Workplace English Vocabulary

Lesson 29 Money and Business · Technology and Media

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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invention (noun)noun
“The invention reduced the time needed for packing.”
2
irritate (verb)verb
“Late replies can irritate customers during busy periods.”
3
locker (noun)noun
“Store your coat in the locker near reception.”
4
overlook (verb)verb
“Please do not overlook the revised payment deadline.”
5
patent (noun)noun
“The company filed a patent for its new device.”
6
payable (adjective)adjective
“The invoice is payable within thirty days.”
7
preliminary (adjective)adjective
“We held a preliminary meeting before negotiations began.”
8
salesman (noun)noun
“The salesman explained the contract terms clearly.”
9
sauna (noun)noun
“The hotel sauna opens after six each evening.”
10
smoothly (adverb)adverb
“The presentation went smoothly despite the schedule change.”