CEFR Level
To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to oppose successfully.
"The police thwarted the robbery attempt."
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
"The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball."
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
"She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet."
a small or petty quarrel or argument
"They had a little tiff over what movie to watch."
an adult female tiger
"The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle."
lack of courage or self-confidence
"His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting."
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
"Her voice was tinged with sadness."
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
"He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage."
a slight shade or variation of a color
"The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint."
slightly drunk
"She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine."
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
"The car is in tiptop condition."
a long, angry, or critical speech
"The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance."
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
"The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets."
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
"She served delicious titbits at the party."
A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.
"The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony."
The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.
"NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units."
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
"The government promoted religious toleration."
a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature
"She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history."
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
"He used the tong to pick up the hot coal."
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
"The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz."
highest in position or rank
"The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree."
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
"The topography of the region made construction very challenging."
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
"The earthquake caused the old building to topple."
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
"Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields."
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
"The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state."
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
"The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship."
A twisting force that causes rotation.
"The mechanic measured the torque of the engine."
A strong and fast-moving stream of water; a sudden, violent outpouring of something.
"A torrent of rain flooded the streets."
Relating to or resembling a torrent; very heavy and fast flowing.
"The hikers were caught in torrential rain."
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
"The desert heat was torrid during the day."
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
"The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult."
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
"The journey through the desert was long and torturous."
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."
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
"The old man tottered across the street with a cane."
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
"The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting."
easily offended or sensitive to criticism or remarks
"Be careful what you say, he's very touchy about his work."
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
"The company touted its new product as a game-changer."
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
"Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere."
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
"The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open."
an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet
"The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary."
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
"Trade facilitation boosts economic growth."
The path followed by a moving object under the influence of forces like gravity.
"The scientist calculated the rocket's trajectory."
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
"They tramped through the forest in heavy boots."
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
"The crowd trampled the flowers in the park."
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
"She stared out of the window as if in a trance."
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
"The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it."
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
"Customers can transact their banking online."
crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean
"They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London."
to go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
"Her art transcends traditional boundaries."
Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.
"Meditation leads to a state of transcendence beyond worldly concerns."
