Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈθiːsɪs/

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.

"She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis."

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noun
/ˈθɛspiən/

An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.

"The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country."

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they

pronoun
/ðeɪ/

used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

"They are going to the park."

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Thick

adjective
/θɪk/

having a large distance between two sides; not thin

"The book was so thick it took weeks to finish."

noun
/ˈθɪk.ɪt/

a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs

"The rabbit disappeared into the thicket."

adverb
/ˈθɪkli/

in a thick manner; densely; heavily

"The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees."

noun
/ˈθɪk.nəs/

The measure of how thick or dense something is

"The thickness of the book made it hard to carry."

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Thief

noun
/θiːf/

a person who steals things from others

"The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store."

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thigh

noun
/θaɪ/

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

"He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour."

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Thin

adjective
/θɪn/

having little thickness or width

"She wore a thin scarf in the winter."

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thing

noun
/θɪŋ/

an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with

"This is the thing I was looking for."

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think

verb
/θɪŋk/

to use one's mind to consider or reason about something

"I think this is a great idea."

adjective
/ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe

"It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable."

noun
/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

the process of considering or reasoning about something

"Her thinking was clear and precise."

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third

adjective
/θɜrd/

constituting number three in a sequence

"She finished in third place."

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top

noun
/tɒp/

the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something

"The book is on the top shelf."

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totem

noun
/ˈtoʊtəm/

A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.

"The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures."

adverb
/ˈtoʊtəli/

completely or in an absolute way

"She was totally shocked by the news."

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total

adjective, noun, verb
/ˈtoʊ.təl/

the whole amount; complete

"The total cost was too high."

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toss

verb
/tɔs/

To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.

"He tossed the keys onto the table."

adjective
/ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.

"The journey through the desert was long and torturous."

noun
/ˈtɔːtʃər/

the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something

"He was subjected to torture during the interrogation."

adjective
/ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.

"The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult."

noun
/ˈtɔːr.təs/

A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.

"The tortoise slowly crossed the garden."

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tortious

adjective
/ˈtɔːrʃəs/

Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.

"The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts."

noun
/tɔːrˈtiːə/

A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.

"She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla."

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torso

noun
/ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

"The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail."

adjective
/ˈtɒrɪd/

Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.

"The desert heat was torrid during the day."

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Torrential

adjective
/təˈrɛnʃəl/

Relating to or resembling a torrent; very heavy and fast flowing.

"The hikers were caught in torrential rain."

noun
/ˈtɔːrənt/

A strong and fast-moving stream of water; a sudden, violent outpouring of something.

"A torrent of rain flooded the streets."

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noun
/tɔːrk/

A twisting force that causes rotation.

"The mechanic measured the torque of the engine."

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noun
/ˈtɔːrpər/

A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

"The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers."

adjective
/ˈtɔːrpɪd/

Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.

"After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated."

noun/verb
/tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.

"The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship."

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tornado

noun
/tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive

"The tornado destroyed several houses in the village."

noun, verb
/ˈtɔːr.ment/

severe physical or mental suffering; to cause extreme suffering

"The prisoner was in constant torment."

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Torch

noun
/tɔːrtʃ/

a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light

"Use the torch to find your way in the dark."

adjective
/ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down

"The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state."

noun
/ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients

"Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields."

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topple

verb
/ˈtɒpl/

to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow

"The earthquake caused the old building to topple."

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topography

noun
/təˈpɒɡrəfi/

the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area

"The topography of the region made construction very challenging."

adjective
/ˈtɒp.məʊst/

highest in position or rank

"The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree."

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topic

noun
/ˈtɒpɪk/

a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing

"The topic of the meeting was company expansion."

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Topaz

noun
/ˈtoʊ.pæz/

a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry

"The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz."

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toleration

noun
/ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.

"The government promoted religious toleration."

noun
/ˈtɒlərəns/

The ability or willingness to accept or endure differences, behaviors, or opinions without hostility.

"Her tolerance for different cultures impressed everyone."

adjective
/ˈtɒlərənt/

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.

"He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs."

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verb
/ˈtɒləreɪt/

To allow or endure something unpleasant without interference.

"The teacher will not tolerate rude behavior."

noun
/təˈmeɪtoʊ/

a red or yellowish fruit that is typically eaten as a vegetable

"I added some tomato to the salad."

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tome

noun
/toʊm/

a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature

"She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history."