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Topic: Jobs

pawner

IPA: /ˈpɔːnər/

KK: /ˈpɔːnər/

noun

Definition: A person who gives an item to a pawnbroker in exchange for money, with the item held as collateral until the money is repaid.

Example: The pawner left his watch at the shop to get some quick cash.

pay

IPA: /peɪ/

KK: /peɪ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to money that is given or received for work or services.

Example: The pay rate for this job is higher than average.

noun

Definition: Money that is given to someone for work they have done or for services they have provided.

Example: The pay for this job is higher than I expected.

transitive verb

Definition: To give money to someone for goods or services, or to settle a debt or obligation.

Example: I need to pay the rent by the end of the month.

paycheck

IPA: /ˈpeɪˌtʃɛk/

KK: /ˈpeɪˌtʃɛk/

noun

Definition: A document that shows the amount of money an employer pays to an employee for their work, usually issued regularly.

Example: I received my paycheck in the mail today.

payday

IPA: //ˈpeɪ.deɪ//

KK: /ˈpeɪˌdeɪ/

noun

Definition: A specific day when employees receive their wages or salary.

Example: Many people look forward to payday because it means they can pay their bills and enjoy some leisure activities.

paygrade

IPA: //ˈpeɪˌɡreɪd//

KK: /peɪˌɡreɪd/

noun

Definition: A level in a system that determines how much a person is paid, often based on their job responsibilities and experience.

Example: Employees are classified into different paygrades based on their roles and performance.

paymaster

IPA: //ˈpeɪˌmæs.tər//

KK: /ˈpeɪˌmæs.tɚ/

noun

Definition: A person responsible for distributing payments, such as salaries or wages, to employees or workers.

Example: The paymaster ensured that all employees received their salaries on time.

payment

IPA: /ˈpeɪmənt/

KK: /ˈpeɪmənt/

noun

Definition: A sum of money that is given in exchange for goods or services, or the action of giving that money.

Example: She made a payment for her new car yesterday.

payroll

IPA: //ˈpeɪroʊl//

KK: /ˈpeɪˌroʊl/

noun

Definition: A record of employees who are paid by a company, including how much money each person earns.

Example: The company updated its payroll to include new employees.

pedagogue

IPA: /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

KK: /ˈpɛd əˌgɔg/

noun

Definition: A person who teaches, especially in a formal or academic setting.

Example: The pedagogue inspired her students to think critically and creatively.

peddler

IPA: /ˈpɛd.lər/

KK: /ˈpɛd.lɚ/

noun

Definition: A person who travels around selling goods, often from place to place, such as on the street or door to door.

Example: The peddler sold fresh fruits and vegetables to the people in the neighborhood.

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