Lesson 299
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Lesson 299 - Mask Toggle

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#8940
😔
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tribulation
/ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/
noun
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a state of great trouble, suffering, or distress
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She remained strong through all the trials and tribulations of life.

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trials and tribulations

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difficult experiences and hardships
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hardship, adversity, distress, suffering, ordeal
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comfort, relief, joy
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trials and tribulations, time of tribulation, face tribulation
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#8941
🎬
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trilogy
/ˈtrɪlədʒi/
noun
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a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
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The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.

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three-part series, triad, triptych, set of three, sequence
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standalone, duology, tetralogy
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film trilogy, book trilogy, complete the trilogy, epic trilogy, fantasy trilogy
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#8942
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trigger
/ˈtrɪɡər/
verb
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triggered
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triggered
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triggers
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triggering
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To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
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The loud noise triggered the alarm system.

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trigger a reaction

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To provoke a response, often emotional.
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cause, provoke, spark, activate, initiate
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prevent, stop, halt
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trigger event, trigger alarm, trigger reaction, trigger mechanism
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#8943
⚖️
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trifling
/ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
adjective
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Of little importance or value; trivial.
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The mistake was trifling and easily corrected.

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insignificant, minor, petty, trivial
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important, serious, major
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trifling mistake, trifling matter, trifling concern
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#8944
🍰
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trifle
/ˈtraɪfəl/
noun
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A thing of little value or importance; also a layered dessert.
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He dismissed the issue as a mere trifle.

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trifle with

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To treat someone or something without seriousness or respect.
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triviality, insignificance, bauble, knick-knack
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importance, seriousness
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mere trifle, trifle dessert, trifle with
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#8945
📅
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triennial
/traɪˈɛniəl/
adjective
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Occurring once every three years.
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The art festival is a triennial event in the city.

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three-yearly, periodic, recurring
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annual, monthly
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triennial event, triennial report, triennial gathering
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#8946
🔱
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trident
/ˈtraɪdənt/
noun
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A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
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The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.

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rule with a trident

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To command with absolute power and authority.
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spear, fork, lance, harpoon, pike
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club, mace
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trident symbol, golden trident, wield a trident
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#8947
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tricycle
/ˈtraɪsɪkl̩/
noun
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A small vehicle with three wheels, usually for children.
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The child rode happily on his red tricycle around the park.

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three-wheeler, pedal car, kids bike
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bicycle, unicycle
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ride a tricycle, children's tricycle, red tricycle, tricycle wheels
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#8948
🏳️
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tricolor
/ˈtraɪkʌlər/
noun/adjective
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A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
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The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.

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three-colored flag, tricoloured emblem
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monochrome, single-colored
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French tricolor, national tricolor, hoist the tricolor, tricolor flag
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#8949
🃏
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trickster
/ˈtrɪkstər/
noun
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A person who cheats or deceives people.
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The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.

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cheater, fraud, deceiver, swindler, conman
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gentleman, honest person, noble
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clever trickster, professional trickster, trickster figure, cunning trickster
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#8950
💧
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trickle
/ˈtrɪkl̩/
verb
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trickled
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trickled
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trickles
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trickling
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To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
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Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.

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trickle down

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The gradual passing of benefits from the wealthy to the less wealthy.
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drip, seep, ooze, dribble, leak
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gush, pour, flood
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trickle down, trickle of water, trickle away, slowly trickle
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#8951
🎭
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trickery
/ˈtrɪkəri/
noun
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The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
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The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.

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sleight of hand

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A clever trick or deception, often involving quick movements.
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deceit, fraud, deception, cheating, cunning
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honesty, truth, fairness
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political trickery, clever trickery, exposed trickery, through trickery
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#8952
🎖️
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tribute
/ˈtrɪbjuːt/
noun
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an act, statement, or gift given to show respect, gratitude, or admiration
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The award was a tribute to his years of service.

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pay tribute

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to show respect or admiration
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homage, respect, salute, honor, recognition
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insult, criticism
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pay tribute, heartfelt tribute, tribute speech, floral tribute
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#8953
🗣️
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tribune
/ˈtrɪbjuːn/
noun
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a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights
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He was seen as a tribune of the common people.

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representative, advocate, leader, spokesman
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oppressor, tyrant
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tribune of the people, local tribune, political tribune
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#8954
⚖️
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tribunal
/traɪˈbjuːnəl/
noun
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a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
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The case was heard in an international tribunal.

