Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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than

conjunction
/ðæn/

used to introduce the second element in a comparison

"She is taller than her brother."

noun
/ˈtɛkstʃər/

the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance

"The fabric has a soft and smooth texture."

noun
/ˈtek.staɪl/

a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers

"Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry."

noun
/ˈtɛkstbʊk/

a book used for studying a subject in school or college

"She bought a new biology textbook for her class."

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text

noun
/tɛkst/

a written or printed work or passage, especially a book or document

"The teacher asked us to read the text on page 50."

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tether

verb
/ˈtɛðər/

To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.

"The farmer tethered the goat to a post."

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testy

adjective
/ˈtɛsti/

Easily irritated or annoyed.

"He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly."

noun
/ˈtɛstɪŋ/

the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out

"The testing of the new software is still ongoing."

noun
/ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni/

A formal statement given in a court of law or evidence supporting a fact.

"Her testimony in court helped convict the criminal."

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noun
/ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.

"Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation."

noun
/ˌtɛstɪˈmoʊniəl/

A formal statement testifying to someone's character, qualifications, or the quality of a product or service.

"The company shared a glowing testimonial from a satisfied customer."

verb
/ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence

"She was called to testify in court about the accident."

noun
/ˈtɛsteɪtər/

a person who has made a will

"The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator."

noun
/ˈtɛstəmənt/

a person's will; or strong evidence of something

"His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication."

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test

noun
/tɛst/

a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something

"The test results will determine whether the treatment is effective."

adjective
/ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps

"The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry."

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tertiary

adjective
/ˈtɜːrʃieri/

third in order, rank, or level

"He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university."

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terse

adjective
/tɜːrs/

brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words

"His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly."

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terrorist

noun
/ˈtɛrərɪst/

a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

"The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack."

noun
/ˈtɛrərɪzəm/

the use of violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

"Terrorism is a serious threat to global peace and security."

noun
/ˈtɛrər/

Extreme fear or dread.

"The villagers fled in terror during the attack."

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territory

noun
/ˈtɛrɪˌtɔːri/

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler, government, or state.

"The bird fiercely defended its territory."

adjective
/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.

"The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island."

verb
/ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

"The loud thunder terrified the children."

adjective
/təˈrɪfɪk/

extremely good or excellent; very great or intense

"The concert last night was absolutely terrific."

adverb
/ˈtɛrəbli/

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

"He felt terribly sad after hearing the news."

adjective
/ˈtɛrɪbəl/

extremely bad or unpleasant

"The food at that restaurant was terrible."

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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."

noun
/ˈterəpɪn/

a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America

"The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond."

noun
/təˈreɪn/

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

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

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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
/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."

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
/ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

the act of ending something or the state of being ended

"The termination of the contract caused financial loss."

verb
/ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

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

"The company decided to terminate his contract."

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."

noun
/ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.

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

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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
/ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

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

"The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters."

noun
/ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/

The 300th anniversary of an event.

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

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Tepid

adjective
/ˈtɛpɪd/

Lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm or force.

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

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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tenuous

adjective
/ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

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

"The evidence against him is quite tenuous."

adjective
/ˈtɛn.tə.tɪv/

Not certain or fixed; done without confidence.

"She gave a tentative smile before agreeing."

Tent

noun
/tɛnt/

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

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

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."

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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."

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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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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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Tea

noun
/tiː/

a hot drink made by infusing the dried, crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water

"I drink tea every morning to start my day."