Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
timbre
Meaning
The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.
Example
Her voice had a warm timbre that soothed the audience.
A1 noun
time
Meaning
a measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
Example
I don’t have enough time to finish the project.
B2 noun
time blocking
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
B1 noun
time management
Meaning
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities
Example
Time management is crucial for success.
B1 verb
timed
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
B2 adjective
timeless
Meaning
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
Example
The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.
B2 adjective
Timely
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
B1 noun
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.
A2 noun
Timetable
Meaning
a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
Example
Please check the train timetable for departure times.
C2 adjective
timeworn
Meaning
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
Example
The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.
B2 adjective
Timid
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
C1 noun
timidity
Meaning
lack of courage or self-confidence
Example
His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.
B1 noun
timing
Meaning
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done
Example
Good timing is essential in business negotiations.
C2 adjective
timorous
Meaning
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
Example
The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.
B1 noun
tin
Meaning
a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)
Example
She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.
C2 noun
tincture
Meaning
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
Example
There was a tincture of sadness in her smile.
C1 noun, verb
tinge
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
C1 verb
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.
C1 noun
tint
Meaning
a slight shade or variation of a color
Example
The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.
A2 adjective
Tiny
Meaning
extremely small in size or amount
Example
The baby bird was tiny and helpless.
A2 noun
tip
Meaning
a small but useful piece of advice
Example
I received a tip on how to improve my presentation.
C2 verb
tipple
Meaning
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
Example
He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.
C1 adjective
tipsy
Meaning
slightly drunk
Example
She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.
C1 adjective
Tiptop
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.