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talus |
1. A sloping mass of debris at the base of a cliff. 2. A sloping side of a rampa [...] |
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tass |
(chiefly scottish) 1. A small cup or goblet; 2. A small draught, especially of s [...] |
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temporise |
1. To compromise or act evasively in order to gain time, avoid argument or postp [...] |
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tenebrific |
(archaic & literary) Serving to obscure or darken. See `tenebrous' |
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tenebrous |
Dark and gloomy. n. `tenebrosity'
variation: tenebrious |
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tenesmus |
A painful attempt or pain associated with urinating or defecating. |
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thrift |
Personal wealth or savings. |
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thrifty |
1. Wisely economical, frugal. 2. (archaic) Growing vigorously. |
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tope |
(archaic) To drink alcohol habitually and excessively. |
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trenchant |
1. Keen; incisive; penetrating. 2. Forceful; effective; vigorous. 3. Sharply def [...] |
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turpitude |
A base, immoral act. Depravity. From the latin `turpis' meaning ugly or vile. |