CEFR Level
beyond ordinary limits; surpassing or excelling
"The singer delivered a transcendent performance."
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
"Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences."
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
"The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes."
Able to be moved, passed, or changed from one person, place, or situation to another.
"The ticket is transferable to another passenger."
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
"The transference of knowledge is essential in education."
A person who transfers something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, to another.
"The transferrer is responsible for ensuring the property is legally passed on."
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
"The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident."
to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin
"He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules."
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
"The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it."
Lasting only for a short time; temporary.
"The transient nature of the storm surprised everyone."
Not permanent; lasting a short time.
"Their happiness was transitory, soon replaced by reality."
allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images
"She placed the flower in a translucent vase."
The process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere.
"Transpiration plays a key role in maintaining atmospheric moisture."
to occur, happen, or become known
"It transpired that he had lied about his age."
situated or lying across something
"The transverse road connects two highways."
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
"The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty."
To travel across or through something.
"They traversed the desert on camels."
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
"The trial was a travesty of justice."
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
"The treacherous road made driving difficult."
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
"His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy."
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
"She poured treacle over the pancakes."
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
"He was accused of treason against the state."
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
"The treasurer presented the annual financial report."
a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail
"He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory."
triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
"The company's profits trebled in just two years."
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
"A small tremor was felt before the earthquake."
a long narrow ditch dug in the ground for defense in warfare
"Soldiers hid in the trench during the enemy attack."
a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
"She opened the letter with some trepidation."
to enter someone's land or property without permission
"He was fined for trespassing on private land."
a person who enters someone's property without permission
"The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence."
a group of three closely related people or things
"The project was managed by a triad of experts."
a state of great trouble, suffering, or distress
"She remained strong through all the trials and tribulations of life."
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
"The case was heard in an international tribunal."
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
"The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly."
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
"The tributary joins the main river near the city."
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
"The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery."
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
"Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain."
A person who cheats or deceives people.
"The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone."
A thing of little value or importance; also a layered dessert.
"He dismissed the issue as a mere trifle."
Of little importance or value; trivial.
"The mistake was trifling and easily corrected."
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
"The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy."
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
"The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power."
a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive
"She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir."
One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.
"The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins."
A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.
"The photographer set up his camera on a tripod."
Overused and lacking originality.
"The speech was full of trite phrases."
Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.
"The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music."
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
"The cows drank water from the wooden trough."
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
"The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage."
A student who stays away from school without permission.
"The teacher punished the truant for skipping class."
