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An advantage or profit gained from something. - "One of the ___ of this job is flexible hours."

benefit

Requiring a lot of effort or attention. - "Working as a nurse can be very ___."

demanding

The quality of being attractive or pleasing. - "Her ___ won over the clients."

charm (n, v)

Taking a day off from work. - "I need to ___ tomorrow for a doctor's appointment."

get / have / take a day off

Working during the hours of darkness. - "I prefer not to ___ because it messes up my sleep schedule."

do / work night shifts

Emotionally touched or affected. - "She was ___ by the heartfelt speech."

moved

Having a quick intelligence or ability to understand. - "She's very ___; she solves puzzles quickly."

clever

Feeling very pleased or satisfied. - "She was ___ with her exam results."

delighted

To submit an application for employment. - "I need to ___ at least ten jobs before I get an interview."

apply for a job

An academic award conferred by universities or colleges. - "He earned a ___ in economics."

university degree

Practical knowledge or skill gained from doing something. - "He has a lot of ___ in customer service."

work experience

Being dismissed from employment. - "He ___ for being late to work too often."

get fired / get the sack

A person who provides beauty treatments to clients. - "She works as a ___ in a spa."

beautician

A person who represents a company in sales and customer interactions. - "He's a skilled ___ who travels frequently for work."

sales representative

A person who provides assistance to others who are unable to care for themselves. - "My grandmother needs a ___ to help her with daily tasks."

carer

A person who teaches individuals how to drive a motor vehicle. - "He's taking lessons from a ___."

driving instructor

Feeling self-conscious or awkward in a social situation. - "She felt ___ when she tripped in front of everyone."

embarrassed

A person who drives a bus as a profession. - "She's been a ___ for 15 years."

bus driver

A person who drives a vehicle for hire, especially a taxi. - "She hailed a ___ to take her to the airport."

taxi driver

A person who sells goods in a store. - "She works as a ___ in a clothing boutique."

shop assistant

To operate or manage a company or organization. - "She decided to ___ her own business."

run a business/company

Receiving a low salary for one's work. - "I'm ___ in my current job, so I'm looking for something better."

be badly paid

A job that requires working the entire day. - "She has a ___ as a teacher."

full-time job

A person who translates spoken words from one language to another. - "The ___ helped the tourists communicate with the locals."

interpreter

Spending a large amount of time working. - "He ___ to finish the project on time."

do / work long hours

Having or showing great enthusiasm or vitality. - "She's always so ___ and full of energy."

energetic

Not at one's place of residence. - "He spends most of his time ___ for work."

away from home

Free from error or defect; precise. - "Her calculations were ___ and accurate."

accurate

A person who extinguishes fires. - "The ___ rushed into the burning building to save lives."

fire-fighter

A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites. - "He's a ___ for a leading national newspaper."

journalist

A person employed to look after children when the parents are out. - "They hired a ___ to watch their kids while they went out for dinner."

babysitter

Having the duty or obligation to deal with something. - "As a parent, you are ___ your child's well-being."

be responsible for

The act of advancing to a higher position or rank. - "She got a ___ at work after years of dedication."

promotion

To discourage or deter someone from doing something. - "The rain didn't ___ us ___ going to the beach."

put sb off sth

Having the ability to think creatively. - "She's very ___, always coming up with new ideas."

creative

Firmness of purpose; resoluteness. - "He tackled the problem with ___ and solved it."

determination

Making little or no noise. - "She tiptoed into the room, trying to be ___."

quiet

The sale of goods to the public for use or consumption rather than for resale. - "She works in ___ at the local store."

retail

To appear or arrive at a place or event. - "I hope he will ___ for the meeting on time."

turn up

Able to be trusted; dependable. - "He's a ___ employee who always completes his tasks on time."

reliable

A person who arranges travel or accommodations for clients. - "She works as a ___ at the travel agency."

travel agent

A pilot employed by an airline company to fly aircraft. - "My dream job is to become an ___."

