B2 Unit 38: Work & jobs 2
18 B2 words: expert, personnel, deputy, retirement, convention, employee… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| expert/ˈɛkspɚt/ adj | experthaving a lot of knowledge or skill | She gave expert advice on healthy eating.She gave expert advice on healthy eating. | |
| personnel/ˌpɝsəˈnɛl/ n | personnelthe people who work for an organization | All personnel must wear a badge in the building.All personnel must wear a badge in the building. | |
| deputy/ˈdɛpjəti/ n | deputya person ranking just below the leader | The deputy manager is in charge while Ali is away.The deputy manager is in charge while Ali is away. | |
| retirement/riˈtaɪɚmənt/ n | retirementthe time when you stop working | After retirement, my grandfather started to paint.After retirement, my grandfather started to paint. | |
| convention/kənˈvɛnʃən/ n | conventiona large meeting of people with shared interests | The convention for game designers takes place in June.The convention for game designers takes place in June. | |
| employee/ɛmˈplɔɪi/ n | employeea person who works for a company | Every employee receives a card for the building.Every employee receives a card for the building. | |
| administrative/ədˈmɪnəˌstreɪtɪv/ adj | administrativerelating to organizing and managing things | She does administrative work in a small office.She does administrative work in a small office. | |
| procedure/prəˈsidʒɚ/ n | procedurea fixed way of doing something | The hospital follows a clear procedure for each patient.The hospital follows a clear procedure for each patient. | |
| initiative/ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ n | initiativethe ability to start things on your own | Mia took the initiative and organized the party.Mia took the initiative and organized the party. | |
| salary/ˈsælɚi/ n | salarymoney paid regularly to an employee | Her monthly salary is paid at the end of the month.Her monthly salary is paid at the end of the month. | |
| reward/rɪˈwɔrd/ v | to rewardto give something for good work | The boss will reward the team with a free lunch.The boss will reward the team with a free lunch. | |
| feedback/ˈfidˌbæk/ n | feedbackcomments about how well you did something | Ali asked his boss for feedback on his report.Ali asked his boss for feedback on his report. | |
| manual/ˈmænjuəl/ n/adj | manuala book of instructions for a machine | The manual explains how to use the machine.The manual explains how to use the machine. | |
| operator/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/ n | operatora person who works a machine or switchboard | The phone operator answered the call politely.The phone operator answered the call politely. | |
| cooperation/koʊˌɑpɚˈeɪʃən/ n | cooperationworking together for a shared aim | Cooperation between teams makes the work easier.Cooperation between teams makes the work easier. | |
| submit/səbˈmɪt/ v | to submitto give a document for others to consider | Please submit your report by Friday afternoon.Please submit your report by Friday afternoon. | |
| inspector/ˌɪnˈspɛktɚ/ n | inspectoran official who checks that rules are followed | The health inspector visited the restaurant yesterday.The health inspector visited the restaurant yesterday. | |
| completion/kəmˈpliʃən/ n | completionthe act of finishing something | The completion of the new bridge is planned for May.The completion of the new bridge is planned for May. |