| tellurian |
characteristic of or pertaining to the earth or its inhabitants; terrestrial. [3 definitions] |
| tellurium |
a chemical element that has fifty-two protons in each nucleus and that is usu. found in compounds, but that can be isolated as a toxic, brittle, silver-white crystal sometimes used in alloys with lead, copper, or iron to increase hardness and machinability. (symbol: Te) |
| telo- |
a variant of tele1, tele2. |
| telpher |
a cable car suspended from, and run on, overhead electrical wires. [2 definitions] |
| Telugu |
a member of a people who live in Andhra Pradesh, India. [3 definitions] |
| tembleque |
(Spanish) a fit of trembling, such as that caused by delirium tremens. [2 definitions] |
| temblor |
a trembling of the earth; earthquake. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
| temp.1 |
abbreviation of "temperature." |
| temp.2 |
abbreviation of "temporary." |
| tempeh |
an Indonesian food that is high in protein, made of fermented soybeans. |
| temper |
a habitual state of mind or manner of feeling. [11 definitions] |
| tempera |
a painting medium using pigments mixed with a glutinous substance such as egg yolk, glue, or gum. [2 definitions] |
| temperable |
combined form of temper. |
| temperament |
the manner of thinking, feeling, and acting that is characteristic of a particular person or animal. [2 definitions] |
| temperamental |
overly excitable or irritable. [3 definitions] |
| temperance |
moderation in action, emotion, speech, or the like; self-restraint. [2 definitions] |
| temperate |
characterized by moderation or self-control; restrained. [4 definitions] |
| Temperate Zone |
either of two zones or areas of the earth between the tropics and the polar circles, characterized by seasonal climatic changes; North Temperate Zone; South Temperate Zone. |
| temperature |
the degree of heat or cold of a body or an environment. [3 definitions] |
| tempered |
having a specified kind of temper (usu. used in combination). [3 definitions] |