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Topic: Jobs

drudgery

IPA: //ˈdrʌdʒəri//

KK: /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

noun

Definition: A type of work that is boring, tiring, and often repetitive, usually involving tasks that are not enjoyable.

Example: After a long day of drudgery at the office, she was too exhausted to do anything else.

druggist

IPA: //ˈdrʌɡɪst//

KK: /ˈdrʌɡɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who sells or prepares medicines and drugs for customers.

Example: The druggist helped me find the right medicine for my cold.

drysalter

IPA: /ˈdraɪˌsɔːltər/

KK: /ˈdraɪˌsɔltər/

noun

Definition: A person or business that sells salted or dried foods, pickling materials, and dry chemicals.

Example: The drysalter provided the restaurant with high-quality pickling supplies.

dunning

IPA: /ˈdʌnɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdʌnɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of repeatedly asking someone to pay a debt they owe.

Example: The company started dunning the client after the payment was overdue for several months.

verb

Definition: To demand payment of a debt, often in a persistent or annoying way.

Example: The company is dunning its clients for overdue invoices.

duplicate

IPA: /ˈdjuːplɪkət/

KK: /ˈduːplɪkɪt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is exactly the same as another or exists in two identical parts.

Example: The team played duplicate bridge, comparing their scores with another team.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become an exact copy of something.

Example: The document will duplicate if you press the button twice.

noun

Definition: A copy of something that is exactly the same as the original, often made to have an extra or backup version.

Example: I made a duplicate of the important document in case I lost the original.

transitive verb

Definition: To create an exact copy of something.

Example: The artist decided to duplicate her famous painting for the exhibition.

dustman

IPA: /ˈdʌst.mən/

KK: /ˈdʌstˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to collect and remove waste or garbage from homes and public places.

Example: The dustman came early in the morning to pick up the trash.

duty

IPA: /ˈdjuːti/

KK: /ˈdjuːti/

adjective

Definition: A responsibility or task that someone is required to do, often as part of their job or role.

Example: It is my duty to help those in need.

noun

Definition: A responsibility or task that someone is required to perform, often due to their job, role, or moral obligation.

Example: It is my duty to help those in need.

dyer

IPA: /ˈdaɪər/

KK: /daɪər/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to color fabrics or materials using dye.

Example: The dyer carefully mixed the colors to achieve the perfect shade for the fabric.

earn

IPA: /ɜrn/

KK: /ɜrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To receive money or a reward in exchange for work or services.

Example: She works hard to earn a living.

transitive verb

Definition: To receive something, usually money or respect, because of your work or actions.

Example: He worked hard to earn his promotion at the company.

earner

IPA: /ˈɜːrnər/

KK: /ˈɜrnər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes money or receives income from work or investments.

Example: She is a high earner in her company, earning a significant salary.

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