Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
Trait
Meaning
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
Example
Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.
B2 noun
Traitor
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
C1 noun
trajectory
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
B1 noun
Tram car
Meaning
An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street
Example
The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.
C2 noun, verb
trammel
Meaning
A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.
Example
The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students.
C1 verb, noun
tramp
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
C1 verb
trample
Meaning
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
Example
The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
C1 noun
trance
Meaning
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
Example
She stared out of the window as if in a trance.
B2 adjective
tranquil
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
B2 noun
tranquility
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
C1 verb
tranquilize
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
B2 noun
tranquillity
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
C1 verb
transact
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
B2 noun
transaction
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
C2 adjective
transalpine
Meaning
situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy
Example
The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.
C1 adjective
transatlantic
Meaning
crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean
Example
They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.
C1 verb
transcend
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
C1 noun
transcendence
Meaning
Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.
Example
The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.
C1 adjective
transcendent
Meaning
Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
Example
His art has a transcendent quality.
C1 adjective
transcendental
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
C1 verb
transcribe
Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
B2 noun
transcript
Meaning
a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium
Example
The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.
B1 verb
transfer
Meaning
To move from one place to another; to hand over.
Example
Power transfer was necessary.
C1 adjective
Transferable
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.