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Topic: People

upstart

IPA: /ˈʌpˌstɑːrt/

KK: /ˈʌpˌstɑrt/

adjective

Definition: Someone who has recently gained wealth or power and behaves arrogantly or presumptuously.

Example: The upstart businessman made bold claims about his company's future.

intransitive verb

Definition: To suddenly rise or emerge, often unexpectedly or with a sense of surprise.

Example: The new technology caused many companies to upstart in the market.

noun

Definition: A person who has suddenly become wealthy or important, often behaving arrogantly because of their new status.

Example: The upstart businessman surprised everyone with his bold ideas and confidence.

upstater

IPA: /ˈʌpˌsteɪtə/

KK: /ˈʌpˌsteɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who comes from the northern part of a state, especially New York.

Example: My friend is an upstater who loves the mountains and lakes.

uptowner

IPA: /ˈʌpˌtaʊnər/

KK: /ˈʌpˌtaʊnər/

noun

Definition: A person who lives in or comes from the upper part of a city, often associated with wealth or a higher social status.

Example: The uptowner enjoyed shopping in the upscale boutiques downtown.

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.

urbanite

IPA: /ˈɜːrbənaɪt/

KK: /ˈɜr.bə.naɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who lives in a city and is often associated with urban culture and lifestyle.

Example: As an urbanite, she enjoys the vibrant nightlife and diverse restaurants in the city.

us

IPA: /ʌs/

KK: /ʌs/

pronoun

Definition: This word is a pronoun that refers to the speaker and one or more other people. It is used as the object of a verb or preposition.

Example: They invited us to the party.

utterer

IPA: /ˈʌtərər/

KK: /ˈʌtərər/

noun

Definition: A person who speaks or expresses something verbally.

Example: The utterer of the poem captivated the audience with their voice.

vagabond

IPA: /ˈvæɡəˌbɒnd/

KK: /ˈvægəˌbɑnd/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who wanders from place to place without a permanent home, often living an unsettled or irresponsible life.

Example: The vagabond lifestyle can be exciting, but it also comes with many challenges.

intransitive verb

Definition: To live a wandering life without a permanent home, often traveling from place to place.

Example: After losing his job, he decided to vagabond across the country for a while.

noun

Definition: A person who travels from place to place without a permanent home, often living a carefree or wandering lifestyle.

Example: The vagabond wandered through the city, searching for a place to sleep for the night.

vagrant

IPA: /ˈveɪɡrənt/

KK: /ˈveɪɡrənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that moves around without a fixed home or purpose, often wandering from place to place and lacking support.

Example: The vagrant artist traveled from city to city, seeking inspiration wherever he went.

noun

Definition: A person who moves around without a permanent home and often lives on the streets, usually without a steady job or income.

Example: The city has programs to help vagrants find shelter and support.

vagrantly

IPA: /ˈveɪɡrəntli/

KK: /ˈveɪɡrəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is wandering or lacking a fixed home or purpose.

Example: The artist traveled vagrantly from city to city, seeking inspiration.

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