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Topic: Beliefs

determination

IPA: /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The quality of being firm in purpose or having a strong intention to achieve something.

Example: Her determination to succeed helped her overcome many obstacles.

determined

IPA: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

KK: /dɪˈtɜrmɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong intention to achieve something and not giving up easily.

Example: She was determined to finish the race, no matter how tired she felt.

determinedness

IPA: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪndnəs/

KK: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪndnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being firm in purpose or resolute in achieving goals.

Example: Her determinedness helped her overcome many obstacles in her career.

detestation

IPA: /ˌdɛtəˈsteɪʃən/

KK: /dɛtəˈsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or hatred towards someone or something.

Example: Her detestation for injustice motivated her to become an activist.

detraction

IPA: /dɪˈtrækʃən/

KK: /dɪˈtrækʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of reducing someone's reputation or value through negative comments or criticism.

Example: His constant detraction of her work made it difficult for her to feel confident.

detractive

IPA: /dɪˈtræktɪv/

KK: /dɪˈtræktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to lower someone's opinion or value of something; often critical or negative in nature.

Example: His detractive comments about the project made everyone feel discouraged.

detractor

IPA: /dɪˈtræktər/

KK: /dɪˈtræktər/

noun

Definition: A person who criticizes or speaks negatively about someone or something, often to diminish their value or reputation.

Example: Despite being a talented artist, she faced many detractors who questioned her abilities.

deva

IPA: /ˈdeɪ.və/

KK: /ˈdeɪvə/

noun

Definition: A divine being or god in the traditions of Vedic mythology, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

Example: In Hinduism, a deva is often worshipped as a powerful god.

deviance

IPA: /ˈdiːviəns/

KK: /ˈdɛviəns/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of behaving in a way that is different from what is considered normal or acceptable in society.

Example: The study of deviance helps sociologists understand why some people break social rules.

deviancy

IPA: /ˈdiːviənsi/

KK: /ˈdɛviənsi/

noun

Definition: The condition of behaving in a way that is different from what is considered normal or acceptable in society.

Example: The study focused on the causes of social deviancy among teenagers.

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