Gre Wordlist 47 : tonsure - ubiquitous

1.tonsure	shaving of the head especially by person entering religious orders; V.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin tonsura, from Latin, act of shearing, from tonsus, past participle of tondEre to shear -- more at TOME 1 : the Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head 2 : the shaven crown or patch worn by monks and other clerics 3 : a bald spot resembling a tonsure
2.topography	physical features of a region (such as the shape and height); CF. topo-: place	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English topographie, from Late Latin topographia, from Greek, from topographein to describe a place, from topos place + graphein to write -- more at CARVE 1 a : the art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations b : topographical surveying 2 a : the configuration of a surface including its relief and the position of its natural and man-made features b : the physical or natural features of an object or entity and their structural relationships
3.torpor	lethargy; sluggishness; dormancy; ADJ. torpid: lethargic; lazy; inactive; (of an animal) dormant; hibernating	Function: noun Etymology: Latin, from torpEre 1 : APATHY, DULLNESS 2 : a state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility : extreme sluggishness or stagnation of function synonym see LETHARGY
4.torque	twisting force; force producing rotation	Function: noun Etymology: French, from Latin torques, from torquEre to twist -- more at TORTURE : a usually metal collar or neck chain worn by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons
5.torrent	rushing stream; flood; Ex. The rain fell in torrents.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French, from Latin torrent-, torrens, from torrent-, torrens, adjective, burning, seething, rushing, from present participle of torrEre to parch, burn -- more at THIRST 1 : a tumultuous outpouring : RUSH 2 : a violent stream of a liquid (as water or lava) 3 : a channel of a mountain stream
6.torrid	(of weather) hot or scorching; passionate; Ex. torrid love affairs	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin torridus, from torrEre 1 a : parched with heat especially of the sun : HOT <torrid sands> b : giving off intense heat : SCORCHING 2 : ARDENT, PASSIONATE <torrid love letters> - tor·rid·i·ty /to-'ri-d&-tE/ noun - tor·rid·ly /'tor-&d-lE, 'tär-/ adverb - tor·rid·ness noun
7.torso	trunk of statue with head and limbs missing; human trunk	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural torsos or tor·si /'tor-"sE/ Etymology: Italian, literally, stalk, from Latin thyrsus stalk, thyrsus 1 : a sculptured representation of the trunk of a human body 2 : something (as a piece of writing) that is mutilated or left unfinished 3 : the human trunk
8.tortuous	winding; full of curves; Ex. tortuous mountain road	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French tortueux, from Latin tortuosus, from tortus twist, from torquEre to twist 1 : marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : WINDING <a tortuous path> 2 a : marked by devious or indirect tactics : CROOKED, TRICKY <a tortuous conspiracy> b : CIRCUITOUS, INVOLVED <the tortuous jargon of legal forms> - tor·tu·ous·ly adverb - tor·tu·ous·ness noun
9.totter	shake or move unsteadily; sway as if about to fall	Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Middle English toteren 1 a : to tremble or rock as if about to fall : SWAY b : to become unstable : threaten to collapse 2 : to move unsteadily : STAGGER, WOBBLE
10.touchstone	stone used to test the fineness of gold alloys; criterion; standard	Function: noun 1 : a black siliceous stone related to flint and formerly used to test the purity of gold and silver by the streak left on the stone when rubbed by the metal 2 : a test or criterion for determining the quality or genuineness of a thing 3 : a fundamental or quintessential part or feature synonym see STANDARD
11.touchy	oversensitive; easily offended; irasible; delicate; needing delicate handling; Ex. touchy situation	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): touch·i·er; -est 1 : marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation 2 a of a body part : acutely sensitive or irritable b of a chemical : highly explosive or inflammable 3 : calling for tact, care, or caution in treatment <a touchy subject> - touch·i·ly /'t&-ch&-lE/ adverb - touch·i·ness /'t&-chE-n&s/ noun
12.tout	promote or publicize (one's goods or service); praise excessively (as a form of advertisement); CF. advertise	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English tuten to peer; probably akin to Old English tOtian to stick out, Norwegian tyte transitive senses 1 : to spy on : WATCH 2 a British : to spy out information about (as a racing stable or horse) b : to give a tip or solicit bets on (a racehorse) 3 : to solicit, peddle, or persuade importunately <not meant to tout you off the movie -- Russell Baker> 4 : to praise or publicize loudly or extravagantly <touted as the... most elaborate suburban shopping development -- Wall Street Journal> intransitive senses 1 : to solicit patronage 2 a chiefly British : to spy on racehorses in training to gain information for betting b : to give a tip or solicit bets on a racehorse
