People & Society
People, roles, communities, identity, and social life.
1633 words
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man
A1
[ˈmɛə̯n]
An adult male human being.
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people
A1
/ˈpi.pəl/
Human beings in general, considered as a group.
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girl
A1
/ˈɡɜɹl/
A female child.
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world
A1
/wɜɹld/
The planet Earth and everything on it.
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woman
A1
/ˈwoʊmən/
An adult female human.
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friend
A1
/fɹɛnd/
A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member.
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boy
A1
/bɔːə/
A male child.
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open
A1
/ˈoʊ.pən/
Not shut; allowing things or people to pass through.
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person
A1
/ˈpɜɹ.sən/
A human being.
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child
A1
[tʃəɪ̯(ə)ɫd]
A young human being who is not yet an adult.
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class
A1
/klæs/
A group of students who are taught together.
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wake
A1
/weːk/
To stop sleeping, or to make someone stop sleeping.
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personal
A1
/ˈpɜɹ.sə.nəl/
Belonging to or concerning one particular person.
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girlfriend
A1
/ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/
A girl or woman that someone is romantically involved with.
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visit
A1
/ˈvɪzɪt/
To go to see a person or place for a while.
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address
A1
/əˈdɹɛs/
the details of where someone lives or where a building is
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type
A1
/taɪp/
A group of people or things that share certain features; a kind or sort.
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form
A1
/fɔɹm/
A type or kind of something.
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famous
A1
/ˈfeɪ.məs/
Known about by very many people.
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event
A1
/ɪˈvɛnt/
Something that happens, especially something important.
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actor
A1
/ˈæk.tɚ/
a person who performs in plays, films, or television
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doll
A1
/dɑl/
A toy made to look like a small person, especially a baby or child.
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singer
A1
/ˈsɪŋɚ/
A person who sings, often as their job.
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neighbor
A1
/ˈneɪ.bɚ/
A person who lives near you.
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guy
A2
/ɡæ/
A man or boy (informal).
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kid
A2
/kɪd/
A child or young person (informal).
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lady
A2
/ˈleɪ.di/
A polite word for a woman.
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trust
A2
/tɹʌst/
To believe that someone is honest and will not harm you.
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stupid
A2
/ˈst(j)yː.pɪd/
Showing a lack of intelligence or good sense.
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boss
A2
/bɔs/
The person who is in charge of you at work.
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human
A2
/ˈhjuː.mən/
Relating to people, rather than to animals, machines, or gods.
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secret
A2
/ˈsiː.kɹɪt/
known to only a few people and kept hidden from others
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officer
A2
/ˈɒf.ə.sə/
A member of the police.
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public
A2
/ˈpʊblɪk/
Open to or shared by all the people, not limited to a private group; often provided by the government.
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killer
A2
/ˈkɪlɚ/
A person who kills another person.
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walking
A2
/ˈwaːk.ɪn/
The activity of travelling on foot, often as exercise.
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French
A2
/fɹɛnt͡ʃ/
of or relating to France, its people, language, or culture
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contact
A2
/ˈkɑntækt/
Communication with someone, often regularly.
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lawyer
A2
/ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/
A person whose job is to advise people about the law and represent them in court.
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director
A2
/dɪˈɹɛk.tɚ/
A person who is in charge of a department, company, or organization.
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closed
A2
/kloʊzd/
Not open, so that you cannot pass through or get in.
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writing
A2
/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/
The activity of putting words on paper or screen.
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crowd
A2
/ˈkɹæʊ̯d/
A large number of people gathered together in one place.
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sweetheart
A2
/ˈswitˌhɑɹt/
A person you love, especially a girlfriend or boyfriend.
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leader
A2
/ˈli.dɚ/
A person who leads, guides, or is in charge of a group or country.
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powerful
A2
/ˈpaʊɚfl̩/
Having great power, strength, or effect.
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target
A2
/ˈtɑɹ.ɡɪt/
A goal or result that you aim to achieve.
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society
A2
/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/
People in general, living together in a community with shared laws and customs.
