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table manners (n) the socially acceptable way to eat your food, especially when eating a meal with others
Example
Your table manners are appalling. Don't you know how to use a knife and fork?
tablet (n) a flat piece of stone or metal with words or pictures on one surface
Example
The poem was engraved on a tablet of stone.
Synonym
plaque
take a peek (phr) to look at something for a short time
Example
You are not allowed to take a peek at others’ writings.
take after (v) to be similar to an older person in your family
Example
George’s very tall – he takes after his father.
Synonym
resemble, look like
take care of (v) to look after, watch over, or protect
Example
His grandmother takes care of him while I am gone.
Synonym
attend, look after, protect
take in (v) to understand something
Example
The students found it difficult to take in the lesson.
Synonym
understand
take into account (phr) to consider
Example
The judge took the boy's age into account before deciding on a punishment.
Synonym
consider, count, regard
take into consideration (phr) remember to think about something important when you are making a decision or judgement
Example
You will understand how tired I am if you take into consideration the fact that I haven’t slept for two days.
Synonym
take into account
take off (v) 1. remove a piece of clothing, 2. begin to fly, 3. suddenly start being successful, 4. leave a place
Example
1. She sat on the bed to take her boots off. 2. When the plane takes off I'm really scared. 3. His carreer took off when he starred in a film
Antonym
put on land
take on (v) to agree to do some work or be responsible for something
Example
Don't take on too much work.
take over (v) to get control of or responsibility for something
Example
She took over the company after her father's death.
take part in (phr) to involve yourself in; be active in
Example
Many children like to take part in sports.
Synonym
participate
take place (phr) to happen
Example
The picnic took place at the lake.
Synonym
happen, occur
take turns (phr) when a number of people do something one after the otherd
Example
They take turns to answer the phone.
Synonym
alternate, rotate
take up (v) to start doing a particular job or activity
Example
Have you ever thought of taking up acting?
tale (n) an account of a real or made-up event; story
Example
He told a funny tale about his trip.
Synonym
account, narrative, story
talkie (n) cinema film with speech and sound made during the period when most films were silent
Example
At first, talkies were not very popular as people were used to silent movies.
Antonym
silent film
tambourine (n) a small musical instrument, consisting of a circular wooden frame with metal discs loosely fixed to it
Example
The player shakes the tambourine with one hand and strikes it with other.
tan (n) having a light brown colour
Example
I got a tan on my vacation.
Word Family
tanned
tap (v) to strike a surface lightly once or several times
Example
He tapped on the door before entering.
Synonym
drum, knock
Word Family
tapper
tapas (n) small amounts of Spanish food served, especially with alcoholic drinks, in Spanish bars and restaurants
Example
Tapas bars are very popular in Spain.
target (n) something or someone that you attack, shoot at, try to hit, etc
Example
I had four shots but I didn't even hit the target.
Synonym
mark
task (n) a piece of work to be done; duty
Example
I have several tasks to complete at work today.
Synonym
business, job,
tatami (n) in Japan, a traditional matlike floor covering of woven rice straw
Example
The size of tatami differs between different regions in Japan.
teammate (n) a member of the same team or group
Example
My teammates agree that we need a new coach.
Synonym
partner
tear (n) a drop of salty liquid that comes from the eye
Example
Tears clean the eyes and keep them moist.
Word Family
tearful
tear apart (v) to break something violently into many small pieces
Example
The building was torn apart by the bomb explosion.
temperature (n) the degree of heat or cold of an object or an environment
Example
The temperature is higher in the afternoon than in the evening.
temple (n) a building or place where gods and goddesses are worshiped
Example
We visited a Buddhist temple.
tempura (n) a Japanese dish consisting of vegetables or seafood such as shrimp dipped in batter and then deep-fried
Example
Tempura was brought to Japan by the Portuguese.
tender (adj) easily chewed or crushed; not tough; soft
Example
This is a tender piece of meat.
Synonym
soft
Antonym
tough
tense (adj) unable to relax one's body or emotions
Example
My father sounds tense when I call him at work.
Synonym
nervous
Antonym
calm
Word Family
tension, tensely 
term (n) a part of the school year; semester
Example
I received excellent grades during the fall term.
Synonym
session
terminal (n) a building where you can get onto an aircraft, bus, or ship
Example
You have to get to terminal B2 for your flight.
terrace (n) a flat area of stone or grass outside a house, where people sit and sometimes eat
Example
We often eat dinner on the terrace in the summer.
terraced (house) (n) one of a row of houses that are joined together
Example
I used to live in a terraced house and stray cats were around all the time.
terracotta (n) a hard brownish red ceramic clay, used in the making of sculpture, pottery, architectural ornaments, and building components
Example
The courtyard was full of exotic plants in terracotta pots.
terrain (n) land or ground, or the natural characteristics of its surface
Example
The mountainous terrain makes this area popular for skiing.
