T

tantamount

Definition: real; actual

Example sentence:  We must confess that at times like these hopefulness is tantamount to hopelessness

taunt

Definition: An insulting, jeering, or bitter remark
Example sentence: Don't taunt the poor boy!

teeming

Definition: In abundance, fertile, highy productive
Example sentence: Ocean is teeming with fish.

temerity

Definition: Unwise or recklss boldness
Example sentence: The old man had the temerity to shout back at the person speaking to him.

W

waive

Definition: To give up
Example sentence:Don't waive your rights.

writhe

Definition: To twist about (usually with pain)
Example sentence: The man writhed painfully on the ground.

S

sanguinary

Definition: Bloody
Example sentence: World War II was a sanguinary battle

sacrosanct

Definition: Very holy
Example sentence: The church is a sacrosanct place.

V

virago

Definition: A scolding or ill-tempere woman
Example sentence: My wife is a virago, as I always said "Happy wife, happy life."

vituperate

Definition: To scold or blame loudly, find fault with in abusive language.
Example sentence: The angry man is vituperating the poor boy.

U

ubiquitous

Definition: Existing everywhere
Example sentence: Cops are ubiquitous in New York City.

utilitarian

Definition: Materially or practically useful Example sentence: The bag is beautiful, but not utilitarian.