Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster [1388]
tem·per·a·ture noun 1 : degree of hotness or coldness of something (as air, water, or the body) as shown by a thermometer
2 : FEVER 1
tem·pest noun [ORIGIN: ME tempeste, fr. AF, ultim. fr. L tempestas season, weather, storm, fr. tempus time]
1 : a violent storm
2 : a violent commotion or agitation
Synonyms
cataclysm, convulsion, paroxysm, storm, tumult, upheaval, uproar
tem·pes·tu·ous adjective : of, involving, or resembling a tempest : STORMY
— tem·pes·tu·ous·ly adverb
— tem·pes·tu·ous·ness noun
Synonyms
explosive, ferocious, fierce, furious, hot, rabid, rough, stormy, turbulent, violent, volcanic—more at VIOLENT
bleak, dirty, foul, inclement, nasty, raw, rough, squally—more at FOUL
tem·plate noun : a gauge, mold, or pattern that functions as a guide to the form or structure of something being made
1temple noun 1 : a building reserved for religious practice
2 : a place devoted to a special or exalted purpose
2temple noun : the flattened space on each side of the forehead esp. of humans
tem·po noun, plural tem·pi or tempos [ORIGIN: It, lit., time]
1 : the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage
2 : rate of motion or activity : PACE
1temporal adjective 1 : of, relating to, or limited by time <~ and spatial bounds>
2 : of or relating to earthly life or secular concerns <~ power>
Synonyms
carnal, earthly, fleshly, material, mundane, terrestrial, worldly—more at EARTHLY
nonreligious, profane, secular—more at PROFANE
2temporal adjective : of or relating to the temples or the sides of the skull
1temporary adjective : lasting for a time only
— tem·po·rar·i·ly adverb
Synonyms
impermanent, interim, provisional, short-term; also acting; alternate, proxy, substitute; expedient, improvised, makeshift; intermediary, intermediate, transitional; ephemeral, short-lived, transitory; conditional, contingent, limited, qualified, tentative; replaceable, terminable
Antonyms
long-term, permanent
2temporary noun, plural -rar·ies : one serving for a limited time
tem·po·rise British variant of TEMPORIZE
tem·po·rize verb -rized; -riz·ing 1 : to adapt one's actions to the time or the dominant opinion : COMPROMISE
2 : to draw out matters so as to gain time
— tem·po·riz·er noun
tempt verb 1 : to entice to do wrong by promise of pleasure or gain
2 : PROVOKE
3 : to risk the dangers of
4 : to induce to do something : INCITE
— tempt·er noun
— tempt·ing·ly adverb
Synonyms
allure, beguile, decoy, entice, lead on, lure, seduce—more at LURE
temp·ta·tion noun 1 : the act of tempting : the state of being tempted
2 : something that tempts
Synonyms
[1, 2] enticement, lure, seduction, solicitation; also appeal, attraction; beckoning, invitation; inducement, influence, persuasion, power, sway
tempt·ress noun : a woman who tempts
ten noun 1 : one more than nine
2 : the 10th in a set or series
3 : something having 10 units
— ten adjective or pronoun
— tenth adjective or adverb or noun
ten·a·ble adjective : capable of being held, maintained, or defended
— ten·a·bil·i·ty noun
Synonyms
defensible, justifiable, maintainable, supportable, sustainable; also rational, reasonable, sensible; acceptable, admissible, allowable, exceptionable, legitimate, passable, unobjectionable, viable; provable, verifiable
Antonyms
indefensible, unjustifiable, insupportable, untenable
te·na·cious adjective 1 : not easily pulled apart : COHESIVE, TOUGH 2 : holding fast <~ of his rights>