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People & Occupations — Lesson 33

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ambassadors

æmˈbæsədɚz

Ambassadors are high-ranking officials who represent their country in a foreign — the ambassadors will discuss important trade agreements tomorrow.

The ambassadors from several countries attended the peace conference.

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amen

əˈmɛn

A word used at the end of a prayer or statement, meaning 'so be it' or — let us pray. Amen.

Let us pray. Amen.

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americans

əˈmerɪkənz

A native or inhabitant of the United States — the Americans won the game.

Many Americans speak English as their first language.

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amigo

əˈmiːɡoʊ

A friend or comrade — hey, amigo! How's it going?

Hey, amigo! How's it going?

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amnesiac

æmˈniːziæk

A person suffering from amnesia — the amnesiac could not remember his own name.

The amnesiac could not remember his own name.

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amputee

ˌæmpjəˈtiː

Someone who has had a limb removed by amputation — he became an amputee after the car accident.

The marathon runner is an amputee who uses a prosthetic leg.

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analysts

əˈnælɪsts

Someone who is skilled at analyzing data — the analysts examined the market trends carefully.

Financial analysts predicted a rise in stock prices.

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ancestors

ˈænsestərz

Someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) — we honor our ancestors.

My ancestors came from Ireland.

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anchorman

ˈæŋkərmæn

The main male presenter of a news broadcast or live program, typically the — our anchorman has been with the network for over twenty years.

The anchorman introduced the breaking news story with a brief summary.

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angels

ˈeɪndʒəlz

Spiritual being attendant upon God — the angels are watching over us.

The angels are watching over us.

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anglers

ˈæŋɡlərz

A scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage — local anglers know the best fishing spots.

Many anglers gather at the lake every weekend.

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animator

ˈænəmeɪtɚ

Someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people — she works as an animator at a major film studio.

The animator spent months drawing each frame by hand.

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