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Words beginning with T

The letter T

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telescope

/ˈtɛləˌskoʊp/

A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.

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Telfar

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temerity

/təˈmɛɹ.ə.ti/

Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.

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tempe

/ˈtɛmpi/

Alternative form of tempeh.

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Tempe Town Lake

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tempeh

/ˈtɛmpeɪ/Accent not specified by source

An Indonesian food made from partially-cooked soybeans fermented by a fungus (either Rhizopus oligosporus or Rhizopus oryzae).

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temperature

/ˈtɛmpɹətʃɚ/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

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template

/ˈtɛmplət/

A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.

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temporarily

/ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

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tempt

/tɛmpt/

To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.

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tena

/ˈtɛnə/

A surname.

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tenant

/ˈtɛnənt/

One who holds a lease (a tenancy).

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Tencent

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tenebrae

/ˈtɛnəˌbɹeɪ/Accent not specified by source

A Christian religious service celebrated by the Western Church on the evening before or early morning of Maundy Thursday, Good Frida…

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tenerife

/ˌtɛnəˈɹiːf/Accent not specified by source

An island of the Canary Islands, the largest of the islands. Capital: Santa Cruz de Tenerife

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tenet

/ˈtɛnət/

An opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization.

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Tennessee River

American English pronunciation

Synonym of Tennessee (“a river in the United States”).

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tenochtitlan

/təˈnɔt͡ʃtɪtˌlæn/Accent not specified by source

The former capital of the Aztec Empire; modern Mexico City.

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Tentacion

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tenuous

/ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

Thin in substance or consistency.

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tenure

/ˈtɛn.jɚ/

A status of possessing a thing or an office; an incumbency.

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teotihuacan

/ˈteɪ.oʊˌti.wɑˈkɑn/

A vast archeological site in Mexico

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tepic

American English pronunciation

The state capital of Nayarit.

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tequila

/təˈkilə/

An alcoholic liquor distilled from the fermented juice of the Central American century plant Agave tequilana.

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terah

American English pronunciation

the father of Abraham

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teraphim

/ˈtɛɹəfɪm/Accent not specified by source

plural of teraph

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terebinth

/ˈtɛɹəbɪnθ/Accent not specified by source

A Mediterranean tree (Pistacia terebinthus and, possibly, Pistacia palaestina)

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Teresa Giudice

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Teri Hatcher

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terminal

/ˈtɝmɪnəl/

A building in an airport where passengers transfer from ground transportation to the facilities that allow them to board airplanes.

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