Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

technological definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˌteknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

relating to or involving technology or technical processes

"The company is investing heavily in technological innovation."

noun
/tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society

"The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions."

noun
/tɛkˈniːk/

A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.

"She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class."

noun
/tɛkˈnɪʃən/

a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job

"The technician repaired the computer within an hour."

noun
/ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.

"The case was dismissed on a technicality."

adjective
/ˈtɛknɪkəl/

relating to a specific subject, art, or craft, or its techniques.

"He has a technical background in engineering."

noun
/ˈtɛknɪk/

A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.

"The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges."

tech-driven definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.

"The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency."

noun
/ˈtiːspuːn/

a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.

"Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea."

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Tease

verb
/tiːz/

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

"Children often tease their younger siblings playfully."

adjective
/ˈtɪərfəl/

expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep

"She gave a tearful goodbye to her friends at the airport."

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tear

verb, noun
/tɪər/ (noun: liquid) /tɛər/ (verb: rip)

As a verb: to pull apart or rip something. As a noun: a drop of clear salty liquid produced by glands in your eyes.

"She accidentally tore her dress on a nail."

noun
/ˈtiːmmeɪt/

a member of the same team

"He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal."

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team

noun
/tiːm/

a group of people working together towards a common goal

"Our team won the match after a great effort."

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teaching

noun
/ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

the profession or practice of teaching

"Teaching is a noble profession."

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Teacher

noun
/ˈtiːtʃər/

a person who teaches, especially in a school

"Mr. Smith is the teacher of the math class."

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teach

verb
/tiːʧ/

to impart knowledge or skill to someone by instruction or example

"She teaches English to students at the local school."

noun
/tiː ˈstreɪnər/

a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea

"I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups."

noun
/ˈtiː.pɒt/

a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea

"She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea."

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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."

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taxpayer

noun
/ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

a person who pays tax to the government

"The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services."

taxonomy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/tækˈsɒnəmi/

The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.

"Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity."

noun
/tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.

"The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect."

adjective
/ˈtæksɪŋ/

Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.

"Preparing for the exam was a taxing experience."

noun
/ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.

"The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals."

noun
/ˈtæk.si kæb/

A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities

"We took a taxi cab to the restaurant."

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taxi

noun
/ˈtæksi/

A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.

"We hailed a taxi to get to the airport."

noun
/tækˈseɪʃən/

The system of imposing and collecting taxes.

"Taxation is necessary for funding public services."

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task

noun
/tɑːsk/

a piece of work or duty to be done

"He completed the task before the deadline."

noun
/ˈtæntrəm/

An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.

"The child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get the toy."

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tap

verb
/tæp/

to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound

"He tapped on the door to get her attention."

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tape

noun
/teɪp/

a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together

"I need some tape to seal this box."

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taper

verb
/ˈteɪpər/

To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.

"The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains."

noun
/ˈtæpəstri/

A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.

"The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century."

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tarantula

noun
/təˈræntjʊlə/

A large hairy spider found in warm regions.

"The tarantula crawled across the desert floor."

adjective
/ˈtɑːrdi/

Delayed; arriving or happening late.

"The student received a warning for being tardy to class."

target definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈtɑːɡɪt/

a goal or objective that one aims to achieve

"The team set a target to increase sales by 20%."

tariff definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈtær.ɪf/

A tax imposed by the government on imported or exported goods, also known as duty, customs tax, or levy.

"The new tariff increased the cost of imported goods."

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tarn

noun
/tɑːrn/

A small mountain lake or pool.

"We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands."

verb
/ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.

"The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air."

noun
/tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.

"The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain."

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tarry

verb
/ˈtæri/

To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.

"Do not tarry, or you will miss the train."

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tart

noun, adjective
/tɑːrt/

A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.

"She served a delicious apple tart for dessert."

tautology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words

"The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology."

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taunt

verb
/tɔːnt/

to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

"The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words."

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taut

adjective
/tɔːt/

stretched or pulled tight; tense

"The rope was pulled taut between the two poles."

adjective
/ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant

"Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological."

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tatty

adjective
/ˈtæti/

Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.

"The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use."

adjective
/ˈtɔːdri/

cheap and showy but of poor quality

"She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily."

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tawny

adjective
/ˈtɔːni/

A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.

"The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark."