Barron's GRE "T" WordList

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  1. tablet
    a small, flat, compressed cake of some substance
  2. tacit
    implied by or inferred from actions or statements
  3. taciturn
    habitually reserved and uncommunicative
  4. tact
    consideration in dealing with others
  5. tactful
    having a sense of what is considerate in dealing with others
  6. tactile
    of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
  7. taint
    place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
  8. takeoff
    a departure; especially of airplanes
  9. talisman
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  10. talon
    a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
  11. tan
    a light brown the color of topaz
  12. tangential
    of superficial relevance if any
  13. tangible
    perceptible by the senses, especially the sense of touch
  14. tanner
    a craftsman who tans skins and hides
  15. tantalize
    harass with persistent teasing or baiting
  16. tantamount
    being essentially equal to something
  17. tantrum
    a display of bad temper
  18. taper
    diminish gradually
  19. tarantula
    large southern European spider
  20. tardy
    after the expected or usual time
  21. tarnish
    make or become dirty or dull, as by exposure to air
  22. tarry
    leave slowly and hesitantly
  23. tart
    tasting sour like a lemon
  24. tatter
    a small shred of cloth or paper
  25. taunt
    harass with persistent criticism or carping
  26. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
  27. tautological
    characterized by unnecessary repetition
  28. tawdry
    tastelessly showy
  29. tawny
    having the color of tanned leather
  30. taxonomist
    a biologist specializing in the classification of organisms
  31. tedium
    the feeling of being bored by something
  32. teetotalism
    abstaining from alcohol
  33. temerity
    fearless daring
  34. temper
    a characteristic state of feeling
  35. temperament
    your usual mood
  36. temperate
    not extreme
  37. tempestuous
    characterized by violent emotions or behavior
  38. tempo
    the speed at which a composition is to be played
  39. temporal
    of or relating to or limited by time
  40. temporize
    draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
  41. tenacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  42. tenacity
    persistent determination
  43. tenancy
    the act or state of being an occupant
  44. tenant
    someone who pays rent to use property owned by someone else
  45. tend
    have a disposition to do or be something; be inclined
  46. tendentious
    having a strong bias, especially a controversial one
  47. tender
    easy to cut or chew
  48. tenet
    a basic principle or belief that is accepted as true
  49. tensile
    of or relating to physical stress or strain
  50. tension
    the action of stretching something tight
  51. tentative
    hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion
  52. tenuous
    lacking substance or significance
  53. tenure
    the term during which some position is held
  54. tepid
    moderately warm
  55. terminal
    occurring at or forming an end
  56. termination
    the act of ending something
  57. terminology
    a system of words used to name things in a discipline
  58. terminus
    a place where something ends or is complete
  59. terrestrial
    of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth
  60. terse
    brief and to the point
  61. tertiary
    coming third in position
  62. tessellated
    decorated with small pieces of colored glass or stone
  63. testator
    a person who makes a will
  64. testy
    easily irritated or annoyed
  65. tether
    restraint consisting of a rope or chain
  66. thematic
    relating to or constituting a topic of discourse
  67. theocracy
    a political unit governed by a deity
  68. theoretical
    concerned with hypotheses and not practical considerations
  69. therapeutic
    tending to cure or restore to health
  70. thermal
    relating to or associated with heat
  71. thesis
    an unproved statement advanced as a premise in an argument
  72. thespian
    a theatrical performer
  73. thrall
    the state of being under the control of another person
  74. thrash
    give a beating to
  75. threadbare
    thin and tattered with age
  76. threat
    declaration of an intention to inflict harm on another
  77. thresh
    beat the seeds out of a grain
  78. thrifty
    mindful of the future in spending money
  79. thrive
    make steady progress
  80. throb
    pulsate or pound with abnormal force
  81. throes
    violent pangs of suffering
  82. throng
    a large gathering of people
  83. throttle
    a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
  84. thwart
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  85. tickle
    (archaic) touch a body part lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
  86. tightwad
    a miserly person
  87. tiller
    someone who prepares the soil for the planting of crops
  88. timbre
    the distinctive property of a complex sound
  89. timidity
    fear of the unknown or fear of making decisions
  90. timorous
    shy and fearful by nature
  91. tinge
    color lightly
  92. tint
    a variation or slightly different shade of a color
  93. tipple
    drink moderately but regularly
  94. tirade
    a speech of violent denunciation
  95. titanic
    of great force or power
  96. tithe
    a levy of one tenth of something
  97. titillate
    stimulate or excite
  98. title
    the name of a work of art or literary composition
  99. titter
    laugh nervously
  100. titular
    existing in name only
  101. toady
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  102. toga
