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  1. table
    furniture having a smooth flat top supported by legs
  2. tend
    have a disposition to do or be something; be inclined
  3. title
    the name of a work of art or literary composition
  4. threat
    declaration of an intention to inflict harm on another
  5. tender
    easy to cut or chew
  6. surround
    extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
  7. tradition
    a specific practice of long standing
  8. translate
    restate from one language into another language
  9. temper
    a characteristic state of feeling
  10. tempt
    dispose, incline, or entice to
  11. swear
    to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  12. treasure
    any possession that is highly valued by its owner
  13. swell
    increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
  14. tolerate
    put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  15. transport
    move something or somebody around
  16. technology
    the practical application of science to commerce or industry
  17. sustain
    lengthen or extend in duration or space
  18. unconscious
    lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception
  19. trifle
    a detail that is considered insignificant
  20. ultimate
    furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
  21. terminus
    a place where something ends or is complete
  22. suspend
    bar temporarily
  23. transfer
    move from one place to another
  24. tendency
    an inclination to do something
  25. temporary
    not permanent; not lasting
  26. trunk
    the main stem of a tree
  27. toss
    throw with a light motion
  28. tremendous
    extraordinarily large in extent or amount or power
  29. tread
    put down, place, or press the foot
  30. touching
    arousing affect
  31. suppress
    put down by force or authority
  32. terminate
    bring to an end or halt
  33. sway
    move back and forth
  34. typical
    exhibiting the qualities that identify a group or kind
  35. tense
    taut or rigid; stretched tight
  36. tolerable
    capable of being borne or endured
  37. transmit
    send from one person or place to another
  38. transact
    conduct business
  39. timid
    showing fear and lack of courage
  40. theology
    the rational and systematic study of religion
  41. torment
    intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
  42. treachery
    an act of deliberate betrayal
  43. trim
    make a reduction in
  44. suspicious
    openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
  45. superintend
    watch and direct
  46. throng
    a large gathering of people
  47. terrify
    frighten greatly
  48. sympathetic
    expressing compassion or friendly fellow feelings
  49. tranquil
    free from disturbance by heavy waves
  50. tribute
    something given or done as an expression of esteem
  51. tramp
    travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
  52. surge
    rise and move, as in waves or billows
  53. tenant
    someone who pays rent to use property owned by someone else
  54. swarm
    a group of many things in the air or on the ground
  55. surpass
    be or do something to a greater degree
  56. tyranny
    government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator
  57. swamp
    low land that is seasonally flooded
  58. tract
    an extended area of land
  59. tumult
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
  60. traverse
    journey across or pass over
  61. temperament
    your usual mood
  62. uncommon
    not common or ordinarily encountered
  63. token
    a disk that can be used in designated slot machines
  64. torrent
    an overwhelming number or amount
  65. technique
    a practical method or art applied to some particular task
  66. tactics
    a plan for attaining a particular goal
  67. trend
    a general tendency to change, as of opinion
  68. unanimous
    in complete agreement
  69. tension
    the action of stretching something tight
  70. throb
    pulsate or pound with abnormal force
  71. transparent
    able to be seen through with clarity
  72. transition
    the act of passing from one state or place to the next
  73. tint
    a variation or slightly different shade of a color
  74. superintendent
    a person who directs and manages an organization
  75. trait
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
  76. treatise
    a formal text that treats a particular topic systematically
  77. trifling
    not worth considering
  78. tan
    a light brown the color of topaz
  79. thrive
    make steady progress
  80. trample
    tread or stomp heavily or roughly
  81. tribune
    an ancient Roman official elected by the plebeians
  82. supernatural
    not able to be explained by physical laws
  83. tablet
    a small, flat, compressed cake of some substance
  84. tinge
    color lightly
  85. symphony
    a long and complex sonata for an orchestra
  86. tedium
    the feeling of being bored by something
  87. tribunal
    an assembly to conduct judicial business
  88. trivia
    something of small importance
  89. toll
    a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges
  90. trigger
    lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
  91. syllable
    a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
  92. treacherous
    dangerously unstable and unpredictable
  93. theological
    of or relating to or concerning the study of religion
  94. tact
    consideration in dealing with others
  95. trivial
    (informal) small and of little importance
  96. suspense
    an uncertain cognitive state
  97. systematic
    characterized by order and planning
  98. telescope
    a magnifier of images of distant objects
  99. truthful
    expressing or given to expressing the truth
  100. tedious
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
  101. troublesome
    difficult to deal with
  102. triple
    having three units or components or elements
  103. territorial
    of or relating to a geographical area
  104. transcribe
    write out, as from speech or notes
