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Work skills and training – English vocabulary

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33 English words with meanings: audition, be proactive, conscientious, dabbler, diligent… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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  1. audition /,ɔ:dɪ'ʃn/ (noun) — a short performance to show skill for a role or job
    Example: She went to an audition for the play.
    Synonyms: tryout, screen test, casting call
  2. be proactive /bi: proʊ'æktɪv/ (phrase) — to act early and take control before problems happen
    Example: It's smart to be proactive at work.
    Synonyms: take initiative, be forward-thinking, act early
  3. conscientious /,kɑ:nʃi'ɛnʃəs/ (adjective) — careful to do work well and correctly
    Example: She is conscientious about checking her work.
    Synonyms: careful, thorough, diligent
  4. dabbler /'dæbələr/ (noun) — a person who tries many things but is not serious about any one
    Example: He's a dabbler who never sticks with one hobby for long.
    Synonyms: amateur, casual tryer, tinkerer
  5. diligent /'dɪlɪdʒənt/ (adjective) — working carefully and with a lot of effort
    Example: She is a diligent student who studies every day.
    Synonyms: hardworking, careful, industrious
  6. endeavour /ɪn'dɛvər/ (noun) — a serious effort to do something difficult
    Example: Her endeavour to finish the project paid off.
    Synonyms: effort, attempt, try
  7. ergonomics /,ɜ:ɡə'nɒmɪks/ (noun) — The study of making tools and workplaces fit the human body.
    Example: Ergonomics can reduce strain at work.
    Synonyms: human factors
  8. expertise /,ɛkspɜ:r'ti:z/ (noun) — special skill or deep knowledge in a subject
    Example: She has expertise in public finance.
    Synonyms: skill, knowledge, specialization
  9. facilitate /fə'sɪlɪteɪt/ (verb) — to make a task or process easier
    Example: This tool will facilitate the work.
    Synonyms: ease, assist, help
  10. facilitating /fə'sɪlɪteɪtɪŋ/ (adjective) — making a task or process easier
    Example: She is facilitating the discussion.
    Synonyms: assisting, helping, supporting
  11. facilitation /fə,sɪlɪ'teɪʃən/ (noun) — the act of making a task or process easier
    Example: The facilitation of travel was important.
    Synonyms: assistance, help, simplification
  12. flog yourself to death /flɒɡ jɔ:r'sɛlf tə dɛθ/ (phrase) — to work or push yourself extremely hard for a long time
    Example: I was flogging myself to death to meet the deadline.
    Synonyms: overwork oneself, push oneself, work too hard
  13. full training /fʊl 'treɪnɪŋ/ (noun) — complete instruction before starting the job
    Example: The job includes full training.
    Synonyms: complete training, comprehensive instruction
  14. graft /ɡræft/ (noun) — hard work done with effort and determination
    Example: It took a lot of graft to finish the project.
    Synonyms: hard work, effort, toil
  15. grind /ɡraɪnd/ (noun) — slow, hard, tiring work that takes a lot of effort
    Example: The final week was a real grind.
    Synonyms: drudgery, hard work, toil
  16. hands-on /,hændz 'ɑ:n/ (adjective) — involving direct practical work
    Example: The course gives students hands-on experience.
    Synonyms: practical, experiential
  17. industrious /ɪn'dʌstriəs/ (adjective) — working hard and staying busy for a long time
    Example: He is industrious and finishes his work early.
    Synonyms: hardworking, diligent, assiduous
  18. instruct /ɪn'strʌkt/ (verb) — to tell someone how to do something
    Example: The teacher instructed us to open our books.
    Synonyms: teach, direct, guide
  19. instruction /ɪn'strʌkʃən/ (noun) — clear directions about how to do something
    Example: Please read the instructions before you start.
    Synonyms: directions, guidelines, steps
  20. instructive /ɪn'strʌktɪv/ (adjective) — giving useful knowledge or clear guidance
    Example: Her comments were instructive and helpful.
    Synonyms: informative, educational, helpful
  21. lecturer /'lektʃərər/ (noun) — a teacher at a college or university
    Example: The lecturer gave a clear explanation.
    Synonyms: instructor, professor
  22. professional development /prə'fɛʃənl dɪ'vɛləpmənt/ (noun) — learning and training that help you improve at work
    Example: She attends professional development workshops every year.
    Synonyms: training, skill development, continuing education
  23. professor /prə'fɛsər/ (noun) — a teacher at a college or university
    Example: My professor gave a hard exam.
    Synonyms: teacher, lecturer, instructor
  24. reskill /,ri:'skɪl/ (verb) — to learn new skills for a different kind of job
    Example: The company will reskill staff for new digital jobs.
    Synonyms: retrain, learn new skills
  25. retrain /,ri:'treɪn/ (verb) — to train again for a new job or new tasks
    Example: He must retrain for a new role after the factory closed.
    Synonyms: relearn, train again
  26. skilful /'skɪlfəl/ (adjective) — having the ability to do something well with hands or mind
    Example: She is skilful with a paintbrush.
    Synonyms: skilled, expert, adept
  27. suitability (for) /,su:tə'bɪləti/ (noun) — how well someone fits a job, task, or purpose
    Example: We discussed her suitability for the job.
    Synonyms: fitness, appropriateness, match
  28. switch production /swɪtʃ prə'dʌkʃən/ (phrase) — to change from making one product to making another
    Example: The factory had to switch production to electric cars.
    Synonyms: change production, retool
  29. technical /'tɛknɪkəl/ (adjective) — relating to practical details of a subject or skill
    Example: We need technical support for the printer.
    Synonyms: specialized, practical
  30. technically /'tɛknɪkli/ (adverb) — in a way that is exact or based on technical facts
    Example: Technically, the contract ends tomorrow.
    Synonyms: strictly speaking, in exact terms

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