People & Society

lord B2

/lɔɹd/ A man of high rank in the nobility, or his title. Meaning Off Sound Off

darling B2

/ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ A person you love very much, often used as a loving way to address someone. Meaning Off Sound Off

idiot B2

/ˈɪd͡ʒət/ A stupid or foolish person. Meaning Off Sound Off

madam B2

/ˈmæd.əm/ A polite way of addressing a woman, especially a customer. Meaning Off Sound Off

narrator B2

/ˈnæˌɹeɪtɚ/ The person who tells a story, especially the voice telling it in a book or film. Meaning Off Sound Off

shooting B2

/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ An event in which someone is hit or killed with a gun. Meaning Off Sound Off

commander B2

/kəˈmændɚ/ A person who is in charge of a group of soldiers or a military unit. Meaning Off Sound Off

crew B2

/kɹu/ The people who work together to operate a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. Meaning Off Sound Off

fate B2

/feɪt/ What will happen to someone or something, especially something bad that cannot be avoided. Meaning Off Sound Off

genius B2

/ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/ A person with exceptional intelligence or creative ability. Meaning Off Sound Off

madame B2

/məˈdæm/ A title used before the name of a French-speaking married woman, like Mrs. Meaning Off Sound Off

jury B2

/ˈd͡ʒʊɹi/ A group of people chosen to listen to a court case and decide whether someone is guilty. Meaning Off Sound Off

mercy B2

/ˈmɝsi/ Kindness or forgiveness shown to someone you have the power to punish or harm. Meaning Off Sound Off

row² B2

/ɹaʊ/ mainly British: a loud, angry argument or quarrel Meaning Off Sound Off

destiny B2

/ˈdes.tɪ.ni/ The things that will happen to someone in the future, especially those that cannot be changed. Meaning Off Sound Off

squad B2

/ˈskwɑd/ A small group of people working or trained together for a common purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off

senator B2

/ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ A member of a senate, the higher house of a parliament or legislature. Meaning Off Sound Off

coward B2

/ˈkaʊɚd/ A person who is too afraid to do what is difficult or dangerous. Meaning Off Sound Off

self B2

/ˈsɛlf/ the person you really are, including your character and feelings Meaning Off Sound Off

lifetime B2

/ˈlaɪf.taɪm/ The length of time that someone is alive or that something exists or works. Meaning Off Sound Off

surveillance B2

/sɚˈveɪ.ləns/ The careful watching of a person, group, or place, especially to prevent or detect crime. Meaning Off Sound Off

tribe B2

/tɹaɪb/ A group of people who share the same culture, language, and ancestry, often led by a chief. Meaning Off Sound Off

deputy B2

/ˈdɛpjəti/ A person whose rank is just below the leader and who can act for them. Meaning Off Sound Off

miller B2

/ˈmɪlər/ a person who owns or operates a mill, especially one that grinds grain into flour Meaning Off Sound Off

traitor B2

/ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ A person who betrays their country, often by helping an enemy. Meaning Off Sound Off

booth B2

/buθ/ A small enclosed space just big enough for one person, used for a particular purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off

defendant B2

/dɪˈfɛndənt/ a person or organization accused of a crime in a court case Meaning Off Sound Off

walker B2

/ˈwaːkæ/ A person who walks, especially for pleasure or exercise. Meaning Off Sound Off

widow B2

/ˈwɪd.oʊ/ A woman whose husband has died. Meaning Off Sound Off

commission B2

/kəˈmɪʃən/ An official group of people chosen to do a particular job or investigate something. Meaning Off Sound Off

fraud B2

/fɹɔd/ The crime of deceiving people to gain money or an unfair advantage. Meaning Off Sound Off

whip B2

/ˈwɪp/ A long thin piece of leather or rope with a handle, used for hitting animals or people. Meaning Off Sound Off

superman B2

/ˈsuː.pɚˌmæn/ a man imagined to possess extraordinary or superhuman powers and abilities Meaning Off Sound Off

