Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 adjective
terrestrial
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
C1 adjective
terse
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
C1 adjective
tertiary
Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
C1 noun
testament
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
C1 noun
Testimonial
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
C1 noun
testimonials
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
C1 adjective
testy
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
C1 verb
tether
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
C1 adjective
thematic
Meaning
Relating to or based on a theme.
Example
The book is organized into thematic chapters.
C1 adjective
theological
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
C1 noun
theology
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
C1 verb
theorize
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
C1 adverb
thereabout
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
C1 adverb
therefor
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
C1 adverb
Therein
Meaning
in that place; in that respect
Example
The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.
C1 adverb
Thereof
Meaning
of that; from that
Example
The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.
C1 adverb
Thereto
Meaning
to that; in addition to that
Example
The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.
C1 adverb
Thereupon
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
C1 noun
thermal stress
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
C1 noun
Thicket
Meaning
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
Example
The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.
C1 adjective
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
thoroughbred
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
C1 noun
thoroughfare
Meaning
a main road or public highway that goes through a place
Example
The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.
C1 verb
thrash
Meaning
to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently
Example
The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.