Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Transient definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Transient

adjective
/ˈtrænziənt/

Lasting only for a short time; temporary.

"The transient nature of the storm surprised everyone."

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noun
/ˈtrænzɪt/

the act of passing through or across a place

"The goods were damaged in transit."

transition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/trænˈzɪʃən/

The process or period of changing from one state or condition to another.

"The company is undergoing a transition to digital operations."

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adjective
/ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

Not permanent; lasting a short time.

"Their happiness was transitory, soon replaced by reality."

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verb
/trænsˈleɪt/

To express the meaning of speech or text in another language.

"She will translate the novel into Bengali."

noun
/trænzˈleɪʃən/

the process of converting text or speech from one language into another

"She completed the translation of the book within two months."

noun
/trænzˈleɪtər/

a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another

"The translator helped the tourists understand the guide."

noun
/trænsˈluːsəns/

the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes

"The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light."

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adjective
/trænsˈluːsənt/

allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images

"She placed the flower in a translucent vase."

adjective
/trænzˈmɪsəbl/

able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another

"COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease."

noun
/trænzˈmɪʃən/

the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease

"The transmission of data over the internet is very fast."

verb
/trænzˈmɪt/

to send or pass something from one place or person to another

"The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance."

verb
/trænzˈmjuːt/

to change in form, nature, or substance

"Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold."

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noun
/trænsˈpærənsi/

the quality of being open and honest; the condition of being easily understood or seen through

"The company is known for its transparency in business practices."

adjective
/trænsˈpɛrənt/

allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be clearly seen

"The glass is transparent enough to see through."

transpiration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˌtræn.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən

The process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere.

"Transpiration plays a key role in maintaining atmospheric moisture."

verb
/trænˈspaɪər/

to occur, happen, or become known

"It transpired that he had lied about his age."

verb
/ˈtrænsplænt/

to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another

"The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient."

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verb
/ˈtrænspɔːrt/

to carry people or goods from one place to another

"The company transports goods across the country."

Transportation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌtræns.pɔːˈteɪ.ʃən/

the action of transporting people or goods

"Public transportation in the city is very efficient."

verb
/trænˈspoʊz/

to change the order or position of something

"The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article."

noun
/ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən/

the act of changing the order or position of something

"The transposition of digits caused an error in the calculation."

adjective
/ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

situated or lying across something

"The transverse road connects two highways."

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Trap

verb
/træp/

to catch or hold something or someone so they cannot escape

"The fox was trapped in a cage."

noun
/ˈtræpɪŋz/

the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status

"The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty."

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Trash

noun
/træʃ/

waste material; things that are no longer useful or wanted

"Please take out the trash before you go to bed."

noun
/ˈtrɔːmə/

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock

"The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma."

adjective
/trɔːˈmætɪk/

Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.

"The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family."

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noun
/trəˈveɪl/

Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.

"After years of travail, she finally completed her degree."

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travel

verb
/ˈtrævəl/

to make a journey, typically to a distant or unfamiliar place

"I love to travel around the world and explore new cultures."

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traveled

verb
/ˈtrævəld/

Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.

"They traveled to Antarctica with a large group."

noun
/ˈtrævələr/

a person who is traveling or who often travels

"The traveler rested at a small inn after a long journey."

noun
/ˈtrævələr/

A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.

"The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands."

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traverse

verb
/trəˈvɜːrs/

To travel across or through something.

"They traversed the desert on camels."

travesty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈtrævɪsti/

A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.

"The trial was a travesty of justice."

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Tray

noun
/treɪ/

a flat, shallow container used for carrying or holding items

"She brought the tea cups on a silver tray."

adjective
/ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.

"The treacherous road made driving difficult."

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treachery

noun
/ˈtrɛtʃəri/

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.

"His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy."

noun
/ˈtriːkəl/

A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.

"She poured treacle over the pancakes."

adjective
/ˈtriːkli/

Excessively sweet or sentimental, like treacle.

"The movie was too treacly for my taste."

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tread

verb
/trɛd/

To walk on or along something.

"Be careful not to tread on the flowers."

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Treason

noun
/ˈtriːzən/

the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government

"He was accused of treason against the state."

adjective
/ˈtriːzənəbl/

Relating to or involving the crime of treason.

"The general was accused of treasonable conduct."

noun, verb
/ˈtrɛʒər/

a collection of valuable things such as gold, jewels, or anything of great worth; to value something highly

"She kept the necklace as a family treasure."

noun
/ˈtrɛʒərər/

a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization

"The treasurer presented the annual financial report."

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treat

verb
/triːt/

to behave toward someone or something in a particular way

"The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery."

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noun
/ˈtriːtɪs/

a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail

"He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory."

noun
/ˈtriːtmənt/

the action or manner of treating someone or something

"She received excellent treatment at the hospital."

noun
/ˈtriːti/

a formally concluded and ratified agreement between states

"The two countries signed a peace treaty."

adjective, noun, verb
/ˈtrɛbəl/

triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music

"The company's profits trebled in just two years."