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Topic: Culture

quixote

IPA: /kwɪˈhoʊteɪ/

KK: /kwɪˈhoʊti/

noun

Definition: A person who is idealistic and romantic, often to the point of being unrealistic or impractical.

Example: He was a true quixote, always dreaming of adventures that would never happen.

qulliq

IPA: /ˈkwɪlɪk/

KK: /kwɪk/

noun

Definition: A traditional lamp used by the Inuit people, made from soapstone and filled with oil, often from animal fat, and using plant materials as a wick.

Example: The qulliq provided warmth and light during the long Arctic nights.

quotability

IPA: /ˈkwoʊtəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˈkwoʊtəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The extent to which something is suitable or valuable for being quoted.

Example: The author's quotability made her book a bestseller, as many readers shared her insightful quotes.

quotable

IPA: /ˈkwoʊtəbl/

KK: /ˈkwoʊtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is suitable or worthy of being quoted, often because it is clever, insightful, or memorable.

Example: The speaker shared many quotable phrases that inspired the audience.

quotably

IPA: //ˈkwoʊtəblɪ//

KK: /ˈkwotəblē/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that can be quoted or is worthy of being quoted.

Example: The speaker expressed her ideas quotably, making them memorable for the audience.

quotation

IPA: /kwəˈteɪʃən/

KK: /kwəˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts, often used to support an argument or illustrate a point.

Example: The author included a quotation from a famous philosopher to emphasize her argument.

quote

IPA: /kwoʊt/

KK: /kwot/

intransitive verb

Definition: To repeat or refer to someone else's words, often from a book or speech.

Example: She likes to quote famous authors in her essays.

noun

Definition: A statement or phrase that is repeated or cited from someone else, often to convey a specific idea or thought.

Example: She included a famous quote from Shakespeare in her essay.

transitive verb

Definition: To mention or repeat someone else's words or a specific passage, often to support an argument or provide evidence.

Example: In her essay, she decided to quote a famous author to strengthen her point.

quotidian

IPA: /kwəˈtɪd.i.ən/

KK: /kwəˈtɪd.i.ən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that happens every day; daily.

Example: She enjoys the quotidian routine of her morning coffee and newspaper.

rabbi

IPA: /ˈræbi/

KK: /ˈræbi/

noun

Definition: A person who is trained in Jewish law and rituals, and leads a Jewish congregation or synagogue.

Example: The rabbi delivered a moving sermon during the service.

rabbin

IPA: /ˈræbɪn/

KK: /ræbɪn/

noun

Definition: A person who is a teacher or leader in the Jewish faith, often responsible for interpreting religious law and guiding the community.

Example: The rabbin led the prayer service at the synagogue.

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