Workplace English Vocabulary

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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
tenant (noun)noun
“Each tenant pays rent on the first day.”
2
sandwich (noun)noun
“I packed a sandwich for lunch at work.”
3
departure (noun)noun
“Our departure is scheduled for seven tomorrow morning.”
4
mini (adjective)adjective
“She chose a mini dress for the party.”
5
fitness (noun)noun
“Regular walking can improve your fitness over time.”
6
inconvenience (noun)noun
“The delay caused inconvenience for many commuters today.”
7
banquet (noun)noun
“The company held a banquet for its staff.”
8
closet (noun)noun
“The closet holds cleaning supplies and spare chairs.”
9
unreal (adjective)adjective
“The video effects looked unreal to me.”
10
distractor (noun)noun
“Phone alerts can be a distractor during meetings.”