▸ Specimen Drawer

People & Occupations — Lesson 77

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cobbler

ˈkɑːblər

A person who makes or repairs shoes — my grandfather was a cobbler in his village.

I took my shoes to the cobbler to be repaired.

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cockney

ˈkɑːkni

A native of the east end of London — my grandfather was a true Cockney born in Whitechapel.

My grandfather was a true Cockney born in Whitechapel.

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cocksucker

ˈkɑːkˌsʌkər

A person who performs fellatio — don't be a cocksucker.

Don't be a cocksucker.

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codger

ˈkɑːdʒɚ

Used affectionately to refer to an eccentric but amusing old man — the village codger was known for his odd stories.

My grandfather is a real codger who complains about everything.

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cog

kɑːɡ

A subordinate who performs an important but routine function — the bicycle chain slipped off the cog.

The bicycle chain slipped off the cog.

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cognate

ˈkɑːɡneɪt

One related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another — linguists study cognate relationships to understand language families.

The words 'water' and 'Wasser' are cognates in English and German.

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cogs

kɑːɡz

A subordinate who performs an important but routine function — the cogs on this gear are worn down and need replacing.

The cogs on this gear are worn down and need replacing.

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colleagues

ˈkɑːliːɡz

An associate that one works with — I get along well with my colleagues.

I get along well with my colleagues.

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collector

kəˈlektər

A person who collects things — my uncle is a stamp collector.

My uncle is a stamp collector.

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collectors

kəˈlektərz

A person who collects things — the collectors met at the convention to trade items.

The collectors met at the convention to trade items.

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colleen

kəˈliːn

An Irish girl — I met a sweet colleen at the local pub.

She's a lovely colleen from County Cork.

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collier

ˈkɑːliɚ

Someone who works in a coal mine — the old collier spent fifty years working underground.

The old collier spent fifty years working underground.

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