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People & Occupations — Lesson 71
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chaplains
ˈtʃæplɪnz
A clergyman ministering to some institution — the military chaplains held a prayer service for the soldiers.
The military chaplains held a prayer service for the soldiers.
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chaps
tʃæps
A boy or man — the cowboy pulled on his chaps before riding out.
The cowboy pulled on his chaps before riding out.
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characters
ˈkerəktərz
An imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story) — she creates funny characters for her cartoons.
The main character in the book is a young girl.
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charioteer
ˌtʃærɪəˈtɪr
The driver of a chariot — the charioteer guided his horses skillfully through the dangerous race.
The charioteer guided his horses skillfully through the dangerous race.
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charlatan
ˈʃɑːrlətən
A flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes — the doctor was exposed as a charlatan who had no medical training at all.
The doctor was exposed as a charlatan who had no medical training at all.
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charlatans
ˈʃɑːrlətənz
A flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes — he exposed the group as charlatans with no real expertise.
The charlatans sold fake remedies to unsuspecting customers.
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charmer
ˈtʃɑrmər
Someone with an assured and ingratiating manner — she is such a charmer at parties.
He is a real charmer; everyone loves him.
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charmers
ˈtʃɑːrmərz
Someone with an assured and ingratiating manner — he's such a charmer; everyone loves him.
He's such a charmer; everyone loves him.
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chased
tʃeɪst
A person who is being chased — he was chased by his fears.
The dog chased the cat across the garden.
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chaser
ˈtʃeɪsər
A person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture — the dog was a relentless chaser of cars.
The chaser ran after the thief through the streets.
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chasers
ˈtʃeɪsɚz
A person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture — she took a few chasers between shots of tequila.
The chasers ran after the thief through the streets.
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chatterer
ˈtʃætərər
An obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker — she's such a chatterer that she talks through the entire movie.
She's such a chatterer that she talks through the entire movie.
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