Workplace English Vocabulary

Lesson 20 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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adhere (verb)verb
“Employees must adhere to the security procedure.”
2
bankrupt (adjective)adjective
“The company became bankrupt after several losses.”
3
caution (noun)noun
“Use caution when carrying heavy boxes.”
4
clip (verb)verb
“Please clip the extra paragraph from the report.”
5
comply (verb)verb
“All visitors must comply with building rules.”
6
diner (noun)noun
“We met at a diner after work.”
7
duplicate (noun)noun
“File a duplicate with the accounting department.”
8
eager (adjective)adjective
“The new employees are eager to learn.”
9
economist (noun)noun
“The economist explained the rising prices clearly.”
10
embassy (noun)noun
“She visited the embassy to renew her passport.”