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kobolds

/ˈkoʊbɔldz/ /ˈkoʊbəldz/

Meanings
noun
(German mythology) An ambivalent, sometimes vindictive, spirit that is capable of materialising as an object or human, often a child; a sprite.

Examples :

"The old house was said to be haunted by kobolds, mischievous spirits known to hide objects and play tricks on the unsuspecting residents. "
mythology character story supernatural being

Related Words

Illustration vindictive

vindictive adjective

/vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.

"After being unfairly fired, Sarah became quite vindictive and spent weeks trying to sabotage her former boss's reputation. "

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flickering verb

/ˈflɪkərɪŋ/ /ˈflɪkərɪn/

To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.

"The candle flame flickered in the breeze, casting dancing shadows on the wall. "

Illustration malevolent

malevolent adjective

/məˈlɛvələnt/

Having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others

"The teacher's malevolent stare made the student feel very uncomfortable. "

Illustration mischievous

mischievous adjective

/ˈmɪs.t͡ʃə.vəs/

Causing mischief; injurious.

"The mischievous kitten unraveled the toilet paper roll. "

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materialising verb

/məˈtɪəriəlaɪzɪŋ/ /məˈtɪriəlaɪzɪŋ/

To cause to take physical form, or to cause an object to appear.

"The architect was excited as her vision for the new library was finally materialising in bricks and mortar. "

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diminutive noun

/dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/

(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

"Booklet, the diminutive of book, means ‘small book’."

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sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

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responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

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unsuspecting adjective

/ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪŋ/ /ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪn/

Not suspecting; without any suspicion.

"He easily shot the unsuspecting target."

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mythology noun

/mɪˈθɒlədʒi/ /mɪˈθɑlədʒi/

The collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.

"Greek mythology tells stories about gods and heroes, which are often studied in school. "

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literature noun

/ˈlɪ.tə.ɹɪ.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪ.tɚ.tʃɚ/

The body of all written works.

"The school library's literature collection includes novels, poems, and short stories. "

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ambivalent adjective

/æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/

Simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, or motivations.

"She felt ambivalent about starting college; she was excited for the freedom but also nervous about leaving her family. "