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Topic: Beliefs

apostolate

IPA: /əˈpɒstəleɪt/

KK: /əˈpɑːstəˌleɪt/

noun

Definition: A group of people who work together to spread a religion or belief, or the responsibilities and mission of an apostle.

Example: The apostolate focuses on educating others about their faith and values.

apostolic

IPA: /ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk/

KK: /əˈpɑːstəˌlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the teachings or authority of the 12 Apostles, often associated with the leadership in certain Christian traditions.

Example: The church emphasized its apostolic roots in its teachings and practices.

apostolicity

IPA: /ˌæpəˈstɒlɪsɪti/

KK: /ˌæpəˈstɑlɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being related to the apostles, especially in maintaining the original teachings and traditions of the Christian church as established by Jesus and his twelve apostles.

Example: The apostolicity of the church is essential for preserving its teachings over the centuries.

apotropaic

IPA: /ˌæpəˈtroʊpeɪɪk/

KK: /əˌpɒtrəˈpeɪɪk/

adjective

Definition: Intended to protect against evil or bad luck.

Example: The ancient Greeks often used apotropaic symbols to keep misfortune away.

apparent

IPA: /əˈpærənt/

KK: /əˈpɛrənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is easy to see or understand; it seems to be true or real, but it may not be.

Example: The apparent difference between the two products is not as significant as it seems.

apparentness

IPA: /əˈpɛrəntnəs/

KK: /əˈpɛrəntnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being clear or easy to see; the quality of being obvious or evident.

Example: The apparentness of her happiness made everyone around her smile.

apparitional

IPA: /əˈpærɪʃənl/

KK: /əˈpærɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a ghost or spirit; having a ghostly or spectral quality.

Example: The apparitional figure appeared suddenly in the dim light of the room.

appeasable

IPA: /əˈpiːzəbl/

KK: /əˈpiːzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being calmed or satisfied.

Example: The appeasable nature of the child made it easy for the parents to soothe him during tantrums.

appeasement

IPA: /əˈpiːzmənt/

KK: /əˈpiːzmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of making someone less angry or hostile by giving them what they want or making concessions.

Example: The government's policy of appeasement was intended to avoid conflict with neighboring countries.

appeaser

IPA: /əˈpiːzər/

KK: /əˈpiːzər/

noun

Definition: A person who tries to calm someone down or make them less angry by giving in to their demands or requests.

Example: The leader was seen as an appeaser for agreeing to the demands of the protestors.

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