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Topic: Politics

survey

IPA: //sərˈveɪ//

KK: /sɜrˈveɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To conduct a study or examination of something, often to gather information or opinions.

Example: The researchers will survey the local community to understand their needs.

noun

Definition: A process of collecting information or opinions from a group of people to understand their views or experiences.

Example: The company conducted a survey to find out what customers think about their new product.

transitive verb

Definition: To look at or examine something carefully, often to gather information or assess its condition.

Example: The architect will survey the building to check for any structural issues.

suspect

IPA: /ˈsʌspɛkt/

KK: /ˈsʌspɛkt/

adjective

Definition: Deserving to be doubted or questioned because it seems wrong or suspicious.

Example: The suspect behavior of the man made everyone feel uneasy.

intransitive verb

Definition: To have a feeling that something is wrong or that someone has done something bad.

Example: I suspect that he is not telling the truth.

noun

Definition: A person who is believed to have done something wrong or illegal, especially a crime.

Example: The police arrested the suspect after gathering enough evidence.

transitive verb

Definition: To believe that something is true or likely, often without having proof; to think that someone may be guilty of a crime.

Example: The detective suspects that the suspect is hiding important information.

suspend

IPA: /səˈspɛnd/

KK: /səˈspɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop something temporarily or to delay it for a while.

Example: The meeting will suspend until next week due to scheduling conflicts.

transitive verb

Definition: To temporarily stop something from happening or to prevent someone from doing something, often as a form of punishment or interruption.

Example: The school decided to suspend the student for a week due to his behavior.

suspended

IPA: /səˈspɛndɪd/

KK: /səˈspɛndɪd/

adjective

Definition: Caused to stop temporarily or delayed; also refers to something that is hung from above.

Example: The meeting was suspended until next week due to unforeseen circumstances.

verb

Definition: To temporarily stop something from being active or in use.

Example: The school suspended classes due to the snowstorm.

suspension

IPA: /səˈspɛnʃən/

KK: /səˈspɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A state of being temporarily stopped or delayed, often used in contexts like rules, decisions, or privileges. It can also refer to a device that holds something up or a mixture where small particles are spread throughout a liquid or gas.

Example: The student faced a suspension from school for breaking the rules.

sustainability

IPA: /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/

KK: /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The ability to maintain or support something over time, especially in a way that does not harm the environment or deplete resources.

Example: Many companies are now focusing on sustainability to reduce their environmental impact.

suzerain

IPA: /ˈsuː.zə.rən/

KK: /ˈsuzərən/

noun

Definition: A person or nation that has control over another, allowing it to govern itself while managing its foreign affairs.

Example: In the medieval period, a suzerain would grant land to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and military support.

suzerainty

IPA: /ˈsuː.zə.reɪn.ti/

KK: /ˈsuzərˌeɪn̩ti/

noun

Definition: The authority or control that one state has over another, especially in terms of political or military power.

Example: The small nation maintained its suzerainty while allowing the larger empire to influence its foreign affairs.

swastika

IPA: //ˈswɒstɪkə//

KK: /ˈswɑːstɪkə/

noun

Definition: A symbol that looks like a cross with arms bent at right angles, often associated with ancient cultures and, more recently, with the Nazi party.

Example: The swastika is an ancient symbol that has been used in various cultures around the world.

swayable

IPA: /ˈsweɪəbl/

KK: /ˈsweɪəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be influenced or changed in opinion or decision.

Example: Her opinion on the matter was swayable, depending on the arguments presented.

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