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| term | The fixed period of time which something lasts for. Ex. The spring term for high school will start next week. |
| test | A way of discovering, by questions or practical activities, what someone knows, or what someone or something can do or is like. Ex. You will need to take an aptitude test before applying for the job. |
| theme | A main subject of talk, book, film, etc. Ex. The theme of loss runs through most of his novels. |
| thesis | A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher college or university; degree. Ex. The main thesis was that was inevitable. |
| timeline | A line that show the time and the order in which events have happened. Ex. The timeline for applying for the job was extended. |
| tone | A quality in the voice which expresses the speaker’s feelings or thoughts, often towards the person being spoken to. Ex. His tone of voice annoyed me. |
| topic | A subject which is discussed, written about or studied. Ex. Different topics were discussed during science class, such as acid rain and the ozone layer. |
| trace | To find something or someone that was lost, to find the origin of something. Ex. The phone company was able to trace the call. |
| trait | A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior. Ex. His sense of humor is the best trait. |
| transition | A change from one form or type to another or the process by which this happens. Ex. The health-care system is in transition at the moment. |
| technique | A way of doing an activity which needs skill. Ex. We have developed a new technique for detecting errors on the manufacturing process. |
| Table | A flat surface, usually supported by four legs, used for putting things on. Ex. The table was built very sturdy for the children. |
| Synthesize | To produce a substance chemically in plants or animals. Ex. There are many vitamins that the body cannot synthesize itself. |
| Synonym | A word or phrase which has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language. Ex. The words “small” and “little” are synonyms. |
| Symbolize | To represent something. Ex. The lighting of the candles was to symbolize peace for all our U. S. soldiers. |
