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accountant: n. someone who
maintains f i n a n c i a l records and does
financial audits. An ac co u n ta n t
wo r ks wi t h n u mb er s.
administrator: n. one who is in
charge of managing something. (syn.
manager, director)
career: n. profession; occupation.
computer programmer: n.
someone who writes computer
software. A computer programmer
designs software.
degree: n. academic title
r e c e i v e d after completing a
program of studies at a university or
college. Paul studied a science degree
dentist: n. a doctor who takes care of
teeth. The dentist cleaned my teeth
doctor: n. person who is licensed to
practice medicine. I g o to t he d o c to r
wh e n I a m s i c k .
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engineer: n. person who designs and V-Z
plans m a c h i n e r y and roads etc. veterinarian ( vet): n. expert i n the
A mechanical engineer designed the medical treatment of animals; animal
latest Toyota car. doctor. I took my dog to the vet when
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faculty: n. department; teaching and
administrative force o f a un iversit y .
(syn. division)
job: n. work, employment, occupation; a
task within your profession. (syn. work,
position, duty)
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lawyer: n. someone w h o represents
people i n a court o f law or advises
them on legal matters. (syn. attorney)
waiter/waitress: n. someone who
lecture: n. dialog or speech given before
serves tables at a restaurant or bar. The
an audience, normally educational.
(syn. speech, discourse, lesson)
Waiter brought me extra water
major: n. main subject of study chosen
by a college or university student. He
majored in neurology
police officer: n. person devoted
to maintaining law and order. (syn. Colloquial Expressions
constable, officer, cop)
profession: n. skilled occupation. (syn. Cut out for: to have natural ability
career, occupation) for something.
psychologist: n. someone who treats Deal with: to take care of, manage.
mental illnesses, or studies mental
processes. She sees a psychologist for her Drop out: to quit school, leave.
depression.
Fall behind: not to move as quickly,
Q-U not be as advanced as the others.
secretary: n. someone who performs Pass with flying colors: do very
administrative work in an office. (syn. well on an exam).
assistant, office clerk)
specialization: n. a course of study or Suit (someone/something): be
major at an academic institution; the suitable for, fit, match, please.
field that a specialist practices in. She
took a specialization in forensics. Take advantage of: utilize,
exploit, use to one’s
benefit.
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