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Tableau View or sight that looks like a picture
Tabloid Newspapers with small pages (usually half the size of those in larger papers)
Taboo Something which religion or custom regards as forbidden.
or
Not acceptable to talk about or do
Tachometer Instrument used for determining speeds of aero planes and motor boats.
Taciturn Tending to be quiet: not speaking frequently & That can be done : that will be successful
Taeniacide Killing of tapeworms
Talisman Objects (such as a ring or stone) that is believed to have magic powers and to cause good things to happen to the person who has it
Talkative/Garrulous Person who is fond of talking.
Tangible That which can be perceived by touch.
Tantrum Fit of bad temper or anger.
Taperer one who bears a taper during areligious procession
Tapestry Ornamental cloth for covering walls, furniture, etc.
or
Heavy decorative cloth hung on a wall
Taphephobia fear of being buried alive
Tar anomy Classification – especially of plants and animals – laws and Principles of such classification.
Tardy Slow in moving, acting, or happening
Tariff Taxes on goods coming into or leaving a country
Taulignt Height from the sky when the sun is below the horizon either in morning or evening.
Tauricide Killing or killer of a bull
Tauromachy bullfighting
Tautonym Taxonomic name in which genus and species are the same
Taxidermy Art of curing and stuffing animals
Tearaway Young persons who behave badly and who do dangerous, foolish, or illegal things
Technocracy Government by technical experts
Technology Science of mechanical and industrial arts.
Technomania craze for technology
Technophile one who is fond of technology
Technophobia fear of technology
Tectonics science of structure of objects, buildings and landforms
Teetotaler One who left the habit of drinking.
Tegestology study and collecting of beer mats
Teknonymy The naming of the parent from the child
Teleology study of final causes; analysis in terms of purpose
Telepathy Power of reading the thoughts of others.
or
Communication between two minds at a distance with the help of emotions, thoughts.
or
Ways of communicating thoughts directly from one persons mind to another person’s mind without using words or signals
Telescope Instrument for viewing objects at a distance.
or
An apparatus used for observing distant objects.
Telescope Instrument for viewing objects at a distance.
Telmatology study of swamps
Tenacious Not easily stopped or pulled apart very determined to do something
Tenant Persons, businesses, groups, etc., that pay to use another persons property
Tendency Ways of behaving, proceeding, etc., that is developing and becoming more common
Tenet Beliefs or ideas that are very important to a group
Tenor General or basic quality or meaning of something
Tenuity Lack of solidity or substance; thinness
Tenure Period of holding an office.
or
An amount of time that a person holds a job, office, or title
Tephromancy divination by ashes
Teratology study of monsters, freaks, abnormal growths or malformations
Terce prayer service held at 9 a.m.
Termagant Devil, Ghost.
Terminology Science dealing with the proper use of terms.
Terminus The end of journey.
Terra cotta Hard, brown-red unglazed earthenware
Terrestrial Living on land
Terrines Mental weariness from want of occupation.
Territory Land under one rule or government.
Terrorism The unofficial or unauthorized use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims
Terrorist One who uses fear as a weapon of power.
or
Person who uses violence to achieve political aims.
Terse Brief and direct in a way that may seem rude or unfriendly
Testament Proofs or evidences that something exists or is true
Testimony Something that someone says especially in a court of law while formally promising to tell the truth
Tete-a-tete Private conversations between two people
Tetotaller One who abstains from drink.
or
One who totally abstains from alcoholic
Tetradarchy Government by four people; tetrarchy
Tetrahedron A solid figure – a triangular pyramid.
Tetrarchy Government by four people
Teuthology study of cephalopods
Teutomania obsession with Teutonic or German things
Textology study of the production of texts
Thalassiarchy Sof the seas; thalassocracy
Thalassocracy Sovereignty of the seas
Thalassography science of the sea
Thalassophilous living in or fond of the sea
Thalassophobia fear of the sea
Thalerophagous feeding on fresh vegetable matter
Thanatology study of death and its customs
Thanatomania belief that one has been affected by death magic, and resulting illness
Thanatophobia fear of death
Thaumatolatry Worship of miracles or wonders
Thaumatology study of miracles
Thaw Situations in which a relationship becomes more friendly and less angry
Theanthro system of belief concerning Christ
Thearchy The rule by a god or gods; body of divine rulers
or
Rby a god or gods; body of divine rulers
Theatrocracy Government by gathered assemblies of citizens
Theist One who believes in God,
Theme Particular subjects or issues that are discussed often or repeatedly
or
A main subject that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, etc.
