work up vs progress

work up is not a noun while progress is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
work up	No	No	Yes	No
progress	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, work up and progress are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of work up include build, build up.

work up (noun)	progress (noun)
	the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
	gradual improvement or growth or development
	a movement forward

work up (verb)	progress (verb)
develop	develop in a positive way
form or accumulate steadily	form or accumulate steadily
come up with	move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
bolster or strengthen