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People & Occupations — Lesson 29
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addict
ˈædɪkt
Someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction — he has been a drug addict for many years.
He has been a drug addict for many years.
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addicts
ˈædɪkts
Someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction — the clinic helps addicts recover from their dependencies.
The clinic helps addicts recover from their dependencies.
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adept
əˈdept
Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field — she is adept at solving complex puzzles.
She is adept at solving complex puzzles.
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adepts
əˈdɛpts
Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field — she became one of the adepts in the art of negotiation.
The adepts in the laboratory have made significant breakthroughs.
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adherent
ədˈhɪrənt
Someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another — she is a strong adherent of the environmental movement.
Many adherents of the theory gathered at the conference.
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adherents
ədˈhɪrənts
Someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another — the religion has millions of adherents worldwide.
The adherents of this philosophy believe in the power of individual choice.
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adjudicator
əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪtər
A person who studies and settles conflicts and disputes — the adjudicator declared the contestant the winner.
The adjudicator declared the contestant the winner.
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administrator
ædˈmɪnɪstreɪtər
Someone who administers a business — she works as an administrator at a local hospital.
The school administrator approved the new schedule.
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administrators
ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪtərz
Someone who administers a business — the school administrators approved the new policy.
The school administrators approved the new policy.
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admiral
ˈædmərəl
A senior naval officer of the highest rank who commands a fleet or group of ships — the admiral gave the order to set sail.
The admiral commanded the entire naval fleet.
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admirals
ˈæd.mɚ.əlz
Admirals are senior naval officers of high rank who command a fleet or group of ships — several admirals attended the ceremony.
The admirals met to discuss the naval strategy.
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admirer
ædˈmaɪərər
A person who likes or admires someone or something, often romantically attracted to them — the young artist had a secret admirer.
She has many admirers at work.
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