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People & Occupations — Lesson 32
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airman
ˈɛrmən
Someone who operates an aircraft — the young airman trained for six months.
The airman checked the aircraft before takeoff.
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airmen
ˈɛrmen
Someone who operates an aircraft — many airmen were stationed at the overseas base.
The airmen trained rigorously for the upcoming mission.
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alcoholics
ˌælkəˈhɔːlɪks
A person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually — many alcoholics struggle to admit they have a problem.
Many alcoholics struggle to admit they have a problem.
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alderman
ˈɔːldərmən
A member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council) — the alderman voted against the new zoning proposal.
The alderman voted against the new zoning proposal.
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alien
ˈeɪliən
A creature from another planet — the alien in the movie had three eyes and blue skin.
The alien in the movie had three eyes and blue skin.
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aliens
ˈeɪliənz
Foreign people who are not citizens of the country they live in — some people are afraid of aliens.
The aliens from the movie were very friendly.
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almighty
ɑːlˈmaɪti
Terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God — god is often described as the Almighty.
God is often described as the Almighty.
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alternate
ˈɔːltərnət
Someone who takes the place of another person — they work on alternate days, three days each per week.
They work on alternate days, three days each per week.
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alto
ˈæltoʊ
A singer whose voice lies in the alto clef — he plays the alto saxophone in the jazz band.
She has a beautiful alto voice that fills the concert hall.
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altruist
ˈæl.tru.ɪst
Someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being — the altruist donated his entire fortune to charity.
She is a true altruist who volunteers at the shelter every weekend.
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amateurs
ˈæmətʃɚz
Someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime — the tournament is open to amateurs.
The tournament is open to amateurs.
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amazon
ˈæməzɑːn
A large strong and aggressive woman — we visited the Amazon during our trip to Brazil.
We visited the Amazon during our trip to Brazil.
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