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People & Occupations — Lesson 48
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benefactors
ˈbenəfæktɚz
A person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) — the charity relies on benefactors to fund its programs.
The university library was built thanks to a generous benefactor.
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benefactress
ˈbɛnɪfækt rəs
A woman benefactor — she became a well‑known benefactress in the local community.
The university honoured its anonymous benefactress with a plaque.
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beneficiary
ˌbenəˈfɪʃieri
The recipient of funds or other benefits — she was named as the sole beneficiary of his estate.
She was named as the sole beneficiary of his estate.
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beneficiaries
ˌbenəˈfɪʃiˌɛriːz
The recipient of funds or other benefits — all beneficiaries must be listed in the will.
The beneficiaries of the charity received new homes.
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bereaved
bəˈriːvd
A person who has suffered the death of someone they loved — she visited the bereaved neighbor to offer condolences.
The bereaved family received support from the community during this difficult time.
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berserk
bɜːrˈzɜːk
Going crazy or wild with anger — she was absolutely berserk with rage.
He went berserk when he saw the damage to his car.
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betrayer
bɪˈtɹeɪɚ
One who reveals confidential information in return for money — he was called a betrayer of his country.
The betrayer was exposed when the hidden letter was found.
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betrothed
bɪˈtroʊðd
The person to whom you are engaged — he sent a gift to his betrothed.
She introduced her betrothed to her parents.
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bettor
ˈbɛtər
Someone who bets — bookmakers track the habits of each regular bettor.
The bettor studied the form guide before placing his wager.
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bettors
ˈbetərz
Someone who bets — the bettors gathered at the racetrack early in the morning.
The bettors gathered at the racetrack early in the morning.
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bibliographer
ˌbɪbliˈɑːɡrəfər
Someone trained in compiling bibliographies — the bibliographer carefully examined the first edition.
The bibliographer carefully examined the first edition.
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bibliophile
ˈbɪbliəfaɪl
Someone who loves (and usually collects) books — she inherited her bibliophile father's love of literature.
My grandfather is a keen bibliophile with over three thousand books.
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