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60 words & definitions

thwart
To prevent someone from accomplishing something
tinker
To attempt to repair or improve something in a casual way, often to no useful effect
tinkle
To make a light, clear ringing sound
topple
To fall as a result of being unsteady or pushed.
totter
To move in a feeble or unsteady way, or to shake and sway as if about to collapse.
trammel
To hinder or impede in moving, progressing, or acting; to prevent freedom of action
throes
Intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change
thud
A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground
thug
A violent person, especially a criminal
thump
A heavy dull blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement
tiff
A petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers
tinge
A trace of some color
tizzy
A state of nervous excitement or agitation
throng
(of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area)
tipsy
Slightly drunk
tousled
Disordered or disheveled
tidbit
A small piece of tasty food
torment
Cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering
trample
To tread on and crush
tirade
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
trash
Damage or wreck
thrive
For a child, animal, or plant to grow and develop well and vigorously
toggle
To switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle
thrust
Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction
torrent
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid
toxic
Containing or being something poisonous especially when capable of causing serious injury.
timid
Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened
tranquil
Calm and peaceful and without noise
tiresome
Making you feel annoyed or bored
tragic
Something very sad often involving suffering.
throb
To steadily alternative between a large and small size
trance
A semi-hypnotic state where the mind seems to be transported to another realm
tilt
For one side of an object to be lower than the other
tiptoe
To walking on the front part of your foot in order to move very quietly
transcendent
Extremely great, and ​going beyond the usual limits
tingle
To experience or cause to experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation
throng
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals
torment
Severe physical or mental suffering
trash
Discarded matter; refuse
thrust
A sudden or violent lunge with a pointed weapon or a bodily part
tingle
A slight prickling or stinging sensation
thunderstruck
Extremely surprised or shocked, often speechless due to astonishment.
tiny
Very small in size or amount; miniature.
tomboy
A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.
tossup
An unpredictable or close contest where the outcome is uncertain or equally likely to go either way.
touchy
Easily offended or sensitive to criticism or comments.
traction
The grip or friction between a surface and a moving object, like a tire or shoe; also the gaining of support, momentum, or progress.
trailblazer
A person who is the first to do something, making a path for others to follow, an innovator or pioneer in a particular field or activity.
trauma
A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, especially one with lasting emotional impact; a psychological or emotional wound, often resulting from an intense or life-threatening event.
tidy
To clean up or arrange things neatly.
thunderbolt
A sudden flash of lightning with a loud crash of thunder, or an unexpected and dramatic event or piece of news.
tinderbox
A volatile or tense environment, emotionally or politically charged, likely to erupt in violence or conflict.
toss
To throw something lightly or casually, to move or mix something by shaking or flipping.
transitory
Not lasting, enduring, or permanent; temporay and lasting only a short time.
throngs
A large, densely packed crowd.
tolerate
To allow and accept something to happen without trying to stop it.
transfixed
Unable to move or stop looking at something because you are so interested, surprised, or frightened
trajectory
The curved path an object follows after it is thrown or shot into the air
transparency
A situation in which business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest.
traumatic
Causing severe and lasting emotional shock and pain.