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B1 · Work & business (1)

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agreement(noun)
/əˈɡriːmənt/
an arrangement, a promise or a contract made with somebody
According to the agreement, the caterer will also supply the flowers for the event
The landlord and tenant were in agreement that the rent should be prorated to the middle of the month
Synonymscontractdealpactunderstandingsettlementaccordarrangementbargain
Antonymsdisagreementdisputeconflictdiscordcontentiondenialrefusal
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achievement(noun)
/əˈtʃiːvmənt/
a thing that somebody has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill
Joseph's achievements in R&D will go down in company history
Synonymsaccomplishmentsuccessattainmentfeattriumphmilestone
Antonymsfailuredefeatlosssetback
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file(noun)
/faɪl/
a box or folded piece of card for keeping loose papers together and in order
Please put these letters in the blue file on my desk.
Synonymsrecordregistersubmitlodgeentersavedocument
Antonymsdiscarddeleteerasewithdraw
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agent(noun)
/ˈeɪdʒənt/
a person whose job is to act for, or manage the affairs of, other people in business, politics, etc.
A travel agent can usually find you the best deals on tickets and hotels
You can buy your ticket from the ticket agent at the train station right before you get on the train
Synonymsrepresentativebrokerdelegateintermediaryofficial
Antonymsprincipalclientcustomer
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appointment(noun)
/əˈpɔɪntmənt/
a formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their work
I've got a dentist appointment at 3 o'clock.
To get the most out of your appointment, keep a log of your symptoms and concerns
Synonymsengagementmeetingsessionconsultationdatebookingschedule
Antonymscancellationresignationterminationdisengagement
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export(noun)
/ˈekspɔːrt/
the selling and transporting of goods to another country
Coffee is the country's main export.
Synonymsshipconsigntransfersend abroadsell abroad
Antonymsimportreceivebring in
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economic(adjective)
/ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪk/
connected with the trade, industry and development of wealth of a country, an area or a society
the government's economic policy
social, economic and political issues
Synonymsfinancialfiscalmonetarybudgetarycommercial
Antonymsnoneconomicnonfinancial
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management(noun)
/ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
the activity of running and controlling a business or similar organization
He is one of the highest paid management gurus in the world.
a career in management
Synonymsadministrationleadershipsupervisiondirectionorganizationcontrol
Antonymsdisorganizationchaosinefficiencymismanagement
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production(noun)
/prəˈdʌkʃn/
the process of growing or making food, goods or materials, especially large quantities
Production of the new aircraft will start next year.
The new model will be in production by the end of the year.
Synonymscreationmanufacturinggenerationyieldoutputdevelopment
Antonymsdestructionconsumptionstagnationinactivity
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economy(noun)
/ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the relationship between production, trade and the supply of money in a particular country or region
The economy is in recession.
the world economy
Synonymsfinancial systemeconomic systemcommerceindustrymarketfiscal system
Antonymsnonmarketbarternoneconomiccollapsestagnation
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experienced(adjective)
/ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having knowledge or skill in a particular job or activity
an experienced teacher
He's very experienced in looking after animals.
Synonymsskilledknowledgeableseasonedproficientqualifiedveteranadeptpracticed
Antonymsinexperiencednaiveunskilleduntrainedamateurnovice
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commercial(adjective)
/kəˈmɜːrʃl/
connected with the buying and selling of goods and services
The commercial future of the company looks very promising.
the commercial heart of the city
Synonymsmercantiletradingeconomicfor profitmarketable
Antonymsnoncommercialnonprofitpublicunmarketable
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producer(noun)
/prəˈduːsər/
a person, a company or a country that grows or makes food, goods or materials
Libya is a major oil producer.
Libya is a major oil producer.
Synonymsmanufacturercreatorgeneratormakeroriginatordeveloper
Antonymsconsumeruserbuyerimporter
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import(noun)
/ˈɪmpɔːrt/
a product or service that is brought into one country from another
Oil is one of the country's most important imports.
Synonymsbring inintroducefetchship inreceive
Antonymsexportexportship outdispatch
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development(noun)
/dɪˈveləpmənt/
the steady growth of something so that it becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.
the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy
career development
Synonymsgrowthprogressadvancementevolutionexpansionimprovement
Antonymsdeclineregressionstagnationdeteriorationreduction
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application(noun)
/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/
a formal (often written) request for something, such as a job, permission to do something or a place at a college or university
Susan is writing a letter of application.
You need to complete the online application form.
Synonymsrequestpetitionformclaimsubmissionemployment request
Antonymswithdrawalrejectiondenialrenunciation
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employment(noun)
/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
work, especially when it is done to earn money; the state of being employed
full-time/part-time employment
pensions from previous employments
Synonymsjobworkoccupationcareerengagement
Antonymsunemploymentjoblessnessidleness
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deliver(verb)
/dɪˈlɪvər/
to take goods, letters, etc. to the person or people they have been sent to
Do you have your milk delivered?
Leaflets have been delivered to every household.
Synonymstransportconveyhand oversupplyproviderelinquishdistributecarry
Antonymskeepholdretainwithhold
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organized(adjective)
/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
able to plan your work, life, etc. well and in an efficient way
She is a very organized person who always finishes her work on time.
Synonymsstructuredsystematicefficientmethodicalorderly
Antonymsdisorganizedchaoticunstructuredmessyrandom
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Presentation(noun)
/ˌpriːznˈteɪʃn/
a meeting at which something, especially a new product or idea, or piece of work, is shown to a group of people
There’s a presentation in the meeting room.
Synonymstalklecturespeechdemonstrationperformanceshowing
Antonymssilenceabsenceconcealmenthiding
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Competitive(adjective)
/kəmˈpetətɪv/
used to describe a situation in which people or organizations compete against each other
The rate of emerging graduates is increasing daily, making the labor market very competitive.
Synonymsrivalrouschallengingcutthroatfiercecombativeaggressiveambitious
Antonymscooperativecollaborativenoncompetitiveeasygoingunambitious
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organizer(noun)
/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/
a person who makes the arrangements for something
She is the organizer of the event.
Synonymscoordinatorplannerarrangermanager
Antonymsdisorganizerspoiler