Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
temerity
Meaning
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
Example
He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument.
C2 verb
temporize
Meaning
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Example
The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.
C2 adjective
tendentious
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
C2 adjective
tenebrous
Meaning
dark, shadowy, or obscure
Example
The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds.
C2 adjective
tensile
Meaning
Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.
Example
The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.
C2 noun
tercentenary
Meaning
The 300th anniversary of an event.
Example
The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival.
C2 noun
tergiversation
Meaning
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
Example
The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.
C2 noun
termagant
Meaning
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
Example
The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.
C2 noun
terrapin
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
C2 adjective
tessellated
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
C2 noun
testator
Meaning
a person who has made a will
Example
The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.
C2 noun
thaumaturgist
Meaning
A worker of miracles or magician.
Example
The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks.
C2 noun
thearchy
Meaning
Rule or government by the gods; divine sovereignty.
Example
In ancient cultures, some societies believed in thearchy where gods directly guided human affairs.
C2 noun
theism
Meaning
Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
Example
Theism is central to many world religions.
C2 noun
theocracy
Meaning
A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
Example
The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.
C2 noun
theocrasy
Meaning
Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.
Example
Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.
C2 noun
theologian
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
C2 noun
theosophy
Meaning
A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.
Example
Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth.
C2 adverb
Therewith
Meaning
together with that; in addition to that
Example
He handed me the contract and the pen therewith.
C2 noun
thermocline
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
C2 noun
thermogenesis
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
C2 noun
thespian
Meaning
An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.
Example
The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.
C2 adjective
thoroughgoing
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
C2 noun
thrall
Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.