Vocabulaires

relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something

perceptible by touch; real and concrete

Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.

a large, heavy military vehicle that moves on tracks and is armed with weapons

A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.

A place where animal hides are processed into leather.

To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.

Something that excites desire or interest, often by being just out of reach.

Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.

An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.

to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound

a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together

To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.

A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.

A large hairy spider found in warm regions.

Delayed; arriving or happening late.

a goal or objective that one aims to achieve

A tax imposed by the government on imported or exported goods, also known as duty, customs tax, or levy.

A small mountain lake or pool.

To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.

A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.

To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.

A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.

a piece of work or duty to be done

the sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style

Having a pleasant, distinct flavor; delicious.

A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.

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

Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.

to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

stretched or pulled tight; tense

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

the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words

cheap and showy but of poor quality

A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.

a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales

The system of imposing and collecting taxes.

A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.

A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities

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

Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.

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

The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.

a person who pays tax to the government

a hot drink made by infusing the dried, crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water

a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea

a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea

to impart knowledge or skill to someone by instruction or example