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People & Occupations — Lesson 47
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behemoth
bɪˈhiːmɔːθ
Someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful — the corporation has grown into a behemoth that dominates the entire industry.
The corporation has grown into a behemoth that dominates the entire industry.
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beholder
bɪˈhoʊldər
A person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses — beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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beholders
bɪˈhoʊldərz
A person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses — the museum attracted many beholders.
The beholders were stunned by the performance.
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believer
bɪˈliːvər
A supporter who accepts something as true — he remained a believer even when things got difficult.
She is a true believer in the power of positive thinking.
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believers
bəˈliːvɚz
A supporter who accepts something as true — the believers gathered at the mosque for prayer.
The believers gathered at the mosque for prayer.
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belle
bɛl
A young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals — she was the belle of the ball at the charity gala.
She was the belle of the ball at the charity gala.
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belles
bɛlz
A young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals — she was known as one of the town belles.
The belles of the ball wore elegant evening gowns.
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bellhop
ˈbel.hɑp
Someone employed as an errand boy and luggage carrier around hotels — a bellhop showed us to our room.
The bellhop carried our suitcases up to the fifth floor.
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bellhops
ˈbɛl.hɑps
Someone employed as an errand boy and luggage carrier around hotels — we gave the bellhops a tip for their help.
The bellhops carried our suitcases to the room.
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belligerent
bəˈlɪdʒərənt
Someone who fights (or is fighting) — after the argument, she remained belligerent and refused to apologize.
The belligerent customer refused to listen to any explanation from the staff.
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beloved
bɪˈlʌvɪd
A beloved person; used as terms of endearment — he wrote a poem for his beloved.
My beloved wife has supported me through everything.
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benefactor
ˈbenəfæktər
A person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) — the museum was built thanks to a wealthy benefactor.
The anonymous benefactor donated one million dollars to the hospital.
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