Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈtoʊstər/

an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices

"I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast."

noun
/təˈbækoʊ/

a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars

"He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare."

noun
/ˈtɒksɪn/

an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen

"The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security."

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Today

noun, adverb
/təˈdeɪ/

on this present day

"She has a meeting today."

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Toe

noun
/toʊ/

any of the five digits at the end of the human foot

"He injured his toe while playing football."

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toga

noun
/ˈtoʊɡə/

A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.

"The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony."

adverb
/təˈɡɛðər/

with each other; in a group or combined form

"They worked together to solve the problem."

Toil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Toil

verb
/tɔɪl/

To work extremely hard and continuously, often with difficulty.

"He had to toil for years to achieve success."

noun
/ˈtɔɪlət/

a fixture used for the disposal of human waste

"The public toilet was clean and well maintained."

adjective
/ˈtɔɪl.səm/

Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.

"The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun."

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token

noun
/ˈtoʊ.kən/

A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.

"She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude."

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noun
ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.

"NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units."

adjective
/ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Able to be endured or put up with; fairly acceptable.

"The pain was tolerable after the medicine."

noun
/ˈtɒlərəns/

The ability or willingness to accept or endure differences, behaviors, or opinions without hostility.

"Her tolerance for different cultures impressed everyone."

adjective
/ˈtɒlərənt/

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.

"He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs."

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verb
/ˈtɒləreɪt/

To allow or endure something unpleasant without interference.

"The teacher will not tolerate rude behavior."

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toleration

noun
/ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.

"The government promoted religious toleration."

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toll

noun
/toʊl/

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.

"The flood took a heavy toll on the village."

noun
/təˈmeɪtoʊ/

a red or yellowish fruit that is typically eaten as a vegetable

"I added some tomato to the salad."

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tome

noun
/toʊm/

a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature

"She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history."

noun, adverb
/təˈmɒroʊ/

the day after today

"We are meeting tomorrow for the project discussion."

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ton

noun
/tʌn/

A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something

"The truck carried a ton of apples to the market."

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tone

noun, verb
/toʊn/

the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

"The tone of the letter was very formal."

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tong

noun
/tɒŋ/

a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects

"He used the tong to pick up the hot coal."

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Tongs

noun
/tɒŋz/

a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things

"Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill."

noun
/tʌŋ/

a fleshy muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking

"She stuck out her tongue playfully."

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tonic

noun
/ˈtɒnɪk/

a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy

"A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day."

adverb, noun
/təˈnaɪt/

on or during the night of the current day

"We're going to the party tonight."

adjective
/tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

relating to barbers or hairdressing

"The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services."

noun
/ˈtɒnʃər/

the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context

"The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation."

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too

adverb
/tuː/

to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible

"She is too tired to continue working."

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tool

noun
/tuːl/

a device or implement used to carry out a particular function

"He used a hammer as a tool to fix the chair."

Tools definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Tools

noun
tuːlz

A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.

"You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree."

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Tooth

noun
/tuːθ/

each of the hard, pointed structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing food

"He has a toothache and needs to see the dentist."

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top

noun
/tɒp/

the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something

"The book is on the top shelf."

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Topaz

noun
/ˈtoʊ.pæz/

a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry

"The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz."

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topic

noun
/ˈtɒpɪk/

a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing

"The topic of the meeting was company expansion."

adjective
/ˈtɒp.məʊst/

highest in position or rank

"The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree."

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topography

noun
/təˈpɒɡrəfi/

the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area

"The topography of the region made construction very challenging."

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topple

verb
/ˈtɒpl/

to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow

"The earthquake caused the old building to topple."

noun
/ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients

"Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields."

adjective
/ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down

"The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state."

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Torch

noun
/tɔːrtʃ/

a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light

"Use the torch to find your way in the dark."

noun, verb
/ˈtɔːr.ment/

severe physical or mental suffering; to cause extreme suffering

"The prisoner was in constant torment."

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tornado

noun
/tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive

"The tornado destroyed several houses in the village."

noun/verb
/tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.

"The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship."

adjective
/ˈtɔːrpɪd/

Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.

"After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated."

torpor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈtɔːrpər/

A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

"The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers."

torque definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/tɔːrk/

A twisting force that causes rotation.

"The mechanic measured the torque of the engine."

noun
/ˈtɔːrənt/

A strong and fast-moving stream of water; a sudden, violent outpouring of something.

"A torrent of rain flooded the streets."