Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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tempo

noun
/ˈtɛmpoʊ/

The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.

"The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual."

adjective
/ˈtɛmpərəl/

Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.

"The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life."

adverb
/ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

for a limited time; not permanently

"The road is closed temporarily for repairs."

adjective
/ˈtɛmpərɛri/

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

"She found a temporary job during the summer break."

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noun
ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.

"Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration."

verb
/ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.

"The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue."

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tempt

verb
/tɛmpt/

to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise

"The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery."

noun
/temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something

"He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake."

noun
/ˈtɛmptər/

a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong

"The tempter whispered false promises into his ear."

adjective
/ˈtemptɪŋ/

appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring

"The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window."

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ten

noun
/tɛn/

the number following nine and preceding eleven

"I have ten apples in the basket."

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tenable

adjective
/ˈtɛnəbl/

able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection

"His argument was strong and tenable in court."

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adjective
/təˈneɪʃəs/

holding firmly to something; persistent and determined

"She was tenacious in pursuing her goals."

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noun
/təˈnæsəti/

the quality of being persistent, determined, and not easily giving up

"His tenacity helped him succeed despite many failures."

noun
/ˈtɛnənsi/

The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.

"The tenancy agreement was signed for two years."

noun
/ˈtɛnənt/

A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

"The tenant paid the rent on time every month."

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tend

verb
/tɛnd/

To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.

"She tends to wake up early in the morning."

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Tendency

noun
/ˈtɛndənsi/

An inclination or likelihood to behave in a certain way.

"He has a tendency to forget small details."

adjective
/tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.

"The article was criticized for its tendentious tone."

verb, noun, adjective
/ˈtɛndər/

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

"The company tendered its resignation to the board."

noun
/ˈten.dər.nəs/

gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged

"The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child."

adjective
/ˈtɛnɪbrəs/

dark, shadowy, or obscure

"The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds."

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tenement

noun
/ˈtɛnəmənt/

a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition

"The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city."

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tenet

noun
/ˈtɛnɪt/

a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true

"Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy."

noun
/ˈtɛnɪs/

a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court

"He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends."

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tenor

noun
/ˈtɛnər/

the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto

"The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring."

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tense

noun, adjective, verb
/tɛns/

a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious

"She felt tense before the interview."

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adjective
/ˈtɛn.saɪl/

Relating to the ability to be stretched or tensioned without breaking.

"Steel has a very high tensile strength."

noun
/ˈtɛn.ʃən/

A state of being stretched tight; mental or emotional strain.

"There was a lot of tension in the room before the exam results were announced."

Tent

noun
/tɛnt/

a portable shelter made of fabric, supported by poles and ropes

"We set up a tent for the camping trip."

adjective
/ˈtɛn.tə.tɪv/

Not certain or fixed; done without confidence.

"She gave a tentative smile before agreeing."

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tenuous

adjective
/ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.

"The evidence against him is quite tenuous."

noun
/ˈtɛnjər/

The period of time during which someone holds a position, office, or land.

"His tenure as president lasted for five years."

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Tepid

adjective
/ˈtɛpɪd/

Lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm or force.

"His speech received only a tepid response from the audience."

noun
/ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/

The 300th anniversary of an event.

"The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival."

noun
/ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.

"The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters."

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term

noun
/tɜːm/

a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept

"The term 'machine learning' is commonly used in technology."

noun
/ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.

"The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant."

noun/adjective
/ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.

"He waited for the bus at the central terminal."

verb
/ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

"The company decided to terminate his contract."

noun
/ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

the act of ending something or the state of being ended

"The termination of the contract caused financial loss."

noun
/ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject

"Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand."

noun
/ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line

"The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey."

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terms

noun
/tɜːmz/

plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement

"The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract."

noun
/təˈreɪn/

a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features

"The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission."

noun
/ˈterəpɪn/

a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America

"The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond."

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adjective
/təˈrɛstriəl/

Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.

"Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land."

adjective
/ˈtɛrɪbəl/

extremely bad or unpleasant

"The food at that restaurant was terrible."

adverb
/ˈtɛrəbli/

to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly

"He felt terribly sad after hearing the news."

adjective
/təˈrɪfɪk/

extremely good or excellent; very great or intense

"The concert last night was absolutely terrific."