6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 95

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
tint noun We added a tint of blue to the white paint. a slight coloration
tongs noun He picked up the hot metal using some tongs. a grasping device
tournament noun We went to see a boxing tournament. series of contests to pick a final winner
trait noun Honesty is one of his finest traits. distinguishing feature of a person's character
tranquil adj. It became a most tranquil evening. free from commotion or disturbance
treacherous adj. That river can become quite treacherous at times. dangerous or deceptive
adj. He is a treacherous individual. not to be relied on, dependable or trustworthy
treason noun The court found him guilty of treason. betrayal of one's country
trespass noun They were guilty of a charge of trespass. enter into another's land
tribunal noun The tribunal will judge the matter tomorrow. a court of justice