Vocabulary Cards
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C2 adjective
trenchant
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
C2 noun
trencherman
Meaning
a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
Example
The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.
B1 noun
trend
Meaning
A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.
Example
The current trend of deforestation is alarming.
C1 noun
trepidation
Meaning
a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Example
She opened the letter with some trepidation.
C1 verb
trespass
Meaning
to enter someone's land or property without permission
Example
He was fined for trespassing on private land.
C1 noun
Trespasser
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
C2 noun
trestle
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
C1 noun
triad
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
B2 noun
Trial
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
B2 adjective
tribal
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
B2 noun
tribe
Meaning
a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture
Example
The tribe lived in harmony with nature.
C1 noun
tribulation
Meaning
A difficult time or suffering experience
Example
He endured many tribulations in his early years.
C1 noun
tribunal
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
C1 noun
tribunal of justice
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
C2 noun
tribune
Meaning
a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights
Example
He was seen as a tribune of the common people.
C1 noun
Tributary
Meaning
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
Example
The tributary joins the main river near the city.
B2 noun
tribute
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
A2 noun
Trick
Meaning
a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment
Example
The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.
C1 noun
trickery
Meaning
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
Example
The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.
C1 verb
trickle
Meaning
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
Example
Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.
C1 noun
trickster
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
B1 adjective
Tricky
Meaning
requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with
Example
This math problem is quite tricky to solve.
C2 noun/adjective
tricolor
Meaning
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
Example
The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.
A2 noun
Tricycle
Meaning
a three-wheeled vehicle, especially one for children
Example
The child rode his tricycle in the park.