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People & Occupations — Lesson 36

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appraisers

əˈpreɪzɚz

One who estimates officially the worth or value or quality of things — the appraisers examined the antique furniture carefully.

The appraisers examined the antique furniture carefully.

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apprentices

əˈprɛntɪsɪz

Works for an expert to learn a trade — she hired two apprentices to work in her workshop.

The apprentices learned their craft from master builders.

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arabian

əˈreɪbiən

Relating to Arabia or the Arab world — she collected Arabian art and artifacts.

The Arabian Peninsula is located in Southwest Asia.

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arbiter

ˈɑrbɪtər

Someone with the power to settle matters at will — the court appointed an arbiter to settle the dispute.

The arbiter of the competition made the final decision.

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arbitrator

ˈɑrbɪtreɪtər

Someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue — the arbitrator listened to both sides before making a decision.

The arbitrator listened to both sides before making a decision.

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arbitrators

ˈɑrbɪtreɪtərz

Someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue — each side was allowed to present evidence to the arbitrators.

The arbitrators listened to both parties before making their decision.

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archaeologist

ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒɪst

An anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture — my sister is training to become an archaeologist.

The archaeologist carefully excavated the ancient burial site.

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archaeologists

ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒɪsts

An anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture — the archaeologists carefully excavated the ancient tomb.

Archaeologists discovered a 3,000-year-old city near the river.

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archangel

ˈɑrkˌeɪndʒəl

An angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy — the archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary.

Michael is often described as an archangel in the Bible.

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archbishops

ɑrtʃˈbɪʃəps

A bishop of highest rank — the archbishops gathered for the annual synod.

The archbishops gathered for the annual synod.

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archduke

ˈɑːrtʃduːk

A sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria — the archduke's palace was magnificent and full of history.

The archduke was a prominent figure in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

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archer

ˈɑːrtʃər

A person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow — the medieval archer carried a longbow.

The archer aimed carefully at the target.

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