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  1. topsy-turvy
    in utter disorder
  2. torpid
    in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
  3. torpor
    a state of motor and mental inactivity
  4. torrential
    relating to or resulting from the action of a downpour
  5. torrid
    characterized by intense emotion
  6. tortuous
    marked by repeated turns and bends
  7. tout
    advertise in strongly positive terms
  8. toy
    an artifact designed to be played with
  9. tractable
    easily managed
  10. tranquility
    an untroubled state that is free from disturbances
  11. transcend
    go beyond the scope or limits of
  12. transfigure
    completely change the nature or appearance of
  13. transgress
    act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
  14. transient
    lasting a very short time
  15. transitory
    lasting a very short time
  16. translucent
    allowing light to pass through diffusely
  17. transparent
    able to be seen through with clarity
  18. travail
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  19. traverse
    journey across or pass over
  20. travesty
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
  21. treacherous
    dangerously unstable and unpredictable
  22. trenchant
    having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought
  23. trepidation
    a feeling of alarm or dread
  24. trespass
    enter unlawfully on someone's property
  25. tribute
    something given or done as an expression of esteem
  26. trickle
    run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
  27. trite
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  28. trivial
    (informal) small and of little importance
  29. truant
    one who is absent from school without permission
  30. truce
    a state of peace agreed to between opponents
  31. truculent
    defiantly aggressive
  32. trudge
    walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
  33. trumpet
    a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
  34. truncate
    make shorter as if by cutting off
  35. truss
    a rigid framework of beams that supports a structure
  36. tumult
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
  37. turbid
    clouded as with sediment
  38. turbulent
    characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
  39. turgid
    ostentatiously lofty in style
  40. turmoil
    a violent disturbance
  41. turncoat
    a disloyal person who betrays or deserts a cause
  42. turpitude
    a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
  43. twig
    a small branch or division of a branch
  44. typo
    a mistake in printed matter
  45. tyro
    someone new to a field or activity
  46. ubiquitous
    being present everywhere at once
  47. unassailable
    impossible to attack
  48. uncanny
    surpassing the ordinary or normal
  49. uncouth
    lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
  50. unctuous
    unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating
  51. underdog
    one who is at a disadvantage and expected to lose
  52. undergird
    make secure underneath
  53. undermine
    weaken or impair, especially gradually
  54. underscore
    give extra weight to
  55. understate
    represent as less significant or important
  56. understudy
    an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
  57. unexceptionable
    completely acceptable; not open to reproach
  58. unflappable
    not easily perturbed, excited, or upset
  59. ungainly
    lacking grace in movement or posture
  60. unimpeachable
    beyond doubt or reproach
  61. unkempt
    not properly maintained or cared for
  62. unlettered
    having little acquaintance with writing
  63. unpretentious
    not behaving in an artificial way to impress others; natural
  64. productive
    capable of bringing forth, especially abundantly
  65. unrequited
    not returned in kind
  66. unruly
    unable to be governed or controlled
  67. untenable
    incapable of being defended or justified
  68. untold
    of an incalculable amount
  69. untoward
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
  70. unwitting
    not aware or knowing
  71. unwonted
    out of the ordinary
  72. upbraid
    express criticism towards
  73. uphold
    stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
  74. urbane
    showing a high degree of refinement
  75. usurp
    seize and take control without authority
  76. utter
    without qualification
  77. vaccinate
    produce immunity in by inoculation
  78. vacillate
    be undecided about something
  79. vacuous
    devoid of matter
  80. vagary
    an unexpected and inexplicable change in something
  81. vague
    lacking clarity or distinctness
  82. valediction
    a farewell oration
  83. valiant
    having or showing heroism or courage
  84. valid
    well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
  85. vanquish
    defeat in a competition, race, or conflict
  86. vapid
    lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest
  87. vaporize
    turn into gas
  88. variance
    the quality of being subject to change
  89. variegated
    having an assortment of colors
  90. varnish
    a coating that provides a hard, lustrous finish to a surface
  91. vault
    a burial chamber (usually underground)
  92. vaunt
    show off
  93. veer
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  94. vehement
    marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
  95. venal
    capable of being corrupted
  96. vendor
    someone who exchanges goods or services for money
  97. veneer
    coating consisting of a thin layer of wood
  98. venerate
    regard with feelings of respect and reverence
  99. venial
    warranting only temporal punishment
  100. venom
    toxin secreted by animals
Created on Mon Sep 18 01:40:09 EDT 2023

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