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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.

tsunami Noun B1

A huge, powerful wave, usually caused by an earthquake under the ocean.

tub Noun A1

A large open container used for holding water, often for bathing.

tuesday Noun A1

The day of the week that comes after Monday and before Wednesday.

tulip Noun A1

A spring flower with a smooth, cup-shaped bloom that grows from a bulb.

tumor Noun B1

An abnormal lump of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should.

tumultuous Adjective C1

Marked by loud, confused noise or violent disturbance, or full of turmoil and disorder.

tuna Noun A1

A large ocean fish often eaten fresh, grilled, or canned.

tundra Noun B1

A cold, treeless region where the ground beneath the surface stays permanently frozen.

tunnel Noun A1

An underground passage that allows people or vehicles to pass through a hill, mountain, or under water.

turbidity Noun B2

The cloudiness of a liquid caused by particles suspended in it.

turbine Noun B1

A machine with rotating blades that converts the movement of water, steam, or air into mechanical or electrical power.

turbulence Noun B2

Irregular, chaotic movement within a fluid or gas, or, more broadly, a period of sudden instability.

turgid Adjective C2

Swollen and distended, or, of language, pompous and hard to understand.

turkey Noun A1

A large farm bird, often eaten as a roast for holiday meals.

turn Verb A1

To move in a circle around a central point, or to change direction.

turpitude Noun C2

Depraved or shameful behavior or character.

turquoise Adjective A1

A blue-green color, named after the gemstone of the same name.

turtle Noun A1

A reptile with a hard shell that can pull its head and legs inside for protection.

twelve Noun A1

The number after eleven and before thirteen.

twenty Noun A1

The number after nineteen, equal to two tens.

twenty-one Noun A1

The number that comes after twenty and before twenty-two.

twice Adverb A1

Two times.

twig Noun A1

A small, thin branch of a tree or bush.

twin Noun A1

One of two children born to the same mother at the same time.

twins Noun A1

Two children born to the same mother at the same time.

twist Verb A1

To turn something with a circular motion, often to bend, tighten, or shape it.

two Noun A1

The number after one and before three.

type Noun A2

A category of things that share similar features.

typhoon Noun A2

A very powerful tropical storm that forms over the western Pacific Ocean.

typical Adjective A2

Having the usual features or qualities of a particular type of person or thing.

tyrannical Adjective B1

Ruling in a cruel and unjust way, using power unfairly.

tyrannize Verb B1

To rule over people in a cruel and unfair way, or to control someone through fear.

tyranny Noun B1

Cruel and unfair use of power over other people.

tyrant Noun B1

A ruler who uses power cruelly and unfairly, without regard for the rights of the people they govern.

tyro Noun C1

A beginner or novice at something.

ubiquitous Adjective C1

Seeming to be everywhere at once, extremely common.

ugly Adjective A1

Unpleasant to look at.

ukulele Noun A1

A small musical instrument with four strings, similar to a guitar but with a lighter, brighter sound.

ultimate Adjective B2

Being the final or most extreme point of something, or the best or most significant of its kind.

ultimately Adverb B2

In the end; finally, after everything else has been considered.

ultimatum Noun B1

A final demand or statement, usually threatening serious consequences if it isn't accepted.

ultrasonics Noun B2

The branch of science and technology dealing with sound waves at frequencies too high for humans to hear.

ultraviolet Adjective B1

Relating to a type of light that cannot be seen by the human eye and can cause sunburn.

umbrage Noun C2

A feeling of offense or annoyance at something said or done.

umbrella Noun A1

A folding frame covered in fabric that you hold above your head to stay dry in the rain.

unable Adjective B1

Not having the skill, means, or opportunity to do something.

unanimous Adjective B1

Agreed on by every single person involved, with no one dissenting.

unanimously Adverb B1

With everyone in complete agreement, without a single person objecting.