People: English Vocabulary List

the general population or a large group of people within a society considered collectively

"The candidate appealed to the masses."

"The politician's speech appealed to the masses rather than addressing specific policy details."

a procession or parade, typically consisting of a series of vehicles, horses, or people

"A cavalcade of cars followed the president."

"A colorful cavalcade of horses and carriages passed through the historic town square."

a group of people, animals, or vehicles moving ahead in an organized formation

"A funeral procession moved slowly."

"The long funeral procession moved slowly through the town streets."

a military stronghold where soldiers are stationed for defense

"The garrison held the fort against the enemy for many days."

"A garrison is a permanent military base housing troops assigned to defend a specific strategic location"

a military unit with a specific organizational structure and operational role within an army

"The army regiment marched in formation."

"The army regiment marched perfectly during the national parade last week."

a carefully arranged group of people or things brought together for a particular purpose

"The suspect was identified in a lineup."

"The police asked the witness to identify the thief in the lineup."

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

"The meeting lacked a quorum."

"The committee postponed voting because a legal quorum was not present yesterday."

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

"The explorer traveled to remote lands."

"The brave explorer traveled to many unknown places around the world."

an influential individual who inspires or enlightens others

"She is a luminary."

"The renowned scientist, a true luminary in her field, inspired countless students with her groundbreaking research."

a wanderer who has no settled place to live and travels from place to place

"Old vagabond traveled."

"The old vagabond traveled from town to town without a permanent home for many years."

a person who claims to have the ability to perceive events or objects beyond normal sensory capabilities

"She is clairvoyant."

"She claims to be a clairvoyant who can see future events and read minds."

(of a person) physically attractive with large muscles

"He is buff."

"The lifeguard was buff with broad shoulders and a muscular chest and the teenagers on the beach giggled whenever he walked by."

an individual, typically within a family setting, responsible for managing household tasks to create a comfortable and functional living environment

"My grandmother worked as a homemaker."

"She is a dedicated homemaker who takes care of her family and house every day."

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

"She is an acquaintance."

"I recognized the man from the gym, but he was only a casual acquaintance, not a close friend."

a person who behaves in a ridiculous or amusing way, often to entertain others

"He acted like buffoon."

"He acted like a complete buffoon and made everyone laugh during the party."

an individual who illegally and secretly imports or exports goods or people

"The smuggler hid drugs inside the truck."

"The smuggler hid the illegal goods inside a false compartment in his truck to avoid detection."

a person, typically a child, who demonstrates exceptional talent or ability in a particular area, often beyond what is considered normal for their age

"The prodigy played brilliantly."

"The musical prodigy performed complex compositions before international audiences at fourteen."

all the people who will come after the current generation

"We must preserve the environment for posterity."

"We must protect the environment for posterity and future generations."

a male resident of a town or city, typically emphasizing a person's connection to and involvement in local community affairs

"Local townsman spoke."

"The local townsman spoke about the history of the small village with great pride."

a fake name people use for certain activities

"The author wrote under a pseudonym."

"The writer used a pseudonym to hide his real identity from readers."

a nickname or alias that someone or something is known by, often used informally or affectionately

"His moniker is "Speedy" because he runs fast."

"His friends gave him the funny moniker “Speedy” because he always walks very fast."

influenced or controlled by a demon or spirit

"She seems possessed."

"The possessed man spoke in a strange voice and the priest performed an exorcism to drive out the evil spirit."

famous and admired by many people

"The doctor is renowned."

"The renowned chef opened a new restaurant in the city and food critics from all over the world came to review it."

to experience a reddening of the skin, typically in the face, due to emotions like embarrassment, excitement, or strong reactions

"He felt a flush."

"A nervous flush spread across her cheeks as she stepped onto the stage to accept the award."

to stare openly and foolishly

"Do not gawk at strangers."

"The tourists stopped to gawk at the famous celebrity who was shopping in the expensive boutique store."

(of individuals or communities) to be present in a particular area

"Settlers populated the new land."

"The new housing development will populate the previously empty area with thousands of new residents over the next few years."

to attempt to repair something in an experimental or unskilled way

"He tinkers with old radios."

"My grandfather likes to tinker with old clocks and radios in his workshop as a relaxing hobby."

to put on clothing

"Don your coat before leaving."

"Before entering the sterile laboratory the scientist had to don a white coat gloves and a protective face mask."

to talk a lot about unimportant things and in a way that may seem foolish

"The child prattled on about his toys."

"The toddler continued to prattle on about his day at the park without noticing that his mother was not really listening to every word he said."

to try to make someone love one, especially for marriage

"He woos her with flowers and gifts."

"The young man tried to woo his girlfriend by writing her romantic poems and sending her flowers every week."

to romantically pursue someone by expressing interest and affection to establish a relationship

"He courted her for years."

"The young man spent several months trying to court the woman he loved by bringing her flowers and gifts."

a group of individuals, especially within a community or social setting

"Hello, folks!"

"The entire group of folks gathered together for the annual town meeting."

a group of people with a shared characteristic, often studied or observed over a period of time

"His cohort helped."

"His loyal cohort helped him during the difficult political campaign last year."

a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority

"The elite group meets in private."

"The elite military unit underwent the most rigorous training program in the armed forces."

someone who is sent to a foreign country to teach and talk about religion, particularly to persuade others to become a member of the Christian Church

"The missionary traveled abroad."

"The missionary traveled to a remote village to provide medical care and share his religious beliefs."

a person who illegally hunts or catches wildlife, typically for profit or personal gain

"Illegal poacher caught."

"The illegal poacher was caught hunting protected animals in the national park last week."

someone who is deeply interested in and well-informed about a particular topic

"He is a movie buff."

"As a dedicated history buff, she spent hours researching obscure facts for her documentary project."

an individual with whom one has established a professional or personal relationship, typically for the purpose of obtaining information, assistance, etc.

"I lost contact with my old friend."

"Please make contact with the client as soon as possible to discuss the new project details."

a person who is too ill or disabled to care for themselves or participate in normal activities

"The invalid stayed in bed."

"The long-term care facility is designed to support the needs of the invalid."

someone who acts or serves as a substitute or representative on behalf of another person or entity, often in a legal or formal capacity

"He acted as a surrogate father."

"The surrogate mother carried the baby for the couple who could not have children."

someone who is not skilled or experienced enough for a specific activity

"Talented amateur player."

"The amateur photographer took surprisingly beautiful pictures despite having no formal training."

(of a person) not known by name

"The donation was anonymous."

"The generous donation came from an anonymous source who did not want any recognition for the kind act."

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

"That is a juvenile joke."

"The comedian's juvenile jokes about bodily functions amused the children but the adults in the audience found them tasteless and boring."

having a great amount of bravery, charisma, and a sense of adventure

"The hero is swashbuckling."

"The swashbuckling hero fought pirates with a sword and the audience cheered as he saved the princess from danger."

to give someone or something a nickname, often to show affection or to highlight a specific trait

"Dub him 'King'."

"The fans affectionately dub their charismatic leader 'The Maestro'."

to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away

"She inherits a house from her grandmother."

"When his grandfather died he was surprised to inherit a large house and a considerable amount of money."

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

"They conduct the meeting."

"The orchestra conductor will conduct the symphony with precision and passion."

to take responsibility for something and start to do it

"She will undertake a huge project."

"The scientist decided to undertake a dangerous expedition to study the effects of climate change in Antarctica."

to go somewhere with someone

"I will accompany you home."

"The father agreed to accompany his young daughter to the school dance because she was nervous about going alone."