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WordBand 5.5–6.5Core (NGSL)
employment
/ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/
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cut backPhrasal verbTo reduce spending or production.
janitornounA person whose job is to clean and look after a building.
diplomanounA certificate given when you finish a course of study.
forkliftnounA small vehicle with two metal arms for lifting heavy loads.
flexibleadjectiveAble to change to suit different needs.
compliancenounThe act of following a rule, law or request.
leverageverbTo use something you have to gain the greatest benefit.
commuteverbTo travel regularly between home and work.
Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)