Workplace English Vocabulary

Lesson 24 Quantity and Measurement · 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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bankruptcy (noun)noun
“The company avoided bankruptcy through careful financial planning.”
2
bulk (noun)noun
“The bulk of invoices arrived before noon.”
3
butter (noun)noun
“Please put butter on the table.”
4
centimeter (noun)noun
“The label is five centimeter wide.”
5
circulate (verb)verb
“Please circulate the updated policy to all staff.”
6
comb (noun)noun
“She keeps a comb in her travel bag.”
7
comfortably (adverb)adverb
“Everyone can work comfortably in the new office.”
8
compliance (noun)noun
“Compliance with safety rules protects all staff.”
9
contraction (noun)noun
““We're” is a common contraction in speech.”
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cookbook (noun)noun
“This cookbook explains easy meals for beginners.”