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English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2, plus C2+ for rare words beyond the CEFR scale) — A1 is the friendliest place to start — and browse its words grouped by topic: travel, food, the body, emotions, and more. Each word shows its meaning, example sentences, and US/UK pronunciation.
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B1
/soɹt/
A type or kind of thing or person.
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sex
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/sɛks/
Whether a person or animal is male or female, based on their body and reproductive role.
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dude
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/duːd/
A man, especially a young one (informal).
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prince
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/pɹɪns/
The son of a king or queen, or a male member of a royal family.
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spirit
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/ˈspɪɹɪt/
The non-physical part of a person, thought of as the seat of feelings and character; the soul.
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client
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/ˈklaɪ.ənt/
A person or company that pays for the services of a professional such as a lawyer or accountant.
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fellow
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/ˈfɛloʊ/
A man or boy, often used in a friendly or casual way.
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ghost
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/ɡoʊst/
The spirit of a dead person that some believe can appear to the living.
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command
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/kəˈmænd/
An order telling someone to do something.
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property
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/ˈpɹɑpɚti/
A building or piece of land that someone owns.
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gentleman
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/ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/
A polite, well-mannered man.
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funeral
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/ˈfju.nəɹ.əl/
A ceremony held for a person who has died, usually with a burial or cremation.
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murderer
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/ˈmɝdɚɚ/
A person who kills another person on purpose.
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liar
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/ˈlaɪ.ɚ/
A person who tells lies, especially one who lies often.
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council
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/ˈkaʊn.səl/
A group of people chosen to manage or govern something, such as a town.
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Christian
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/ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/
A person who believes in and follows Christianity.
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carter
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/ˈkɑrtɚ/
a person whose work is driving a cart or transporting loads by cart
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governor
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/ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/
The person in charge of running a state or region, especially in the United States.
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/ɹoʊ/
a line of people or things arranged next to one another
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prisoner
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/ˈpɹɪzənɚ/
A person who is kept in a prison.
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trace
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/tɹeɪs/
A sign that something or someone has been present.
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empire
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/ˈɛmˌpaɪ̯ɹ/
A large group of countries or territories ruled by one government or person
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reputation
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/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/
The general opinion that people have about someone or something.
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agreement
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/əˈɡɹiːmənt/
An arrangement between people or groups about what each will do.
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identity
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/aɪˈdɛn(t)ɪti/
Who a person is; the qualities that make someone or something distinct.
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guide
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/ɡaɪd/
A person who shows others around a place or leads them on a journey.
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accent
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/ˈæk.sɛnt/
the way someone pronounces words, showing where they come from
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charity
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/ˈt͡ʃɛɹəti/
An organization that helps people in need.
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champion
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/ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/
A person or team that wins a competition.
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servant
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/ˈsɝvənt/
A person employed to do household or other duties for another, especially in someone's home.
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status
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/ˈsteɪt.əs/
A person's position or rank compared to others in society.
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link
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/lɪŋk/
A connection between people, things, or ideas.
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behalf
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/bɪˈhæf/
Acting as the representative of, or for the benefit of, someone else (usually in 'on behalf of').
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dealer
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/ˈdiːlɝ/
A person or business that buys and sells a particular product.
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organization
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/ˌoɹ.ɡə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
A group of people working together for a shared purpose, such as a company or charity.
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monk
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/mʌŋk/
A man who lives apart from the world in a religious community and has taken religious vows.
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actress
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/ˈæk.tɹɪs/
a woman who performs in plays, films, or television
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individual
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/ɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊəl/
A single person, considered separately from a group.
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humanity
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/hjuˈmænɪti/
All human beings considered together as a group.
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producer
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/pɹəˈdusɚ/
A person or company that makes goods or grows food to be sold.
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aid
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/ˈeɪd/
Help or support, especially given to people in need.
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beard
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/bɪɹd/
The hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks.
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comedy
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/ˈkɑmədi/
Entertainment, such as films or shows, that is meant to make people laugh.
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baker
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/ˈbeɪ.kɚ/
A person who makes and sells bread, cakes, and similar foods.
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cowboy
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/ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/
a person who tends cattle, especially on horseback
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counter
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/ˈkaʊn.tɚ/
A long, flat surface in a shop, kitchen, or bank where people are served.
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conduct¹
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/ˈkɑndʌkt/
The way a person behaves.
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conduct²
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/kənˈdʌkt/
To organize and carry out an activity.
