© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

Exam: TOEFL

tantalum

IPA: /ˈtæn.tələm/

KK: /ˈtæn.tə.ləm/

noun

Definition: A heavy, gray metal that is very hard and resistant to corrosion. It is used in various applications, including electronics and surgical instruments.

Example: Tantalum is often used in the production of capacitors for electronic devices.

tantamount

IPA: /ˈtæn.tə.maʊnt/

KK: /ˈtæn.tə.maʊnt/

adjective

Definition: Having the same value, meaning, or effect as something else; equal in significance.

Example: His silence was tantamount to an admission of guilt.

tantrum

IPA: /ˈtæntrəm/

KK: /ˈtæntrəm/

noun

Definition: A sudden outburst of anger or frustration, often seen in children, where they may cry, scream, or act uncontrollably.

Example: The child threw a tantrum in the store when he couldn't have the toy he wanted.

tap

IPA: /tæp/

KK: /tæp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a light sound or touch, often by hitting something gently.

Example: She likes to tap her fingers on the table when she is thinking.

noun

Definition: A light touch or hit, often used to describe a gentle blow or a device that allows access to a resource, such as a spigot or a part of a circuit.

Example: She gave the door a quick tap to get someone's attention.

transitive verb

Definition: To hit something lightly or to draw liquid from a container.

Example: He decided to tap the keg for the party.

tapering

IPA: /ˈteɪpərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈteɪpərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A shape that gradually becomes narrower or thinner towards one end.

Example: The artist created a beautiful sculpture with a tapering design.

verb

Definition: To gradually become thinner or narrower towards one end.

Example: The candle is tapering as it burns down.

taphonomy

IPA: /təˈfɒnəmi/

KK: /tæˈfɒnəmi/

noun

Definition: The study of how organisms become fossilized and the conditions that affect this process.

Example: Taphonomy helps scientists understand how ancient life forms were preserved in the fossil record.

tardier

IPA: /ˈtɑːrdiər/

KK: /ˈtɑːrdiər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that is later than expected or delayed in arriving or happening.

Example: She was tardier than usual to the meeting today.

tardiest

IPA: /ˈtɑːrdiɪst/

KK: /ˈtɑrdiɪst/

adjective

Definition: The latest or slowest in arriving or happening.

Example: She was the tardiest student to arrive at the class today.

tardily

IPA: /ˈtɑːrdɪli/

KK: /ˈtɑrdɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is late or delayed; not on time.

Example: She arrived tardily to the meeting, missing the important announcements.

tardiness

IPA: /ˈtɑːrdɪnəs/

KK: /ˈtɑrdɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being late or delayed in arriving or doing something.

Example: His tardiness to the meeting caused frustration among his colleagues.

←1

...

314431453146

...

3537→