Description:
This comprehensive glossary is your go-to resource for mastering key vocabulary used across the federal public service. Whether you're preparing for second language evaluations, drafting official communications, or simply aiming to express yourself more clearly in a professional setting, this tool is designed with you in mind.
 
Inside, you’ll find over 950 essential terms with precise definitions, French-to-English equivalents, contextual examples, synonyms, and antonyms commonly encountered in government environments. Helpful usage tips, cross-references, and explanations further support your understanding — enabling you to use each term accurately and confidently.
 
To support and solidify your learning, the book includes over 550 practice questions organized across six categories. These exercises progress from foundational word recognition to more complex tasks like sentence completions, contextual meaning, and reading comprehension.
 
What’s included in this book:
249 pages
Over 950 essential terms with definitions, examples, and bilingual references
Over 450 terms paired with their most relevant synonyms
Over 550 practice questions, divided into 6 progressive categories
 
Exercises are thoughtfully structured to help you build vocabulary fluency, increase accuracy, and improve confidence in professional language use. Each activity block focuses on specific skills, allowing for targeted and meaningful practice.
 
This glossary is an invaluable tool for public servants, language learners, job applicants, and anyone navigating the specialized language of the Canadian public service.
 
It is ideally complemented by the Master Public Service Vocabulary With Confidence – Exercises and Practice Tests workbook. Together, these resources offer a complete, practical learning experience — blending clear explanations with skill-building exercises designed to support real-world success.