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Topic: Culture

salutatory

IPA: /səˈluːtəˌtɔːri/

KK: /səˈluːtəˌtɔːri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or expressing a greeting or welcome.

Example: The salutatory remarks at the beginning of the ceremony set a positive tone for the event.

noun

Definition: A speech or statement that welcomes or greets people, often given at ceremonies like graduations.

Example: The salutatory at the graduation ceremony inspired all the students and their families.

salute

IPA: /səˈluːt/

KK: /səˈlut/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a gesture to show respect or greet someone, often by raising the hand or head.

Example: The soldiers salute their commanding officer when he arrives.

noun

Definition: A gesture or action used to greet someone or show respect, often involving raising the hand or a formal display in military contexts.

Example: The soldiers gave a salute to their commanding officer as he passed by.

transitive verb

Definition: To greet someone or show respect, often with a gesture or words.

Example: The soldiers salute their commanding officer when he arrives.

salver

IPA: //ˈsæl.vər//

KK: /ˈsæl.vɚ/

noun

Definition: A flat tray used to hold and serve food or drinks.

Example: The waiter brought the appetizers on a silver salver.

samba

IPA: //ˈsæmbə//

KK: /ˈsæmbə/

intransitive verb

Definition: To dance in a lively and rhythmic style, often associated with Brazilian culture.

Example: They love to samba at the carnival every year.

noun

Definition: A lively dance and music style from Brazil, influenced by African traditions, often performed during festivals and celebrations.

Example: They danced the samba at the carnival, showcasing their colorful costumes and energetic moves.

samek

IPA: /sæˈmɛk/

KK: /sah-mehk/

noun

Definition: The fifteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, which is similar to the English letter 's'.

Example: In Hebrew, the letter samek is used in various words and has a numerical value of 60.

samekh

IPA: /ˈsæmɛk/

KK: /sæmɛk/

noun

Definition: The 15th letter in the Hebrew alphabet, which is used in writing and represents a specific sound.

Example: In Hebrew, the letter samekh is often used in words like 'safek', meaning doubt.

samisen

IPA: /sæˈmiːsɛn/

KK: /sæˈmiːsɛn/

noun

Definition: A three-stringed musical instrument from Japan that looks like a banjo and is played with a plectrum.

Example: The musician skillfully played the samisen during the traditional festival.

samovar

IPA: //ˈsæməvɑːr//

KK: /sæməˌvɑr/

noun

Definition: A metal container used to heat water, especially for making tea, often with a spout and a chimney.

Example: The family gathered around the samovar to enjoy their evening tea.

san

IPA: /sæn/

KK: /sæn/

noun

Definition: A respectful title used in Japanese culture, added to a person's name to show politeness, regardless of their age or gender.

Example: I spoke to Mr. Tanaka-san about the project.

sanctimoniously

IPA: /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs.li/

KK: /sæŋkˈtɪməˌnəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows you feel morally superior to others, often in a hypocritical manner.

Example: She spoke sanctimoniously about the importance of honesty, even though she had lied herself.

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