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Topic: Culture

nunlike

IPA: /ˈnʌnlaɪk/

KK: /nʌnlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Similar to a nun or having qualities associated with a nun.

Example: Her attire was nunlike, with modest clothing and a simple design.

nunnery

IPA: /ˈnʌnəri/

KK: /ˈnʌnəri/

noun

Definition: A place where nuns live and work, often part of a religious community.

Example: She decided to spend a year at the nunnery to focus on her spiritual growth.

nunnish

IPA: /ˈnʌnɪʃ/

KK: /ˈnʌnɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a nun, often in behavior or appearance.

Example: She wore a nunnish outfit that reminded everyone of a traditional habit.

nuptial

IPA: /ˈnʌp.ʃəl/

KK: /ˈnʌpʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to marriage or a wedding ceremony.

Example: The couple chose a beautiful venue for their nuptial celebration.

noun

Definition: A ceremony where two people get married, often referred to in the plural form.

Example: The couple planned their nuptials for the summer.

nuptiality

IPA: /nʌpˈtʃiːəlɪti/

KK: /nʌpˈtʃiːəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The statistical measure of how often people get married in a certain area or group.

Example: The nuptiality rate in the country has increased over the past decade.

nymphet

IPA: /ˈnɪm.fɛt/

KK: /ˈnɪmfɛt/

noun

Definition: A young girl who is considered sexually attractive and is often seen as being very young, typically in her early teens.

Example: The story revolves around a nymphet who captivates the older man with her charm.

obeah

IPA: /oʊˈbiːə/

KK: /oʊˈbiːə/

noun

Definition: A type of religious belief and practice that comes from Africa, found mainly in the West Indies, especially Jamaica, which includes the use of magic and rituals.

Example: Many people in Jamaica still believe in the power of obeah to protect them from harm.

obedience

IPA: /əˈbiːdiəns/

KK: /əˈbiːdiəns/

noun

Definition: The act of following rules or instructions given by someone in authority.

Example: The dog showed great obedience to its trainer during the competition.

obelisk

IPA: /ˈoʊ.bə.lɪsk/

KK: /ˈoʊbəlɪsk/

noun

Definition: A tall, narrow stone pillar that has four sides and tapers to a point at the top, often used as a monument.

Example: The ancient Egyptians built an obelisk to honor their pharaohs.

obelism

IPA: /ˈoʊbəlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈoʊbəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The act of marking a word as spurious or obsolete by using a specific symbol called an obelus.

Example: In ancient texts, scholars often used obelism to indicate words that were not authentic.

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