▸ Specimen Drawer

People & Occupations — Lesson 17

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regular

ˈreɡjələr

A regular patron — she has a regular sleep schedule.

The train runs at regular intervals.

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relative

ˈrelətɪv

A person related by blood or marriage — my relatives are coming for dinner tonight.

My relatives are coming for dinner tonight.

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russian

ˈrʌʃən

A native or inhabitant of Russia — I am learning Russian.

I am learning Russian.

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scholar

ˈskɑːlɚ

A scholar is a person who studies a subject in depth, especially at a — she became a scholar of classical literature.

The professor is a renowned scholar in medieval history.

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senior

ˈsiːnjɚ

An undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation — the senior employees have more responsibilities.

She is a senior at the university and will graduate next year.

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servant

ˈsɝːvənt

A person working in the service of another (especially in the household) — the servant brought tea to the guests.

The servant brought tea to the guests.

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shrimp

ʃrɪmp

Disparaging terms for small people — shrimp is high in protein.

We grilled shrimp for the barbecue.

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shrink

ʃrɪŋk

A physician who specializes in psychiatry — the gap between rich and poor continues to shrink.

My sweater shrank in the wash.

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sibling

ˈsɪblɪŋ

A person's brother or sister — he is my older sibling.

My sibling is going to college next year.

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silly

ˈsɪli

A word used for misbehaving children — stop acting silly in class.

Don't be silly and just ask for help!

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sir

sɜːr

Term of address for a man — thank you, sir.

Excuse me, sir, can you help me?

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slave

sleɪv

A person who is owned by someone — the museum exhibition examined the history of the slave trade.

Slavery was abolished in many countries in the 19th century.

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