Unit 11 Lesson B

to gain something good from something or someone

By attending the workshop, she hoped to benefit from expert advice.

each of the twenty-four time periods that exist in a day and each time period is made up of sixty minutes

I have a deadline in three hours, so I need to work quickly.

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

Employees receive their salary at the end of the month.

to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

Be careful not to break the glass when you wash the dishes.

the period during someone's life when they stop working often due to reaching a certain age

She looks forward to traveling during her retirement.

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

Moving to the city presented her with the opportunity to pursue her dream career in fashion.

an area of activity or a subject of study

She is an expert in the field of genetics.

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

As the team leader, he is responsible for assigning tasks and ensuring deadlines are met.

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

She's a hardworking student, consistently dedicating herself to her studies.

without being subject to outside control or influence

The committee functions independently, without interference from the board.

an understanding of or information about a subject after studying and experiencing it

His knowledge of history allowed him to provide insightful explanations during the discussion.

a person who helps someone in their work

He is the assistant manager at the local grocery store.

transferable to others in exchange for something

a teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group

She hired a math tutor to help her daughter improve her grades.

capable of bending easily without breaking

The flexible plastic tubing is used to transport liquids in laboratories and industries.