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People & Occupations — Lesson 86

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cooks

kʊks

Someone who cooks food — the chef cooks amazing meals.

She cooks dinner every evening.

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coolie

ˈkuli

(ethnic slur) an offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer — the term 'coolie' is now regarded as a racial slur.

In the 19th century, many coolies were employed on sugar plantations.

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cooper

ˈkuːpər

A person who makes wooden barrels, casks, and other round wooden containers — the cooper built the barrel by hand using traditional methods.

The cooper built the barrel by hand using traditional methods.

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coopers

ˈkuːpərz

A cooper is a skilled craftsman who makes and repairs wooden barrels, casks — modern coopers still use techniques that are hundreds of years old.

The cooper uses traditional tools to shape the wooden staves.

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coordinator

koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtər

Someone whose task is to see that work goes harmoniously — she works as a program coordinator at the university.

The project coordinator arranged weekly meetings for the team.

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cop

kɑːp

Uncomplimentary terms for a policeman — the cop caught the thief.

The cop caught the thief.

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copilot

ˈkoʊpaɪlət

A relief pilot on an airplane — the copilot monitored the instruments during the flight.

The copilot monitored the instruments during the flight.

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cops

kɑps

Uncomplimentary terms for a policeman — some cops wear body cameras now.

The cops arrived at the scene quickly.

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copycat

ˈkɑːpikæt

Someone who copies the words or behavior of another — stop being a copycat and develop your own style.

She's such a copycat—she bought the exact same bag as me.

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coquette

koʊˈkɛt

A seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men — don't take her seriously; she's just a coquette.

The coquette entered the room and immediately attracted everyone's gaze.

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coroner

ˈkɔːrənər

A public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes — the coroner ruled the death accidental.

The coroner conducted an inquest into the death.

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coroners

ˈkɔːrənərz

A public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes — coroners often work closely with forensic pathologists.

The coroner concluded that the death was accidental.

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