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All 27,899 wordsC2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.
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reciprocal
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/rɪˈsɪprəkl/
given or done in return; mutual
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reciprocally
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/rɪˈsɪprəkli/
in a mutual or corresponding manner
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recondite
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/ˈrɛkəndaɪt/
little known; abstruse and obscure
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redolent
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/ˈrɛdələnt/
strongly reminiscent or fragrant of something
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refractory
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/rɪˈfræktəri/
stubbornly resistant to control or treatment
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regal
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/ˈriɡl/
of, resembling, or fit for a monarch; majestic
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regretful
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/rɪˈɡrɛtfl/
feeling or showing sorrow or remorse
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reliably
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/rɪˈlaɪəbli/
in a dependable, consistently good manner
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rememberable
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/rɪˈmɛmbərəbl/
able to be remembered; memorable
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replete
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/rɪˈplit/
filled or well-supplied with something
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reprehensible
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/ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl/
deserving censure or condemnation
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reprehensibly
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/ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbli/
in a manner deserving blame
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reputedly
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/rɪˈpjutɪdli/
according to general belief; supposedly
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residuary
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/rɪˈzɪdʒuɛri/
relating to the part of an estate remaining after debts
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resolutely
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/ˈrɛzəlutli/
in a firm and determined manner
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responsive
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/rɪˈspɑnsɪv/
reacting quickly and positively to something or someone
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reticent
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/ˈrɛtɪsənt/
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
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retrograde
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/ˈrɛtrəˌɡreɪd/
directed or moving backward, or reverting to a worse state
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roomy
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/ˈrumi/
having plenty of space; spacious
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rugged
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/ˈrʌɡɪd/
having a rough, uneven surface or a tough, sturdy character
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rulable
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/ˈruləbəl/
capable of being ruled, governed, or decided upon
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sackless
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/ˈsækləs/
innocent or guiltless; also dialectally feeble or simple-minded
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sapient
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/ˈseɪpiənt/
wise or showing great wisdom and sagacity
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scallion
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/ˈskæljən/
a long-stalked onion with a small bulb; a spring onion
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scant
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/skænt/
barely sufficient or limited in quantity
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scrupulous
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/ˈskrupjələs/
diligently attentive to detail and moral correctness
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secretive
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/ˈsikrətɪv/
inclined to conceal one's feelings, intentions, or activities
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sempiternal
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/ˌsɛmpɪˈtɝnəl/
everlasting; eternal and without end
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sensual
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/ˈsɛnʃuəl/
relating to gratification of the senses or physical pleasure
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septentrional
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/sɛpˈtɛntriənəl/
of or relating to the north; northern
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sequential
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/sɪˈkwɛnʃəl/
following in a logical order or consecutive succession
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servile
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/ˈsɝvəl/
excessively willing to please or obey; submissively obsequious
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shady
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/ˈʃeɪdi/
giving shade, or of doubtful honesty or legality
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shapeless
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/ˈʃeɪpləs/
lacking a definite or attractive form
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sickly
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/ˈsɪkli/
often ill or unhealthy, or suggesting illness
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silken
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/ˈsɪlkən/
made of or resembling silk; soft, smooth, and lustrous
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silvery
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/ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling silver in color or sound; clear and melodious
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simplex
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/ˈsɪmplɛks/
consisting of or permitting only one part, direction, or operation
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slapdash
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/ˈslæpˌdæʃ/
done hastily and carelessly; haphazard
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sleeping
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/ˈslipɪŋ/
being asleep, or temporarily inactive or dormant
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slothful
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/ˈslɔθfəl/
reluctant to work or exert oneself; lazy and indolent
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socialistic
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/ˌsoʊʃəˈlɪstɪk/
tending toward or characteristic of socialism
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soggy
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/ˈsɑɡi/
saturated with moisture; heavy and wet
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solitarily
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/ˈsɑləˌtɛrɪli/
in a solitary manner; alone and without company
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somedeal
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/ˈsʌmˌdil/
archaic word meaning to some extent; somewhat
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sorcerous
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/ˈsɔrsərəs/
relating to or possessing the powers of sorcery
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sorrowfully
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/ˈsɑroʊfəli/
in a manner expressing or marked by deep sadness
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soundless
