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Topic: Culture

applaudable

IPA: /əˈplɔːdəbl/

KK: /əˈplɔːdəbl/

adjective

Definition: Deserving praise or approval for good qualities or actions.

Example: Her efforts to help the community were truly applaudable.

applause

IPA: /əˈplɔːz/

KK: /əˈplɔz/

noun

Definition: A sound made by clapping hands to show approval or praise for someone or something.

Example: The audience gave a loud applause after the performance.

approach

IPA: /əˈproʊtʃ/

KK: /əˈproʊtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come closer in distance or time.

Example: As the deadline approaches, I need to work harder.

noun

Definition: A way to get closer to something or someone, or a method for dealing with a situation.

Example: The teacher's approach to teaching math helped the students understand better.

transitive verb

Definition: To start dealing with or working on something, or to come close to something in quality or condition.

Example: She decided to approach the problem from a different angle.

appropriate

IPA: /əˈproʊpriət/

KK: /əˈproʊpriət/

adjective

Definition: Suitable for a specific situation, person, or purpose; fitting and proper.

Example: It is important to wear appropriate clothing for the job interview.

transitive verb

Definition: To take something for one's own use, often without permission, or to set aside something for a specific purpose.

Example: The committee decided to appropriate funds for the new library project.

appropriateness

IPA: /əˈproʊpriət.nəs/

KK: /əˈproʊpriət.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being suitable or proper in a particular situation.

Example: The appropriateness of her comments was questioned during the meeting.

appropriation

IPA: /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

KK: /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking something for one's own use, often without permission, or the allocation of funds for a specific purpose.

Example: The government passed an appropriation bill to fund the new school project.

appropriative

IPA: /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtɪv/

KK: /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to taking something for oneself, often without permission or consideration for others.

Example: The artist faced criticism for his appropriative use of cultural symbols in his work.

apropos

IPA: /ˌæprəˈpoʊ/

KK: /ˌæprəˈpoʊ/

adjective

Definition: Relevant and appropriate to a particular situation or context.

Example: Her comments were apropos to the discussion we were having about climate change.

adverb

Definition: At a suitable or relevant time; used to introduce a related comment or topic.

Example: Apropos of our earlier discussion, I think we should consider a different approach.

arabic

IPA: /ˈærəbɪk/

KK: /ˈærəbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the Arab people, their culture, or the Arabic language.

Example: She is learning Arabic to communicate better with her friends from the Middle East.

noun

Definition: A language spoken by people in many countries in the Middle East and North Africa, known for its rich history and cultural significance.

Example: She is learning Arabic to communicate better with her friends from Egypt.

arabicize

IPA: /ˈærəˌbaɪˌzaɪz/

KK: /ˈærəbɪˌsaɪz/

verb

Definition: To change something so that it follows the rules or style of the Arabic language.

Example: The linguist worked to arabicize the new vocabulary for better integration into the local dialect.

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