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temporomandibular joint syndrome
nounLow (specialist/medical)
/ˌtɛmpərəʊmænˈdɪbjʊlə dʒɔɪnt ˈsɪndrəʊm/A medical condition involving chronic pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles.
temps
nounB2
/tɛmps/A worker hired on a temporary basis; a temp.
temps leve
nounSpecialised (Low/Technical)
/ˌtɒ̃ ˈləveɪ/A basic ballet jump that begins and ends on one foot.
temps lie
nounLow (Specialist term in dance)
/ˌtɒ̃ ˈliː.eɪ/A connected, flowing movement in classical ballet where weight is transferred from one foot to the other with a smooth, continuous motion, often involving a plié.
tempt
verbverb-transitiveB2
/tɛmpt/To try to persuade someone to do something, especially something wrong or unwise, by making it seem attractive.
temptation
nounB2
/tɛmpˈteɪʃ(ə)n/A strong desire to do something, especially something that is wrong, unwise, or against one's principles.
tempter
nounC2
/ˈtɛm(p)tə/A person or thing that tempts, entices, or persuades someone to do something, often something unwise or wrong.
tempura
nounC1
/tɛmˈpʊə.rə/A Japanese dish consisting of seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep-fried.
temuco
nounLow
/təˈmuːkəʊ/A proper noun referring to the city of Temuco, capital of the Araucanía Region in central-southern Chile.
ten
adjectivedeterminernounA1
/tɛn/The cardinal number equivalent to 9 + 1.
ten code
nounC1
/ˈtɛn ˌkəʊd/A system of numeric codes prefixed with "10-" used primarily in voice radio communication, especially by law enforcement, to convey standard messages concisely and clearly.
ten commandments
plural-nounC1
/ˌten kəˈmɑːndmənts/The ten fundamental laws given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, as recorded in the Bible (Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:4-21), forming the basis of moral and religious law in Judaism and Christianity.
ten gurus
plural-nounLow (specialized religious/historical term)
/ten ˈɡʊə.ruːz/The ten historical spiritual leaders of Sikhism who developed the religion's core teachings, scriptures, and community from 1469 to 1708.
ten percenter
nounC2
/ˌten pəˈsentə/A person who receives or is entitled to a commission of ten percent, especially an agent (as in entertainment, sports, or real estate).
ten years' war
nounLow (specialist/historical)
/ˌten ˌjɪəz ˈwɔː/A historical war lasting ten years, specifically referring to the Cuban independence conflict against Spain (1868–1878).
ten's place
nounLow-medium (primarily educational/technical contexts)
/ˈtɛnz ˌpleɪs/The position in a multi-digit number representing multiples of ten.
ten-acre block
nounLow
/ˌten ˈeɪ.kə ˈblɒk/A large, rectangular piece of land in rural or semi-rural areas, specifically measuring ten acres.
ten-cent store
nounLow (historical term)
/ˌtɛn ˈsɛnt stɔː/A store that sells inexpensive items, originally where most items cost around ten cents.
ten-gallon hat
nounC1
/ˌten ˈɡæl.ən ˈhæt/A large, broad-brimmed hat with a high, rounded crown, typically made of felt and associated with cowboy attire in the American West.
ten-speed
adjectivenounLow (historical/niche)
/ˈten spiːd/A bicycle with ten different gear ratios, allowing the rider to adjust pedaling resistance for different terrains.

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