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/ˈsaʊndləs/
making or accompanied by no sound; silent
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southeasterly
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/ˌsaʊθˈistɚli/
toward or coming from the southeast
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southeastern
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/ˌsaʊθˈistɚn/
of, in, or toward the southeast
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southwestern
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/ˌsaʊθˈwɛstɚn/
of, in, or toward the southwest
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speechless
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/ˈspitʃləs/
unable to speak, especially through shock or strong emotion
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speedily
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/ˈspidəli/
in a quick or rapid manner
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spherical
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/ˈsfɛrɪkəl/
shaped like or relating to a sphere
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splendid
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/ˈsplɛndɪd/
magnificent or very impressive; excellent
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sporty
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/ˈspɔrti/
interested in or suited to sport; stylishly athletic
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squarely
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/ˈskwɛrli/
directly and exactly; in a straightforward manner
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stale
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/steɪl/
no longer fresh; lacking originality or interest
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steadfast
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/ˈstɛdfæst/
firmly fixed in purpose or loyalty; unwavering
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sterling
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/ˈstɜrlɪŋ/
of excellent quality; British currency or sterling silver
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stilted
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/ˈstɪltɪd/
stiff and unnatural, especially in style or manner
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strategical
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/strəˈtidʒɪkəl/
relating to strategy; strategic
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strategically
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/strəˈtidʒɪkli/
in a way that relates to or shows strategy
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studious
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/ˈstudiəs/
devoted to study; diligent and careful
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stupendous
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/stuˈpɛndəs/
extremely impressive or astonishing in size or degree
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subaquatic
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/ˌsʌbəˈkwætɪk/
existing or occurring under water
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subaqueous
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/sʌbˈeɪkwiəs/
formed, found, or taking place under water
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submissive
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/səbˈmɪsɪv/
inclined to yield to the authority or will of others
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suggestive
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/səgˈdʒɛstɪv/
tending to suggest an idea, often something risqué
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sunshiny
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/ˈsʌnʃaɪni/
bright with sunshine; cheerful
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supine
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/ˈsupaɪn/
lying face upward; passively inactive
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supplemental
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/ˌsʌpləˈmɛntəl/
added to complete or enhance something; additional
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supranatural
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/ˌsuprəˈnætʃərəl/
transcending or lying beyond the natural order; supernatural
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surly
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/ˈsɜrli/
bad-tempered and unfriendly
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sus
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/sʌs/
suspicious or suspect; to suspect or work something out
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sycophantic
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/ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/
behaving obsequiously to gain advantage; fawning
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tart
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/tɑrt/
sharp or sour in taste; a small open pastry with filling
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tasteful
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/ˈteɪstfəl/
showing good aesthetic judgment or discretion
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taxing
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/ˈtæksɪŋ/
physically or mentally demanding; burdensome
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teachable
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/ˈtitʃəbəl/
able to be taught; willing and able to learn
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tempestuous
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/tɛmˈpɛstʃuəs/
characterized by strong, turbulent emotion or weather
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tenuous
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/ˈtɛnjuəs/
very weak, slight, or insubstantial
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tepid
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/ˈtɛpɪd/
lukewarm; lacking enthusiasm
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terse
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/tɜrs/
sparing in words; abrupt and concise
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thinly
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/ˈθɪnli/
in a thin layer or sparse manner
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thoughty
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/ˈθɔti/
dialectal term for thoughtful, attentive, or careful
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thusly
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/ˈðʌsli/
in this way; thus (often used jocularly or affectedly)
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thuswise
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/ˈðʌswaɪz/
in this manner; thus (archaic or dialectal)
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tormentous
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/tɔrˈmɛntəs/
causing or full of torment; tormenting
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tortuous
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/ˈtɔrtʃuəs/
full of twists and turns; excessively complicated
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touchy
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/ˈtʌtʃi/
oversensitive and quick to take offense
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translatory
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/ˈtrænsləˌtɔri/
relating to or involving translation, especially motion in a straight line
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transmissible
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/trænsˈmɪsəbəl/
capable of being passed on, especially as a disease or trait
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transportable
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/trænsˈpɔrtəbəl/
able to be carried or moved from place to place
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trifling
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/ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
of little value or importance; trivial
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ubiquitous
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/juˈbɪkwətəs/
present, appearing, or found everywhere
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