terse Sparing in the use of words; abrupt tepid moderately warm; lukewarm temporal Relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular. tempestuous characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotions temerity Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity taxonomic Pertaining to, or involving, the principles and practice of classifying living organisms. tangible Perceptible by touch taciturn Inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation synergy The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects sybarite A person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury