▸ Specimen Drawer
People & Occupations — Lesson 13
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lady
ˈleɪdi
A polite name for any woman — she is a very kind lady.
The lady at the counter helped me find what I needed.
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lawyer
ˈlɔːjər
A person who is trained and qualified to give legal advice, represent clients — my father is a lawyer.
She hired a lawyer to help with her case.
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leader
ˈliːdər
A person who rules or guides or inspires others — follow the leader.
She is a natural leader.
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liar
ˈlaɪər
A person who has lied or who lies repeatedly — don't be a liar; tell the truth.
He's a liar and I don't trust him anymore.
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liberal
ˈlɪbərəl
Relating to or supporting a political and social philosophy that promotes — she has liberal views on education reform.
She has liberal views on education reform.
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lodge
lɑːdʒ
A small house or cabin, especially in a forest or mountainous area, often used — we stayed at a mountain lodge for the weekend.
We stayed at a mountain lodge for the weekend.
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maid
meɪd
A female domestic — our maid comes every Tuesday.
The maid cleaned the hotel room.
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major
ˈmeɪdʒər
Important, serious, or large — she played a major role in the project.
Traffic is a major problem in this city.
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marine
məˈriːn
A member of the United States Marine Corps — we studied marine chemistry in our class.
Marine biology focuses on organisms that live in the ocean.
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martial
ˈmɑːrʃəl
Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC) — she studied martial arts for self-defense.
The country maintains a strong martial tradition.
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master
ˈmæs.tɚ
An artist of consummate skill — he is a master of his craft.
He is a master of his craft.
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mate
meɪt
The officer below the master on a commercial ship — I work with my mate Dave.
He's my best mate from school.
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