One Word Substitutions Starting with T

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Ta – Te (Common & Easy)

Tacit – Understood without being said

Taciturn – Reserved, speaking little

Tact – Skill in dealing with people

Tactile – Related to sense of touch

Talisman – Object thought to bring good luck

Talkative – One who talks too much

Tangible – That can be touched

Tantamount – Equivalent in effect

Tardy – Late, delayed

Taskmaster – One who imposes hard work

Tattooist – Person who makes tattoos

Tautology – Unnecessary repetition of words

Teacher – One who teaches

Technocracy – Government by technical experts

Teenager – Person aged between 13–19 years

Telepathy – Communication by mind, without words

Telephone – Device to talk across distance

Television – Device to watch moving images

Temperament – Person’s nature/attitude

Tempest – Violent storm

One Word Substitutions Starting with T

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Te – Th (Medium Level)

Temporal – Related to worldly affairs

Temporary – Lasting for a short time

Temptation – Strong urge to do something wrong

Tenacious – Holding firmly, determined

Tenant – Person who rents property

Tendency – Natural inclination

Tenure – Period of holding office

Terminal – End point

Terminate – To bring to an end

Terrorist – One who uses violence for political purpose

Testator – Person who makes a will

Testimony – Statement given under oath

Theatre – Place for plays and films

Theist – Believer in God

Theocracy – Government by priests/religion

Theologian – Expert in study of religion

Theology – Study of God and religion

Theorem – Statement proven by logic

Thermometer – Instrument for measuring temperature

Thesaurus – Dictionary of synonyms

One Word Substitutions Starting with T

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Th – To (Important for Exams)

Thespian – Actor/actress

Thesis – Dissertation based on research

Thrift – Careful management of money

Thrifty – Economical

Throne – Seat of a king

Throng – Large crowd

Thunderbolt – Sudden disaster

Timbre – Quality of a musical sound

Timid – Lacking courage

Tithe – One-tenth part as religious tax

Tocsin – Alarm bell

Tolerance – Acceptance of differences

Tomb – Burial place

Tonsure – Act of shaving head (esp. monks)

Topiary – Art of cutting shrubs into shapes

Topography – Physical features of land

Torchbearer – Leader/inspirer

Torpor – State of inactivity

Torrential – Heavy (rains)

Tournament – Series of contests

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To – Tr (Medium–High Level)

Toxic – Poisonous

Toxin – Poison produced by organisms

Tractable – Easily managed or controlled

Trade – Buying and selling of goods

Tradition – Belief passed through generations

Tragedy – Serious drama with unhappy ending

Tranquil – Peaceful, calm

Transcend – Rise above limits

Transient – Lasting for short time

Transition – Change from one state to another

Transitory – Temporary

Translate – Express in another language

Transmission – Process of sending

Transparent – Allowing light to pass through

Transplant – Organ replacement

Transvestite – Person dressing like opposite sex

Trauma – Emotional or physical shock

Traverse – Travel across

Treachery – Betrayal of trust

Treacherous – Dangerous or deceitful

One Word Substitutions Starting with T

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Tr – Ty (Advanced / Exam Favorites)

Treatise – Formal written work on a subject

Trepidation – Fear about future

Trespasser – One who enters property unlawfully

Triad – Group of three

Tribunal – Court of justice

Tributary – Stream flowing into larger river

Trilogy – Series of three works (books/films)

Trinity – Group of three divine beings

Trivial – Insignificant

Troglodyte – Person living in caves

Trophy – Award for achievement

Tropic – Region near equator

Truant – Student absent without permission

Truce – Temporary peace agreement

Trustee – One who manages property for others

Tsunami – Giant sea wave caused by earthquake

Tutor – Private teacher

Tyrant – Cruel ruler

Tyranny – Cruel and oppressive rule

Tyro – Beginner, novice

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