Vocabulary Cards
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A2 verb
touch
Meaning
to put your hand or finger on something; to make physical contact
Example
Please don't touch the wet paint.
C1 noun/verb
touch-up
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
B2 noun
touchdown
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
B2 adjective
Touching
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
C2 noun
Touchstone
Meaning
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness
Example
His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.
C1 adjective
Touchy
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
A2 adjective
tough
Meaning
strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with
Example
He had a tough day at work.
A2 verb
Tour
Meaning
to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform
Example
The band will tour several cities this summer.
B1 noun
tourism
Meaning
The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.
Example
Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.
A2 noun
tourist
Meaning
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example
The city attracts many tourists every year.
B1 noun
tournament
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
C2 noun
tourniquet
Meaning
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
Example
The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
C1 verb
tout
Meaning
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
Example
The company touted its new product as a game-changer.
A2 preposition
toward
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
She walked toward the door.
A2 preposition
towards
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
He is running towards the park.
A2 noun
Towel
Meaning
a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying
Example
She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.
B1 noun
tower
Meaning
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
Example
The tower stood tall above the city.
A1 noun
town
Meaning
a human settlement smaller than a city
Example
The town was quiet on Sundays.
B2 adjective
Toxic
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
C1 noun
toxic emissions
Meaning
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
Example
Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.
B2 noun
toxic gases
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
A1 noun
toy
Meaning
an object for children to play with
Example
The child received a toy car for his birthday.
B2 noun, verb
trace
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
C1 noun
Trachea
Meaning
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
Example
The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.