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People & Occupations — Lesson 26
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primitive
ˈprɪmɪtɪv
A person who belongs to an early stage of civilization — the village had only primitive facilities.
Primitive forms of life existed millions of years ago.
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professional
prəˈfɛʃənl
A person engaged in one of the learned professions — the repair was done by a professional.
She is a trained professional in her field.
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psychic
ˈsaɪkɪk
A person apparently sensitive to things beyond the natural range of perception — she claims to have psychic powers.
She claims to have psychic powers.
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religious
rɪˈlɪdʒəs
Relating to or believing in a religion — the building serves a religious purpose as a place of worship.
She is a very religious person who goes to church every Sunday.
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romantic
rəˈmæntɪk
A soulful or amorous idealist — she read a romantic novel on the beach.
They had a romantic dinner by candlelight.
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savage
ˈsævɪdʒ
A member of an uncivilized people — she gave him a savage look.
The lion attacked with savage fury.
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sensitive
ˈsensətɪv
Someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead — she is very sensitive to criticism.
She is very sensitive to criticism.
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superior
suːˈpɪriər
One of greater rank or station or quality — the quality of this leather bag is far superior.
This restaurant offers superior service compared to others nearby.
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unfortunate
ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənət
A person who suffers misfortune — it was unfortunate that she missed the train.
It was unfortunate that she missed the train.
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abbess
ˈæbəs
The superior of a group of nuns — she became abbess of the convent at the age of 35.
The abbess called the nuns together for morning prayers.
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abbot
ˈæbət
The superior of an abbey of monks — the abbot led the monks in morning prayers.
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
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abomination
əˌbɑːmɪˈneɪʃən
A person who is loathsome or disgusting — torture in any form is an abomination.
The dictator's cruelty was an abomination to humanity.
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