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People & Occupations — Lesson 51
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blocker
ˈblɑːkɚ
A blocker is someone or something that prevents or obstructs movement, progress, or access — the defender used his body as a blocker to stop the advance.
The defender used his body as a blocker to stop the advance.
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blockers
ˈblɑːkərz
People or things that block movement, progress, or access — beta-blockers help reduce blood pressure.
The blockers formed a wall to protect the quarterback.
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blockhead
ˈblɑːkhed
A stupid person — don't be such a blockhead and lock yourself out again.
Don't be such a blockhead and lock yourself out again.
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blockheads
ˈblɑːk.hɛdz
A blockhead is a very stupid or foolish person — don't be a blockhead and guess the answer without thinking.
Don't be a blockhead and guess the answer without thinking.
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bloke
bloʊk
A boy or man — he's a really decent bloke.
He's a really decent bloke.
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blokes
bloʊks
A boy or man — the blokes at work are really friendly.
The blokes are going to the pub tonight.
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blonde
blɑːnd
A person with fair skin and hair — she has long blonde hair.
She has long blonde hair.
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blondes
blɑndz
A person with fair skin and hair — she joked that blondes have more fun.
Many blondes work in the entertainment industry.
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blowhard
ˈbloʊhɑːrd
A very boastful and talkative person — don't listen to that blowhard; he just wants to show off.
He's such a blowhard—he talks constantly but never says anything useful.
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bluffer
ˈblʌfər
A person who tries to bluff other people — he's just a bluffer who talks big but knows nothing about the subject.
He's just a bluffer who talks big but knows nothing about the subject.
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boarder
ˈbɔrdɚ
A tenant in someone's house — the boarder pays weekly for room and board.
The boarder pays weekly for room and board.
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boarders
ˈbɔːrdərz
A tenant in someone's house — boarders must follow strict house rules.
The boarders return to school this weekend.
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