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People & Occupations — Lesson 18

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soldier
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soldier

ˈsoʊl.dʒɚ
A person who is part of an army, especially someone who fights in wars for their country — the soldier stood guard at the gate.
The soldier stood guard at the gate.
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son
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son

sʌn
Your male child — this is our son Raja.
This is our son Raja.
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spirit
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spirit

ˈspʰɪɹɪt
The vital principle or animating force within living things — she has a real fighting spirit.
She has a real fighting spirit.
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sponsor
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sponsor

ˈspɑːnsər
Someone who supports or champions something — our company is the main sponsor of the marathon.
Our company is the main sponsor of the marathon.
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spouse
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spouse

spaʊs
A person's partner in marriage — she introduced her spouse at the party.
She introduced her spouse at the party.
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spy
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spy

spaɪ
A person who secretly collects information about another country, organization — she worked as a spy during the war.
The government arrested a spy who was working for a foreign country.
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stiff
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stiff

stɪf
An ordinary man — the cardboard box was stiff and hard to fold.
The cardboard box was stiff and hard to fold.
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straight
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straight

streɪt
Continuing in one direction without bending or curving — a straight line.
a straight line
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student
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student

ˈstuː.dənt
A person who is learning at a college or university — a full-time / part-time student.
a law / philosophy / medical student
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stupid
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stupid

ˈstuːpɪd
A person who is not very bright — don't be so stupid!
That's a stupid idea.
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super
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super

ˈsuːpər
Extremely good, excellent, or wonderful (informal) — that new restaurant is super!
That new restaurant is super!
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suspect
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suspect

səˈspekt
Someone who is under suspicion — do you suspect foul play?
I suspect he's lying to me.
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