Theo gamy Marriage of God.
Theocracy Government by divine laws.
or
The government by priests or by religious law
or
Governing body of a university.
Theodallete An instrument used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles.
Theodidact student of God; one who is taught by God
Theody hymn in praise of God
Theogamy Marriage of God.
Theolepsy seizure or possession by a God
Theology study of religion; religious doctrine
Theomachy war amongst or against the gods
or
divination by means of oracles
Theometry measurement or estimation of God
Theophagy sacramental consumption of a god
Theophany manifestation or appearance of a God to people
Theophile one who loves or is loved by God
Theophobia fear of God
Therapeutic Treatment and curing of disease – curative.
Theriatrics veterinary medicine
Theriogenology study of animals’ reproductive systems
Theriolatry Animal-worship
Thermocouple Instrument based on thermo electricity used for measuring
Thermodynamics study of relation of heat to motion
Thermokinematics study of motion of heat
Thermology study of heat
Thermophilous preferring or thriving in high temperatures
Thermostat Instrument used to regulate temperature to a particular degree.
Therology study of wild mammals
Thespian Actor or actress
Thrall State of being in someone’s power, or of having great power over someone
Thrash Hitting (someone or something) very hard with a stick, whip, etc.
Thremmatology science of breeding domestic animals and plants
Threpsology science of nutrition
Threshold Points or levels at which something begin or changes
Thrifty Managing or using money in a careful or wise way
Thriller Novels, movies, etc., that are very exciting : a story full of exciting action, mystery, adventure, or suspense
Thrioboly divination using pebbles
Throes Painful emotions, sensations, or feelings
Throng Large group of people
Thud Hitting something with a loud, dull sound.
Thumomancy divination by means of one’s own soul
Thump Hitting or beating something or someone and make a loud, deep sound
Thunder Very loud sounds that come from the sky during a storm
Thunderstorm A storm with thunder and lightning and usually very heavy rain
Tide Rise or fall in the level of the sea
Tidology study of tides
Timarchy government by the propertied class; timocracy
Timbrology study of postage stamps
Timbrophily love or fondness for stamps; stamp collecting
Timid Feelings or showing a lack of courage or confidence
Timocracy government by the propertied class
Tiptoe Walking with your heels raised up and only your toes touching the ground
Tirade Long and angry speechs
Tiromancy divination using cheese
Titanomachy war of the Titans against the gods
Titbit Small pieces of news or interesting information : small piece of food
Tobacconist One who sells tobacco, snuff etc.
Tobaccophile one who loves tobacco
Tocophobia fear of pregnancy or childbirth
Toddler Young children who are just learning to walk
Toll Number of people who are killed or injured in an accident, disaster, war
Tomb Building or chamber above or below the ground in which a dead body is kept
Tomomania irrational predilection for performing surgery
Tomophobia The fear of surgery
Tone The quality of a person’s voice
Tonitrophobia fear of thunder
Topographer A painter, Typography.
Topography One who describes about a particular place – Topography.
or
Features (such as mountains and rivers) in an area of land
or
Physical features of an area.
Topology study of places and their natural features
Topomancy divination using landforms
Toponym Place name derived from geographical feature
Toponymies study of place-names
Topophilia great love or affection for a particular place
Topophobia fear of performing; fear of certain places
Topsy-turvy In great disorder or confusion
Toreutics study of artistic work in metal
Tornadoe A violent and destructive storm in which powerful winds move around a central point
Torque That which produces rotation or torsion
Torrent Large amount of something that is released suddenly
Tort A civil wrong (except for breach of contract) for which the injury party is entitled to.
Tortuous Having many twists and turns : complicated, long, and confusing
Tot Very young children
Totalitarianism Political system in which only one political party and no rival loyalties are permitted or Political system without opposition.
Totalitarianism Political system without opposition.
Toto gist one who makes a study of coins and medals.
Tour de force Very skillful and successful efforts or performances
Tournament Series of games to determine a winner.
Tout Persons who buy tickets for an event and resell them at a much higher price
Toxicology Science of poisons.
Toxicomania An addiction to poisonous substances (e.g., drugs)
or
morbid craving for poisons
Toxicophagous eating poisons
Toxicophobia fear of poisoning
Toxophily love of archery; study of archery.
Tractable Easily managed or controlled : willing to learn or be guided by another
Tradition All the customs and beliefs of a society.
