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People & Occupations — Lesson 69
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chairmen
ˈtʃermɪn
The officer who presides at the meetings of an organization — several chairmen attended the annual conference.
The chairmen of both committees agreed on the new policy.
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chairperson
ˈtʃerpɜːrsən
The officer who presides at the meetings of an organization — our new chairperson has many innovative ideas.
The chairperson opened the meeting with a welcome speech.
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chairpersons
ˈtʃerpɜrsənz
The officer who presides at the meetings of an organization — the chairpersons reached a unanimous decision.
The chairpersons of both committees met to discuss the proposal.
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chairwoman
ˈtʃerwʊmən
The officer who presides at the meetings of an organization — the chairwoman called the meeting to order.
The chairwoman called the meeting to order.
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chairwomen
ˈtʃɛrwɪmɪn
The officer who presides at the meetings of an organization — several chairwomen met to discuss the new policy changes.
The board of directors appointed two new chairwomen last month.
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challenger
ˈtʃælɪndʒɚ
The contestant you hope to defeat — nobody expected the challenger to win the race.
The challenger stepped into the boxing ring to fight the champion.
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challengers
ˈtʃælɪndʒɚz
The contestant you hope to defeat — the challengers questioned the referee's decision.
The challengers stepped onto the field with confidence.
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chamberlain
ˈtʃeɪmbɚlɪn
A chamberlain is a high-ranking official in a royal or noble household who — the chamberlain arranged all the royal ceremonies.
The king appointed a new chamberlain to oversee the palace.
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chambermaid
ˈtʃeɪm.bɚˌmeɪd
A maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels) — the hotel hired a new chambermaid last week.
The chambermaid cleaned the room every morning.
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chambers
ˈtʃeɪmbərz
English architect (1723-1796) — the parliament has several debating chambers.
The judge's chambers were located near the courtroom.
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chameleon
kəˈmiːliən
A changeable or inconstant person — I saw a green chameleon in the garden.
The chameleon changed color to hide from the bird.
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chameleons
tʃəˈmiːliənz
A changeable or inconstant person — some chameleons live in trees.
Chameleons can change the color of their skin.
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