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Prefect

/prˈiˌfɛkt/
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(noun) An official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc.

I can't believe they made Charlie a prefect!
Charlie absolutely did not deserve to be made a prefect.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The school ____ was responsible for maintaining order in the corridors during lesson changes.

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