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People & Occupations — Lesson 58
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brigadier
ˌbrɪɡəˈdɪr
A general officer ranking below a major general — the brigadier commanded the brigade during the operation.
He was promoted to the rank of brigadier after years of service.
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brigand
ˈbrɪɡənd
An armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band — the brigands ambushed the merchant caravan on the mountain road.
The brigands ambushed the merchant caravan on the mountain road.
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brigands
ˈbrɪɡəndz
An armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band — the brigands ambushed the caravan at the mountain pass.
The brigands ambushed the caravan at the mountain pass.
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broadcaster
ˈbrɔd.bæs.tɚ
Someone who broadcasts on radio or television — the broadcaster announced the news at six o'clock.
The broadcaster announced the news at six o'clock.
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broadcasters
ˈbrɔːdkæstərz
Someone who broadcasts on radio or television — public broadcasters rely on government funding.
The broadcasters will show the match live tonight.
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broker
ˈbroʊkər
A businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission — we hired a broker to negotiate the deal.
She works as a stockbroker on Wall Street.
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brokers
ˈbroʊkərz
A businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission — insurance brokers help clients find the best policies.
Insurance brokers help clients find the best policies.
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brooks
brʊks
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963) — the situation brooks no delay.
She brooks no interference in her work.
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brothers
ˈbrʌð.ɚ
A male with the same parents as someone else — I have three brothers and a sister.
Do you have any brothers and sisters ?
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brownies
ˈbraʊniz
A junior Girl Scout — she cut the brownies into small squares.
I baked a batch of fudgy brownies for the party.
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browning
ˈbraʊnɪŋ
The process of turning food brown by cooking, especially by searing or grilling — she added browning sauce to the gravy.
The browning of the meat created a delicious crust.
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browsers
ˈbraʊzərz
A viewer who looks around casually without seeking anything in particular — I use three different browsers on my computer.
Chrome is the most popular web browser.
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