T Flashcards by T Wagner | Brainscape

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TACIT

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done without using words

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TACITURN

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silent; not talkative

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TALON

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claw of an animal, especially a bird of prey

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TANGENTIAL

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digressing; diverting

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TAWDRY

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gaudy, cheap, or showy

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TERRESTRIAL

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earthly; down-to-earth; commonplace

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TIRADE

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long, harsh speech or verbal attack

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TOADY

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one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors

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TOME

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book, usually large and academic

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TORPOR

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extreme mental and physical sluggishness

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TRANSITORY

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temporary; lasting a brief time

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TRENCHANT

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acute, sharp, or incisive; forceful; effective

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TURGID

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swollen as from a fluid; bloated

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TYRO

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beginner; novice

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