C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

Meaning

To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.

Example

The old man tottered across the street with a cane.

C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

Meaning

a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense

Example

The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.

B1 noun /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

Meaning

a book used for studying a subject in school or college

Example

She bought a new biology textbook for her class.

C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

Meaning

The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.

Example

The government promoted religious toleration.

A2 noun ˌtræn.spɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən

Transportation

Meaning

The movement of people or goods from one place to another.

Example

Efficient transportation reduces costs.

A2 noun /θiːf/

Thief

Meaning

a person who steals things from others

Example

The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.

A1 adjective /ˈtwɛnti/

twenty

Meaning

the number equivalent to 20

Example

He is twenty years old.

B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

Meaning

the action or crime of stealing

Example

The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.

C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

Meaning

Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.

Example

Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.

A1 adjective /truː/

True

Meaning

in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine

Example

It is true that hard work leads to success.

B1 noun /trʌŋk/

Trunk

Meaning

a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel

Example

She packed her clothes in the trunk.

C1 noun /ˈtæntrəm/

tantrum

Meaning

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

Example

The child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get the toy.

C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

Meaning

to represent or be a typical example of something

Example

His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.

B1 noun ˈtaɪmər

timer

Meaning

An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.

Example

He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.

C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

Meaning

an adult female tiger

Example

The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.

B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

Meaning

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.

Example

She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.

B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

Meaning

A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.

Example

She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.

B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

Meaning

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

Example

She began to tremble with fear before speaking.

A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

Meaning

a fixture used for the disposal of human waste

Example

The public toilet was clean and well maintained.

B1 noun /twiːt/

Tweet

Meaning

a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter

Example

I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.

C2 verb /trəˈdjuːs/

traduce

Meaning

To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.

Example

He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him.

B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

Meaning

A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.

Example

The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.

C2 noun /ˈθɔːməˌtɜrdʒɪst/

thaumaturgist

Meaning

A worker of miracles or magician.

Example

The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks.

B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

Meaning

used to express relief or gratitude

Example

Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.

C2 noun ˈtræn.zi.əns

transience

Meaning

The state or fact of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.

Example

The transience of youth makes it more precious.

B2 verb /tæp/

tap

Meaning

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

Example

He tapped on the door to get her attention.

B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

Meaning

a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers

Example

Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.

C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

Meaning

to change in form, nature, or substance

Example

Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.

B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

Meaning

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

Example

Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.

B1 noun /ˈtriːtmənt/

Treatment

Meaning

medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something

Example

The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.

C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

Meaning

allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images

Example

She placed the flower in a translucent vase.

A2 noun /tjuːb/

tube

Meaning

a hollow cylinder used to convey something, typically fluid

Example

He used a tube to measure the liquid.

B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

Meaning

to work extremely hard for long periods

Example

Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.

B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

Meaning

telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere

Example

She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.

B2 verb /triːd/

tread

Meaning

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

Example

Don't tread on the flowers.

B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

Meaning

An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.

Example

She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.

B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

Meaning

a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12

Example

The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.

C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

Meaning

to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble

Example

The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.

B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

Meaning

a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth

Example

Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.

A2 preposition /tɪl/

till

Meaning

up to the time of; until

Example

She waited till midnight for his call.

C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

Meaning

To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.

Example

Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.

B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

Meaning

A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine

Example

Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.

C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

Meaning

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

Example

A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

Meaning

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

Example

He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.

C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

Meaning

Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.

Example

The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.

C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

Meaning

Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.

Example

Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.

C1 adjective ˈtæktɪkəl

tactical

Meaning

Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.

Example

Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.

B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

Meaning

gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged

Example

The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

Meaning

having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with

Example

The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.

C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

Meaning

To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

Example

They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.

B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

Meaning

A great victory or achievement.

Example

The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.

B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

Meaning

The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.

Example

The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

Meaning

according to custom or long-established practice

Example

Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.

B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

Meaning

an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior

Example

She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.

C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

Meaning

A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.

Example

The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.

C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

Meaning

Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.

Example

The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.

C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

Meaning

Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.

Example

His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.

C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

Meaning

to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

Example

The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.

A2 noun /ˈθiːətər/

theater

Meaning

a building or area for dramatic performances

Example

We are going to the theater tonight.

A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

Meaning

a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court

Example

He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.

B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

Meaning

a person whose job is making and altering clothes

Example

The tailor measured him for a new suit.

C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

Meaning

A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.

Example

She poured treacle over the pancakes.

B1 verb /tɛnd/

tend

Meaning

To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.