13.toxic	poisonous; N. toxicity	Function: adjective Etymology: Late Latin toxicus, from Latin toxicum poison, from Greek toxikon arrow poison, from neuter of toxikos of a bow, from toxon bow, arrow 1 : of, relating to, or caused by a poison or toxin 2 : affected by a poison or toxin <toxic pregnant women> 3 : POISONOUS - tox·ic·i·ty /täk-'si-s&-tE/ noun
14.tract	propaganda pamphlet (esp. by a religious or political group); expanse of land; region of indefinite size; system of related organs; Ex. digestive tract	Function: noun Usage: often capitalized Etymology: Middle English tracte, from Medieval Latin tractus, from Latin, action of drawing, extension; perhaps from its being sung without a break by one voice : verses of Scripture (as from the Psalms) used between the gradual and the Gospel at some masses (as during penitential seasons)
15.tractable	docile; easily managed; (of something) easily changed or molded; N. tractability	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin tractabilis, from tractare to handle, treat 1 : capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : DOCILE <a tractable horse> 2 : easily handled, managed, or wrought : MALLEABLE synonym see OBEDIENT - trac·ta·bil·i·ty /"trak-t&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - trac·ta·ble·ness /'trak-t&-b&l-n&s/ noun - trac·ta·bly /-blE/ adverb
16.traduce	expose to slander	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): tra·duced; tra·duc·ing Etymology: Latin traducere to lead across, transfer, degrade, from tra-, trans- trans- + ducere to lead -- more at TOW 1 : to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation 2 : VIOLATE, BETRAY <traduce a principle of law> synonym see MALIGN - tra·duce·ment /-m&nt/ noun - tra·duc·er noun
17.trajectory	path taken by a projectile; Ex. trajectory of a bullet	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ries Etymology: New Latin trajectoria, from feminine of trajectorius of passing, from Latin traicere to cause to cross, cross, from trans-, tra- trans- + jacere to throw -- more at JET 1 : the curve that a body (as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space 2 : a path, progression, or line of development resembling a physical trajectory
18.tranquillity	calmness; peace	Function: noun : the quality or state of being tranquil
19.transcendent	exceeding ordinary limits; superior; surpassing; V. transcend: go beyond; exceed; surpass; N. transcendancy	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin transcendent-, transcendens, present participle of transcendere 1 a : exceeding usual limits : SURPASSING b : extending or lying beyond the limits of ordinary experience c in Kantian philosophy : being beyond the limits of all possible experience and knowledge 2 : being beyond comprehension 3 : transcending the universe or material existence - tran·scen·dent·ly adverb
20.transcribe	copy; write a copy of; N. transcription	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): tran·scribed; tran·scrib·ing Etymology: Latin transcribere, from trans- + scribere to write -- more at SCRIBE 1 a : to make a written copy of b : to make a copy of (dictated or recorded matter) in longhand or on a machine (as a typewriter) c : to paraphrase or summarize in writing d : WRITE DOWN, RECORD 2 a : to represent (speech sounds) by means of phonetic symbols b : TRANSLATE 2a c : to transfer (data) from one recording form to another d : to record (as on magnetic tape) for later broadcast 3 : to make a musical transcription of 4 : to cause (as DNA) to undergo genetic transcription - tran·scrib·er noun
21.transgression	violation of a law; sin; V. transgress: go beyond (a limit); violate; do wrong	Function: noun : an act, process, or instance of transgressing : as a : infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty b : the spread of the sea over land areas and the consequent unconformable deposit of sediments on older rocks
22.transient	staying for a short time; momentary; temporary; N: one that is transient	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin transeunt-, transiens, present participle of transire to go across, pass, from trans- + ire to go -- more at ISSUE 1 a : passing especially quickly into and out of existence : TRANSITORY b : passing through or by a place with only a brief stay or sojourn 2 : affecting something or producing results beyond itself - tran·sient·ly adverb synonyms TRANSIENT, TRANSITORY, EPHEMERAL, MOMENTARY, FUGITIVE, FLEETING, EVANESCENT mean lasting or staying only a short time. TRANSIENT applies to what is actually short in its duration or stay <a hotel catering primarily to transient guests>. TRANSITORY applies to what is by its nature or essence bound to change, pass, or come to an end <fame in the movies is transitory>. EPHEMERAL implies striking brevity of life or duration <many slang words are ephemeral>. MOMENTARY suggests coming and going quickly and therefore being merely a brief interruption of a more enduring state <my feelings of guilt were only momentary>. FUGITIVE and FLEETING imply passing so quickly as to make apprehending difficult <let a fugitive smile flit across his face> <fleeting moments of joy>. EVANESCENT suggests a quick vanishing and an airy or fragile quality <the story has an evanescent touch of whimsy that is lost in translation>.
