English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
CEFR Level
an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street
"The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes."
a group of people, animals, or things moving together
"A troop of soldiers marched down the street."
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
"She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition."
relating to or characteristic of the tropics; hot and humid climate
"They spent their vacation on a tropical island surrounded by palm trees."
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
"Bangladesh is located in tropical regions."
Causing difficulty, annoyance, or worry.
"The troublesome child refused to follow the rules."
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
"Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing."
a brass musical instrument with a bright sound; to proclaim loudly
"The band played the trumpet loudly at the parade."
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
"She was too trustful and believed everything he said."
Able to be relied on as honest or truthful.
"She is a trustworthy friend who never lies."
telling or expressing the truth; honest
"He gave a truthful account of the incident."
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
"Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly."
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
"The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless."
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
"She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm."
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
"The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden."
an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth
"The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up."
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
"Polar bears roam across the icy tundra."
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
"The Sikh man wore a colorful turban."
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
"Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor."
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
"Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor."
a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh
"We grew turnips in our vegetable garden."
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
"The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up."
the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company
"The company reported a high turnover in its sales department."
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
"She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone."
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
"We need to tweak the design slightly."
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
"She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick."
the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline
"We walked along the beach at twilight."
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
"The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas."
being the best, final, or most extreme
"Success is the ultimate goal of hard work."
in the end, after everything else
"Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project."
the state of being unable to do something; incapacity
"His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project."
not satisfactory or allowable
"The behavior displayed by the employee was completely unacceptable."
Fully in agreement; with everyone sharing the same opinion.
"The jury reached a unanimous verdict."
with the agreement of all people involved; without opposition
"The committee unanimously agreed to the proposal."
The state of being not available or not accessible.
"The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project."
Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.
"The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting."
Impossible to avoid or prevent.
"Delays were unavoidable due to heavy rain."
not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something
"She was completely unaware of the danger."
not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable
"The unbalanced table kept wobbling."
Too difficult or unpleasant to endure.
"The heat was unbearable in the afternoon."
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
"The team remains unbeaten this season."
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
"The report gave an unbiased view of the situation."
not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable
"Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond."
in a way that shows doubt or lack of certainty
"She glanced uncertainly at the complicated instructions."
the state of being unsure or not knowing what will happen
"Economic uncertainty affects business investments."
not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent
"The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe."
remaining the same over time; not changing
"Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years."