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57 English words with meanings: apply, booming, brand, campaign, candidate… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. apply /ə'plaɪ/ (verb) — to ask formally for a job or place
    Example: She decided to apply for the marketing position.
    Synonyms: submit, enroll, register
  2. booming /'bu:mɪŋ/ (adjective) — growing fast and doing well
    Example: The tech industry is booming with new startups every year.
    Synonyms: thriving, flourishing, prospering
  3. brand /brænd/ (noun) — a name or image of a product
    Example: That brand is known for its high-quality shoes.
    Synonyms: label, trademark
  4. campaign /kæm'peɪn/ (noun) — a planned set of actions
    Example: They launched a campaign to raise awareness about climate change.
    Synonyms: drive, initiative, operation
  5. candidate /'kændɪdət/ (noun) — a person who applies for a job
    Example: Each candidate must submit their resume before the interview.
    Synonyms: applicant, contender, nominee
  6. career /kə'rɪə/ (noun) — a person’s working life
    Example: She hopes to build a successful career in medicine.
    Synonyms: profession, occupation, vocation
  7. clerk /klɑ:k/ (noun) — a person who works in an office
    Example: The clerk filed the documents and answered phone calls all morning.
    Synonyms: office worker, assistant, administrator
  8. client /'klaɪənt/ (noun) — a person who pays for services from a professional or business
    Example: The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.
    Synonyms: customer, patron, buyer
  9. colleague /'kɒli:ɡ/ (noun) — a person you work with
    Example: She asked her colleague for help with the project.
    Synonyms: coworker, teammate, associate
  10. commercial /kə'mɜ:ʃəl/ (adjective) — related to buying and selling
    Example: The company launched a new commercial product this year.
    Synonyms: business, trade, mercantile
  11. company /'kʌmpəni/ (noun) — a business that sells goods or services
    Example: He started his own company after years of experience.
    Synonyms: business, firm, corporation
  12. conduct /kən'dʌkt/ (verb) — to carry out or organize
    Example: The team will conduct an experiment tomorrow.
    Synonyms: carry out, perform, execute
  13. demanding /dɪ'mɑ:ndɪŋ/ (adjective) — needs a lot of effort
    Example: Her job as a surgeon is very demanding but also rewarding.
    Synonyms: challenging, tough, exacting
  14. earn /ɜ:n/ (verb) — to get money for work
    Example: He earns a good salary as an engineer.
    Synonyms: receive, make, gain
  15. earnings /'ɜ:nɪŋz/ (noun) — money you earn
    Example: The company’s quarterly earnings increased by 10%.
    Synonyms: income, profits, revenue
  16. effective /ɪ'fektɪv/ (adjective) — works as planned
    Example: The new policy is effective in reducing waste.
    Synonyms: successful, efficient, powerful
  17. efficient /ɪ'fɪʃnt/ (adjective) — works well
    Example: This new washing machine is very efficient and uses less water.
    Synonyms: productive, economical, effective
  18. employee /ɪm'plɔɪi:/ (noun) — a person who works for a company
    Example: Every employee must complete the training program.
    Synonyms: worker, staff member, team member
  19. employer /ɪm'plɔɪə/ (noun) — a person or company that gives people jobs
    Example: The employer offered flexible hours to improve work-life balance.
    Synonyms: boss, manager, owner
  20. employment /ɪm'plɔɪmənt/ (noun) — work you do to earn money
    Example: He found stable employment after months of searching.
    Synonyms: work, job, occupation
  21. exploit /ɪk'splɔɪt/ (verb) — use for your own gain
    Example: The company was accused of exploiting its workers.
    Synonyms: take advantage of, use, abuse
  22. fulfil /fʊl'fɪl/ (verb) — to finish or do
    Example: He worked hard to fulfil his dream of becoming a doctor.
    Synonyms: achieve, accomplish, realize
  23. funding /'fʌndɪŋ/ (noun) — money support
    Example: The project received funding from a government agency.
    Synonyms: financing, sponsorship, support
  24. income /'ɪnkʌm/ (noun) — money you earn
    Example: His main source of income is his small business.
    Synonyms: earnings, salary, revenue
  25. industry /'ɪndəstri/ (noun) — businesses that make the same things
    Example: The automobile industry employs millions of people worldwide.
    Synonyms: sector, business, manufacturing
  26. interview /'ɪntəvju:/ (noun) — a meeting to ask and answer job questions
    Example: She was nervous before her job interview.
    Synonyms: meeting, discussion, questioning
  27. joint venture (noun) — a business owned by two or more groups
    Example: The two companies formed a joint venture to develop new technology.
    Synonyms: partnership, alliance, collaboration
  28. labourer /'leɪbrərə/ (noun) — a worker who does simple physical jobs
    Example: The labourer worked long hours at the construction site.
    Synonyms: worker, employee, workman
  29. make a living /meɪk ə 'lɪvɪŋ/ (verb phrase) — to earn money to live
    Example: He makes a living by teaching English online.
    Synonyms: earn a living, work for income, support oneself
  30. management /'mænɪdʒmənt/ (noun) — the people who lead and organise a company
    Example: Good management is essential for a successful company.
    Synonyms: administration, supervision, organization

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