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  • sick leave (noun)
    a day off from work when you are sick
  • payable (adj.)
    needing to be paid
  • landlord (noun)
    the owner of a property
  • Ethnicity (noun)
    belonging to a group that has a common national or cultural tradition
  • objective (noun)
    goal or target, The objective on your résumé should describe the job you would like to have. Your objective should also fit the job you are applying for.
  • locate (verb)
    to find the exact position of
  • bi-weekly (adj.)
    every two weeks
  • Related experience (noun)
    a list of previous jobs you have held. You can also include anything that shows important personal qualities, such as volunteering.
  • navigation (noun)
    the process of finding one’s position and following a route
  • vacation (noun)
    time off from work to enjoy travel or visiting family and friends
  • personal day (noun)
    a day off from work for you to go to appointments or handle other responsibilities
  • wear and tear (noun)
    the use and break down of carpet, appliances, paint, etc., during ordinary activity
  • alarm (noun)
    a loud warning sound
  • receiver (noun)
    a device that takes in signals and converts them into visible or audible form
  • security deposit (noun)
    money paid by the renter to the landlord, The landlord holds the money until the end of the lease in case of damage to property.
  • storm surge (noun)
    an extremely high rise in the level of the sea due to certain weather conditions, such as hurricanes
  • abilities (noun)
    any talent or skill in a particular area, abilities include both technical, job-related skills, and people skills that would help in a work environment
  • evacuation (noun)
    when a large group of people are asked to leave an area
  • exit (verb)
    to leave, to go out
  • holiday (noun)
    a day fixed by law in which normal business is closed in honor of an event or person
  • term (noun)
    a specific length of time
  • associate’s degree (noun)
    a degree granted by a community or junior college, usually after two years of study
  • payroll (noun)
    a list of employees to be paid, and the amount due to each person
  • global (adj.)
    relating to the whole world, worldwide.
  • positioning (adj.)
    describing how to locate something or someone
  • in advance (adv.)
    to tell someone something before it happens
  • personal qualities (noun)
    your typical way of handling personal and business matters, for example, honesty, loyalty, and self-confidence
  • overtime (noun)
    working time before or after your regularly scheduled hours and pay for that time
  • premises (noun)
    a house, apartment, or building and the accompanying facilities involved in an agreement
  • tenant (noun)
    the renter
  • disaster (noun)
    difficult weather, such as hurricane, tornado, or earthquake, or other events, such as fire or gas leak
  • agreement (noun)
    an arrangement or contract between two people or groups of people
  • permission (noun)
    approval or support to do something
  • human resources (noun)
    the department in a company that deals with hiring, training, and benefits
  • parties (noun)
    the people who participate in an agreement or contract
  • benefits (noun)
    an employee’s pay and other compensation: vacation days, sick leave, etc.
  • reference (noun)
    any person who can describe your abilities. An employer may call your references to ask about you.
  • bachelor’s degree (noun)
    a degree granted by a college or university, usually after four years of study
  • route (noun)
    a course to follow, a road or highway
  • evacuate (verb)
    to leave an area
  • warrant (verb)
    to officially affirm or guarantee
  • supplies (noun)
    food, clothing, and first aid materials needed for a disaster