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Topic: Jobs

pension

IPA: /ˈpɛnʃən/

KK: /ˈpɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A regular payment made to someone after they retire, usually based on their previous earnings, or a type of small hotel that offers meals and lodging.

Example: After working for thirty years, she finally received her pension, which allowed her to enjoy her retirement.

transitive verb

Definition: A regular payment made to a person after they retire from work, usually based on their previous earnings and years of service.

Example: After working for thirty years, she received a pension that allowed her to enjoy her retirement.

pensionable

IPA: /ˈpɛnʃənəbl/

KK: /ˈpɛnʃənəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is eligible to receive a retirement payment after a certain period of work.

Example: Many employees look for pensionable jobs to secure their financial future after retirement.

pensionary

IPA: /ˈpɛnʃəˌnɛri/

KK: /ˈpɛnʃəˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a pension or a retirement plan.

Example: The pensionary benefits provided by the company are generous for its employees.

noun

Definition: A person who receives a pension, typically after retirement, or someone who is employed for a specific task or job.

Example: After many years of service, he became a pensionary and enjoyed his retirement benefits.

pensioner

IPA: /ˈpɛnʃənər/

KK: /ˈpɛnʃənər/

noun

Definition: A person who receives a regular payment from the government or a private organization after retiring from work.

Example: After many years of service, she became a pensioner and enjoyed her retirement.

pensionless

IPA: /ˈpɛnʃənləs/

KK: /ˈpɛnʃənləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or person that does not receive a pension or retirement benefits.

Example: Many workers today are pensionless and must rely on personal savings for retirement.

peon

IPA: /ˈpiːɒn/

KK: /ˈpiːɒn/

noun

Definition: A person who does low-level or unskilled work, often in a labor-intensive job, and may be bound to serve a landlord or employer.

Example: The company hired several peons to help with the manual labor on the construction site.

peonism

IPA: /ˈpiːənɪzəm/

KK: /ˈpiːənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A system or condition where individuals are bound to work for others, often in low-paying jobs, typically as a form of debt servitude.

Example: The workers were trapped in a cycle of peonism, unable to escape their low wages and heavy debts.

performance

IPA: /pərˈfɔːrməns/

KK: /pərˈfɔrməns/

noun

Definition: An event where someone shows their skills or talents to an audience, like acting, singing, or dancing.

Example: The performance of the play was outstanding and received a standing ovation.

perfumer

IPA: //pərˈfjuːmər//

KK: /pɚˈfjumɚ/

noun

Definition: A person who creates or sells scented liquids used to give a pleasant smell to the body, objects, or spaces.

Example: The perfumer crafted a unique fragrance that became very popular.

perfusionist

IPA: /pərˈfjuːʒənɪst/

KK: /pərˈfjuːʒənɪst/

noun

Definition: A medical professional who operates a machine that takes over the functions of the heart and lungs during surgery, ensuring that blood is oxygenated and circulated properly.

Example: The perfusionist carefully monitored the heart-lung machine during the surgery to ensure the patient received adequate blood flow.

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