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master

/ˈmastə/ /ˈmɑːstə/ /ˈmæstɚ/

Meanings
noun
Someone who has control over something or someone.

Examples :

"The master chef had complete control over the kitchen and its staff. "
person job organization government essential

Related Words

Illustration postgraduate

postgraduate noun

/ˌpoʊstˈɡrædʒuət/ /ˌpoʊs(t)tˈɡrædʒueɪt/

A person continuing to study in a field after having successfully completed a degree course.

"My sister is a postgraduate student in medical research. "

Illustration neighborhood

neighborhood noun

/ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/

The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

Illustration needlecraft

needlecraft noun

/ˈniːdəlˌkræft/ /ˈniːdlˌkræft/

The art or process of working with a needle esp. in embroidery or needlepoint.

"My grandmother taught me the basics of needlecraft, and now I enjoy making embroidered pillows. "

Illustration schoolmaster

schoolmaster noun

/ˈskuːlˌmæstər/ /ˈskulˌmæstər/

A male teacher.

"The schoolmaster asked the students to open their textbooks. "

Illustration apprentices

apprentices noun

/əˈprentɪsɪz/ /əˈprentəsɪz/

A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.

"The master carpenter taught his apprentices how to build sturdy furniture. "

Illustration expressions

expressions noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ənz/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"Her expressions of gratitude after receiving the gift made everyone feel happy. "

Illustration proceedings

proceedings noun

/pɹəˈsiːd.ɪŋz/

The act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design or transaction

"The proceedings of the school meeting focused on improving student behavior. "

Illustration grandfather

grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

Illustration authoritative

authoritative adjective

/ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/ /ɔˈθɑɹɪtətɪv/

Arising or originating from a figure of authority

"The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron."

Illustration controlling

controlling verb

/kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/ /kənˈtroʊlɪn/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

Illustration proficiency

proficiency noun

/pɹəˈfɪʃənsi/

Ability, skill, competence.

"a test of proficiency in English"

Illustration performance

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"