ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsT
ISEE & SSAT vocabulary words starting with T
63 words from the 1,500-word ISEE and SSAT deck, each with its meaning. Open a word for example sentences, synonyms and antonyms.
- tacit adjective — understood or implied without being directly stated
- taciturn adjective — reserved or uncommunicative in speech
- tactful adjective — showing skill in handling delicate situations
- talkative adjective — liking to talk a great deal
- tamper verb — to interfere with something without permission, often to alter or damage it
- tangible adjective — able to be touched or clearly perceived as real
- tardy adjective — arriving or happening late
- tattered adjective — old and torn in many places
- tawdry adjective — cheap and showy in appearance or quality
- technique noun — a particular method or skill used to perform a task
- tedious adjective — boring because it is long or repetitive
- telegraph noun — a device or system for sending coded messages over long distances by wire
- telepathy noun — ability to know another person's thoughts without speaking or writing
- telephone noun — a device that lets people talk to each other across long distances
- telescope noun — an instrument used to view distant objects, especially in the night sky
- temper noun — a tendency to become angry easily, or one's state of mind
- temperate adjective — mild in climate or behavior, avoiding extremes
- tempo noun — the speed or pace at which something happens
- temporary adjective — lasting or being used for a limited period
- tenacious adjective — holding firmly; persistent
- tentative adjective — not certain or fixed; provisional or hesitant
- tenuous adjective — very weak or slight
- tepid adjective — only slightly warm, or showing little enthusiasm
- terrain noun — the physical features of an area of land
- terrestrial adjective — relating to the earth or land, as opposed to sea or air
- territory noun — an area of land under the control of a particular ruler, state, or animal
- terse adjective — brief and to the point, sometimes rudely so
- thaw verb — to become unfrozen as the temperature rises
- theory noun — an idea that may explain how or why something happens
- thermal adjective — relating to heat or temperature
- thermometer noun — an instrument used to measure temperature
- thermos noun — a container that keeps liquids hot or cold for a long time
- thicket noun — a dense group of bushes or small trees
- thorough adjective — careful, complete, and attentive to detail
- thoughtful adjective — showing care for what other people need or feel
- thrive verb — to grow or develop successfully and vigorously
- thwart verb — to prevent someone from accomplishing a plan or purpose
- timid adjective — lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened
- tirade noun — a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
- toxic adjective — poisonous or harmful to living things
- tractable adjective — docile or easily managed
- tranquil adjective — calm and peaceful, free from disturbance
- transform verb — to change greatly in form or appearance
- transgression noun — an act that violates a law, rule, or moral standard
- transient adjective — lasting only a short time
- transitory adjective — lasting for only a short time
- translucent adjective — allowing light to pass through without letting objects be seen clearly
- transmit verb — to send or pass something from one place, person, or thing to another
- transport verb — to carry people or goods from one place to another
- trek noun — a long and sometimes difficult journey
- trenchant adjective — sharply clear, effective, and forceful
- trepidation noun — a feeling of fear or anxiety about something to come
- triangle noun — flat shape with three straight sides and three angles
- trifle noun — a thing of little value or importance
- trisect verb — to divide something into three equal parts
- trivial adjective — of little importance or value
- trudge verb — to walk slowly with heavy, tired steps
- truncate verb — to shorten by cutting off a part
- trustworthy adjective — deserving to be trusted or relied on
- truthful adjective — honest and likely to say what really happened
- tumble verb — to fall or roll over and over
- tumultuous adjective — marked by loud confusion, disorder, or agitation
- tundra noun — a vast, treeless arctic region with permanently frozen subsoil