23.transition	going from one state of action to another	Function: noun Etymology: Latin transition-, transitio, from transire 1 a : passage from one state, stage, subject, or place to another : CHANGE b : a movement, development, or evolution from one form, stage, or style to another 2 a : a musical modulation b : a musical passage leading from one section of a piece to another 3 : an abrupt change in energy state or level (as of an atomic nucleus or a molecule) usually accompanied by loss or gain of a single quantum of energy - tran·si·tion·al /-'sish-n&l, -'sizh-, -'zish-; -'si-sh&-n&l, -'zi-, -zh&-/ adjective - tran·si·tion·al·ly adverb
24.transitory	transient; impermanent; fleeting; N. transitoriness	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English transitorie, from Middle French transitoire, from Late Latin transitorius, from Latin, of or allowing passage, from transire 1 : tending to pass away : not persistent 2 : of brief duration : TEMPORARY <the transitory nature of earthly joy> synonym see TRANSIENT - tran·si·to·ri·ly /"tran(t)-s&-'tOr-&-lE, "tran-z&-, -'tor-/ adverb - tran·si·to·ri·ness /'tran(t)-s&-"tOr-E-n&s, 'tran-z&-, -"tor-/ noun
25.translucent	partly transparent	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin translucent-, translucens, present participle of translucEre to shine through, from trans- + lucEre to shine -- more at LIGHT 1 : permitting the passage of light: a : CLEAR, TRANSPARENT <translucent water> b : transmitting and diffusing light so that objects beyond cannot be seen clearly 2 : free from disguise or falseness <his translucent patriotism -- Newsweek> synonym see CLEAR - trans·lu·cent·ly adverb
26.transmute	transform; change; convert to something different	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): trans·muted; trans·mut·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Latin transmutare, from trans- + mutare to change -- more at MUTABLE transitive senses 1 : to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form 2 : to subject (as an element) to transmutation intransitive senses : to undergo transmutation synonym see TRANSFORM - trans·mut·able /-'myü-t&-b&l/ adjective
27.transparent	permitting light to pass through freely; easily detected; obvious; clear; Ex. transparent lie	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin transparent-, transparens, present participle of transparEre to show through, from Latin trans- + parEre to show oneself 1 a (1) : having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : PELLUCID (2) : allowing the passage of a specified form of radiation (as X rays or ultraviolet light) b : fine or sheer enough to be seen through : DIAPHANOUS 2 a : free from pretense or deceit : FRANK b : easily detected or seen through : OBVIOUS c : readily understood synonym see CLEAR - trans·par·ent·ly adverb - trans·par·ent·ness noun
28.transpire	(of a fact) become known; be revealed; happen; give off (watery waste matter) through pores	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): tran·spired; tran·spir·ing Etymology: Middle French transpirer, from Latin trans- + spirare to breathe transitive senses : to pass off or give passage to (a fluid) through pores or interstices; especially : to excrete (as water) in the form of a vapor through a living membrane (as the skin) intransitive senses 1 : to give off vaporous material; specifically : to give off or exude watery vapor especially from the surfaces of leaves 2 : to pass in the form of a vapor from a living body 3 a : to be revealed : come to light b : to become known or apparent : DEVELOP 4 : to take place : GO ON, OCCUR usage Sense 4 of transpire is the frequent whipping boy of those who suppose sense 3 to be the only meaning of the word. Sense 4 appears to have developed in the late 18th century; it was well enough known to have been used by Abigail Adams in a letter to her husband in 1775 <there is nothing new transpired since I wrote you last -- Abigail Adams>. Noah Webster recognized the new sense in his dictionary of 1828. Transpire was evidently a popular word with 19th century journalists; sense 4 turns up in such pretentiously worded statements as "The police drill will transpire under shelter to-day in consequence of the moist atmosphere prevailing." Around 1870 the sense began to be attacked as a misuse on the grounds of etymology, and modern critics echo the damnation of 1870. Sense 4 has been in existence for about two centuries; it is firmly established as standard; it occurs now primarily in serious prose, not the ostentatiously flamboyant prose typical of 19th century journalism.
