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  1. tantrum
    a display of bad temper
  2. taper
    diminish gradually
  3. tarantula
    large southern European spider
  4. tarry
    leave slowly and hesitantly
  5. tatty
    showing signs of wear and tear
  6. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
  7. tautological
    characterized by unnecessary repetition
  8. tawdry
    tastelessly showy
  9. taxonomist
    a biologist specializing in the classification of organisms
  10. tedious
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
  11. tedium
    the feeling of being bored by something
  12. teetotalism
    abstaining from alcohol
  13. temerity
    fearless daring
  14. temper
    a characteristic state of feeling
  15. temperament
    your usual mood
  16. temperate
    not extreme
  17. tempestuous
    characterized by violent emotions or behavior
  18. tempo
    the speed at which a composition is to be played
  19. temporal
    of or relating to or limited by time
  20. temporize
    draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
  21. tenacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  22. tenacity
    persistent determination
  23. tendentious
    having a strong bias, especially a controversial one
  24. tender
    easy to cut or chew
  25. tenet
    a basic principle or belief that is accepted as true
  26. tensile
    of or relating to physical stress or strain
  27. tentative
    hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion
  28. tenuous
    lacking substance or significance
  29. tenure
    the term during which some position is held
  30. tepid
    moderately warm
  31. termination
    the act of ending something
  32. terminology
    a system of words used to name things in a discipline
  33. terminus
    a place where something ends or is complete
  34. terrestrial
    of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth
  35. terse
    brief and to the point
  36. tertiary
    coming third in position
  37. tessellate
    tile with small squares of stone or glass
  38. testator
    a person who makes a will
  39. testy
    easily irritated or annoyed
  40. tether
    restraint consisting of a rope or chain
  41. thematic
    relating to or constituting a topic of discourse
  42. theocracy
    a political unit governed by a deity
  43. theoretical
    concerned with hypotheses and not practical considerations
  44. therapeutic
    tending to cure or restore to health
  45. thermal
    relating to or associated with heat
  46. thespian
    a theatrical performer
  47. thrall
    the state of being under the control of another person
  48. threadbare
    thin and tattered with age
  49. thrifty
    mindful of the future in spending money
  50. thrive
    make steady progress
  51. throes
    violent pangs of suffering
  52. throng
    a large gathering of people
  53. throttle
    a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
  54. thwart
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  55. tightwad
    a miserly person
  56. tiller
    someone who prepares the soil for the planting of crops
  57. timbre
    the distinctive property of a complex sound
  58. timidity
    fear of the unknown or fear of making decisions
  59. timorous
    shy and fearful by nature
  60. tipple
    drink moderately but regularly
  61. tirade
    a speech of violent denunciation
  62. titanic
    of great force or power
  63. tithe
    a levy of one tenth of something
  64. titillate
    stimulate or excite
  65. title
    the name of a work of art or literary composition
  66. titter
    laugh nervously
  67. titular
    existing in name only
  68. toady
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  69. toga
    a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome
  70. tome
    a large and scholarly book
Created on 五月 13, 2013 (updated 六月 24, 2013)

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