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therapeuticadjectiveTending to cure or restore to health.intermediate
A therapeutic agent.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, New Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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therapynoun★ National bee winning word · 1940(medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.).intermediate
Heat therapy gave the best relief.
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thereadverbIn or at that place.beginner
They have lived there for years.
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thereafteradverbFrom that time on.intermediate
Thereafter he never called again.
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therebyadverbBy that means or because of that.intermediate
He knocked over the red wine, thereby ruining the table cloth.
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thereforeadverb(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result.intermediate
Therefore X must be true.
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thereinadverb(formal) in or into that thing or place.intermediate
They can read therein what our plans are.
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thereofadverbOf or concerning this or that.intermediate
A problem and the solution thereof.
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thermaladjectiveRelating to or associated with heat.beginner
Thermal movements of molecules.
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thermodynamicadjectiveOf or concerned with thermodynamics.advanced
The thermodynamic limit.
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thermoplasticadjectiveHaving the property of softening or fusing when heated and of hardening and becoming rigid again when cooled.advanced
Thermoplastic materials can be remelted and cooled time after time without undergoing any appreciable chemical change.
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thespianadjectiveOf or relating to drama.advanced
The movie director had thespian cooperation.
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thickadjectiveNot thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions.beginner
Thick warm blankets.
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thickenverbMake viscous or dense.intermediate
Thicken the sauce by adding flour.
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thickenedadjectiveMade or having become thick.intermediate
Thickened bronchial arteries.
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thickeningadjectiveAccumulating and becoming more intense.advanced
The thickening dusk.
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thicklyadverbIn a concentrated manner.intermediate
A thickly populated area.
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thicknessnounIndistinct articulation.intermediate
Judging from the thickness of his speech he had been drinking heavily.
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thievingnounThe act of taking something from someone unlawfully.intermediate
The thieving is awful at Kennedy International.
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thinadjectiveOf relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section.beginner
A thin chiffon blouse.
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thingnounA special situation.beginner
It is a remarkable thing.
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thingsnounAny movable possession (especially articles of clothing).intermediate
She packed her things and left.
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thinkverbJudge or regard; look upon; judge.beginner
I think he is very smart.
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thinkingnounThe process of using your mind to consider something carefully.beginner
Thinking always made him frown.
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thinlyadverbIn a widely distributed manner.beginner
Thinly overgrown mountainside.
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thinnedadjectiveMixed with water.intermediate
A cup of thinned soup.
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thinnessnounRelatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width.intermediate
The thinness of a rope.
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thinningnounThe act of diluting something.intermediate
The thinning of paint with turpentine.
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thirdnounOne of three equal parts of a divisible whole.intermediate
It contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement.
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thirstnounStrong desire for something (not food or drink).beginner
A thirst for knowledge.
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thirstyadjectiveNeeding moisture.intermediate
Thirsty fields under a rainless sky.
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thornnounSomething that causes irritation and annoyance.beginner
He's a thorn in my flesh.
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thornyadjectiveBristling with perplexities.beginner
The thorny question of states' rights.
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thoroughadjectivePainstakingly careful and accurate.intermediate
Our accountant is thorough.
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thoroughlyadverbIn an exhaustive manner.intermediate
We searched the files thoroughly.
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thoughadverb(postpositive) however.beginner
It might be unpleasant, though.
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thoughtnounThe content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about.beginner
The thought never entered my mind.
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thoughtfuladjectiveHaving intellectual depth.intermediate
A deeply thoughtful essay.
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thoughtfullyadverbIn a thoughtful manner.advanced
He stared thoughtfully out the window.
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thoughtlessadjectiveShowing lack of careful thought.intermediate
The debate turned into thoughtless bickering.
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threadnounThe connections that link the various parts of an event or argument together.beginner
He lost the thread of his argument.
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threadbareadjectiveRepeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse.intermediate
Repeating threadbare jokes.
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threatnounSomething that is a source of danger.beginner
Earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan.
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threatenedadjective(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered.intermediate
The spotted owl is a threatened species, not yet an endangered one.
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threefoldadjectiveThree times as great or many.intermediate
A threefold increase.
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thresholdnounThe starting point for a new state or experience.intermediate
On the threshold of manhood.
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thrillingadjectiveCausing a surge of emotion or excitement.intermediate
A thrilling performer to watch.
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thrivingadjectiveVery lively and profitable.intermediate
A thriving tourist center.
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throatyadjectiveSounding as if pronounced low in the throat.intermediate
A rich throaty voice.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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throbbingnounAn instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart).intermediate
He felt a throbbing in his head.