29.transport	strong emotion; rapture; Ex. in a transport/transports of; V: move to strong emotion; enrapture	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French transporter, from Latin transportare, from trans- + portare to carry -- more at FARE 1 : to transfer or convey from one place to another <transporting ions across a living membrane> 2 : to carry away with strong and often intensely pleasant emotion 3 : to send to a penal colony overseas synonym see BANISH - trans·port·abil·i·ty /(")tran(t)s-"pOr-t&-'bi-l&-tE, -"por-/ noun - trans·port·able /tran(t)s-'pOr-t&-b&l, -'por-/ adjective
30.trappings	outward decorations; ornaments (as an outward sign of rank)	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of trappen to adorn 1 : CAPARISON 1 -- usually used in plural 2 plural : outward decoration or dress : ornamental equipment; also : outward signs <conventional men with all the trappings... of banality -- Robert Plank>
31.traumatic	(of an experience) deeply shocking; pertaining to an injury caused by violence; N. trauma: serious wound; emotional shock that causes lasting psychological damage	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural traumas also trau·ma·ta /-m&-t&/ Etymology: Greek traumat-, trauma wound, alteration of trOma; akin to Greek titrOskein to wound, tetrainein to pierce -- more at THROW 1 a : an injury (as a wound) to living tissue caused by an extrinsic agent <surgical trauma> b : a disordered psychic or behavioral state resulting from mental or emotional stress or physical injury 2 : an agent, force, or mechanism that causes trauma - trau·mat·ic /tr&-'ma-tik, tro-, trau-/ adjective - trau·mat·i·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
32.travail	strenuous work; toil; painful labor; labor of childbirth	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from travaillier to torture, labor, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin trepaliare to torture, from Late Latin trepalium instrument of torture, from Latin tripalis having three stakes, from tri- + palus stake -- more at POLE 1 a : work especially of a painful or laborious nature : TOIL b : a physical or mental exertion or piece of work : TASK, EFFORT c : AGONY, TORMENT 2 : LABOR, PARTURITION synonym see WORK
33.traverse	go through or across	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English travers, from Middle French traverse, from traverser to cross, from Late Latin transversare, from Latin transversus transverse -- more at TRANSVERSE 1 : something that crosses or lies across 2 : OBSTACLE, ADVERSITY 3 : a formal denial of a matter of fact alleged by the opposite party in a legal pleading 4 a : a compartment or recess formed by a partition, curtain, or screen b : a gallery or loft of communication from side to side in a large building 5 : a route or way across or over: as a : a zigzag course of a sailing ship with contrary winds b : a curving or zigzag way up a steep grade c : the course followed in traversing 6 : the act or an instance of traversing : CROSSING 7 : a protective projecting wall or bank of earth in a trench 8 a : a lateral movement (as of the saddle of a lathe carriage); also : a device for imparting such movement b : the lateral movement of a gun about a pivot or on a carriage to change direction of fire 9 : a line surveyed across a plot of ground
34.travesty	copy or example of something that completely misrepresents the true nature of the real thing; comical parody or imitation; treatment aimed at making something appear ridiculous; Ex. travesty of justice; OP. paragon	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -tied; -ty·ing : to make a travesty of : PARODY
35.treatise	article treating a subject systematically and thoroughly	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English tretis, from Anglo-French tretiz, from Old French traitier to treat 1 : a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached <a treatise on higher education> 2 obsolete : ACCOUNT, TALE
36.trek	travel; journey; V: make a long difficult journey	Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): trekked; trek·king Etymology: Afrikaans, from Dutch trecken to pull, haul, migrate; akin to Old High German trechan to pull 1 chiefly South African a : to travel by ox wagon b : to migrate by ox wagon or in a train of such 2 : to make one's way arduously; broadly : JOURNEY - trek·ker noun
