BARRON'S 46: tantrum-tome

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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. tedium
    the feeling of being bored by something
  11. teetotalism
    abstaining from alcohol
  12. temerity
    fearless daring
  13. temper
    a characteristic state of feeling
  14. temperament
    your usual mood
  15. temperate
    not extreme
  16. tempestuous
    characterized by violent emotions or behavior
  17. tempo
    the speed at which a composition is to be played
  18. temporal
    of or relating to or limited by time
  19. temporize
    draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
  20. tenacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  21. tenacity
    persistent determination
  22. tendencious
    having a strong bias, especially a controversial one
  23. tender
    easy to cut or chew
  24. tenet
    a basic principle or belief that is accepted as true
  25. tensile
    of or relating to physical stress or strain
  26. tentative
    hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion
  27. tenuous
    lacking substance or significance
  28. tenure
    the term during which some position is held
  29. tepid
    moderately warm
  30. termination
    the act of ending something
  31. terminology
    a system of words used to name things in a discipline
  32. terminus
    a place where something ends or is complete
  33. terrestrial
    of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth
  34. terse
    brief and to the point
  35. tertiary
    coming third in position
  36. tessellated
    decorated with small pieces of colored glass or stone
  37. testator
    a person who makes a will
  38. testy
    easily irritated or annoyed
  39. tether
    restraint consisting of a rope or chain
  40. thematic
    relating to or constituting a topic of discourse
  41. theocracy
    a political unit governed by a deity
  42. theoretical
    concerned with hypotheses and not practical considerations
  43. therapeutic
    tending to cure or restore to health
  44. thermal
    relating to or associated with heat
  45. thespian
    a theatrical performer
  46. thrall
    the state of being under the control of another person
  47. threadbare
    thin and tattered with age
  48. thrifty
    mindful of the future in spending money
  49. thrive
    make steady progress
  50. throes
    violent pangs of suffering
  51. throng
    a large gathering of people
  52. throttle
    a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
  53. thwart
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  54. tightwad
    a miserly person
  55. tiller
    someone who prepares the soil for the planting of crops
  56. timbre
    the distinctive property of a complex sound
  57. timidity
    fear of the unknown or fear of making decisions
  58. timorous
    shy and fearful by nature
  59. tipple
    drink moderately but regularly
  60. tirade
    a speech of violent denunciation
  61. titanic
    of great force or power
  62. tithe
    a levy of one tenth of something
  63. titillate
    stimulate or excite
  64. title
    the name of a work of art or literary composition
  65. titter
    laugh nervously
  66. titular
    existing in name only
  67. toady
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  68. toga
    a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome
  69. tome
    a large and scholarly book
Created on 八月 22, 2010 (updated 八月 22, 2010)

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