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People & Occupations — Lesson 84

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constructor

kənˈstrʌktɚ

Someone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building) — the constructor initializes all the instance variables.

The constructor initializes all the instance variables.

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consul

ˈkɑːnsəl

A consul is a government official appointed by one country to live and work in — the British consul in Cairo helped the tourists during the crisis.

The British consul in Cairo helped the tourists during the crisis.

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consultant

kənˈsʌltənt

An expert who gives advice — she works as a management consultant for large corporations.

She works as a management consultant for large corporations.

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consultants

kənˈsʌltənts

An expert who gives advice — our financial consultants helped us plan for retirement.

The company hired three consultants to review their marketing strategy.

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consumers

kənˈsuːmərz

A person who uses goods or services — many consumers prefer to shop online.

Consumers are demanding more eco-friendly products.

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consumptive

kənˈsʌmptɪv

A person with pulmonary tuberculosis — the doctor diagnosed the child as consumptive.

The consumptive patient was confined to the sanatorium.

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contemplative

kənˈtɛmplətɪv

A person devoted to the contemplative life — she sat in contemplative silence, gazing at the mountains.

She sat in contemplative silence, gazing at the mountains.

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contender

kənˈtɛndər

The contestant you hope to defeat — he is considered a contender for the award.

She is a strong contender for the championship.

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contenders

kənˈtɛndɚz

The contestant you hope to defeat — the team is among the top contenders for the championship.

There are three main contenders for the presidential election.

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contestant

kənˈtestənt

A person who participates in competitions — the contestant answered all the questions correctly.

The contestant answered all the questions correctly.

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contestants

kənˈtestənts

A person who participates in competitions — all contestants must register by Friday.

The contestants gathered backstage before the show.

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contortionist

kənˈtɔrʃənɪst

An acrobat able to twist into unusual positions — the contortionist bent her body into impossible shapes.

The contortionist bent her body into impossible shapes.

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