Vocab Test 2 Flashcards
tidings
New information about specific and timely events.
tinge
A slight but appreciable addition.
tirade
a long, very emotional speech
tome
A (usually) large and scholarly book.
tonic
Lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine.
topical
Of or relating to or arranged by topics.
trajectory
The path followed by an object moving through space.
tranquil
Free from disturbance.
transient
Enduring a very short time.
transition
The act of passing from one state or place to the next.
transparent
capable of transmitting light so that objects on the other side can be seen clearly
transpose
A matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix.
treatise
A formal exposition.
tremor
An involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear).
Trepidation
A feeling of alarm or dread.
tributary
A branch that flows into the main stream.
trite
Repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse.
troupe
Organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical).
truism
An obvious truth
turmoil
Violent agitation.
unanimous
complete agreement
unassuming
Not arrogant or presuming.
unbiased
to be free from preference or prejudice
undermine
Destroy property or hinder normal operations.
undertaking
Any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted.
