Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 adjective
tumid
geschwollen, aufgebläht oder pompös im Stil
Meaning
Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.
Example
His tumid prose was difficult to read.
C2 adjective
turbid
trüb
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
C2 noun
tureen
Suppenterrine
Meaning
A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.
Example
She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen.
C2 adjective
turgid
geschwollen, pompös
Meaning
Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so turgid that many students lost interest.
C2 noun
turncoat
Verräter
Meaning
a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group
Example
He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party.
C2 noun
turpitude
Verderbtheit
Meaning
depraved or wicked behavior or character
Example
The judge condemned the criminal’s act of moral turpitude.
C2 noun
tutelage
Betreuung
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
C2 adjective
tutelar
schützend
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
C2 adjective
tutelary
schutzgöttlich
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
C2 noun
tutorship
Tutorschaft
Meaning
The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.
Example
He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor.
C2 noun
tyro
Anfänger
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.