Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
tatty
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
C1 verb
taunt
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
C1 adjective
taut
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
C2 adjective
tautological
Meaning
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
Example
Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological.
C2 noun
tautology
Meaning
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
Example
The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.
C2 adjective
tawdry
Meaning
cheap and showy but of poor quality
Example
She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.
C2 adjective
tawny
Meaning
A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.
Example
The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark.
B1 noun
tax
Meaning
a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales
Example
The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.
B2 noun
taxation
Meaning
The system of imposing and collecting taxes.
Example
Taxation is necessary for funding public services.
A2 noun
taxi
Meaning
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
Example
We hailed a taxi to get to the airport.
A2 noun
Taxi cab
Meaning
A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities
Example
We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.
C2 noun
taxidermy
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
C1 adjective
taxing
Meaning
Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.
Example
Preparing for the exam was a taxing experience.
C2 noun
taxonomist
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
C1 noun
taxonomy
Meaning
The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.
Example
Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.
B2 noun
taxpayer
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
A1 noun
Tea
Meaning
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves
Example
We drink tea every morning at breakfast.
B1 noun
Tea-pot
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
C1 noun
Tea-strainer
Meaning
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
Example
I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.
A1 verb
teach
Meaning
to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something
Example
She teaches English at the local school.
A1 noun
Teacher
Meaning
a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution
Example
The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.
A2 noun
teaching
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
A2 noun
team
Meaning
a group of people working together towards a common goal
Example
Our team won the match after a great effort.
B2 noun
teammate
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.