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tableau vivant
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n. A scene presented on stage by costumed actors who remain silent and motionless as if in a picture.
Captivated by what seemed an endlessly held ..., the audience sat silently. |
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tachometer
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n. An instrument used to measure the rotations per minute of a rotating shaft.
The sports car was equipped with a ... . |
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tarantella
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n.
1. A lively, whirling southern Italian dance once thought to be a remedy of tarantism. 2. The music for this dance, in 6/8 time. The streets of Naples were filled with people dancing the ... . |
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tardive dyskinesia
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n. A chronic disorder of the nervous system characterized by involuntary jerk movements of the face, tongue, jaws, trunk, and limbs, usually developing as a late side effect of prolonged treatment with antipsychotic drugs.
The psychiatrist warned the patient's family that the drug could produce side effects ranging from dry mouth to ... . |
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Te Deum
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n. A hymn of praise to God sung as part of a liturgy.
The congregation sat quietly as the soprano sang the ... . |
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tercentenary
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n. A 300th anniversary or its celebration.
adj. Of or relating to a span of 300 years or to a 300th anniversary. Most children born today will live to enjoy the ... celebration of America's independence from England. |
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tetralogy of Fallot
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n. A congenital malformation of the heart characterized by a defect in the ventricular septum, misplacement of the origin of the aeorta, narrowing the pulmonary artery, and enlargement of the right ventricle.
The little baby who had the condition known as ... was referred to as the "blue baby" because his skin had a bluish tinge. |
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thanatology
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n. The study of death and dying, especially in their psychological and social aspects.
Having heard an account of a near death experience, the young man became interested in ... . |
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thermocouple
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n. A ... device used to measure temperatures accurately, especially one consisting of two dissimilar metals joined so that a potential difference generated between the points of contact is a measure of the temperature of difference between the points.
A ... was utilized for an accurate measure of temperature. |
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thrombophlebitis
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n. Inflammation of a vein caused by or associated with the formation of a blood clot.
The patient who had been confined to bed for a long period during the illness was prone to ... . |
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tintinnabulation
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n. The ringing or sounding of bells.
In his poem, "The Bells," Poe chose onomatopoeic words which mimicked the ... of different kinds of bells. synonyms: tinkle, peal, resounding |
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titaniferous
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adj. Containing or yielding titanium.
... alloys are used in the manufacture of airplanes. |
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tokonoma
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n. A niche or an alcove in a Japanese home for displaying a flower arrangement, kakemono, or other piece of art.
The beautiful flower arrangement was displayed in the ... . |
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truculency
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n.
1. A disposition or apparent disposition to fight, especially fiercely. 2. Ferociously cruel actions or behavior. Lance's ... resulted in his suspension from school. |
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tumescence
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n.
1. (a) A swelling or an enlarging. (b) A swollen condition. 2. A swollen part or organ. The ... on the boy's arm was caused by a bee sting. |
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tuyère
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n. The pipe, nozzle, or other opening through which air is forced into a blast furnace or forge to facilitate combustion.
Below the ... in the blast furnace is a hole which is for draining the impure residue known as slag. |
