Vocabulary for Careers and Jobs
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Which word matches this definition: 'A job where you work at a desk'?

  • A dead-end job
  • A desk job (correct)
  • A stable job
  • A temporary job

Which of the following describes a 'dead-end job'?

  • A job in a different country
  • A job that requires a lot of teamwork
  • A job with no chance of promotion (correct)
  • A job with flexible hours

What do people 'earn a living' from?

  • Working to support themselves financially (correct)
  • Traveling around the world
  • Spending money on hobbies
  • Borrowing money from friends

Which phrase means 'to work together'?

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What action is described by 'hand over'?

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Which of these jobs is most likely a 'stable job'?

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Which of these would you 'cut back' on to save money?

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Which sentence uses 'pick up' correctly?

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What does it mean when a couple 'breaks up'?

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Which of the following tasks is an example of 'running errands'?

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What does 'draw up' mean in the context of a lawyer?

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In what scenario would you 'catch up on' something?

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What characterizes a 'thoughtful gift'?

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Which sentence uses 'befriend' correctly?

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What does it mean to 'return a favor'?

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Who qualifies as an 'avid traveler'?

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Flashcards

Desk job

A job that involves working at a desk, typically in an office setting.

Dead-end job

A job with little opportunity for advancement or growth.

Get a raise

To receive a higher salary for the same job.

Earn a living

To earn money through work to support oneself financially.

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Pursue a career

To work towards a specific profession or career path.

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Take turns

To take turns doing an activity, one after the other.

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Join hands

To work together towards a common goal.

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Hand over

To give something to someone.

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Hang on

To keep someone on the line while you deal with something else.

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Hang up

To end a phone call.

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Break up

When a couple decides to end their relationship.

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Run errands

To run small errands like buying groceries or picking up something at the store.

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Thoughtful gift

A gift given with thought and care, chosen specifically for the person receiving it.

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Compile

To gather and organize information or materials, usually with the goal of creating something new.

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Draw up

To write or formally prepare something, usually a contract or legal document.

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Catch up on

To catch up on things you missed, like reading or work.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary and Definitions

  • Desk job: A job where you work at a desk.
  • Dead-end job: A job with no chance of promotion.
  • Stable job: A job with a secure long-term position.
  • Temporary job: A job that is for a limited time only.
  • Get a raise: To receive a higher salary.
  • Earn a living: To make enough money to support oneself.
  • Take turns: To do something one after another.
  • Work together: To collaborate in an effort to achieve a shared goal.
  • Hand over: To give something to someone else.
  • Stable job: A job with a long-term contract, or secure position.
  • Pursue a career: To work towards a specific long-term goal in a career field.
  • Hang on: Wait a moment.
  • Break up: To end a relationship.
  • Run errands: To do tasks or chores for someone.
  • Thoughtful gift: A gift given with care.
  • Compile: To collect items or information and arrange them into a whole.
  • Draw up: To prepare a document.
  • Catch up on: To complete something that has been missed or delayed.
  • Return a favor: To help someone in response to their past help.
  • Befriend: To become friends with someone.
  • Persuasive: Able to convince others to agree with you.
  • Enrich your mind: Improve knowledge and understanding.
  • Reach my goal: Achieve the target.
  • Turning point: A time of significant change, typically in a person's development or life.

Common Phrases

  • "A job where you work at a desk" - Matching word: desk job
  • "to work together" - Matching phrase: join hands
  • "to make enough money to support oneself" - Synonym: earn a living
  • "to do something one after another" - Synonym: take turns
  • "to give something to someone else" - Synonym: hand over
  • "to collect items or information and arrange them into a whole" - Synonym: compile
  • "to prepare a document" - Synonym: draw up
  • "to complete something that has been missed or delayed" - Synonym: catch up on
  • "to help someone in response to their past help" - Synonym: return a favor
  • "to become friends with someone" - Synonym: befriend

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