Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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Torrential

adjective
/təˈrɛnʃəl/

Relating to or resembling a torrent; very heavy and fast flowing.

"The hikers were caught in torrential rain."

adjective
/ˈtɒrɪd/

Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.

"The desert heat was torrid during the day."

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torso

noun
/ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

"The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail."

noun
/tɔːrˈtiːə/

A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.

"She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla."

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tortious

adjective
/ˈtɔːrʃəs/

Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.

"The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts."

noun
/ˈtɔːr.təs/

A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.

"The tortoise slowly crossed the garden."

adjective
/ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.

"The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult."

noun
/ˈtɔːtʃər/

the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something

"He was subjected to torture during the interrogation."

adjective
/ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.

"The journey through the desert was long and torturous."

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toss

verb
/tɔs/

To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.

"He tossed the keys onto the table."

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total

adjective, noun, verb
/ˈtoʊ.təl/

the whole amount; complete

"The total cost was too high."

adverb
/ˈtoʊtəli/

completely or in an absolute way

"She was totally shocked by the news."

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totem

noun
/ˈtoʊtəm/

A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.

"The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures."

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totter

verb
/ˈtɑːtər/

To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.

"The old man tottered across the street with a cane."

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touch

verb/noun
/tʌtʃ/

to make contact with something or someone, usually with the hands

"He touched the painting carefully."

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touch-up

noun/verb
/ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

Small corrections or improvements made to something.

"The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting."

noun
/ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football

"The plane made a smooth touchdown."

adjective
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/

causing strong feelings of sympathy, sadness, or tenderness

"The movie had a touching ending that made everyone cry."

noun
/ˈtʌtʃstoʊn/

a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized

"Her work has become the touchstone of modern literature."

adjective
/ˈtʌtʃi/

easily offended or sensitive to criticism or remarks

"Be careful what you say, he's very touchy about his work."

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tough

adjective
/tʌf/

strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with

"He had a tough day at work."

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Tour

noun/verb
/tʊr/

a journey or trip, often for pleasure, during which you visit different places

"They went on a tour of Europe last summer."

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noun
/ˈtʊərɪzəm/

the business or activity of visiting places for pleasure

"Tourism plays a vital role in the country’s economy."

noun
/ˈtʊərɪst/

a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure

"The city attracts many tourists every year."

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noun
/ˈtʊənəmənt/

a competition in which players or teams compete against each other for a prize

"The tournament was held in the city center."

noun
/ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels

"The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding."

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tout

verb
/taʊt/

to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively

"The company touted its new product as a game-changer."

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toward

preposition
/tɔːrd/

in the direction of

"She walked toward the door."

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towards

preposition
/tɔːrdz/

in the direction of

"He is running towards the park."

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Towel

noun
/ˈtaʊəl/

a piece of absorbent cloth used for drying or wiping

"She grabbed a towel after her shower."

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tower

noun
/ˈtaʊər/

a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building

"The tower stood tall above the city."

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town

noun
/taʊn/

a human settlement smaller than a city

"The town was quiet on Sundays."

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Toxic

adjective
/ˈtɒksɪk/

poisonous or harmful; causing damage physically or emotionally

"The waste materials were highly toxic to the environment."

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noun
ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.

"Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere."

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noun
ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death

"Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution."

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toy

noun
/tɔɪ/

an object for children to play with

"The child received a toy car for his birthday."

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trace

noun, verb
/treɪs/

a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something

"She traced the path of the river on the map."

noun
/ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/

the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe

"The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open."

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track

noun
/træk/

a path, route, or course followed by someone or something

"He ran along the track every morning."

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noun
ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

"Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals."

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tract

noun
/trækt/

an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet

"The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary."

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adjective
/ˈtræktəbəl/

easy to control or influence

"The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey."

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trade

noun, verb
/treɪd/

The action of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services.

"The company trades in electronic goods worldwide."

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noun
/treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.

"Trade facilitation boosts economic growth."

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noun
ˈtreɪd.ɒf

A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.

"There is always a trade-off between price and quality."

noun
/ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product

"The company’s logo is its trademark."

noun
/ˈtreɪ.dər/

a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit

"The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods."

noun
/ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

the act or business of buying and selling goods or services

"She made a fortune through online trading."

noun
/trəˈdɪʃən/

the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation

"It is a tradition to celebrate New Year with family."

adjective
/trəˈdɪʃənəl/

existing in or as part of a tradition

"The traditional dance of this village is performed every year."