Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
Tragedy
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
B2 adjective
Tragic
Meaning
very sad; involving death or extreme suffering
Example
The plane crash was a tragic accident.
B1 noun
trail
Meaning
a path or track left by something that has passed
Example
The hikers followed the trail through the forest.
B1 noun
trailer
Meaning
a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods
Example
The movie trailer was released last week.
A1 verb
Train
Meaning
to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity
Example
Athletes train hard for the Olympics.
B2 noun
Trainee
Meaning
a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner
Example
The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.
B1 noun
trainer
Meaning
a person who teaches skills or gives training
Example
The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.
A2 noun
training
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
B2 noun
Trait
Meaning
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
Example
Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.
B2 noun
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.
C1 noun
trajectory
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
B1 noun
Tram car
Meaning
An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street
Example
The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.
C2 noun, verb
trammel
Meaning
A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.
Example
The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students.
C1 verb, noun
tramp
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
C1 verb
trample
Meaning
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
Example
The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
C1 noun
trance
Meaning
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
Example
She stared out of the window as if in a trance.
B2 adjective
tranquil
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
B2 noun
tranquility
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
C1 verb
tranquilize
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
B2 noun
tranquillity
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
C1 verb
transact
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
B2 noun
transaction
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
C2 adjective
transalpine
Meaning
situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy
Example
The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.
C1 adjective
transatlantic
Meaning
crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean
Example
They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.