Example

She tends to wake up early in the morning.

B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

Meaning

a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods

Example

The movie trailer was released last week.

A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

Meaning

firmly held in place, not loose or slack

Example

The knot was too tight to untie.

B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

Meaning

a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building

Example

The tower stood tall above the city.

A2 noun /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/

teenager

Meaning

a person aged between 13 and 19 years.

Example

Teenagers often enjoy hanging out with friends.

C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

Meaning

to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly

Example

He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.

B2 noun /θret/

Threat

Meaning

a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger

Example

The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.

C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrpɪd/

torpid

Meaning

Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.

Example

After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated.

C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

Meaning

showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.

Example

He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.

C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

Meaning

Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.

Example

The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.

A1 noun /tɒp/

top

Meaning

the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something

Example

The book is on the top shelf.

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

A2 noun /ˈtælənt/

talent

Meaning

natural aptitude or skill

Example

She has a great talent for painting.

C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

Meaning

Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe

Example

It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.

C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

Meaning

a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong

Example

The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.

B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

Meaning

in a tight manner; firmly; securely

Example

Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.

C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

Meaning

The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.

Example

NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.

C2 adjective /ˈtriːzənəbl/

treasonable

Meaning

Relating to or involving the crime of treason.

Example

The general was accused of treasonable conduct.

B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

Meaning

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.

Example

The flood took a heavy toll on the village.

B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

Meaning

a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters

Example

She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.

B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

Meaning

the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject

Example

Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.

B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

Meaning

a path or track left by something that has passed

Example

The hikers followed the trail through the forest.

C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

Meaning

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

Example

He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.

B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

Meaning

to make something more secure or less loose

Example

He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.

A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

Meaning

to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform

Example

The band will tour several cities this summer.

B2 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

traditional economy

Meaning

An economic system based on customs and traditions, often involving barter trade.

Example

Tribes still practice a traditional economy based on barter trade.

C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

Meaning

Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.

Example

The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.

B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

Meaning

able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal

Example

The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.

B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

Meaning

a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture

Example

The tribe lived in harmony with nature.

B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

Meaning

a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars

Example

He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.

C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

Meaning

Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.

Example

The journey through the desert was long and torturous.

A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.ni/

Tiny

Meaning

extremely small in size or amount

Example

The baby bird was tiny and helpless.

A2 adjective /ˈteɪ.sti/

Tasty

Meaning

having a pleasant flavor; delicious

Example

The pizza was really tasty with fresh ingredients.

A2 noun /ˈtɜːrki/

turkey

Meaning

a large bird native to North America, often eaten at special occasions like Thanksgiving; also the meat of this bird.

Example

We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.

A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

Meaning

used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

They are going to the park.

B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

Meaning

a person who pays tax to the government

Example

The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.

A2 noun /teɪp/

tape

Meaning

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

Example

I need some tape to seal this box.

C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

Meaning

Of exceptional strength, size, or power.

Example

The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.

A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

Meaning

used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

I saw them at the park yesterday.

B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

Meaning

to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down

Example

The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.

B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

Meaning

a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else

Example

The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.

B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

Meaning

Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.

Example

He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.

C2 adjective /trænsˈfjuːzəbl̩/

transfusible

Meaning

capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids

Example

Only transfusible blood types are used in the hospital.

A2 noun /træʃ/

Trash

Meaning

waste material; refuse; something of poor quality or little value

Example

Please take out the trash before you leave.

A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

Meaning

to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity

Example

Athletes train hard for the Olympics.

B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Meaning

a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine

Example

She took a tablet to relieve her headache.

C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

Meaning

Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.

Example

The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.

C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

Meaning

showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others

Example

His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

A2 noun /ˈtraɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Tricycle

Meaning

a three-wheeled vehicle, especially one for children

Example

The child rode his tricycle in the park.

A2 noun /ˈtʊərɪst/

tourist

Meaning

a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure

Example

The city attracts many tourists every year.

C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

Meaning

Small corrections or improvements made to something.

Example

The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.

C2 noun /tʊˈriːn/

tureen

Meaning

A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.

Example

She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen.

B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

Meaning

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

Example

Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.

A1 pronoun /ðiːz/

these

Meaning

used to refer to things or people that are near or present

Example

These are my friends.

C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

Meaning

a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs

Example

The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.

C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

Meaning

a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico

Example

The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.

A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

Meaning

the profession or practice of teaching

Example

Teaching is a noble profession.

C1 noun /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

Meaning

A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.

Example

They entered the dance competition as a twosome.