Workplace English Vocabulary

Lesson 27 Society and Law · 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

# Word Example sentence Listen Slow

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lightweight (adjective)adjective
“This lightweight tablet is convenient for business trips.”
2
merit (verb)verb
“Your careful work may merit recognition.”
3
necklace (noun)noun
“She wore a silver necklace to dinner.”
4
needy (adjective)adjective
“The charity supports needy families locally.”
5
overpay (verb)verb
“Customers should not overpay for basic supplies.”
6
pamphlet (noun)noun
“Please take a pamphlet about employee benefits.”
7
partial (adjective)adjective
“The customer made a partial payment today.”
8
penalize (verb)verb
“The policy may penalize late payments.”
9
pollute (verb)verb
“Factories should not pollute the local river.”
10
prescribe (verb)verb
“The doctor will prescribe medicine for you.”