IPA: /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/
KK: /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/
Definition: A person who is loyal to a particular government, political party, or leader, especially during times of conflict or change.
Example: The loyalist stood by the government even when many others were against it.
IPA: /ˈlɔɪəlti/
KK: /ˈlɔɪəlti/
Definition: A strong feeling of support or allegiance to someone or something, often shown through actions or commitments.
Example: Her loyalty to her friends is unwavering, and she always stands by them.
IPA: /ˈluːdɪkrəs/
KK: /ˈluːdɪkrəs/
Definition: Something that is so absurd or ridiculous that it causes laughter or disbelief.
Example: The idea that we could finish the project in one day was ludicrous.
IPA: /ˈluːdɪkrəsli/
KK: /ˈluːdɪkrəsli/
Definition: In a way that is absurd or ridiculous, often causing laughter or disbelief.
Example: The idea that we could finish the project in one day was ludicrously optimistic.
IPA: /ˈlʌstrəm/
KK: /ˈlʌstrəm/
Definition: A period of five years, often used in historical or formal contexts.
Example: The project is expected to be completed in a lustrum.
IPA: /lɪntʃ/
KK: /lɪntʃ/
Definition: To kill someone, especially by hanging, without a legal trial, often done by a mob.
Example: The mob decided to lynch the accused man without any evidence.
IPA: /ˈlɪrɪkəl/
KK: /ˈlɪrɪkəl/
Definition: Relating to music that is melodious and has a pleasing sound, often associated with singing or poetic expression.
Example: The song had a lyrical quality that made it very enjoyable to listen to.
Definition: The words that make up a song, often expressing emotions or ideas.
Example: She wrote the lyrics to her new song about love and friendship.
IPA: /ˈlɪrɪsɪst/
KK: /ˈlɪrɪsɪst/
Definition: A person who writes the words for songs.
Example: The lyricist wrote beautiful words that matched the melody perfectly.
IPA: //ˈmæʃ.ɪ.neɪt//
KK: /ˈmæʃɪˌneɪt/
Definition: To engage in secret or cunning plans, often to achieve a specific goal.
Example: They machinate to gain control over the company.
Definition: To plan or scheme in a clever or secret way, often for a specific purpose or to achieve a particular goal.
Example: They machinated a plan to take over the company.
IPA: /ˈmækrɒn/
KK: /ˈmæk.rɒn/
Definition: A symbol placed above a vowel to show that the vowel is pronounced for a longer duration or has a specific phonetic value.
Example: In the word 'fāther', the macron over the 'a' indicates that it is a long vowel sound.
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