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[C1 Level] Work & Office – English vocabulary

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85 English words with meanings: allocate, overtime, appraisal, agenda, authorize… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

Part of the learning path: C1–C2 Everyday English

Word list

  1. allocate /'æləkeɪt/ (verb) — to give out or assign tasks or resources
    Example: The manager allocated tasks to each team member.
    Synonyms: assign, distribute, apportion
  2. overtime /'əʊvətaɪm/ (noun) — extra working hours
    Example: Employees are paid extra for overtime work.
    Synonyms: extra hours, after-hours work
  3. appraisal /ə'preɪzəl/ (noun) — checking how well someone works
    Example: Her performance appraisal was positive this quarter.
    Synonyms: evaluation, assessment, review
  4. agenda /ə'dʒendə/ (noun) — a list of topics for a meeting
    Example: Let's review the agenda before the meeting starts.
    Synonyms: schedule, plan, program
  5. authorize /'ɔ:θəraɪz/ (verb) — to give permission or power
    Example: Only the director can authorize this payment.
    Synonyms: permit, approve, empower
  6. benchmark /'bentʃmɑ:rk/ (noun) — a standard used to compare things
    Example: We use last year's results as a benchmark.
    Synonyms: standard, criterion, yardstick
  7. collaborate /kə'læbəreɪt/ (verb) — to work together with others
    Example: Different departments must collaborate to complete the project.
    Synonyms: cooperate, work together, team up
  8. conference /'kɒnfərəns/ (noun) — a large formal meeting
    Example: The annual conference will take place in London.
    Synonyms: meeting, convention, seminar
  9. delegate /'delɪɡeɪt/ (verb) — to give a task to someone else
    Example: Managers should delegate minor tasks to assistants.
    Synonyms: assign, entrust, depute
  10. deadline /'dedlaɪn/ (noun) — the latest time to finish something
    Example: We have to meet the deadline for this project.
    Synonyms: due date, target date, cutoff
  11. draft /drɑ:ft/ (noun) — a first rough version
    Example: Please send me the first draft by Friday.
    Synonyms: outline, sketch, proposal
  12. entrepreneur /,ɒntrəprə'nɜ:r/ (noun) — a person who starts a business
    Example: She is a successful entrepreneur in the tech industry.
    Synonyms: businessperson, founder, capitalist
  13. feasible /'fi:zəbl/ (adj) — able to be done
    Example: Your plan is ambitious but still feasible.
    Synonyms: possible, practicable, achievable
  14. flexible /'fleksɪbl/ (adj) — able to change easily
    Example: We need flexible working hours for our team.
    Synonyms: adaptable, versatile, adjustable
  15. hierarchy /'haɪərɑ:ki/ (noun) — a system of ranks or levels
    Example: The corporate hierarchy is clearly defined here.
    Synonyms: ranking, structure, order
  16. incentive /ɪn'sentɪv/ (noun) — something that encourages action
    Example: The company offers incentives for high performance.
    Synonyms: motivation, encouragement, bonus
  17. internship /'ɪntɜ:nʃɪp/ (noun) — a short period of work training
    Example: She completed an internship at a law firm.
    Synonyms: training, apprenticeship, placement
  18. liaise /li'eɪz/ (verb) — to stay in contact for work
    Example: I will liaise with the marketing team about the new campaign.
    Synonyms: communicate, coordinate, connect
  19. negotiate /nɪ'ɡəʊʃieɪt/ (verb) — to talk to reach an agreement
    Example: They negotiated a new contract with the supplier.
    Synonyms: bargain, settle, mediate
  20. oversee /,əʊvə'si:/ (verb) — to watch and manage work
    Example: She will oversee the construction project.
    Synonyms: supervise, monitor, manage
  21. productivity /,prɒdʌk'tɪvəti/ (noun) — how much work is done
    Example: We must find ways to improve productivity.
    Synonyms: efficiency, output, performance
  22. promotion /prə'məʊʃən/ (noun) — a job promotion or an ad campaign
    Example: He received a promotion after five years.
    Synonyms: advancement, upgrade, marketing
  23. recruitment /rɪ'kru:tmənt/ (noun) — hiring workers
    Example: Recruitment for this position will begin in June.
    Synonyms: hiring, employment, enlistment
  24. resignation /,rezɪɡ'neɪʃən/ (noun) — leaving a job
    Example: Her resignation surprised the entire team.
    Synonyms: withdrawal, retirement, departure
  25. superior /su:'pɪəriər/ (noun) — a boss; better
    Example: Please report the issue to your superior.
    Synonyms: boss, supervisor, manager
  26. synergy /'sɪnɜ:dʒi/ (noun) — working better together
    Example: Team synergy can lead to greater success.
    Synonyms: cooperation, collaboration, unity
  27. time management /taɪm 'mænɪdʒmənt/ (noun) — using time well
    Example: Effective time management is essential for productivity.
    Synonyms: scheduling, organization, planning
  28. workflow /'wɜ:kflaʊ/ (noun) — the way work is done
    Example: We redesigned the workflow to reduce delays.
    Synonyms: process, procedure, system
  29. accountability /ə,kaʊntə'bɪləti/ (noun) — being responsible for results
    Example: Every employee must have accountability for their results.
    Synonyms: responsibility, answerability, liability
  30. asset /'æset/ (noun) — something or someone valuable
    Example: Her communication skills are a great asset to the team.
    Synonyms: resource, benefit, advantage

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