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Topic: Beliefs

viaticum

IPA: //vaɪˈætɪkəm//

KK: /vaɪˈætɪkəm/

noun

Definition: A type of provision or supplies given to someone for a journey, especially in a religious context, such as the Eucharist given to a dying person.

Example: The priest brought the viaticum to the sick man to provide him comfort in his final moments.

vicarate

IPA: /vɪˈkɛrɪt/

KK: /vɪˈkɛrɪt/

noun

Definition: A position or office held by a vicar, often representing a bishop in a specific area.

Example: The priest was appointed to the vicarate to oversee the local church community.

vicarious

IPA: /vɪˈkɛr.i.əs/

KK: /vɪˈkɛr.i.əs/

adjective

Definition: Experiencing something through someone else's feelings or actions, rather than directly. For example, feeling excitement from watching a movie instead of doing the activity yourself.

Example: She felt a vicarious thrill while watching the adventure film.

vicariously

IPA: /vɪˈkɛrɪəsli/

KK: /vɪˈkɛrɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that allows someone to experience something through another person rather than directly.

Example: She lived vicariously through her friend's exciting adventures.

vicariousness

IPA: /vɪˈkɛr.i.əs.nəs/

KK: /vɪˈkɛrɪəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of experiencing something through someone else's feelings or actions instead of directly.

Example: Many people find joy in the vicariousness of watching movies, feeling the emotions of the characters as if they were their own.

vicarly

IPA: /ˈvɪkərli/

KK: /ˈvɪkərli/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or suitable for a vicar, who is a representative of a bishop in the church.

Example: The vicarly duties included leading the congregation and providing spiritual guidance.

vicarship

IPA: /ˈvɪkərʃɪp/

KK: /ˈvɪkərˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or role of a vicar, who is a representative of a bishop in a church.

Example: He was appointed to the vicarship after many years of service in the parish.

vice

IPA: /vaɪs/

KK: /vaɪs/

noun

Definition: A serious moral failing or a bad habit that is considered wrong or immoral.

Example: Greed is often seen as a vice that can lead to negative consequences.

preposition

Definition: This word is used to indicate that something is being done instead of something else or as a substitute.

Example: He chose to work vice taking a vacation this year.

vicissitudinous

IPA: /vɪˌsɪsɪˈtjuːdɪnəs/

KK: /vɪˌsɪsɪˈtjuːdɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is full of changes or ups and downs, often referring to life's unpredictable nature.

Example: Her life has been vicissitudinous, with many unexpected twists and turns.

victimhood

IPA: /ˈvɪktɪmˌhʊd/

KK: /ˈvɪktɪmˌhʊd/

noun

Definition: The condition of feeling or being treated as a victim, often emphasizing the negative experiences or suffering one has endured.

Example: She often spoke about her experiences in a way that highlighted her sense of victimhood.

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