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Topic: Culture

synoptically

IPA: /sɪˈnɒptɪkli/

KK: /sɪˈnɑptɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that provides a general overview or summary of something.

Example: The report synoptically presents the findings from various studies.

tabaret

IPA: /ˈtæbəˌrɛt/

KK: /tæbəˈrɛt/

noun

Definition: A type of strong fabric used for upholstery, characterized by alternating stripes of satin and moiré patterns.

Example: The sofa was covered in a beautiful tabaret that added elegance to the living room.

taber

IPA: /ˈteɪbər/

KK: /ˈteɪbər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To play a small drum, often used in music or dance.

Example: The musician began to taber as the dancers took their positions.

tabernacle

IPA: /ˈtæb.ə.næ.kəl/

KK: /ˈtæbərˌnækl/

noun

Definition: A structure or container used for religious purposes, often found in churches, that holds sacred items or serves as a place of worship.

Example: The church's tabernacle was beautifully decorated and held the Eucharist.

verb

Definition: To take up a temporary residence or to inhabit a physical body.

Example: The spirit tabernacled in the old church for many years.

tabernacled

IPA: /ˈtæb.əˌnæ.kəld/

KK: /ˈtæbərˌnækləd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that contains or has a tabernacle, which is a structure or place of worship.

Example: The ancient church was tabernacled with beautiful decorations and sacred symbols.

verb

Definition: To have lived or stayed in a temporary shelter or dwelling, often used in a religious context.

Example: The pilgrims tabernacled in the wilderness during their journey.

tabernacular

IPA: /ˌtæbəˈnækjʊlə/

KK: /tæbəˈnækjələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to simple structures like huts or tents, or having a common and informal style.

Example: The artist's work was inspired by the tabernacular architecture found in rural areas.

tableau

IPA: /tæˈbloʊ/

KK: /tæˈbloʊ/

noun

Definition: A vivid or artistic scene, often involving a group of people or objects arranged in a striking way, similar to a picture or a display.

Example: The museum featured a stunning tableau of historical figures in a dramatic pose.

tabloid

IPA: /ˈtæb.lɔɪd/

KK: /ˈtæb.lɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of journalism that focuses on sensational stories, often about crime or scandal, and is usually presented in a condensed format.

Example: The tabloid newspaper featured shocking headlines about celebrity scandals.

noun

Definition: A type of newspaper that is smaller in size than a regular newspaper and often focuses on sensational news and images.

Example: She prefers reading the tabloid for its entertaining stories and colorful pictures.

tabloidism

IPA: /ˈtæb.lɔɪ.dɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈtæb.lɔɪ.dɪ.zəm/

noun

Definition: The style of journalism that focuses on sensational news stories, often with exaggerated or shocking details, typically found in tabloid newspapers.

Example: The magazine is known for its tabloidism, featuring celebrity gossip and scandalous headlines.

taboo

IPA: /təˈbuː/

KK: /təˈbu/

adjective

Definition: Something that is not allowed or is considered wrong to talk about or do, often because of social or cultural beliefs.

Example: In some cultures, discussing death is considered a taboo topic.

noun

Definition: A rule or custom that forbids certain actions, words, or objects because they are considered sacred or socially unacceptable.

Example: In some cultures, discussing death is considered a taboo topic.

transitive verb

Definition: To forbid or restrict something from being used or discussed due to social or cultural reasons.

Example: In some cultures, certain topics are taboo and cannot be openly discussed.

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