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sort
B1
/soɹt/
A type or kind of thing or person.
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sex
B1
/sɛks/
Whether a person or animal is male or female, based on their body and reproductive role.
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chief
B1
/t͡ʃiːf/
The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
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general
B1
/ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹəl/
Relating to the main parts of something rather than the details.
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detective
B1
/dɪˈtɛktɪv/
A police officer whose job is to solve crimes by gathering evidence.
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drunk
B1
/dɹʌŋk/
Affected by drinking too much alcohol, so you cannot think or act normally.
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gay
B1
/ɡeɪ/
Sexually attracted to people of the same sex; homosexual.
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prince
B1
/pɹɪns/
The son of a king or queen, or a male member of a royal family.
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spirit
B1
/ˈspɪɹɪt/
The non-physical part of a person, thought of as the seat of feelings and character; the soul.
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fellow
B1
/ˈfɛloʊ/
A man or boy, often used in a friendly or casual way.
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monster
B1
/ˈmɑnstɚ/
A large, frightening, imaginary creature.
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opening
B1
/ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/
A gap or hole that you can pass through or see through.
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funeral
B1
/ˈfju.nəɹ.əl/
A ceremony held for a person who has died, usually with a burial or cremation.
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personally
B1
/ˈpɝ.sə.nə.li/
Used to give your own opinion.
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dating
B1
/ˈdeɪtɪŋ/
The activity of going out with people to find a romantic partner.
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murderer
B1
/ˈmɝdɚɚ/
A person who kills another person on purpose.
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liar
B1
/ˈlaɪ.ɚ/
A person who tells lies, especially one who lies often.
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giant
B1
/ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/
Extremely large.
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poison
B1
/ˈpoɪ.zən/
A substance that can harm or kill a living thing if it is swallowed, breathed in, or absorbed.
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governor
B1
/ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/
The person in charge of running a state or region, especially in the United States.
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prisoner
B1
/ˈpɹɪzənɚ/
A person who is kept in a prison.
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sports
B1
/spɔɹts/
Physical games and activities played according to rules; plural of sport.
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reputation
B1
/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/
The general opinion that people have about someone or something.
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beloved
B1
/bɪˈlʌvd/
Loved very much.
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master
B2
/ˈmas.tə/
To learn or become very skilled at something.
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darling
B2
/ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/
A person you love very much, often used as a loving way to address someone.
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idiot
B2
/ˈɪd͡ʒət/
A stupid or foolish person.
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mate
B2
/meɪt/
A friend.
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narrator
B2
/ˈnæˌɹeɪtɚ/
The person who tells a story, especially the voice telling it in a book or film.
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devil
B2
/ˈdɛvəl/
An evil supernatural being; in many religions, the chief spirit of evil.
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inspector
B2
/ɪnˈspɛk.tɚ/
A person whose job is to officially check that something is correct or meets standards.
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DNA
B2
/ˌdiˌɛnˈeɪ/
The substance in living cells that carries genetic information and passes on characteristics.
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terms
B2
/tɝmz/
The conditions of an agreement or contract.
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freak
B2
/fɹiːk/
To suddenly become very angry, frightened, or upset (often "freak out").
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alien
B2
/ˈeɪ.li.ən/
A creature from another planet or from outer space.
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charming
B2
/ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
Pleasant and attractive in a way that makes people like you.
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senator
B2
/ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/
A member of a senate, the higher house of a parliament or legislature.
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pa
B2
/pɑː/
Father; dad.
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coward
B2
/ˈkaʊɚd/
A person who is too afraid to do what is difficult or dangerous.
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sensitive
B2
/ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/
Easily upset or hurt by what people say or do.
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tunnel
B2
/ˈtʌn(ə)l/
A passage built under the ground or through a hill, often for trains, cars, or people.
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noble
B2
/ˈnoʊbəl/
Having or showing high moral qualities such as honesty, courage, and generosity.
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tribe
B2
/tɹaɪb/
A group of people who share the same culture, language, and ancestry, often led by a chief.
