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Topic: Office

businesswoman

IPA: /ˈbɪznɪsˌwʊmən/

KK: /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

noun

Definition: A woman who works in business or is involved in commercial activities.

Example: The businesswoman successfully negotiated a deal with the new client.

busyness

IPA: /ˈbɪz.i.nəs/

KK: /ˈbɪz.i.nəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being occupied with tasks or activities, often leading to a lack of free time.

Example: Her busyness made it difficult for her to find time to relax.

busywork

IPA: /ˈbɪziˌwɜːrk/

KK: /ˈbɪziˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: Tasks or activities that keep someone busy but do not produce meaningful results or progress.

Example: He spent the afternoon doing busywork instead of focusing on his main project.

cabinet

IPA: /ˈkæbɪnɪt/

KK: /ˈkæbɪnɪt/

adjective

Definition: Related to a group of advisors to a leader, often in government, or suitable for use in a storage unit.

Example: The cabinet members met to discuss new policies.

noun

Definition: A piece of furniture with shelves, drawers, or compartments used for storing or displaying items, or a group of officials who advise a leader in government.

Example: The cabinet in the living room holds all of our family photos and keepsakes.

calling

IPA: /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkɔlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A job or profession that someone feels strongly about, often seen as a purpose in life.

Example: She felt that teaching was her true calling.

cancel

IPA: /ˈkænsl/

KK: /ˈkænsl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop something from happening or to make it no longer valid.

Example: The event was canceled due to bad weather.

noun

Definition: The act of stopping something from happening or making it no longer valid.

Example: The cancel of the event was announced due to bad weather.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something no longer valid or to stop it from happening, often by officially removing it or declaring it void.

Example: I had to cancel my appointment because I was feeling unwell.

canceller

IPA: /ˈkænslər/

KK: /ˈkænslər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that cancels something, such as an appointment or a subscription.

Example: The canceller notified everyone about the meeting cancellation.

careerism

IPA: /kəˈrɪə.rɪ.zəm/

KK: /kəˈrɪrɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The practice of trying to advance in one's job or profession, often in a way that may not be honest or ethical.

Example: Her careerism led her to make choices that compromised her values.

careerist

IPA: /kəˈrɪə.rɪst/

KK: /kəˈrɪrɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a person who is very focused on their job and advancing in their profession, often prioritizing work over other aspects of life.

Example: She is a careerist who always puts her job first, even on weekends.

noun

Definition: A person who focuses on getting ahead in their job or profession, often prioritizing work over other important aspects of life.

Example: She is a careerist who always puts her job first, even on weekends.

caretake

IPA: /ˈkɛrˌteɪk/

KK: /ˈkɛrˌteɪk/

verb

Definition: To look after someone or something, usually in a responsible way.

Example: She will caretaking the children while their parents are away.

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