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