Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈtʌnəl/

an underground passage or shaft

"They dug a tunnel under the river."

noun
/ˈtɜːrbən/

a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head

"The Sikh man wore a colorful turban."

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adjective
/ˈtɜːrbɪd/

Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.

"The river water became turbid after the heavy rains."

noun
/ˈtɜːrbjələns/

Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.

"The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight."

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turbulent

adjective
/ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

"The country went through a turbulent period of political change."

noun
/tʊˈriːn/

A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.

"She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen."

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adjective
/ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/

Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.

"The professor’s lecture was so turgid that many students lost interest."

noun
/ˈtɜːrki/

a large bird native to North America, often eaten at special occasions like Thanksgiving; also the meat of this bird.

"We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner."

noun
/ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

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."

noun
/ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

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."

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turmoil

noun
/ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/

a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty

"The country was in turmoil after the sudden resignation of the prime minister."

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Turn

verb
/tɜːrn/

to change direction or position

"Turn right at the next intersection."

noun
/ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/

a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group

"He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party."

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Turning

noun
/ˈtɜːr.nɪŋ/

a place where a road branches off from another; a side road

"Take the first turning on the left."

noun
/ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh

"We grew turnips in our vegetable garden."

adjective
/ˈtɜːrnkiː/

ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution

"The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses."

noun
/ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity

"The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up."

noun
/ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

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."

noun
/ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/

depraved or wicked behavior or character

"The judge condemned the criminal’s act of moral turpitude."

noun
/ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

a greenish-blue color or gemstone

"She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone."

noun
/ˈtʌrɪt/

A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.

"The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret."

noun
/ˈtɜːrtl/

A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land

"The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach."

noun
/ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.

"She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist."

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tutelar

adjective
/ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

Serving as a guardian or protector.

"The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers."

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adjective
/ˈtjuːtɪləri/

Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.

"Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens."

noun
/ˈtjuːtərʃɪp/

The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.

"He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor."

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tv

noun
/ˈtiːˈviː/

a device used to receive television broadcasts

"I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening."

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tweak

verb
/twiːk/

to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something

"We need to tweak the design slightly."

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Tweet

noun
/twiːt/

a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter

"I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning."

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twelve

adjective
/twɛlv/

the number equivalent to 12

"There are twelve months in a year."

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twentieth

adjective
/ˈtwɛntiəθ/

coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.

"She was born on the twentieth of April."

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twenty

adjective
/ˈtwɛnti/

the number equivalent to 20

"He is twenty years old."

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twice

adverb
/twaɪs/

two times

"I have seen that movie twice."

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twig

noun
/twɪɡ/

a small thin branch of a tree or bush

"She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick."

noun
/ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

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."

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twin

noun
/twɪn/

either of two children born at the same time to the same mother

"They have twin girls."

noun
/twɪndʒ/

a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang

"He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend."

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Twist

verb
/twɪst/

to bend or turn something into a coil or spiral shape; to distort.

"He twisted the rope tightly around the pole."

adjective
/ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority

"The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics."

noun
/ʌnəˈbɪləti/

the state of being unable to do something; incapacity

"His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project."

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umbrella

noun
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/

A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.

"She opened her umbrella as it started to rain."

noun
/ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/

A feeling of resentment or offense.

"She took umbrage at his rude remark."

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Umbra

noun
/ˈʌm.brə/

the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot

"During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra."

adjective
/ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.

"Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception."

adjective
/ˈʌltɪmət/

being the best, final, or most extreme

"Success is the ultimate goal of hard work."

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ulcer

noun
/ˈʌlsər/

a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily

"The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer."

adjective
/ʌlˈtɪəriər/

hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive

"He invited her with an ulterior motive."

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Unable

adjective
/ʌˈneɪbl/

not able to do something

"She was unable to attend the meeting."

adverb
/ˈʌltəmətli/

in the end, after everything else

"Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project."

noun
/ˌʌltɪˈmeɪtəm/

a final demand or statement of terms

"The workers gave the company an ultimatum to raise their wages."