Nouns 11 Flashcards

1
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Tacit

A

Silent or unspoken; implied

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2
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Tact

A

Ability to communicate a message without causing offense, especially an unpleasant message

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3
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Tally

A

A record of an account or score

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4
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Technique

A

Method or specific way of doing something

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5
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Temerity

A

Recklessness, audacity; boldness verging on foolhardiness

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6
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Temperament

A

Overall attitude, disposition, or character

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7
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Tension

A

Mental or emotional strain

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8
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Theme

A

Main topic of an idea

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9
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Threshold

A

Starting point of an activity; literally the line that separates one area from another

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10
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Thrift

A

Ability or desire to spend money wisely; to get the most value possble

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11
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Timbre

A

Quality of a sound, independent of pitch and volume

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12
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Tint

A

Shade of a color

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13
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Token

A

A sign or object that signifies a greater feeling or whole

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14
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Trait

A

Characteristic or distinguished feature

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15
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Trepidation

A

Fear; apprehension

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16
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Tribunal

A

Place of judgment, usually legal in nature

17
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Tribute

A

Demonstration of respect of gratitude

18
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Turpitude

A

Shameful wickedness or depravity

19
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Tycoon

A

Very wealthy and powerful business leader

20
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Ultimatum

A

Final demand or condition

21
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Valor

A

Courage; heroism

22
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Venture

A

Project or enterprise; usually involving some degree of risk

23
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Vicinity

A

Local area

24
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Vigor

A

Vitality or energy

25
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Volition

A

Will or conscious choice

26
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Vow

A

Solemn pledge or promise

27
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Welter

A

Confused mass; commotion or turmoil

28
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Whim

A

Impulsive idea or desire

29
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Woe

A

Great trouble or sorrow

30
Q

Wrath

A

Intense anger or fury

31
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Zeal

A

Eager desire or enthusiasm

32
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Zest

A

Enthusiasm