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Jobs and work – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: absent, accountant, application (job), apply for sth, architect… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking…

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Word list

  1. absent /'æbsənt/ (adjective) — not present at a place where you should be
    Example: She was absent from school today.
    Synonyms: away, missing
  2. accountant /ə'kaʊntənt/ (noun) — A person who keeps financial records and handles money matters.
    Example: The accountant checked the company's records.
    Synonyms: bookkeeper, financial clerk
  3. application (job) /,æplɪ'keɪʃən/ (noun) — a written request for a job
    Example: She sent in a job application.
    Synonyms: request, form, resume
  4. apply for sth /ə'plaɪ fɔ:r/ (phrase) — to ask for a job or place by sending a request
    Example: I want to apply for the job.
    Synonyms: request, go for, submit an application for
  5. architect /'ɑ:rkɪtekt/ (noun) — A person who plans buildings and other structures.
    Example: The architect designed a new school.
    Synonyms: designer, planner
  6. builder /'bɪldər/ (noun) — A person whose job is to construct buildings.
    Example: The builder fixed the roof.
    Synonyms: constructor, contractor
  7. bus driver /'bʌs ,draɪvər/ (noun) — a person who drives a bus
    Example: The bus driver stopped at the next corner.
    Synonyms: bus operator, driver
  8. businessman/woman /'bɪznəsmən/ /'bɪznəswʊmən/ (noun) — a person who owns or runs a company
    Example: My aunt is a successful businesswoman.
    Synonyms: entrepreneur, executive, company owner
  9. candidate /'kændɪdeɪt/ (noun) — a person who is being considered for a job or position
    Example: She is a strong candidate for the job.
    Synonyms: applicant, contender, nominee
  10. carpenter /'kɑ:rpəntər/ (noun) — A person who makes and repairs wooden things.
    Example: The carpenter made a wooden table.
    Synonyms: woodworker, joiner
  11. chef /ʃef/ (noun) — a professional cook in a restaurant or hotel
    Example: The chef made a delicious soup.
    Synonyms: cook, head cook
  12. cleaner /'kli:nər/ (noun) — a person whose job is to clean buildings or rooms
    Example: The cleaner locked the office at night.
    Synonyms: janitor, caretaker, cleaning worker
  13. consultant /kən'sʌltənt/ (noun) — an expert who gives advice in a special area
    Example: We hired a consultant to improve sales.
    Synonyms: advisor, expert, specialist
  14. cook n /kʊk/ (noun) — a person who cooks food
    Example: The cook prepared dinner for the guests.
    Synonyms: chef, cook
  15. do/work overtime /du: ,oʊvər'taɪm/ (phrase) — to work extra hours after normal working time
    Example: She works overtime on Fridays.
    Synonyms: work extra hours, do overtime
  16. efficient /ɪ'fɪʃənt/ (adjective) — doing a job well without wasting time or resources
    Example: She is efficient at her job.
    Synonyms: effective, productive, competent
  17. electrician /ɪ,lek'trɪʃən/ (noun) — A person who installs and repairs electrical systems.
    Example: The electrician repaired the wiring.
    Synonyms: wireman, electrical worker
  18. employ sb /ɪm'plɔɪ/ (verb) — to give someone a job and pay them for it
    Example: The company employs many workers.
    Synonyms: hire, take on, engage
  19. employee /ɪm'plɔɪi:/ (noun) — a person who is paid to work for a company
    Example: Each employee has a name badge.
    Synonyms: worker, staff member, personnel
  20. engineer /,endʒɪ'nɪr/ (noun) — A person who uses science to solve technical problems.
    Example: The engineer fixed the bridge design.
    Synonyms: technician, designer
  21. full-time /,fʊl'taɪm/ (adjective) — working all the usual hours each week
    Example: She works full-time at a hospital.
    Synonyms: permanent, all-time, regular
  22. get a job get /ɡet ə dʒɑ:b/ (phrase) — to start working in a paid position
    Example: He got a job after graduation.
    Synonyms: find work, be employed, start working
  23. give sb the sack /ɡɪv ,sʌmbədi ðə sæk/ (phrase) — to tell someone they must leave their job
    Example: They gave him the sack after he was late again.
    Synonyms: fire, dismiss, let go
  24. give up sth [leave a job] /ɡɪv ʌp/ (phrase) — to stop doing a job
    Example: She gave up her job to travel.
    Synonyms: quit, resign, leave
  25. hard work /hɑ:rd wɜ:rk/ (phrase) — work that needs a lot of effort and energy
    Example: The project was hard work.
    Synonyms: effortful work, labor, strenuous work
  26. interview /'ɪntəvju:/ (noun) — a formal meeting where someone is asked questions for a job
    Example: The interview lasted for 20 minutes.
    Synonyms: meeting, job interview, conversation

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