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Topic: Culture

motif

IPA: /moʊˈtiːf/

KK: /moʊˈtiːf/

noun

Definition: A main theme or idea that appears repeatedly in a work of art, literature, or music.

Example: The novel's motif of love and sacrifice is evident throughout the story.

motivational

IPA: /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃənl/

KK: /moʊtɪˈveɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Something that encourages or inspires someone to take action or improve themselves.

Example: The speaker gave a motivational talk that inspired everyone in the audience.

motley

IPA: /ˈmɒtli/

KK: /ˈmɑtli/

adjective

Definition: Having a mix of different colors or types; made up of various elements that are often very different from each other.

Example: The festival featured a motley group of performers from different cultures and backgrounds.

noun

Definition: A mixture of different elements or colors, often in a way that seems strange or unusual.

Example: The festival featured a motley of performers from various cultures.

motto

IPA: /ˈmɒtəʊ/

KK: /ˈmɑːtoʊ/

noun

Definition: A short phrase or sentence that expresses a guiding principle or belief of a person or group.

Example: The school's motto is 'Knowledge is Power'.

moujik

IPA: /ˈmuːʒɪk/

KK: /moujik/

noun

Definition: A term used to refer to a peasant or a common man, especially in Russia.

Example: The moujik worked hard in the fields to support his family.

moulin

IPA: /ˈmuːlɪn/

KK: /ˈmuːlɪn/

noun

Definition: A nearly vertical hole or cavity in a glacier formed by debris falling through a crack in the ice.

Example: The climbers carefully navigated around the moulin to avoid falling into the glacier.

mountebank

IPA: //ˈmaʊntɪbæŋk//

KK: /ˈmaʊntɪbæŋk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To behave in a way that is showy or deceptive, often to attract attention or sell something.

Example: He decided to mountebank at the fair, drawing a crowd with his flashy tricks.

noun

Definition: A person who deceives others by pretending to be something they are not, often using flashy tricks or false claims to attract attention.

Example: The mountebank entertained the crowd with his tricks while trying to sell his dubious remedies.

transitive verb

Definition: To deceive or trick someone, often in a clever or dishonest way.

Example: He tried to mountebank his way into the exclusive club by pretending to be someone he wasn't.

mountebankery

IPA: //ˈmaʊntəˌbæŋkəri//

KK: /ˈmaʊntəˌbæŋkəri/

noun

Definition: The actions or behaviors of a person who deceives others by pretending to have skills or knowledge they do not possess, often for personal gain.

Example: His mountebankery was evident when he claimed to cure diseases without any medical training.

moustachioed

IPA: //mʌˈstæʃi.oʊd//

KK: /mʌsˈtæʃioʊd/

adjective

Definition: Having a mustache; characterized by the presence of a mustache.

Example: The moustachioed man at the café caught everyone's attention with his unique style.

moviegoer

IPA: /ˈmuːviˌɡoʊər/

KK: /ˈmuːviˌɡoʊər/

noun

Definition: A person who regularly attends movies in theaters.

Example: As a moviegoer, I enjoy watching the latest films every weekend.

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