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Topic: Culture

plagiarise

IPA: /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

KK: /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

verb

Definition: To copy someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own without giving proper credit.

Example: He was accused of trying to plagiarise his friend's essay.

plagiarist

IPA: /ˈpleɪdʒəˌrɪst/

KK: /ˈpleɪdʒəˌrɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who copies someone else's work, ideas, or words and claims them as their own.

Example: The teacher caught the student for being a plagiarist after he submitted an essay that was not his own.

plagiaristic

IPA: //ˌpleɪdʒəˈrɪstɪk//

KK: /ˌpleɪdʒəˈrɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of taking someone else's work or ideas and presenting them as your own without permission.

Example: The teacher warned the students about the plagiaristic nature of copying from the internet.

plagiarize

IPA: //ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz//

KK: /ˈpleɪdʒəˌraɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use someone else's ideas or words and present them as your own without giving credit.

Example: He was accused of trying to plagiarize his friend's essay.

transitive verb

Definition: To take someone else's work, ideas, or expressions and present them as your own without giving proper credit.

Example: He was accused of plagiarizing his classmate's essay.

plagiarized

IPA: /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪzd/

KK: /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been copied from someone else's work without permission or acknowledgment.

Example: The student was caught submitting a plagiarized essay for his assignment.

verb

Definition: To copy someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own without giving proper credit.

Example: The student was caught plagiarized in his essay, which led to serious consequences.

plain

IPA: /pleɪn/

KK: /pleɪn/

adjective

Definition: Simple and without any decoration; ordinary or not special in appearance.

Example: She wore a plain dress to the party.

adverb

Definition: In a clear and simple way, without any confusion or complexity.

Example: She explained the rules of the game plain so everyone could understand.

noun

Definition: A large, flat area of land that is mostly level and often has few or no trees.

Example: The vast plain stretched out before us, covered in golden grass.

plainness

IPA: /ˈpleɪn.nəs/

KK: /plɛnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being simple, clear, or without decoration.

Example: The plainness of her dress made it suitable for the formal event.

plainspoken

IPA: //ˈpleɪnˌspoʊkən//

KK: /ˈpleɪnˌspoʊkən/

adjective

Definition: Someone who speaks in a clear and direct way, without trying to hide their thoughts or feelings.

Example: Her plainspoken manner made it easy for everyone to understand her point of view.

planchette

IPA: /plænˈʃɛt/

KK: /plænˈʃɛt/

noun

Definition: A small board, often triangular or heart-shaped, that is used in spiritual practices to communicate messages by moving a pencil when touched lightly by fingers.

Example: During the séance, they used a planchette to try to contact spirits.

plateresque

IPA: /ˌplætəˈrɛsk/

KK: /ˈplætəˌrɛsk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a decorative style of architecture from 16th century Spain that features intricate designs and details, resembling silver plate.

Example: The cathedral was built in the plateresque style, showcasing its beautiful and ornate facades.

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