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Topic: Culture

mensch

IPA: /mɛnʃ/

KK: /mɛnʃ/

noun

Definition: A person who is kind, decent, and has strong moral principles.

Example: He is a true mensch, always helping others in need.

mentalist

IPA: /ˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

KK: /ˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

adjective

Definition: Related to the practice of mentalism, which involves using psychological techniques to create the illusion of mind reading or influencing thoughts.

Example: The mentalist amazed the audience with his ability to predict their thoughts.

noun

Definition: A person who uses mentalism, which is a performing art that involves mind reading, suggestion, and psychological tricks to create the illusion of extraordinary mental abilities.

Example: The mentalist amazed the audience with his ability to predict their thoughts.

mentality

IPA: /mɛnˈtæləti/

KK: /mɛnˈtælɪti/

noun

Definition: A way of thinking or a particular attitude that someone has, often influencing how they perceive and react to situations.

Example: Her positive mentality helped her overcome many challenges in life.

merengue

IPA: /mɛˈrɛŋɡeɪ/

KK: /mɛˈrɛŋɡeɪ/

noun

Definition: A lively dance and music style that comes from the Dominican Republic and Haiti, usually performed in a fast 2/4 time signature.

Example: They danced the merengue at the party, moving to the upbeat rhythm of the music.

meretricious

IPA: /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

KK: /mɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Attracting attention in a way that is flashy or showy but lacks real value or sincerity.

Example: The meretricious decorations in the restaurant made it feel more like a circus than a fine dining experience.

meretriciously

IPA: /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəsli/

KK: /mɛrəˈtrɪʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is attractive but has no real value or integrity; superficially appealing.

Example: The advertisement was designed to attract customers meretriciously, focusing on flashy images rather than quality.

merited

IPA: //ˈmɛrɪtɪd//

KK: /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the quality of being deserving or worthy of something, often in terms of praise or reward.

Example: Her hard work and dedication were merited with a promotion.

verb

Definition: To deserve or be worthy of something based on one's actions or qualities.

Example: Her hard work and dedication merited a promotion at her job.

merman

IPA: /ˈmɜːrmæn/

KK: /ˈmɜrˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A mythical creature that has the upper body of a man and the lower body of a fish, often found in folklore and stories.

Example: In the story, the merman saved the sailor from drowning in the stormy sea.

merrymaker

IPA: //ˈmɛr.iˌmeɪ.kər//

KK: /ˈmɛrɪˌmeɪkər/

noun

Definition: A person who enjoys celebrations and festivities, often bringing joy and fun to gatherings.

Example: The merrymaker danced joyfully at the festival, spreading happiness to everyone around.

merrymaking

IPA: /ˈmɛr.iˌmeɪ.kɪŋ/

KK: /ˈmɛrɪˌmeɪkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A joyful celebration or party where people engage in fun activities and festivities.

Example: The town organized a merrymaking event to celebrate the holiday season.

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