Trafficking Dealing or trading in something illegal
Tragedy A very bad event that causes great sadness and often involves someone’s death
Trail Walking or move slowly as you follow behind (someone or something)
Trailblazer Persons who make, do, or discover something new and makes it acceptable or popular
Trait Qualities that makes one person or thing different from another
Traitor Persons who are not loyal to his or her own country, friends, etc.
or
Person Who works against the interest of his country
or
One who betrays one’s country.
Trajectory Curved paths along which something (such as a rocket) moves through the air or through space
Tramp Walking for a long distance or time
Trample Crush under the feet.
Trance State in which one is not aware of what is happening around because he or she is thinking of something else
Tranquil Quiet and peaceful
Transcript Written, printed, or typed copy of words that have been spoken
Transformation change in shape, appearance or quality.
Transfusion stream of another person.
Transgress Doing something that is not allowed: to disobey a command or law
Transient Not lasting long, staying somewhere only a short time
or
Lasting only for a short interval.
Transition Changing from one state or condition to another
Transitional Changing from one condition to another.
Translucent Not completely clear or transparent but clear enough to allow light to pass through
or
That which allows only a part of the light to pass.
Transmigration Doctrine that human souls pass from one body to another at the time of death.
Transmogrification Complete change in appearance or character (especially in a magical or surprising way).
Transparency Drawing on transparent paper.
Transparent Allowing the passage of rays of light.
or
A media through things behind it can be seen clearly.
Transub– stantiation miraculous changing of bread and wine into body and blood of Christ
Traumatology study of wounds and their ‘effects
Travelogue Film or lecture about travels.
Travesty Something that is shocking, upsetting, or ridiculous because it is not what it is supposed to be
Tread Walking on or along (something)
Treason Crime of trying to overthrow one’s country’s government or of helping one’s country’s enemies during war
or
The crime of betraying one’s country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Treatise Books, articles, etc., that discuss a subject carefully and thoroughly
Treaty Official agreements that are made between two or more countries or groups
Trenchant Very strong, clear, and effective
Trental commemoratory service held thirty days after burial
Trespass Going on someone’s land without permission
Trespassing Entering someone’s land or property without permission
Tribology study of friction and wear between surfaces
Tributary Streams that flow into a larger stream or river or into a lake
or
Stream flowing into another big river.
Tribute Something that you say, give, or do to show respect or affection for someone
Trichology study of hair and its disorders
Trifle Something that does not have much value or importance
Trifle A thing of no importance.
Trilogy Series of three novels, movies, etc., that are closely related and involve the same characters or themes
Trionym Name consisting of three words
Trip Pleasure excursion.
Triptych A pecture or carving in three compartments, side by side.
Triskaidekaphobia fear of the number thirteen
Tritarchy government by three people; triarchy
Tritheocracy government by three gods
Trochomancy divination by studying wheel tracks
Trophology study of nutrition
Troposphere The atmosphere layer closet to that Earth.
Trot Moving at a speed faster than walking by stepping with each front leg at the same time as the opposite back leg
Trounce Defeating (someone or something) easily and thoroughly
Truant Students who miss school without permission
Truce An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting, arguing, etc., for a certain period of time
Truculent Easily annoyed or angered and likely to argue
Trudge Walking slowly and heavily because one is tired or working very hard
Trump Card from the pack that has been chosen as the most valuable for a particular card game
Trypanocide Killing of trypanosomes
Trypanophobia The fear of injections
Tsiganology study of gypsies
Tsunami A long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance
Tug of war Struggle between two people or groups to win control or possession of something
Tumour Abnormal growth in some part of the body.
Tumultuous Involving a lot of violence, confusion, or disorder
Turgid Very complicated and difficult to understand
Turmoil State of confusion or disorder
Turn coat One who changes sides.
Turnery Art of turning in a lathe
Turophile cheese lover
Tweak Changing (something) slightly in order to improve it; to make small adjustments to (something)
Twilight Periods when days ending and nights beginning
Tycoon Very wealthy and powerful business persons
Tympanum space within an arch; arched recess at entrance of cathedral
Typhlology study of blindness and the blind
Typhlophile one who is kind to the blind
Typhoons The extremely large, powerful, and destructive storms
or
Tempestuous storms occurring between July and October – Japan, Philippines.
Typography Style, arrangement, or appearance of printed letters on a page
or
The art of printing or using type
Typology study of types of things
Tyrannicide Killing or killer of a tyrant
Tyranny Cruel and unfair treatment by people with power over others
Tyro Beginner in learning.
Tyromancy divination using cheese

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