airline pilot

A person who designs, creates, and/or maintains computer software. - "He works as a ___ at a tech company."

software developer

A person employed to greet and assist visitors. - "She works as a ___ at the hotel reception."

receptionist

A person skilled in repairing and maintaining machinery. - "He's a talented ___ who fixes cars."

mechanic

Feeling relaxed or reassured about a situation. - "He was ___ when he received the good news."

be relieved

Of or concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory or ideas. - "He's very ___; he can fix anything."

practical

A person employed to assist with correspondence and administrative tasks. - "She's the ___ to the CEO."

secretary

Earning a high salary for one's work. - "She's a lawyer, so she's ___."

be well paid

Providing encouragement or support. - "His words were ___ during her difficult time."

encouraging

A telephone call involving three or more participants. - "They had a ___ with the overseas clients."

conference call

An assistant who performs administrative tasks in an office. - "She works as an ___ helping with paperwork."

office assistant

Someone who appreciates or enjoys nature. - "He's a true ___ who loves spending time outdoors."

nature lover

The sector of the economy that involves the production, processing, and distribution of food. - "He works in the ___ as a food inspector."

food industry

Providing satisfaction or a sense of fulfillment. - "Volunteering at the shelter was ___."

rewarding

Not having a job despite being willing and able to work. - "After graduating, he was ___ for six months before finding work."

be unemployed

Causing great physical or mental fatigue. - "The marathon was ___ and challenging."

exhausting

A person whose profession involves keeping financial accounts and records. - "She's an ___ who manages the company's finances."

accountant

Working remotely or from one's place of residence. - "During the pandemic, many people started to ___."

work from home

Feeling fatigued or exhausted from work. - "Working two jobs is ___."

tiring

To have a good relationship with others. - "She's very friendly and ___."

get on well with people

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity. - "He followed the ___ of his argument carefully."

logic

To tolerate or endure something unpleasant. - "I don't know how you ___ that noisy neighbor."

put up with

A person who leads or commands a military force. - "He was promoted to ___ after years of service."

military leader

Abilities or qualities that enable someone to perform tasks well. - "Good communication is one of the essential ___ for this job."

personal skills

A publication that focuses on the latest trends and styles in clothing and accessories. - "She enjoys reading the latest issue of the ___."

fashion magazine

Working additional hours beyond the regular schedule. - "I had to ___ last weekend to meet the deadline."

do / work overtime

A person who plans, creates, or devises something. - "She's a talented graphic ___."

designer

To remove hair from one's face using a razor or shaver. - "He decided to ___ before the job interview."

have a shave

A job that involves physical work using the hands or machinery. - "Being a plumber is a typical ___."

manual job

Difficult and requiring effort or determination. - "The exam was very ___, but I managed to pass."

challenging

A person trained to care for the sick, especially in a hospital. - "She works as a ___ at the local hospital."

nurse

Feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions or circumstances. - "She felt ___ after making a mistake."

ashamed

Engaging in physical activity or exercise. - "She's very ___; she goes jogging every morning."

active

Feeling intense aversion or revulsion. - "He was ___ by the sight of the rotten food."

disgusted

Involving doing the same thing repeatedly. - "His job is so ___; he does the same thing every day."

repetitive

Showing courage or bravery. - "It was ___ of him to stand up to the bully."

brave

A person or organization that employs people. - "My ___ provides health insurance for all employees."

employer

Having authority or control over something or someone. - "As the manager, you will ___ the marketing department."

be in charge of

Causing bewilderment or uncertainty. - "The directions were ___ and hard to follow."

confusing

Being employed by someone else or working for oneself. - "She used to ___ at a bank, but now she's ___ as a freelance writer."

be employed / self-employed

Causing stress or anxiety. - "Her job is very ___; she's always worried about deadlines."

stressful

To give someone a job or work. - "The company decided to ___ more staff to handle the workload."

employ (v)

