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Topic: Culture

malapropos

IPA: /ˌmæl.əˈprəʊ.pəʊ/

KK: /mæləˈprōpōs/

adjective

Definition: Not suitable or appropriate for a particular situation; something that feels out of place.

Example: His comments during the meeting were malapropos and made everyone uncomfortable.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not suitable or timely for a particular situation.

Example: His comments were made malapropos during the serious discussion.

malediction

IPA: /ˌmæl.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

KK: /mælɪˈdɪkʃən/

noun

Definition: A spoken curse or a wish for evil to happen to someone.

Example: The witch cast a malediction on the village, bringing misfortune to its people.

maleficent

IPA: /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

KK: /mælˈɛfɪsənt/

adjective

Definition: Having the intention to cause harm or evil; malevolent.

Example: The maleficent witch cast a dark spell over the village.

maleness

IPA: /ˈmeɪlnəs/

KK: /ˈmeɪlnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being male; the characteristics or traits associated with being a man.

Example: The maleness of the character was evident in his actions and decisions.

malihini

IPA: /ˌmɑːləˈhiːni/

KK: /mælɪˈhɪni/

noun

Definition: A person who is new to Hawaii or unfamiliar with the local culture.

Example: As a malihini, she was eager to learn about the traditions of the islands.

mambo

IPA: /ˈmæm.boʊ/

KK: /ˈmæmboʊ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To dance in a lively and rhythmic style, often associated with Latin music.

Example: They love to mambo at the dance party every weekend.

noun

Definition: A lively dance that comes from Latin America, often performed to upbeat music and characterized by rhythmic movements.

Example: They danced the mambo at the party, enjoying the lively music and energetic steps.

mammet

IPA: /ˈmæmɪt/

KK: /mæmɪt/

noun

Definition: A small figure or toy that looks like a person, often used for play or entertainment.

Example: The child played with her mammet, pretending it was her best friend.

mamzer

IPA: /ˈmɑːmzər/

KK: /mɑmˈzɛr/

noun

Definition: A child born from a relationship that is not allowed by religious laws.

Example: In some cultures, a mamzer may face social stigma due to their origins.

mana

IPA: /ˈmænə/

KK: /mænə/

noun

Definition: A special power or spiritual force that is believed to exist in people or sacred objects, often associated with authority and influence.

Example: In many cultures, certain objects are thought to hold mana, giving them special significance.

manas

IPA: /ˈmænəs/

KK: /mænəs/

noun

Definition: The part of a person that thinks, feels, and makes decisions, often considered the source of consciousness and intellect.

Example: In many cultures, the concept of manas is associated with the spiritual and mental aspects of being human.

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