Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
transition
Meaning
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.
C1 adjective
transitory
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
B1 verb
translate
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
B1 noun
translation
Meaning
the process of converting text or speech from one language into another
Example
She completed the translation of the book within two months.
B1 noun
translator
Meaning
a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another
Example
The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.
C2 noun
translucence
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
C1 adjective
translucent
Meaning
allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images
Example
She placed the flower in a translucent vase.
C2 adjective
transmissible
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
B2 noun
transmission
Meaning
the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease
Example
The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.
B2 verb
transmit
Meaning
to send or pass something from one place or person to another
Example
The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.
C2 verb
transmute
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
B2 noun
transparency
Meaning
The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.
Example
Transparency fosters trust in governance.
B2 adjective
Transparent
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
C1 noun
transpiration
Meaning
The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.
Example
Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.
C1 verb
transpire
Meaning
to occur, happen, or become known
Example
It transpired that he had lied about his age.
B2 verb
transplant
Meaning
to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another
Example
The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.
A2 noun/verb
transport
Meaning
The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
Example
Efficient transport systems reduce travel time.
A2 noun
Transportation
Meaning
The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
Example
Efficient transportation reduces costs.
C2 verb
transpose
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article.
C2 noun
transposition
Meaning
the act of changing the order or position of something
Example
The transposition of digits caused an error in the calculation.
C1 adjective
transverse
Meaning
situated or lying across something
Example
The transverse road connects two highways.
B1 noun
Trap
Meaning
a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape
Example
The mouse was caught in the trap overnight.
C1 noun
trappings
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
A2 noun
Trash
Meaning
waste material; refuse; something of poor quality or little value
Example
Please take out the trash before you leave.