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Emoji
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Word | Past | Past Participle | Third Person Singular | Gerund | Meaning | Example Sentence | Example Expression | Example Expression Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocations |
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#8730
🔚
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termination
/ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/
noun
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the act of ending something or the state of being ended
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The termination of the contract caused financial loss. |
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end, conclusion, cessation, stoppage, dismissal
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continuation, extension
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contract termination, job termination, sudden termination, lawful termination
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#8731
📝
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testimonial
/ˌtɛstɪˈmoʊniəl/
noun
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A formal statement testifying to someone's character, qualifications, or the quality of a product or service.
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The company shared a glowing testimonial from a satisfied customer. |
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endorsement, recommendation, tribute, statement, reference
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criticism, complaint, disapproval
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customer testimonial, glowing testimonial, testimonial letter, testimonial video
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#8732
👤
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testator
/ˈtɛsteɪtər/
noun
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a person who has made a will
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The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator. |
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will-maker, legator, bequeather, donor
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heir, beneficiary
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testator's will, deceased testator, testator property
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#8733
📜
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testament
/ˈtɛstəmənt/
noun
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a person's will; or strong evidence of something
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His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication. |
Last Will and Testament |
a legal document stating how a person's property will be distributed after death
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proof, evidence, demonstration, witness
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denial, contradiction
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last testament, living testament, testament to
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#8734
🔶
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tessellated
/ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/
adjective
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arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
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The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry. |
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patterned, mosaic, geometric, tiled
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plain, irregular
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tessellated pattern, tessellated floor, tessellated tiles
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#8735
3️⃣
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tertiary
/ˈtɜːrʃieri/
adjective
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third in order, rank, or level
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He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university. |
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third-level, advanced, higher, post-secondary
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primary, secondary
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tertiary education, tertiary level, tertiary sector
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#8736
✍️
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terse
/tɜːrs/
adjective
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brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
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His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly. |
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concise, succinct, brief, curt, laconic
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wordy, lengthy, verbose
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terse reply, terse statement, terse response
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#8737
👻
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terror
/ˈtɛrər/
noun
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Extreme fear or dread.
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The villagers fled in terror during the attack. |
reign of terror |
A period during which fear and violence prevail.
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fear, dread, horror, panic, fright
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calm, peace, comfort
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state of terror, sheer terror, live in terror
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#8738
🏞️
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territory
/ˈtɛrɪˌtɔːri/
noun
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An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler, government, or state.
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The bird fiercely defended its territory. |
uncharted territory |
An unfamiliar or unexplored area or situation.
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region, area, domain, land, zone
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sky, sea
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foreign territory, occupied territory, disputed territory
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#8739
🗺️
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territorial
/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/
adjective
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Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
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The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island. |
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regional, geographic, land-related, spatial
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non-territorial, universal
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territorial dispute, territorial claim, territorial rights
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#8740
😱
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terrify
/ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/
verb
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terrified
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terrified
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terrifies
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terrifying
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To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
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The loud thunder terrified the children. |
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frighten, scare, alarm, startle, petrify
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comfort, reassure, calm
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terrify someone, absolutely terrify, terrify the crowd
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#8741
🌍
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terrestrial
/təˈrɛstriəl/
adjective
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Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
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Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land. |
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earthly, land-based, worldly, tellurian, mundane
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celestial, aquatic, extraterrestrial
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terrestrial animals, terrestrial ecosystem, terrestrial planet, terrestrial life
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#8742
🐢
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terrapin
/ˈterəpɪn/
noun
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a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
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The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond. |
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turtle, tortoise, reptile, chelonian
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none, null
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terrapin tank, terrapin species, terrapin shell, pet terrapin
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#8743
🚉
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terminus
/ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/
noun
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the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
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The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey. |
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end, destination, final stop, terminal
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origin, start, beginning
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bus terminus, railway terminus, central terminus, city terminus
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#8744
📚
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terminology
/ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/
noun
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the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
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Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand. |
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jargon, vocabulary, lexicon, nomenclature, phraseology
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common language, plain speech
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medical terminology, legal terminology, technical terminology, computer terminology
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#8745
🌑
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tenebrous
/ˈtɛnɪbrəs/
adjective
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dark, shadowy, or obscure
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The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds. |
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dark, gloomy, shadowy, murky, dim
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bright, clear, luminous
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tenebrous cave, tenebrous world, tenebrous atmosphere
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#8746
🛑
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terminate
/ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/
verb
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terminated
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terminated
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terminates
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terminating
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to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
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The company decided to terminate his contract. |
terminate a pregnancy |
to medically end a pregnancy
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end, conclude, finish, cease, halt
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begin, start, continue
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terminate a contract, terminate employment, terminate immediately, terminate agreement
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#8747
🛫
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terminal
/ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/
noun/adjective
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As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
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He waited for the bus at the central terminal. |
terminal illness |
An illness that cannot be cured and will eventually lead to death.
