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People & Occupations — Lesson 15

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neutral

ˈnuːtrəl

One who does not side with any party in a war or dispute — the judge must stay neutral in this case.

Switzerland remained neutral during both World Wars.

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niece

niːs

A daughter of your brother or sister — my niece is three years old.

My niece is three years old.

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noble

ˈnoʊbəl

A titled peer of the realm — the building had a noble appearance.

He came from a noble family with a long history.

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nobody

ˈnoʊbədi

A person of no influence — nobody knows the answer.

Nobody came to the party.

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nurse

nɝːs

(the title given to) a person whose job is to care for people who are ill or — thank you, Nurse.

He worked as a nurse in a psychiatric hospital .

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official

əˈfɪʃəl

A worker who holds or is invested with an office — this is the official website of the university.

This is the official website of the university.

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opponent

əˈpoʊnənt

A contestant that you are matched against — he defeated his opponent in the semifinals.

He defeated his opponent in the semifinals.

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ordinary

ˈɔːr.dɪ.ner.i

A judge of a probate court — he looks like an ordinary person.

It was just an ordinary day at the office.

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owner

ˈoʊ.nɚ

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business — are you the owner of this car?

Are you the owner of this car ?

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parent

ˈperənt

A parent is a father or mother of a child, or a person who cares for and raises a child — my parent is a teacher.

My parent is a teacher.

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patient

ˈpeɪʃənt

Able to wait calmly without becoming annoyed or anxious, even in difficult situations — be patient with your younger brother.

Be patient with your younger brother.

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peasant

ˈpɛzənt

A country person — the peasants worked in the fields from sunrise to sunset.

The peasants worked in the fields from sunrise to sunset.

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