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Topic: Culture

anonymously

IPA: /əˈnɒnɪməsli/

KK: /əˈnɑːnɪməsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not reveal one's identity or name.

Example: She submitted her application anonymously to protect her privacy.

antagonist

IPA: //ænˈtæɡənɪst//

KK: /æntæɡənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that opposes or fights against someone or something, often seen as the enemy in a story or conflict.

Example: In the movie, the antagonist tried to stop the hero from achieving his goal.

ante

IPA: /ˈænti/

KK: /ˈænti/

intransitive verb

Definition: To pay what is owed or to settle a debt.

Example: He decided to ante up his share of the expenses for the trip.

noun

Definition: A sum of money that players must put into a pot before playing a hand in poker, which helps to build the total amount that can be won.

Example: Each player had to place an ante before the game started to ensure there was money in the pot.

antechapel

IPA: /ˈæntɪˌtʃæpəl/

KK: /ˈæntɪˌtʃæpəl/

noun

Definition: A space or area located at the entrance of a chapel, often serving as a waiting area or vestibule before entering the main chapel.

Example: The wedding guests gathered in the antechapel before the ceremony began.

anthem

IPA: /ˈænθəm/

KK: /ˈænθəm/

noun

Definition: A song that expresses loyalty or praise, often associated with a country or organization.

Example: The national anthem was played at the beginning of the ceremony.

anthemion

IPA: //ænˈθɛmɪən//

KK: /ænˈθɛmɪən/

noun

Definition: A decorative design featuring a floral pattern, often resembling honeysuckle or palm leaves, commonly used in Greek art and architecture.

Example: The ancient temple was adorned with beautiful anthemion motifs on its columns.

anthological

IPA: /ˌænθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /ænˈθɑlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a collection of selected literary works, often from various authors, especially poetry.

Example: The anthological series features poems from both classic and contemporary writers.

anthologist

IPA: //ænˈθɒlədʒɪst//

KK: /ænˈθɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who collects and organizes a selection of writings, such as poems or stories, into a book or anthology.

Example: The anthologist chose the best poems from various authors for the new collection.

anthologize

IPA: /ænˈθɒlədʒaɪz/

KK: /ænˈθɑlədʒaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create a collection of selected writings or works, usually by different authors, in a single book or volume.

Example: The editor decided to anthologize the best short stories from the past decade.

transitive verb

Definition: To select and include works, such as poems or stories, in a collection called an anthology.

Example: The editor decided to anthologize several classic poems in the new book.

anthologizer

IPA: /ænˈθɒlədʒaɪzə/

KK: /ænˈθɑlədʒaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who compiles a collection of selected writings, such as poems or stories, into a single book.

Example: The anthologizer carefully chose the best works to include in the collection.

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