▸ Specimen Drawer
People & Occupations — Lesson 72
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chauffeur
ˈʃoʊfɜːr
A man paid to drive a privately owned car — he hired a chauffeur to take his children to school.
He hired a chauffeur to take his children to school.
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chauffeurs
ʃəˈfɜrz
A man paid to drive a privately owned car — the hotel offers airport transfers with professional chauffeurs.
The hotel offers airport transfers with professional chauffeurs.
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cheapskate
ˈtʃiːpskeɪt
A miserly person — the cheapskate at the restaurant didn't even leave a tip.
Don't be such a cheapskate and buy the expensive wine for once.
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cheater
ˈtʃiːtər
Someone who leads you to believe something that is not true — no one likes a cheater in sports.
The cheater was disqualified from the competition.
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cheaters
ˈtʃiːtərz
Someone who leads you to believe something that is not true — the cheaters were disqualified from the tournament.
The cheaters were disqualified from the tournament.
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checker
ˈt�ekər
An attendant who checks coats or baggage — the checker scanned each item at the checkout.
The checker scanned each item at the checkout.
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cheerleader
ˈtʃɪrˌliːdər
An enthusiastic and vocal supporter — she has been a cheerleader for three years.
The cheerleaders performed an impressive routine at halftime.
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cheerleaders
ˈtʃɪrliːdərz
An enthusiastic and vocal supporter — she joined the cheerleaders last fall and loves it.
The cheerleaders performed an impressive routine at halftime.
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chefs
ʃɛfs
A professional cook — many chefs work long hours in hot kitchens.
The chefs prepared a delicious five-course meal.
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chemists
ˈkemɪsts
A scientist who specializes in chemistry — the chemists are developing a new drug in the laboratory.
The chemists are developing a new drug in the laboratory.
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chiefs
tʃiːfs
A person who is in charge — the team chiefs made the final decision together.
The chiefs of the different tribes met to discuss the peace treaty.
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chieftain
ˈtʃiːftən
The leader of a group of people — the chieftain led his clan through the Scottish Highlands.
The chieftain led his clan through the Scottish Highlands.
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