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These are the 16 vocabulary words starting with T from our free 565-word 11 plus vocabulary list, from temperate to tyrant including 1 advanced word of the kind that separates top verbal reasoning scores. Each entry shows the meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence — the exact skills tested in GL and CEM verbal reasoning, comprehension and cloze questions. You can also download the full list as a free PDF or practise these words with our free vocabulary games.
Having a mild climate; showing moderation and self-restraint
“The temperate climate made it perfect for growing grapes.”
Synonyms: mild, moderate, clement, balanced
Antonyms: extreme, harsh, excessive
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotion; stormy
“Their tempestuous relationship was full of arguments.”
Synonyms: stormy, turbulent, volatile, passionate
Antonyms: calm, peaceful, serene
The desire to do something wrong or unwise; something enticing
“She resisted the temptation to eat the entire cake.”
Synonyms: enticement, allure, attraction, lure
Antonyms: repulsion, deterrent, discouragement
Used to refer to people, animals, or things previously mentioned
“The children played outside until they were called for dinner.”
To push suddenly or violently in a specified direction
“He thrust his hands into his pockets.”
Synonyms: push, shove, drive, force
Antonyms: pull, withdraw, retract
The day after today; the future
“The meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow.”
Synonyms: the next day, the morrow, the future
Antonyms: yesterday, today
Severe physical or mental suffering; a cause of great distress
“The guilt was a constant torment to him.”
Synonyms: suffering, agony, anguish, pain
Antonyms: comfort, relief, pleasure
A person who betrays their country, friends, or a cause
“The traitor sold secrets to the enemy.”
Synonyms: betrayer, turncoat, defector, deserter
Antonyms: loyalist, patriot, supporter
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful
“The tranquil lake reflected the mountains perfectly.”
Synonyms: peaceful, calm, serene, quiet
Antonyms: agitated, turbulent, chaotic
Makes an attempt or effort to do something
“She tries her best to help everyone.”
Synonyms: attempts, endeavours, strives, aims
Antonyms: gives up, quits, surrenders
Something of little value or importance; a small amount
“Don't worry about such trifles when bigger problems exist.”
Synonyms: triviality, nothing, bagatelle, pittance
Antonyms: importance, significance, fortune
Unimportant facts or details; information of little significance
“He loved answering trivia questions at pub quizzes.”
Synonyms: minutiae, details, facts, tidbits
Antonyms: essentials, fundamentals, basics
Of little value or importance; not worth serious attention
“The argument started over a trivial matter.”
Synonyms: unimportant, minor, insignificant, petty
Antonyms: important, significant, major
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; stormy
“The turbulent waters made the boat rock dangerously.”
Synonyms: stormy, chaotic, violent, tumultuous
Antonyms: calm, peaceful, stable
The soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon
“They walked home in the twilight after the long summer day.”
Synonyms: dusk, sunset, evening, nightfall
Antonyms: dawn, daybreak, sunrise
A cruel and oppressive ruler who exercises power harshly
“The tyrant ruled the kingdom with an iron fist.”
Synonyms: dictator, despot, oppressor, autocrat
Antonyms: democrat, liberator, servant
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