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[B2 Level] Work and Career – English vocabulary

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51 English words with meanings: career, colleague, promotion, internship, deadline… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

Part of the learning path: B1–B2 Everyday English

Word list

  1. career /kə'rɪə/ (noun) — work experience over time
    Example: She is building a successful career in marketing.
    Synonyms: occupation, profession, vocation
  2. colleague /'kɒli:ɡ/ (noun) — a person you work with
    Example: I had lunch with a colleague today.
    Synonyms: coworker, associate, teammate
  3. promotion /prə'məʊʃən/ (noun) — moving up to a better job
    Example: He got a promotion after two years of hard work.
    Synonyms: advancement, upgrade, elevation
  4. internship /'ɪntɜ:nʃɪp/ (noun) — a short-time job to learn work
    Example: She completed a three-month internship at a law firm.
    Synonyms: training, apprenticeship, placement
  5. deadline /'dedlaɪn/ (noun) — the last day to finish something
    Example: We must meet the project deadline this week.
    Synonyms: due date, time limit, cutoff
  6. resume /rɪ'zju:meɪ/ (noun) — a paper about your work history
    Example: Please attach your resume to the application email.
    Synonyms: CV, curriculum vitae, profile
  7. applicant /'æplɪkənt/ (noun) — a person who applies for a job
    Example: The company received many applicants for the position.
    Synonyms: candidate, job seeker, contender
  8. interview /'ɪntəvju:/ (noun) — a meeting to answer job questions
    Example: I have a job interview tomorrow morning.
    Synonyms: meeting, discussion, screening
  9. employment /ɪm'plɔɪmənt/ (noun) — having a paid job
    Example: The company provides stable employment for over 500 people.
    Synonyms: work, occupation, job
  10. boss /bɒs/ (noun) — the person who manages you
    Example: My boss is very supportive of new ideas.
    Synonyms: manager, supervisor, chief
  11. colleague /'kɒli:ɡ/ (noun) — a person you work with
    Example: She works well with her colleagues.
    Synonyms: coworker, associate, partner
  12. recruit /rɪ'kru:t/ (verb) — hiring new workers
    Example: They plan to recruit new engineers next month.
    Synonyms: hire, employ, enlist
  13. meeting /'mi:tɪŋ/ (noun) — a planned gathering where people discuss things
    Example: We have a team meeting every Monday.
    Synonyms: conference, gathering, assembly
  14. project /'prɒdʒekt/ (noun) — a planned piece of work
    Example: Our team is working on a new project.
    Synonyms: plan, assignment, initiative
  15. task /tɑ:sk/ (noun) — a piece of work to do
    Example: He finished his task before lunch.
    Synonyms: duty, job, assignment
  16. overtime /'əʊvətaɪm/ (noun) — working extra hours
    Example: We sometimes work overtime to meet tight deadlines.
    Synonyms: extra hours, after-hours work
  17. salary /'sæləri/ (noun) — money you earn from work
    Example: Her salary increased after she got promoted.
    Synonyms: wage, income, pay
  18. bonus /'bəʊnəs/ (noun) — extra money as a reward
    Example: Employees receive an annual bonus.
    Synonyms: reward, incentive, perk
  19. vacancy /'veɪkənsi/ (noun) — an open job position
    Example: There is a vacancy in the marketing department.
    Synonyms: opening, position, opportunity
  20. training /'treɪnɪŋ/ (noun) — learning for work
    Example: All new employees must attend a training session.
    Synonyms: education, instruction, coaching
  21. responsibility /rɪ,spɒnsə'bɪləti/ (noun) — something you must do
    Example: It's your responsibility to meet the deadline.
    Synonyms: duty, obligation, task
  22. supervisor /'su:pəvaɪzə/ (noun) — a person who manages others
    Example: Her supervisor gave feedback on her performance.
    Synonyms: manager, overseer, director
  23. feedback /'fi:dbæk/ (noun) — comments about your work
    Example: We appreciate your honest feedback.
    Synonyms: response, comment, opinion
  24. negotiate /nɪ'ɡəʊʃieɪt/ (verb) — talking to reach an agreement
    Example: They negotiated a better contract.
    Synonyms: discuss, bargain, mediate
  25. teamwork /'ti:mwɜ:k/ (noun) — working well together as a team
    Example: Teamwork helps us achieve our goals faster.
    Synonyms: collaboration, cooperation, unity
  26. productivity /,prɒdʌk'tɪvɪti/ (noun) — how much work gets done
    Example: The new software improved the team’s productivity.
    Synonyms: efficiency, output, performance
  27. deadline-driven /'dedlaɪn 'drɪvən/ (adj) — working toward a deadline
    Example: She works best in a deadline-driven environment.
    Synonyms: time-focused, goal-oriented
  28. collaboration /kə,læbə'reɪʃən/ (noun) — working together
    Example: Good collaboration leads to better results.
    Synonyms: cooperation, partnership, teamwork
  29. achievement /ə'tʃi:vmənt/ (noun) — something good you have successfully done
    Example: Graduating with honors is a big achievement.
    Synonyms: accomplishment, success, feat
  30. efficiency /ɪ'fɪʃənsi/ (noun) — working well without wasting time or resources
    Example: We need to improve efficiency in our processes.
    Synonyms: effectiveness, productivity, competence

…and 21 more words in this set.

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