To depend on or trust in someone or something. - "She knew she could ___ on her team to support her."

rely (on)

To voluntarily leave a job or position. - "He decided to ___ after feeling unappreciated."

resign from a job

A job or profession predominantly occupied by men. - "Engineering has traditionally been a ___."

male-dominated job

A person who is highly skilled or knowledgeable in a particular field. - "He's a ___ in computer programming."

specialist

To withdraw from one's position or occupation, typically upon reaching a certain age. - "After 40 years of service, he decided to ___."

retire

To undergo instruction or education in a particular skill or profession. - "He decided to ___ to become a certified lifeguard."

do training

To employ someone. - "We need to ___ someone to help with the project."

take sb on

Feeling bewildered or perplexed. - "She was ___ by the complex instructions."

confused

Freedom from disturbance; tranquility. - "She found ___ in the quiet of the countryside."

peace

A person who finds solutions to difficult or complex issues. - "He's a skilled ___ who can solve any problem."

problem-solver

Dependence on or trust in someone or something. - "Their ___ on each other was evident in times of crisis."

reliance

Located or occurring indoors. - "She prefers to ___ because she doesn't like the cold."

work indoor

A person who installs and maintains electrical systems. - "The ___ came to fix the wiring in our house."

electrician

Showing firmness of purpose; resolute. - "She's a ___ individual who never gives up."

determined

A person who works to improve the well-being and quality of life of individuals and communities. - "She's a dedicated ___ who helps those in need."

social worker

In a state of tranquility or quiet. - "The house was ___ and serene."

peaceful

Characterized by clear, sound reasoning. - "His argument was ___ and easy to follow."

logical

A person engaged in commercial or industrial business, especially an owner or executive. - "He's a successful ___."

businessperson

Having an appealing or delightful personality. - "He's a ___ and charismatic leader."

charming

Taking a period of paid time away from work. - "After ten years with the company, employees ___."

get / have / take five weeks’ paid holiday

Causing intense aversion or revulsion. - "The smell from the dumpster was ___."

disgusting

To produce or develop an idea or solution. - "Can you ___ a plan for our project?"

come up with

To have a job or career in the field of information technology. - "She's looking to ___ after graduating with a degree in computer science."

be/work in (IT)

A place where administrative or clerical work is carried out. - "She works in an ___ as a secretary."

office

A person responsible for the buying, selling, or renting of property. - "She's an ___ who helps people find homes."

estate agent

To take a period of time away from work or other duties. - "After the project, she decided to ___."

take time off

To strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others. - "He likes to ___ in sports competitions."

compete

A person who instructs individuals in the sport of skiing. - "He hired a ___ to teach him how to ski."

skiing instructor

A person who makes decisions, especially in a business or organization. - "She's the ___ in our team."

decision-maker

Having a paid position of regular employment. - "She's lucky to have a ___ as a software engineer."

have a job

A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis. - "He earns a good ___ as a software engineer."

salary

A contest or rivalry between individuals or groups. - "The ___ was fierce, but he emerged as the winner."

competition

A person trained and skilled in the design and construction of machines. - "He's an ___ who designs engines for airplanes."

engineer

A person who supervises and controls the activities of a company or organization. - "He's the ___ of the company."

director

Having a strong desire to win or be the best. - "She's very ___ and always gives her best."

competitive

A person skilled in woodworking and carpentry. - "He hired a ___ to build custom cabinets for his kitchen."

carpenter

A person who plays a musical instrument or composes or conducts music. - "He's a talented ___ who plays the piano beautifully."

musician

Possessing excellent vision. - "As a pilot, you need to have ___."

have excellent eyesight

A person employed to supervise and ensure the safety of swimmers at a beach or pool. - "The ___ rescued the drowning child."

lifeguard

Feeling uninterested or lacking enthusiasm. - "He was ___ during the long meeting."

bored

A job that requires less than full-time working hours. - "She works a ___ as a receptionist while studying."

part-time job