Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
trident
Meaning
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
Example
The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.
C2 adjective
triennial
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
C1 noun
Trifle
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
C1 adjective
Trifling
Meaning
of little importance; trivial; insignificant
Example
Don't worry about such trifling matters.
B2 verb
trigger
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
B2 verb
triggers
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
B2 noun
trillion
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
C1 noun
trilogy
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
B2 adjective
Trim
Meaning
neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit
Example
She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.
C2 noun
trimness
Meaning
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
Example
Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.
C1 noun
trinity
Meaning
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Example
The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.
C1 noun
trinket
Meaning
a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive
Example
She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir.
B2 noun
trio
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
A1 noun
trip
Meaning
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Example
They took a trip to the mountains last summer.
B1 verb
triple
Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.
C1 noun
triplet
Meaning
One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.
Example
The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins.
C2 noun
triplicate
Meaning
A set of three identical copies of something.
Example
The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.
C2 noun
triplicity
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
C1 noun
tripod
Meaning
A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.
Example
The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.
C2 verb
trisect
Meaning
To divide into three parts.
Example
The teacher asked the students to trisect the line segment.
C1 adjective
trite
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
B2 noun
triumph
Meaning
A great victory or achievement.
Example
The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.
B2 adjective
Triumphant
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
C2 noun
triumvir
Meaning
One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.
Example
Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.