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People & Occupations — Lesson 73

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chieftains

ˈtʃiːftənz

The leader of a group of people — local chieftains gathered to discuss the alliance.

The chieftain called a meeting of all clan members.

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chimera

kaɪˈmɪrə

A chimera is (1) a mythical fire‑breathing creature in Greek mythology, usually — her vision of a perfect world remains a beautiful chimera.

The ancient Greeks imagined the Chimera as a fire‑breathing monster.

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chink

tʃɪŋk

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent — a chink in the wall let in a draft.

A chink in the wall let in a draft.

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chinks

tʃɪŋks

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent — [This term is prohibited from use. It is included here only for educational awareness purposes to understand why it must be avoided.].

[This term is prohibited from use. It is included here only for educational awareness purposes to understand why it must be avoided.]

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chiropractor

ˌkaɪərəˈpræktɚ

A therapist who practices chiropractic — I need to see a chiropractor about my back pain.

I need to see a chiropractor about my back pain.

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chiropractors

ˌkaɪrəˈpræktərz

A therapist who practices chiropractic — I visited a chiropractor for my back pain.

I visited a chiropractor for my back pain.

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chiseler

ˈtʃɪzəlɚ

A person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud — the chiseler worked on the wooden statue for hours.

The chiseler worked on the wooden statue for hours.

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chit

tʃɪt

A dismissive term for a girl who is immature or who lacks respect — the waiter brought the chit along with the bill.

She jotted a quick chit and handed it to the clerk.

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choirboy

ˈkwaɪərbɔɪ

A boy who sings in a choir — my son is a choirboy in the local church.

The choirboy sang beautifully at the Christmas service.

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choirmaster

ˈkwaɪrmæstər

The musical director of a choir — the choirmaster raised his baton and the choir began to sing.

The choirmaster raised his baton and the choir began to sing.

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choker

ˈtʃoʊkər

Someone who kills by strangling — she wore a velvet choker to match her dress.

She wore a velvet choker to match her dress.

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chooser

ˈtʃuːzər

A person who chooses or selects out — the chooser should make a fair decision.

The chooser picks the winner of the contest.

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