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| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| synopsis | noun | He gave us a synopsis of the current project | a brief outline or general view |
| syntax | noun | English syntax can be very perplexing. | the pattern of formation of sentences |
| taboo | noun | Alcoholic drink is a taboo in Arab countries. | a ban or prohibition |
| tacit | adj. | They gave their tacit approval to the plan. | not spoken but implied by actions |
| tally | verb | You need to tally up all the expenses. | to reckon or count |
| noun | The tally came to over $1000. | charges; bill; total | |
| tarnish | verb | The defeat tarnished our hopes. | to spoil, taint, or diminish |
| tattoo | noun | Many sailors want a tattoo on their bodies. | permanent marking by needles and ink |
| verb | The drum will tattoo the crew to quarters. | a signal sounded on a drum or bugle | |
| teenager | noun | Teenagers give problems to adults. | a person from 13 to 19 years of age |