    a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome
  103. token
    a disk that can be used in designated slot machines
  104. toll
    a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges
  105. tome
    a large and scholarly book
  106. tonsure
    shaving the crown of the head by priests or monks
  107. topography
    the configuration of a surface and its features
  108. topple
    fall down, as if collapsing
  109. torpedo
    a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile
  110. torpor
    a state of motor and mental inactivity
  111. torque
    a twisting force
  112. torrent
    an overwhelming number or amount
  113. torrid
    characterized by intense emotion
  114. torso
    the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
  115. tortuous
    marked by repeated turns and bends
  116. toss
    throw with a light motion
  117. totem
    emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant
  118. totter
    move without being stable, as if threatening to fall
  119. touching
    arousing affect
  120. touchstone
    a basis for comparison
  121. touchy
    difficult to handle; requiring great tact
  122. tout
    advertise in strongly positive terms
  123. toxic
    of or relating to or caused by a poison
  124. tract
    an extended area of land
  125. tractable
    easily managed
  126. traduce
    speak unfavorably about
  127. trajectory
    the path followed by an object moving through space
  128. tramp
    travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
  129. trample
    tread or stomp heavily or roughly
  130. trance
    a psychological state induced by a magical incantation
  131. tranquillity
    an untroubled state, free from disturbances
  132. transcendent
    exceeding or surpassing usual limits
  133. transcendental
    existing outside of or not in accordance with nature
  134. transcribe
    write out, as from speech or notes
  135. transgression
    the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
  136. transient
    lasting a very short time
  137. transition
    the act of passing from one state or place to the next
  138. transitory
    lasting a very short time
  139. translucent
    allowing light to pass through diffusely
  140. transmute
    change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
  141. transparent
    able to be seen through with clarity
  142. transpire
    come about, happen, or occur
  143. transport
    move something or somebody around
  144. transpose
    change the order or arrangement of
  145. trappings
    ornaments; embellishments to or characteristic signs of
  146. traumatic
    psychologically painful
  147. travail
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  148. traverse
    journey across or pass over
  149. travesty
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
  150. tread
    put down, place, or press the foot
  151. treasure
    any possession that is highly valued by its owner
  152. treatise
    a formal text that treats a particular topic systematically
  153. trek
    any long and difficult trip
  154. tremor
    an involuntary vibration, as if from illness or fear
  155. tremulous
    quivering as from weakness or fear
  156. trenchant
    having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought
  157. trepidation
    a feeling of alarm or dread
  158. tribulation
    an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
  159. tribunal
    an assembly to conduct judicial business
  160. tribune
    an ancient Roman official elected by the plebeians
  161. tribute
    something given or done as an expression of esteem
  162. trickle
    run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
  163. trickster
    someone who plays practical jokes on others
  164. trident
    a spear with three prongs
  165. trifle
    a detail that is considered insignificant
  166. trifling
    not worth considering
  167. trigger
    lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
  168. trilogy
    a set of three literary or dramatic works related in subject
  169. trim
    make a reduction in
  170. trinket
    a small cheap ornament, knickknack, or piece of jewelry
  171. trite
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  172. trivia
    something of small importance
  173. troth
    a solemn pledge of fidelity
  174. trough
    a long narrow shallow receptacle
  175. truculence
    stubborn and defiant aggressiveness
  176. truism
    an obvious statement of fact
  177. truncate
    make shorter as if by cutting off
  178. trunk
    the main stem of a tree
  179. tryst
    a secret rendezvous, especially a romantic one
  180. tumid
    abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
  181. tumult
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
  182. tundra
    a vast treeless plain where subsoil is permanently frozen
  183. turbid
    clouded as with sediment
  184. turbulence
    instability in the atmosphere
  185. tureen
    a large deep serving dish with a cover
  186. turgid
    ostentatiously lofty in style
  187. turmoil
    a violent disturbance
  188. turncoat
    a disloyal person who betrays or deserts a cause
  189. traitor
    a person who says one thing and does another
  190. turpitude
    a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
  191. tutelage
    attention and management implying responsibility for safety
  192. tutelary
    providing protective supervision
  193. tycoon
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
  194. typhoon
    a tropical cyclone in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
  195. tyranny
    government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator
  196. tyro
    someone new to a field or activity
Created on Mon Aug 12 11:30:44 EDT 2013

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