Alphabetic T

verb

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Bad / Attack

audio

terrify - To cause somone to feel extreme fear

All kinds of dogs, even small ones, would terrify Scott, and he did everything he could to avoid them.

noun

2 of 155

Good / Calm

audio

trance - A semi-hypnotic state where the mind seems to be transported to another realm

When Jerry heard the trance music, he let himself go, and he seemed to float to another state of consciousness - and he just danced with the crowd, and he felt one with the rhythm.

noun

3 of 155

Bad / Weak

audio

tatters - Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material

Even though they were poor and their clothes were in tatters, Dorothy's family still possessed a strong pride that kept them hopeful.

noun

4 of 155

Bad / Attack

audio

thug - A violent person, especially a criminal

When walking late at night, people should be aware of violent thugs that could rob them.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

Url audio

tricky - Difficult to deal with or do, often requiring skill or caution, sometimes being deceptive or misleading, making it appear different from what it really is.

The magician used a tricky move to distract the audience

adjective

6 of 155

Bad / Small

audio

terse - A way of expressing something using a minimum number of words

Bill was very terse in the way he expressed himself, but people understood what he meant by his facial expressions.

adjective

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Bad / Small

Url audio

tiny - Very small in size or amount; miniature.

The little girl held a tiny flower in her hand.

noun

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Other / Surprise

Url audio

thunderbolt - A sudden flash of lightning with a loud crash of thunder, or an unexpected and dramatic event or piece of news.

When the president's announced that he wasn't going to run for re-election, it came as an unexpected thunderbolt to the public.

verb

See noun

9 of 155

Bad / Disgusting

audio

trash - Damage or wreck

When Adam's parents were shocked that he and his friends had trashed their home while they were away on vacation.

verb

See noun

10 of 155

Other / Wet

audio

trickle - (of a liquid) flow in a small stream

Water trickled from the faucet even after it was turned off.

adjective

11 of 155

Good / Love

Url audio

tender - Showing gentleness and concern or sympathy

The doctor was tender with the girl patient while examining her, trying to make her laugh.

noun

12 of 155

Good / Exciting

audio

thriller - A novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionag

With their fast-paced plots and action-filled pages, John Grisham's thrillers are consistently popular.