Unit 8

Word

Definition

Example

application

A formal request for something, such as a job or membership

Have you looked at John Jackson's application for the new job?

apply for

To formally request or seek something, like a job or opportunity

Did you apply for that teaching job?

be fired

To lose one's job due to dismissal or termination

I think Jodie is going to be fired tomorrow

employment

The condition of being employed or having a job

Are you looking for full-time employment?

farm

A piece of land used for cultivating crops or raising livestock

I grew up on a farm in a village

farmer

A person who owns or operates a farm

My grandparents were sheep farmers

freelance

To work independently on various projects without a long-term commitment

I'm a freelance journalist. I work for different newspapers

full-time

Referring to a job that requires a standard 40-hour workweek

Is your job full-time or part-time?

law

The system of rules and regulations governing a society or community

Do you want to study law at university?

lawyer

A person who practices law and provides legal advice or representation

I'm going to study law and become a lawyer

music

Artistic expression through sounds and tones

Do you like listening to this music?

musician

A person who plays or performs music professionally

This song is by my favourite musician

overtime

Work done beyond regular working hours for additional pay

How much overtime do you do every month?

part-time

Referring to a job with fewer hours than a full-time position

I want to find a part-time job when I go to university

permanent

Indefinite or lasting for an extended period

I wish I could get a permanent job

pharmacist

A person who dispenses and provides medication and medical advice

Tell the pharmacist that you have a headache and fever

pharmacy

A place where medications are prepared and dispensed

Go to the pharmacy to get some medicine

promote

To advance someone to a higher position or rank

I hope they promote me soon

promotion

The act of being advanced to a higher position or rank

Congratulations on your promotion, Dave!

qualifications

Skills, knowledge, or experience required for a particular job or task

What kind of qualifications do you have?

qualify

To meet the necessary requirements for a specific position or privilege

I plan to qualify as an accountant

redundant

Dismissed from a job due to redundancy or downsizing

They made 20 people redundant last month

resign

To voluntarily leave a job or position

If they don't promote me then I will resign

resignation

The act of voluntarily leaving a job or position

Have you read Lynne's letter of resignation?

retire

To stop working and withdraw from a job or occupation

I will be 70 when I retire

retirement

The period of life after one stops working

My grandparents really enjoy their retirement

run

To operate or manage a business or organization

I want to run my own business

sack

To dismiss someone from their job

If you are caught stealing, they will sack you

science

The systematic study of the natural world and its phenomena

I enjoyed studying science at school

scientist

A person who engages in scientific research and study

Marie Curie was a famous scientist

self-employed

Working for oneself and not employed by others

I would love to be self-employed and just work for myself

set up

To establish or create something, such as a business or organization

I want to set up my own company

temporary

Lasting for a limited time or not permanent

This is a temporary job which lasts for three months

translate

To convert text or speech from one language to another

Can you translate this word for me, please?

translator

A person who translates text or speech from one language to another

They hired a translator to help at the business conference

unemployed

Without a job or currently seeking employment

How long have you been unemployed?

work shifts

To have working hours that vary on a rotating basis

Do you have to work shifts in the store? Is it open 24 hours?

achieve

To successfully accomplish a goal or task

What would you like to achieve during your gap year?

achievement

A successful result from effort or accomplishment

What's your biggest achievement so far?

agree

To have the same opinion or to consent to something

Do you agree with me?

agreement

A mutual understanding or harmony between parties

The two groups reached an agreement

argue

To present reasons or opinions with the aim of persuading or convincing

How often do you argue with your parents?

argument

A verbal exchange of opposing viewpoints

They had a terrible argument and didn't speak again

attach

To fasten or connect one thing to another

Did you attach the report to your email?

attachment

A document or file sent along with an email

Please send me the document as an attachment

choice

The act of selecting from two or more options

How much choice do we have about our work?

choose

To select one option from multiple possibilities

Which subject are you going to choose to study at university?

compensate

To make up for or provide payment for something

Did they compensate you for the accident?

compensation

Payment or benefits provided in exchange for work or loss

They wanted compensation for the delayed flight

complain

To express dissatisfaction or discontent about something

We wrote to the company to complain about their service

complaint

A formal expression of dissatisfaction or discontent

The customer made a complaint about the poor service

consideration

Thoughtful reflection or regard for others' feelings or needs

Thanks for your consideration. That's very helpful

deliver

To transport or bring something to a specific location

When will they deliver our new sofa?

