Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
thermogenesis
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
A1 pronoun
these
Meaning
used to refer to things or people that are near or present
Example
These are my friends.
B2 noun
thesis
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.
C2 noun
thespian
Meaning
An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.
Example
The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.
A1 pronoun
they
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
They are going to the park.
A2 adjective
Thick
Meaning
having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin
Example
The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.
C1 noun
Thicket
Meaning
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
Example
The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.
B2 adverb
Thickly
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
B2 noun
thickness
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
A2 noun
Thief
Meaning
a person who steals things from others
Example
The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.
B2 noun
thigh
Meaning
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example
He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.
A2 adjective
Thin
Meaning
having little thickness; not thick; slender
Example
She wore a thin jacket in the cold weather.
A1 noun
thing
Meaning
an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with
Example
This is the thing I was looking for.
A1 verb
think
Meaning
to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something
Example
I think this is a good idea.
C1 adjective
thinkable
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
A2 noun
thinking
Meaning
the process of considering or reasoning about something
Example
Her thinking was clear and precise.
A1 adjective
third
Meaning
constituting number three in a sequence
Example
She finished in third place.
A2 adjective
Thirsty
Meaning
feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something
Example
I am very thirsty after running in the heat.
A1 adjective
thirty
Meaning
equivalent to the number 30
Example
He is thirty years old.
A1 pronoun
this
Meaning
used to refer to a person or thing that is close or near in space, time, or thought
Example
This is my favorite book.
B2 noun
Thorn
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
B2 adjective
Thorny
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
B2 adjective
thorough
Meaning
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Example
The report was thorough and well-researched.
C1 noun
thoroughbred
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.