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People & Occupations — Lesson 81
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composers
kəmˈpoʊzərz
Someone who composes music as a profession — many famous composers lived in Vienna.
Many famous composers lived in Vienna.
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compositor
kəmˈpɑːzɪtər
One who sets written material into type — the compositor carefully arranged each letter of type by hand.
The compositor carefully arranged each letter of type by hand.
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comptroller
kənˈtroʊlər
Someone who maintains and audits business accounts — the city comptroller reported significant budget discrepancies.
The comptroller audits the company's quarterly financial statements.
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compulsive
kəmˈpʌlsɪv
Describing behavior or actions that are done repeatedly without being able to — he has a compulsive need to check his phone.
He has a compulsive need to check his phone.
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comrades
ˈkɑːmreɪdz
A friend who is frequently in the company of another — all the comrades supported the new leader.
The comrades marched together toward the border.
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concessionaire
kənˌseʃəˈnɛr
Someone who holds or operates a concession — the concessionaire paid a percentage of profits to the shopping mall.
The airport awarded a concessionaire the contract to run all its restaurants.
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concierge
kɑːnˈsɪrʒ
A person, especially in a hotel or apartment building, whose job is to help — our hotel concierge speaks several languages.
The concierge recommended a great restaurant nearby.
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concubine
ˈkɑːŋkjʊbaɪn
A woman who cohabits with an important man — the concubine bore the king two children.
In ancient Rome, a wealthy man might have several concubines.
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conductor
kənˈdʌktɚ
The person who leads a musical group — please show your ticket to the conductor.
The conductor blew his whistle and the train departed.
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conductors
kənˈdʌktɚz
The person who leads a musical group — many conductors travel with orchestras around the world.
The conductor raised his baton and the orchestra began to play.
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confectioner
kənˈfekʃənər
Someone who makes candies and other sweets — after training as a confectioner, he opened his own bakery.
The confectioner decorated the wedding cake with intricate sugar flowers.
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confederate
kənˈfɛdərət
A supporter of the Confederate States of America — the two tribes became confederate to defend their territory.
The confederate nations signed the treaty to establish peace.
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