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People & Occupations — Lesson 66
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captains
ˈkæptɪnz
An officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant — the captains of both teams met before the match.
The captains of both teams met before the match.
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captives
ˈkæptɪvz
A person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war — the captives were held in an underground prison.
The captives were held in an underground prison.
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cardholder
ˈkɑːrdˌhoʊldər
A person who holds a credit card or debit card — the cardholder must sign the receipt.
The cardholder must sign the receipt.
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cardinal
ˈkɑːrdɪnəl
A cardinal is a bright red bird common in North America, or a senior Catholic bishop — the male cardinal has bright red plumage.
The male cardinal has bright red plumage.
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cardinals
ˈkɑːrdɪnəlz
Cardinals are bright red songbirds with a crest on their head, common in North America — the cardinals gathered in Rome for the meeting.
A cardinal sat on the branch outside my window.
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cardiologist
ˌkɑrdiˈɑːlədʒɪst
A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of — my cardiologist recommended an ECG test.
My cardiologist recommended an ECG test.
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caretaker
ˈkɛrteɪkər
A custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person) — our apartment building has a live-in caretaker.
The caretaker opened the school gates every morning.
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caretakers
ˈkɛrteɪkərz
A custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person) — many caretakers work in old people's homes.
The caretakers clean the school every evening.
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carhop
ˈkɑr.hɑp
A waiter at a drive-in restaurant — the carhop brought our burgers right to the car.
The carhop brought our burgers right to the car.
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carpenters
ˈkɑːrpɪntərz
A woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects — the carpenters finished installing the wooden floors.
The carpenters are building a new deck in the backyard.
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carriers
ˈkæriərz
Someone whose employment involves carrying something — mail carriers deliver letters every day.
The airline is one of the largest carriers in Europe.
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cartographer
kɑːrˈtɑːɡrəfər
A person who makes maps — the cartographer spent years mapping the coastline.
The cartographer spent years mapping the coastline.
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