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terrestrial
[tə'restriəl]
of or relating to the planet Earth.
terrarium
[te'reəriəm]
a vivarium in which selected living plants are kept and observed
test tube
a thin, hollow, glass tube that is closed at one end. Test tubes are used in scientific experiments.
test paper
paper impregnated with an indicator for use in chemical tests
test
[test]
a trial to find out what something is, what it is made up of, or how good it is.
tertiary
['tɜːʃəri]
from 63 million to 2 million years ago
terseness
[tɜːsnəs]
a neatly short and concise expressive style
tersely
[tɜːsli]
in a short and concise manner
terse
[tɜːs]
effectively brief and to the point; concise; pithy.
terrorize
['terəraɪz]
to control by using threats or acts of violence.
to cause to feel terror.
terrorist
['terərɪst]
of or relating to terrorism or terrorists.
terrorism
['terərɪzəm]
the use of violence or fear by a political group as a way of forcing others to meet its demands.
testosterone
[te'stɒstərəʊn]
a steroid hormone produced in the testes that is responsible for stimulating the development of male sex organs, secondary sex characteristics, and sperm.
testing
['testɪŋ]
the act or practice of carrying out or taking part in a test or tests.
testimony
['testɪməni]
a statement made under oath before a judge in a court of law.
testimonial
[ˌtestɪ'məʊniəl]
a formal statement testifying to a specific fact.
testify to
testify
['testɪfaɪ]
to give evidence or testimony.
to make a solemn declaration or affirmation, esp. under oath.
testator
[tes'teɪtə]
a person who makes a will
testamentary
[ˌtestə'mentərɪ]
of or relating to a will or testament or bequeathed by a will or testament