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People & Occupations — Lesson 68

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catchers

ˈkætʃɚz

(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher — good catchers must have quick reflexes.

The catchers wore heavy padding to protect themselves.

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caterer

ˈkeɪtərər

Someone who provides food and service (as for a party) — we hired a caterer for our wedding reception.

We hired a caterer for our wedding reception.

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catholic

ˈkæθlɪk

A member of a Catholic church — she is a Catholic.

She is a Catholic.

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celebrities

səˈleb.ə.tiz

A widely known person — several celebrities attended the charity event.

The party was full of celebrities from Hollywood.

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celibate

ˈsɛləbət

An unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity — she chose to remain celibate.

Many monks live a celibate life.

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cellist

ˈtʃɛlɪst

Someone who plays a violoncello — my friend wants to become a professional cellist.

The cellist performed a beautiful solo at the concert.

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cellists

ˈtʃɛlɪsts

Someone who plays a violoncello — our orchestra has four talented cellists.

The cellists tuned their instruments before the concert.

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censors

ˈsɛnsərz

Someone who censures or condemns — the government censors all incoming mail.

The government censors all incoming mail.

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centaur

ˈsentɔːr

(classical mythology) a mythical being that is half man and half horse — chiron was the wisest and most famous centaur.

The centaur appears in many ancient Greek myths.

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centrist

ˈsentrɪst

A person who takes a position in the political center — he was considered a centrist in the party.

The candidate tried to position herself as a centrist to win over moderate voters.

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centurion

sɛnˈtʊriən

(ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers — the centurion led his men into battle with great courage.

The centurion led his men into battle with great courage.

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chairman

ˈtʃermən

The officer who presides at the meetings of an organization — the chairman called for a vote on the proposal.

The chairman opened the meeting with a brief introduction.

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