▸ Specimen Drawer
People & Occupations — Lesson 35
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antiques
ˈæn.tiːks
An elderly man — the museum has a wonderful collection of antiques.
My grandmother collects antiques from the 18th century.
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apostle
əˈpɑːsəl
An ardent early supporter of a cause or reform — she was known as an apostle of environmental protection in her community.
The twelve apostles traveled throughout the ancient world spreading their message.
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apostles
əˈpɑːsəlz
An ardent early supporter of a cause or reform — peter was one of the most prominent apostles in the New Testament.
The twelve apostles traveled throughout the ancient world to spread Christianity.
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apothecary
əˈpɑθəˌkɛri
A health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs — she visited the old apothecary to purchase herbal medicines.
In medieval Europe, the apothecary was the primary source of remedies for common ailments.
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apotheosis
əˌpɑːθiˈoʊsɪs
Model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal — her performance represented the apotheosis of her career.
The launch of the iPhone was considered the apotheosis of modern smartphone design.
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apparition
ˌæpɚˈrɪʃən
A ghostly appearing figure — she claimed she saw an apparition in the old house.
She claimed she saw an apparition in the old house.
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apparitions
ˌæpəˈrɪʃənz
A ghostly appearing figure — the documentary explored various alleged apparitions around the world.
The old house is said to be haunted by the apparitions of its former owners.
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appellant
əˈpelənt
The party who appeals a decision of a lower court — the appellant filed an appeal against the lower court's decision.
The appellant filed an appeal against the lower court's decision.
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applicants
ˈæplɪkənts
People who formally request something, especially a job or position, by — all applicants must submit their documents by Friday.
The company received over 100 applicants for the marketing position.
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appointee
ˌæpɔɪnˈtiː
An official who is appointed — the new appointee began their duties on Monday.
The new appointee began their duties on Monday.
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appointees
əˈpɔɪntiːz
An official who is appointed — the new appointees started work today.
The new appointees started work today.
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appraiser
əˈpreɪzɚ
One who estimates officially the worth or value or quality of things — the appraiser valued the house at $500,000.
The appraiser valued the house at $500,000.
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