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Topic: Beliefs

honoured

IPA: /ˈɒnəd/

KK: /ˈɑːnərd/

adjective

Definition: Respected and recognized for achievements or qualities, often due to receiving an award or special recognition.

Example: She felt honoured to receive the award for her contributions to the community.

verb

Definition: To feel or show great respect for someone or something, often in a formal way.

Example: She was honoured to receive the award for her contributions to the community.

honourer

IPA: /ˈɒnərər/

KK: /ˈɒnərər/

noun

Definition: A person who honors or shows respect to someone or something.

Example: The honourer presented a medal to the hero for his bravery.

hoodoo

IPA: /ˈhʊdu/

KK: /ˈhʊdu/

noun

Definition: A type of folk magic or superstition, often associated with healing and control, particularly in African American traditions. It can also refer to a person who practices this magic or to bad luck itself.

Example: Many people believe that hoodoo can bring good fortune or protect them from harm.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring misfortune or bad luck to someone, often through magical practices or charms.

Example: She believed that the old woman could hoodoo her enemies with a curse.

hoodooism

IPA: /hʊˈduːɪzəm/

KK: /hʊˈduːɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A type of religion that combines elements of African traditions and beliefs, often involving magic and the worship of spirits, primarily practiced in the Caribbean, especially in Haiti.

Example: Hoodooism is often misunderstood, but it is a rich spiritual tradition with deep cultural roots.

hope

IPA: /hoʊp/

KK: /hoʊp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To wish for something to happen or to have a positive expectation about the future.

Example: I hope to see you at the party tomorrow.

noun

Definition: A feeling of wanting something to happen or believing that it will happen, often with a sense of confidence.

Example: She held onto the hope that she would find her lost dog.

transitive verb

Definition: To want something to happen or to believe that it will happen.

Example: I hope to see you at the party this weekend.

hopefully

IPA: /ˈhoʊpfəli/

KK: /ˈhoʊpfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that expresses hope or a desire for something to happen.

Example: Hopefully, we will finish the project on time.

hoper

IPA: /ˈhoʊpər/

KK: /ˈhoʊpər/

noun

Definition: A person who has hope or wishes for something to happen.

Example: As a hoper, she always believed that good things would come her way.

hoping

IPA: /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Filled with or inspiring a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

Example: She had a hoping look in her eyes as she waited for the news.

noun

Definition: The feeling of wanting something to happen or believing that it will happen.

Example: Her hoping for a better future kept her motivated.

verb

Definition: To want something to happen or to be true, often with a feeling of expectation.

Example: I am hoping to see my friends this weekend.

horoscope

IPA: /ˈhɔːrəˌskoʊp/

KK: /ˈhɔrəˌskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A chart that shows the positions of the stars and planets at a specific time, often used to predict a person's future or describe their personality based on astrology.

Example: She reads her horoscope every morning to see what the day might bring.

hortative

IPA: /hɔːˈtɔːrətɪv/

KK: /hɔrˈteɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Encouraging or urging someone to take action or do something.

Example: The teacher's hortative speech inspired the students to work harder.

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