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People & Occupations — Lesson 31
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advocate
ˈædvəkeɪt
A person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea — many doctors advocate regular physical exercise.
She advocates for equal access to education.
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advocates
ˈæd.və.keɪts
A person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea — he advocates stricter gun control laws.
She advocates for environmental protection.
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affiliate
əˈfɪlieɪt
A person or organization that is officially connected to or associated with — our company is an affiliate of the international corporation.
Our company is an affiliate of the international corporation.
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affiliates
əˈfɪlieɪts
Affiliates are organizations, companies, or individuals that are officially — our company has affiliates in over 20 countries.
Our company has affiliates in over 20 countries.
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affluent
ˈæfluənt
An affluent person; a person who is financially well off — she grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
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aggressor
əˈɡrɛsər
Someone who attacks — the aggressor was blamed for starting the war.
The aggressor was blamed for starting the war.
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aggressors
əˈɡresərz
Someone who attacks — we will not give in to the aggressors.
The aggressors were identified and arrested by the police.
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agitator
ˈædʒɪteɪtər
One who agitates; a political troublemaker — the political agitator was arrested for spreading propaganda.
The political agitator was arrested for spreading propaganda.
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agitators
ˈædʒɪteɪtərz
One who agitates; a political troublemaker — police are searching for the agitators who started the riot.
The agitators were removed from the protest by security personnel.
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agnostic
æɡˈnɑːstɪk
Someone who is doubtful or noncommittal about something — she remained agnostic about religious claims, suspended between faith and disbelief.
He describes himself as agnostic because he sees no way to prove or disprove God's existence.
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aide
eɪd
An officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer — he hired an aide to help with his research.
The president's personal aide arranged all of his meetings.
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aides
eɪdz
Helpers or assistants who provide support, especially to someone in a position — the medical aides treated the wounded soldiers.
The president's aides prepared the speech for the summit.
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