CEFR Level
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."
A set of three identical copies of something.
"The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use."
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
"The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously."
To divide into three parts.
"The teacher asked the students to trisect the line segment."
One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.
"Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate."
A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.
"The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate."
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
"Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology."
A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.
"The film avoided the usual superhero tropes."
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
"The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur."
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
"He pledged his troth to her before the gathering."
To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.
"He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials."
Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.
"His speech was full of truculence and threats."
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
"She became truculent when her ideas were challenged."
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
"It is a truism that hard work leads to success."
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
"The speech was full of political trumpery."
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
"The article was truncated to fit the limited space."
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
"The meeting was truncated due to time constraints."
a private romantic meeting between lovers
"They arranged a secret tryst in the park."
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
"The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent."
Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.
"His tumid prose was difficult to read."
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
"The river water became turbid after the heavy rains."
