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People & Occupations — Lesson 85
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contra
ˈkɑːntrə
A member of the guerrilla force that opposed a left-wing government in Nicaragua — this decision runs contra to our established policy.
The vote went contra to what the committee had recommended.
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contractor
kənˈtræktər
Someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things — our main contractor missed the deadline.
The company hired a contractor to renovate the office.
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contractors
kənˈtræktɚz
Someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things — several contractors submitted bids for the project.
The contractors finished the building ahead of schedule.
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contralto
kənˈtræltoʊ
A woman singer having a contralto voice — she has a beautiful contralto voice.
She has a beautiful contralto voice.
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contributor
kənˈtrɪbjətər
Someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money — she is a regular contributor to the magazine.
She is a regular contributor to the magazine.
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contributors
kənˈtɹɪbjətɚz
Someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money — all contributors will be credited in the book.
The charity relies on contributors to fund its programs.
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controller
kənˈtroʊlɚ
Someone who maintains and audits business accounts — this game controller makes it easy to play video games.
The air traffic controller guided the plane safely to the runway.
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controllers
kənˈtroʊlərz
Someone who maintains and audits business accounts — all financial controllers must approve the budget.
The air traffic controllers guided the plane safely to the runway.
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convalescent
kɑnvəˈlesənt
A person who is recovering from illness — he is still convalescent and needs plenty of rest.
The convalescent patient was transferred to a rehabilitation center.
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converts
kənˈvɜːrts
A person who has been converted to another religious or political belief — he converts to Christianity.
The machine converts raw materials into finished products.
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conveyor
kənˈveɪər
A person who conveys (carries or transmits) — luggage at the airport is sorted on a conveyor system.
The factory uses a conveyor belt to move products along the assembly line.
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convicts
kənˈvɪkts
A person serving a sentence in a jail or prison — the jury convicts the defendant of theft.
The jury convicts the defendant of theft.
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