Lesson 51   -   edHelper.com

Word List tidings tinge tirade tome tonic topical trajectory tranquil transient transition transparent transpose treatise tremor trepidation tributary trite troupe truism turmoil unanimous unassuming unbiased undermine undertaking

Definitions

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tidings (tdng) pluralnoun    (sometimes used with a sing. verb) news or information.

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tinge (tnj) verb    a. to impart a trace or slight degree of some color to; tint. b. to impart a slight taste or smell to. c. a slight degree of coloration.

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tirade (trd) noun    a. a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken denunciation b. a long, vehement speech c. a passage dealing with a single theme or idea, as in poetry

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tome (tm) noun    a. a book, esp. a very heavy, large, or learned book. b. a volume forming a part of a larger work.

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tonic (tnk) noun    a. a medicine that invigorates or strengthens b. anything invigorating physically, mentally, or morally c. See quinine water.

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topical (tp-kl) adjective    a. pertaining to or dealing with matters of current or local interest b. pertaining to the subject of a discourse, composition, or the like. c. of a place; local.

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trajectory (tr-jkt-r) noun    a. the actual or expected path of a moving object, esp. the curve followed by a projectile, missile, or spacecraft in flight. b. in geometry, a curve or curved surface that intersects all of a given system of curves or surfaces at the same angle.

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tranquil (trngkwl) adjective    a. free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm b. free from or unaffected by disturbing emotions; unagitated; serene; placid

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transient (trnshnt) adjective    a. not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory. b. lasting only a short time; existing briefly; temporary c. staying only a short time

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transition (trn-zshn) noun    a. movement, passage, or change from one position, state, stage, subject, concept, etc., to another; change b. Music. a passing from one key to another; modulation.a brief modulation; a modulation used in passing.a sudden, unprepared modulation. c. a passage from one scene to another by sound effects, music, etc., as in a television program, theatrical production, or the like.

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transparent (trns-pâ) adjective    a. having the property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that bodies situated beyond or behind can be distinctly seen. b. admitting the passage of light through interstices. c. so sheer as to permit light to pass through; diaphanous.

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transpose (trns-pz) verb    a. to change the relative position, order, or sequence of; cause to change places; interchange b. to transfer or transport. c. Algebra. to bring (a term) from one side of an equation to the other, with corresponding change of sign.

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treatise (trts) noun    a detailed and formal written work, usu. dealing systematically with a single theme or subject.

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tremor (trmr) noun    a. an involuntary shaking or quivering; fit of trembling. b. a mild seismic disturbance; vibration. c. an unsteady or quavering effect, as of light or sound.

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trepidation (trp-dshn) noun    a. a condition of anxiety or dread; alarm. b. a quiver or vibration.

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tributary (trby-tr) noun    a. a stream that flows to a larger stream or other body of water. b. a person or nation that pays tribute in acknowledgment of subjugation or the like. c. (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream or other body of water.

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trite (trt) adjective    a. lacking in freshness or effectiveness because of constant use or excessive repetition; hackneyed; stale b. characterized by hackneyed expressions, ideas, etc.

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troupe (trp) noun    a. a company, band, or group of singers, actors, or other performers, esp. one that travels about. b. to travel as a member of a theatrical company; barnstorm.

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truism (trzm) noun    a self-evident statement; platitude.

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turmoil (tû) noun    a state of great agitation, disturbance, or confused excitement; commotion; tumult.

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unanimous (y-nn-ms) adjective    a. in complete agreement, as a number or group of people. b. exhibiting, based on, or characterized by complete agreement.

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unassuming (n-smng) adjective    without airs or pretensions; modest; reserved.

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unbiased (n-bst) adjective    without bias, prejudice, or partiality.

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undermine (ndr-mn) verb    a. to injure or destroy by insidious activity or imperceptible stages, sometimes tending toward a sudden dramatic effect. b. to attack by indirect, secret, or underhand means; attempt to subvert by stealth. c. to make an excavation under; dig or tunnel beneath, as a military stronghold.

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undertaking (ndr-tkng) noun    a. the act of a person who undertakes any task or responsibility. b. a task, enterprise, etc., undertaken. c. a promise; pledge; guarantee.