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syllogism :: logical formula utilizing a major premise, a minor premise and a conclusion
symmetry :: arrangement of parts so that balance is obtained; congruity
synthesis :: combining parts into a whole
talisman :: charm
talon :: claw of bird
tantrum :: fit of petulance; caprice
tarantula :: venomous spider
tarn :: small mountain lake
tatterdemalion :: ragged fellow
tautology :: unnecessary repetition; pleonasm
tedium :: boredom; weariness
teleology :: doctrine of final causes
temerity :: boldness; rashness
tempo :: speed of music
tenacity :: firmness; persistency; adhesiveness
tenet :: doctrine; dogma
tenure :: holding of an office; time during which such an office is held
tergiversation :: evasion; fickleness
termagant :: shrew; scolding, brawling woman
terminology :: terms used in a science or art
terminus :: last stop of railroad
terrapin :: American marsh tortoise
testator :: maker of a will
thaumaturgist :: miracle worker; magician
theocracy :: government of a community by religious leaders
theosophy :: wisdom in divine things
thrall :: slave; bondage
threnody :: song of lamentation; dirge
throes :: violent anguish
thyme :: aromatic plant used for seasoning
timbre :: quality of a musical tone produced by a musical instrument
timidity :: lack of self-confidence or courage
tirade :: extended scolding; denunciation
tithe :: tax of one-tenth
tocsin :: alarm bell
toga :: Roman outer robe
tome :: large volume
tonsure :: shaving of the head, especially by person entering religious orders
topography :: physical features of a region
torso :: trunk of statue with head and limbs missing; human trunk
tortilla :: flat cake made of cornmeal, etc.
touchstone :: stone used to test the fineness of gold alloys; criterion
tract :: pamphlet; a region of indefinite size
trajectory :: path taken by a projectile
tranquillity :: calmness; peace
transgression :: violation of a law; sin
transition :: going from one state of action to another
travail :: painful labor
travesty :: comical parody; treatment aimed at making something appear ridiculous
treacle :: syrup obtained in refining sugar
treatise :: article treating a subject systematically and thoroughly
tremor :: trembling; slight quiver
trencherman :: good eater
trepidation :: fear; trembling agitation | 