  105. surmount
    get on top of; deal with successfully
  106. superficial
    of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
  107. sympathize
    feel or express compassion
  108. temperance
    the trait of avoiding excesses
  109. susceptible
    yielding readily to or capable of undergoing a process
  110. tack
    a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
  111. supposition
    the cognitive process of conjecturing
  112. transcend
    go beyond the scope or limits of
  113. superfluous
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  114. temperate
    not extreme
  115. undermine
    weaken or impair, especially gradually
  116. underlie
    be underneath
  117. truce
    a state of peace agreed to between opponents
  118. taxation
    imposition of charges against a citizen's person or property
  119. suppliant
    humbly entreating
  120. thwart
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  121. temporal
    of or relating to or limited by time
  122. tenor
    the adult male singing voice above baritone
  123. transgress
    act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
  124. taint
    place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
  125. therapy
    the act of providing treatment for an illness or disorder
  126. tolerant
    showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
  127. taper
    diminish gradually
  128. tranquillity
    an untroubled state, free from disturbances
  129. undue
    not appropriate or proper in the circumstances
  130. suspension
    the act of hanging something from above so it moves freely
  131. tickle
    (archaic) touch a body part lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
  132. termination
    the act of ending something
  133. terminal
    occurring at or forming an end
  134. theoretical
    concerned with hypotheses and not practical considerations
  135. tremulous
    quivering as from weakness or fear
  136. thrift
    extreme care in spending money
  137. surmise
    infer from incomplete evidence
  138. taunt
    harass with persistent criticism or carping
  139. turbulent
    characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
  140. tenacity
    persistent determination
  141. tarry
    leave slowly and hesitantly
  142. tangible
    perceptible by the senses, especially the sense of touch
  143. underlying
    in the nature of something though not readily apparent
  144. trickle
    run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
  145. totter
    move without being stable, as if threatening to fall
  146. transplant
    transfer from one place or period to another
  147. turmoil
    a violent disturbance
  148. thrash
    give a beating to
  149. syndicate
    an association of companies for some definite purpose
  150. theologian
    someone who is learned in the study of religion
  151. symmetry
    balance among the parts of something
  152. torpedo
    a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile
  153. supplicate
    ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer
  154. trio
    a set of three similar things considered as a unit
  155. transmission
    communication by means of sent signals
  156. thesis
    an unproved statement advanced as a premise in an argument
  157. tapestry
    a wall hanging of heavy fabric with pictorial designs
  158. tenure
    the term during which some position is held
  159. supersede
    take the place or move into the position of
  160. undulate
    move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
  161. translator
    a person who renders written messages in another language
  162. unaccountable
    not to be explained
  163. tout
    advertise in strongly positive terms
  164. tiresome
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
  165. swerve
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  166. transcendent
    exceeding or surpassing usual limits
  167. suppression
    forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
  168. synonym
    a word that expresses the same or similar meaning
  169. synod
    a council convened to discuss ecclesiastical business
  170. tremor
    an involuntary vibration, as if from illness or fear
  171. tentative
    hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion
  172. unavoidable
    impossible to evade
  173. trudge
    walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
  174. thoroughfare
    a public road from one place to another
  175. tart
    tasting sour like a lemon
  176. trough
    a long narrow shallow receptacle
  177. transient
    lasting a very short time
  178. topple
    fall down, as if collapsing
  179. trance
    a psychological state induced by a magical incantation
  180. tacit
    implied by or inferred from actions or statements
  181. swagger
    walk with a lofty proud gait
  182. terrestrial
    of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth
  183. unaffected
    undergoing no change when acted upon
  184. teem
    be full of or abuzz with
  185. toleration
    the practice of accepting others' differing opinions
  186. uncanny
    surpassing the ordinary or normal
  187. timidity
    fear of the unknown or fear of making decisions
  188. tolerance
    willingness to respect the beliefs or practices of others
  189. swindle
    deprive of by deceit
  190. supplication
    the act of communicating with a deity
  191. tithe
    a levy of one tenth of something
  192. surly
    unfriendly and inclined toward anger or irritation
  193. treble
    having or denoting a high range
  194. transgression
    the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
  195. unbearable
    incapable of being put up with
  196. supplant
    take the place or move into the position of
  197. uncouth
    lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
  198. supple
    moving and bending with ease
  199. surveillance
    close observation of a person or group
  200. tardy
    after the expected or usual time
  201. tenacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  202. thrall
