afford
to have enough money to be able to pay for something
She would love to travel more, but she cannot afford to take time off work.
application
a program that you download and use on a smartphone or computer
There is a useful application on my phone that helps me manage my daily schedule.
career
the series of jobs and professional experiences that make up a person's working life
She decided to change her career and go back to university to study education.
community
a group of people who live in the same area or who share the same interests or background
The local community organised a clean-up event to improve the environment in the neighbourhood.
deadline
the latest time or date by which something must be finished or done
We need to finish the report before the deadline on Friday.
deal with
to take action in order to solve a problem or handle a situation
It can be difficult to deal with a heavy workload when you have strict deadlines.
disagree
to have a different opinion from someone else about something
I disagree with the idea that social media is always bad for young people.
efficiently
in a way that achieves good results without wasting time or energy
If you organise your tasks well, you can work much more efficiently and meet your deadlines.
environment
the natural world, including land, air, and water, especially when it is affected by human activity
The government needs to do more to protect the environment from pollution.
experience
knowledge or skill gained by doing or seeing something over a period of time
The manager said that previous work experience in customer service would be an advantage.
interview
a formal meeting in which someone is asked questions to find out if they are suitable for a job
She prepared carefully for her interview at the technology company.
look forward to
to feel happy and excited about something that is going to happen
I am really looking forward to the team meeting next week.
modern
relating to the present time or to recent times; not traditional or old-fashioned
Many modern companies allow their employees to work from home.
necessary
needed in order to achieve a result or complete something
It is necessary to have some work experience before applying for this career.
opinion
a personal view or judgement about something that is not necessarily based on fact
In my opinion, technology has made communication much easier than it was in the past.
opportunity
a situation in which it is possible to do something you want to do
Working abroad is a great opportunity to learn about a different culture.
recommend
to tell someone that something is good or that they should do something
My manager recommended that I apply for the new position in the company.
salary
the fixed amount of money that an employee is paid regularly, usually every month
He accepted the job offer because the salary was much better than his current one.
traditional
following the customs and ways of behaving that have existed for a long time
Some people prefer traditional methods of teaching, while others enjoy using technology in the classroom.
various
of several different types or from different places
The company offers various training programmes to help employees develop new skills.
Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition.
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Complete each sentence with the correct word from the word bank.
Synonyms are word pairs whose meanings are the same or nearly the same. Big and large are synonyms. From each group of four words below, click the two that are synonyms.