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People & Occupations — Lesson 28
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acolyte
ˈækəlaɪt
An acolyte is a person who assists a priest or minister during religious — the young boy served as an acolyte during the Sunday mass.
The young boy served as an acolyte during the Sunday mass.
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acquirer
əˈkwaɪrər
A person who acquires something (usually permanently) — the tech giant was the acquirer in the biggest merger of the year.
The tech giant was the acquirer in the biggest merger of the year.
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acrobat
ˈækrəbæt
An athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination — the acrobat performed amazing flips and somersaults.
The acrobat performed amazing flips and somersaults.
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activist
ˈæktɪvɪst
A militant reformer — she has been a human rights activist for over twenty years.
The environmental activist organized a protest against the new factory.
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activists
ˈæktɪvɪsts
A militant reformer — the activists collected thousands of signatures for their petition.
Environmental activists organized a protest against the new factory.
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actors
ˈæk.tɚz
A theatrical performer — the actors performed on the stage.
The actors performed on the stage.
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actress
ˈæk.trəs
A female actor — she is a famous actress in Hollywood.
She is a famous actress in Hollywood.
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actresses
ˈæktrəsəz
A female actor — several actresses attended the movie premiere.
The actresses rehearsed their lines before the show.
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actuaries
ˈæktʃuˌɛriz
Professionals who calculate and assess financial risks, especially in insurance — actuaries use complex models to predict future claim costs.
The actuaries calculated the insurance premiums based on risk factors.
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actuary
ˈæktʃueri
An actuary is a professional who analyzes financial consequences of risk, using — she works as an actuary for a large insurance company.
The actuary calculated the insurance premium based on risk factors.
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adapter
əˈdæptər
A device that connects different types of equipment or allows equipment to work — the laptop came with a power adapter.
I need an adapter to plug my phone into the car charger.
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adder
ˈædər
A person who adds numbers — the adder is the only venomous snake in Britain.
The adder is the only venomous snake in Britain.
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