37.tremor	trembling; slight quiver (as of the earth or from nervous agitation)	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English tremour terror, from Middle French, from Latin tremor trembling, from tremere 1 : a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease 2 : a quivering or vibratory motion; especially : a discrete small movement following or preceding a major seismic event 3 a : a feeling of uncertainty or insecurity b : a cause of such a feeling
38.tremulous	trembling; wavering	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin tremulus -- more at TREMBLE 1 : characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors 2 : affected with timidity : TIMOROUS 3 : such as is or might be caused by nervousness or shakiness <a tremulous smile> <tremulous handwriting> 4 : exceedingly sensitive : easily shaken or disordered - trem·u·lous·ly adverb - trem·u·lous·ness noun
39.trenchant	cutting; incisive; keen	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, present participle of trenchier 1 : KEEN, SHARP 2 : vigorously effective and articulate <a trenchant analysis>; also : CAUSTIC <trenchant remarks> 3 a : sharply perceptive : PENETRATING b : CLEAR-CUT, DISTINCT <the trenchant divisions between right and wrong -- Edith Wharton> - tren·chant·ly adverb
40.trepidation	fear; nervous apprehension	Function: noun Etymology: Latin trepidation-, trepidatio, from trepidare to tremble, from trepidus agitated; probably akin to Old English thrafian to urge, push, Greek trapein to press grapes 1 archaic : a tremulous motion : TREMOR 2 : timorous uncertain agitation : APPREHENSION synonym see FEAR
41.tribulation	suffering; ordeal; distress; trial	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English tribulacion, from Old French, from Latin tribulation-, tribulatio, from tribulare to press, oppress, from tribulum drag used in threshing, from terere to rub -- more at THROW : distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution; also : a trying experience
42.tribunal	court of justice	Function: noun Etymology: Latin, platform for magistrates, from tribunus tribune 1 : 2TRIBUNE 2 : a court or forum of justice 3 : something that decides or determines <the tribunal of public opinion>
43.tribute	tax levied by a ruler; payment made by one nation to another in acknowledgment of submission; mark of respect (such as praise or gift); Ex. pay tribute to	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English tribut, from Latin tributum, from neuter of tributus, past participle of tribuere to allot, bestow, grant, pay, from tribus tribe 1 a : a payment by one ruler or nation to another in acknowledgment of submission or as the price of protection; also : the tax levied for such a payment b (1) : an excessive tax, rental, or tariff imposed by a government, sovereign, lord, or landlord (2) : an exorbitant charge levied by a person or group having the power of coercion c : the liability to pay tribute 2 a : something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved; especially : a gift or service showing respect, gratitude, or affection <floral tribute> b : something (as material evidence or a formal attestation) that indicates the worth, virtue, or effectiveness of the one in question <the product is a tribute to their ingenuity> synonym see ENCOMIUM
44.trident	three-pronged spear	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin trident-, tridens : having three teeth, processes, or points
45.trifling	trivial; unimportant	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): tri·fled; tri·fling /-f(&-)li[ng]/ Etymology: Middle English truflen, triflen, from Old French trufer, trufler to mock, trick intransitive senses 1 a : to talk in a jesting or mocking manner or with intent to delude or mislead b : to treat someone or something as unimportant 2 : to handle something idly transitive senses : to spend or waste in trifling or on trifles - tri·fler /-f(&-)l&r/ noun synonyms TRIFLE, TOY, DALLY, FLIRT, COQUET mean to deal with or act toward without serious purpose. TRIFLE may imply playfulness, unconcern, indulgent contempt <to trifle with a lover's feelings>. TOY implies acting without full attention or serious exertion of one's powers <a political novice toying with great issues>. DALLY suggests indulging in thoughts or plans merely as an amusement <dallying with the idea of building a boat someday>. FLIRT implies an interest or attention that soon passes to another object <flirted with one fashionable ism after another>. COQUET implies attracting interest or admiration without serious intention <companies that coquet with environmentalism solely for public relations>.
