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Topic: History

quattrocento

IPA: //kwɑːtroʊˈtʃɛntoʊ//

KK: /kwä-trō-ˈchen-(ˌ)tō/

noun

Definition: A term used to describe the 15th century, particularly in relation to the art and literature that developed in Italy during this time.

Example: The quattrocento was a remarkable period for artists like Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci.

quill

IPA: /kwɪl/

KK: /kwɪl/

noun

Definition: A writing tool made from a feather, used for writing with ink.

Example: In the past, people often used a quill to write letters and documents.

transitive verb

Definition: To wind thread or yarn onto a small cylindrical object used for holding the thread, often used in weaving or sewing.

Example: She quilled the yarn onto the spindle before starting her project.

quincentenary

IPA: /kwɪnˈsɛntənˌɛri/

KK: /kwɪnˈsɛntənˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a period of five hundred years or to the celebration of a five hundredth anniversary.

Example: The quincentenary of the city's founding was celebrated with a grand festival.

noun

Definition: A celebration or event marking the 500th anniversary of something.

Example: The city held a grand festival to commemorate its quincentenary.

quincentennial

IPA: /kwɪnˈsɛnˌtɛn.i.əl/

KK: /kwɪnˌsɛnˈtɛn.i.əl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a period of five hundred years or a celebration marking this time span.

Example: The city held a quincentennial celebration to honor its founding.

noun

Definition: A celebration or event that marks the 500th anniversary of something.

Example: The city held a grand festival to celebrate its quincentennial.

quipu

IPA: /ˈkiːpuː/

KK: /ˈkiːpuː/

noun

Definition: A tool used by the Inca civilization made of colored strings tied in knots to keep records and convey information, especially for counting and accounting.

Example: The archaeologists discovered a quipu that contained important historical data about the Inca empire.

quisling

IPA: /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A person who betrays their own country by helping an enemy, often acting as a collaborator or traitor.

Example: During the war, he was labeled a quisling for assisting the invading forces.

quislingism

IPA: /ˈkwɪzlɪŋɪzəm/

KK: /ˈkwɪzlɪŋɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The act of betraying one's country by cooperating with an enemy that has taken control.

Example: The government was accused of quislingism for working with the invading forces.

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.

rajah

IPA: /ˈrɑːdʒə/

KK: /ˈrɑːdʒə/

noun

Definition: A prince or ruler in India or the East Indies.

Example: The rajah welcomed the guests with a grand ceremony.

rampart

IPA: /ˈræm.pɑːrt/

KK: /ˈræmpɑrt/

noun

Definition: A structure built as a defense, often made of earth or stone, that protects a place from attack.

Example: The soldiers stood behind the rampart, ready to defend the castle.

transitive verb

Definition: To protect or defend something using a defensive wall or barrier.

Example: The soldiers rampart the castle to keep it safe from attacks.

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