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Topic: Beliefs

admonition

IPA: /ˌæd.məˈnɪʃ.ən/

KK: /ædˈmɒnɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A gentle warning or advice given to someone about their behavior or actions, often to help them avoid mistakes.

Example: The teacher gave an admonition to the students about the importance of studying for the exam.

admonitory

IPA: /ˌædˈmɒnɪtəri/

KK: /ædˈmɒnɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or serving as a warning or reprimand.

Example: The teacher gave an admonitory glance to the students who were talking during the lecture.

adoptionism

IPA: /əˈdɒpʃənɪzəm/

KK: /əˈdɑpʃənˌɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief that Jesus became the Son of God at a certain point in his life, rather than being divine from birth.

Example: Adoptionism is a theological belief that has been debated throughout Christian history.

adoptionist

IPA: //əˈdɒpʃənɪst//

KK: /əˈdɑpʃənɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a belief or doctrine that emphasizes the adoption of Jesus as the Son of God, rather than his divine nature.

Example: The adoptionist view emphasizes the significance of the adoptive relationship in understanding identity.

noun

Definition: A person who supports the belief that Jesus was not divine by nature but became divine through adoption by God.

Example: The adoptionist argued that Jesus was adopted as the Son of God rather than being divine by nature.

adoration

IPA: /ˌæd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌæd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of love and respect for someone or something, often shown through worship or deep admiration.

Example: Her adoration for her favorite author was evident in her extensive collection of their books.

adroiter

IPA: /əˈdrɔɪtə/

KK: /əˈdrɔɪtər/

adjective

Definition: More skillful or clever in handling situations or tasks than others.

Example: She is an adroiter negotiator than her colleagues, often finding solutions that others miss.

adulate

IPA: /ˈædʒ.ʊ.leɪt/

KK: /ˈædʒʊˌleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To praise someone too much or in a way that seems insincere.

Example: The critics began to adulate the young artist after her first exhibition.

adulatory

IPA: /ˌædʒʊˈleɪtəri/

KK: /ædʒʊˈleɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing behavior that is excessively flattering or praising someone, often to gain favor or approval.

Example: The adulatory remarks from the audience made the speaker feel uncomfortable.

adulterer

IPA: /əˈdʌltərə/

KK: /əˈdʌltərər/

noun

Definition: A person who has a romantic relationship with someone who is married to another person.

Example: The adulterer faced severe consequences for his actions.

adulteress

IPA: /əˈdʌltərɛs/

KK: /əˈdʌltərəs/

noun

Definition: A woman who is unfaithful to her spouse by having a romantic or sexual relationship with someone else.

Example: The novel's protagonist was an adulteress, struggling with the consequences of her actions.

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