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Topic: Jobs

award

IPA: /əˈwɔrd/

KK: /əˈwɔrd/

noun

Definition: A prize or recognition given to someone for their achievements or merits.

Example: She received an award for her outstanding performance in the competition.

transitive verb

Definition: To give something, such as a prize or a benefit, to someone because they deserve it or have earned it.

Example: The committee decided to award the scholarship to the most deserving student.

awardee

IPA: /əˈwɔːrdi/

KK: /əˈwɔrdi/

noun

Definition: A person who receives an award for their achievements or contributions.

Example: She was the awardee of the prestigious scholarship this year.

awarder

IPA: /əˈwɔːrdər/

KK: /əˈwɔrdər/

noun

Definition: A person who gives awards or prizes to others for their achievements or accomplishments.

Example: The awarder presented the trophy to the best player of the season.

axeman

IPA: /ˈæks.mən/

KK: /ˈæksmən/

noun

Definition: A person, usually a man, who uses an axe, often for chopping wood or in a more figurative sense, a musician who plays a guitar or saxophone.

Example: The axeman skillfully chopped the logs for the fire.

babysitter

IPA: /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtə/

KK: /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes care of children when their parents are not around.

Example: We hired a babysitter to look after the kids while we went out for dinner.

babysitting

IPA: /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The job of taking care of children when their parents are not around.

Example: She earns extra money by babysitting on weekends.

verb

Definition: To take care of a child or children while their parents are away, usually for a short period of time.

Example: She is babysitting her neighbor's kids this weekend.

bachelor

IPA: /ˈbætʃələr/

KK: /ˈbætʃələr/

adjective

Definition: This term describes something that is designed for or used by one person, often referring to living arrangements or lifestyles.

Example: He lives in a bachelor apartment that is perfect for his needs.

noun

Definition: A man who is not married or a person who has completed a basic degree from a college or university.

Example: He is a bachelor who enjoys traveling and exploring new places.

backed

IPA: /bækt/

KK: /bækt/

adjective

Definition: Having a support or backing, often referring to furniture or structures that have a rear part for support.

Example: The low-backed chair was perfect for the small dining room.

backer

IPA: /ˈbækər/

KK: /ˈbækər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that supports someone or something, usually by providing money or resources.

Example: The backer of the new film project provided the necessary funding to get it started.

backfill

IPA: /ˈbækˌfɪl/

KK: /ˈbækˌfɪl/

noun

Definition: Material that is used to fill in a hole or an excavated area, often after construction or digging work is completed.

Example: The workers used sand as backfill to level the ground after the pipes were installed.

transitive verb

Definition: To refill an area that has been dug out, usually with soil or other materials.

Example: The construction crew will backfill the trench after laying the pipes.

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