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People & Groups — Lesson 18

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bureaus

ˈbjʊroʊz

An administrative unit of government — there are several tourist bureaus in the city center.

There are several tourist bureaus in the city center.

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businessmen

ˈbɪznəsmɪn

The body of individuals who manage businesses — businessmen often travel for work.

Businessmen often travel for work.

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cabal

kəˈbæl

A clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue — conspiracy theories often involve a shadowy cabal controlling world events.

A cabal of senior ministers was accused of plotting to overthrow the prime minister.

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cabals

kəˈbælz

A clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue — conspiracy theories often involve secret cabals controlling world events.

The president accused the opposition of forming cabals against his government.

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caboodle

kəˈbuːdl

Any collection in its entirety — the whole caboodle of them showed up to the party uninvited.

The whole caboodle of them showed up to the party uninvited.

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cadre

ˈkædər

A small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement — she was part of a cadre of senior officers.

The party was built on a cadre of dedicated activists.

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cadres

ˈkædriz

A small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement — the party organized a meeting for its cadres to discuss strategy.

The party organized a meeting for its cadres to discuss strategy.

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capitalism

ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm

An economic system based on private ownership of capital — capitalism encourages competition and innovation.

Capitalism encourages competition and innovation.

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caravan

ˈkærəvæn

A procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file — a caravan of camels crossed the desert.

We took the caravan on holiday to the coast.

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caravans

ˈkærəvænz

A procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file — the campsite has spaces for several caravans.

Many tourists rent caravans for their summer holidays.

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cartel

kɑrˈtel

A cartel is an agreement between companies or groups to work together to — the oil cartel decided to cut production.

The oil cartel decided to cut production.

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casts

kæsts

The actors in a play — the lighthouse casts a bright beam across the sea.

The lighthouse casts a bright beam across the sea.

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