IPA: /ˈkraɪsɪs/
KK: /ˈkraɪsɪs/
Definition: A difficult or dangerous situation that requires a decision or action to resolve it.
Example: The country faced a financial crisis that affected many people's lives.
IPA: /ˈkrɪtɪk/
KK: /ˈkrɪtɪk/
Definition: A person who evaluates and gives opinions about the quality of something, especially in art, literature, or performance.
Example: The film critic wrote a detailed review of the new movie.
IPA: /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
KK: /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
Definition: To express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or mistakes.
Example: The teacher had to criticise the student's work for not following the guidelines.
IPA: /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
KK: /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
Definition: The act of expressing disapproval or finding faults in someone or something.
Example: Her criticism of the movie was very insightful and helped me understand it better.
IPA: /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/
KK: /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/
Example: It's important to criticize constructively to help others improve.
IPA: /ˈkroʊni/
KK: /ˈkroʊni/
Definition: A close friend who has been with someone for a long time.
Example: He invited his crony to the party because they have known each other since childhood.
IPA: /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/
KK: /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/
Definition: The practice of giving jobs and advantages to friends or associates, often without considering their skills or qualifications.
Example: The mayor was accused of cronyism after appointing his friends to key positions in the city government.
IPA: /krʊk/
KK: /krʊk/
Definition: Not honest or trustworthy; dishonest.
Example: The crook businessman was caught cheating his clients.
Definition: A person who engages in dishonest or illegal activities, often for personal gain.
Example: The police arrested the crook after a long investigation.
Definition: To bend something into a curved shape.
Example: He decided to crook the wire to fit it into the frame.
IPA: /ˈkruːsɪfaɪd/
KK: /ˈkruːsɪfaɪd/
Definition: Describing someone or something that has been put to death on a cross, typically in a historical or religious context.
Example: The story of the crucified figure is central to many religious teachings.
Definition: To put someone on a cross and kill them as a form of punishment, often associated with the execution of Jesus Christ.
Example: The ancient Romans crucified many criminals as a warning to others.
IPA: /ˈkruːsɪfaɪ/
KK: /ˈkruːsɪfaɪ/
Definition: To put someone to death by nailing them to a cross, or to criticize someone very harshly.
Example: The critics crucified the movie for its poor storyline.
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