table noun A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for eating, working, or placing objects on. We gathered around the table for a family dinner on Sunday evening. + talent noun A natural ability or skill to do something well. Her talent for painting was obvious even in her earliest childhood sketches. + taste noun The sense that allows the tongue to perceive flavors, or a person's preference in style and quality. The soup had a rich, spicy taste that lingered pleasantly after each spoonful. + teacher noun A person whose job is to help others learn, especially in a school or classroom. Our history teacher made even the driest facts feel exciting. + temperature noun A measure of how hot or cold something is, typically expressed in degrees. The temperature dropped sharply as soon as the sun went down. + tennis noun A sport in which two or four players hit a ball back and forth over a net using rackets. They played tennis every Saturday morning at the local courts. + texture noun The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance, especially as perceived by touch. The bread had a soft texture with a slightly crisp outer crust. + thankful adjective Feeling or expressing gratitude for something good that has happened or been received. She was thankful for the neighbors who helped rebuild the fence after the storm. + theater noun A building or space where plays, performances, or films are presented to an audience. We arrived at the theater early to find good seats before the play began. + thirsty adjective Feeling a need or desire to drink, or eager and desperate for something. After the long hike in the heat, everyone was thirsty and reached for water. + thorough adjective Complete in every detail; careful and exhaustive. The inspector gave the building a thorough examination before approving it for sale. + thoughtful adjective Showing careful consideration for others' feelings and needs, or deep in serious thought. It was thoughtful of him to bring soup when she was sick. + thunder noun The loud rumbling or crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning. A sudden crack of thunder made the dog dive under the bed. + ticket noun A printed or digital slip that grants the holder admission, travel, or another specific right. He bought a ticket online so he wouldn't have to wait in line at the theater. + tidy adjective Arranged neatly and in order, with everything in its proper place. She kept her desk tidy, with every pen and folder in its designated spot. + tiger noun A large wild cat with orange fur and black stripes, native to parts of Asia. The tiger paced silently along the riverbank before slipping into the tall grass. + together adverb With or near each other; in cooperation, contact, or combination as a single unit. The whole family gathered together for dinner on Sunday evening. + tomorrow adverb On the day after today. We are leaving for the airport early tomorrow morning before sunrise. + tornado noun A violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground. The tornado tore the roof off the barn and scattered debris across the field. + tourist noun A person who travels to a place for pleasure, sightseeing, or vacation rather than work. Tourists lined up outside the museum to see the famous painting. + tractor noun A powerful motor vehicle with large rear wheels, used to pull farm machinery or heavy loads. The farmer drove the tractor across the field to plow before planting season. + traffic noun Vehicles, pedestrians, or goods moving along a route, or the volume of such movement. Heavy traffic on the highway added an extra hour to their commute. + transform verb To change completely in appearance, character, or function. The renovation transformed the old warehouse into a bright modern office. + travel verb To go from one place to another, especially over a long distance. They plan to travel across South America for three months next year. + treasure noun A collection of valuable objects, such as gold, jewels, or money, especially when hidden or hoarded. Divers searched the sunken ship for treasure rumored to be worth millions. + triangle noun A geometric shape with three straight sides and three angles. The teacher drew a triangle on the board to explain its three angles. + trumpet noun A brass musical instrument with a bright tone, played by buzzing the lips into a small mouthpiece. The trumpet player hit a high note that silenced the whole room. + trust noun Firm belief in the reliability, honesty, or ability of someone or something. Years of honest dealings had built deep trust between the two companies. + truth noun The quality or state of being in accordance with fact or reality. It took months for the truth about the accident to finally come out. + turtle noun A reptile with a hard, protective shell, living in water or on land and moving slowly. The turtle pulled its head into its shell when the dog barked. +