▸ Specimen Drawer
People & Occupations — Lesson 16
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peer
pɪr
A person who is of equal standing with another in a group — peer pressure can influence young people's decisions.
She was teased by her peers at school.
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pilot
ˈpaɪlət
Someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight — the pilot landed the plane safely.
The pilot landed the plane safely.
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pirate
ˈpaɪrət
Someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own — the pirate stole treasure from the ship.
The pirate stole treasure from the ship.
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poet
ˈpoʊɪt
A writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry) — the poet read her latest work at the café.
The poet read her latest work at the café.
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pope
poʊp
The head of the Roman Catholic Church — people waited to see the Pope.
The Pope lives in Vatican City.
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prey
preɪ
An animal that is hunted and killed by another animal for food — the cat carried its prey up the tree.
The lion stalked its prey through the tall grass.
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prince
prɪns
A male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen — the prince married a beautiful princess.
The prince married a beautiful princess.
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prior
ˈpraɪər
The head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot — she had a prior conviction for theft.
I have a prior engagement this evening.
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professor
prəˈfesər
Someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university — the students respect their professor.
She is a professor of physics at Oxford University.
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queer
kwɪr
Offensive term for an openly homosexual man — she identifies as queer.
The queer community has fought hard for equal rights.
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rebel
ˈrɛbəl
A person who resists or fights against authority or control, often in an organized way — she was known as a rebel against the old system.
The rebel leader addressed his supporters from the mountains.
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recruit
rɪˈkruːt
A recently enlisted soldier — the company is recruiting new staff for the summer.
The company is recruiting new staff for the summer.
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