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