Pronunciation: /əˈtɜrnɪ/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: lawyer
Opposite: client
The attorney represented the client in court
Pronunciation: /ˈbɑrtɛndər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: barman/barmaid
Opposite: customer
The bartender made a delicious cocktail for the customer.
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑrpəntər/
Part of speech: noun
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: woodworker
Opposite: client
The carpenter built a beautiful bookshelf
Pronunciation: /kæˈʃɪər/
Part of speech: noun
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: teller
Opposite: customer
The cashier rang up the customer’s purchases
Pronunciation: /kəˈmiːdiən/
Part of speech: noun
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: comic
Opposite: audience
The comedian performed a hilarious stand-up routine
Pronunciation: /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/
Part of speech: noun
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: financial expert
Opposite: spender
The economist predicted a recession based on market trends
Pronunciation: /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪʃən/
Part of speech: noun
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪʃən
Synonym: electrical technician
Opposite: customer
The electrician fixed the faulty wiring in the house
Pronunciation:/ˈfɪʃərmən/
Part of speech:noun (also adjective)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : fishermen
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Synonym:angler
Opposite:fish
The fisherman caught a large trout
Pronunciation:/ˈflɔrɪst/
Part of speech:noun (also adjective)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : florists
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Synonym:flower seller
Opposite:customer
The florist created a beautiful bouquet for the wedding
Pronunciation:/ɪnˈtɜrprɪtər/
Part of speech:noun (also adjective)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : interpreters
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Synonym:translator
Opposite:Speaker
The interpreter translated the speaker’s words into sign language
Pronunciation:/ɪnˈvɛstɪgeɪtər/
Part of speech:noun (also adjective)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : investigators
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Synonym: detective
Opposite:suspect
The investigator gathered evidence at the crime scene
Pronunciation:/laɪˈbrɛrɪən/
Part of speech:noun (also adjective)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : librarians
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Synonym:curator
Opposite:patron
The librarian helped me find a book on ancient history
Pronunciation:/ˈplʌmər/
Part of speech:noun (also adjective)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : plumbers
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Synonym:pipefitter
Opposite:leak
The plumber fixed the leaky faucet
Pronunciation:/saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/
Part of speech:noun (also adjective)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : psychologists
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Synonym:therapist
Opposite:patient
The psychologist helped the patient overcome their anxiety
Pronunciation:/səˈkjʊrəti ɡɑrd/
Part of speech:noun (also adjective)
Synonym:sentry
Opposite:trespasser
The security guard patrolled the premises to ensure safety
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛrɪf/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: lawman
Opposite: criminal
The sheriff arrested the suspect
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɒpˌkiːpər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: store owner
Opposite: customer
The shopkeeper restocked the shelves with new products
Pronunciation: /spaɪ/
Part of speech: noun (also verb)
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (verb form)
Synonym: undercover agent
Opposite: ally
The spy infiltrated the enemy’s headquarters
Pronunciation: /ˈpɜrmənənt/
Part of speech: adjective (also noun)
Countable or uncountable: Countable (noun form)
Synonym: enduring
Opposite: temporary
She got a permanent job at the company
Pronunciation: /ˈvɒləntəri/
Part of speech: adjective (also noun)
Countable or uncountable: Countable (noun form)
Synonym: optional
Opposite: mandatory
He made a voluntary donation to the charity
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: organization
Opposite: client
The advertising agency created a successful marketing campaign
Pronunciation:/ˌkɔrpəˈreɪʃən/
Part of speech:noun (also adjective)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : corporations
Formal or informal:Formal
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Synonym:company
Opposite:individual
The corporation announced its quarterly earnings
Pronunciation:/siː iː ˈoʊ/
Part of speech:noun (also adjective)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : CEOs
Formal or informal:Formal
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Synonym:chief executive
Opposite:employee
The CEO made an important announcement to the employees
Pronunciation:/ˈtʃɛrmən/
Part of speech:noun (also adjective)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : chairmen
Formal or informal:Formal
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Synonym:chairperson
Opposite:member
The chairman called the meeting to order
Pronunciation:/ˌɑntrəprəˈnər/
Part of speech:noun (also adjective)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : entrepreneurs
Formal or informal:Formal
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Synonym:businessperson
Opposite:employee
The entrepreneur started a successful tech company
Pronunciation:/klɜrk/
Part of speech:noun (also verb)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : clerks
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Synonym:office worker
Opposite:manager
The clerk processed the paperwork
Pronunciation:/ɪnˈʃʊrəns/
Part of speech:noun (also adjective)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : insurances
Countable or uncountable:Uncountable
Synonym:coverage
Opposite:risk
She purchased insurance for her new car
Pronunciation:/tə ˌmænjuˈfækʧər/
Part of speech:verb (also noun)
Stress marks:tə ˌmænjuˈfækʧər
Synonym:produce
Opposite:dismantle
The company manufactures electronic devices
Pronunciation:/ˈpɑrtnərˌʃɪp/
Part of speech:noun (also adjective)
Stress marks:/ˈpɑrtnərˌʃɪp/
Synonym:coperation
Opposite:solitude
The law firm operates as a partnership
Pronunciation: /ˈstɒkˌhoʊldər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈstɒkˌhoʊldər
Synonym: shareholder
Opposite: debtor
The stockholder attended the annual shareholder meeting