Lesson 1B · New English File Advanced Vocabulary List

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

"Teaching is rewarding."

"Teaching can be a rewarding career because you have the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people's lives."

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

"He is an experienced driver."

"The experienced driver knew exactly how to handle the icy roads safely."

able to change and adjust to different conditions and circumstances

"She is adaptable."

"The adaptable employee could work in any department and learn new skills quickly making him very valuable to the company."

boring because of being the same thing all the time

"The job is monotonous."

"The endless, monotonous drone of the highway traffic made it difficult for the driver to stay awake."

encouraging action or effort by providing energy, drive, or enthusiasm

"His words are motivating."

"The coach's motivating speech inspired the team to play with renewed determination and effort."

bringing a deep sense of satisfaction or happiness

"Her job is fulfilling."

"She found her work as a social worker to be deeply fulfilling and meaningful to her."

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

"The work is tedious."

"The tedious task of sorting through thousands of old documents made him feel incredibly weary and uninspired."

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

"That job is dead-end."

"The dead end job offered no opportunities for advancement so he decided to go back to school."

having exceptional strength, influence, or capabilities

"He is high-powered."

"The company hired a high-powered lawyer to represent them in the complex legal dispute."

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

"He has a long career."

"Choosing a career based only on salary potential often leads to dissatisfaction because enjoyment and meaning are just as important for long term happiness."

the work that we do regularly to earn money

"He found a new job."

"She applied for twenty different jobs online before she finally received a phone call inviting her to come in for an interview at a small marketing firm."

a person who does the housework as a job

"The servant cleaned the room."

"In previous centuries servants often lived in their employers homes and worked six days a week with very few legal protections or rights."

the quality or fact of being a father to a child or children

"The court orders a paternity test."

"The court orders a paternity test to determine if the man is the biological father of the child."

showing kindness and understanding toward others, especially during times of difficulty or suffering

"The nurse is compassionate."

"The compassionate nurse stayed with the frightened patient all night and held his hand until he fell asleep."

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

"This is my permanent address."

"This is my permanent address so please send all my mail here from now on."

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

"Time moves quickly."

"We should manage our time wisely if we want to succeed."

done only for a part of the working hours

"I work part-time."

"The part time cashier worked twenty hours a week while attending community college and studying for her nursing exams in the evenings and on weekends."

the specific moment when an event or action is scheduled to begin or take place

"It's zero hour."

"The soldiers waited in tense silence for zero hour to commence their strategic operation against the enemy."

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

"We have different opinions."

"We have different opinions about politics but we still respect each other as friends."

someone with whom one works

"I had lunch with my colleague."

"My work colleague helped me finish the important project before the deadline."

someone who works with someone else, having the same job

"Helpful coworker assisted."

"Her coworker took on extra tasks when she was sick showing true team spirit."

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

"The CEO resigns after the company scandal."

"The CEO decided to resign from his position after the company suffered a major financial scandal."

all the individuals who work in a particular company, industry, country, etc.

"The workforce is happy."

"The company invested in training programs to improve the skills and productivity of its entire workforce."

having no job

"He has been out of work for months."

"He has been out of work for six months and is starting to worry about money."

forced to leave one's job

"He is fired."

"The careless employee was fired after making the same mistake three times and costing the company thousands of dollars."

to dismiss someone from their job

"The manager sacked the lazy employee."

"The manager had to sack the employee for repeatedly coming late to work without a valid excuse."

the money that is paid to someone for doing their job

"My pay is low."

"The company offers a competitive pay package that includes health insurance and a retirement savings plan for all employees."

the vertical distance or height between the springing point and the highest point of the arch

"The arch's rise is very steep."

"The rise of an arch is the vertical distance from the springing line to the underside of the crown."

an ability to do something well, especially after training

"Practice improves skill."

"Learning a new skill as an adult can be frustrating because you are not as patient as you were when you were a child learning everything for the first time."

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

"Flexible hours are a nice perk of the job."

"Flexible hours are a nice perk of the job and employees can choose when to start and end their workday."

something that we do regularly to earn money

"I have a lot of work to do."

