This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Work from home in Work.
annual leave:
noun phrase
Annual leave refers to paid time off provided to employees as part of the employment contract.
Example:Unfortunately, all my annual leave has been used up.
competitive:
adjective
Relating to or characterized by competition.
Example:Since our company is considering developing software for these printers, my expertise will help give us a competitive edge.
expertise:
noun
Expert skill or knowledge in a particular field.
Example:Since our company is considering developing software for these printers, my expertise will help give us a competitive edge.
inconvenience:
noun
The state or fact of being troublesome or difficult with regard to one's personal requirements or comfort.
Example:I realize my temporary absence could be an inconvenience to you and the rest of the team.
possibility:
noun
A thing that may happen or be the case.
Example:I am writing to you about the possibility of taking a fortnight off work in order to complete my Master’s degree in Engineering.
qualification:
noun
A pass of an examination or an official completion of a course, especially one conferring status as a recognized practitioner of a profession or activity.
Example:You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
time off work:
noun phrase
A period of time when you do not work because of illness or holidays, or because your employer has given you permission to do something else.
Example:You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
unfortunately:
adverb
It is unfortunate that.
Example:Unfortunately, all my annual leave has been used up.
annual leave:
noun phrase
Annual leave refers to paid time off provided to employees as part of the employment contract.
Example:Unfortunately, all my annual leave has been used up.
competitive:
adjective
Relating to or characterized by competition.
Example:Since our company is considering developing software for these printers, my expertise will help give us a competitive edge.
expertise:
noun
Expert skill or knowledge in a particular field.
Example:Since our company is considering developing software for these printers, my expertise will help give us a competitive edge.
inconvenience:
noun
The state or fact of being troublesome or difficult with regard to one's personal requirements or comfort.
Example:I realize my temporary absence could be an inconvenience to you and the rest of the team.
possibility:
noun
A thing that may happen or be the case.
Example:I am writing to you about the possibility of taking a fortnight off work in order to complete my Master’s degree in Engineering.
qualification:
noun
A pass of an examination or an official completion of a course, especially one conferring status as a recognized practitioner of a profession or activity.
Example:You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
time off work:
noun phrase
A period of time when you do not work because of illness or holidays, or because your employer has given you permission to do something else.
Example:You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
unfortunately:
adverb
It is unfortunate that.
Example:Unfortunately, all my annual leave has been used up.
annual leave:
noun phrase
Annual leave refers to paid time off provided to employees as part of the employment contract.
Example:Unfortunately, all my annual leave has been used up.
competitive:
adjective
Relating to or characterized by competition.
Example:Since our company is considering developing software for these printers, my expertise will help give us a competitive edge.
expertise:
noun
Expert skill or knowledge in a particular field.
Example:Since our company is considering developing software for these printers, my expertise will help give us a competitive edge.
inconvenience:
noun
The state or fact of being troublesome or difficult with regard to one's personal requirements or comfort.
Example:I realize my temporary absence could be an inconvenience to you and the rest of the team.
possibility:
noun
A thing that may happen or be the case.
Example:I am writing to you about the possibility of taking a fortnight off work in order to complete my Master’s degree in Engineering.
qualification:
noun
A pass of an examination or an official completion of a course, especially one conferring status as a recognized practitioner of a profession or activity.
Example:You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
time off work:
noun phrase
A period of time when you do not work because of illness or holidays, or because your employer has given you permission to do something else.
Example:You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
unfortunately:
adverb
It is unfortunate that.
Example:Unfortunately, all my annual leave has been used up.