English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
A place where animal hides are processed into leather.
"The tannery produced high-quality leather for export."
To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.
"The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children."
Something that excites desire or interest, often by being just out of reach.
"She wore a tantalizing perfume that caught everyone's attention."
Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.
"His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt."
An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.
"The child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get the toy."
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
"The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains."
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
"The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century."
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
"The tarantula crawled across the desert floor."
Delayed; arriving or happening late.
"The student received a warning for being tardy to class."
A small mountain lake or pool.
"We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands."
To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.
"The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air."
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
"The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain."
To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.
"Do not tarry, or you will miss the train."
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
"She served a delicious apple tart for dessert."
Having a pleasant, distinct flavor; delicious.
"The chef prepared a very tasty curry."
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
"The old flag hung in tatters after the storm."
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
"A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food."
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
"The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use."
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
"The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words."
stretched or pulled tight; tense
"The rope was pulled taut between the two poles."
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
"Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological."
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
"The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology."
cheap and showy but of poor quality
"She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily."
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
"Beauty is often considered a subjective concept."
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