Occupations

Lesson 8

barber

Title: barber

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːrbər/

Part of speech: noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none

Formal or informal: neutral

Countable or uncountable: countable

Transitive or intransitive: intransitive

Stress marks: BAR-ber

Synonym: hairdresser, stylist

Opposite: customer, client

 

a person who cuts men’s hair and shaves or trims their beards as a profession

The barber gave him a stylish haircut

a person who cuts men’s hair and shaves or trims their beards as a profession

butcher

Title: butcher

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊtʃər/

Part of speech: noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none

Formal or informal: neutral

Countable or uncountable: countable

Transitive or intransitive: transitive

Stress marks: BUTCH-er

Synonym: meat cutter, slaughterer

Opposite: vegetarian, vegan

a person who slaughters animals for meat or sells meat

The butcher displayed a variety of cuts of meat

a person who slaughters animals for meat or sells meat

builder

Title: builder

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪldər/

Part of speech: noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none

Formal or informal: neutral

Countable or uncountable: countable

Transitive or intransitive: intransitive

Stress marks: BUILD-er

Synonym: constructor, contractor

Opposite: demolisher, destroyer

 

firefigha person who constructs something by putting parts or material together over aperiod of time

The builder is constructing a new house

firefigha person who constructs something by putting parts or material together over aperiod of time

firefighter

Title: firefighter

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtər/

Part of speech: noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none

Formal or informal: neutral

Countable or uncountable: countable

Transitive or intransitive: intransitive

Stress marks: FIRE-fight-er

Synonym: fireman, firewoman

Opposite: arsonist, fire starter

a person whose job is to extinguish fires

The firefighter bravely rescued the family from the burning building

a person whose job is to extinguish fires

mailman

Title: mailman

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪlˌmæn/

Part of speech: noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none

Formal or informal: neutral

Countable or uncountable: countable

Transitive or intransitive: intransitive

Stress marks: MAIL-man

Synonym: postal worker, letter carrier

Opposite: mail recipient, addressee

a person who delivers mail

The mailman dropped off a package at our doorstep

a person who delivers mail

gardener

Title: gardener

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːrdnər/

Part of speech: noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none

Formal or informal: neutral

Countable or uncountable: countable

Transitive or intransitive: intransitive

Stress marks: GARD-nər

Synonym: horticulturist, landscaper

Opposite: plant destroyer, weed puller

 

a person who tends and cultivates a garden as a profession

The gardener planted colorful flowers in the garden

a person who tends and cultivates a garden as a profession

guard

Title: guard

Pronunciation: /ɡɑːrd/

Part of speech: noun/verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none 

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable :countable 

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive 

Stress marks:(noun) GARD; (verb) guard 

Synonym (noun):watchman, sentinel; (verb) protect, defend 

Opposite (noun):intruder, attacker; (verb) neglect, abandon 

(noun): a person who protects a place from crime, attack, or danger

The guard stood watch at the entrance

(noun): a person who protects a place from crime, attack, or danger

watch over in order to protect or control

The dog guarded the house against intruders

watch over in order to protect or control

tailor

Title: tailor

Pronunciation:/ˈteɪlər/

Part of speech:noun/verb 

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none 

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable :countable 

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive 

Stress marks:(noun) TAY-lər; (verb) tailor 

Synonym (noun):seamstress, dressmaker; (verb) adjust, customize 

Opposite (noun):off-the-rack clothing; (verb) mass-produce 

 

(noun):a person whose occupation is making fitted clothes such as suits, pants

The tailor took my measurements for a new suit

(noun):a person whose occupation is making fitted clothes such as suits, pants

sailor

Title: sailor

Pronunciation:/ˈseɪlər/

Part of speech:noun 

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none 

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable :countable 

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive 

Stress marks:SAY-lər 

Synonym :mariner, seaman 

Opposite :landlubber 

 

a person whose job is working on a ship at sea

The sailor navigated the ship through rough waters

a person whose job is working on a ship at sea

photographer

Title: photographer

Pronunciation:/fəˈtɒɡrəfər/

Part of speech:noun 

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none 

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable :countable 

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive 

Stress marks:fuh-TAW-gruh-fər 

Synonym :photographist, cameraperson 

Opposite :nonphotographer 

 

a person who takes photographs, especially as a job

The photographer captured stunning images of the landscape

a person who takes photographs, especially as a job

babysitter

Title: babysitter

Pronunciation:/ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtər/

Part of speech:noun 

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none 

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable :countable 

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive 

Stress marks:BAY-bi-sit-tər 

Synonym :childminder, nanny 

Opposite :parent

a person who looks after a child or children while the parents are out

The babysitter entertained the kids with games and activities

a person who looks after a child or children while the parents are out

bodyguard

Title: bodyguard

 Pronunciation:/ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/

Part of speech:noun 

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none 

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable :countable 

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive 

Stress marks:BOD-i-gard 

Synonym :security guard, protector 

Opposite :threat

a person employed to escort and protect another person, especially a dignitary

The bodyguard ensured the safety of the VIP

a person employed to escort and protect another person, especially a dignitary

astronaut

Title: astronaut

Pronunciation:/ˈastrənɔːt/

Part of speech:noun 

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none 

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable :countable 

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive 

Stress marks:A-struh-nawt 

Synonym :cosmonaut, spaceman 

Opposite :earthling 

 

