Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline

"We walked along the beach at twilight."

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twin

noun
/twɪn/

either of two children born at the same time to the same mother

"They have twin girls."

noun
/twɪndʒ/

a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang

"He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend."

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Twist

verb
/twɪst/

to bend or turn something into a coil or spiral shape; to distort.

"He twisted the rope tightly around the pole."

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twister

noun
/ˈtwɪstər/

A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.

"The twister destroyed several houses in the village."

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Twit

noun
/twɪt/

a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone

"Don't be such a twit and listen carefully."

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two

noun
/tuː/

the number following one

"She has two children."

noun
/tuː θɜːrdz/

a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.

"Two-thirds of the students passed the exam."

noun
/ˈtuːsəm/

A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.

"They entered the dance competition as a twosome."

noun
/taɪˈkuːn/

a wealthy, powerful businessperson

"The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers."

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type

noun
/taɪp/

a category of people or things having common characteristics

"What type of music do you like?"

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typhoon

noun
/taɪˈfuːn/

a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans

"The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas."

adjective
/ˈtɪpɪkəl/

having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing

"It was a typical summer day, hot and humid."

adverb
/ˈtɪpɪkli/

in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group

"She typically arrives at work at 9 AM."

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typify

verb
/ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

to represent or be a typical example of something

"His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture."

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typo

noun
/ˈtaɪpoʊ/

a mistake made in typing

"The report was full of typos."

adjective
/ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text

"There was a typographical error in the book."

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typography

noun
/taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing

"Good typography improves the readability of a website."

adjective
/tɪˈrænɪkəl/

exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way

"The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition."

noun
/ˈtɪrəni/

Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.

"The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler."

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Tyrant

noun
/ˈtaɪ.rənt/

a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner

"The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant."

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tyro

noun
/ˈtaɪroʊ/

A beginner or novice in a field or activity.

"As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance."