Advanced Vocabulary Starting with "T"

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• tabloid A newspaper with smaller pages than a broadsheet, typically associated with s...
• tacit Understood or implied without being directly stated or expressed; communicate...
• taciturn Habitually reserved and uncommunicative; inclined to say very little in conve...
• tactical Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific shor...
• taiga The world's largest terrestrial biome, consisting of dense coniferous forest ...
• tailored Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person; or (of clothes) cut and f...
• tangent A straight line that touches a curve at a single point without crossing it, o...
• tangential Only slightly connected to or relevant to the main subject; diverging from th...
• tangible Able to be perceived by touch; concrete, real, and definite rather than abstr...
• tantamount Equivalent in seriousness, effect, or value to something, especially somethin...
• tapestry A heavy textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, traditionally ...
• tariff A tax or duty imposed on imported or exported goods; a schedule of prices or ...
• tautological Using different words to say the same thing unnecessarily, or (in logic) true...
• tautology The unnecessary repetition of an idea using different words, saying the same ...
• taxonomy The branch of science concerned with the classification of organisms into gro...
• technocrat An expert in a particular technical field who holds or exercises political or...
• technocratic Relating to a system of governance or decision-making in which experts and te...
• tectonic Relating to the large-scale structural features of the Earth's crust and the ...
• telemetry The automatic measurement and wireless transmission of data from remote sourc...
• telescope An optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer and larg...
• temperament A person's inherent nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavi...
• tempestuous Characterised by strong, turbulent, or conflicting emotion; stormy and volati...
• temporal Relating to time or the passage of time; also, relating to worldly as opposed...
• tenable Able to be maintained, defended, or held against criticism or attack. Describ...
• tenacious Holding firmly to something; persistent and determined, especially in the fac...
• tenaciously With persistent determination and an unwillingness to give up, especially in ...
• tenacity The quality of holding firmly to a purpose, belief, or position; persistent d...
• tendering The formal process of inviting and submitting competitive bids for a contract...
• tenet A principle or belief, especially one that forms part of a broader system of ...
• tensile Relating to tension, or capable of being stretched or drawn out. Tensile stre...
• tentative Not certain or fixed; provisional, or done without confidence; hesitant.
• tenuous Very weak or slight; barely holding together. A tenuous connection, argument,...
• tenure The holding of a position, especially an academic post with a permanent or lo...
• terabyte A unit of digital information storage equal to approximately one trillion byt...
• terminate To bring to an end; to conclude or discontinue something, especially formally...
• terminology The body of specialised terms and expressions used within a particular subjec...
• terrain The physical features and characteristics of an area of land, especially in t...
• terse Sparing in the use of words; abrupt or curt, sometimes to the point of seemin...
• testimony A formal statement or declaration given under oath, especially by a witness i...
• textile A type of cloth or woven fabric; relating to the manufacturing or study of fa...
• theatrical Relating to the theatre or dramatic performance; exaggerated or overly dramat...
• theism The belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a personal God who c...
• theocracy A system of government in which religious leaders or institutions hold politi...
• theocratic Relating to a form of government in which religious authorities or divine law...
• theorem A mathematical statement that has been proved to be true through a chain of l...
• theorise To develop or propose a theory or set of theories to explain something, often...
• therapeutic Relating to the healing of disease or the treatment of a disorder; also, havi...
• thereof Of the thing just mentioned; of that. A formal adverb used in legal and offic...
• thermocline A distinct layer in a body of water where the temperature changes rapidly wit...
• thermodynamics The branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat, energy,...
• thermoelectric Relating to the direct conversion of temperature differences into electrical ...
• thermometer An instrument for measuring temperature, typically consisting of a graduated ...
• thermoplastic A type of polymer that becomes soft and mouldable when heated and hardens upo...
• thermoset A type of polymer that undergoes an irreversible chemical change when cured b...
• thermostat A device that automatically regulates temperature by switching a heating or c...
• thesis A long piece of academic writing based on original research, submitted for a ...
• thorough Complete with regard to every detail; carried out fully and carefully, leavin...
• threshold The level or point at which something begins to take effect, change, or becom...
• thriving Prospering, growing strongly, and developing well; succeeding in a vigorous a...
• thrombosis The formation of a blood clot (thrombus) within a blood vessel, obstructing t...
• throughput The amount of material, data, or items processed or passing through a system ...
• timbre The distinctive quality or character of a sound, especially a musical note or...
• titanic Of exceptional strength, size, or power; enormously powerful or important.
• tithe A one-tenth part of annual income or produce, historically paid as a tax to s...
• titular Holding or constituting a purely formal title or position without real author...
