فهرست
Tangible
Title: Tangible
Pronunciation: /ˈtændʒəbəl/
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real
Example: “The company needed tangible evidence of the product’s success.”
Formal or informal: formal
Stress marks: /ˈtændʒəbəl
Opposite: intangible, abstract
Synonym: palpable, concrete
perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real
The company needed tangible evidence of the product’s success
Taxpayer
Title: Taxpayer
Pronunciation: /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Stress marks: /ˈtæksˌpeɪər
Synonym: taxpayer, ratepayer
A person who pays taxes
The government provides services funded by the taxpayers
Tenant
Title: Tenant
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛnənt/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Stress marks: /ˈtɛnənt
Synonym: renter, occupant
Opposite: landlord, owner
A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord
The tenant signed a lease agreement for the apartment
Tender
Title: Tender
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndər/
Part of speech: adjective and verb
Definition (adjective): showing gentleness, kindness, or affection; easily damaged or injured
Definition (verb): offer or present (something) formally
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable for noun, N/A for verb
Transitive or intransitive: transitive for verb, intransitive for adjective
Stress marks: /ˈtɛndər
Synonym (adjective): gentle, affectionate
Synonym (verb): offer, present
Opposite (adjective): harsh, rough
Opposite (verb): withdraw, retract
Example
(adjective): “She gave him a tender smile/ (verb): “He tendered his resignation to the company
Territorial
Title: Territorial
Pronunciation: /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəl/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Stress marks: /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəl
Synonym: regional, local
Opposite: nonterritorial, global
Relating to the ownership of an area of land or sea; defensive of a particular area or space
The territorial dispute between the two countries escalated
Testify
Title: Testify
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/
Part of speech: verb
Definition: give evidence as a witness in a law court; make a statement based on personal knowledge or belief; express strong support or approval of something.
Formal or informal: formal
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks: /ˈtɛstɪfaɪ
Synonym:speak, declare
Opposite:deny, refute
Example
The witness was asked to testify in the trial
Theoretical
Title: Theoretical
Pronunciation:/ˌθiəˈrɛtɪkl/
Part of speech:adjective
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˌθiəˈrɛtɪkl
Synonym:hypothetical, speculative
Opposite:practical, applied
Based on theory; not practical or applied
The physicist proposed a theoretical explanation for the phenomenon
Thesis
Title: Thesis
Pronunciation:/ˈθiːsɪs/
Part of speech:noun
Definition:a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈθiːsɪs
Synonym:hypothesis, argument
Example
She defended her thesis in front of the academic committee
Threshold
Title: Threshold
Pronunciation:/ˈθrɛʃhəʊld/
Part of speech:noun
Definition:a strip of wood, metal, or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed in entering a house or room
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈθrɛʃhəʊld
Synonym:doorstep, entrance
Example
She stood at the threshold of the open door
Thriving
Title: Thriving
Pronunciation:/ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
Part of speech:adjective
Definition:(of a child, animal, or plant) growing well or vigorously; prospering; successful
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈθraɪvɪŋ
Synonym:growing well, flourishing
Opposite:struggling, failing
Example
The thriving business expanded its operations to new markets
Timber
Title: Timber
Pronunciation:/ˈtɪmbər/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈtɪmbər
Synonym:lumber, wood
Lumber; wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
The construction workers unloaded timber from the truck
Timid
Title: Timid
Pronunciation:/ˈtɪmɪd/
Part of speech:adjective
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈtɪmɪd
Synonym:fearful, shy
Opposite:bold, confident
lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; shy
The timid kitten hid under the bed
Toddle
Title: Toddle
Pronunciation:/ˈtɒd(ə)l/
Part of speech:noun and verb
Definition (noun):a young child’s unsteady walk
Definition (verb):walk with short unsteady steps; move in a leisurely way
Formal or informal:both
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive for verb, transitive for noun
Stress marks:/ˈtɒd(ə)l
Synonym:waddle, amble
Opposite:N/A
Example
(noun):”The toddler took a few toddles before falling down/ (verb):”She toddled around the room exploring her surroundings/
Tolerance
Title: Tolerance
Pronunciation:/ˈtɒl(ə)r(ə)ns/
Part of speech:noun
