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