Vocabulaires

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Tabour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈteɪbər/

a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music

"The folk musician played a lively tune on his tabour."

adjective C2
/ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

"He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings."

talisman definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈtælɪzmən/

An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.

"He always carried a small talisman in his pocket for luck."

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talon

noun C2
/ˈtælən/

A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.

"The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons."

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tamp

verb C2
/tæmp/

to press down tightly by packing

"He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it."

noun C2
/ˈtændʒənsi/

the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry

"The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point."

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tarn

noun C2
/tɑːrn/

A small mountain lake or pool.

"We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands."

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tarry

verb C2
/ˈtæri/

To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.

"Do not tarry, or you will miss the train."

noun, adjective C2
/ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.

"A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food."

adjective C2
/ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant

"Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological."

tautology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words

"The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology."

adjective C2
/ˈtɔːdri/

cheap and showy but of poor quality

"She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily."

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tawny

adjective C2
/ˈtɔːni/

A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.

"The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark."

noun C2
/ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.

"The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals."

noun C2
/tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.

"The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect."

noun C2
/tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society

"The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions."

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teetotalism

noun C2
/tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/

the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks

"He practiced teetotalism throughout his life."

telemetry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˈtɛlɪˌmɛtri

The process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument.

"The spacecraft transmitted telemetry data back to Earth."

noun C2
/ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause

"Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy."

adjective C2
/ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.

"It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm."

noun C2
/təˈmɛrɪti/

Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

"He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument."

verb C2
/ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.

"The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue."

adjective C2
/tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.

"The article was criticized for its tendentious tone."

adjective C2
/ˈtɛnɪbrəs/

dark, shadowy, or obscure

"The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds."

tensile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈtɛn.saɪl/

Relating to the ability to be stretched or tensioned without breaking.

"Steel has a very high tensile strength."

noun C2
/ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/

The 300th anniversary of an event.

"The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival."

noun C2
/ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.

"The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters."

noun C2
/ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.

"The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant."

noun C2
/ˈterəpɪn/

a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America

"The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond."

adjective C2
/ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps

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

noun C2
/ˈtɛsteɪtər/

a person who has made a will

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

noun C2
/ˈθɔːməˌtɜrdʒɪst/

A worker of miracles or magician.

"The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks."

noun C2
/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 C2
/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."

theocracy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/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 C2
/θiˈɒkrəsi/

Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.

"Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power."

noun C2
/ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

A person who studies or is an expert in theology.

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

noun C2
/θiˈɒsəfi/

A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.

"Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth."

adverb C2
/ˌðeərˈwɪð/

together with that; in addition to that

"He handed me the contract and the pen therewith."

thermocline definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.

"The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water."

thermogenesis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.

"Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning."

thespian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈθɛspiən/

An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.

"The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country."

adjective C2
/ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete

"She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense."

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thrall

noun C2
/θrɔːl/

The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.

"He was in thrall to the powerful leader."

adjective C2
/ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.

"His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter."

noun C2
/ˈθrɛnədi/

A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.

"The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers."

verb C2
/θrɛʃ/

to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine

"Farmers used machines to thresh the wheat after harvest."

noun C2
/θroʊz/

intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something

"The country was in the throes of a political crisis."

Tiddley definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈtɪd.li/

slightly drunk; small or tiny

"After a few drinks, he felt a bit tiddley."

adjective C2
/ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

unwilling to spend money; stingy

"He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants."