B1 Unit 61: Work & jobs 3
17 B1 words: objective, presentation, agenda, specialist, volunteer, requirement… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| objective/əbˈdʒɛktɪv/ n | objectivea goal | Our main objective is to finish this week.Our main objective is to finish this week. | |
| presentation/ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/ n | presentationa talk showing information | Ken gave a short presentation about his project.Ken gave a short presentation about his project. | |
| agenda/əˈdʒɛndə/ n | agendaa list of things to discuss | What is on the agenda for today’s meeting?What is on the agenda for today’s meeting? | |
| specialist/ˈspɛʃələst/ n | specialistan expert in one area | Anna saw a heart specialist.Anna saw a heart specialist. | |
| volunteer/ˌvɑlənˈtɪr/ v | to volunteerto offer to work without pay | Ken volunteers at an animal shelter on Saturdays.Ken volunteers at an animal shelter on Saturdays. | |
| requirement/rɪˈkwaɪrmənt/ n | requirementsomething that is needed | A degree is a requirement for this job.A degree is a requirement for this job. | |
| baker/ˈbeɪkɚ/ n | bakera person who makes bread | The baker makes fresh bread every morning.The baker makes fresh bread every morning. | |
| productive/prəˈdʌktɪv/ adj | productiveachieving a lot | We had a productive meeting this morning.We had a productive meeting this morning. | |
| detective/dɪˈtɛktɪv/ n | detectivea person who investigates crimes | The detective found a clue in the garden.The detective found a clue in the garden. | |
| workshop/ˈwɝkˌʃɑp/ n | workshopa short course for learning practical skills | Sam took part in a pottery workshop on Saturday.Sam took part in a pottery workshop on Saturday. | |
| inspection/ˌɪnˈspɛkʃən/ n | inspectionan official careful check | The inspection of the factory takes two days.The inspection of the factory takes two days. | |
| profession/prəˈfɛʃən/ n | professiona job that needs special training | Teaching is a respected profession in many countries.Teaching is a respected profession in many countries. | |
| publisher/ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ n | publishera company that makes books | The publisher printed ten thousand copies of the book.The publisher printed ten thousand copies of the book. | |
| surgeon/ˈsɝdʒən/ n | surgeona doctor who performs operations | The surgeon worked for three hours during the operation.The surgeon worked for three hours during the operation. | |
| deadline/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ n | deadlinethe last time to finish something | The deadline for the report is Friday.The deadline for the report is Friday. | |
| architect/ˈɑrkəˌtɛkt/ n | architecta person who designs buildings | The architect designed a modern library for the city.The architect designed a modern library for the city. | |
| workplace/ˈwɝkˌpleɪs/ n | workplacethe place where you work | Ana feels safe at her workplace.Ana feels safe at her workplace. |