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People & Occupations — Lesson 82
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confederates
kənˈfɛdərəts
A supporter of the Confederate States of America — his confederates met in secret to plan the next move.
The confederates joined forces against the common enemy.
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confessor
kənˈfesər
A priest who hears confession and gives absolution — she spoke to the confessor about her struggles.
The confessor stood firm in his beliefs despite imprisonment.
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confidant
ˈkɑːnfɪdænt
Someone to whom private matters are confided — he found a confidant in his therapist.
She was my confidant throughout high school.
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confidante
ˌkɑːnfɪˈdænt
A female confidant — I told my confidante all my secrets.
She became my confidante during the difficult times.
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confidants
ˈkɑːnfɪdɑːnts
Someone to whom private matters are confided — she told her confidants about the wedding plans.
She told her confidants about the wedding plans.
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conformist
kənˈfɔːrmɪst
A person who follows accepted rules and standards of behavior, dress, or — he was always a conformist who never questioned the rules.
He was always a conformist who never questioned the rules.
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congressman
ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmən
A member of the United States House of Representatives — the congressman gave a speech about the economy.
The congressman voted against the new healthcare bill.
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congressmen
ˈkɑːŋɡrɛsmən
A member of the United States House of Representatives — the group of congressmen met with the president.
The congressmen voted on the new healthcare bill.
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congresswoman
ˈkɑːŋɡrəswʊmən
A member of the United States House of Representatives — my representative is a congresswoman from California.
The congresswoman spoke about healthcare reform at the press conference.
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conjurer
ˈkʌndʒərər
Someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience — the conjurer pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
The conjurer pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
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conjuror
ˈkʌndʒərər
Someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience — we hired a conjuror for the birthday party.
The conjuror amazed the children with his card tricks.
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connoisseur
ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːr
An expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts — she's a wine connoisseur who has visited vineyards all over France.
She's a wine connoisseur who has visited vineyards all over France.
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