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29 English words (level C1) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| adversary | an enemy or opponent | He defeated his old adversary. |
| amateur | a person who does something for pleasure, not as a job | The team is made up of amateurs. |
| anthropologist | a person who studies human societies and cultures | The anthropologist lived with the tribe. |
| apprentice | a young person learning a skilled job from an expert | He works as an apprentice electrician. |
| batter | a mixture of flour, eggs and milk for cooking; also a player who hits the ball in baseball | Fry the fish in batter. |
| buffoon | a person who acts in a silly way | He made himself look like a buffoon. |
| carpenter | a person who makes things from wood | The carpenter built the shelves. |
| carrier | a company that transports people or goods; also a person who carries a disease | The airline is a major carrier. |
| collaborator | a person who works with another; also a person who helps an enemy | He thanked his collaborators. |
| connoisseur | an expert in art, food or wine | He is a wine connoisseur. |
| contractor | a person or company that does work for others under contract | The building contractor finished the job. |
| convict | a person in prison for a crime | The convict escaped from prison. |
| cynic | a person who believes people are selfish and dishonest | He's a cynic about politics. |
| dependent | a person who depends on another for money, like a child | He has three dependents. |
| devotee | a person who loves something very much | She is a devotee of jazz. |
| dramatist | a person who writes plays | Ibsen was a famous dramatist. |
| eccentric | a person who behaves strangely | My aunt is a lovable eccentric. |
| eclectic | a person who chooses ideas or styles from many sources | As a designer, she is an eclectic. |
| elitist | a person who thinks a small group is better than others | He was accused of being an elitist. |
| exhibitionist | a person who always wants attention | He is a bit of an exhibitionist. |
| fanatic | a person who is extremely enthusiastic, sometimes dangerously | He is a fitness fanatic. |
| fiddler | a person who plays the violin, especially folk music | The fiddler played a lively tune. |
| fiend | an evil spirit or very cruel person; also a person very keen on something | He is a fitness fiend. |
| fossil | the remains of an ancient animal or plant in rock | They found dinosaur fossils. |
| gourmet | a person who knows a lot about good food | He is a real gourmet. |
| gypsy | a member of the Roma people (often considered offensive; 'Roma' is preferred) | Many people now prefer 'Roma' to 'gypsy'. |
| hack | a clever trick to solve a problem (informal); also an act of hacking a computer | Here's a useful kitchen hack. |
| heroine | a female hero; also the main woman in a story | The heroine of the novel is brave. |
| hostess | a woman who has guests | She is a wonderful hostess. |