Vocabulary Starting with "T"

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• table A piece of furniture with a flat top; a chart of data
• tackle To deal with a difficult problem or task; in sports, to try to take the ball ...
• tail The rear part of an animal's body; the back end of something; to follow closely
• take To reach for and hold; to carry or bring; to require
• tale A story, especially one that is imaginary or not true
• talent A natural ability or aptitude for doing something well
• talk To speak; a conversation or discussion; a lecture
• tall Having greater height than average or expected
• tank A container for liquids; an armoured military vehicle
• tap A device for controlling water flow (British); to strike lightly; to access a...
• tape A long narrow strip of material, adhesive or for recording
• target An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or goal
• task A piece of work that needs to be done
• taste The sensation of flavour; a person's preferences
• tax A compulsory contribution to government revenue
• taxi A car that you pay to take you somewhere
• tea A hot drink made from dried leaves; an afternoon meal
• teach To give lessons or instruction; to show someone how to do something
• teacher A person who teaches, especially in a school
• team A group of people working together
• tear To rip or pull apart; also a drop of liquid from the eye
• technical Relating to practical knowledge and skills in a particular field
• technique A particular method or way of doing something, especially one requiring skill
• technology Scientific knowledge applied for practical purposes; machinery and equipment
• teenager A person aged between 13 and 19
• telephone A device for speaking with someone at a distance
• television A device for receiving broadcast visual images and sound
• tell To communicate information to someone; to narrate or distinguish
• temperature A measure of how hot or cold something is
• temporary Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent
• tend To regularly behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic
• tendency An inclination to behave in a particular way
• tender Soft and gentle; easily damaged; a formal offer to do work
• tennis A sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
• tension Mental or emotional strain; strained relations; tightness when stretched
• tent A portable shelter made of fabric supported by poles
• term A word or expression; a fixed period; conditions of an agreement
• terrible Extremely bad or serious; causing great fear or distress
• territory An area of land under the control of a particular country or person
• terrorist A person who uses violence and intimidation for political aims
• test An examination or trial; to check or examine something
• text Written or printed words; to send a text message
• than Used to introduce the second element in a comparison
• thank To express gratitude to someone
• that Used to identify a specific person or thing; introducing a clause
• the The definite article used to refer to specific things or people
• theater A building for plays; the art of performing plays; an operating room
• theme The main subject or central idea
• themselves Used to refer back to a plural subject; used for emphasis
• then At that time; after that; in that case
• theoretical Based on theory rather than practical experience
• theory A system of ideas to explain something
• therapy Treatment intended to heal or relieve a condition
• there In, at, or to that place; used to introduce the existence of something
• therefore For that reason; as a result; consequently
• they Used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
• thick Having a large distance between opposite sides; dense
• thin Having little thickness; not fat; lacking density
• thing An object, matter, or circumstance; used for something unnamed
• think To have a belief or opinion; to use the mind to consider
• thirst The feeling of needing to drink; a strong desire for something
• this Used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated
• though Despite the fact that; however
• threaten To express intention to harm; to indicate something bad is likely
• throat The front part of the neck, or the passage inside the neck for food and air
• through Moving from one side to another; by means of; from beginning to end
• throughout In every part of; during the whole period of
• throw To propel something through the air with a movement of the arm
• thus As a result of this; in this way (formal)
• ticket A piece of paper or electronic pass that gives you the right to travel, atten...
• tie To fasten with string or rope; a necktie; an equal score
• tight Fixed or fastened firmly; fitting closely; limited in amount or time
• till Up to a particular time; a cash register
• time The indefinite continued progress of existence; a point or period
• tiny Extremely small in size or amount
• tip The pointed end of something; money given for service; helpful advice
• tissue A group of cells performing a function; a thin soft paper for cleaning
• title The name of a book, film, or work; a word indicating rank or profession
• to Expressing direction, destination, or the infinitive form of a verb
• today On or during the present day; at the present time
• together With each other; at the same time; into one place or group
• tomorrow The day after today; the near future
• tone The quality of a sound or voice; a shade of colour; overall mood
• tongue The muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and eating; a lan...
• tonight The present or coming night; this evening
• too To a higher degree than desirable; in addition; also
• tool An implement or device used to carry out a particular function, especially to...
• tooth One of the hard white structures in the mouth for biting
• top The highest point or part; the best or most important; a piece of clothing fo...
• topic A subject of discussion, study, or writing
• total The complete amount; absolute; to add up to
• totally Completely; entirely; used for emphasis
• touch To make physical contact with something, or affect emotionally
• tough Difficult, demanding, or physically strong and resilient
• tour A journey visiting several places; a guided visit
• tourism The business and activity of travelling for pleasure
• tourist A person who travels for pleasure or sightseeing
• tournament A competition involving several contestants or teams
• toward In the direction of; with regard to
• tower A tall, narrow building or structure
• town A place with houses and buildings larger than a village but smaller than a city
• toy An object for children to play with
• trace A mark or evidence of something; to find or follow
• track A path or road; a piece of music; to follow or monitor
• trade The buying and selling of goods; a skilled job; to exchange
• traditional Following customs passed down over time; conventional
• traffic Vehicles moving on a road, or the movement of people, goods, or information
• trail A path or track; marks left behind; to follow behind
• train A railway vehicle; to teach skills through practice
• transfer To move something or someone from one place to another; a move
• transform To change something completely in form or character
• transition A change from one state or condition to another
• translate To express words in another language
• transport To carry people or goods from one place to another, or the system of vehicles...
• transportation The movement of people or goods; a system of transport
• trap A device for catching; a difficult situation; to catch
• travel To go from one place to another, especially over a long distance
• treat To behave towards someone in a certain way; to give medical care; a special p...
• treatment Medical care given to a patient; the way someone behaves towards another
• tree A tall plant with a wooden trunk and branches
• trend A general direction of change; a fashion or pattern
• trial A legal proceeding; a test or experiment
• trick A cunning action to deceive; a skilful act for entertainment; a clever technique
• trigger Something that causes an event or reaction to start
• trip A journey or excursion; to stumble or catch one's foot
• troop Soldiers or military units; a group of people or animals
• trouble Difficulty, problems, or a state of distress or danger
• truck A large motor vehicle for transporting goods (British: lorry)
• true In accordance with fact; genuine or real
• truly In a truthful way; genuinely; completely
• trust Firm belief in someone's reliability; to believe in someone
• truth The quality of being true; the real facts about something
• try To make an attempt; to test something; to examine in court
• tube A hollow cylinder; the London Underground railway
• tune A melody; to adjust a musical instrument or radio
• turn To rotate or change direction; to become; one's opportunity to act
• twice Two times; on two occasions
• twin One of two children born at the same time to the same mother; or something fo...
• twist To turn or rotate; an unexpected development
• type A category or kind of thing; to write using a keyboard
• typical Showing the usual characteristics of a particular type
• typically Usually; in a way that is characteristic or normal