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terrain the natural surface features of a tract of land, esp. considered in relation to some use or activity.
terrapin an edible North American turtle that lives in fresh or somewhat salty water.
terrarium a closed container, usu. of glass, in which small plants such as mosses are grown or small animals such as lizards are kept. (Cf. aquarium.)
terrestrial of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants. [5 definitions]
terrible creating terror, fear, or horror. [3 definitions]
terrier a small energetic dog originally bred to drive animals from their holes or burrows.
terrific extraordinary in degree; great. [3 definitions]
terrify to fill with great fear or terror.
territory an area or region of land. [5 definitions]
terror overwhelming fear. [4 definitions]
terrorism the use of violence, torture, or physical intimidation by a group or organization as a means of forcing others to satisfy its demands.
terrorize to intimidate or coerce with threats or acts of violence. [2 definitions]
test1 a means of trial or of measuring the quality or presence of something. [7 definitions]
testament a statement expressing belief or conviction; credo. [3 definitions]
testimony the evidence presented under oath in a court of law. [3 definitions]
testing the act or practice of administering or undergoing a test or tests.
test tube a thin hollow glass cylinder, closed at one end, that is used chiefly in biological and chemical laboratories, esp. in conducting experiments.
tetanus an often fatal infectious disease involving rigidness and spasms of the muscles, esp. in the neck and lower jaw, and caused by a bacterium that usu. gains entry to the body through a wound. [2 definitions]
tether a rope, chain, leash, or the like by which an animal, balloon, or other moving or movable object is fastened. [2 definitions]
Texas a southwestern U.S. state between Mexico and Oklahoma. (abbr.: TX) [2 definitions]
text the body of a printed work as distinguished from its title, headings, notes, and the like. [8 definitions]