C1 Unit 38: Work & jobs 3
13 C1 words: shortlist, expedite, commendation, carpentry, chisel, overseer… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| shortlist n/v | shortlista short list of the best candidates | The firm put Tom on its shortlist for the manager job.The firm put Tom on its shortlist for the manager job. | |
| expedite/ˈɛkspɪˌdaɪt/ v | to expediteto make a process happen faster | Maria asked the office to expedite her visa application.Maria asked the office to expedite her visa application. | |
| commendation/ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/ n | commendationformal praise for good work or action | Omar received a commendation for his brave rescue at the lake.Omar received a commendation for his brave rescue at the lake. | |
| carpentry/ˈkɑrpəntri/ n | carpentrythe work of making things from wood | Carpentry is a useful skill when you want to build your own furniture.Carpentry is a useful skill when you want to build your own furniture. | |
| chisel/ˈtʃɪzəl/ v | to chiselto shape stone or wood with a tool | He will chisel a small figure out of the block of stone.He will chisel a small figure out of the block of stone. | |
| overseer/ˈoʊvɚˈsiɚ/ n | overseera person who supervises other workers | The overseer checked each worker’s progress on the building site.The overseer checked each worker’s progress on the building site. | |
| credential/krɪˈdɛnʃəl/ n | credentiala qualification showing ability for a job | Sam added his teaching credential to the end of his CV.Sam added his teaching credential to the end of his CV. | |
| insubordination/ˌɪnsəˌbɔrdəˈneɪʃən/ n | insubordinationrefusing to obey a person in authority | The soldier was punished for insubordination after ignoring an order.The soldier was punished for insubordination after ignoring an order. | |
| neglectful/nɪˈɡlɛktfəl/ adj | neglectfulfailing to give proper care | The neglectful owner forgot to feed the cat for two days.The neglectful owner forgot to feed the cat for two days. | |
| conscientiously/ˌkɑntʃiˈɛntʃəsli/ adv | conscientiouslyin a careful and thorough way | Anna conscientiously checked every figure before sending the report.Anna conscientiously checked every figure before sending the report. | |
| insubordinate/ˌɪnsəˈbɔrdəˌneɪt/ adj | insubordinaterefusing to obey authority | The student was insubordinate and refused to follow the teacher’s instructions.The student was insubordinate and refused to follow the teacher’s instructions. | |
| prolifically/proʊˈlɪfɪkli/ adv | prolificallyin a way that produces a lot | Omar writes prolifically and has published twelve books in ten years.Omar writes prolifically and has published twelve books in ten years. | |
| insubordinately adv | insubordinatelyin a way that refuses to obey authority | The soldier insubordinately refused to follow his captain’s order.The soldier insubordinately refused to follow his captain’s order. |