Definition:willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own; ability to endure something
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈtɒl(ə)r(ə)ns
Synonym:acceptance, patience
Opposite:intolerance, impatience
Example
The community prided itself on its tolerance towards people of all backgrounds
Torrential
Title: Torrential
Pronunciation: /tɒˈrɛnʃ(ə)l/
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: (of rain) falling rapidly and in copious quantities; (of water) flowing rapidly and with great force
Formal or informal: formal
Stress marks: /tɒˈrɛnʃ(ə)l
Synonym: heavy, intense
Opposite: light, drizzling
Example
The torrential rain caused flooding in the area
Torture
Title: Torture
Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːtʃə/
Part of speech: noun and verb
Definition (noun): the action or practice of inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something
Definition (verb): inflict severe pain or suffering on
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable for noun, N/A for verb
Transitive or intransitive: transitive for verb, intransitive for noun
Stress marks: /ˈtɔːtʃə
Synonym (noun): agony, torment
Synonym (verb): torment, abuse
Opposite (noun): comfort, relief
Opposite (verb): comfort, soothe
Example
(noun): “The prisoner was subjected to torture during interrogation/ (verb): “The captors tortured their victims for information
Toss
Title: Toss
Pronunciation: /tɒs/
Part of speech: verb and noun
Definition (verb): throw (something) somewhere lightly, easily, or casually; move or cause to move from side to side or up and down; discuss something with someone, especially ideas or opinions
Definition (noun): an act of throwing something lightly or casually; a process of deciding between two or more options by throwing a coin, dice, or other object.
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable for noun, N/A for verb
Transitive or intransitive: transitive for verb, intransitive for noun
Stress marks: /tɒs
Synonym (verb): throw, fling
Synonym (noun): throw, flip
Opposite (verb): catch, hold
Opposite (noun): catch, grab
Example
(verb): “She tossed the ball to her friend/ (noun): “They made a decision through a coin toss
Treaty
Title: Treaty
Pronunciation: /ˈtriːti/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Synonym: agreement, pact
Opposite: disagreement, conflict
A formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries
The two nations signed a peace treaty
Tribal
Title: Tribal
Pronunciation: /ˈtraɪb(ə)l/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Stress marks: /ˈtraɪb(ə)l
Synonym: ethnic, indigenous
Opposite: urban, cosmopolitan
Relating to or characteristic of a tribe or tribes
The tribal chief led the community in traditional rituals
Tribute
Title: Tribute
Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Stress marks: /ˈtrɪbjuːt
Synonym: homage, honorarium
Opposite: insult, disrespect
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration
The concert was a tribute to the late musician
Trio
Title: Trio
Pronunciation:/ˈtriːəʊ/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈtriːəʊ
Synonym:triple, threesome
A group of three people or things
The jazz band had a talented trio of musicians
Triumph
Title: Triumph
Pronunciation:/ˈtraɪəmf/
Part of speech:noun and verb
Definition (noun):a great victory or achievement
Definition (verb):achieve a victory; be successful
Formal or informal:both
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive for verb, transitive for noun
Stress marks:/ˈtraɪəmf
Synonym:victory, success
Opposite:defeat, failure
Example
(noun):”Their triumph in the championship was celebrated by the entire city/ (verb):”She triumphed over her rivals in the competition
Turbulent
Title: Turbulent
Pronunciation:/ˈtɜːbjʊl(ə)nt/
Part of speech:noun
Definition:moving unsteadily; agitated; characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈtɜːbjʊl(ə)nt
Synonym:chaotic, stormy
Opposite:calm, peaceful
Example
The turbulent weather made flying difficult
Turmoil
Title: Turmoil
Pronunciation:/ˈtɜːmɔɪl/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈtɜːmɔɪl
Synonym:tumult, chaos
Opposite:peace, calm
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty
The country was in turmoil after the political upheaval
Twist
Title: Twist
Pronunciation:/twɪst/
Part of speech:noun and verb
Definition (noun):an act of turning something so that it moves in the opposite direction; an unexpected development of events; a bend or curve in something
Definition (verb):form into a bent, curling, or distorted shape; change direction suddenly; distort the meaning of something
Formal or informal:both
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive for verb, transitive for noun
Stress marks:/twɪst
Synonym:bend, turn
Opposite:straighten, untwist
Example
(noun):”She gave the bottle cap a twist to open it/ (verb):”He twisted the rope into a knot.”
