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People & Occupations — Lesson 83
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connoisseurs
ˌkɑnəˈsɝrz
An expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts — art connoisseurs praised the museum's new collection.
The wine connoisseurs gathered for a tasting of rare vintages.
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conqueror
ˈkɑːŋkərər
Someone who is victorious by force of arms — the conqueror built a vast empire.
The conqueror built a vast empire.
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conquerors
ˈkɑːŋkərərz
Someone who is victorious by force of arms — the ancient conquerors built vast empires across Europe and Asia.
The ancient conquerors built vast empires across Europe and Asia.
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conscript
kənˈskrɪpt
Someone who is drafted into military service — the government conscripted thousands of young men during the war.
The government conscripted thousands of young men during the war.
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conservationist
ˌkɑnsərˈveɪʃənɪst
Someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution — the conservationist works at the wildlife reserve every weekend.
The conservationist has spent twenty years protecting endangered species.
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conservative
kənˈsɜːɹvətɪv
A person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas — the conservative party won the election.
The conservative party won the election.
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consort
kənˈsɔrt
The husband or wife of a reigning monarch — prince Albert was the consort of Queen Victoria.
The queen's consort accompanied her on the state visit.
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consorts
kənˈsɔːrts
The husband or wife of a reigning monarch — she consorts with artists and writers.
She consorts with artists and writers.
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conspirator
kənˈspɪrətər
A member of a conspiracy — she discovered that her trusted colleague was a conspirator against her.
The conspirators were arrested before they could carry out their plan.
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conspirators
kənˈspaɪrərz
A member of a conspiracy — the conspirators met in secret to plan the coup.
The conspirators met in secret to plan the coup.
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constable
ˈkɑːnstəbəl
A lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff — a constable arrested the suspect yesterday.
The constable patrolled the streets of the town.
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constables
ˈkɑnstəbəlz
A lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff — two constables stood at the entrance of the building.
The constables patrolled the village streets every evening.
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