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Topic: Culture

titulary

IPA: /ˈtɪtʃʊləri/

KK: /ˈtɪtʃʊˌlɛri/

noun

Definition: A person who holds a title, often without the responsibilities that come with it.

Example: The titulary of the estate was a distant relative who rarely visited.

toastmaster

IPA: /ˈtoʊstˌmæs.tər/

KK: /ˈtoʊstˌmæs.tɚ/

noun

Definition: A person who leads a formal gathering, especially at a banquet, by proposing toasts and introducing speakers.

Example: The toastmaster kept the event lively by sharing funny stories and introducing each speaker with enthusiasm.

toastmistress

IPA: /ˈtoʊstˌmɪstrəs/

KK: /ˈtoʊstˌmɪstrəs/

noun

Definition: A woman who leads the toasts and introduces speakers at a formal gathering or banquet.

Example: The toastmistress welcomed everyone and introduced the first speaker of the evening.

tobacco

IPA: /təˈbækoʊ/

KK: /təˈbækoʊ/

noun

Definition: A plant whose leaves are dried and used to make products like cigarettes and cigars, often smoked or chewed.

Example: Many people are trying to quit using tobacco for their health.

toga

IPA: /ˈtoʊɡə/

KK: /ˈtoʊgə/

noun

Definition: A loose, one-piece garment that was worn by men in ancient Rome, often draped over the body.

Example: During the festival, many men wore a toga to celebrate in traditional style.

togaed

IPA: /ˈtoʊɡəd/

KK: /ˈtoʊɡəd/

adjective

Definition: Dressed in or covered by a traditional Roman garment called a toga, typically worn by men in ancient Rome.

Example: The students dressed in togaed attire for the themed party.

togate

IPA: /ˈtoʊɡeɪt/

KK: /tōˈɡāt/

adjective

Definition: Dressed in a traditional Roman garment called a toga, often associated with ancient Roman culture and used in formal settings.

Example: The statue depicted a togate figure, symbolizing wisdom and authority in ancient Rome.

togated

IPA: //ˈtoʊɡeɪtɪd//

KK: /tōˈgātəd/

adjective

Definition: Wearing a toga or gown, typically associated with formal or ceremonial occasions.

Example: The students were togated for their graduation ceremony, looking proud in their gowns.

tokenism

IPA: /ˈtoʊ.kə.nɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈtoʊkənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The practice of making a superficial or symbolic effort to include people from underrepresented groups, often to avoid criticism or to give the appearance of fairness without making real changes.

Example: The company's hiring practices were criticized for tokenism, as they only hired a few individuals from diverse backgrounds without changing the overall culture.

tokonoma

IPA: /ˌtoʊkəˈnoʊmə/

KK: /tōkəˈnōmə/

noun

Definition: A small space or alcove in a Japanese home used to display art, flowers, or decorative items.

Example: In the traditional Japanese house, the tokonoma is often the focal point of the living room, showcasing beautiful flower arrangements.

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