Set T Flashcards
1
Q
temperate (adjective)
A
moderate:
Countries that do not experience extremely hot or extremely cold temperatures are said to have a temperate climate.
2
Q
temptation (noun)
A
enticement, lure:
There was a great temptation for Megan to eat her brownie before the end of the lesson.
3
Q
tenant (noun)
A
resident, someone paying rent
4
Q
thrust (verb)
A
push
5
Q
traitor (noun)
A
deceiver:
The traitor betrayed his friend by breaking his promise to keep the secret.
6
Q
tranquil (adjective)
A
peaceful, calm
7
Q
trifle (noun 1.)
A
something of very little value
8
Q
trifle (noun 2.)
A
dessert of fruit, sponge, jelly and custard
9
Q
trifle (verb)
A
to meddle, play with:
He trifled with his pen while the teacher talked.
10
Q
twilight (noun)
A
dusk, late evening
11
Q
tyrant (noun)
A
a ruler or dictator who uses power unjustly
