Words starting with T

torrent

a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid

turmoil

a state of great confusion or disorder; mental strain or agitation

tumult

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

terminate

to bring to an end

thickets

bushes or small trees growing close together

taken aback

surprised, shocked

tentative

experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

tallow

A hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap

tend

to take care of, to look after

tenderness

gentleness and kindness; pain on pressure or palpation

tender (food)

not tough and easy to chew, successful

tenuous

very weak or slight; vague

thus

therefore

tentatively

unsure; uncertain; not definite or positive; hesitant

tardy

slow; late; overdue; delayed

tenacious

Holding fast; holding together firmly; persistent; steadfast

tranquility

a state of peace and quiet; (Antonym - anxiety)

temperate

mild, moderate; pleasant

trepidation

a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen; (Antonym - conviction)

tarnish

make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

tactic

An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end

tactful

showing sensitivity in dealing with others or handling difficult situations; diplomatic; speaking without offending others

tolerably

able to be endured, fairly good

toleration

acceptance of different beliefs or other groups, such as religious groups

torment

Great pain or suffering; to cause physical pain or mental anguish

transference

(psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another

transferral

when energy moves from one object to another without changing form

trivial

of little value or importance; minor; ordinary, commonplace

turbulent

disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy ; very excited or upset

twilight

the period from sunset to dark

tyrant

a cruel and oppressive ruler/ dictator

tangible

touchable; real, concrete; definite

trifling

unimportant or trivial, not significant

trendy

fashionable; of or relating to the latest trend or style

turgid

swollen as from a fluid; bloated; overly complex and pompous in style

trite

overused and hackneyed, unoriginal, dull

trafficked

being moved, hidden, or recruited through force, tricks, or threats so another person can use you for forced work or sex. It is a serious crime and a form of modern slavery