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Superficially. On the surface; not well considered.

Tarantella. A lively Neapolitan dance in triplets for one couple.

Tension. Stretched; a mind under stress.

Tendon. The strong band or cord of connective tissue forming the
connections of the fleshy portions of the muscle.

Temporary. For the time being only; for a little while.

Terminated. Ended; the stopping of a certain thing.

Tenacity. Strong; fixed in purpose.

Theodolite. A portable instrument for measuring horizontal and
vertical lines. It comprises a telescope and a graduated
circle, showing degrees.

Toggle. A pin or short rod, properly attached in the middle as
to a chain or rope, and designed to hold something by being
passed through a hole or eye.

Traversed. Gone over; traveled over that area.

Transit. Passed; going by.

Trophy. Something captured; usually applied to spoils in war.

Tribute. A compliment; a reward.

Tributary. Something which applies as a smaller to a greater; as
a small stream which flows into a greater.

Veered. Changed in direction; going aside.

Vindictive. Bitter; hostile; with a desire for revenge.

Volatilized. Changed from a solid into a gas.

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