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Topic: Beliefs

aware

IPA: /əˈwɛər/

KK: /əˈwɛr/

adjective

Definition: Having knowledge or understanding of something; being conscious of a situation or fact.

Example: She is aware of the challenges ahead.

awareness

IPA: /əˈwɛrnəs/

KK: /əˈwɛrnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being conscious of something or having knowledge about it.

Example: Her awareness of the environmental issues has increased over the years.

ayatollah

IPA: /ˌaɪəˈtɒlə/

KK: /ˌɑːjəˈtɔːlə/

noun

Definition: A high-ranking religious leader in Shiite Islam who is respected for their knowledge of religious law and teachings.

Example: The ayatollah gave a speech about the importance of faith in the community.

azan

IPA: /əˈzɑːn/

KK: /əˈzän/

noun

Definition: A call to prayer in Islam, announced by a person known as a muezzin from a mosque's minaret five times each day.

Example: The azan echoed through the streets, signaling the time for prayer.

baal

IPA: //bɑːl//

KK: /bɑl/

noun

Definition: A local god worshipped in ancient Canaan and Phoenicia, often associated with fertility and agriculture.

Example: The ancient people built temples to honor Baal, seeking his favor for a good harvest.

baalism

IPA: //ˈbeɪəlɪzəm//

KK: /ˈbeɪəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The practice of worshiping Baal, often associated with idolatry and false gods.

Example: The ancient cultures engaged in baalism, believing it would bring them favor and prosperity.

bachelorhood

IPA: /ˈbætʃ.əl.hʊd/

KK: /ˈbæʧəˌhʊd/

noun

Definition: The state of being an unmarried man.

Example: He enjoyed his bachelorhood, focusing on his career and hobbies.

backbite

IPA: /ˈbækˌbaɪt/

KK: /ˈbækˌbaɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To talk negatively about someone who is not present, often in a way that is harmful or unkind.

Example: It's not nice to backbite your friends when they are not around.

transitive verb

Definition: To talk negatively about someone, especially when they are not present, often to harm their reputation.

Example: It's not nice to backbite your friends behind their backs.

backslider

IPA: /ˈbækˌslaɪdə/

KK: /ˈbækˌslaɪdər/

noun

Definition: A person who returns to a previous, often worse, state or behavior, especially in a religious context.

Example: After years of dedication, he became a backslider and stopped attending church regularly.

backsliding

IPA: /ˈbækˌslaɪdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbækˌslaɪdɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Moving or returning to a previous, less advanced state or condition.

Example: The company is facing backsliding in its profits after a successful year.

noun

Definition: A situation where someone returns to a previous, less good state, especially in terms of behavior or morals.

Example: After months of progress, he experienced a backsliding in his efforts to stay healthy.

verb

Definition: To revert to a previous, less advanced, or less moral state after making progress.

Example: After several months of improvement, he found himself backsliding into old habits.

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