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court, board, judiciary, committee, authority
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anarchy, lawlessness
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international tribunal, tribunal hearing, military tribunal
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#8955
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treasurer
/ˈtrɛʒərər/
noun
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a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
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The treasurer presented the annual financial report.

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finance officer, cashier, accountant, bursar
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debtor, spender
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club treasurer, company treasurer, national treasurer, treasurer's report
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#8956
3️⃣
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triad
/ˈtraɪæd/
noun
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a group of three closely related people or things
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The project was managed by a triad of experts.

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the Triad

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a notorious Chinese organized crime syndicate
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trio, threesome, triplet, trinity, set
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individual, single
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musical triad, triad of ideas, triad group, triad system
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#8957
🪵
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trestle
/ˈtrɛsəl/
noun
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a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
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The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.

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support, framework, stand, scaffold
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collapse, instability
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wooden trestle, railway trestle, trestle table, trestle bridge
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#8958
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trespass
/ˈtrɛspəs/
verb
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trespassed
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trespassed
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trespasses
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trespassing
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to enter someone's land or property without permission
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He was fined for trespassing on private land.

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trespass on someone's rights

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to infringe or encroach upon someone's legal or moral rights
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invade, intrude, encroach, transgress
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respect, obey
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trespass law, trespass notice, trespass warning, criminal trespass
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#8959
😨
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trepidation
/ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/
noun
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a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
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She opened the letter with some trepidation.

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fear, anxiety, dread, unease, apprehension
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confidence, calm, assurance
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with trepidation, sense of trepidation, great trepidation
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#8960
🍽️
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trencherman
/ˈtrɛntʃərmən/
noun
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a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
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The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.

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eater, glutton, diner, feaster
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abstainer, dieter
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hearty trencherman, great trencherman, true trencherman
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#8961
✂️
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trenchant
/ˈtrɛntʃənt/
adjective
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expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
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Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.

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incisive, sharp, cutting, pointed, penetrating
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vague, dull, weak
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trenchant analysis, trenchant criticism, trenchant style, trenchant remarks
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#8962
😨
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tremulous
/ˈtrɛmjələs/
adjective
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shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
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Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.

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quivering, shaky, trembling, unsteady
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steady, firm
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tremulous voice, tremulous hand, tremulous smile
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#8963
🌍
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tremor
/ˈtrɛmər/
noun
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a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
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A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.

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shake, quiver, vibration, shiver, tremble
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stillness, calm
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earthquake tremor, slight tremor, nervous tremor
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#8964
💥
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tremendous
/trəˈmɛndəs/
adjective
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very great in amount, scale, or intensity
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She made a tremendous effort to finish the project on time.

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tremendous amount

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a very large quantity of something
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huge, enormous, immense, colossal, vast
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tiny, small, slight
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tremendous effort, tremendous pressure, tremendous success, tremendous energy
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#8965
🥾
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trek
/trɛk/
verb
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trekked
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trekked
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treks
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trekking
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to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
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They trekked across the mountains for three days.

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trek through

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to make a long and difficult journey through a place
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hike, journey, expedition, march, travel
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rest, stay
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trek across, trek through, mountain trek, desert trek
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#8966
🎶
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trebly
/ˈtrɛbli/
adverb
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in a triple manner or to a threefold degree
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The sound was trebly distorted through the old speakers.

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threefold, triple, thrice, manifold
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single, simple
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trebly effect, trebly distorted, trebly increased
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#8967
🎵
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treble
/ˈtrɛbəl/
adjective, noun, verb
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trebled
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trebled
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trebles
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trebling
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triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
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The company's profits trebled in just two years.

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triple, threefold, high-pitch, soprano
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single, bass
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treble sound, treble note, treble clef, treble growth
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#8968
📝
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treaty
/ˈtriːti/
noun
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a formally concluded and ratified agreement between states
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The two countries signed a peace treaty.

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agreement, pact, accord, convention
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conflict, war
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peace treaty, trade treaty, international treaty
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#8969
📚
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treatise
/ˈtriːtɪs/
noun
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a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail
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He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.

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dissertation, monograph, thesis, paper, study
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note, summary
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philosophical treatise, scientific treatise, treatise on law
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