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  1. tacit
    implied by or inferred from actions or statements
  2. tactile
    of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
  3. taint
    place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
  4. talisman
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  5. talon
    a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
  6. tangential
    of superficial relevance if any
  7. tangible
    perceptible by the senses, especially the sense of touch
  8. tantamount
    being essentially equal to something
  9. tantrum
    a display of bad temper
  10. tarry
    leave slowly and hesitantly
  11. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
  12. tautological
    characterized by unnecessary repetition
  13. tawdry
    tastelessly showy
  14. taxonomist
    a biologist specializing in the classification of organisms
  15. tedium
    the feeling of being bored by something
  16. teetotalism
    abstaining from alcohol
  17. temerity
    fearless daring
  18. temper
    a characteristic state of feeling
  19. temperate
    not extreme
  20. tempestuous
    characterized by violent emotions or behavior
  21. tempo
    the speed at which a composition is to be played
  22. temporal
    of or relating to or limited by time
  23. temporize
    draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
  24. tenacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  25. tenacity
    persistent determination
  26. tendentious
    having a strong bias, especially a controversial one
  27. tender
    easy to cut or chew
  28. tenet
    a basic principle or belief that is accepted as true
  29. tensile
    of or relating to physical stress or strain
  30. tentative
    hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion
  31. tenuous
    lacking substance or significance
  32. tepid
    moderately warm
  33. testator
    a person who makes a will
  34. testy
    easily irritated or annoyed
  35. tether
    restraint consisting of a rope or chain
  36. thematic
    relating to or constituting a topic of discourse
  37. theocracy
    a political unit governed by a deity
  38. theoretical
    concerned with hypotheses and not practical considerations
  39. therapeutic
    tending to cure or restore to health
  40. thespian
    a theatrical performer
  41. thrall
    the state of being under the control of another person
  42. threadbare
    thin and tattered with age
  43. thrifty
    mindful of the future in spending money
  44. throes
    violent pangs of suffering
  45. throng
    a large gathering of people
  46. throttle
    kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
  47. tightwad
    a miserly person
  48. timorous
    shy and fearful by nature
  49. tipple
    drink moderately but regularly
  50. tirade
    a speech of violent denunciation
  51. titanic
    of great force or power
  52. tithe
    a levy of one tenth of something
  53. titillate
    stimulate or excite
  54. titter
    laugh nervously
  55. titular
    existing in name only
  56. toady
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  57. toga
    a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome
  58. tome
    a large and scholarly book
  59. tonsure
    shaving the crown of the head by priests or monks
  60. torpor
    a state of motor and mental inactivity
  61. torrent
    an overwhelming number or amount
  62. torrid
    characterized by intense emotion
  63. tortuous
    marked by repeated turns and bends
  64. totter
    move without being stable, as if threatening to fall
  65. touchstone
    a basis for comparison
  66. tout
    advertise in strongly positive terms
  67. toxic
    of or relating to or caused by a poison
  68. tract
    an extended area of land
  69. tractable
    easily managed
  70. traduce
    speak unfavorably about
  71. transcendent
    exceeding or surpassing usual limits
  72. transgression
    the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
  73. transient
    lasting a very short time
  74. transitory
    lasting a very short time
  75. transmute
    change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
  76. transpire
    come about, happen, or occur
  77. transport
    a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
  78. trappings
    ornaments; embellishments to or characteristic signs of
  79. traumatic
    psychologically painful
  80. travail
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  81. travesty
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
  82. tremor
    an involuntary vibration, as if from illness or fear
  83. tremulous
    quivering as from weakness or fear
  84. trenchant
    having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought
  85. trepidation
    a feeling of alarm or dread
  86. tribulation
    an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
  87. tribunal
    an assembly to conduct judicial business
  88. tribute
    something given or done as an expression of esteem
  89. trifling
    not worth considering
  90. trinket
    a small cheap ornament, knickknack, or piece of jewelry
  91. trite
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  92. trivia
    something of small importance
  93. troth
    a solemn pledge of fidelity
  94. truculence
    stubborn and defiant aggressiveness
  95. truism
    an obvious statement of fact
  96. truncate
    make shorter as if by cutting off
  97. tryst
    a secret rendezvous, especially a romantic one
  98. tumid
    abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
  99. tumult
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
  100. turbid
    clouded as with sediment
  101. tureen
    a large deep serving dish with a cover
  102. turgid
    ostentatiously lofty in style
  103. turmoil
    a violent disturbance
  104. turncoat
    a disloyal person who betrays or deserts a cause
  105. turpitude
    a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
  106. tutelage
    attention and management implying responsibility for safety
  107. tutelary
    providing protective supervision
  108. tycoon
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
  109. tyro
    someone new to a field or activity
Created on 二月 26, 2013 (updated 三月 2, 2013)

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