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tentative	not yet fully developed or definitely decided. [2 definitions]
tenth	coming next after the ninth in a series. [3 definitions]
tepee	a tent shaped like a cone and made with skins or bark. Tepees were used by some North American Indian peoples who lived on the plains.
tepid	not quite warm; lukewarm.
term	a word or phrase for something that might be known only by people who have a particular job, interest, or hobby. [6 definitions]
terminal	found at or forming the end of something. [5 definitions]
terminate	to bring to an end; put a stop to. [2 definitions]
termite	an insect that eats wood. Termites have pale, soft bodies and look somewhat like ants. They live in large groups in warmer parts of the world. They can destroy trees, buildings, and other things made out of wood.
terrace	a flat, paved surface outside of a house or other building; patio. [3 definitions]
terrain	land or ground, or the natural characteristics of its surface.
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]

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