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36 English words (level B2) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| playwright | a person who writes plays | Shakespeare was a playwright. |
| plumber | a person who repairs water pipes | Call a plumber. |
| predictor | something that shows what may happen | Grades are a good predictor of success. |
| prefect | an older student with special duties in a school; also an official | She was made a school prefect. |
| presenter | a person who hosts a TV or radio show | He is a TV presenter. |
| prick | a small sharp pain; also a small hole made by something sharp | I felt a prick on my finger. |
| prime minister | the leader of the government in some countries | The prime minister gave a speech. |
| professional | a person with a trained job; also someone paid for a sport | She is a medical professional. |
| programmer | a person who writes computer programs | He works as a programmer. |
| proponent | a person who supports an idea | She is a proponent of free education. |
| racist | a person who treats people unfairly because of their race | He was called a racist. |
| ranger | a person who looks after a park or forest | The park ranger showed us the trail. |
| rebel | a person who fights against people in power | The rebels took the city. |
| refugee | a person who has left their country because of war or danger | Thousands of refugees crossed the border. |
| resident | a person who lives in a place | Local residents complained about the noise. |
| retailer | a shop or business that sells goods to the public | It's a large clothing retailer. |
| rider | a person who rides a horse, bike or motorbike | The rider fell off his horse. |
| rival | a person or team you compete against | The two teams are old rivals. |
| roommate | a person who shares a room or flat with you | My roommate is from Japan. |
| sage | a wise person; also a herb used in cooking | Add some fresh sage to the sauce. |
| salesperson | a person whose job is to sell things | The salesperson was very helpful. |
| saleswoman | a woman whose job is to sell things | The saleswoman showed us the car. |
| schoolgirl | a girl who goes to school | A group of schoolgirls got on the bus. |
| scrooge | a person who hates spending money (from a Dickens character) | Don't be such a scrooge! |
| seller | a person who sells something | The seller wanted 500 euros. |
| senator | a member of a senate | The senator voted against the bill. |
| servant | a person paid to work in someone's house | The family had three servants. |
| shopkeeper | a person who owns a small shop | The shopkeeper was friendly. |
| shoplifter | a person who steals from shops | Shoplifters will be prosecuted. |
| shrink | a psychiatrist (informal) | She sees a shrink every week. |
| sister-in-law | the sister of your husband or wife; also your brother's wife | My sister-in-law is visiting. |
| skateboarder | a person who rides a skateboard | The skateboarders did tricks in the park. |
| son-in-law | the husband of your daughter | My son-in-law is a teacher. |
| speeder | a driver who goes too fast | Police caught several speeders. |
| spokesman | a man who speaks officially for a group | A police spokesman made a statement. |
| spokeswoman | a woman who speaks officially for a group | The company spokeswoman answered questions. |