T-Z Flashcards
: relating to the amount that something (such as a wire) can stretch or be stretched without breaking
tensile
: not lasting long
: staying somewhere only a short time
transient
: the sound of going quickly back and forth many times between two musical notes that are close to each other
: a quick high sound that is repeated
trill
: to talk about (something or someone) as being very good, effective, skillful, etc.
: to try to persuade people to buy your goods or services
tout
: having temperatures that are not too hot or too cold
: emotionally calm and controlled
: avoiding behavior that goes beyond what is normal, healthy, or acceptable
temperate
: to laugh in a quiet and nervous way
titter
: tending to be quiet : not speaking frequently
taciturn
: a blend of molasses, sugar, and corn syrup
: something that is annoying because it is too sentimental
treacle
: having or showing very little energy or movement : not active
torpid
: a small area that is covered with long thick grass
tussock
of a liquid : not clean or clear : cloudy or muddy
turbid
: easily annoyed or angered and likely to argue
truculent
: a kind of small turtle that lives in water
terrapin
: easily managed or controlled
: willing to learn or be guided by another
tractable
: loud, excited, and emotional
: involving a lot of violence, confusion, or disorder
tumultuous
: brief and direct in a way that may seem rude or unfriendly
terse
: the performance of miracles; specifically : magic
thaumaturgy
: an end of a piece of wood that is cut into a special shape to fit into a hole (called a mortise) in another piece of wood and form a strong joint
tenon
: to take and keep (something, such as power) in a forceful or violent way and especially without the right to do so
usurp
: to move or be shaped like waves
undulate
: not capable of being defended against attack or criticism : not tenable
untenable
: not neat or orderly : messy or untidy
unkempt
: seeming to be seen everywhere
ubiquitous
: willing to do dishonest things in return for money
venal
: a thin layer of wood or other material that is attached to the surface of something in order to make it look better
: a way of behaving or appearing that gives other people a false idea of your true feelings or situation
veneer
: a feeling of dizziness caused especially by being in a very high place
vertigo
: expressing feelings or opinions in a very loud or forceful way : expressed in a very loud or forceful way
vociferous
: something (such as a way of dressing or behaving) that is fashionable or popular in a particular time and place
vogue
: having or showing too much pride in your abilities or achievements
vainglorious
: he quality or state of being changeable : mutability
: natural change or mutation visible in nature or in human affairs
vicissitude
: old and respected : valued and respected because of old age, long use, etc.
venerable
: coming from strong emotions and not from logic or reason
visceral
: to say or write very harsh and critical things about (someone or something)
vilify
: having or showing a tendency to eat very large amounts of food
voracious
: a long, open structure on the outside of a building that has a roof
veranda
: something found without an owner and especially by chance
: a stray person or animal; especially : a homeless child
waif
: looking sick or pale
: having a weak quality
wan
: in a left-handed, wrong, or contrary direction : counterclockwise
widdershins
: something that turns or goes around in a circle
: a pattern that is made by a series of circles that turn around a center point
whorl
: a person who wastes time, money, etc.
wastrel
: showing no thought or care for the rights, feelings, or safety of others
: not limited or controlled
of a woman : having sex with many men
wanton
: fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners
xenophobia
: to feel a strong desire or wish for something or to do something
yearn
: a very slight or gentle wind
zephyr
