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People & Occupations — Lesson 12

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immune

ɪˈmjuːn

A person who is immune to a particular infection — she seems immune to criticism.

The vaccine helps your body become immune to the virus.

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independent

ˌɪndɪˈpendənt

A neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics) — the country became independent in 1947.

She is an independent woman who runs her own business.

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infant

ˈɪnfənt

A very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk — the mother held her infant in her arms.

The mother held her infant in her arms.

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inferior

ɪnˈfɪriər

One of lesser rank or station or quality — she felt inferior to her colleagues.

The new model is inferior to the previous one.

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inmate

ˈɪnmeɪt

A person who is confined in a prison or other institution as a punishment for a crime — the inmate was transferred to a maximum security prison.

The inmate was transferred to a maximum security prison.

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innocent

ˈɪnəsənt

A person who lacks knowledge of evil — she gave him an innocent smile.

The jury found him innocent of all charges.

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intimate

ˈɪn.tə.mət

Someone to whom private matters are confided — the diary contains his most intimate thoughts.

They are intimate friends who have known each other for years.

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japanese

ˌdʒæp.ənˈiːz

A native or inhabitant of Japan — the Japanese stock market.

the Japanese stock market

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judge

dʒʌdʒ

A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice — the judge gave his verdict.

The judge gave his verdict.

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junior

ˈdʒuːniər

Term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male — he's a junior member of the team.

She's three years junior to her brother.

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killer

ˈkɪlɚ

Someone who causes the death of a person or animal — this headache is a killer.

The police finally caught the serial killer.

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knight

naɪt

A medieval warrior of noble birth who served a lord, typically armed with a — the knight rode into battle on his white horse.

The knight rode into battle on his white horse.

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