    the state of being under the control of another person
  203. tarnish
    make or become dirty or dull, as by exposure to air
  204. thrifty
    mindful of the future in spending money
  205. tonic
    a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
  206. unbelief
    a rejection of faith
  207. tenet
    a basic principle or belief that is accepted as true
  208. tamp
    press down tightly
  209. tawny
    having the color of tanned leather
  210. surveyor
    an engineer who determines boundaries and elevations of land
  211. transpire
    come about, happen, or occur
  212. tome
    a large and scholarly book
  213. ulcer
    an inflammatory lesion resulting in decay of tissue
  214. toxic
    of or relating to or caused by a poison
  215. taboo
    a ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
  216. transcript
    a written record of dictated or recorded speech
  217. swarthy
    naturally having skin of a dark color
  218. tireless
    characterized by sustained hard work and perseverance
  219. tribulation
    an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
  220. synthesis
    the combination of ideas into a complex whole
  221. tyrannical
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
  222. synthetic
    a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
  223. throttle
    a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
  224. unearthly
    suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
  225. transverse
    extending or lying across, in a crosswise direction
  226. trinket
    a small cheap ornament, knickknack, or piece of jewelry
  227. tamper
    play around with, alter, or falsify, usually dishonestly
  228. troth
    a solemn pledge of fidelity
  229. symmetrical
    exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents
  230. thresh
    beat the seeds out of a grain
  231. sustenance
    the act of providing a means of subsistence or survival
  232. terse
    brief and to the point
  233. tether
    restraint consisting of a rope or chain
  234. tanner
    a craftsman who tans skins and hides
  235. trek
    any long and difficult trip
  236. typography
    the craft of composing type and printing from it
  237. talisman
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  238. underscore
    give extra weight to
  239. transfigure
    completely change the nature or appearance of
  240. ultimatum
    a final peremptory demand
  241. topography
    the configuration of a surface and its features
  242. tempestuous
    characterized by violent emotions or behavior
  243. tableau
    any dramatic scene
  244. tincture
    a substance that colors metals
  245. surety
    something clearly established
  246. transmute
    change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
  247. tiller
    someone who prepares the soil for the planting of crops
  248. tenable
    based on sound reasoning or evidence
  249. taciturn
    habitually reserved and uncommunicative
  250. titanic
    of great force or power
  251. underwrite
    protect by insurance
  252. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
  253. travail
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  254. unearth
    recover through digging
  255. transcendental
    existing outside of or not in accordance with nature
  256. testimonial
    praise of a person or thing as worthy or desirable
  257. superlative
    highest in quality
  258. tassel
    adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end
  259. transitory
    lasting a very short time
  260. trappings
    ornaments; embellishments to or characteristic signs of
  261. swathe
    wrap in or as if in strips of cloth
  262. tractable
    easily managed
  263. undertaker
    one whose business is the management of funerals
  264. susceptibility
    the state of being easily affected
  265. tantalize
    harass with persistent teasing or baiting
  266. totem
    emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant
  267. unceremonious
    without ceremony or formality
  268. unbecoming
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
  269. tortuous
    marked by repeated turns and bends
  270. unanimity
    everyone being of one mind
  271. surreptitious
    marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
  272. tycoon
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
  273. testy
    easily irritated or annoyed
  274. trammel
    place limits on extent or access
  275. undervalue
    assign too low a value to
  276. supplementary
    functioning in a supporting capacity
  277. timorous
    shy and fearful by nature
  278. typify
    embody the essential characteristics of
  279. talon
    a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
  280. ubiquitous
    being present everywhere at once
  281. trepidation
    a feeling of alarm or dread
  282. superintendence
    management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
  283. thoroughbred
    having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal
  284. underworld
    (religion) the place of the dead
  285. testament
    strong evidence for something
  286. tempo
    the speed at which a composition is to be played
  287. theorist
    someone who constructs hypotheses
  288. throe
    hard or painful trouble or struggle
  289. threadbare
    thin and tattered with age
  290. typographical
    relating to or occurring or used in typography
  291. tipsy
    slightly intoxicated
  292. temerity
    fearless daring
  293. sylvan
    relating to or characteristic of wooded regions
  294. turquoise
    a shade of blue tinged with green
  295. undeceive
    free from deception or illusion
  296. toilsome
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  297. transatlantic
    crossing the Atlantic Ocean
  298. truculent
    defiantly aggressive
  299. titter
    laugh nervously
  300. translucent
    allowing light to pass through diffusely
  301. torpor
    a state of motor and mental inactivity
  302. trickery
    the use of cunning actions to deceive someone
  303. throes
    violent pangs of suffering
  304. syllogism
    reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
  305. unction
    anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
  306. tempter
    a person who tempts others
  307. theism
    the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
  308. turbid
    clouded as with sediment
  309. tepid
    moderately warm
  310. transpose
    change the order or arrangement of
  311. twinge
    a sudden sharp feeling
  312. swindler
    a person who steals by means of deception or fraud
  313. understate
    represent as less significant or important
  314. tatter
    a small shred of cloth or paper
  315. therapeutic
    tending to cure or restore to health
  316. tangent
    a line that touches a curve at only one point
  317. superfluity
    extreme excess
  318. torpid
    in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
  319. unassuming
    not arrogant
  320. tawdry
    tastelessly showy
  321. trite
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  322. tirade
    a speech of violent denunciation
  323. unbridled
    not restrained or controlled
  324. tripod
    a three-legged rack used for support
  325. turbulence
    instability in the atmosphere
  326. surfeit
    indulge (one's appetite) to satiety
  327. therefor
    (in formal usage, especially legal usage) for that or for it
  328. torrid
    characterized by intense emotion
  329. treasonable
    having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
  330. underrate
    make too low an estimate of
  331. tussle
    disorderly fighting
  332. unabated
    continuing at full strength or intensity
  333. swipe
    a sweeping stroke or blow
  334. technicality
    a detail that is considered insignificant
  335. telepathy
    extrasensory communication from one mind to another
  336. ulterior
    lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed
  337. trestle
    a supporting tower used to support a bridge
  338. touchstone
    a basis for comparison
  339. umbrage
    a feeling of anger caused by being offended
  340. typhoon
    a tropical cyclone in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
  341. tryst
    a secret rendezvous, especially a romantic one
  342. touchy
    difficult to handle; requiring great tact
  343. transfuse
    introduce blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
  344. travesty
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
  345. surcharge
    an additional fee required for some service or item
  346. torso
    the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
  347. swelter
    be uncomfortably hot
  348. underhand
    marked by deception
  349. terminology
    a system of words used to name things in a discipline
  350. trenchant
    having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought
  351. sycophant
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  352. teetotal
    practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
  353. trilogy
    a set of three literary or dramatic works related in subject
  354. tadpole
    a larval frog or toad
  355. superimpose
    place on top of
  356. unctuous
    unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating
  357. tenuous
    lacking substance or significance
  358. transference
    the act of moving something from one form to another
  359. symphonic
    relating to or characteristic or suggestive of a symphony
  360. thermal
    relating to or associated with heat
  361. trajectory
    the path followed by an object moving through space
  362. toga
    a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome
  363. synopsis
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument
  364. truism
    an obvious statement of fact
  365. titular
    existing in name only
  366. transmutation
    an act that changes the form or character or substance of something
  367. underling
    an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
  368. theocracy
    a political unit governed by a deity
  369. theorize
    construct a hypothesis about
  370. triad
    a set of three similar things considered as a unit
  371. tantrum
    a display of bad temper
  372. temporize
    draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
  373. trident
    a spear with three prongs
  374. unassailable
    impossible to attack
  375. truncate
    make shorter as if by cutting off
  376. traumatic
    psychologically painful
  377. supine
    lying face upward
  378. telltale
    disclosing unintentionally
  379. tipple
    drink moderately but regularly
  380. tutelage
    attention and management implying responsibility for safety
  381. testator
    a person who makes a will
  382. tertiary
    coming third in position
  383. tantamount
    being essentially equal to something
  384. sybarite
    a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
  385. surrogate
    someone or something that takes the place of another
  386. takeoff
    a departure; especially of airplanes
  387. supernumerary
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  388. transcontinental
    spanning one of the large landmasses of the earth
  389. unalloyed
    free from admixture
  390. transfusion
    the introduction of blood or plasma into a vein or artery
  391. suture
    a seam used in surgery
  392. sylph
    a slender graceful young woman
  393. tranquility
    an untroubled state that is free from disturbances
  394. tyro
    someone new to a field or activity
  395. unbiased
    without prejudice
  396. unconscionable
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  397. tocsin
    the sound of an alarm (usually a bell)
  398. truncated
    cut short in duration
  399. traduce
    speak unfavorably about
  400. thereabout
    near that time or date
  401. titillate
    stimulate or excite
  402. telephony
    transmitting speech at a distance
  403. tundra
    a vast treeless plain where subsoil is permanently frozen
  404. toady
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  405. tureen
    a large deep serving dish with a cover
  406. tricolor
    having or involving three colors
  407. tactician
