Oct 28, 2017
453. Taciturn
T. A. C. I. T. U. R. N. — Silent. Reserved. Distant.
The antonym of taciturn is communicative.
For example.
⇢ The taciturn child preferred to play by herself.- 454. Tackle
T. A. C. K. L. E. — Undertake. Begin. Attempt.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ Now that I have painted the inside of the house it is time to tackle the outside. - 455. Tactful
T. A. C. T. F. U. L. — Diplomatic. Discreet. Subtle.
The antonym of tactful is tactless.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ The professor was always tactful when giving criticism to her students. - 456. Tactile
T. A. C. T. I. L. E. — Tangible. Palpable. Physical.
The antonym of tactile is intangible.
Note how the words used in this sentence.
⇢ The tactile sensation of silk is very pleasing to me. - 457. Tangible
T. A. N. G. I. B. L. E. — This word has two meanings.
1. Tangible can mean touchable, perceptible or palpable.
For example.
⇢ There is a tangible dampness in the basement.
2. Tangible can also mean actual real or concrete.
For example.
⇢ The lawyer argued there was no tangible evidence for the accusation.
In both cases the antonym for tangible is intangible. - 458. Tantalize
T. A. N. T. A. L. I. Z. E. — Tease. Tempt. Entice.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ The smell of the cake was tantalizing to the dieter. - 459. Tardy
T. A. R. D. Y. — Late. Delayed. Overdue.
The antonym of tardy is prompt.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ If you were tardy to class you will receive a deduction on your participation points. - 460. Tarnish
T. A. R. N. I. S. H. — Dull. Stain. Discolor.
The antonym for tarnish is to clean.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ If you don’t take care of your jewelry it will become tarnished. - 461. Temperamental
T. E. M. P. E. R. A. M. E. N. T. A. L. — Unpredictable. Moody. Volatile.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ My boss is so temperamental that it makes me nervous to go into his office. - 462. Tenacious
T. E. N. A. C. I O. U. S. — Stubborn. Firm. Persistent.
For example.
⇢ It is necessary to be tenacious if you want to pursue a career in acting. - 463. Tenor
T. E. N. O. R. — Tone. Mood. Theme.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ The tenor of the letter is very angry. - 464. Tentative
T. E. N. T. A. T. I. V. E. — Hesitant. Cautious. Timid.
The antonym for tentative is sure.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ Her hand reached tentatively into the cold water. - 465. Terminal
T. E. R. M. I. N. A. L. — Fatal. Incurable. Deadly.
For example.
⇢ The doctor told him his cancer was terminal. - 466. Terrain
T. E. R. R. A. I. N. — Land. Ground. Environment.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ The rough terrain makes it difficult to travel. - 467. Territory
T. E. R. R. I. T. O. R. Y. — Area. Region. Land.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ The salesman’s territory included the western U. S. and Japan. - 468. Testify
T. E. S. T. I. F. Y. — Show. Confirm. Demonstrate.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ I can testify as to the trustworthiness of the employee. - 469. Tether
T. E. T. H. E. R. — Tie. Join. Find.
The antonym for tether is untie.
For example.
⇢ She tethered the balloon tour chair but he untied it so it floated away. - 470. Thermal
T. H. E. R. M. A. L. — Hot. Warm or involving heat.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
I get so cold in the winter that I have to wear thermal underwear. - 471. Throb
T. H. R. O. B. — Pound. Thump. Beat.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ Her head throb from her migraine headache. - 472. Torment
T. O. R. M. E. N. T. — Torture. Father. Taunt.
The antonym for torment is to comfort.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ He was tormented by the images he saw on the screen. - 473. Transgression
T. R. A. N. S. G. R. E. S. S. I. O. N. — Misbehavior. Offense. Wrongdoing.
For example.
⇢ Because this was John second transgression he was expelled from school. - 474. Translucent
T. R. A. N. S. L. U. C. E. N. T. — Semitransparent. Partially see through.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ I need to wear a slip underneath the skirt because it is translucent. - 475. Treaty
T. R. E. A. T. Y. — Agreement. [Truth.?] Settlement.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ By signing the treaty the prime minister ended 50 years of war. - 476. Trepidation
T. R. E. P. I. D. A. T. I. O. N. — Fear. Apprehension. Anxiety.
The antonym for trepidation is equanimity.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ The howling wolves filled her with trepidation. - 477. Turbulent
T. U. R. B. U. L. E. N. T. — Violent. Restless. Unruly.
The antonym for turbulent is peaceful.
For example.
⇢ The ocean is too turbulent for us to go swimming today.
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