CEFR Level
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
"A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food."
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
"Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological."
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
"The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect."
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."
the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks
"He practiced teetotalism throughout his life."
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
"It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm."
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
"The article was criticized for its tendentious tone."
The 300th anniversary of an event.
"The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival."
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
"The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters."
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
"The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry."
A worker of miracles or magician.
"The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks."
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
"Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality."
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
"The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water."
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
"Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning."
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
"She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense."
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
"His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter."
unwilling to spend money; stingy
"He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants."