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Topic: Culture

tabooed

IPA: /təˈbuːd/

KK: /tæˈbuːd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is forbidden or not allowed, often due to social or cultural reasons.

Example: Discussing politics at family gatherings is often considered tabooed.

verb

Definition: To prohibit or restrict something, often due to social or cultural reasons.

Example: Certain topics are often tabooed in polite conversation.

tabu

IPA: /təˈbu/

KK: /tæbu/

noun

Definition: A strong social or cultural prohibition against something, often considered sacred or forbidden.

Example: In some cultures, discussing certain topics is considered a tabu.

tabued

IPA: /təˈbuːd/

KK: /tæˈbuːd/

adjective

Definition: Not allowed or accepted in a particular culture or society; something that is considered forbidden or off-limits.

Example: In some cultures, discussing certain topics is considered tabued.

tacitness

IPA: /ˈtæsɪtnəs/

KK: /ˈtæsɪtnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being understood or implied without being openly expressed.

Example: The tacitness of their agreement made it difficult to determine their true intentions.

tackier

IPA: /ˈtækiər/

KK: /ˈtækiər/

adjective

Definition: More unpleasantly sticky or cheap in appearance or quality than something else.

Example: The decorations at the party were tackier than I expected.

tackiest

IPA: /ˈtækiɪst/

KK: /ˈtækiɪst/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is overly showy, cheap, or in poor taste, often in a way that is considered embarrassing or lacking in style.

Example: The decorations at the party were the tackiest I had ever seen, with bright colors and clashing patterns.

tackiness

IPA: /ˈtæki.nəs/

KK: /ˈtækɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being sticky or having an unpleasantly cheap or gaudy appearance.

Example: The tackiness of the decorations made the party feel less elegant.

tactical

IPA: /ˈtæk.tɪ.kəl/

KK: /ˈtæktɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the planning and execution of actions that are intended to achieve a specific goal, often in a military context.

Example: The general devised a tactical plan to outmaneuver the enemy forces.

tactically

IPA: /ˈtæktɪkli/

KK: /ˈtæktɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is planned and calculated to achieve a specific goal or result.

Example: The team approached the game tactically, making strategic decisions at every turn.

tafferel

IPA: /ˈtæfərəl/

KK: /ˈtæfərəl/

noun

Definition: A carved panel, often found on the back of a ship, that serves as a decorative feature.

Example: The ship's tafferal was beautifully carved with intricate designs.

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