strive：　to make great efforts, to struggle　subsequent following

succumb：　yield, die

taciturn：　unspoken, silent

tantalize：　raise hopes that cannot be realized

tentative：　uncertain, probable

torpid：　dull and slow

treacherous not to be trusted, perfidious

tremor：　thrill

tyro：　a beginner

uproar：　noise and excitement

vanity：　a foolish pride　vehemence forcefulness; intensity; conviction

vigilance：　watchfulness

vindicate：　prove the truth

voluptuous arousing sensual pleasures

wan：　looking ill, not bright　wile：a trick

wrinkle：　make small lines (eg forehead)