Alphabetic T

verb

1 of 139

Other / Inward

Url audio

twiddle - To turn or twist something with the fingers, usually in a casual or nervous way.

He twiddled the pen between his fingers while waiting for the meeting to start.

adjective

2 of 139

Bad / Small

audio

trivial - Of little value or importance

Jan was a master of trivial knowledge about her favorite football team, but she didn't know the name of the Vice President.

noun

3 of 139

Bad / Small

Url audio

tinge - A trace of some color

The yellow tinge of the setting sun contrasted with the purple sky.

adjective

4 of 139

Good / Busy

audio

tumultuous - Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious

The president was drowned out by the tumultuous sounds of the protestors.

verb

5 of 139

Other / Move

audio

toggle - Switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle

Internet browsers allow you to toggle between windows for easy access to websites.

adjective

6 of 139

Bad / Pain

audio

tragic - Something very sad often involving suffering.

The story of how Oedipus mistakenly killed his father and married his mother is a tragic story.

nounverb noun

See verb

7 of 139

Other / Body

audio

tingle - A slight prickling or stinging sensation

The jolt of static electricity sent a tingle along Seth's arm that made his hair stand on end.

adjective

8 of 139

Bad / Small

Url audio

tiny - Very small in size or amount; miniature.

The little girl held a tiny flower in her hand.

noun

9 of 139

Bad / Angry

audio

tantrum - An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child

Cecilia threw a tantrum when her parents refused to take her to Disney World.

nounverb verb

See noun

10 of 139

Other / Move

audio

trek - Go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot

Trekking through the Himalayas will reveal the powerful majesty of nature.

nounverb verb

See noun

11 of 139

Other / Wet

audio

thaw - (of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.

John's favorite time during his month's stay in Antarctica was when the ice began to thaw and the penguins played around his cabin.

verb

12 of 139

Other / Move

Url audio

traverse - To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration.

The hikers traversed the hills and rocky terrain carefully.