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NS Vocab - T

TermDefinition
tantamount being essentially equal to something
tarn a mountain pool/lake (usually formed by glaciers)
tedium the feeling of being bored by something tedious
tempestuous characterized by violent emotions and behavior (either physically like with people or metaphorically like with storms)
tenable based on sound reasoning and evidence
tenacity persistent determination
tenet a basic generalization that is accepted as true and is used as a basis for reasoning or conduct; a religious doctrine that is proclaimed true w/o proof
tenure term that a position is held; right to keep land or a job permanently
terra firma hard ground
terse brief and to the point
testator a person who makes a will
testily in a petulant(irritated) manner
thematic relating to a topic of discourse
tilt at windmills engage in conflict with an imagined opponent; pursue a vain goal
tirade a speech of violent denunciation
titanic of great force and power
tony elegant and stylish
torpid a condition of biological rest; slow and apathetic
torrid characterized by intense emotion
touchstone a basis for comparison; a reference against which other things can be evaluated
transact to conduct business
transmute change or alter in form, appearance, nature
trice a very short time; hoist up or in and secure with a small rope; raise with a line
triple witching hour last hour of trading on NY stock exchange on the four Fridays each year when options/index futures expire; known to be very volatile
trounce beat severely (literally or in a competition); censure angrily
tryst a secret rendezvous (esp between lovers)
tyro someone new to a field or an activity
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