Synonym
topography
terrific (adj) very good; fantastic
Example
A terrific band is playing at the youth centre tonight.
Synonym
superb, wonderful, great
terrify (v) to fill with great fear or terror; scare
Example
Big, hairy spiders terrify my dad.
Synonym
frighten, petrify, scare
Word Family
terrifying, terrified, terrifyingly
text (v) to send someone a text message from a mobile phone
Example
Text me when you come out of the classroom.
Word Family
texting
thankful (adj) feeling or showing gratitude
Example
She has helped me a lot and I am very thankful for that.
Synonym
appreciative, grateful
Antonym
thankless, ungrateful, unthankful
Word Family
thankfully, thankfulness 
theme park (n) a park with entertainments, such as games, machines to ride on, restaurants, etc, that are all based on one idea
Example
Disneyland is one of the most famous theme parks.
theory (n) a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas which are suggested to explain a fact or event
Example
The scientists discussed theories about the beginning of life on Earth.
Word Family
theoretical
therefore (adv) for that reason; as a result
Example
He went to bed early and was therefore well rested.
Synonym
consequently, so, thus
thoughtless (adj) not giving attention to the needs of others; inconsiderate
Example
It was thoughtless of you to eat all the sandwiches.
Synonym
insensitive
Antonym
thoughtful
Word Family
thoughtlessness
thrill (n) a strong feeling of excitement and pleasure
Example
I felt a thrill as our car raced through the night
Synonym
kick, quiver, tingle
Word Family
thrilling, thrilled
thrive (v) to grow strong and healthy
Example
This plant thrives in the shade.
Synonym
blossom, flourish, grow
Antonym
decline, fade
Word Family
thriving
throughout (prep) in every part, or during the whole period of time
Example
People celebrated the holiday throughout the country.
Synonym
through
ticket booth (n) a small place like a box where tickets of admission are sold
Example
There is a long queue at the ticket booth.
tickle (v) to have or cause a feeling of tingling or itching
Example
A feather tickles when brushed across the skin.
Synonym
tingle
tidal (adj) caused by, having, or related to tides
Example
A tidal wave was caused by the earthquake.
tie (v) to fasten with something like a string or rope
Example
He tied the boat to the dock.
Synonym
bind
Antonym
untie
tighten (v) o make more secure or more securely fastened
Example
She tightened the knot so it would stay tied.
Synonym
strain, tense
Antonym
loosen, relax
Word Family
tightener
tightly (adv) in a tight fashion; securely; firmly
Example
Her eyes were shut tightly.
Synonym
firm, securely
Antonym
loose
tile (n) a flat thin piece of baked clay or other hard material used used to cover floors, walls, or roofs
Example
We have blue tiles on our bathroom walls.
time-consuming (adj) taking a long time to do
Example
Creating a new website is a time-consuming process.
Antonym
time-saving
timeline (n) a graphic presentation of a chronology of events and their dates
Example
Our teacher draw a timeline of geological periods
timetable (n) a list of the times when buses, trains and planes leave and arrive
Example
Do you have a Brighton to London train timetable that I could borrow?
Synonym
schedule
tiny (adj) very small
Example
She has a tiny house for her dolls.
Synonym
miniature
Antonym
huge
tip (n) a British word for a place specifically intended for dumping rubbish
Example
Tip sometimes has the same meaning as garbage dump.
Synonym
dump
to tell you the truth (phr) used when giving your personal opinion or admitting something
Example
To tell you the truth, she was frightened to death.
tomb (n) a hole in which a dead body is buried
Example
The tomb of Alexander the Great has not yet been discovered.
Synonym
grave
ton (n) a unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilos
Example
An elephant can weigh several tons.
tool (n) an instrument such as a hammer that is usually held with the hands
Example
Tools are used for doing work.
Synonym
device, instrument
touch (n) contact
Example
Please keep in touch with the office through the week.
Synonym
contact
Word Family
touchable
touch sensitive (adj) Relating to a device that allows a user to interact with a computer system by touching an area on the surface of the device with a finger, pencil, or other object
Example
Kids can use the touch-sensitive screen and digital pen to enter their information in the computer.
tough (adj) hard to break; strong; lasting a long time
Example
These toys are made from tough plastic.
Synonym
sturdy
Antonym
delicate
Word Family
toughness
tournament (n) A competition in which players compete against each other in a series of games until there is one winner
Example
Tammy won the tennis tournament after winning five matches.