• tolerance In engineering, the permissible amount of variation in a measurement or dimen...
• tolerant Willing to accept behaviour and beliefs different from one's own; able to end...
• tome A large, heavy book, especially one that is scholarly or weighty in content.
• tomography An imaging technique that produces detailed cross-sectional images of the bod...
• topography The arrangement and detailed description of the natural and artificial physic...
• topological Relating to topology, the branch of mathematics concerned with properties of ...
• torpid Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish and lacking energy or enthusiasm. I...
• torpor A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy or apathy. In biology, a s...
• torque A twisting force that causes rotation. In mechanics, the measure of the tende...
• tort A wrongful act, other than a breach of contract, that results in harm to anot...
• tortuous Full of twists and turns; excessively complex, lengthy, or convoluted, whethe...
• totalitarian Relating to a system of government that exercises absolute control over all a...
• tourniquet A device or tight bandage applied around a limb to compress blood vessels and...
• toxicology The scientific study of the nature, effects, and detection of poisons and tox...
• tracheotomy A surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the front of the neck an...
• tract A short written work, especially one expressing a strong opinion on a politic...
• tractable Easy to manage, control, or deal with. In computing, describes a problem that...
• trailblazing Introducing new ideas, methods, or activities; pioneering and innovative in a...
• trajectory The path followed by a moving object through space; figuratively, the course ...
• tranquillity The quality or state of being tranquil; a calm, peaceful, and quiet condition.
• transcend To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or rise above a particular l...
• transcendence The state of being beyond the limits of ordinary experience, physical existen...
• transducer A device that converts energy from one form to another, most commonly transfo...
• transference In psychoanalysis, the redirection of feelings and desires, especially those ...
• transformer An electrical device that transfers energy between circuits by electromagneti...
• transfusion The transfer of blood or blood components from one person into the circulator...
• transient Lasting only for a short time; temporary, passing, or brief. As a noun, a per...
• transistor A semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals. Transist...
• transit The act of passing through or across a place; also public transport systems, ...
• transitive Describing a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning, such...
• transitory Not lasting or permanent; existing only for a short time before passing away ...
• transparency The condition of being open, honest, and accountable, especially in governmen...
• transparent Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be seen; or open, h...
• transpiration The process by which water vapour is released from the surfaces of a plant, m...
• transplant A surgical procedure in which an organ or tissue is transferred from one pers...
• transponder An electronic device that automatically receives, amplifies, and retransmits ...
• transposable Capable of being moved from one position or context to another, or of having ...
• travesty A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something; a debased or grote...
• treasonous Involving or constituting treason — the crime of betraying one's country, esp...
• treatise A formal, systematic written work dealing in depth with a particular subject.
• treaty A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states, typically concerning...
• trepidation A feeling of fear or nervous apprehension about something that may happen; an...
• triage The process of sorting patients according to the urgency of their condition t...
• triangular Having the shape of a triangle, or in signal processing, describing a wavefor...
• tribology The science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion, encom...
• tribunal A body established to settle disputes or hear appeals, especially outside the...
• tributary A river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake rather than directly...
• trigonometric Relating to trigonometry, the branch of mathematics that studies the relation...
• trite Lacking originality or freshness because of overuse; hackneyed.
• trivial Of little value or importance; not worth considering seriously.
• trocar A sharp-pointed surgical instrument fitted inside a cannula, used to puncture...
• troll A person who deliberately posts provocative, offensive, or disruptive message...
• troposphere The lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere, extending from the surface to rou...
• truancy The practice of staying away from school without permission or valid reason; ...
• truce An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a c...
• truculent Eager to argue or fight; aggressively defiant and quick to challenge authorit...
• truncate To shorten something by cutting off the top or end; to reduce the length, dur...
• trustee A person or organisation given legal responsibility to manage assets or affai...
• trusteeship The office, function, or period of service of a trustee — a person or body ap...
• tuition Teaching or instruction, especially of individuals or small groups; also, the...
• tumultuous Making an uproar or loud, confused noise; excited, confused, or disorderly.
• tundra A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen ...
• turbid Cloudy, opaque, or muddy, especially describing water or other liquids that h...
• turbidity The cloudiness or haziness of a liquid caused by suspended particles that sca...
• turbine A machine with rotating blades driven by water, steam, gas, or air, used to g...
• turbulent Characterised by conflict, disorder, or disturbance; not controlled or calm. ...
• turgid Swollen and distended, or, more commonly, describing language or literary sty...
• turnover The total amount of money taken by a business in a particular period; the rat...
• typology A classification or study of types based on shared characteristics; a systema...
• tyrannical Exercising power in a cruel, unjust, and arbitrary manner; characteristic of ...