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station, depot, final, ultimate, incurable
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initial, beginning
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bus terminal, airport terminal, terminal illness, terminal stage
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#8748
😠
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termagant
/ˈtɜːrməɡənt/
noun
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A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
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The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant. |
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shrew, scold, virago, nag
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gentlewoman, lady
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nagging termagant, loud termagant, domineering termagant
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#8749
🤔
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tergiversation
/ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/
noun
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Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
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The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters. |
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equivocation, evasion, inconsistency, duplicity, fickleness
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honesty, consistency, straightforwardness
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political tergiversation, constant tergiversation, accused of tergiversation
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#8750
🎉
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tercentenary
/ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/
noun
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The 300th anniversary of an event.
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The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival. |
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tricentennial, 300th anniversary, celebration, commemoration
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beginning, start
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tercentenary celebration, tercentenary event, mark the tercentenary
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#8751
😐
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tepid
/ˈtɛpɪd/
adjective
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Lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm or force.
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His speech received only a tepid response from the audience. |
tepid response |
A reaction that is unenthusiastic or lacking energy.
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lukewarm, indifferent, unenthusiastic, halfhearted, mild
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enthusiastic, passionate, fervent
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tepid water, tepid response, tepid support, tepid interest
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#8752
📜
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tenure
/ˈtɛnjər/
noun
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The period of time during which someone holds a position, office, or land.
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His tenure as president lasted for five years. |
secure tenure |
Guaranteed possession of a position or land.
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term, occupancy, incumbency, holding
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unemployment, dispossession, vacancy
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tenure track, fixed tenure, tenure of office, land tenure
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#8753
🕸️
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tenuous
/ˈtɛn.ju.əs/
adjective
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Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
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The evidence against him is quite tenuous. |
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weak, fragile, thin, slight, insubstantial
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strong, solid, firm
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tenuous link, tenuous argument, tenuous relationship, tenuous connection
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#8754
🤔
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tentative
/ˈtɛn.tə.tɪv/
adjective
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Not certain or fixed; done without confidence.
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She gave a tentative smile before agreeing. |
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uncertain, hesitant, provisional, experimental, cautious
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certain, confident, definite
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tentative plan, tentative steps, tentative agreement, tentative date
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#8755
😰
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tension
/ˈtɛn.ʃən/
noun
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A state of being stretched tight; mental or emotional strain.
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There was a lot of tension in the room before the exam results were announced. |
cut the tension with a knife |
When the atmosphere is very tense and easily noticeable.
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strain, stress, pressure, anxiety, suspense
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relaxation, ease, calm
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high tension, political tension, muscle tension, relieve tension
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#8756
🧵
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tensile
/ˈtɛn.saɪl/
adjective
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Relating to the ability to be stretched or tensioned without breaking.
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Steel has a very high tensile strength. |
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stretchable, flexible, ductile, pliable
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brittle, fragile, rigid
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tensile strength, tensile stress, tensile properties, tensile test
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#8757
😬
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tense
/tɛns/
noun, adjective, verb
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tensed
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tensed
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tenses
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tensing
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a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious
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She felt tense before the interview. |
in the past tense |
expressed in past time reference
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tight, anxious, strained, nervous, rigid
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relaxed, calm, loose
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past tense, present tense, tense situation, tense moment
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#8758
🎶
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tenor
/ˈtɛnər/
noun
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the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
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The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring. |
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tone, drift, mood, sense, character
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discord, confusion
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tenor voice, overall tenor, speech tenor, musical tenor
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#8759
📜
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tenet
/ˈtɛnɪt/
noun
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a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
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Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy. |
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principle, belief, doctrine, dogma, conviction
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doubt, disbelief, rejection
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central tenet, key tenet, religious tenet, philosophical tenet
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