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People & Occupations — Lesson 23

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censor

ˈsensər

Someone who censures or condemns — a censor removed all references to the political opposition.

The government censored the documentary before it was broadcast.

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chemist

ˈkemɪst

A scientist who specializes in chemistry — my mother works as a chemist at the university.

The chemist developed a new vaccine against the disease.

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classmate

ˈklæsmeɪt

An acquaintance that you go to school with — she is my classmate from English class.

My classmate sits next to me in history class.

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colleague

ˈkɑː.liːɡ

An associate that one works with — we're entertaining some colleagues of Carol's tonight.

We're entertaining some colleagues of Carol's tonight .

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comedian

kəˈmiːdiən

A professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts — she wants to become a comedian when she finishes school.

The comedian made the whole audience laugh with his jokes.

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composer

kəmˈpoʊzər

Someone who composes music as a profession — she works as a film composer in Hollywood.

Mozart was a famous composer of classical music.

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comrade

ˈkɑːmræd

A friend who is frequently in the company of another — she fought alongside her comrades in the revolution.

She fought alongside her comrades in the revolution.

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consumer

kənˈsuːmər

A person who uses goods or services — consumers are demanding more environmentally friendly products.

Consumers are demanding more environmentally friendly products.

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contemporary

kənˈtɛmpəreri

A person of nearly the same age as another — she was a contemporary of Queen Elizabeth I.

Contemporary art is very different from classical art.

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convict

ˈkɑːnvɪkt

A person serving a sentence in a jail or prison — after years in prison, the convict was finally released.

The convict was transferred to a maximum security facility.

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counsel

ˈkaʊn.səl

A lawyer who pleads cases in court — I would like your counsel on this matter.

She sought counsel from her mentor before making the decision.

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cowboy

ˈkaʊbɔɪ

A hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback — the cowboy rode across the prairie.

The cowboy rode across the prairie.

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