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thronenounThe chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.beginner
The king sat on his throne.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Anglo-Norman, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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throughadjectiveHaving finished or arrived at completion.intermediate
Almost through with his studies.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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thrownounThe act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist).intermediate
The catcher made a good throw to second base.
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thrownadjectiveTwisted together; as of filaments spun into a thread.beginner
Thrown silk is raw silk that has been twisted and doubled into yarn.
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thrustverbPush forcefully.beginner
He thrust his chin forward.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Old Norse.
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thrustingnounA sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow).intermediate
He made a thrusting motion with his fist.
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thumbedadjective(of pages) worn or soiled by thumb and fingers by frequent handling or turning.intermediate
Well-thumbed pages of the dictionary.
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thunderingadjectiveExtraordinarily big or impressive.advanced
A thundering success.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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thunderousadjectiveExtremely ominous.advanced
World events of thunderous import.
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thunknounA dull hollow sound.beginner
The basketball made a thunk as it hit the rim.
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thusadverb(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result.beginner
It is late and thus we must go.
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thwartedadjectiveDisappointingly unsuccessful.intermediate
His best efforts were thwarted.
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tickverbPut a check mark on or near or next to.beginner
Tick off the items.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Frankish, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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ticketnounThe appropriate or desirable thing.beginner
This car could be just the ticket for a small family.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Frankish, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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ticklishadjectiveDifficult to handle; requiring great tact.advanced
Hesitates to be explicit on so ticklish a matter.
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tidenounSomething that may increase or decrease (like the tides of the sea).beginner
A rising tide of popular interest.
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tidyverbPut (things or places) in order.beginner
Tidy up your room!
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tienounNeckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front.beginner
He wore a vest and tie.
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tiedadjectiveBound or secured closely.beginner
The guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied.
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tiernounOne of two or more layers one atop another.beginner
A three-tier wedding cake.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Anglo-Norman, Chinese, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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tigernounA fierce or audacious person.beginner
It aroused the tiger in me.
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tightadjectiveClosely constrained or constricted or constricting.beginner
A tight feeling in his chest.
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tighteningnounThe act of making something tighter.advanced
The tightening of economic controls.
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tightlyadverbIn a tight or constricted manner.intermediate
A tightly packed pub.
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tightnessnounA tight feeling in some part of the body.intermediate
She felt an alarming tightness in her chest.
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tileverbCover with tiles.beginner
Tile the wall and the floor of the bathroom.
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tiledadjectiveCovered or furnished with tiles.beginner
Baths with tiled walls.
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tiltnounThe property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical.beginner
The tower had a pronounced tilt.
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tiltedadjectiveDeparting or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal.intermediate
The headstones were tilted.
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timbrenoun(music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound).intermediate
The timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely.
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timenounAn instance or single occasion for some event.beginner
This time he succeeded.
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timedadjectiveRegularly spaced in time.beginner
Closely timed intervals.
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timelessadjectiveUnaffected by time.intermediate
Helen's timeless beauty.
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timelyadjectiveBefore a time limit expires.intermediate
The timely filing of his income tax return.
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timesnounA more or less definite period of time now or previously present.beginner
It was a sign of the times.
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timidnounPeople who are fearful and cautious.beginner
Whitewater rafting is not for the timid.
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timorousadjectiveTimid by nature or revealing timidity.advanced
In a timorous tone.
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tincturenounAn indication that something has been present.intermediate
A tincture of condescension.
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tinderboxnounA dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence.advanced
The Balkans are the tinderbox of Europe.
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tinkerverbTry to fix or mend.beginner
Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right.
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tinklingadjectiveLike the short high ringing sound of a small bell.advanced
Sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal.
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tinnyadjectiveThin and metallic in sound; lacking resonance.beginner
An unpleasant tinny voice.
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tinselnounA showy decoration that is basically valueless.beginner
All the tinsel of self-promotion.
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tipverbCause to tilt.beginner
Tip the screen upward.
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tippedadjectiveHaving a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination).beginner
A rubber-tipped cane.
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tiptoeadjectiveWalking on the tips of ones's toes so as to make no noise.beginner
Moving with tiptoe steps.
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tiredadjectiveDepleted of strength or energy.beginner
Tired mothers with crying babies.
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tiresomeadjectiveSo lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness.advanced
The tiresome chirping of a cricket.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Gothic, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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titlenounA heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with.beginner
Title 8 provided federal help for schools.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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titledadjectiveBelonging to the peerage.beginner
The titled classes.
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