conspiracy B2

/kənˈspəɹəsi/ A secret plan by a group of people to do something harmful or illegal. Meaning Off Sound Off

parade B2

/pəˈɹeɪd/ A public celebration in which people walk or march through the streets, often with music and decorations. Meaning Off Sound Off

scandal B2

/ˈskændəl/ An event that shocks people and damages the reputation of those involved. Meaning Off Sound Off

personnel B2

/pɝ.səˈnɛl/ The people who work for an organization or in the armed forces. Meaning Off Sound Off

operator B2

/ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɚ/ A person who controls a machine or piece of equipment. Meaning Off Sound Off

Jew B2

/dʒuː/ a member of the Jewish people, an ethnoreligious group with origins in the ancient Israelites Meaning Off Sound Off

scout B2

/skaʊt/ a person sent ahead to observe an area or gather information, especially about an enemy Meaning Off Sound Off

fame B2

/feɪm/ The state of being well known to many people. Meaning Off Sound Off

sucker B2

/ˈsʌkɚ/ a gullible person who is easily deceived or exploited; informal and disapproving Meaning Off Sound Off

therapist B2

/ˈθɛɹəpɪst/ A person trained to treat people, professionally, especially their mental or physical health. Meaning Off Sound Off

tomb B2

/tum/ A grave or stone structure where a dead person is buried. Meaning Off Sound Off

privilege B2

/ˈpɹɪv.ɪ.lɪd͡ʒ/ A special right or advantage that only some people have. Meaning Off Sound Off

pirate B2

/ˈpaɪɹət/ A person who attacks and robs ships at sea. Meaning Off Sound Off

prostitute B2

/ˈpɹɑstəˌtut/ a person who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment Meaning Off Sound Off

auction B2

/ˈɔkʃən/ A public sale where goods are sold to the person who offers the most money. Meaning Off Sound Off

bully B2

/ˈbʊli/ A person who deliberately frightens or hurts weaker people Meaning Off Sound Off

disgrace B2

/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ The loss of other people's respect and the shame that comes with it. Meaning Off Sound Off

spite B2

/spaɪt/ A desire to hurt, annoy, or upset someone out of ill will. Meaning Off Sound Off

rebel¹ B2

/ˈɹɛb.əl/ A person who fights against or refuses to obey those in power. Meaning Off Sound Off

rebel² B2

/ɹɪˈbɛl/ To fight against or refuse to obey an authority. Meaning Off Sound Off

publicity B2

/pʌbˈlɪsɪti/ Attention or interest from the public, especially through newspapers, TV, or social media. Meaning Off Sound Off

exception B2

/əkˈsɛpʃən/ A person, thing, or case that is not included in a general rule or statement. Meaning Off Sound Off

opponent B2

/əˈpəʊ.nənt/ A person you compete or fight against in a game, contest, or argument. Meaning Off Sound Off

convention B2

/kənˈvɛnʃən/ A way of behaving or doing things that most people in a group accept as normal. Meaning Off Sound Off

messenger B2

/ˈmɛs.ən.d͡ʒɚ/ A person who carries a message or delivers something from one place to another. Meaning Off Sound Off

hint B2

/hɪnt/ An indirect suggestion that helps someone guess what you mean. Meaning Off Sound Off

memorial B2

/məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ A structure or object that helps people remember a person or event. Meaning Off Sound Off

panel B2

/ˈpænəl/ A group of people who discuss, judge, or answer questions in public. Meaning Off Sound Off

bartender B2

/ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ A person whose job is making and serving drinks at a bar. Meaning Off Sound Off

rally B2

/ˈrali/ A large public meeting held to support a cause or a person. Meaning Off Sound Off

cue B2

/ˈkjuː/ A signal or event that tells someone to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off

replacement B2

/ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ A person or thing that takes the place of another. Meaning Off Sound Off

