly (adverb)adverb
“The printer performed poorly during the meeting.”
4
prestigious (adjective)adjective
“She received an offer from a prestigious firm.”
5
purser (noun)noun
“The purser can answer passengers' payment questions.”
6
reassure (verb)verb
“The manager will reassure staff about the changes.”
7
resume (verb)verb
“We will resume the presentation after lunch.”
8
reunion (noun)noun
“They planned a reunion for former coworkers.”
9
revolutionize (verb)verb
“New software may revolutionize our ordering process.”
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seafood (noun)noun
“The restaurant serves seafood near the harbor.”