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slightingly
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/ˈslaɪtɪŋli/
in a disrespectful or dismissive manner
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slimly
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/ˈslɪmli/
in a slender manner; to a small degree
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slipshod
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/ˈslɪpʃɑd/
careless, hasty, and lacking in thoroughness
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sluggishly
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/ˈslʌɡɪʃli/
in a slow, inactive, or lethargic manner
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slumberous
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/ˈslʌmbərəs/
sleepy, drowsy, or inducing sleep
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sluttish
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/ˈslʌtɪʃ/
slovenly or untidy; also promiscuous (archaic and derogatory)
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slutty
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/ˈslʌti/
sexually provocative or promiscuous (slang, derogatory)
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smarmy
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/ˈsmɑrmi/
excessively flattering or ingratiating in an insincere way
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smarting
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/ˈsmɑrtɪŋ/
causing or feeling a sharp stinging pain
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snappy
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/ˈsnæpi/
brisk and lively; also smart or stylish
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snug
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/snʌɡ/
warm, comfortable, and cozily sheltered; fitting closely
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societal
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/səˈsaɪətəl/
relating to society or its organization
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soldierlike
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/ˈsoʊldʒərlaɪk/
resembling or befitting a soldier; disciplined and brave
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someway
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/ˈsʌmweɪ/
in some way or manner; somehow
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sonsy
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/ˈsɑnsi/
buxom, healthy-looking, and cheerful (Scots and Irish dialect)
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soporific
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/ˌsɑpəˈrɪfɪk/
tending to induce sleep or drowsiness
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sordid
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/ˈsɔrdɪd/
morally degraded, dishonorable, or squalidly dirty
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southbound
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/ˈsaʊθbaʊnd/
traveling or directed toward the south
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southwesterly
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/ˌsaʊθˈwɛstərli/
toward or coming from the southwest
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specialistic
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/ˌspɛʃəˈlɪstɪk/
relating to or characterized by specialization in a narrow field
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specifiable
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/ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪəbəl/
able to be specified, stated, or precisely identified
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spectral
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/ˈspɛktrəl/
ghostly in appearance, or relating to a spectrum of light
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spiceless
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/ˈspaɪsləs/
lacking spice, flavor, or piquancy; bland
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spirituous
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/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəs/
containing or having the qualities of distilled alcohol
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spiteful
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/ˈspaɪtfəl/
showing or motivated by a desire to hurt or offend
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spoilt
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/spɔɪlt/
ruined, or excessively indulged so as to be selfish (chiefly British)
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spongy
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/ˈspʌndʒi/
soft, porous, and absorbent like a sponge
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spooky
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/ˈspuki/
eerie, frightening, or suggestive of the supernatural
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spotless
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/ˈspɑtləs/
perfectly clean, or morally without fault
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spottable
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/ˈspɑtəbəl/
able to be spotted, noticed, or detected
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staggeringly
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/ˈstæɡərɪŋli/
to an astonishing or overwhelming degree
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starting
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/ˈstɑrtɪŋ/
marking the beginning of something; initial
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static
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/ˈstætɪk/
not moving or changing; or atmospheric electrical interference
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statuesque
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/ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/
attractively tall and dignified like a statue
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sterile
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/ˈstɛrəl/
free from living germs, or unable to produce offspring
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sternly
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/ˈstɜrnli/
in a serious, severe, or strict manner
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stillborn
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/ˈstɪlˌbɔrn/
born dead, or failing from the outset
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stimulatory
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/ˈstɪmjələˌtɔri/
tending to stimulate or arouse activity
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stinking
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/ˈstɪŋkɪŋ/
having a strong foul smell; also used as an intensifier
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stochastic
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/stəˈkæstɪk/
randomly determined; involving probability or chance
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stodgy
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/ˈstɑdʒi/
dull and old-fashioned, or heavy and indigestible (of food)
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stoic
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/ˈstoʊɪk/
enduring pain or hardship without showing feeling or complaint
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stony
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/ˈstoʊni/
full of or resembling stone; cold and unfeeling
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stormily
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/ˈstɔrməli/
in a turbulent, tempestuous, or angrily agitated manner
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stout
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/staʊt/
thickset and sturdy, or a dark strong beer
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straightaway
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/ˌstreɪtəˈweɪ/
immediately, at once; or a straight stretch of road or track
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strategetic
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/ˌstrætəˈdʒɛtɪk/
relating to strategy; strategic (archaic variant)
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strengthful
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/ˈstrɛŋθfəl/
full of strength; powerful (archaic)
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strengthless
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/ˈstrɛŋθləs/
