Lesson 70
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#1381
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Tendency
/ˈten.dən.si/
noun
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an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
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She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.

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inclination, propensity, disposition, proclivity
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aversion, disinclination, reluctance
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natural tendency, strong tendency, growing tendency, general tendency
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#1382
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Thicket
/ˈθɪk.ɪt/
noun
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a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
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The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.

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grove, copse, undergrowth, brush
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clearing, open space, meadow
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dense thicket, thorny thicket, impenetrable thicket
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#1383
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Tenderness
/ˈten.dər.nəs/
noun
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gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged
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The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.

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gentleness, kindness, compassion, softness
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harshness, roughness, cruelty, hardness
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gentle tenderness, loving tenderness, maternal tenderness, infinite tenderness
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#1384
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Thorn
/θɔːn/
noun
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a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
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Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.

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spike, prickle, barb, spine
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smooth surface, soft part
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sharp thorn, rose thorn, thorn in side
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#1385
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Tension
/ˈten.ʃən/
noun
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mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
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The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.

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stress, strain, pressure, anxiety
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relaxation, calmness, peace, tranquility
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high tension, mounting tension, release tension, muscle tension
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#1386
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Threat
/θret/
noun
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a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
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The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.

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menace, danger, warning, intimidation
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safety, protection, security, reassurance
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serious threat, empty threat, threat assessment
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#1387
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Tenure
/ˈten.jər/
noun
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the period of time during which someone holds an office or position
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During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.

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term, period, duration, incumbency
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dismissal, termination, end
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long tenure, successful tenure, tenure track, academic tenure
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#1388
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Thunder
/ˈθʌn.dər/
noun
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the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound
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We heard thunder rolling across the sky.

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rumble, roar, boom, crash
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silence, whisper, quiet
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thunder and lightning, distant thunder, thunder clap
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#1389
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Territory
/ˈter.ɪ.tər.i/
noun
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an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state
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The wolf pack defended their territory from intruders.

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region, area, zone, district
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borderland, neutral zone
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uncharted territory, familiar territory, enemy territory, disputed territory
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#1390
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Tiddley
/ˈtɪd.li/
adjective
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slightly drunk; small or tiny
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After a few drinks, he felt a bit tiddley.

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tipsy, merry, small, tiny
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sober, large, huge
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a bit tiddley, feeling tiddley
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#1391
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Terror
/ˈter.ər/
noun
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extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
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The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.

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fear, horror, panic, dread
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courage, bravery, fearlessness, calm
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sheer terror, reign of terror, terror attack, night terror
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#1392
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Timetable
/ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/
noun
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a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
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Please check the train timetable for departure times.

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schedule, agenda, program, itinerary
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spontaneity, improvisation
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train timetable, school timetable, bus timetable
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#1393
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Terrorism
/ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/
noun
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the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims
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The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.

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extremism, radicalism, violence, insurgency
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peace, nonviolence, diplomacy, harmony
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international terrorism, domestic terrorism, counter-terrorism, war on terrorism
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#1394
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Titbit
/ˈtɪt.bɪt/
noun
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a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
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She served delicious titbits at the party.

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morsel, snack, delicacy, treat
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main course, full meal
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tasty titbit, delicious titbit, gossip titbit
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#1395
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Testimonial
/ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/
noun
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a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
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The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.

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recommendation, reference, endorsement, certificate
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criticism, condemnation, disapproval
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glowing testimonial, written testimonial, character testimonial, testimonial letter
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#1396
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Title
/ˈtaɪ.təl/
noun
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the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
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The title of the book is very interesting.

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heading, name, caption, designation
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subtitle, content, body
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book title, job title, movie title
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#1397
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Testimony
/ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/
noun
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a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof
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The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.

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evidence, statement, declaration, deposition
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denial, refutation, contradiction
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eyewitness testimony, false testimony, sworn testimony, expert testimony
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#1398
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Toady
/ˈtoʊ.di/
noun
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a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
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He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.

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sycophant, flatterer, yes-man, bootlicker
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critic, opponent, independent thinker
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office toady, political toady
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#1399
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Theory
/ˈθɪr.i/
noun
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a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
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Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.

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hypothesis, principle, concept, doctrine
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practice, fact, reality, certainty
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scientific theory, economic theory, political theory, conspiracy theory
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#1400
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Tolerance
/ˈtɒl.ər.əns/
noun
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the ability to accept different opinions or behavior; willingness to allow something to exist
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Religious tolerance is important in a diverse society.

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acceptance, patience, understanding, forbearance
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intolerance, prejudice, bigotry, rejection
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religious tolerance, zero tolerance, tolerance level
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