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Topic: Culture

verite

IPA: //vɛrɪˈteɪ//

KK: /vɛrɪˈteɪ/

noun

Definition: The method of making films that show real life in a truthful and honest way, often without staging or artificial elements.

Example: The documentary used verite to capture the everyday lives of the people in the community.

vermeil

IPA: /vɜːrˈmeɪl/

KK: /vərˈmeɪl/

adjective

Definition: Having a bright red color.

Example: The artist chose a vermeil shade for the painting to make it stand out.

noun

Definition: A type of metal that is made of silver or another metal coated with a layer of gold, often used in jewelry and decorative items.

Example: The antique shop had a beautiful vermeil necklace that caught everyone's eye.

vernacular

IPA: /vɜːrˈnækjʊlər/

KK: /vɜrˈnækjələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the language or dialect that is native to a specific region or community, often used in everyday conversation rather than formal speech.

Example: The author used vernacular language to make the story more relatable to local readers.

noun

Definition: A type of everyday language that is specific to a certain group of people or region, often different from formal or literary language.

Example: In the legal vernacular, certain terms have very specific meanings that differ from everyday use.

vernacularism

IPA: /vɜːrˈnækjʊlərɪzəm/

KK: /vɜrnækjʊlərɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A term or expression that is specific to a particular language or dialect, often used in everyday conversation rather than formal speech.

Example: The author used local vernacularism to make the dialogue more authentic.

vernicle

IPA: /ˈvɜrnɪkəl/

KK: /vɜrnɪkəl/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant, often referred to as Veronica.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful vernicles blooming in various colors.

versal

IPA: /ˈvɜːrsl/

KK: /ˈvɜrsl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affecting all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable everywhere or in all cases.

Example: The concept of justice is often seen as a versal principle that should apply to everyone.

noun

Definition: A decorative letter that starts a section of text, often used in books or manuscripts to add visual interest.

Example: The artist designed a beautiful versal to begin the chapter.

versant

IPA: /ˈvɜːrsənt/

KK: /ˈvɜr.sənt/

noun

Definition: A slope or side of a hill or mountain, often referring to the angle or steepness of that area.

Example: The hikers chose a challenging route up the versant of the mountain.

versatile

IPA: /ˈvɜːrsətaɪl/

KK: /ˈvɜrsəˌtaɪl/

adjective

Definition: Able to do many different things or have many different uses.

Example: Tomatoes are a versatile ingredient that can be used in salads, sauces, and soups.

verser

IPA: /ˈvɜːrsər/

KK: /ˈvɜːrsər/

noun

Definition: A person who writes verses or poetry.

Example: The verser crafted beautiful lines that captured the essence of nature.

verset

IPA: /ˈvɜːr.sɛt/

KK: /ˈvɜːrsɛt/

noun

Definition: A short section of text, often from a sacred book, like the Koran or the Bible.

Example: The priest read a beautiful verset from the holy scripture during the service.

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