CEFR Level
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
"Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts."
The preparation of land for growing crops.
"Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion."
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."
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
"The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds."
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."
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
"The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia."
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
"The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question."
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
"There was a tincture of sadness in her smile."
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
"He likes to tipple at the local pub after work."
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."
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
"The comedian's jokes titillated the audience."
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
"The students began to titter when the projector froze."
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."
an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen
"The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security."
Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.
"The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun."
relating to barbers or hairdressing
"The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services."
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."
Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.
"After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated."
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
"The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers."
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
"The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts."
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized
"Her work has become the touchstone of modern literature."
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
"The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding."
easy to control or influence
"The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey."
To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.
"He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him."
A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.
"The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students."
situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy
"The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul."
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
"The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership."
To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.
"The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture."
capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids
"Only transfusible blood types are used in the hospital."
The state or quality of lasting only for a short time.
"The beauty of cherry blossoms lies in their transience."
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
"The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light."
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
"COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease."
to change in form, nature, or substance
"Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold."
to change the order or position of something
"The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article."
the act of changing the order or position of something
"The transposition of digits caused an error in the calculation."
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
"After years of travail, she finally completed her degree."
Excessively sweet or sentimental, like treacle.
"The movie was too treacly for my taste."
Relating to or involving the crime of treason.
"The general was accused of treasonable conduct."
shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
"Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech."
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
"Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding."
a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
"The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm."
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
"The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge."
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
"The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world."
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
"The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident."
Occurring once every three years.
"The art festival is a triennial event in the city."
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
"Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place."
