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11 Plus Vocabulary Words Starting With T

16 words with meanings, synonyms, antonyms & example sentences

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.

temperate

/ˈtempərət/adjective
Intermediate

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

tempestuous

/temˈpestʃuəs/adjective
Advanced

Characterized by strong and turbulent emotion; stormy

Their tempestuous relationship was full of arguments.

Synonyms: stormy, turbulent, volatile, passionate

Antonyms: calm, peaceful, serene

temptation

/tempˈteɪʃən/noun
Intermediate

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

they

/ðeɪ/pronoun
Easy

Used to refer to people, animals, or things previously mentioned

The children played outside until they were called for dinner.

thrust

/θrʌst/verb
Intermediate

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

tomorrow

/təˈmɒrəʊ/noun
Easy

The day after today; the future

The meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow.

Synonyms: the next day, the morrow, the future

Antonyms: yesterday, today

torment

/ˈtɔːment/noun
Intermediate

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

traitor

/ˈtreɪtə/noun
Intermediate

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

tranquil

/ˈtræŋkwɪl/adjective
Intermediate

Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful

The tranquil lake reflected the mountains perfectly.

Synonyms: peaceful, calm, serene, quiet

Antonyms: agitated, turbulent, chaotic

tries

/traɪz/verb
Easy

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

trifle

/ˈtraɪfəl/noun
Intermediate

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

trivia

/ˈtrɪviə/noun
Intermediate

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

trivial

/ˈtrɪviəl/adjective
Intermediate

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

turbulent

/ˈtɜːbjʊlənt/adjective
Intermediate

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; stormy

The turbulent waters made the boat rock dangerously.

Synonyms: stormy, chaotic, violent, tumultuous

Antonyms: calm, peaceful, stable

twilight

/ˈtwaɪlaɪt/noun
Intermediate

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

tyrant

/ˈtaɪrənt/noun
Intermediate

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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