table-turning
A situation where someone gains power or advantage over others who previously had it
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Vocabulary ranked by real-world frequency — start with the 1,000 most common words. Definitions adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), review in progress.
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tip-off
a hint or warning about something
today's
Relating to, or produced today.
thats
whose, of which
therapy
Attempted remediation of a health problem following a diagnosis, usually synonymous with treatment.
trend
An inclination in a particular direction.
tradition
A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.
topic
topical
temporary
Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
tears
Viscous streaks left on the inside of the glass when certain wines are swirled around before tasting.
technique
The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.
thin
Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.
tied
Closely associated or connected.
tons
Lots; large quantities or numbers (of people or things).
transition
The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.
temple
A house of worship, especially: — A house of worship dedicated to a polytheistic faith.
trail
To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).
tag
Physical appendage.
thread
A cord formed by spinning or twisting together textile fibers or filaments into one or more continuous strands, typically used in needlework.
trash
Useless physical things to be discarded; rubbish; refuse.
telephone
A telecommunication device which converts data or sounds (usually speech) into electrical signals which are then transmitted to enable two or more people to communicate with each other over a distance; now usually a device having a dial or keypad with numerals for entering a number, etc., to connect with a person, and means (such as a sound or vibration) for alerting one to an incoming call or tra
tho
Then; thereupon.
trans
In (or constituting, forming, or describing) a double bond in which the greater radical on both ends is on the opposite side of the bond.
throwing
The act by which something is thrown.
translation
The act of translating, in its various senses: — The conversion of text from one language to another.
threatened
At risk of becoming endangered in the near future.
tube
Anything that is hollow and cylindrical in shape.
tennis
A sport played by two players (or four in doubles), who alternately strike the ball over a net using racquets.
terrorist
A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.
theater
A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on.
ties
Low shoes fastened with lacings.
teen
Synonym of teenager: a person between 13 and 19 years old (inclusive).
transmission
The act of transmitting, e.g. data (signals) or electric power.
tissue
Thin, woven, gauzelike fabric.
trailer
Someone who or something that trails (follows behind); something that is trailing.
terminal
A building in an airport where passengers transfer from ground transportation to the facilities that allow them to board airplanes.
toilet
A room, enclosed area or single-purpose building containing a fixture or fixtures used for urination and defecation; a bathroom or water closet.
treaty
A formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely, states and international organizations; a convention, a pact.
triple
Made up of three related elements, often matching
talented
Endowed with one or more talents.
throat
The front part of the neck.
touched
Emotionally moved (by), made to feel emotion (by).
tables
Backgammon.
timing
The regulation of the pace of e.g. an athletic race, the speed of an engine, the delivery of a joke, or the occurrence of a series of events.
ton
Any of various units of mass, originally notionally equal to the contents of a tun — The short ton of 2000 pounds (about 907 kg), 20 hundredweights of 100 pounds avoirdupois each.
Thompson
A member of a Salish people of British Columbia.
tourism
The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
Turkish
Of, from, or pertaining to Turkey, the Turkish people or the Turkish language.
traveling
A violation committed by progressing while holding the ball instead of dribbling it.
treating
Treatment.
Ted
A Teddy boy.
tracking
The act or process by which something is tracked.
tribute
An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
trigger
A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
terrorism
The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.
terry
A type of coarse cotton fabric covered in many small raised loops that is used to make towels, bathrobes and some types of nappy/diaper.
toxic
Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.
treasury
A place where treasure is stored safely.
tunnel
An underground or underwater passage.
targeted
Having something aimed at it.