Words of Topic: Work
Word group for topic: Work, it helps to enhance speaking and writing skills in English tests, especially for ESL students who are working for IELTS, TOEFL, and GRE exams.
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position 
n.
a rank or level in a company
n.
a rank or level in a company
Whether or not you're given a car depends on your position in the company.
occupation
n.
a job or profession
n.
a job or profession
He listed his occupation on the form as "teacher".
career
n.
the job or profession that someone does for a long period of their life
n.
the job or profession that someone does for a long period of their life
She is now concentrating on a career as a fashion designer. [
commute
v.
to make the same journey regularly between work and home
v.
to make the same journey regularly between work and home
It is taking longer for people to commute to work because of traffic problems.
routine
n.
a usual way of doing things
n.
a usual way of doing things
There's no set routine at work - every day is different.
salary
n.
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis
n.
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis
She's on quite a decent salary in her present job.
overtime
n.
time spent working after the usual time needed or expected in a job
n.
time spent working after the usual time needed or expected in a job
We have put in 15 hours of overtime this week.
shift
n.
a group of workers who do a job for a period of time during the day or night, or the period of time itself
n.
a group of workers who do a job for a period of time during the day or night, or the period of time itself
I’m working the day shift this month.
flexitime
n.
a system that allows employees to vary the time that they start or finish work, provided that an agreed total number of hours are spent at work.
n.
a system that allows employees to vary the time that they start or finish work, provided that an agreed total number of hours are spent at work.
we work flexitime.
promotion
n.
the act of raising someone to a higher position
n.
the act of raising someone to a higher position
The job offers excellent promotion prospects.
nominate
v.
to officially suggest someone for a job, position...
v.
to officially suggest someone for a job, position...
Would you like to nominate anyone as director?
performance
n.
how well a person does a piece of work
n.
how well a person does a piece of work
He was fired from his $165,000 job for poor performance.
responsibility
n.
something that it is your job or duty to deal with
n.
something that it is your job or duty to deal with
It's her responsibility to ensure the project finishes on time.
objective
n.
something that you plan to do or achieve
n.
something that you plan to do or achieve
Can the sales team achieve its financial objectives?
demand
v.
to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused
v.
to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused
I demand to see the manager.
skill
n.
an ability to do an activity or job well
n.
an ability to do an activity or job well
This job demands a high degree of skill.
aspiring
a.
hoping and trying to be successful at a particular job or activity
a.
hoping and trying to be successful at a particular job or activity
We have a great deal to offer to aspiring young people.
passionate
a.
having very strong feelings or emotions
a.
having very strong feelings or emotions
Tom is passionate about basketball.
creative
a.
producing original and unusual ideas
a.
producing original and unusual ideas
She's very creative on the design front.
rewarding
a.
giving a reward, especially by making you feel satisfied that you have done something important or useful
a.
giving a reward, especially by making you feel satisfied that you have done something important or useful
Is it a rewarding job?
knowledgeable
a.
knowing a lot
a.
knowing a lot
She is very knowledgeable about plants.
positive
a.
full of hope and confidence
a.
full of hope and confidence
He has a fairly positive outlook on life.
utilize
v.
to use something in an effective way
v.
to use something in an effective way
The vitamins come in a form that is easily utilized by the body.
valuable
a.
worth a great deal of money
a.
worth a great deal of money
This is losing valuable business for the company.
realize
v.
to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly
v.
to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly
I realize how difficult it's going to be, but we must try.
pressure
n.
a difficult situation that makes you feel worried
n.
a difficult situation that makes you feel worried
Teachers are under increasing pressure to work longer hours.
satisfaction
n.
a pleasant feeling that you get when you receive something you wanted
n.
a pleasant feeling that you get when you receive something you wanted
For me, job satisfaction is more important than the money.
recognition
n.
If you are given recognition, people show admiration and respect for your achievements
n.
If you are given recognition, people show admiration and respect for your achievements
She complained that the company never gave her any recognition for her work.
flexibility
n.
the ability to change or be changed easily according to the situation
n.
the ability to change or be changed easily according to the situation
He showed great flexibility and carried out a variety of tasks.
overcome
v.
succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty)
v.
succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty)
He overcame all obstacles in his path to the top.
puzzle
n.
a situation that is difficult to understand
n.
a situation that is difficult to understand
The situation remains a puzzle to all of us.
encounter
v.
to experience something, especially something unpleasant
v.
to experience something, especially something unpleasant
When did you first encounter these difficulties?
bear
v.
to accept, tolerate, or endure something, especially something unpleasant
v.
to accept, tolerate, or endure something, especially something unpleasant
I can't bear being bored.