Noun
soliloquy
IPA /səˈlɪləkwi/
A speech in a play in which a character speaks their private thoughts aloud, usually alone.
See example sentence: soliloquy
The actor delivered the soliloquy in a quiet, trembling voice.
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Adjective
anthropomorphic
IPA /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːfɪk/
Giving human qualities or behaviour to animals, objects or other non-human things.
See example sentence: anthropomorphic
The cartoon features an anthropomorphic kettle that complains about the weather.
Noun
archetype
IPA /ˈɑːkitaɪp/
A person or thing that is a very typical example of a particular kind.
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The film's brave traveller is the archetype of an adventure hero.
Noun
ambience
IPA /ˈæmbiəns/
The overall feeling or atmosphere of a place.
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Soft lighting gives the little café a relaxing ambience.
Noun
ethos
IPA /ˈiːθɒs/
The shared values, attitudes and beliefs that shape how a particular person, group or organisation behaves and makes decisions.
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An ethos of mutual help keeps our neighbourhood gardening club running.
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