6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 93

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
teem verb A drop of water can teem with bacteria. to be full of things, abound or swarm
temperament noun She possessed an even temperament. manner of thinking, behaving or reacting
tempest noun We all took cover during the tempest. violent windstorm often with rain or snow
tenement noun They all lived in a large multi-story tenement. building for human habitation
testament noun The building is a testament to his planning. something that serves as proof
thaw noun Afterwards there was a thaw in our relationship. to become less formal, aloof or reserved
verb You must thaw the turkey before cooking. change from frozen state
theology noun She received a Master's Degree in theology. religious studies
thrash verb The crowd thrashed the thief when caught. to beat with sticks
thrift noun The Scots have a reputation for thrift. wise economy in managing money