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Relating to or resembling a torrent; very heavy and fast flowing.
"The hikers were caught in torrential rain."
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
"The desert heat was torrid during the day."
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
"The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail."
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
"She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla."
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
"The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts."
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
"The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult."
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
"The journey through the desert was long and torturous."
To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.
"He tossed the keys onto the table."
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
"The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures."
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
"The old man tottered across the street with a cane."
causing strong feelings of sympathy, sadness, or tenderness
"The movie had a touching ending that made everyone cry."
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized
"Her work has become the touchstone of modern literature."
easily offended or sensitive to criticism or remarks
"Be careful what you say, he's very touchy about his work."
a journey or trip, often for pleasure, during which you visit different places
"They went on a tour of Europe last summer."
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
"The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding."
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
"The company touted its new product as a game-changer."
poisonous or harmful; causing damage physically or emotionally
"The waste materials were highly toxic to the environment."
an object for children to play with
"The child received a toy car for his birthday."
an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet
"The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary."
easy to control or influence
"The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey."
The action of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services.
"The company trades in electronic goods worldwide."
To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.
"He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him."
A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically belonging to a person.
"Honesty is considered an admirable trait in a leader."
The path followed by a moving object under the influence of forces like gravity.
"The scientist calculated the rocket's trajectory."
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