▸ Specimen Drawer
People & Occupations — Lesson 30
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admirers
ədˈmaɪrərz
People who admire or have a strong appreciation and respect for someone, often — the singer had many admirers at the concert.
The singer had many admirers at the concert.
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adolescents
ˌædəˈlɛsnts
A juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity — the program is designed specifically for adolescents aged 13 to 17.
Many adolescents struggle with the pressure to fit in with their peers.
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adult
əˈdʌlt
A fully developed person from maturity onward — an adult elephant can weigh up to 6,000 kilograms.
The movie is for adults only.
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adults
əˈdʌlts
A fully developed person from maturity onward — the movie is only for adults, not for children.
Many adults enjoy reading books in their spare time.
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adventurer
ədˈvɛntʃərər
A person who enjoys taking risks — the adventurer explored the mysterious jungle.
The adventurer explored the mysterious jungle.
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adventurers
ədˈventʃərərz
A person who enjoys taking risks — the adventurers set off on their expedition to the jungle.
The adventurers set off on their expedition to the jungle.
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advertiser
ˈæd.vɚ.taɪ.zɚ
Someone whose business is advertising — as an advertiser, she worked for a major brand.
The advertiser spent millions on a TV commercial.
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advertisers
ˈæd.vɚ.taɪ.zɚz
Someone whose business is advertising — advertisers need to understand what customers want.
The advertisers spent millions on the Super Bowl commercial.
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adviser
ədˈvaɪzər
An expert who gives advice — she works as a financial adviser at a bank.
She works as a financial adviser at a bank.
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advisers
ədˈvaɪzɚz
An expert who gives advice — financial advisers can help you plan for retirement.
The government has appointed several new advisers on economic policy.
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advisor
ədˈvaɪzɚ
An expert who gives advice — his advisor suggested he take the additional course.
She works as a financial advisor for a large company.
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advisors
ədˈvaɪzɚz
An expert who gives advice — the company hired three new financial advisors.
The company hired three new financial advisors.
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