Lesson 71
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#1401
😰
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Torment
/ˈtɔːr.ment/
noun
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severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
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The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.

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suffering, agony, anguish, torture, pain
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comfort, relief, peace, pleasure, joy
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mental torment, physical torment, years of torment, endure torment
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#1402
🔄
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Transformation
/ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
noun
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the action or process of changing something into a different form or structure
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The transformation of the company took several years to complete.

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change, conversion, metamorphosis, alteration
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stagnation, preservation, maintenance
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digital transformation, complete transformation, undergo transformation
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#1403
🌊
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Torrent
/ˈtɒr.ənt/
noun
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a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
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The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.

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flood, stream, rush, cascade, deluge
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trickle, drip, drought, shortage
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torrent of rain, torrent of abuse, raging torrent, mountain torrent
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#1404
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Transition
/trænˈzɪʃən/
noun
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the process or period of changing from one state or condition to another
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The transition from school to work can be challenging.

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change, shift, passage, conversion
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continuity, stability, permanence
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smooth transition, career transition, transition period
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#1405
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Touchstone
/ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/
noun
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a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness
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His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.

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standard, criterion, benchmark, yardstick, measure
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variable, uncertainty, inconsistency
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touchstone of quality, moral touchstone, serve as a touchstone
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#1406
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Trap
/træp/
noun
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a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape
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The mouse was caught in the trap overnight.

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snare, catch, pitfall, ambush
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freedom, escape, release
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mouse trap, set a trap, fall into a trap
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#1407
🛤️
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Track
/træk/
noun
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a rough path or minor road; a course or route followed; to follow or trace
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The detective was able to track the suspect's movements through the city.

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path, trail, route, follow, trace
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lose, abandon, ignore
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race track, train track, track record, keep track
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#1408
🗑️
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Trash
/træʃ/
noun
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waste material; refuse; something of poor quality or little value
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Please take out the trash before you leave.

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garbage, waste, rubbish, refuse
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treasure, valuable, quality
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take out trash, trash can, trash bag
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#1409
🏛️
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Tradition
/trəˈdɪʃ.ən/
noun
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the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation; a long-established custom or belief
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It's a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday evening.

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custom, heritage, convention, practice, ritual
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innovation, modernization, change
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family tradition, cultural tradition, oral tradition, break tradition
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#1410
⚖️
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Treason
/ˈtriːzən/
noun
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the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
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He was accused of treason against the state.

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betrayal, sedition, treachery, disloyalty
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loyalty, patriotism, allegiance
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high treason, commit treason, accused of treason
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#1411
😢
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Tragedy
/ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/
noun
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an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
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The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.

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disaster, catastrophe, calamity, misfortune, drama
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comedy, fortune, blessing, success
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great tragedy, personal tragedy, tragic event, family tragedy
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#1412
💎
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Treasure
/ˈtreʒər/
noun
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a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value
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The pirates buried their treasure on the island.

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wealth, riches, valuables, fortune
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trash, worthless, poverty
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treasure chest, buried treasure, national treasure
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#1413
🎓
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Trainee
/treɪˈniː/
noun
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a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner
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The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.

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apprentice, student, novice, intern, learner
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expert, master, veteran, professional
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medical trainee, management trainee, trainee program, new trainee
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#1414
💊
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Treatment
/ˈtriːtmənt/
noun
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medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something
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The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.

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therapy, care, cure, medication
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neglect, harm, damage
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medical treatment, receive treatment, effective treatment
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#1415
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Trait
/treɪt/
noun
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a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
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Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.

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characteristic, quality, feature, attribute, property
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absence, lack, deficiency
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personality trait, genetic trait, positive trait, character trait
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#1416
📜
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Treaty
/ˈtriːti/
noun
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a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
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The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.

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agreement, pact, accord, contract
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war, conflict, disagreement
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peace treaty, sign a treaty, international treaty
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#1417
🗡️
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Traitor
/ˈtreɪ.tər/
noun
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a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
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The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

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betrayer, turncoat, defector, backstabber, renegade
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loyalist, patriot, supporter, ally
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branded a traitor, political traitor, traitor to the cause
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#1418
🕳️
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Trench
/trentʃ/
noun
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a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
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The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.

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ditch, furrow, channel, excavation
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mound, hill, elevation
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dig a trench, deep trench, war trench
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#1419
↔️
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Transfer
/ˈtræns.fər/
noun
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to move from one place to another; the action of moving something or someone to a different position
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The company decided to transfer him to their branch office in London.

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move, relocate, shift, transport, convey
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retain, keep, maintain, stay
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bank transfer, data transfer, job transfer, transfer payment
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#1420
📈
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Trend
/trend/
noun
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a general direction in which something is developing or changing; a fashion or style that is popular
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The trend towards online shopping continues to grow.

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tendency, direction, pattern, fashion
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stability, constancy, tradition
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current trend, fashion trend, market trend
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