gangster B2

/ˈɡæ̝ŋ.stɚ/ A member of an organized group of criminals. Meaning Off Sound Off

investigator B2

/ɪnˈvɛs.tɪˌɡeɪ.tɚ/ A person who examines something carefully to find out the facts. Meaning Off Sound Off

pension B2

/ˈpɛnʃən/ A regular sum of money paid to a person after they retire from work. Meaning Off Sound Off

addict B2

/ˈæd.ɪkt/ a person who cannot stop taking a harmful drug Meaning Off Sound Off

superintendent B2

/ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ A person who is in charge of supervising, directing, or managing something. Meaning Off Sound Off

corruption B2

/kəˈɹʌpʃən/ Dishonest behaviour by people in power, such as taking bribes. Meaning Off Sound Off

housing B2

/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ Buildings where people live, considered as a group. Meaning Off Sound Off

rival B2

/ˈɹaɪvəl/ A person, team, or company competing with another for the same thing. Meaning Off Sound Off

elite B2

/ɪˈlit/ The richest, most powerful, or most talented people in a society or group. Meaning Off Sound Off

assembly B2

/əˈsɛmb.li/ A group of people who gather together for a shared purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off

compassion B2

/kəmˈpæʃən/ A strong feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering, together with a wish to help them. Meaning Off Sound Off

duel B2

/ˈˈd͡ʒuːəl/ A formal fight between two people with weapons, arranged to settle a matter of honor. Meaning Off Sound Off

carnival B2

/ˈkɑɹnɪvəl/ A public festival with music, parades, dancing, and people in costumes. Meaning Off Sound Off

cane B2

/keɪn/ A thin stick that someone leans on to help them walk. Meaning Off Sound Off

rider B2

/ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/ A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or similar. Meaning Off Sound Off

godfather B2

/ˈɡɑːdˌfɑː.ðɚ/ a male godparent who sponsors a child's baptism and traditionally supports the child's religious upbringing Meaning Off Sound Off

foreman B2

/ˈfɔː(ɹ).mən/ A person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or on a building site. Meaning Off Sound Off

psychology B2

/saɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ The scientific study of the mind and human behaviour. Meaning Off Sound Off

keeper B2

/ˈkiːpɚ/ A person who looks after or guards something or someone. Meaning Off Sound Off

collector B2

/kəˈlɛk.tɚ/ A person who gathers and keeps a set of similar things as a hobby. Meaning Off Sound Off

partnership B2

/ˈpɑɹtnɚʃɪp/ A working relationship in which people or groups share responsibility for a goal. Meaning Off Sound Off

lawsuit B2

/ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/ A legal case that one person or group brings against another in a court of law. Meaning Off Sound Off

mustache B2

/ˈmʌˌstæʃ/ Hair that a man grows on his upper lip. Meaning Off Sound Off

millionaire B2

/ˌmɪl.jəˈnɛɹ/ A person who has at least a million dollars, pounds, or other currency. Meaning Off Sound Off

savior B2

/ˈseɪvjɚ/ a person who rescues someone from danger, harm, or serious difficulty Meaning Off Sound Off

tramp B2

/ˈtɹæmp/ A homeless person who travels from place to place and often begs for food or money. Meaning Off Sound Off

mentor B2

/ˈmɛn.toɹ/ An experienced person who gives advice and guidance to someone less experienced. Meaning Off Sound Off

banker B2

/ˈbæŋkɚ/ A person who works at a high level in a bank, especially managing money or investments. Meaning Off Sound Off

specialty B2

/ˈspɛʃ.əl.ti/ A subject or skill that someone knows a lot about or is very good at. Meaning Off Sound Off

massacre B2

/ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ The cruel killing of a large number of people who cannot defend themselves. Meaning Off Sound Off

culprit B2

/ˈkʌl.prɪt/ a person responsible for a crime, wrongdoing, or problem Meaning Off Sound Off