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Topic: Culture

throng

IPA: /θrɔŋ/

KK: /θrɔŋ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To gather or move together in a large group or crowd.

Example: People began to throng the streets during the festival.

noun

Definition: A large group of people or things that are gathered closely together, often creating a crowded situation.

Example: The throng of fans cheered loudly as the band took the stage.

transitive verb

Definition: To fill a place with a large number of people or things, often moving closely together.

Example: The fans thronged the stadium to see their favorite band perform.

throwaway

IPA: /ˈθroʊəˌweɪ/

KK: /ˈθroʊəˌweɪ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is meant to be used once and then thrown away, often because it is not valuable or important.

Example: Many companies use throwaway packaging to reduce costs.

noun

Definition: An item that is intended to be thrown away after use, often something that is not meant to be kept or reused.

Example: The restaurant provided throwaway containers for takeout food.

throwback

IPA: /ˈθroʊbæk/

KK: /ˈθroʊbæk/

noun

Definition: A return to an earlier style, idea, or characteristic, often reminiscent of the past.

Example: The fashion show featured a throwback to the styles of the 1980s.

thuggish

IPA: /ˈθʌɡɪʃ/

KK: /θʌgɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to violent or aggressive behavior, often associated with criminals or bullies.

Example: The thuggish behavior of the gang frightened the local residents.

thurible

IPA: /ˈθʌr.ɪ.bəl/

KK: /ˈθʌrɪbəl/

noun

Definition: A container used to hold burning incense, often used in religious ceremonies.

Example: During the ceremony, the priest swung the thurible to spread the fragrant smoke throughout the church.

thurifer

IPA: /ˈθʊrɪfər/

KK: /ˈθʊrɪfər/

noun

Definition: A person who carries a container for burning incense during religious ceremonies.

Example: During the mass, the thurifer walked down the aisle, swinging the thurible filled with fragrant incense.

thyrsus

IPA: /ˈθɪərsəs/

KK: /ˈθɪr.səs/

noun

Definition: A type of staff that has a pine cone on top and is decorated with ivy, often associated with the god of wine and festivities in mythology.

Example: The followers of Dionysus carried a thyrsus during the celebrations.

tiara

IPA: /tiˈɑːrə/

KK: /tiˈɑːrə/

noun

Definition: A decorative headpiece, often adorned with jewels, that is typically worn by women during formal events.

Example: She wore a beautiful tiara at the wedding, sparkling in the light.

tierced

IPA: /ˈtɪərst/

KK: /tɪrkt/

adjective

Definition: Divided into three parts, either from top to bottom or side to side.

Example: The painting was tierced, with three distinct sections of color.

tiered

IPA: /tɪəd/

KK: /tɪrd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is arranged in layers or levels, often one above the other.

Example: The cake was beautifully tiered, with three layers of different flavors.

verb

Definition: To arrange or organize in levels or layers, often used in contexts like seating or pricing.

Example: The seating was tiered to give everyone a good view of the stage.

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