46.trigger	set off; start	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, trusty, nimble, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse tryggr faithful; akin to Old English trEowe faithful -- more at TRUE 1 : stylishly or jauntily trim 2 : extremely precise : PRIM 3 dialect chiefly British : FIRM, VIGOROUS
47.trilogy	group of three related works (connected by a shared subject but each complete in itself)	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -gies Etymology: Greek trilogia, from tri- + -logia -logy : a series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
48.trinket	knickknack; bauble; cheap jewelry	Function: noun Etymology: origin unknown 1 : a small ornament (as a jewel or ring) 2 : a small article of equipment 3 : a thing of little value : TRIFLE
49.trite	hackneyed; commonplace	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): trit·er; trit·est Etymology: Latin tritus, from past participle of terere to rub, wear away -- more at THROW : hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original - trite·ly adverb - trite·ness noun synonyms TRITE, HACKNEYED, STEREOTYPED, THREADBARE mean lacking the freshness that evokes attention or interest. TRITE applies to a once effective phrase or idea spoiled from long familiarity <"you win some, you lose some" is a trite expression>. HACKNEYED stresses being worn out by overuse so as to become dull and meaningless <all of the metaphors and images in the poem are hackneyed>. STEREOTYPED implies falling invariably into the same pattern or form <views of minorities that are stereotyped and out-of-date>. THREADBARE applies to what has been used until its possibilities of interest have been totally exhausted <a mystery novel with a threadbare plot>.
50.trivia	trifles; unimportant matters	Function: noun plural but singular or plural in construction Etymology: (assumed) New Latin, back-formation from Latin trivialis : unimportant matters : trivial facts or details; also singular in construction : a quizzing game involving obscure facts
51.troth	pledge of good faith especially in betrothal; betrothal; Ex. by my troth	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English trouth, from Old English trEowth -- more at TRUTH 1 : loyal or pledged faithfulness : FIDELITY 2 : one's pledged word; also : BETROTHAL
52.trough	long narrow container for feeding farm animals; lowest point (of a wave, business cycle, etc.); long narrow depression as between waves	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural troughs /'trofs, 'trovz; 'troths, 'tro([th])z; 'trOz/ Etymology: Middle English, from Old English trog; akin to Old High German trog trough, Old English trEow tree, wood -- more at TREE 1 a : a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals b : any of various domestic or industrial containers 2 a : a conduit, drain, or channel for water; especially : a gutter along the eaves of a building b : a long and narrow or shallow channel or depression (as between waves or hills); especially : a long but shallow depression in the bed of the sea -- compare TRENCH 3 : the minimum point of a complete cycle of a periodic function: as a : an elongated area of low barometric pressure b : the low point in a business cycle
53.truculence	aggressiveness; ferocity; ADJ. truculent: aggressive; pugnacious; fierce	Function: noun : the quality or state of being truculent
54.truism	self-evident truth	Function: noun : an undoubted or self-evident truth; especially : one too obvious for mention - tru·is·tic /trü-'is-tik/ adjective
55.truncate	cut the top off; shorten	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin truncatus, past participle of truncare to shorten, from truncus trunk : having the end square or even <the truncate leaves of the tulip tree>
56.tryst	meeting arranged by lovers; arrangement between lovers to meet	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French triste watch post, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse traust trust 1 : an agreement (as between lovers) to meet 2 : an appointed meeting or meeting place
57.tumid	(of a part of the body) swollen; distended; bombastic; pompous	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin tumidus, from tumEre 1 : marked by swelling : SWOLLEN, ENLARGED <a badly infected tumid leg> 2 : PROTUBERANT, BULGING <sails tumid in the breeze> 3 : BOMBASTIC, TURGID
58.overblown	inflated; exaggerated	Function: adjective Etymology: 3blow : past the prime of bloom <overblown roses>
59.tumult	commotion of a great crowd; riot; noise; uproar; ADJ. tumultuous: noisy and disorderly	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English tumulte, from Middle French, from Latin tumultus; perhaps akin to Sanskrit tumula noisy 1 a : disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : COMMOTION b : a turbulent uprising : RIOT 2 : HUBBUB, DIN 3 a : violent agitation of mind or feelings b : a violent outburst
