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People & Occupations — Lesson 52

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boaster

ˈboʊstər

A very boastful and talkative person — don't be a boaster; let your work speak for itself.

He's such a boaster — he never misses a chance to talk about his promotion.

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boatswain

ˈboʊsən

A petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen — the boatswain called the crew to raise the sails.

The boatswain called the crew to raise the sails.

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bobby

ˈbɑːbi

An informal term for a British policeman — a bobby came to take our statement after the accident.

The bobby on the corner recognized me from the neighborhood.

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bodyguard

ˈbɑː.di.ɡɑːrd

Someone who escorts and protects a prominent person — he hired a bodyguard for extra protection.

The celebrity was surrounded by bodyguards.

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bodyguards

ˈbɑː.di.ɡɑːrdz

Someone who escorts and protects a prominent person — three bodyguards stood at the entrance.

The pop star's bodyguards pushed the crowd back.

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boer

bɔr

A Boer is a member of the Dutch-speaking white population of South Africa, or a — the Boer War was fought between Britain and the Boer republics.

The Boers migrated inland during the Great Trek.

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boers

bɔrz

Refers to Dutch-descended farmers in South Africa, particularly those who lived — many Boers migrated inland during the Great Trek.

The Boers established independent republics in South Africa during the 19th century.

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boffin

ˈbɑːfɪn

(British slang) a scientist or technician engaged in military research — the boffins have finally cracked the code.

The boffins have finally cracked the code.

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bogey

ˈboʊɡi

An evil spirit — he scored a bogey on the 18th hole.

He scored a bogey on the 18th hole.

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bogeys

ˈboʊɡiz

An evil spirit — the company still has some financial bogeys to deal with.

The dark forest was full of bogeys in the children's imagination.

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bogie

ˈboʊɡi

An evil spirit — the train derailed when a wheel on the front bogie came loose.

The train derailed when a wheel on the front bogie came loose.

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bombardier

bɑmbərˈdɪər

A noncommissioned officer in the British artillery — the bombardier released the payload over the designated target zone.

The bombardier released the payload over the designated target zone.

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