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easily offended or sensitive to criticism or remarks
"Be careful what you say, he's very touchy about his work."
a journey or trip, often for pleasure, during which you visit different places
"They went on a tour of Europe last summer."
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
"The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding."
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
"The company touted its new product as a game-changer."
poisonous or harmful; causing damage physically or emotionally
"The waste materials were highly toxic to the environment."
an object for children to play with
"The child received a toy car for his birthday."
an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet
"The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary."
easy to control or influence
"The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey."
The action of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services.
"The company trades in electronic goods worldwide."
To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.
"He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him."
A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically belonging to a person.
"Honesty is considered an admirable trait in a leader."
The path followed by a moving object under the influence of forces like gravity.
"The scientist calculated the rocket's trajectory."
A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.
"The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students."
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
"They tramped through the forest in heavy boots."
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
"The crowd trampled the flowers in the park."
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
"She stared out of the window as if in a trance."
calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
"The lake looked tranquil in the morning light."
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
"He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside."
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
"The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it."
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
"She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city."
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
"Customers can transact their banking online."
situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy
"The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul."
crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean
"They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London."
to go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
"Her art transcends traditional boundaries."
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