"She goes to work early and returns late."

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

"The job is challenging."

"The challenging course pushed the students to their limits but they all passed and felt proud of their achievement at the end."

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

"The work is repetitive."

"The repetitive nature of the assembly line job bored the workers and they listened to music to pass the time."

willing to give one's energy and time to something because one believes in it

"She is committed."

"The volunteers are deeply committed to improving the community's environmental conditions through their dedicated efforts."

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

"The assistant is helpful."

"The helpful neighbor offered to water our plants while we were away on vacation so we did not have to worry about them dying."

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

"She is passionate about music."

"The passionate musician played the piano with such feeling that everyone in the room was moved to tears."

related to education, particularly higher education

"He has an academic degree."

"The academic advisor helped the student choose the right courses for his major."

related to the citizens of a country

"The civil rights were important."

"The government enacted new civil legislation to protect citizens' fundamental liberties and freedoms."

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

"It was a big event."

"The annual music festival is a major cultural event that attracts thousands of attendees."

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

"The car is fast."

"The fast runner crossed the finish line in record time breaking the previous record that had stood for ten years."

the act of searching for a thing or person

"The hunting was very good."

"The hunting expedition for the rare artifact was fraught with peril and excitement."

a piece of equipment with a set of steps that are connected to two long bars, used for climbing up and down a height

"Climb the ladder carefully."

"The painter used a tall ladder to reach the highest parts of the house."

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

"The manager solved the problem quickly."

"The manager called a meeting to discuss the low productivity numbers and to find possible solutions quickly."

to change your position or location

"They move to a new apartment soon."

"The family decided to move to a bigger house in the suburbs because they needed more space for their three growing children."

a skill or personal quality that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity

"She has a good qualification."

"Her extensive experience in project management is a valuable qualification for the demanding role."

a road or path that is rough and usually made by animals or people repeatedly walking there

"The animal made a track."

"We followed the faint track through the dense forest, hoping it would lead us out."

the quality or fact of being a mother to a child or children

"The maternity ward is on the third floor."

"The maternity ward is on the third floor and has specially trained nurses to care for newborns."

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

"She is sick."

"She is sick and will not be coming to school today because she has a fever."

not yet given the money that was promised in exchange for something

"The work was unpaid."

"He completed the internship on an unpaid basis, hoping it would lead to future opportunities."

an individual who works independently without having a long-term contract with companies

"She works freelance as a graphic designer."

"She works freelance as a graphic designer and sets her own hours from home."

existing for a limited time

"The job is temporary."

"The temporary solution fixed the problem for now but they knew they would need to find a more permanent fix soon."

having no space left

"The glass is full."

"After the generous serving, the plate was completely full, leaving no room for any additional food."

like another thing or person in every way

"We have the same shirt."

"The same song played on the radio every hour and it was starting to drive him crazy so he turned off the music."

to give up your job, school, etc.

"She will quit school."

"After working there for five years, she decided to quit her job to pursue her dream of becoming a writer."

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

"The staff were helpful."

"The staff cleaned the room after the meeting and made sure everything was ready for the next group."

to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

"The factory laid off many workers."

"The factory had to lay off fifty workers due to a significant decrease in product demand."

surpassing what is needed or required, and so, no longer of use

"The word is redundant."

"The redundant phrase 'free gift' is unnecessary because gifts are already free."

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

"Move off the road."

"Please step off the busy road and wait on the sidewalk until the traffic has completely cleared."

to receive or come to have something

"I get a present."

"She was thrilled to finally get the promotion she had been working towards for so long."

to move to a higher position or rank

"He will promote to manager."

"The diligent employee was excited to promote to a managerial position after years of hard work."

to pay someone to do a job

"Companies hire new staff members soon."

"The company decided to hire a new marketing manager to help increase brand awareness and attract younger customers to their products."

to give work to someone and pay them

"Companies employ workers for many jobs."

"The company decided to employ more than fifty new workers to meet the increasing demand for their popular products."

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

"Exercise provides great benefit for mental health"

"Regular exercise provides the benefit of improved cardiovascular health and stronger bones."