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WordBand 5.5–6.5Core (NGSL)
hire
/ˈhaɪə/
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a steep learning curveA situation where you must learn a lot very quickly.
scaffoldingnounA frame of metal poles and boards that workers stand on outside a building.
lucrativeadjectiveProducing a large amount of money or profit.
stakeholdernounA person or group with an interest in how a business or project turns out.
locksmithnounA person who makes and repairs locks and keys.
lay offPhrasal verbTo end someone's employment because there is not enough work.
bakernounA person who makes and sells bread and cakes.
Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR); IPA generated with eSpeak NG (GPL-3.0 (software))