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| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| synopsis | noun | He gave us a synopsis of the current project | a brief outline or general view |
| syntax | noun | English syntax can be very perplexing. | the pattern of formation of sentences |
| taboo | noun | Alcholic drink is a taboo in Arab countries. | a ban or prohibition |
| tacit | adj. | They gave their tacit approval to the plan. | not spoken but implied by actions |
| tally | verb | You need to tally up all the expenses. | to reckon or count |
| noun | The tally came to over $1000. | charges; bill; total | |
| tarnish | verb | The defeat tarnished our hopes. | to spoil, taint, or diminish |
| tattoo | noun | Many sailors want a tattoo on their bodies. | permanent marking by needles and ink |
| verb | The drum will tattoo the crew to quarters. | a signal sounded on a drum or bugle | |
| teenager | noun | Teenagers give problems to adults. | a person from 13 to 19 years of age |
| telex | noun | The telex has been replaced by the fax. | a communication device |
| telltale | adj. | Tire marks were a telltale sign of the accident. | something that indicates or reveals |
| tenacity | noun | His tenacity to accuracy amazed us. | holding to or adhering to something |
| tentative | adj. | We agreed to a tentative schedule. | not fully worked out, agreed on; provisional |
| terrestrial | adj. | We lived on terrestrial animals alone. | living or growing on land; not aquatic |
| therapy | noun | He had physical therapy to regain use of his leg. | treatment of illness or disability |
| tonic | noun | The tonic revived him to normal again. | an invigorating, refreshing agent |
| topple | verb | The crowd tried to topple the statue. | to push or throw over; overturn |
| verb | The people tried to topple the government. | to overthrow; to cause to be replaced | |
| tornado | noun | The tornado caused massive destruction. | a violent rotating column of air |
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