delivery

The act of transporting or bringing something to a specific location

I have to stay at home. I'm waiting for a delivery

demonstrate

To show or make evident through evidence or examples

I would like to demonstrate how to use this new coffee machine

demonstration

A public display of protest or support for a cause

Please watch this demonstration carefully

explain

To make something clear or understandable by providing details or reasons

Can you explain this mathematical formula to me?

explanation

A statement that clarifies or makes something clear

That sounds really strange. What was their explanation?

fail

To not meet the required standards or expectations

I don't want to fail this exam

failure

The lack of success or the non-achievement of a goal

Failure is only temporary. We can learn from it

improve

To make something better or enhance its quality

Can I improve my English quickly?

improvement

The act of making something better or enhancing its quality

This is a big improvement ! You've worked hard

lose

To be deprived of something or experience a loss

Try not to lose your mobile phone!

loss

The act of losing or the state of being without something previously possessed

The loss of our best player is very bad for the team

manage

To handle or control a situation or organization

How will you manage working and studying at the same time?

management

The act of handling or controlling a situation or organization

The management asked everyone to work overtime

pay

To give money in exchange for goods or services

I have to pay for the meal now

payment

The act of giving money for goods or services

I'm waiting for the payment to come into my bank account

respond

To reply or react to something said or done

I need to respond to this email before I leave

response

A reaction or reply to something said or done

Did you get an answer? - No, there was no response

sale

The exchange of goods or services for money

I bought these jeans in the big sale. They were really cheap

sell

To offer goods or services in exchange for money

I would like to sell my old car

serve

To provide a service to customers or guests

The waiter served dinner to the customers

service

The act of providing assistance or work for someone

The service here is terrible! I had to wait for ages

succeed

To achieve success or attain a desired outcome

It takes a lot of hard work to succeed in this business

success

The achievement of a desired or favorable outcome

The new book was a great success. Lots of people bought it

tempt

To entice or persuade someone to do something, often something undesirable

Don't tempt me to leave early. I must stay here

temptation

The desire or urge to do something that is often considered wrong or unwise

There is a big temptation to check your phone a lot

treat

To give someone something special as an expression of kindness or appreciation

The doctor can treat this illness

treatment

Medical care or management of an illness or condition

This is the treatment for your illness. Take this medicine

value

The worth, importance, or usefulness of something

These shoes are only £20. That is good value

bargain

A favorable deal or agreement, often involving a lower price for an item

These shoes were a bargain. They're good, but cheap

basket

A container used to hold and carry items, typically made of woven materials

Add the items to your shopping basket and go to the check out

bookshop

A store or shop that sells books

Let's go to the bookshop. I want to see the newest books

chain store

A retail store that is part of a larger group with multiple locations

All the big supermarkets are chain stores

credit card

A payment card that allows the holder to borrow money to make purchases

Can I pay by credit card?

debit card

A payment card that deducts money directly from the cardholder's bank account

I'll pay by debit card. It helps me know how much money I have

department store

A large retail store offering a wide range of products across multiple categories

I need lots of different things. I'll go to the department store

discount

A reduction in the price of an item or service

I got a discount on these shoes. They were £22, instead of £30

fit

To be the right size or shape for something

These shoes fit really well. They're very comfortable

library

A place where books and other materials are kept for reading, research, or borrowing

Let's go to the library. I want to borrow some more books

put on

To wear clothing or accessories

Put on a coat. It's cold outside

receipt

A written acknowledgment of payment or goods received

You will need a receipt to return these, I'm sorry

refund

To return money to a customer for a returned item or unsatisfactory service

I want to return these. Can I have a refund?

suit

A set of clothing consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt

That jumper suits you. It looks really good on you

trolley

A wheeled cart used for transporting goods, often in a supermarket

We're going to buy a lot of food. Get a trolley, not a basket

try on

To put on clothing or accessories to see if they fit or look good

Can I try on this shirt, please?

a degree in

An academic qualification obtained from completing a course of study

I'm going to get a degree in maths

claim

To state or assert ownership or right to something

You can claim compensation for the delayed flight

contact

To communicate with someone or get in touch with them

I tried to contact someone at the company for an answer

degrees

Units of measurement used to indicate temperature or angles

It's cold today. It's only five degrees Celsius

drop

To let something fall or fall accidentally

The share price dropped when the company got bad news

offer

To present or propose something for acceptance or rejection

The company should offer you compensation for this