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Topic: Culture

updo

IPA: /ˈʌp.doʊ/

KK: /ˈʌpˌdoʊ/

noun

Definition: A hairstyle where the hair is arranged up and away from the face, often secured with pins or bands.

Example: She wore her hair in a beautiful updo for the wedding.

upend

IPA: /ʌˈpɛnd/

KK: /ʌˈpɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be turned upside down or overturned.

Example: The boat began to upend in the rough waters.

transitive verb

Definition: To turn something upside down or to completely change its position or state.

Example: The strong wind upended the table, sending everything on it crashing to the ground.

upmanship

IPA: /ˈʌpˌmænʃɪp/

KK: /ˈʌpˌmænʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The practice of trying to show that you are better than someone else, often by boasting or competing in a clever way.

Example: His constant one-upmanship made it hard for others to feel comfortable around him.

upside

IPA: /ˈʌp.saɪd/

KK: /ˈʌpˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A positive or advantageous aspect of something, often contrasted with its negative aspects.

Example: One major upside of working from home is the flexibility it offers.

preposition

Definition: A position or location that is higher than something else, often referring to the top side of an object or area.

Example: The upside of the hill offers a beautiful view of the valley.

upstager

IPA: /ˈʌpˌsteɪdʒər/

KK: /ˈʌpˌsteɪdʒər/

noun

Definition: A person, often an actor, who tries to attract attention to themselves, often at the expense of others, especially in a performance or social situation.

Example: During the play, she became the upstager, drawing all the audience's attention away from her fellow actors.

upstand

IPA: /ˈʌp.stænd/

KK: /ˈʌpˌstænd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To rise or stand up, often in a vertical position.

Example: The flowers began to upstand as the sun rose higher in the sky.

uraeus

IPA: /juˈreɪəs/

KK: /juˈriəs/

noun

Definition: A symbol of royalty in ancient Egypt, represented as a serpent, often seen on the crowns of pharaohs and gods.

Example: The uraeus was prominently displayed on the headdress of the pharaoh during the ceremony.

urari

IPA: //ʊˈrɑːri//

KK: /uˈrɑːri/

noun

Definition: A type of poison derived from the sap of certain plants, traditionally used by indigenous people for hunting.

Example: The hunter applied urari to his arrows to ensure a quick kill.

urban

IPA: /ˈɜː.bən/

KK: /ˈɜr.bən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a city or the lifestyle found in cities.

Example: The urban landscape is filled with tall buildings and busy streets.

urbane

IPA: /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

KK: /ɜrˈbeɪn/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is polite, refined, and elegant in their behavior and manners.

Example: His urbane charm made him popular at social gatherings.

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