Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

"The loud thunder terrified the children."

adjective
/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.

"The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island."

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territory

noun
/ˈtɛrɪˌtɔːri/

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler, government, or state.

"The bird fiercely defended its territory."

noun
/ˈtɛrər/

Extreme fear or dread.

"The villagers fled in terror during the attack."

noun
/ˈtɛrərɪzəm/

the use of violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

"Terrorism is a serious threat to global peace and security."

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terrorist

noun
/ˈtɛrərɪst/

a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

"The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack."

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terse

adjective
/tɜːrs/

brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words

"His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly."

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tertiary

adjective
/ˈtɜːrʃieri/

third in order, rank, or level

"He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university."

adjective
/ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps

"The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry."

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test

noun
/tɛst/

a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something

"The test results will determine whether the treatment is effective."

noun
/ˈtɛstəmənt/

a person's will; or strong evidence of something

"His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication."

noun
/ˈtɛsteɪtər/

a person who has made a will

"The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator."

verb
/ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence

"She was called to testify in court about the accident."

noun
/ˌtɛstɪˈmoʊniəl/

A formal statement testifying to someone's character, qualifications, or the quality of a product or service.

"The company shared a glowing testimonial from a satisfied customer."

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noun
/ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.

"Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation."

noun
/ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni/

A formal statement given in a court of law or evidence supporting a fact.

"Her testimony in court helped convict the criminal."

noun
/ˈtɛstɪŋ/

the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out

"The testing of the new software is still ongoing."

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testy

adjective
/ˈtɛsti/

Easily irritated or annoyed.

"He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly."

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tether

verb
/ˈtɛðər/

To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.

"The farmer tethered the goat to a post."

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text

noun
/tɛkst/

a written or printed work or passage, especially a book or document

"The teacher asked us to read the text on page 50."

noun
/ˈtɛkstbʊk/

a book used for studying a subject in school or college

"She bought a new biology textbook for her class."

noun
/ˈtek.staɪl/

a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers

"Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry."

noun
/ˈtɛkstʃər/

the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance

"The fabric has a soft and smooth texture."

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than

conjunction
/ðæn/

used to introduce the second element in a comparison

"She is taller than her brother."

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Thank

verb
/θæŋk/

to express gratitude to someone

"I want to thank you for your help."

adjective
/ˈθæŋk.fəl/

pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative

"I am thankful for all your help and support."

adverb
/ˈθæŋkfəli/

used to express relief or gratitude

"Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting."

noun
/θæŋks/

an expression of gratitude

"Thanks for helping me with the project."

noun
/ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal

"We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family."

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that

pronoun
/ðæt/

used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard

"That is my book on the table."

noun
/ˈθɔːməˌtɜrdʒɪst/

A worker of miracles or magician.

"The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks."

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thaw

verb
/θɔː/

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

"The ice began to thaw in the sun."

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the

article
/ðə/

used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known

"The sun rises in the east."

noun
/ˈθiː.ɑːr.ki/

Rule or government by the gods; divine sovereignty.

"In ancient cultures, some societies believed in thearchy where gods directly guided human affairs."

noun
/ˈθiːətər/

a building or area for dramatic performances

"We are going to the theater tonight."

adjective
/θiˈætrɪkl/

Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.

"Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause."

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theft

noun
/θɛft/

the action or crime of stealing

"The theft of his wallet was reported to the police."

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their

pronoun
/ðɛər/

belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned

"Their house is on the corner."

pronoun
/ðɛərz/

belonging to them; that which is theirs

"This book is theirs, not ours."

noun
/ˈθiːɪzəm/

Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.

"Theism is central to many world religions."

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them

pronoun
/ðɛm/

used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

"I saw them at the park yesterday."

adjective
/θiːˈmætɪk/

Relating to or based on a theme.

"The book is organized into thematic chapters."

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theme

noun
/θiːm/

the subject or topic of a speech, essay, exhibition, or discussion

"The theme of the conference was sustainability."

pronoun
/ðəmˈsɛlvz/

used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself

"They fixed the problem themselves."

then

adverb
/ðɛn/

at that time; next in order of time or place

"We went to the park, and then we had lunch."

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noun
/θiˈɒkrəsi/

A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.

"The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority."

noun
/θiˈɒkrəsi/

Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.

"Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power."

noun
/ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

A person who studies or is an expert in theology.

"Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality."

adjective
/ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.

"He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice."

noun
/θiˈɒlədʒi/

The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.

"She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university."