Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
temperate
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
A2 noun
temperature
Meaning
The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Example
Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.
C1 adjective
tempered
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
C1 noun
Tempest
Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
C1 adjective
tempestuous
Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
B1 noun
temple
Meaning
a building used for the worship of a god or gods
Example
They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.
B2 noun
tempo
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
C1 adjective
temporal
Meaning
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
Example
The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.
B1 adverb
temporarily
Meaning
for a limited time; not permanently
Example
The road is closed temporarily for repairs.
B1 adjective
temporary
Meaning
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Example
She found a temporary job during the summer break.
B2 noun
temporary settlements
Meaning
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
Example
Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.
C2 verb
temporize
Meaning
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Example
The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.
B1 verb
tempt
Meaning
to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise
Example
The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery.
B2 noun
Temptation
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
C1 noun
tempter
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
B1 adjective
Tempting
Meaning
appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring
Example
The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.
A1 noun
ten
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
C1 adjective
tenable
Meaning
able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection
Example
His argument was strong and tenable in court.
C1 adjective
tenacious
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
C1 noun
tenacity
Meaning
Determination, persistence, and the quality of not giving up
Example
His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.
B2 noun
tenancy
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
B2 noun
Tenant
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
B1 verb
tend
Meaning
To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.
Example
She tends to wake up early in the morning.
B2 noun
Tendency
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.