6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 47

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
teem verb A drop of water can teem with bacteria. to be full of things, abound or swarm
temperament noun She possessed an even temperament. manner of thinking, behaving or reacting
tempest noun We all took cover during the tempest. violent windstorm often with rain or snow
tenement noun They all lived a a large multi-story tenement. building for human habitation
testament noun The building is a testament to his planning. something that serves as proof
thaw noun Afterwards there was a thaw in our relationship. to become less formal, aloof or reserved
verb You must thaw the turkey before cooking. change from frozen state
theology noun She received a Master's Degree in theology. religious studies
thrash verb The crowd thrashed the thief when caught. to beat with sticks
thrift noun The Scots have a reputation for thrift. wise economy in managing money
throb verb Her sore toe continued to throb. to beat rapidly or violently as the heart
thrust verb He thrust his spear into the man's side. to push or drive quickly and forcibly
noun The thrust of her project was to make money. the essence, the point
thump noun He fell with a thump to the floor. muffled sound, a thud
verb He thumped the man with vigor. to beat soundly
thwart verb They shall thwart her plans by trickery. prevent the occurrence or attainment
tickle verb That comedy will tickle anyone who sees it. excite pleasurably
tinge verb Women often tinge their hair. apply a trace of color
noun He did have a tinge of regret afterwards. slight amount
tinker noun He loved to tinker with the equipment. experiment with machines