Nouns 11 Flashcards
Tacit
Silent or unspoken; implied
Tact
Ability to communicate a message without causing offense, especially an unpleasant message
Tally
A record of an account or score
Technique
Method or specific way of doing something
Temerity
Recklessness, audacity; boldness verging on foolhardiness
Temperament
Overall attitude, disposition, or character
Tension
Mental or emotional strain
Theme
Main topic of an idea
Threshold
Starting point of an activity; literally the line that separates one area from another
Thrift
Ability or desire to spend money wisely; to get the most value possble
Timbre
Quality of a sound, independent of pitch and volume
Tint
Shade of a color
Token
A sign or object that signifies a greater feeling or whole
Trait
Characteristic or distinguished feature
Trepidation
Fear; apprehension
Tribunal
Place of judgment, usually legal in nature
Tribute
Demonstration of respect of gratitude
Turpitude
Shameful wickedness or depravity
Tycoon
Very wealthy and powerful business leader
Ultimatum
Final demand or condition
Valor
Courage; heroism
Venture
Project or enterprise; usually involving some degree of risk
Vicinity
Local area
Vigor
Vitality or energy
Volition
Will or conscious choice
Vow
Solemn pledge or promise
Welter
Confused mass; commotion or turmoil
Whim
Impulsive idea or desire
Woe
Great trouble or sorrow
Wrath
Intense anger or fury
Zeal
Eager desire or enthusiasm
Zest
Enthusiasm
