Tantalize

tan·ta·lize play_w(“T0039900″)

 (tnt-lz)

tr.v. tan·ta·lized, tan·ta·liz·ing, tan·ta·liz·es

To excite (another) by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach.

Torso

Torso \Tor"so\, n.; pl. E. Torsos, It. Torsi. [It. torso,
   probably fr. L. thyrsus a stalk, stem, thyrsus, Gr. ?; cf.
   OHG. torso, turso, a stalk, stem, G. dorsche a cabbage stalk.
   Cf. Thyrsus, Truss.]
   The human body, as distinguished from the head and limbs; in
   sculpture, the trunk of a statue, mutilated of head and
   limbs; as, the torso of Hercules.

Thaw

thaw play_w(“T0144200″)

 (thô)

v. thawed, thaw·ing, thaws

v.intr.

1. To change from a frozen solid to a liquid by gradual warming.

2. To lose stiffness, numbness, or impermeability by being warmed: left the frozen turkey out until it thawed; thawed out by sitting next to the stove.

3. To become warm enough for snow and ice to melt.

4. To become less formal, aloof, or reserved.

Tantamount

tan·ta·mount play_w(“T0040200″)

 (tnt-mount)

adj.

Equivalent in effect or value: a request tantamount to a demand.

Treatise

trea·tise play_w(“T0334200″)

 (trts)

n.

1. A systematic, usually extensive written discourse on a subject.

2. Obsolete A tale or narrative.

Tout

tout play_w(“T0291400″)

 (tout)

v. tout·ed, tout·ing, touts

v.intr.

1. To solicit customers, votes, or patronage, especially in a brazen way.

2. To obtain and deal in information on racehorses.

v.tr.

1. To solicit or importune: street vendors who were touting pedestrians.

TipToe

tip·toe play_w(“T0230800″)

 (tpt)

intr.v. tip·toed, tip·toe·ing, tip·toes

To walk or move quietly on one’s toes.

n.

The tip of a toe.

adj.

1. Standing or walking on one’s toes.

 

eg:- she tiptoed lest her mother should hear her

Taunt

taunt ¹ play_w(“T0059900″)

(tônt)

tr.v. taunt·ed, taunt·ing, taunts

1. To reproach in a mocking, insulting, or contemptuous manner. See Synonyms at ridicule.

2. To drive or incite (a person) by taunting.

n.

A scornful remark or tirade; a jeer.