Synonym
match
tow (v) to pull along at the end of a rope or chain; haul
Example
The truck towed our car to the garage.
Synonym
haul, pull
towel (n) a piece or length of soft cloth or paper used to wipe or dry the face, body, dishes, or other things
Example
They use paper towels to dry their hands on.
tower (n) a tall, narrow building or part of a building that rises high above the ground
Example
The king built a castle with tall towers.
track (n) a path, often circular, used for races
Example
The runners are now on their final lap of the track.
Synonym
course
tractor (n) a powerful motor vehicle with large tires used to pull plows and other farm machines
Example
Tractors can be generally classified as two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive.
tradition (n) the beliefs and ways of doing things that are passed down from parents to children
Example
Many people celebrate holidays by carrying out old family traditions.
Word Family
traditional
traffic (n) the movement of people or vehicles along a sidewalk, road, or other route of travel
Example
Traffic on the highway was heavy this morning.
trail (n) a path through the countryside, often where people walk
Example
He followed the trail to the cabin.
Synonym
path
trailer (n) a wagon pulled by a car or truck and used to carry a load
Example
When we go on vacation we put all the extra baggage in the trailer behind our car.
train (v) to teach someone how to do something, usually a skill that is needed for a job
Example
All our athletes are well trained.
Word Family
training, trainer
trait (n) a characteristic or quality that makes a person or animal different from others
Example
Kindness is a trait that we look for in our friends.
Synonym
characteristic, feature, attribute
transfer (v) the act of moving something from one person or place to another
Example
The transfer of the star player to another team disappointed fans.
Synonym
shift, transport
Word Family
transferable
transition (n) change from one position, stage, or situation to another
Example
There were painful experiences during his transition from boyhood to manhood.
Synonym
passage
Word Family
transitional 
trap (v) to catch in a trap
Example
They trapped a mouse in the attic.
Synonym
catch, snare, take
Word Family
traplike 
treat (v) to attempt to relieve or cure
Example
She treated her cold with vitamins.
Synonym
relieve
Word Family
treatment
tremble (v) to shake from fear, weakness, or cold
Example
I trembled in the icy wind.
Synonym
quake, quiver, shake,
tremendous (adj) very large in degree or size; huge
Example
A tremendous crowd came to the sale.
Synonym
enormous, gigantic, great
Antonym
minute, tiny
Word Family
tremendously
trend (n) the latest style
Example
Short skirts are the trend this year.
Synonym
fad, fashion, style
Word Family
trendy
tribe (n) a group of people, families, or villages that share the same language, social customs, and ancestors
Example
She left her tribe to live in the city.
Synonym
race,
Word Family
tribal
tribune (n) An officer of ancient Rome who defended the common people's rights
Example
Tribune was a title shared by elected officials in the Roman Republic.
tribute (n) something given, done, or said to express respect or thanks
Example
Her former students held a dinner as a tribute to their favourite teacher.
Synonym
honour, recognition
trumpet (n) a brass wind instrument with three valves on a looped tube that ends in a bell shape
Example
Three buttons are pressed in order to change notes in a trumpet.
Word Family
trumpetlike 
trumpeter (n) one who plays a trumpet; trumpet player
Example
I was the trumpeter in the school band.
trunk (n) the main stem of a tree
Example
There was a sign nailed to the trunk of the tree.
tuba (n) a large, brass wind instrument with a wide bell
Example
The tuba produces deep, full tones
tumble (v) to fall quickly and without control
Example
The airplane tumbled out of control.
Synonym
cascade, roll, topple
tune (n) a specific series of pleasing musical tones; melody
Example
He played a tune on the piano.
Synonym
melody, music
turn down (phr) to refuse an offer or request
Example
She turned down my invitation.
turn down (v) to decline, refuse, or reject
Example
She turned down my invitation.
Synonym
refuse, reject
turn into (v) to change and become someone or something different, or to make someone or something do this
Example
The council was hoping to turn a children's home into a residence for adolescent girls.
turn on /off (v) to move the switch on a machine, light, etc. so that it starts working/ stops working
Example
How do you turn the computer on/ off?
Synonym
switch on/off
turn out (v) to happen in a particular way or to have a particular result, especially an unexpected one
Example
How did the recipe turn out?
turn up (phr) to appear or arrive
Example
What time did he turn up for the meeting?
Synonym
appear
tusk (n) a long, large, pointed tooth that sticks out from the mouth of some animals
Example
Elephants, walruses, and wild boars have tusks.
Word Family
tusked
twice (adv) two times; in two instances
Example
I called her twice, and she answered the second time.
twist and turn (phr) if a path, road, stream etc twists and turns, it has a lot of bends in it
Example
The river twists and turns through the green fields.