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26 English words with meanings: admin, CV, enclose, enrolment form, entry form… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. admin /'ædmɪn/ (noun) — office work that supports a business or organization
    Example: She does the admin for the office.
    Synonyms: administrative work, office work
  2. CV /,si:'vi:/ (noun) — a short document that lists your education and work history
    Example: Please send your CV with the application.
    Synonyms: resume, curriculum vitae
  3. enclose /ɪn'kloʊz/ (verb) — to put something inside a letter or package
    Example: Please enclose a copy of your ID.
    Synonyms: include, insert, attach
  4. enrolment form /ɪn'rəʊlmənt fɔ:m/ (phrase) — a form you complete to join a school, course, or group
    Example: Please complete the enrolment form.
    Synonyms: registration form, sign-up form
  5. entry form /'ɛntri fɔ:m/ (phrase) — a form you complete to enter a place, event, or competition
    Example: Fill in the entry form before the deadline.
    Synonyms: application form, sign-up form
  6. filing cabinet /'faɪlɪŋ 'kæbɪnət/ (noun) — a tall piece of furniture with drawers for storing papers
    Example: Put the reports in the filing cabinet.
    Synonyms: file cabinet, document cabinet
  7. fill sth in /fɪl sʌmθɪŋ ɪn/ (phrase) — to write information in the empty spaces on a form
    Example: Please fill in your name and address.
    Synonyms: complete, fill out
  8. invoice /'ɪnvɔɪs/ (noun) — a paper that shows how much money is owed for goods or services
    Example: The invoice arrived by email.
    Synonyms: bill, statement, receipt
  9. paperwork /'peɪpərwɜ:rk/ (noun) — documents and forms that must be filled in or handled
    Example: The visa paperwork took hours to finish.
    Synonyms: documents, forms, administration
  10. photocopier /'foʊtə,kɑ:piər/ (noun) — A machine that makes paper copies of documents.
    Example: The photocopier is broken.
    Synonyms: copy machine, duplicator
  11. print /prɪnt/ (verb) — to produce a paper copy from a computer
    Example: Print the report before the meeting.
    Synonyms: produce, output
  12. print sth out /prɪnt 'sʌmθɪŋ aʊt/ (phrase) — to make a paper copy of something from a computer
    Example: Please print the form out today.
    Synonyms: print, produce a hard copy
  13. printer /'prɪntər/ (noun) — a machine that makes paper copies of documents
    Example: The printer is out of paper.
    Synonyms: printing machine, print device
  14. put sth on [make equipment work] /pʊt ɒn/ (verb) — to start a machine or device working
    Example: Can you put the radio on?
    Synonyms: switch on, turn on
  15. record n /'rekərd/ (noun) — the best result ever officially recorded in a sport or activity
    Example: He broke the school record.
    Synonyms: best mark, highest score, achievement
  16. registration form /,rɛdʒɪ'streɪʃən fɔ:m/ (phrase) — a form used to sign up for something officially
    Example: Please sign the registration form.
    Synonyms: enrolment form, sign-up form
  17. run [use applications] /rʌn/ (verb) — to start and use a computer program
    Example: I run the app every morning.
    Synonyms: launch, start
  18. sheet [of paper] /ʃi:t/ (noun) — one thin, flat piece of paper
    Example: She tore a sheet of paper from her notebook.
    Synonyms: page, leaf
  19. sign v /saɪn/ (verb) — to write your name on a document
    Example: Please sign the document here.
    Synonyms: write your name, autograph, endorse
  20. signature /'sɪɡnətʃər/ (noun) — your name written by hand to show you agree or approve
    Example: Your signature is needed on the form.
    Synonyms: autograph, name, signed name
  21. signed /saɪnd/ (adjective) — having your name written on a document
    Example: Please sign the form before you leave.
    Synonyms: endorsed, autographed
  22. socket /'sɑ:kɪt/ (noun) — a hole or fitting where a plug or part goes
    Example: The plug won't fit in the socket.
    Synonyms: outlet, receptacle, opening
  23. software /'sɔ:ftwɛr/ (noun) — the programs and instructions used by a computer
    Example: This software helps me edit photos.
    Synonyms: programs, applications
  24. spacebar /'speɪs,bɑ:r/ (noun) — the long key on a keyboard used to make a blank space
    Example: Press the spacebar to leave a gap.
    Synonyms: space key
  25. take [write down] /teɪk/ (verb) — to write information down
    Example: Please take down my phone number.
    Synonyms: write down, note down, record
  26. turn sth off /tɜ:rn sʌmθɪŋ ɔ:f/ (phrase) — to make a machine, light, or device stop working
    Example: Please turn off the lights.
    Synonyms: switch off, shut off, deactivate

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