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transposeverbChange the order or arrangement of.intermediate
Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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transposedadjectiveTurned about in order or relation.intermediate
Transposed letters.
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transverseadjectiveExtending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis.intermediate
From the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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trapnounSomething (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares.beginner
The exam was full of trap questions.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Middle Low German, Old English, Old Northern French, Swedish. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trappedadjectiveForced to turn and face attackers.intermediate
Like a trapped animal.
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trashverbDispose of (something useless or old).beginner
Trash these old chairs.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trashyadjectiveCheap and inferior; of no value.beginner
Trashy merchandise.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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travelnounThe act of going from one place to another.intermediate
He enjoyed selling but he hated the travel.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Middle Scots, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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traveledadjectiveFamiliar with many parts of the world.intermediate
Well-traveled people.
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traverseverbTo cover or extend over an area or time period.intermediate
Rivers traverse the valley floor.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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treacherousadjectiveDangerously unstable and unpredictable.advanced
Treacherous winding roads.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Old French.
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treadverbPut down or press the foot, place the foot.intermediate
For fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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treasurenounAccumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.intermediate
The pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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treasuredadjectiveCharacterized by feeling or showing fond affection for.intermediate
A treasured heirloom.
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treatverbInteract in a certain way.beginner
Treat him with caution, please.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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treatedadjectiveSubjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent.intermediate
Treated timbers resist rot.
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treatmentnounThe management of someone or something.beginner
The treatment of water sewage.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trebleadjectiveHaving or denoting a high range.beginner
The boy still had a fine treble voice.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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tremendousadjectiveExtraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree.intermediate
Tremendous sweeping plains.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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tremulousadjective(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear.intermediate
Spoke timidly in a tremulous voice.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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trenchantadjectiveClearly or sharply defined to the mind.intermediate
Trenchant distinctions between right and wrong.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Old French.
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trendnounA general direction in which something tends to move.beginner
The trend of the stock market.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trespassverbEnter unlawfully on someone's property.intermediate
Don't trespass on my land!
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trialnounThe act of testing something.beginner
He called each flip of the coin a new trial.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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triangularadjectiveHaving three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle.advanced
A triangular figure.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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tributaryadjectivePaying tribute.advanced
A tributary colony.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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triceverbRaise with a line.beginner
Trice a window shade.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle Dutch, Middle English, Middle Low German. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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tricknounA cunning or deceitful action or device.beginner
He played a trick on me.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle Dutch, Middle English, Middle High German, Old Northern French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trickyadjectiveHaving concealed difficulty.beginner
A tricky recipe to follow.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle Dutch, Middle English, Middle High German, Old Northern French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trigadjectiveNeat and smart in appearance.beginner
The trig corporal in his jaunty cap.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Middle English, New Latin, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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triggerverbPut in motion or move to act.intermediate
Trigger a reaction.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Dutch, Latin, Middle Dutch, Old Dutch. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trilateraladjectiveHaving three sides.advanced
A trilateral figure.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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trillnounThe articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula.beginner
He pronounced his R's with a distinct trill.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Italian, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Portuguese, Spanish. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trillionnounThe number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros.intermediate
In England they call a trillion a billion.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: French, Italian. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trimverbRemove the edges from and cut down to the desired size.beginner
Trim the photograph.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trimmedadjectiveMade neat and tidy by trimming.intermediate
His neatly trimmed hair.
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trimmingnounThe act of adding decoration.intermediate
The children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree.
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tripnounA journey for some purpose (usually including the return).beginner
He took a trip to the shopping center.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Anglo-Norman, Middle Dutch, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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tripartiteadjectiveInvolving three parties or elements.advanced
A tripartite treaty.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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tripleverbIncrease threefold.intermediate
Triple your income!
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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triplicateverbReproduce threefold.intermediate
Triplicate the letter for the committee.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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trippernounA catch mechanism that acts as a switch.intermediate
The pressure activates the tripper and releases the water.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Anglo-Norman, Middle Dutch, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trippingadjectiveMoving easily and quickly; nimble.intermediate
Walked with a light tripping step.
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triteadjectiveRepeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse.beginner
The trite metaphor `hard as nails'.
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triumphnounA successful ending of a struggle or contest.intermediate
The agreement was a triumph for common sense.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Etruscan, Latin, Old French, Old Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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triumphaladjectiveJoyful and proud especially because of triumph or success.intermediate
A triumphal success.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Etruscan, Hindi, Latin, Old French, Old Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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triumphantadjectiveJoyful and proud especially because of triumph or success.intermediate
A triumphant shout.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Etruscan, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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triumphantlyadverbIn a triumphant manner.advanced
She shouted triumphantly.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Etruscan, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trivialadjectiveConcerned with trivialities.intermediate
A trivial young woman.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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trivializeverbMake trivial or insignificant.advanced
Don't trivialize the seriousness of the issue!
