tedious - Doing the same job over and over again can become tedious.

Seeming to go on for a long time; boring.

temperature - The freezer was set to maintain a constant temperature of 32 degrees.

A physical property that tells you how hot or cold matter is.

terrace - I like to sit out on the terrace in the early morning and drink my coffee.

Usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence.

terrain - The rugged terrain required special footwear.

The ground, whether it is sandy, mountainous, rocky, etc.

terrific - The Spring Dance was a wonderful affair and all of the 5th and 6th grade students had a terrific time.

Extraordinary; remarkable, very great.

texture - The texture of the sandpaper felt rough on my fingers.

How things feel, or look as though they might feel, if touched.

thesaurus - I looked up the word in the thesaurus to find a synonym I could use.

A dictionary of synonyms and antonyms.

thread - I had a hard time getting the thread to go through the eye of the needle.

A very thin piece of cotton or silk string used to stitch cloth.

tickle - Don't tickle anyone unless they want you to do it.

To keep touching or poking gently, often causing someone to laugh.

tidy - After I was done cleaning, my room looked neat and tidy.

To keep everything neat and organized.

tomato - This tomato does not look ripe because it is still a little green.

A soft, juicy red fruit. This is eaten in salads. Sauces are also made from this and used to give flavor to pasta!

tongue - Your taste buds are on your tongue.

A long, pink muscle that is inside of your mouth. It is used to help eat and chew our food, for tasting, and making certain sounds.

traffic - Expect heavy traffic in September and October.

People, automobiles, trucks, airplanes, ships as they come and go along their way of travel.

tragedy - The death of his father proved to be a tragedy for the whole family.

An event resulting in great loss and misfortune.

treasurer - It was agreed that the treasurer should disburse the funds for a new brochure.

The person in charge of the money in a government or any other organization.

tremble - We felt the earth tremble as the volcano began erupting.

Reflex shaking caused by cold, fear or excitement.

trinket - All of the girls received golden trinkets from the boys on Valentine's Day.

A small item that has very little value.

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Basic Vocabulary 22

Term	Definition
tedious - Doing the same job over and over again can become tedious.	Seeming to go on for a long time; boring.
temperature - The freezer was set to maintain a constant temperature of 32 degrees.	A physical property that tells you how hot or cold matter is.
terrace - I like to sit out on the terrace in the early morning and drink my coffee.	Usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence.
terrain - The rugged terrain required special footwear.	The ground, whether it is sandy, mountainous, rocky, etc.
terrific - The Spring Dance was a wonderful affair and all of the 5th and 6th grade students had a terrific time.	Extraordinary; remarkable, very great.
texture - The texture of the sandpaper felt rough on my fingers.	How things feel, or look as though they might feel, if touched.
thaw - Allow the meat to thaw properly before cooking it.	to melt, unfreeze, or defrost
thesaurus - I looked up the word in the thesaurus to find a synonym I could use.	A dictionary of synonyms and antonyms.
thread - I had a hard time getting the thread to go through the eye of the needle.	A very thin piece of cotton or silk string used to stitch cloth.
tickle - Don't tickle anyone unless they want you to do it.	To keep touching or poking gently, often causing someone to laugh.
tidy - After I was done cleaning, my room looked neat and tidy.	To keep everything neat and organized.
timid - My sister is very timid at times.	shy, with lack of confidence.
tomato - This tomato does not look ripe because it is still a little green.	A soft, juicy red fruit. This is eaten in salads. Sauces are also made from this and used to give flavor to pasta!
tongue - Your taste buds are on your tongue.	A long, pink muscle that is inside of your mouth. It is used to help eat and chew our food, for tasting, and making certain sounds.
traffic - Expect heavy traffic in September and October.	People, automobiles, trucks, airplanes, ships as they come and go along their way of travel.
tragedy - The death of his father proved to be a tragedy for the whole family.	An event resulting in great loss and misfortune.
treasurer - It was agreed that the treasurer should disburse the funds for a new brochure.	The person in charge of the money in a government or any other organization.
tremble - We felt the earth tremble as the volcano began erupting.	Reflex shaking caused by cold, fear or excitement.
trinket - All of the girls received golden trinkets from the boys on Valentine's Day.	A small item that has very little value.

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