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People & Occupations — Lesson 5

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Browse the cards below, then start a play round — five minutes of quick drills that lock each word into memory.

priest
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priest

priːst
A person who is trained to perform religious duties and ceremonies, especially — I asked the priest for advice.
The priest leads the Sunday mass.
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stranger
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stranger

ˈstreɪndʒər
Anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found — the stranger smiled at me on the train.
The stranger smiled at me on the train.
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steady
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steady

ˈstɛdi
A person loved by another person — she has a steady job and income.
Hold the ladder steady while I climb.
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king
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king

kɪŋ
A male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom — the king lives in the palace.
The king lives in the palace.
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cook
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cook

kʊk
Prepare food by heating it, such as by boiling, frying, or baking — I cook dinner every evening.
I cook dinner every evening.
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academic
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academic

ˌækəˈdemɪk
An educator who works at a college or university — the program focuses on academic achievement.
She has an impressive academic record at university.
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actor
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actor

ˈæktər
A person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows — the actor performed on the stage.
He is a famous actor in Hollywood.
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african
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african

ˈæf.rɪ.kən
A native or inhabitant of Africa — african history / music.
African history / music
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ancestor
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ancestor

ˈænsestər
Someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) — my ancestors came from Italy many generations ago.
My ancestors came from Italy many generations ago.
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ancient
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ancient

ˈeɪnʃənt
A very old person — this tradition is ancient in origin.
Ancient civilizations built remarkable structures.
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arab
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arab

ˈærəb
A member of a people inhabiting the Middle East and North Africa, originally — she is an Arab writer and poet.
Many Arabs live in the Middle East.
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architect
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architect

ˈɑːr.kə.tekt
Someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings) — bevan was the architect of the British National Health Service.
Bevan was the architect of the British National Health Service .
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