B2 Unit 92: Work & jobs 5
18 B2 words: redundant, competence, foreman, organizer, programmer, educator… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| redundant/rɪˈdʌndənt/ adj | redundantno longer needed for a job | Many workers became redundant when the factory closed.Many workers became redundant when the factory closed. | |
| competence/ˈkɑmpətɪns/ n | competencethe ability to do something well | Maria showed great competence in handling the difficult customers.Maria showed great competence in handling the difficult customers. | |
| foreman/ˈfɔrmən/ n | foremana worker in charge of a group of workers | The foreman told the workers when to start.The foreman told the workers when to start. | |
| organizer/ˈɔrɡəˌnaɪzɚ/ n | organizera person who plans and arranges an event | The organizer of the festival checked every stage before the opening.The organizer of the festival checked every stage before the opening. | |
| programmer/ˈproʊˌɡræmɚ/ n | programmera person who writes computer programs | My brother is a programmer and writes apps for phones.My brother is a programmer and writes apps for phones. | |
| educator/ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɚ/ n | educatora person who teaches or trains others | Anna is a primary school educator who loves her job.Anna is a primary school educator who loves her job. | |
| ethic/ˈɛθɪk/ n | ethica set of moral rules or beliefs | A strong work ethic helped Maria succeed.A strong work ethic helped Maria succeed. | |
| interpreter/ˌɪnˈtɝprətɚ/ n | interpretera person who translates speech aloud | The interpreter translated every word for the visiting guests.The interpreter translated every word for the visiting guests. | |
| bartender/ˈbɑrˌtɛndɚ/ n | bartendera person who serves drinks at a bar | The bartender made us two glasses of orange juice.The bartender made us two glasses of orange juice. | |
| inexperienced/ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/ adj | inexperiencedhaving little knowledge or practice | The inexperienced waiter spilled soup on the table.The inexperienced waiter spilled soup on the table. | |
| gardener/ˈɡɑrdənɚ/ n | gardenera person who looks after a garden | The gardener planted new roses beside the house.The gardener planted new roses beside the house. | |
| trainee/ˈtreɪˈni/ n | traineea person learning a job | Omar is a trainee chef at a small restaurant.Omar is a trainee chef at a small restaurant. | |
| authorize/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/ v | to authorizeto give official permission | Only the manager can authorize this payment.Only the manager can authorize this payment. | |
| compile/kəmˈpaɪl/ v | to compileto collect and put together | Leo will compile a list of all the guests.Leo will compile a list of all the guests. | |
| plumber/ˈplʌmɚ/ n | plumbera person who repairs water pipes | The plumber came to fix the leaking pipe.The plumber came to fix the leaking pipe. | |
| clerical/ˈklɛrəkəl/ adj | clericalrelating to office work | She does clerical work in a small office.She does clerical work in a small office. | |
| indispensable/ˌɪndɪˈspɛnsəbəl/ adj | indispensableso important that you cannot do without it | A good map is indispensable on a mountain trip.A good map is indispensable on a mountain trip. | |
| pharmacist/ˈfɑrməsɪst/ n | pharmacista person who prepares and sells medicines | The pharmacist explained how to take the medicine.The pharmacist explained how to take the medicine. |