tariff
nounˈtæriːfa tax to be paid on goods entering or leaving a country
Countries in the EU don't have to pay tariffs when goods are transported between member states.
tension
nounˈtɛnʃəna situation in which people or countries feel nervous, angry, or uncomfortable with each other
After the incident, tensions between the two countries are at an all-time high.
thrive
verbθraɪvto grow, develop, or succeed in a healthy or strong way
Most cactuses thrive in dry climates with very little water.
tier
nountɪəra level or group in a system or ranking
The company uses a two-tier pricing system.
toss
verbtɒsto throw something lightly or without much effort
He tossed his jacket onto the chair when he got home.
tournament
nounˈtʊrnəməntan organized competition where many people or teams try to win
Our office organized a small ping-pong tournament during lunch breaks.
traditional
adjectivetrəˈdɪʃənlpart of the beliefs, way of life, etc. of a particular culture that has existed for a long time
Risotto is a traditional rice dish from northern Italy.
trigger
nounˈtrɪɡ.ərsomething that causes an event or reaction to start
A sudden rise in food prices became the trigger for demonstrations across the country.
trivial
adjectiveˈtrɪviəlnot important or serious
Let’s not get stuck on trivial details this late in the project.
unpredictable
adjectiveˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəlnot able to be known, expected, or guessed in advance; likely to change suddenly
The weather this year has been especially unpredictable.
unsettling
adjectiveʌnˈsetmaking someone feel nervous, uncomfortable, or uneasy
There was something unsettling about the way he avoided eye contact.
unthinkable
adjectiveʌnˈθɪŋkəbəlso shocking, extreme, or unexpected that it is hard to imagine or accept
Working from home full time seemed unthinkable a few decades ago.
value
verbˈvæljuːto think something is important or worthwhile
I’ve learned to value my time more as I’ve gotten older.
verdict
nounˈvɜːrdɪktsomeone's opinion or judgment
Everyone tried the dessert, and the general verdict was that it was too sweet.
wander
verbˈwɑːndərto move around without a clear plan or direction
Feel free to wander around the store, but do let me know if you any need help.
well-being
nounˌwel ˈbiːɪŋthe state of being healthy, comfortable, and mentally satisfied
Regular exercise and strong social connections contribute to overall well-being.
well-being
nounˈwelˌbiːɪŋthe state of being healthy, comfortable, and mentally balanced
Good sleep and exercise are essential for your overall well-being.
wisely
adverbˈwaɪzliin a way that shows good judgment or makes a good decision
He wisely avoided getting involved in their argument.
worth
adjectivewɜːθhaving value or importance; deserving time or effort
The movie is definitely worth a watch if you’re a fan of romantic comedies.