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Jobs and Work

34 Words

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pilot
1.
pi
lot
Noun

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

A good pilot always ensures the safety of their passengers.

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boss
2.
boss
Noun

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

I'll have to check with my boss before I can confirm.

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business
3.
busi
ness
Noun

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Her passion for photography led her to start a business.

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businessman
4.
busi
ness
man
Noun

a man who does business activities like running a company

Being a businessman requires a certain level of risk-taking.

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businesswoman
5.
busi
ness
wo
man
Noun

a woman who does business activities like running a company or participating in trade

Being a business woman and a mother is not easy, but she handles it with grace.

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expert
6.
ex
pert
Noun

an individual with a great amount of knowledge, skill, or training in a particular field

She is an expert in photography and takes stunning pictures.

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manager
7.
ma
na
ger
Noun

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

As the manager, she conducts weekly meetings with her team.

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assistant
8.
a
ssis
tant
Noun

a person who helps someone in their work

He is the assistant manager at the local grocery store.

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receptionist
9.
re
cep
tio
nist
Noun

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

I left a message with the receptionist.

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detective
10.
de
tec
tive
Noun

a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate and solve crimes and catch criminals

He is a private detective hired to find the missing jewelry.

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model
11.
mo
del
Noun

a person who is employed by an artist to pose for a painting, photograph, etc.

The artist hired a model to sit for a portrait, capturing the subject's unique features and expressions.

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cook
12.
cook
Verb

to make food with heat

I love to cook scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast.

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pharmacist
13.
phar
ma
cist
Noun

a healthcare professional whose job is to prepare and sell medications, and works in various places

After graduating from college, she became a licensed pharmacist.

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journalist
14.
jour
na
list
Noun

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

A journalist must always verify the facts before writing a story.

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writer
15.
wri
ter
Noun

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

He's a writer who focuses on science fiction.

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singer
16.
sin
ger
Noun

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

He's a famous singer known for his rock music.

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professor
17.
pro
fe
ssor
Noun

an experienced teacher at a university or college who specializes in a particular subject and often conducts research

He is a professor of physics at a renowned university.

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researcher
18.
re
sear
cher
Noun

someone who studies a subject carefully and carries out academic or scientific research

A researcher must be thorough and patient in their work.

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hairdresser
19.
hair
dre
sser
Noun

someone ‌whose job is to cut, wash and style hair

I trust my hairdresser to choose the best look for me.

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designer
20.
de
sig
ner
Noun

someone whose job is to plan and draw how something will look or work before it is made, such as furniture, tools, etc.

As a graphic designer, he creates logos for businesses.

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clean
21.
clean
Adjective

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

He washed his hands to keep them clean.

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painter
22.
pain
ter
Noun

an artist who paints pictures

The gallery is displaying works by a famous abstract painter.

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instructor
23.
ins
truc
tor
Noun

a person who teaches a practical skill or sport to someone

I took my driving test after ten lessons with my instructor.

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employment
24.
emp
loy
ment
Noun

a paid job

After a long period of unemployment, he finally found steady employment.

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department
25.
de
part
ment
Noun

a part of an organization such as a university, government, etc. that deals with a particular task

He's applying for a job in the legal department of that firm.

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payment
26.
pay
ment
Noun

an amount of money that is paid for something

His monthly payment for the loan is $200.

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shift
27.
shift
Verb

to move from a particular place or position to another

As the storm approached, residents were advised to shift to higher ground.

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bonus
28.
bo
nus
Noun

the extra money that we get, besides our salary, as a reward

Our bonus is calculated based on our performance ratings.

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employ
29.
emp
loy
Verb

to give work to someone and pay them

Are you planning to employ any interns this summer?

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retire
30.
re
tire
Verb

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

After working for 30 years, she finally retired.

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successful
31.
suc
cess
ful
Adjective

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

After years of practice, he became a successful musician.

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employer
32.
emp
loyer
Noun

a person or organization that hires and pays individuals for a variety of jobs

She found a new job with a reputable employer who offered competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

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company
33.
com
pa
ny
Noun

an organization that does business and earns money from it

He invested his savings in a small startup company.

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factory
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fac
to
ry
Noun

a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines

The automobile factory produces thousands of cars each month.

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