▸ Specimen Drawer

People & Occupations — Lesson 1

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have

hæv

A person who possesses great material wealth — have you seen Roz?

I've heard that story before.

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mɔːr

Greater in size, amount, or degree — do you want more coffee?

I need more time to finish this.

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user

ˈjuːzər

A person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something — the user must enter a password to access the system.

The user must enter a password to access the system.

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general

ˈdʒɛn(ə)rəl

A general officer of the highest rank — the general idea is to save money.

Do you have any general questions about the course?

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great

ɡreɪt

A person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field — an enormous great hole.

an enormous great hole

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national

ˈnæʃənəl

A person who owes allegiance to that nation — she has a job at a national television company.

The national team won the football match last night.

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women

ˈwɪm.ɪn

An adult female person (as opposed to a man) — what would the world be without women?

What would the world be without women?

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same

seɪm

Exactly like another or each other — hilary's the same age as me.

My twin sister and I have the same nose .

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american

əˈmer.ɪ.kən

A native or inhabitant of the United States — they drive a big American car.

They drive a big American car .

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members

ˈmɛmbərz

People or things that belong to a group, organization, or society — all club members must attend the annual meeting.

All club members must attend the annual meeting.

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guide

ɡaɪd

Someone employed to conduct others — can you be my guide through the museum?

The tour guide showed us around the ancient city.

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white

waɪt

Of a colour like that of snow , milk , or bone — a white T-shirt.

a white T-shirt

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