Workplace English Vocabulary

Lesson 17 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

# Word Example sentence Listen Slow

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workforce (noun)noun
“The company needs a skilled workforce.”
2
absent (adjective)adjective
“Two employees were absent from the meeting.”
3
accumulate (verb)verb
“Unpaid bills can accumulate very quickly.”
4
appraisal (noun)noun
“Her annual appraisal includes clear performance goals.”
5
apprentice (noun)noun
“The apprentice learned electrical work from her supervisor.”
6
businessman (noun)noun
“The businessman met clients at the conference.”
7
ceiling (noun)noun
“The electrician checked a light in the ceiling.”
8
colorful (adjective)adjective
“The team designed a colorful poster for visitors.”
9
compensate (verb)verb
“The airline will compensate travelers for the cancelled flight.”
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costume (noun)noun
“Her costume represented a famous movie character.”