    a person who is skilled at planning strategies
  408. turgid
    ostentatiously lofty in style
  409. undersized
    smaller than normal for its kind
  410. swill
    drink large quantities of
  411. tannery
    workplace where skins and hides are tanned
  412. timbre
    the distinctive property of a complex sound
  413. tarantula
    large southern European spider
  414. tonsure
    shaving the crown of the head by priests or monks
  415. transposition
    the act of reversing the order or place of
  416. tutelary
    providing protective supervision
  417. trickster
    someone who plays practical jokes on others
  418. tenancy
    the act or state of being an occupant
  419. symptomatic
    relating to sensations experienced by a patient
  420. turpitude
    a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
  421. tangential
    of superficial relevance if any
  422. tranquilize
    make calm or still
  423. termagant
    a scolding, nagging, bad-tempered woman
  424. transferable
    capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another
  425. tactile
    of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
  426. triennial
    occurring every third year or lasting three years
  427. taxidermy
    the art of mounting the skins of animals
  428. undersell
    sell cheaper than one's competition
  429. tricycle
    a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals
  430. syllabus
    a summary or outline of what will be covered in an academic course
  431. thematic
    relating to or constituting a topic of discourse
  432. supposititious
    based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
  433. torque
    a twisting force
  434. trinity
    three people or things considered as a unit
  435. supplicant
    someone who prays to God
  436. tautology
    useless repetition
  437. triumvir
    one of a group of three sharing public administration or civil authority especially in ancient Rome
  438. synoptic
    presenting a summary or general view of a whole
  439. underhanded
    marked by deception
  440. ultramontane
    on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)
  441. thespian
    a theatrical performer
  442. turncoat
    a disloyal person who betrays or deserts a cause
  443. undergarment
    a garment worn under other garments
  444. tensile
    of or relating to physical stress or strain
  445. synchronous
    occurring or existing at the same time
  446. truculence
    stubborn and defiant aggressiveness
  447. symbiosis
    the relation between two interdependent species of organisms
  448. tutelar
    providing protective supervision
  449. syllabic
    of or relating to syllables
  450. tessellated
    decorated with small pieces of colored glass or stone
  451. tilth
    aggregation of soil and its condition for supporting growth
  452. tutorship
    teaching pupils individually
  453. transmissible
    (of disease) capable of being spread by infection
  454. transalpine
    relating to the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy
  455. tumid
    abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
  456. triplicate
    one of three copies
  457. torturous
    extremely painful or unpleasant
  458. supererogatory
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  459. tercentenary
    the 300th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
  460. underbid
    bid at less than the strength of the hand warrants
  461. trimness
    a state of arrangement or appearance
  462. teetotalism
    abstaining from alcohol
  463. synchronism
    the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
  464. trencherman
    a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
  465. tautological
    characterized by unnecessary repetition
  466. testiness
    feeling easily irritated
  467. transience
    the attribute of being brief or fleeting
  468. tightwad
    a miserly person
  469. translucence
    the quality of allowing light to pass diffusely
  470. tendentious
    having a strong bias, especially a controversial one
  471. triplicity
    the property of being triple
  472. thermoelectric
    involving or resulting from thermoelectricity
  473. symphonious
    harmonious in sound
  474. syllabication
    forming or dividing words into syllables
  475. transferee
    someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another
  476. taxonomist
    a biologist specializing in the classification of organisms
  477. tortious
    of or pertaining to a wrong committed against another
  478. trisect
    cut in three
  479. undercharge
    charge (someone) too little money
  480. tangency
    the state of being tangent
  481. transferrer
    someone who transfers something
  482. thermoelectricity
    electricity produced by heat (as in a thermocouple)
  483. syneresis
    the contraction of two vowels into a diphthong
  484. tarnished plant bug
    widespread plant and fruit pest
  485. technical
    of or relating to aptitude in a practical skill
  486. suppression
    forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
  487. superabundant
    most excessively abundant
  488. treble
    having or denoting a high range
  489. tachograph
    a tachometer that produces a graphical record of its readings; used to record the speed and duration of trips in a motor vehicle
  490. undulation
    wavelike motion
  491. ultramontane
    on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)
  492. superhet
    a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified
  493. unduly
    to an unnecessary degree
  494. undermanned
    not having enough people, especially workers
  495. theocracy
    a political unit governed by a deity
  496. theurgy
    the effect of supernatural intervention in human affairs
  497. swearword
    profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
  498. underexpose
    expose insufficiently
  499. transfusion
    the introduction of blood or plasma into a vein or artery
  500. assuage
    provide physical relief, as from pain
Created on Tue Nov 05 11:29:59 EST 2013

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