terrapin |
a turtle that lives in fresh or somewhat salty water. It is found in North America and can be eaten as food. |
terrarium |
a closed container for growing small plants or keeping small animals. A terrarium is usually made of clear glass or plastic. |
terrestrial |
of or relating to the planet Earth. [2 definitions] |
terrible |
causing fear, terror, or horror. [3 definitions] |
terrier |
any of several breeds of dogs. Terriers are small, lively dogs that were originally bred to drive animals from their holes. |
terrific |
much greater than the ordinary or usual. [3 definitions] |
terrify |
to fill with great fear or terror; scare. |
territory |
an area or region of land. [4 definitions] |
terror |
very great fear. [2 definitions] |
terrorism |
the use of violence or fear by a political group as a way of forcing others to meet its demands. |
terrorize |
to control by using threats or acts of violence. [2 definitions] |
test1 |
a trial to find out what something is, what it is made up of, or how good it is. [3 definitions] |
testament |
(capitalized) one of the two main parts of the Bible, the Old Testament or the New Testament. |
testimony |
a statement made under oath before a judge in a court of law. [2 definitions] |
testing |
the act or practice of carrying out or taking part in a test or tests. |
test tube |
a thin, hollow, glass tube that is closed at one end. Test tubes are used in scientific experiments. |
tetanus |
a disease that affects the muscles of the neck and lower jaw and can cause death. Tetanus is caused by germs that enter the body through a wound. Another name for this disease is lockjaw. |
tether |
a rope, chain, or leash for tying up or holding something that moves. [2 definitions] |
Texas |
a state in the southwestern United States. Its capital is Austin. (abbreviated: TX) |
text |
the words that appear in anything written or printed. [5 definitions] |
textbook |
a book used for teaching a particular subject. |