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Time and scheduling – English vocabulary

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12 English words with meanings: annual, appoint, appointment, currently, deadline… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. annual /'ænjuəl/ (adj) — every year
    Example: The company holds an annual meeting every December.
    Synonyms: yearly, once-a-year
  2. appoint /ə'pɔɪnt/ (verb) — to choose someone for a job or role
    Example: They decided to appoint the meeting for next Monday at 10 a.m.
    Synonyms: schedule, set, fix
  3. appointment /ə'pɔɪnt.mənt/ (noun) — a planned meeting or booking
    Example: I have a dentist appointment at 3 p.m. tomorrow.
    Synonyms: meeting, arrangement, engagement
  4. currently /'kɝ:.ənt.li/ (adverb) — now
    Example: The store is currently closed for renovation.
    Synonyms: at present, now, as of now
  5. deadline /'dɛd,laɪn/ (noun) — the last day to finish
    Example: We must finish this project before the deadline.
    Synonyms: due date, cutoff, time limit
  6. decade /'dekeɪd/ (noun) — ten years
    Example: The company grew rapidly over the past decade.
    Synonyms: ten years, period of ten years, decennium
  7. delay /dɪ'leɪ/ (noun) — a pause or slow down in time
    Example: The flight experienced a short delay due to bad weather.
    Synonyms: postponement, setback, hold-up
  8. lengthy /'leŋθi/ (adjective) — very long, often too long
    Example: The professor gave a lengthy explanation about the topic.
    Synonyms: long, extended, prolonged
  9. look forward to /lʊk 'fɔ:rwərd tu:/ (phrasal verb) — wait for with hope
    Example: I look forward to meeting you next week.
    Synonyms: anticipate, await, expect
  10. periodically /,pɪri'ɑdɪkli/ (adverb) — at regular times
    Example: The company updates its software periodically to fix bugs.
    Synonyms: regularly, routinely, occasionally
  11. prompt /'prɑ:mpt/ (adjective) — fast and on time
    Example: She always replies with a prompt answer to every email.
    Synonyms: quick, timely, immediate
  12. promptly /'prɑ:mptli/ (adverb) — right away
    Example: She replied to my email promptly after receiving it.
    Synonyms: quickly, immediately, swiftly

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