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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trojannounA program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful.beginner
The contents of a trojan can be a virus or a worm.
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trollnounA fisherman's lure that is used in trolling.beginner
He used a spinner as his troll.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Danish, Middle English, Old French, Old Norse, Swedish. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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troopnounAn orderly crowd.beginner
A troop of children.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Frankish, French, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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troublenounA source of difficulty.beginner
One trouble after another delayed the job.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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troubledadjectiveCharacterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination.intermediate
These troubled areas.
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troublesomeadjectiveDifficult to deal with.intermediate
A troublesome infection.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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troublingadjectiveCausing distress or worry or anxiety.intermediate
A new and troubling thought.
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trousernounA garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers.intermediate
In his trouser's pocket.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle Irish.
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truculentadjectiveDefiantly aggressive.advanced
A truculent speech against the new government.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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trueadjectiveConsistent with fact or reality; not false.beginner
The true meaning of the statement.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trulyadverbIn accordance with truth or fact or reality.beginner
She was now truly American.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trumpnoun(card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand.beginner
A trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Frankish, French, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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truncatedadjectiveTerminating abruptly by having or as if having an end or point cut off.advanced
A truncated pyramid.
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truncationnounThe act of cutting short.advanced
It is an obvious truncation of the verse.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Late Latin, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trunknounCompartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools.beginner
He put his golf bag in the trunk.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trustnounSomething (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary).intermediate
He is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trustedadjective(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence.intermediate
A sure (or trusted) friend.
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trustworthyadjectiveTaking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations.advanced
Trustworthy public servants.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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truthnounA fact that has been verified.beginner
At last he knew the truth.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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truthfuladjectiveExpressing or given to expressing the truth.intermediate
Gave truthful testimony.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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trynounEarnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something.beginner
She gave it a good try.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Anglo-Norman, Gothic, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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tryingadjectiveHard to endure.intermediate
Fell upon trying times.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Anglo-Norman, Gothic, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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tsunaminounA cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption.beginner
A colossal tsunami destroyed the Minoan civilization in minutes.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Japanese, Old Japanese. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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tubenounAn electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city).beginner
In Paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in London it is called the `tube' or the `underground'.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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tuckverbFit snugly into.beginner
Tuck your shirttail in.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle Dutch, Middle English, Middle Low German, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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tuftedadjective(of a bird or animal) having a usually ornamental tuft or process on the head; often used in combination.beginner
Tufted loosestrife.
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tuitionnounA fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education).intermediate
Tuition and room and board were more than $25,000.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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tumbleverbPut clothes in a tumbling barrel, where they are whirled about in hot air, usually with the purpose of drying.beginner
Wash in warm water and tumble dry.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Anglo-Norman, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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tumultuousadjectiveCharacterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination.advanced
The tumultuous years of his administration.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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tunenounThe property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch.beginner
He cannot sing in tune.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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tunnelnounA passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars).beginner
The tunnel reduced congestion at that intersection.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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turbulencenounA state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally).advanced
The industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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turbulentadjectiveCharacterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination.advanced
A turbulent and unruly childhood.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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turfnounRange of jurisdiction or influence.beginner
A bureaucracy...chiefly concerned with turf...and protecting the retirement system.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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turkeynounAn event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual.beginner
The first experiment was a real turkey.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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turnverbCause to move around or rotate.beginner
Turn your palm this way.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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turndownnounThe act of refusing an offer.intermediate
The turndown was polite but very firm.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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turningnounA movement in a new direction.intermediate
The turning of the wind.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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turnoffnounA side road where you can turn off.intermediate
I missed the turnoff and went 15 miles out of my way.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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turnoutnounAttendance for a particular event or purpose (as to vote in an election).intermediate
The turnout for the rally.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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turquoisenounA blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate.intermediate
Blue turquoise is valued as a gemstone.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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twilightnounThe time of day immediately following sunset.intermediate
He loved the twilight.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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twineverbSpin,wind, or twist together.intermediate
Twine the threads into a rope.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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twinklenounMerriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance.intermediate
There's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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twinklyadjectiveSmiling with happiness or optimism.intermediate
A round red twinkly Santa Claus.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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twistverbCause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form.intermediate
Twist the dough into a braid.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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twistedadjectiveHaving an intended meaning altered or misrepresented.intermediate
Many of the facts seemed twisted out of any semblance to reality.
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twistingnounThe act of rotating rapidly.intermediate
It broke off after much twisting.
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twistyadjectiveMarked by repeated turns and bends.beginner
Had to steer the car down a twisty track.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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twoadjectiveBeing one more than one.beginner
He received two messages.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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