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guardian
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/ˈɡɑɹ.di.ən/
Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.
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candidate
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/ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/
A person who is trying to be elected or chosen for a job or position.
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gossip
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/ˈɡɑsəp/
Talk or rumours about other people's private lives, often unkind or untrue.
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coffin
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/ˈkɔfɪn/
A long box in which a dead person is buried or cremated.
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assistance
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/əˈsɪstəns/
Help given to someone who needs it.
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poet
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/ˈpoʊ.ət/
A person who writes poems.
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breast
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/bɹɛst/
Either of the two soft parts on a woman's chest that can produce milk.
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folk
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/foʊk/
People in general; ordinary people.
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volunteer
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/ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/
A person who offers to do something, often without being paid.
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designer
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/dɪˈzaɪnɚ/
A person whose job is to plan how something will look or work.
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compliment
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/ˈkɑmpləmənt/
Something nice you say to praise or admire someone.
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sailor
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/ˈseɪ.lɚ/
A person who works on a ship or sails boats.
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idol
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/ˈaɪ.dl̩/
A person who is greatly admired or loved, especially a famous entertainer.
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rank
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/ˈɹæŋk/
A person's position or level within a group or organization.
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butcher
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/ˈbʊt͡ʃɚ/
A person who cuts and sells meat.
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wizard
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/ˈwɪz.ɚd/
A person, usually a man, who has magical powers, especially in stories.
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celebrity
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/səˈlɛb.ɹɪ.ɾi/
A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport.
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reference
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/ˈɹɛf.ə.ɹɛns/
A mention of something or someone.
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companion
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/kəmˈpæn.jən/
A person or animal you spend a lot of time with, often a friend or partner.
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presentation
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/pɹisɛnˈteɪʃən/
A talk in which you show or explain something to a group of people.
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majority
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/məˈd͡ʒɑ.ɹɪti/
More than half of a group of people or things.
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survivor
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/sɚˈvaɪvɚ/
A person who stays alive through a dangerous event such as an accident or disaster.
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nickname
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/ˈnɪkneɪm/
An informal name for a person, often a short or funny version of their real name.
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choir
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/kwaɪɚ/
A group of people who sing together, especially in a church or at a concert.
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landlord
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/ˈlæn(d).lɔɹd/
A person who rents out a room, house, or land to other people.
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representative
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/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/
A person chosen to act or speak for others.
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specialist
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/ˈspɛʃəlɪst/
A person who knows a lot about one particular subject or area of work.
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DJ
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/ˈdi(ː)(.)d͡ʒeɪ/
A person who plays recorded music for an audience, on the radio or at an event.
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canal
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/kəˈnɛl/
A long, narrow channel of water made by people for boats or for carrying water to fields.
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resident
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/ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/
A person who lives in a particular place.
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architect
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/ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛkt/
A person whose job is to design buildings and oversee their construction.
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demonstration
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/ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/
A public protest by a group of people, often about a political issue.
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bodyguard
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/ˈbɑːdiɡɑːrd/
a person or group responsible for protecting someone, especially an important public figure
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mechanic
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/mɪˈkænɪk/
A person whose job is to repair and maintain machines, especially vehicles.
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gown
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/ˈɡæʊ̯n/
A woman's long, formal dress, often worn on special occasions.
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buyer
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/ˈbaɪ.ɚ/
A person who buys something.
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politician
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/ˌpɑ.ləˈtɪʃ.ən/
A person who works in politics, especially one who has been elected to government.
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merchant
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/ˈmɝt͡ʃənt/
A person who buys and sells goods, especially in large amounts or as a business.
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handwriting
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/ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/
The way a particular person writes by hand.
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instructor
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/ɪnˈstɹʌktɚ/
A person who teaches a skill or subject, especially a practical one.
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sponsor
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/ˈspɑn.sɚ/
A person or company that pays for an event or activity, often in return for advertising.
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acquaintance
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/ʌˈkweɪn.təns/
Someone you know slightly, but who is not a close friend.
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caller
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/ˈkɔlɚ/
A person who makes a telephone call.
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teen
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/tiːn/
A person between 13 and 19 years old.
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survey²
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/sɚˈveɪ/
To ask many people questions in order to gather information.
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terrorism
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/ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/
The use of violence and fear against people to achieve political aims.
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vegetarian
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/vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/
A person who does not eat meat or fish.
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comedian
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/kəˈmiː.di.ən/
A performer whose job is to make people laugh, usually by telling jokes.
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