Vocabulary Cards
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B2 adjective
Truthful
Meaning
telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere
Example
She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.
B2 noun
Truthfulness
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
A1 verb
try
Meaning
to make an effort to do something; to attempt
Example
I will try my best to help you.
C2 noun
tryst
Meaning
a private romantic meeting between lovers
Example
They arranged a secret tryst in the park.
B2 noun
tsunami
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
A2 noun
tube
Meaning
a hollow cylinder used to convey something, typically fluid
Example
He used a tube to measure the liquid.
C2 noun
Tube-rose
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
B2 verb
tuck
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
A1 noun
tuesday
Meaning
The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
C1 adjective
Tufted
Meaning
having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material
Example
The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room.
C1 noun
tugboat
Meaning
a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships
Example
The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.
B1 noun
tuition
Meaning
the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university
Example
The tuition for the college has increased this year.
B2 noun
Tulip
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
C2 noun
tumbrel
Meaning
A two-wheeled cart, especially one used during the French Revolution to carry prisoners to the guillotine.
Example
The prisoners were carried to the square in a wooden tumbrel.
C2 adjective
tumid
Meaning
Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.
Example
His tumid prose was difficult to read.
B2 noun
tumor
Meaning
an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth
Example
The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.
C1 noun
tumult
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
C1 adjective
tumultuous
Meaning
Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.
Example
They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs.
B2 noun
tundra
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
B1 noun
Tune
Meaning
a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch
Example
She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.
B1 noun
tunnel
Meaning
an underground passage or shaft
Example
They dug a tunnel under the river.
B2 noun
Turban
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
C2 adjective
turbid
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
C1 noun
turbulence
Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.