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Topic: Culture

opulent

IPA: /ˈoʊ.pjʊ.lənt/

KK: /ˈɑp.jə.lənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is very rich and luxurious, often showing great wealth and abundance.

Example: The opulent mansion was filled with gold decorations and expensive furniture.

opulently

IPA: /ˈoʊpjələntli/

KK: /ˈoʊpjələntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is rich, luxurious, and extravagant, often showing great wealth.

Example: The banquet was opulently decorated with gold and crystal.

opuscule

IPA: /ˈɒpəsˌkjuːl/

KK: /ˈɑːpəˌskjuːl/

noun

Definition: A small or minor written work, often of little importance or significance.

Example: The author published an opuscule that discussed his early ideas on the subject.

opusculum

IPA: /ˈoʊpəsˌkjuːləm/

KK: /ˈoʊpəsˌkjuːləm/

noun

Definition: A small or minor work, especially in literature or art.

Example: The author published an opuscule that explored the themes of nature and humanity.

oralism

IPA: /ˈɔːrəlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈɔrəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A method of teaching deaf or hearing-impaired individuals to communicate using spoken language and lip-reading instead of sign language.

Example: Oralism focuses on helping deaf students learn to speak and read lips.

orality

IPA: /ɔˈrælɪti/

KK: /ɔˈrælɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition or quality of being spoken rather than written; relating to spoken language.

Example: In many cultures, orality is an important part of storytelling traditions.

orate

IPA: /ɔˈreɪt/

KK: /ɔˈreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To speak in a formal and often grand way, usually in public.

Example: The politician will orate at the rally to inspire the crowd.

oration

IPA: /ɔˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ɔˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A formal speech given on a special occasion, often with a serious or grand tone.

Example: The president delivered an inspiring oration at the graduation ceremony.

orator

IPA: /ˈɔːrətər/

KK: /ˈɔːrətər/

noun

Definition: A person who speaks in public, especially in a formal and skilled way.

Example: The orator captivated the audience with his powerful speech.

oratorical

IPA: /ɔːˈrætɪkəl/

KK: /ɔːˈrætɚɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the art of public speaking or the skills of an orator.

Example: The oratorical skills of the speaker captivated the audience during the debate.

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