C1
lawyer vs liar vs notary
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| lawyernoun/ˈlɔː.jər/ | Meaning a person whose job is to give legal advice and speak for people in court | Goes with — | Example You should talk to a lawyer before you sign the contract. |
| liarnoun/ˈlaɪ.ər/ | Meaning a person who tells lies | Goes with a born liar | Example Nobody trusted him because everyone knew he was a liar. |
| notarynoun/ˈnoʊ.tər.i/ | Meaning a person with legal authority to witness and officially confirm signatures and documents | Goes with notary public | Example You must sign the contract in front of a notary before it is valid. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
You should talk to a before you sign the contract.