Vocabulary Cards
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C1 verb
trudge
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
A1 adjective
True
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
B1 noun
true education
Meaning
Genuine learning that develops both mind and character.
Example
True education builds a noble and beautiful life.
C2 noun
truism
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
A2 adverb
Truly
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
C2 noun
trumpery
Meaning
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
Example
The speech was full of political trumpery.
B2 noun
Trumpet
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
C2 verb
truncate
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
C2 adjective
truncated
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
B1 noun
Trunk
Meaning
a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel
Example
She packed her clothes in the trunk.
C2 noun
truss
Meaning
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
Example
The engineer designed a strong truss for the new bridge.
A2 noun
trust
Meaning
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.
Example
Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.
C1 noun
trustee
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
B2 adjective
Trustful
Meaning
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
Example
She was too trustful and believed everything he said.
B2 adjective
Trustworthy
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
A2 noun
Truth
Meaning
the quality or state of being true; that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality
Example
The witness promised to tell the truth during the court hearing.
B2 adjective
Truthful
Meaning
telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere
Example
She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.
B2 noun
Truthfulness
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
A1 verb
try
Meaning
to make an effort to do something; to attempt
Example
I will try my best to help you.
C2 noun
tryst
Meaning
a private romantic meeting between lovers
Example
They arranged a secret tryst in the park.
B2 noun
tsunami
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
A2 noun
tube
Meaning
a hollow cylinder used to convey something, typically fluid
Example
He used a tube to measure the liquid.
C2 noun
Tube-rose
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
B2 verb
tuck
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.