Vocabulary Words
transient
B2adjective, noun
(acoustics) A relatively loud, non-repeating signal in an audio waveform which occurs very quickly, such as the attack of a snare drum. (+20 more)
transistor
B2noun
(semiconductors) A solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals, which can be used for amplification, switching, voltage stabilization, signal modulation, and many other functions. (+1 more)
translator
B2noun
(by extension) One that makes a new version of a source material in a different language or format. (+3 more)
transmission
B2noun
(medicine, biology) The passing of a communicable disease from an infected host individual or group to a conspecific individual or group. (+8 more)
traverse
B2adjective, adverb, noun, verb
, To climb or descend a steep hill at a wide angle (relative to the slope). (+31 more)
tread
B2noun, verb
(fortification) The top of the banquette, on which soldiers stand to fire over the parapet. (+23 more)
treaty
B2noun
A binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely states and international organizations. (+1 more)
trial
B2adjective, noun, verb
(grammar) Pertaining to a language form referring to three of something, like people (+14 more)
triangle
B2noun
(cue sports) A triangular piece of equipment used for gathering the balls into the formation required by the game being played. (+9 more)
tribe
B2noun, verb
(stock breeding) A family of animals descended from some particular female progenitor, through the female line. (+7 more)