Meaning: A flash of lightning accompanied by a loud thunder sound.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The thunderbolt struck the tree.

Category: Nature › Weather

Meaning: A sudden loud noise of thunder.

Part of speech: noun

Example: A thunderclap startled everyone in the room.

Category: Nature › Weather

Meaning: A dark cloud that produces thunder and lightning.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The thunderclouds gathered ominously in the sky.

Category: Nature › Weather

Meaning: A storm characterized by thunder and lightning.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The thunderstorm caused power outages.

Category: Nature › Weather

Meaning: Characterized by thunder or storms.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The weather forecast predicts a thundery evening.

Category: Nature › Weather

Meaning: Relating to the tides of the ocean.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The tidal waves can affect coastal areas.

Category: Nature › Oceanography

Meaning: A large ocean wave caused by tidal forces.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tidal wave caused significant damage to the coastline.

Category: Nature › Oceanography

Meaning: A small fish or a small child.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tiddler swam quickly away from the net.

Category: Nature › Marine Biology

Meaning: The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tide comes in and out twice a day.

Category: Nature › Oceanography

Meaning: A line or mark left by the tide on a surface.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tide mark showed how high the water had risen.

Category: Nature › Oceanography

Meaning: A pool of seawater that forms in the rocky intertidal zone.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We explored the tide pool and found many sea creatures.

Category: Nature › Oceanography

Meaning: Water that is affected by the tide.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tide water can be quite strong during storms.

Category: Nature › Oceanography

Meaning: The line on the shore where the tide reaches at its highest point.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We found shells along the tide-line.

Category: Nature › Oceanography

Meaning: A large wild cat known for its strength and stripes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tiger is an endangered species.

Category: Nature › Wildlife

Meaning: A female tiger.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tigress cared for her cubs in the wild.

Category: Nature › Wildlife

Meaning: Material used to ignite a fire.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used dry leaves as tinder to start the fire.

Category: Nature › Fire

Synonyms:

• kindling
• flammable material

Meaning: A container for holding tinder and tools for starting a fire.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He kept his matches in a tinder box.

Category: Nature › Fire

Synonyms: fire starter

Meaning: A type of amphibian, similar to a frog.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The toad sat on a rock by the pond.

Category: Nature › Amphibians

Synonyms: frog

Meaning: A type of mushroom, often poisonous.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The toadstool looked colorful but was not safe to eat.

Category: Nature › Fungi

Synonyms: mushroom

Meaning: A male fox.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tod was spotted in the forest.

Category: Nature › Wildlife

Synonyms: fox

Meaning: The uppermost layer of soil, rich in nutrients.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The garden needs more top soil.

Category: Nature › Soil Science

Synonyms:

• surface soil
• top layer

Meaning: A precious stone, often yellow or brown.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wore a topaz ring.

Category: Nature › Mineralogy

Synonyms:

• gemstone
• jewel

Meaning: To fall over or cause to fall over.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The wind caused the tree to topple.

Category: Nature › Weather

Synonyms:

• overturn
• collapse

Meaning: A rocky hill or peak.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They climbed the tor for a better view.

Category: Nature › Geography

Synonyms:

• hill
• peak

Meaning: A rapidly rotating column of air that causes destruction.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tornado destroyed several houses.

Category: Nature › Weather

Synonyms:

• twister
• cyclone

Meaning: inactive or sluggish

Part of speech: adjective

Example: After the long winter, the animals were torpid and slow to move.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• lethargic
• sluggish

Antonyms:

• active
• energetic

Meaning: a state of physical or mental inactivity

Part of speech: noun

Example: He fell into a torpor after the exhausting hike.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• lethargy
• sluggishness

Antonyms:

• energy
• vitality

Meaning: a strong and fast-moving stream of water

Part of speech: noun

Example: The torrent swept away everything in its path.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• deluge
• flood

Antonyms:

• trickle
• drip

Meaning: relating to or resembling a torrent; very fast and violent

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The torrential rain caused severe flooding in the area.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• heavy
• intense

Antonyms:

• light
• gentle

Meaning: very hot and dry

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The torrid sun made it difficult to stay outside for long.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• scorching
• sweltering

Antonyms:

• cool
• chilly

Meaning: the region of the Earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn

Part of speech: noun

Example: The torrid zone experiences high temperatures year-round.

Category: Nature › Geography

Synonyms: tropics

Meaning: a slow-moving land reptile with a shell

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tortoise slowly made its way across the path.

Category: Nature › Zoology

Synonyms:

• reptile
• chelonian

Meaning: full of twists and turns

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The tortuous path made the hike more challenging.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• winding
• crooked

Antonyms:

• straight
• direct

Meaning: a breed of dog from Japan

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Tosa is known for its strength and loyalty.

Category: Nature › Zoology

Synonyms: dog breed

Meaning: a large tropical bird with a colorful beak

Part of speech: noun

Example: The toucan perched on a branch in the rainforest.

Category: Nature › Zoology

Synonyms:

• bird
• avian

Meaning: A path or track made for walking or hiking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We followed the trail through the forest.

Category: Nature › Geography

Synonyms:

• path
• track

Meaning: To walk or move wearily or reluctantly.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They traipsed through the mud after the rain.

Category: Nature › Movement

Synonyms:

• trudge
• wander

Meaning: To walk heavily or noisily.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They tramp through the snow on their way to the cabin.

Category: Nature › Movement

Synonyms:

• stomp
• march

Meaning: To step heavily on something, causing damage.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The crowd began to trample the flowers in the park.

Category: Nature › Movement

Synonyms:

• squash
• crush

Meaning: Calm and peaceful.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The tranquil lake was perfect for a relaxing day.

Category: Nature › Serenity

Synonyms:

• calm
• peaceful

Antonyms: chaotic