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trajectory - The curved path an object follows after it is thrown or shot into the air

The Iron Dome is able to intercept missiles by using computers to exactly follow the missile's trajectory.

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tinker - To attempt to repair or improve something in a casual way, often to no useful effect

Mitch tried to tinker with his computer before realizing that it was more broken that he had thought, and that he had to bring it to the computer store to have a professional repair it.

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throngs - A large, densely packed crowd.

Throngs of people went to the Woodstock music festival in 1969.

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thug - A violent person, especially a criminal

When walking late at night, people should be aware of violent thugs that could rob them.

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thump - A heavy dull blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement

The loud thump from when a gorilla beats his chest is a sign of danger to anyone near him.

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tinge - A trace of some color

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

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tomboy - A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.

As a child, she was a tomboy who loved climbing trees and playing soccer.

adjective

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tranquil - Calm and peaceful and without noise

Barry loved fishing on the tranquil lake in the morning.

verb

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throb - To steadily alternative between a large and small size

Bill saw on the monitor that his heart was throbbing with a regular rhythm.

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thunderbolt - A sudden flash of lightning with a loud crash of thunder, or an unexpected and dramatic event or piece of news.

When the president's announced that he wasn't going to run for re-election, it came as an unexpected thunderbolt to the public.

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toss - To throw something lightly or casually, to move or mix something by shaking or flipping.

When she got home after a tough day at work, she tossed her keys onto the table and sat down to rest.

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tinkle - To make a light, clear ringing sound

The water would tinkle into the mall's fountain, soothing passing customers.