tropic | n. one of the two small circles of the celestial sphere, situated on each side of the equator, and parallel to it; hot and humid place |
tropical | n. hot and humid; pertaining to the tropics, the equatorial region between 23 degrees north and south |
troupe | n. organization of performers and associated personnel |
truant | n. wandering from business or duty; one who is absent without permission, especially from school |
trumpet | n. brass musical instrument with brilliant tone |
tsunami | n. a very large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption |
tug | n. strong pull or pulling force; contest or struggle; rope, chain, or strap used in hauling |
tumour | n. tumor; abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells |
tumult | n. noise, as made by a crowd; riot or uprising |
turbulent | a. characterized by unrest or disorder |
turnover | n. act or result of turning over; upset; amount of money turned over or drawn in a business in a specified time; amount of people replaced in a business |
typhoon | n. tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific; violent whirlwind |
tyrannical | a. dictatorial; domineering; authoritarian |
tyre | n. tire; covering for a wheel, usually made of rubber reinforced with cords of nylon |
ultraviolet | a. wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays |
under fire | a. subjected to enemy attack |
under one roof | ad. everything under the same page or place |
underachieve | v. perform worse or achieve less success than expected; perform less well or with less success than expected |
undercharge | v. charge below or under; charge less than is usual or suitable |
undergo | v. experience; suffer; pass through |
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