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deputy
B2
/ˈdɛpjəti/
A person whose rank is just below the leader and who can act for them.
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traitor
B2
/ˈtɹeɪtɚ/
A person who betrays their country, often by helping an enemy.
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testing
B2
/ˈtɛs.tɪŋ/
The act of checking how well something works or performs.
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punk
B2
/ˈpʌŋk/
A style of loud, fast, rebellious rock music and its associated subculture from the 1970s.
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walker
B2
/ˈwaːkæ/
A person who walks, especially for pleasure or exercise.
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attorney
C1
/əˈtɜɹni/
A lawyer; someone who advises people on legal matters and represents them in court.
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demon
C1
/ˈdiː.mən/
An evil supernatural being or spirit.
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commissioner
C1
/kəˈmɪʃənɚ/
An official who heads a government department or public body, such as a police force.
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clan
C1
/klæn/
A large group of families descended from a common ancestor.
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casino
C1
/kæˈsinoʊ/
A building or room where people gamble on games of chance.
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mob
C1
/mɑb/
A large, disorderly crowd of people, often angry or violent.
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handling
C1
/ˈhændl̩ɪŋ/
The way someone deals with or manages a situation, task, or people.
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communist
C1
/ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/
A person who believes in communism, a system where property is owned by the community as a whole.
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gathering
C1
/ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
A meeting of people, often for a social or special occasion.
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lesbian
C1
/ˈlɛz.bi.ən/
A woman who is sexually and romantically attracted to other women.
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civilian
C1
/sɪˈvɪl.jən/
A person who is not a member of the armed forces or police.
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tribal
C1
/ˈtraɪbəl/
Relating to or typical of a tribe.
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riot
C1
/ˈɹaɪ.ət/
A violent disturbance by a large, uncontrolled crowd of people.
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cult
C1
/kʌlt/
A religious group with extreme or unusual beliefs whose members are intensely devoted to a leader.
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handful
C1
/ˈhæn(d)fʊl/
A small number of people or things.
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assassination
C1
/əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən/
The murder of an important or famous person, usually for political reasons.
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carrier
C1
/ˈkæɹ.i.ɚ/
A person or thing that carries or transports something.
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senor
C1
/ˌsiːnˈjɔr/
a Spanish or Spanish-speaking man, especially when addressed or referred to with the title equivalent to Mr. or sir
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foreigner
C1
/ˈfɔɹ.ɪ.nɚ/
A person from another country.
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juvenile
C1
/ˈd͡ʒuːvənaɪl/
Relating to young people or children.
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gem
C1
/d͡ʒɛm/
A precious or semiprecious stone that has been cut and polished, especially for jewellery.
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aggression
C1
/əˈɡɹɛʃən/
Angry or violent behaviour or feelings towards another person.
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hypocrite
C1
/ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/
A person who pretends to have beliefs or standards that their own actions do not match.
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advocate
C1
/ˈæd.və.kət/
To publicly support or recommend a particular idea or course of action.
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corpse
C2
/koɹps/
A dead body, especially of a person.
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milord
C2
/mɪˈlɔɹd/
a respectful form of address for an English nobleman or lord
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signor
C2
/siːˈnjɔːr/
a courtesy title used before the name of, or in addressing, an Italian man; equivalent to Mr. or sir
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viper
C2
/ˈvaɪpɚ/
a person who is considered dangerous
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babu
C2
/ˈbɑːbuː/
South Asian, often historical in English: a respectful title or form of address for a man, commonly placed after a personal name
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goblin
C2
/ˈɡɑb.lɪn/
a small, grotesque, supernatural, and folkloric creature that makes trouble for human beings
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concubine
C2
/ˈkɑːŋkjəbaɪn/
historical: a woman recognized as a man's sexual partner but given lower social or legal status than a wife
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hysteria
C2
/hɪˈstɛɹiə/
Wild, uncontrollable emotion, especially fear or panic, that spreads through a group of people.
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hermit
C2
/ˈhɝmɪt/
A person who lives alone and avoids the company of others.
