particular way or have a certain characteristic,
tension ['tɛnʃ(ə)n] (n) the state of being stretched tight.
testimony ['testımənı] a thing that shows that something else exists or is true
tick off [tık of] (v) mark an item in a list with tick to show that it has been dealt with.
track [træk] (n) a rough path or road, typically one beaten by use rather than constructed.
transparency [tra:n'spær(ə)nsı] (n) the condition ofbeing transparent.
travertine ['trævətın] (n) white or light coloured chalky rock deposited from mineral springs
trendy [trendı] (adj) very fashionable or up-to-date.
trend [trend] (n) a general direction in which something is developing or changing.
tuck away [tʌk əweı] (v) store smth. in a secure place
tumour ['tju:mə] (n) a swelling of a part of the body, generally without inflammation caused by an abnormal growth of tissue
U u
unavoidable [ʌnə'vɔıdəb(ə)l] (adj) not able to be avoided, prevented, or ignored; inevitable.
undergo [ʌndə'gəʊ] (v) experience force; something unpleasant or painful; go through, experience, undertake
unhygienic [ʌnhʌı'dʒı:nık] (adj) not clean or sanitary.
V v
venue [vɛnju:] (n) the place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports competition.
vicinity [vı'sınıtı] (n) the area near or surrounding a particular place.
virtually [və:tʃʊəlı] (adv) actually, in fact, de facto, nearly; almost.
virtue [və:tju:] (n) behaviour showing high moral standards.
vulnerable ['vʌln(ə)rəb(ə)l] (adj) exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
W w
ware [weə] (n) pottery, typically that of a specified type
weblish [wɛblıʃ] (n) (Computer Science) informal, the shorthand form of English that is used in text messaging,
well-to-do [,wel tə 'du:] rich enough to be able to do and buy most of the things.
welfare state [welf steit] (n) a system whereby the state undertakes to protect the health and
well-being of its citizens, especially those in financial or social need, by means of grants, pensions, and other benefits.
well off [wel əf] (adj) rich, wealthy
wig [wıg] (n) a covering for the head made of real or artificial hair, typically worn by judges and barristers in law courts or by people trying to conceal their baldness.
wrinkle [ rıηkl] (n) a slight line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face
Y y
youngster [jʌηstə] (n) a child, a young person
Z z
zipper [ zıpə] (n) a device used to open and close parts of clothes and bags that consists of two rows of metal or plastic teeth which separate or fasten together as you pull a small tag along them.