▸ Specimen Drawer
People & Occupations — Lesson 54
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bookmakers
ˈbʊkˌmeɪkərz
A maker of books; someone who edits or publishes or binds books — bookmakers in the UK are regulated by law.
The bookmakers have set the odds for the big match.
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bookseller
ˈbʊksɛlər
The proprietor of a bookstore — the bookseller recommended several novels to me.
The bookseller recommended several novels to me.
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bookworm
ˈbʊkwɜːrm
A person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit — the bookworm in our class always has her nose in a novel.
My sister is a real bookworm — she reads at least three books a week.
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bookworms
ˈbʊ.ˌkwɝmz
A person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit — we're bookworms.
We're bookworms.
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boor
bʊr
A crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement — don't be a boor; wait for your turn.
He acted like a boor by talking with his mouth full.
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boors
bʊrz
A crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement — don't be boors; try to have some manners.
The boors at the next table were shouting and making a scene.
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booster
ˈbuːstər
A booster is a device, substance, or dose that increases power, effectiveness — the rocket's booster fell away after launch.
She received a COVID-19 booster shot at the clinic.
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boosters
ˈbuː.stərz
Devices, substances, or people that increase, enhance, or amplify something — the rocket boosters provided the extra thrust needed for liftoff.
The rocket boosters provided the extra thrust needed for liftoff.
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bootlegger
ˈbuːtleɡɚ
Someone who makes or sells illegal liquor — the bootlegger was caught by federal agents with a truck full of illegal whiskey.
During Prohibition, bootleggers smuggled alcohol from Canada into the United States.
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bootleggers
ˈbuːt.lɛɡ.ɚz
Someone who makes or sells illegal liquor — the bootleggers drove fast cars to avoid the police.
During the 1920s, bootleggers smuggled alcohol into cities.
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boozer
ˈbuːzər
A person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually — he's a bit of a boozer.
He's a bit of a boozer.
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bore
bɔːr
A person who evokes boredom — his long stories really bore me.
The lecture bored all the students in the room.
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