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huddle
C2
/ˈhʌdəl/
To crowd closely together, often for warmth or safety.
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palate
C2
/pəˈleʈ/
The roof of the mouth, which separates the mouth from the nasal passage.
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curator
C2
/kjʊəˈɹeɪtə(ɹ)/
A person who manages and organizes a collection in a museum, gallery, or library.
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sever
C2
/ˈsɛv.ɚ/
to cut off from a whole
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cadaver
C2
/kəˈdævɚ/
the dead body of a human being
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cavalier
C2
/ˌkævəˈlɪɚ/
showing an arrogant or dismissive lack of proper concern
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beneficiary
C2
/ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/
A person who gains an advantage or benefit from something.
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senorita
C2
/ˌsen.jəˈriː.t̬ə/
a Spanish or Spanish-speaking girl or unmarried young woman, especially when addressed or referred to with the title equivalent to Miss
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smother
C2
/ˈsməðər/
deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
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condone
C2
/kənˈdoʊn/
To accept or forgive behaviour that most people think is wrong.
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scavenger
C2
/ˈskævəndʒɝ/
An animal that feeds on dead bodies or rotting matter.
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anonymity
C2
/ˌænəˈnɪmɪti/
The state of being unknown by name; keeping your identity hidden.
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integration
C2
/ˌɪn.təˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/
The process of becoming a full, accepted part of a community, especially for people from a different background.
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Siamese
C2
/ˌsaɪəˈmiːz/
historical: relating to Siam, the former name of Thailand, or to its people, culture, or language
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callous
C2
/ˈkæləs/
Cruel and uncaring about other people's feelings or suffering.
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middle-class
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/ˈmɪdəlˈklæs/
belonging to the socioeconomic group between the working class and the upper class
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mandel
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/ˈmændəl/
a surname or given name, especially in Germanic and Jewish usage
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demander
C2+
a person or group that demands or asks for something
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Koryak
C2+
/ˈkɔːriˌæk/
a member of an Indigenous people of the northern Kamchatka Peninsula and neighboring parts of the Russian Far East
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unpeople
C2+
/ʌnˈpiːpəl/
to remove the inhabitants from a place or cause it to become deserted
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Kalmyk
C2+
/kælˈmɪk/
a member of a traditionally Buddhist Oirat Mongol people living chiefly in Kalmykia near the northwestern Caspian Sea
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ace
C2+
/eɪs/
a person who excels at something, or a playing card marked with a single pip
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ass
C2+
/æs/
a donkey, or a foolish or stupid person
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hereafter
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/hɪɹˈæftɚ/
from now on or after this; the life after death
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bitch
C2+
/bɪtʃ/
a female dog; (vulgar) a spiteful person or to complain
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comfortless
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/ˈkʌmfɚtləs/
without comfort, consolation, or ease
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sober
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/ˈsoʊbɚ/
not drunk; serious, solemn, or restrained
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babe
C2+
/beɪb/
a baby or young child; an inexperienced person; an attractive person
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blitheness
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/ˈblaɪðnəs/
carefree cheerfulness or lighthearted indifference
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flake
C2+
/fleɪk/
a small thin fragment; an unreliable person; to peel off
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beleaguer
C2+
/bɪˈliɡɚ/
to surround with troops; to beset with difficulties or harassment
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chum
C2+
/tʃʌm/
a close friend; (verb) to bait water with fish remains to attract fish
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desist
C2+
/dɪˈsɪst/
to cease or stop doing something
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bowelless
C2+
/ˈbaʊəlləs/
lacking compassion or pity; without bowels of mercy (archaic)
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controller
C2+
/kənˈtroʊlɚ/
a person or device that directs or regulates something
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crackpot
C2+
/ˈkrækpɑt/
an eccentric or foolish person with strange ideas
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elder
C2+
/ˈɛldɚ/
older, or a senior and respected member of a group
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geriatric
C2+
/ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk/
relating to old people and their health care
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jerk
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/dʒɜrk/
a sudden sharp movement, or a contemptible person
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