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  1. sunder
    break apart or in two, using violence
  2. supercilious
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  3. superficial
    of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
  4. superfluous
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  5. superimpose
    place on top of
  6. supine
    lying face upward
  7. supple
    moving and bending with ease
  8. supplant
    take the place or move into the position of
  9. supplement
    an additional component that improves capability
  10. supplicate
    ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer
  11. supposition
    the cognitive process of conjecturing
  12. suppress
    put down by force or authority
  13. surcharge
    an additional fee required for some service or item
  14. surfeit
    indulge (one's appetite) to satiety
  15. surrender
    relinquish possession or control over
  16. surreptitious
    marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
  17. susceptibility
    the state of being easily affected
  18. suspend
    bar temporarily
  19. suture
    a seam used in surgery
  20. svelte
    being of delicate or slender build
  21. swagger
    walk with a lofty proud gait
  22. swear
    to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  23. sweltering
    excessively hot and humid; marked by sweating and faintness
  24. swerve
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  25. swill
    drink large quantities of
  26. swindle
    deprive of by deceit
  27. sybarite
    a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
  28. sycophant
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  29. syllabus
    a summary or outline of what will be covered in an academic course
  30. syllogism
    reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
  31. symbiosis
    the relation between two interdependent species of organisms
  32. symmetry
    balance among the parts of something
  33. synchronous
    occurring or existing at the same time
  34. synonymous
    meaning the same or nearly the same
  35. synopsis
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument
  36. synthesis
    the combination of ideas into a complex whole
  37. tacit
    implied by or inferred from actions or statements
  38. taciturn
    habitually reserved and uncommunicative
  39. tackle
    seize and throw down an opponent player carrying the ball
  40. tact
    consideration in dealing with others
  41. tactile
    of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
  42. tactless
    lacking what is considerate in dealing with others
  43. talisman
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  44. taint
    place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
  45. tamper
    play around with, alter, or falsify, usually dishonestly
  46. tangent
    a line that touches a curve at only one point
  47. tangible
    perceptible by the senses, especially the sense of touch
  48. tangy
    having a strong tart, sour, or piquant taste
  49. tantalize
    harass with persistent teasing or baiting
  50. tantamount
    being essentially equal to something
  51. tantrum
    a display of bad temper
  52. taper
    diminish gradually
  53. tardy
    after the expected or usual time
  54. tarnish
    make or become dirty or dull, as by exposure to air
  55. tasty
    pleasing to the palate
  56. tatty
    showing signs of wear and tear
  57. taunt
    harass with persistent criticism or carping
  58. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
  59. tawdry
    tastelessly showy
  60. tax
    a charge that a citizen pays to support government programs
  61. tedious
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
  62. teeter
    move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
  63. teetotalism
    abstaining from alcohol
  64. telling
    disclosing unintentionally
  65. temerity
    fearless daring
  66. temporize
    draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
  67. temperate
    not extreme
  68. tempestuous
    characterized by violent emotions or behavior
  69. tenable
    based on sound reasoning or evidence
  70. tenacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  71. tendentious
    having a strong bias, especially a controversial one
  72. tender
    easy to cut or chew
  73. tenuous
    lacking substance or significance
  74. tepid
    moderately warm
  75. terminology
    a system of words used to name things in a discipline
  76. terminus
    a place where something ends or is complete
  77. terror
    an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
  78. terse
    brief and to the point
  79. testimony
    something that serves as evidence
  80. testy
    easily irritated or annoyed
  81. tether
    restraint consisting of a rope or chain
  82. theatrical
    of or relating to the stage
  83. therapeutic
    tending to cure or restore to health
  84. thorny
    full of difficulties or perplexities
  85. threadbare
    thin and tattered with age
  86. throng
    a large gathering of people
  87. thwart
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  88. ticklish
    difficult to handle; requiring great tact
  89. tiff
    a petty quarrel
  90. tightfisted
    unwilling to part with money
  91. timeworn
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  92. timid
    showing fear and lack of courage
  93. timorous
    shy and fearful by nature
  94. tinge
    color lightly
  95. tinker
    do random, unplanned work or activities; spend time idly
  96. tint
    a variation or slightly different shade of a color
  97. tirade
    a speech of violent denunciation
  98. toady
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  99. tonic
    a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
Created on Mon Sep 18 01:33:22 EDT 2023

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