lacking strength; feeble or powerless
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strenuous
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/ˈstrɛnjuəs/
requiring or using great effort or energy
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stygian
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/ˈstɪdʒiən/
very dark, gloomy, or infernal, like the river Styx
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subitaneous
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/ˌsʌbɪˈteɪniəs/
sudden or hasty; occurring abruptly (rare)
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subjective
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/səbˈdʒɛktɪv/
based on personal feelings or opinions rather than fact
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submerged
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/səbˈmɝdʒd/
covered with or sunk beneath the surface of water
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subsea
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/ˌsʌbˈsi/
situated or operating beneath the surface of the sea
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subservient
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/səbˈsɝviənt/
excessively willing to obey or serve others; subordinate
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subsistent
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/səbˈsɪstənt/
having real or independent existence; self-sustaining
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subterranean
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/ˌsʌbtəˈreɪniən/
existing, occurring, or done under the surface of the earth
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summative
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/ˈsʌmətɪv/
relating to an assessment that evaluates final outcomes rather than ongoing progress
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sunnily
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/ˈsʌnəli/
in a cheerful, bright, or sunny manner
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superabundant
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/ˌsupɚəˈbʌndənt/
present in more than ample quantity; excessively abundant
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supervisory
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/ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚi/
relating to the oversight or direction of work and workers
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supplementary
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/ˌsʌpləˈmɛntɛri/
completing or enhancing something by providing an addition
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supportable
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/səˈpɔrtəbl/
capable of being upheld, endured, or justified
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surficial
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/sɝˈfɪʃəl/
of or relating to the surface, especially the earth's surface in geology
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swaggering
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/ˈswæɡɚɪŋ/
behaving or moving in an arrogantly confident, self-important way
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swimmingly
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/ˈswɪmɪŋli/
smoothly and satisfactorily; without difficulty
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swith
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/swɪθ/
quickly or instantly; archaic and dialectal for swiftly
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synergistic
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/ˌsɪnɚˈdʒɪstɪk/
producing a combined effect greater than the sum of the separate effects
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synthetical
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/sɪnˈθɛtɪkl/
relating to synthesis; combining parts into a whole; artificial
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tacky
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/ˈtæki/
showing poor taste and quality; or slightly sticky to the touch
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tactless
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/ˈtæktləs/
lacking sensitivity in dealing with others; undiplomatic
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talentless
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/ˈtæləntləs/
having no special natural ability or aptitude
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tameless
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/ˈteɪmləs/
impossible to tame or subdue; wild and untamable
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tardy
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/ˈtɑrdi/
delayed beyond the expected or proper time; late
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tawny
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/ˈtɔni/
of a warm sandy or yellowish-brown colour
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teetotal
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/ˈtiˈtoʊtl/
choosing or characterized by total abstinence from alcohol
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terminable
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/ˈtɝmɪnəbl/
capable of being brought to an end or having a fixed limit
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termless
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/ˈtɝmləs/
having no limit or end; boundless
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ternary
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/ˈtɝnɛri/
composed of or based on three parts; using the number three
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terpsichorean
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/ˌtɝpsɪkəˈriən/
relating to dancing
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territorial
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/ˌtɛrəˈtɔriəl/
relating to the ownership or defence of a particular area of land
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thaumaturgic
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/ˌθɔməˈtɝdʒɪk/
relating to the working of wonders or magic
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theatric
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/θiˈætrɪk/
relating to the theatre or exaggerated, dramatic display
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thence
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/ðɛns/
from that place or source; for that reason
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thenceforth
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/ˌðɛnsˈfɔrθ/
from that time onward
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theoretic
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/ˌθiəˈrɛtɪk/
concerned with theory rather than practical application
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therewhile
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/ˈðɛrˌwaɪl/
archaic term meaning during that time or meanwhile
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thistly
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/ˈθɪsli/
full of or resembling thistles; prickly
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thoroughgoing
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/ˈθɝoʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/
complete and thorough; absolute in degree
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thoughtfully
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/ˈθɔtfəli/
in a manner showing careful thought or consideration for others
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threateningly
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/ˈθrɛtənɪŋli/
in a manner that suggests danger or harm
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threatful
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/ˈθrɛtfəl/
full of menace; threatening
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timelessly
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/ˈtaɪmləsli/
in a manner unaffected by the passage of time
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toom
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/tuːm/
dialectal Scots and northern English term meaning empty
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topical
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/ˈtɑpɪkəl/
relating to current affairs; applied to a particular body part
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