60.tundra	rolling treeless plain in Siberia and arctic North America	Function: noun Etymology: Russian, of Lappish origin; akin to Kola Lappish tundar hill : a level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs; also : a similar region confined to mountainous areas above timberline
61.turbid	(of a liquid) having the sediment disturbed; muddy; thick	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin turbidus confused, turbid, from turba confusion, crowd, probably from Greek tyrbE confusion 1 a : thick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment <a turbid stream> b : heavy with smoke or mist 2 a : deficient in clarity or purity : FOUL, MUDDY <turbid depths of degradation and misery -- C. I. Glicksberg> b : characterized by or producing obscurity (as of mind or emotions) <an emotionally turbid response> - tur·bid·i·ty /"t&r-'bi-d&-tE/ noun - tur·bid·ly /'t&r-b&d-lE/ adverb - tur·bid·ness noun
62.turbulence	state of violent agitation; ADJ. turbulent: violently agitated or disturbed	Function: noun : the quality or state of being turbulent : as a : wild commotion b : irregular atmospheric motion especially when characterized by up-and-down currents c : departure in a fluid from a smooth flow
63.tureen	deep dish for serving soup	Function: noun Etymology: French terrine, from Middle French, from feminine of terrin of earth, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin terrinus, from Latin terra earth -- more at TERRACE 1 : a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (as soup) are served 2 : CASSEROLE 1
64.turgid	swollen; distended (as from liquid)	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin turgidus, from turgEre to be swollen 1 : being in a state of distension : SWOLLEN, TUMID <turgid limbs>; especially : exhibiting turgor 2 : excessively embellished in style or language : BOMBASTIC, POMPOUS - tur·gid·i·ty /"t&r-'ji-d&-tE/ noun - tur·gid·ly /'t&r-j&d-lE/ adverb - tur·gid·ness noun
65.turmoil	extreme confusion; great commotion and confusion; Ex. throw the country into turmoil	Function: noun Etymology: origin unknown : a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
66.turncoat	traitor	Function: noun : one who switches to an opposing side or party; specifically : TRAITOR
67.turpitude	depravity; baseness; Ex. moral turpitude	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French, from Latin turpitudo, from turpis vile, base : inherent baseness : DEPRAVITY <moral turpitude>; also : a base act
68.tutelage	guardianship; training; function of a tutor; instruction	Function: noun Etymology: Latin tutela protection, guardian (from tutari to protect, frequentative of tueri to look at, guard) + English -age 1 a : an act or process of serving as guardian or protector : GUARDIANSHIP b : hegemony over a foreign territory : TRUSTEESHIP 2 2 : the state of being under a guardian or tutor 3 a : instruction especially of an individual b : a guiding influence
69.tutelary	protective; pertaining to a guardianship; Ex. tutelary deities	Function: adjective 1 : having the guardianship of a person or a thing <a tutelary goddess> 2 : of or relating to a guardian
70.tycoon	wealthy and powerful businessperson; wealthy leader; magnate; Ex. business tycoon	Function: noun Etymology: Japanese taikun 1 : SHOGUN 2 a : a top leader (as in politics) b : a businessman of exceptional wealth and power : MAGNATE
71.typhoon	tropical hurricane or cyclone	Function: noun Etymology: alteration (influenced by Chinese -- Guangdong -- daaih-fùng, from daaih big + fùng wind) of earlier touffon, from Arabic tufAn hurricane, from Greek typhOn violent storm 1 : a tropical cyclone occurring in the region of the Philippines or the China sea 2 : WHIRLWIND 2a <a veritable typhoon of interest and corporate investment -- Norman Sklarewitz>
72.tyranny	oppression; cruel government; ADJ. tyrannical: of a tyrant or tyranny; despotic; V. tyrannize: treat tyrannically; oppress	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -nies Etymology: Middle English tyrannie, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin tyrannia, from Latin tyrannus tyrant 1 : oppressive power <every form of tyranny over the mind of man -- Thomas Jefferson>; especially : oppressive power exerted by government <the tyranny of a police state> 2 a : a government in which absolute power is vested in a single ruler; especially : one characteristic of an ancient Greek city-state b : the office, authority, and administration of a tyrant 3 : a rigorous condition imposed by some outside agency or force <living under the tyranny of the clock -- Dixon Wecter> 4 : a tyrannical act
73.tyro	beginner; novice	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural tyros Usage: often attributive Etymology: Medieval Latin, from Latin tiro young soldier, tyro : a beginner in learning : NOVICE synonym see AMATEUR
74.ubiquitous	being everywhere; omnipresent; N. ubiquity	Function: adjective : existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : WIDESPREAD - ubiq·ui·tous·ly adverb - ubiq·ui·tous·ness noun