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People & Occupations — Lesson 25
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kin
kɪn
A person having kinship with another or others — the village treated the newcomers as kin.
Blood is thicker than water, and kin help each other.
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lovely
ˈlʌvli
A very pretty girl who works as a photographer's model — what a lovely day it is!
What a lovely day it is!
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madam
ˈmædəm
A woman of refinement — excuse me, madam, may I help you?
Excuse me, madam, may I help you?
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minister
ˈmɪnɪstɚ
A person authorized to conduct religious worship — she is the Minister of Health.
The minister announced a new education policy.
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nun
nʌn
A woman religious — she became a nun at age 25.
The nun teaches at the local school.
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saint
seɪnt
A person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization — she lived her whole life like a saint.
Saint Francis of Assisi is known for his love of animals.
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scout
skaʊt
A person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event — the scout went ahead to check the path.
The young scout learned to build a fire in the woods.
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darling
ˈdɑːr.lɪŋ
A special loved one — oh darling, I love you.
Oh darling, I love you.
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dependent
dɪˈpendənt
A person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support) — she is financially dependent on her parents.
She is financially dependent on her parents.
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handy
ˈhændi
Useful or convenient — keep your phone handy in case of emergencies.
This kitchen tool is really handy for chopping vegetables.
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juvenile
ˈdʒuːvənaɪl
A young person, not fully developed — the book is targeted at a juvenile audience.
The court treated the case as a juvenile matter.
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literate
ˈlɪtərɪt
A person who can read and write — many adults in the region are still not literate.
Many adults in the region are still not literate.
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