Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
tirade
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
A2 noun
tire
Meaning
a rubber covering around a wheel
Example
The car’s tire burst on the highway.
A1 adjective
Tired
Meaning
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Example
I am too tired to continue working.
B2 adjective
tireless
Meaning
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
Example
She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
B2 adjective
Tiresome
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
A2 adjective
tiring
Meaning
causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest
Example
The long journey was extremely tiring.
B1 noun
tissue
Meaning
a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric
Example
She used a tissue to wipe her nose.
C1 adjective
titanic
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
C1 noun
Titbit
Meaning
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
Example
She served delicious titbits at the party.
C2 noun
tithe
Meaning
A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.
Example
He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church.
C2 verb
titillate
Meaning
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
Example
The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
B1 noun
Title
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
C2 verb
titter
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
C2 adjective
titular
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
A1 preposition
to
Meaning
used for expressing motion or direction
Example
She is going to the market.
C2 noun
Toady
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
A2 noun
Toaster
Meaning
an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices
Example
I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.
B1 noun
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.
C2 noun
tocsin
Meaning
an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen
Example
The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.
A1 adverb
Today
Meaning
on this day; at the present time
Example
Today is a beautiful day for a walk.
A2 noun
Toe
Meaning
any of the five digits at the end of the human foot
Example
She stubbed her toe on the chair leg.
C1 noun
toga
Meaning
A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.
Example
The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony.
A1 adverb
Together
Meaning
with each other; in unity; at the same time
Example
We should work together to solve this problem.
B2 verb
Toil
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.