a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft

The astronaut conducted experiments on the space station

a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft

agent

Title: agent

Pronunciation:/ˈeɪdʒ(ə)nt/

Part of speech:noun/verb   

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none   

Formal or informal:both   

Countable or uncountable (noun):countable; (verb) transitive   

Transitive or intransitive (noun):intransitive; (verb) transitive   

Stress marks:(noun) AY-jent; (verb) agent   

Synonym (noun):representative, broker; (verb) negotiate, mediate   

Opposite (noun):principal, client; (verb) refuse 

(noun):a person who acts on behalf of another

The agent negotiated the contract on behalf of the actor

(noun):a person who acts on behalf of another

(verb):act as an agent for someone else

She agreed to agent the deal between the two companies

(verb):act as an agent for someone else

reporter

Title: reporter

Pronunciation:/rɪˈpɔːtər/

Part of speech:noun   

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none   

Formal or informal:both   

Countable or uncountable :countable   

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive   

Stress marks:rĭ-POR-tər   

Synonym :journalist, correspondent   

Opposite :news maker 

a person who reports news for newspapers, television, radio, etc

The reporter interviewed witnesses at the scene of the accident

a person who reports news for newspapers, television, radio, etc

servant

Title: servant

Pronunciation:/ˈsəːv(ə)nt/

Part of speech:noun   

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none   

Formal or informal:both   

Countable or uncountable :countable   

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive   

Stress marks:SUR-v(ə)nt   

Synonym :domestic worker, house help   

Opposite :employer  

 

a person who performs duties for others, especially as a domestic employee

The servant prepared meals and cleaned the house for the family

a person who performs duties for others, especially as a domestic employee

housewife

Title: housewife

Pronunciation:/ˈhaʊsˌwʌɪf/

Part of speech:noun   

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none   

Formal or informal:both   

Countable or uncountable :countable   

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive   

Stress marks:HOUWS-wahyf   

Synonym :homemaker, stay-at-home mom   

Opposite :working woman  

 

a married woman whose main occupation is caring for her family and managing household affairs

The housewife cooked dinner and helped with homework

a married woman whose main occupation is caring for her family and managing household affairs

freelancer

Title: freelancer

Pronunciation:/ˈfriːlɑːnsər/

Part of speech:noun/adjective     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none    

Formal or informal:both    

Countable or uncountable (noun):countable; (adjective) not applicable    

Transitive or intransitive (noun):intransitive; (adjective) not applicable    

Stress marks:(noun) FREE-lans-uhr    

Synonym (noun):contractor, independent worker    

Opposite:salaried employee   

(adjective):working as a freelancer

(adjective)She pursued a freelance career as a writer. (noun):The freelancer completed various projects for different companies

(adjective):working as a freelancer

judge

Title: judge

Pronunciation:/dʒʌdʒ/

Part of speech:noun/verb      

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none           

Formal or informal:both      

Countable or uncountable (noun):countable; (verb) transitive      

Transitive or intransitive (noun):intransitive; (verb) transitive      

Stress marks:(noun) JUHJ; (verb) judge      

Synonym (noun):magistrate, justice; (verb) assess, evaluate      

Opposite:suspect, accused; acquit     

(noun):a public officer appointed to decide cases in a court of law

(noun):The judge presided over the trial

(noun):a public officer appointed to decide cases in a court of law

(verb):form an opinion about through careful weighing of evidence and testing of premises

She had to judge whether it was worth the risk

(verb):form an opinion about through careful weighing of evidence and testing of premises

President

Title: President

Pronunciation:/ˈprɛzɪd(ə)nt/

Part of speech:noun/verb           

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none        

Formal or informal:both      

Countable or uncountable (noun):countable; (verb) transitive      

Transitive or intransitive (noun):intransitive; (verb) intransitive      

Stress marks:(noun) PREZ-i-d(ə)nt; (verb) pres-i-dent      

Synonym (noun):leader, chief executive; (verb) head, lead      

Opposite:citizen, subject; follow     

(noun):the elected head of a republican state

The president addressed the nation on television

(noun):the elected head of a republican state

(verb):be president of; lead as president

He will preside over the meeting as president

(verb):be president of; lead as president

adviser

Title: adviser

Pronunciation:/ədˈvaɪzə/

Part of speech:noun/verb     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none    

