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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."

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tightwad

noun C2
/ˈtaɪtwɒd/

a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser

"Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts."

tillage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˈtɪl.ɪdʒ

The preparation of land for growing crops.

"Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion."

Tiller definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈtɪlər/

A lever used to steer a boat or a person who tills the soil.

"The sailor gripped the tiller firmly to keep the boat on course."

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tilth

noun C2
/tɪlθ/

The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.

"The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds."

noun C2
/ˈtæmbər/ or /ˈtɪmbər/

The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.

"Her voice had a warm timbre that soothed the audience."

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timeworn

adjective C2
/ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.

"The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia."

adjective C2
/ˈtɪmərəs/

showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence

"The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question."

noun C2
/ˈtɪŋktʃər/

a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol

"There was a tincture of sadness in her smile."

verb C2
/ˈtɪpəl/

to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts

"He likes to tipple at the local pub after work."

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tithe

noun C2
/taɪð/

A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.

"He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church."

verb C2
/ˈtɪtəleɪt/

To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.

"The comedian's jokes titillated the audience."

verb C2
/ˈtɪtər/

to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way

"The students began to titter when the projector froze."

adjective C2
/ˈtɪtjələr/

holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work

"She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator."

Toady definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Toady

verb C2
/ˈtoʊdi/

to flatter or behave excessively subserviently toward someone for advantage

"Stop toadying to the manager and speak your mind."

noun C2
/ˈtɒksɪn/

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

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

adjective C2
/ˈtɔɪl.səm/

Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.

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

adjective C2
/tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

relating to barbers or hairdressing

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

noun C2
/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."

adjective C2
/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 C2
/ˈtɔːrpər/

A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

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

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tortious

adjective C2
/ˈtɔːrʃəs/

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

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

Touchstone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈtʌtʃstoʊn/

a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized

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