ACT English and World Knowledge - Temporary and Relative Roles

Here you will learn some English words related to temporary and relative roles, such as "inmate", "respondent", "expat", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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passer-by

[noun]

someone who happens to be walking past a particular person, place, or event

Ex: He asked a passer-by for directions to the nearest train station .

pedestrian

[noun]

a person who is on foot and not in or on a vehicle

Ex: The pedestrian crossed the street at the designated crosswalk .

bystander

[noun]

a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part in it

Ex: The incident went viral after a bystander captured it on their phone .

peer

[noun]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

Ex: Despite being new to the company , she quickly established herself as a peer to her colleagues through hard work and expertise .

spectator

[noun]

a person who watches sport competitions closely

Ex: The referee had to remind the spectators to remain seated during the game to ensure everyone had a clear view of the action .

commuter

[noun]

a person who regularly travels to city for work

Ex: The train station was crowded with commuters heading to the city .

outsider

[noun]

a person who is not a member of a particular group, society, etc.

Ex: Despite years working there , he was still treated as an outsider by the old guard .

companion

[noun]

a person or animal with which one travels or spends a lot of time

Ex: He enjoys going on long hikes in the mountains with his canine companion, exploring new trails together .

colleague

[noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: I often seek advice from my colleague, who has years of experience in the industry and is always willing to help .

applicant

[noun]

someone who formally applies for something, particularly a job

respondent

[noun]

a person who answers or reacts

Ex: The online discussion allowed each participant to be a respondent, expressing their thoughts on the topic .

recipient

[noun]

someone who receives something or to whom something is awarded

beneficiary

[noun]

a person who receives money or benefits

Ex: As a beneficiary of the scholarship , he could attend college without worries .

apprentice

[noun]

someone who works for a skilled person for a specific period of time to learn their skills, usually earning a low income

Ex: The bakery hired an apprentice to learn bread-making techniques .

ridership

[noun]

the number of people who use a particular form of public transportation over a given period

Ex: High ridership during peak hours often leads to overcrowded trains and buses .

clientele

[noun]

all the customers collectively

inmate

[noun]

a person who resides in a shared living space, such as a household, institution, or facility

Ex: The old mansion was known for its numerous rooms and diverse group of inmates living together .

mentor

[noun]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

Ex: The mentor encouraged her mentee to set ambitious goals and provided the necessary resources and encouragement to help them achieve success .

renegade

[noun]

someone who rejects conventional behavior or allegiance

Ex: The renegade deserted his unit and joined forces with the enemy , earning the disdain of his former comrades .

representative

[noun]

a person who acts on behalf of a group of people, especially in a legislative or official role

Ex: She was appointed as the student representative to communicate student issues to the school board .

guardian

[noun]

a person or thing that is responsible for the care, safety, and maintenance of someone or something

Ex: In mythology , the dragon was the fierce guardian of the hidden treasure .

donor

[noun]

someone or something that gives money, clothes, etc. to a charity for free

Ex: The museum ’s new exhibit was made possible by a substantial donation from a private donor.

newlywed

[noun]

someone who has recently gotten married

Ex: Everyone admired the newlyweds during the reception .

valedictorian

[noun]

an elite student with the highest grade throughout school that gets chosen to give a speech at their graduation ceremony

Ex: As valedictorian, John represented his peers with grace and eloquence, inspiring them to pursue their dreams with determination.

steward

[noun]

a person who manages and oversees the property, finances, or affairs of another person or organization

Ex: During his tenure as steward, he implemented several improvements to increase the property's value.

expat

[noun]

a person who resides outside their native country, often for work or personal reasons

Ex: The expat missed his hometown but appreciated the opportunities he found overseas .

veteran

[noun]

a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war

Ex: She visited the VA hospital regularly to volunteer her time and support veterans in need .

caregiver

[noun]

someone who looks after a child or an old, sick, or disabled person at home

Ex: The support group offers resources and advice for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer 's disease .

enrollee

[noun]

a person who is registered or signed up for a course, program, or institution

Ex: Enrollees in the workshop must complete a pre-assessment before the first session .

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ACT English and World Knowledge - Temporary and Relative Roles