Vocabulary Quiz: T Words
Test your knowledge of 14 words starting with T
Tangential
Diverging from a previous course or line; erratic.
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✓ Correct Answer: Peripheral
Tempestuous
Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.
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✓ Correct Answer: Turbulent
Tentative
Not certain or fixed; provisional.
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✓ Correct Answer: Provisional
Tirade
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
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✓ Correct Answer: Diatribe
Torpor
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
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✓ Correct Answer: Lethargy
Tortuous
Full of twists and turns; excessively lengthy and complex.
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✓ Correct Answer: Twisting
Tractable
(Of a person or animal) easy to control or influence.
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✓ Correct Answer: Manageable
Tranquil
Free from disturbance; calm.
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✓ Correct Answer: Peaceful
Transcend
trans(across) + ient : “옮겨지는” → 일시적인, 순간적인
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✓ Correct Answer: Go beyond
Transgression
An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct.
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✓ Correct Answer: Offense
About This Quiz
This quiz covers intermediate-level SAT vocabulary words that start with the letter T. Mastering these words will help you succeed on the SAT Reading and Writing sections. Each question tests your understanding of word meanings through synonym and antonym identification, common formats on the Digital SAT. Practice regularly to build your vocabulary and improve your score.