Workplace English Vocabulary

Lesson 24 Money and Business · 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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downturn (noun)noun
“The downturn reduced sales at several local stores.”
2
earthquake (noun)noun
“The earthquake closed the office for safety checks.”
3
elegant (adjective)adjective
“She chose an elegant design for the meeting room.”
4
excessive (adjective)adjective
“Excessive noise made the training session difficult.”
5
generic (noun)noun
“The pharmacy offers a cheaper generic.”
6
jazz (noun)noun
“The restaurant played jazz during the evening event.”
7
lifetime (noun)noun
“This machine should last for its expected lifetime.”
8
massage (noun)noun
“A massage helped relieve tension after the long flight.”
9
maximize (verb)verb
“We can maximize space by using smaller desks.”
10
mild (adjective)adjective
“He had mild pain after carrying the boxes.”