Workplace English Vocabulary

Lesson 22 Work and Study · Money and Business

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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refreshment (noun)noun
“Refreshment will be available after the workshop.”
2
administrative (adjective)adjective
“She handles administrative duties for the sales team.”
3
authorize (verb)verb
“Only managers can authorize large purchases.”
4
commonly (adverb)adverb
“This term is commonly used in reports.”
5
distribution (noun)noun
“The company manages distribution across the region.”
6
sofa (noun)noun
“We discussed the project on the sofa.”
7
accommodate (verb)verb
“The meeting room can accommodate thirty participants.”
8
affordable (adjective)adjective
“They found an affordable hotel near the venue.”
9
annoy (verb)verb
“Loud phone calls annoy people in the office.”
10
commute (noun)noun
“Her commute takes forty minutes by train.”