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Topic: Culture

inurbane

IPA: /ɪˈnɜːrbeɪn/

KK: /ɪnˈɜrbeɪn/

adjective

Definition: Not polite or refined; lacking sophistication or good manners.

Example: His inurbane behavior at the dinner party surprised everyone.

inurn

IPA: /ɪˈnɜrn/

KK: /ɪˈnɜrn/

transitive verb

Definition: To place something, especially ashes, into an urn for burial or storage.

Example: After the ceremony, they decided to inurn their beloved pet's ashes in a beautiful urn.

inurned

IPA: /ɪˈnɜrnd/

KK: /ɪˈnɜrnd/

adjective

Definition: Describing cremated ashes that have been placed in an urn, often for burial or entombment.

Example: The inurned remains were respectfully placed in the memorial garden.

verb

Definition: To place ashes or remains in a container, often for burial or memorial purposes.

Example: After the ceremony, the family inurned their loved one's ashes in a beautiful urn.

investiture

IPA: /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

KK: /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

noun

Definition: A formal ceremony where someone is given a position of authority or power, often involving special symbols or clothing.

Example: The investiture of the new president took place in a grand ceremony.

invitatory

IPA: /ɪnˈvaɪtəˌtɔri/

KK: /ɪnˈvaɪtəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or serving as an invitation.

Example: The invitatory prayer is often used to welcome participants to the service.

noun

Definition: A song or text used in church services to invite people to pray, often sung at the beginning of morning prayers.

Example: The choir sang an invitatory to welcome the congregation to the service.

involvement

IPA: /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

KK: /ɪnˈvɑlvmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of being part of something or participating in an activity or situation.

Example: Her involvement in the project helped it succeed.

inwrought

IPA: /ɪnˈrɔːt/

KK: /ɪnˈrɔt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a decorative pattern that is worked or woven into it.

Example: The artist created an inwrought tapestry that showcased intricate designs.

ironic

IPA: /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

KK: /aɪˈrɑnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or expression that is opposite to what you would expect, often in a humorous or sarcastic way.

Example: It was ironic that the fire station burned down while the firefighters were out on a call.

ironical

IPA: /aɪˈrɪnɪkəl/

KK: /aɪˈrɑnɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by the use of irony, often in a way that is sarcastic or mocking.

Example: His ironical comments made everyone laugh, even though they were a bit harsh.

ironically

IPA: /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

KK: /aɪˈrɑnɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows irony or a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.

Example: Ironically, the fire station burned down while the firefighters were out on a call.

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