Formal or informal:both    

Countable or uncountable (noun):countable; (verb) transitive    

Transitive or intransitive (noun):intransitive; (verb) transitive    

Stress marks:(noun) ad-VY-zər; (verb) ad-VYZ    

Synonym (noun):counselor, consultant; (verb) recommend, suggest    

Opposite:detractor, discourager; ignore    

 

(noun):a person who gives advice in a particular field

The adviser recommended an investment strategy

(noun):a person who gives advice in a particular field

(verb):offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone

She advised him to seek legal counsel

(verb):offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone

director

Title: director

Pronunciation:/dɪˈrɛktə/

Part of speech:noun/verb      

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none      

Formal or informal:both     

Countable or uncountable (noun):countable; not applicable     

Transitive or intransitive:n/a     

Stress marks:(noun) dih-REK-tər     

Synonym:(noun) manager, supervisor     

Opposite:(noun) subordinate     

 

(noun):a person who is in charge of an activity, department, organization, etc

The director made decisions about the film’s production

(noun):a person who is in charge of an activity, department, organization, etc

(verb):control the operations of; manage

He directed the company’s marketing strategy

(verb):control the operations of; manage

translator

Title: translator

Pronunciation:/trænsˈleɪtə/

Part of speech:noun/verb       

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none       

Formal or informal:both       

Countable or uncountable :countable       

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive       

Stress marks:(Noun) TRANZ-lay-tuh       

Synonym :interpreter       

Opposite :monolingual       

 

a person who translates written texts from one language into another

The translator rendered the novel into English from its original language

a person who translates written texts from one language into another

songwriter

Title: songwriter

Pronunciation:/ˈsɒŋraɪtə/

Part of speech:noun/verb       

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none       

Formal or informal:both       

Countable or uncountable :countable       

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive       

Stress marks:(Noun) SAWNG-rahy-tuh       

Synonym :composer       

Opposite :noncomposer       

 

a person who writes popular songs

The songwriter composed lyrics for his new album

a person who writes popular songs

editor

Title: editor

Pronunciation:/ˈedɪtə/

Part of speech:noun/verb       

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none       

Formal or informal:both       

Countable or uncountable :countable       

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive       

Stress marks:(Noun) ED-i-tuh       

Synonym :proofreader       

Opposite :writer      

a person who is in charge of and determines the final content of a text before it is published

The editor revised the manuscript before sending it to print

a person who is in charge of and determines the final content of a text before it is published

tutor

Title: tutor

Pronunciation:/ˈtjuːtə/

Part of speech:noun/verb       

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none       

Formal or informal:both       

Countable or uncountable :countable       

Transitive or intransitive :intransitive       

Stress marks:TUW-tuh       

Synonym :coach       

Opposite :student      

a private teacher who gives additional instruction outside school hours

The tutor helped her student prepare for exams

a private teacher who gives additional instruction outside school hours

technician

Title: technician

Pronunciation:/tɛkˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

Part of speech:noun/adjecive     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none       

Formal or informal:both       

Countable or uncountable :countable       

Transitive or intransitve :intransitve       

Stress marks:Tek-NISH-(uh)n       

Synonym:maintenance worker       

Opposite:user      

a person employed to look after technical equipment

The technician repaired the malfunctioning computer

a person employed to look after technical equipment

programmer

Title: programmer

Pronunciation:/ˈproʊɡræmər/

Part of speech:noun/adjecive     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none       

Formal or informal:both       

Countable or uncountable :countable       

Transitve ir intransitve :intranstive       

Stress marks:(Noun) PROH-græm-(uh)r       

Synonym:coder       

Opposite:user      

a person who writes computer programs

The programmer developed new software for the company’s website

a person who writes computer programs

flight attendant

Title: flight attendant

Pronunciation:/flaɪt əˈtɛnd(ə)nt/

Part of speech:noun/adjecive     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none       

Formal ir informal:both       

Countble ir uncountble :countble       

Trnsitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve       

Stress mrks:(Noun) FLYT ə-TEND-(uh)nt        

Synonym:hostess        

Opposite:pilot        

 

a member of an aircraft crew who is responsible for passenger comfort and safety during flight

The flight attendant served refreshments to passengers during the flight

a member of an aircraft crew who is responsible for passenger comfort and safety during flight

Veterinarian

Title: Veterinarian

Pronunciation:/ˌvɛt(ə)rɪˈnɛərɪən/

Part of speech:noun/adjecive     

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none       

Formal ir informal:both       

Countble ir uncountble :countble       

Trnsitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve       

Stress mrks:(Noun)VET(ə)r-IN-AIR-IAN         

Synonym:veterinary surgeon        

Opposite:petsitter

 

a person qualified to treat diseased animals

The veterinarian examined the injured dog

a person qualified to treat diseased animals