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torrid

adj. intensely hot; rapid

tortuous

adj. changing directions frequently; twisting

totalitarian

adj. an absolute ruler

totem

n. a natural object with animals or birds assumed as an emblem

totter

v. walk with faltering steps; sway

touchstone

n. a test or criterion for quality

tousle

v. to cause disorder

tout

v. to praise highly

toxic

adj. poisonous; deadly

tractable

adj. easily managed or controlled; obedient

traditional

adj. was done in the past; habitual

traduce

v. to speak maliciously and false of slander

tragic

adj. disastrous; unfortunate

trait

n. a feature that characterizes someone; an attribute

traitorous

adj. having the character of traitor

trajectory

n. the curve described by a projective in flight

tranquil

adj. quiet, calm

transcend

v. rise above; surpass

transcribe

v. to write down; record

transfix

v. to fix in place/ hold motionless; to rivet

transgress

v. failing to fulfill/ conform; violate a moral law

transient

n. seasonal traveler who doesn’t stay; temporary traveler

transition

n. the process of passing from one form/ stage to another

transparent

adj. clear; easily seen

trauma

n. severe physical/ emotional shock; bad experience

travail

n. strenuous physical mental labor/ effort

travesty

n. a complete failure; shameful imitation

treachery

n. unworthiness; trickery

treacle

n. contrived/ unrestrained sentiment

tremulous

adj. trembling; fearful