▸ Specimen Drawer

People & Occupations — Lesson 19

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sweet

swiːt

English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912) — what a sweet baby!

This cake is very sweet.

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swift

swɪft

United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903) — she gave a swift response to the question.

The swift bird flew across the sky in seconds.

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tackle

ˈtækəl

The person who plays that position on a football team — he was yellow-carded for a late tackle.

The defender made a perfect tackle on the striker.

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teach

tiːtʃ

Give someone knowledge or skill, or to help someone learn something — I want to teach my children good values.

She teaches English at the university.

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tell

tel

Say something to someone — tell me your name.

Tell me your name.

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thief

θiːf

A person who steals things, especially secretly and without using force — a thief broke into her car last night.

The thief stole the money from the shop.

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tiger

ˈtaɪɡər

A large wild cat with orange fur and black stripes, native to Asia — I saw a tiger at the zoo.

The tiger hunted silently in the jungle.

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tough

tʌf

Tough describes something that is strong and durable, not easily broken or damaged — the steak is too tough to eat.

This leather jacket is really tough and will last for years.

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uncle

ˈʌŋ.kəl

The brother of someone's mother or father , or the husband of someone's aunt or uncle — we invited my Uncle Steve over.

I have lots of uncles and aunts .

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veteran

ˈvetərən

A serviceman who has seen considerable active service — my grandfather is a veteran of World War II.

My grandfather is a veteran of World War II.

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victim

ˈvɪktɪm

An unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance — she was the victim of a crime.

She was the victim of a crime.

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voucher

ˈvaʊtʃər

Someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement — can I use this travel voucher for the train?

I have a voucher for a free meal at the restaurant.

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