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
The barber gave him a stylish haircut
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
The butcher displayed a variety of cuts of meat
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
The builder is constructing a new house
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
The firefighter bravely rescued the family from the burning building
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
The mailman dropped off a package at our doorstep
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
The gardener planted colorful flowers in the garden
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
The guard stood watch at the entrance
The dog guarded the house against intruders
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
The tailor took my measurements for a new suit
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
The sailor navigated the ship through rough waters
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
The photographer captured stunning images of the landscape
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
The babysitter entertained the kids with games and activities
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
The bodyguard ensured the safety of the VIP
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
The astronaut conducted experiments on the space station
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
The agent negotiated the contract on behalf of the actor
She agreed to agent the deal between the two companies
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
The reporter interviewed witnesses at the scene of the accident
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
The servant prepared meals and cleaned the house for the family
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
The housewife cooked dinner and helped with homework
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)She pursued a freelance career as a writer. (noun):The freelancer completed various projects for different companies
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):The judge presided over the trial
She had to judge whether it was worth the risk
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
The president addressed the nation on television
He will preside over the meeting as president
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
The adviser recommended an investment strategy
She advised him to seek legal counsel
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
The director made decisions about the film’s production
He directed the company’s marketing strategy
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
The translator rendered the novel into English from its original language
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
The songwriter composed lyrics for his new album
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
The editor revised the manuscript before sending it to print
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
The tutor helped her student prepare for exams
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
The technician repaired the malfunctioning computer
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
The programmer developed new software for the company’s website
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
The flight attendant served refreshments to passengers during the flight
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
The veterinarian examined the injured dog