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Topic: Culture

confessional

IPA: /kənˈfɛʃənl/

KK: /kənˈfɛʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of confessing, often in a personal or intimate way.

Example: She wrote a confessional essay about her struggles and experiences.

noun

Definition: A small private space where a priest listens to people confess their sins.

Example: The church has a confessional where parishioners can speak to the priest in private.

confessor

IPA: /kənˈfɛsər/

KK: /kənˈfɛsər/

noun

Definition: A person, often a priest, who hears confessions and provides forgiveness or absolution for sins.

Example: The confessor listened carefully to the man's troubles and offered guidance.

confetti

IPA: /kənˈfɛti/

KK: /kənˈfɛti/

noun

Definition: Small pieces of colorful paper that are often thrown during celebrations, like weddings or parties.

Example: The guests threw confetti into the air as the newlyweds walked down the aisle.

confetto

IPA: /kənˈfɛtoʊ/

KK: /kənˈfɛtoʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of small sweet or candy, often used in celebrations, especially during festivals in Italy.

Example: During the carnival, people throw confetti and confetti at each other in the streets.

confirmand

IPA: /kənˈfɜːrmənd/

KK: /kənˈfɜrmənd/

noun

Definition: A person, often a young individual, who is preparing to receive confirmation in a religious ceremony, particularly in the context of baptism.

Example: The confirmand attended classes to learn more about their faith before the ceremony.

conflictful

IPA: /kənˈflɪktfəl/

KK: /kənˈflɪktfəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or person that is likely to cause disagreement or struggle.

Example: The conflictful negotiations led to a breakdown in communication between the two parties.

conflictive

IPA: /kənˈflɪktɪv/

KK: /kənˈflɪktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing disagreement or opposition between people or groups.

Example: The conflictive nature of their relationship made it difficult for them to work together.

conform

IPA: /kənˈfɔːrm/

KK: /kənˈfɔrm/

intransitive verb

Definition: To behave or think in a way that is similar to others or follows the rules and standards of a group.

Example: She decided to conform to the dress code at her new job.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something agree with or match another thing, often by changing it to fit a standard or rule.

Example: The new policy was designed to conform the company's practices to industry standards.

conformable

IPA: /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

KK: /kənˈfɔrməbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is similar or consistent in form, character, or sequence, often used to indicate compliance or agreement with certain standards or wishes.

Example: The new design is conformable to the client's specifications, ensuring it meets their needs.

conformably

IPA: /kənˈfɔːrməblɪ/

KK: /kənˈfɔrməblē/

adverb

Definition: In a way that follows rules, standards, or expectations; in agreement with something.

Example: The new policies were implemented conformably to the regulations set by the government.

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