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Receptionist

/rɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/
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(noun) An employee (such as a secretary) who works in reception (receiving visitors and/or calls) for a person or business, especially an office.

The receptionist forced me to sign my name on the paper.
The receptionist said to come right in.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ greeted every visitor with a warm smile and directed them to the correct department.

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