Grade 12- Unit 8 - Vocabulary 2

CLOSEST in meaning

My work is challenging, of course, because it involves both a sales function and a technique function.

• fascinating

• rewarding

• stimulating

• demanding

CLOSEST in meaning

She's doing well so she was promoted last year. Now she's in charge of a small team of four people.

• controls

• supervises

• takes over

• rules

CLOSEST in meaning

Somebody looks at the detailed specification for the installation and then another colleague researches the cost of the labor and materials.

• co-worker

• employee

• staff

• supervisor

CLOSEST in meaning

I've been working here for over ten years now and I'm on first-name terms with everyone, even the CEO.

• getting on

• satisfied

• happy

• having an informal/friendly relationship

CLOSEST in meaning

Jane used to be very excellent as a child and now she's the CEO of a big multi-national company. However, her brother is a blue-collar worker in a small local factory.

• mental

• low-paid

• manual

• regular

CLOSEST in meaning

Employers usually look for candidates who have qualifications and relevant experience.

• excellent

• rich

• appropriate

• extensive

CLOSEST in meaning

I registered with some online employment agencies, and they found a vacancy almost immediately.

• work

• an available job

• career

• place

CLOSEST in meaning

Jacob was made redundant last month due to his company's downsizing policy. He's on a short-term contract with a medium-sized company at the moment.

• permanent

• temporary

• part-time

• full-time

CLOSEST in meaning

When applying for a certain job, you'll be at an advantage if you have hands-on experience.

• relevant

• prior

• practical

• considerable

CLOSEST in meaning

When the factory closed, over a hundred people were made redundant.

• fired

• sacked

• laid off

• appointed