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Topic: Politics

usurp

IPA: /juˈzɜːrp/

KK: /juˈzɜrp/

transitive verb

Definition: To take control of something, especially power or rights, from someone else without permission or legal right.

Example: The king was overthrown when a general attempted to usurp his throne.

usurpation

IPA: /juːˈzɜːrpeɪʃən/

KK: /juːˈzɜːrpeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking control or power that does not belong to you, often in a wrongful or illegal way.

Example: The usurpation of the throne led to a civil war in the kingdom.

usurper

IPA: /juːˈzɜːrpər/

KK: /juːˈzɜːrpər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes control of something, especially a position of power, without the right to do so.

Example: The usurper claimed the throne after overthrowing the rightful king.

uxoricide

IPA: /ˈʌksəraɪˌsaɪd/

KK: /ˈʌksərɪˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: The act of a husband killing his wife, or a man who commits this act.

Example: The crime of uxoricide is a serious offense in many legal systems.

vacillator

IPA: //ˈvæsɪˌleɪtə//

KK: /ˈvæsɪˌleɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who is indecisive and frequently changes their mind or opinion.

Example: She is a vacillator, often unable to choose between two options.

vagrancy

IPA: /ˈveɪɡrənsi/

KK: /ˈveɪɡrəntsi/

noun

Definition: The condition of wandering from place to place without a permanent home or job.

Example: The city has programs to help those struggling with vagrancy.

vakeel

IPA: //vəˈkiːl//

KK: /vuh-keel/

noun

Definition: A person who acts on behalf of another, often in legal matters or as a representative.

Example: The vakeel represented his client in court during the trial.

vandal

IPA: /ˈvændəl/

KK: /ˈvændəl/

adjective

Definition: A person who deliberately destroys or damages property, often in a careless or reckless manner.

Example: The school was damaged by vandals who spray-painted the walls.

noun

Definition: A person who deliberately damages or destroys property that belongs to someone else or to the public.

Example: The school was vandalized with graffiti over the weekend.

vandalic

IPA: /vænˈdælɪk/

KK: /vænˈdælɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of the act of deliberately destroying or damaging property.

Example: The vandalic behavior of the group led to significant damage in the park.

vandalised

IPA: /ˈvæn.də.laɪzd/

KK: /ˈvæn.də.laɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been damaged or defaced by vandalism.

Example: The vandalised wall was covered in graffiti and broken glass.

verb

Definition: To have damaged or destroyed property deliberately, often in a way that is disrespectful or harmful.

Example: The old building was vandalised with graffiti all over the walls.

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