Wordiyotempor
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From Latin tempus, genitive temporis (time, season). Gives English its core "time" vocabulary: temporal (relating to time), temporary (lasting for a time), contemporary (existing at the same time), tempo (the speed/time of music), and temporize (to play for time). The rare tempestuous links to the idea of a season's storms.
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contemporary
Belonging to the same time period; modern; a person of the same era
temp
A temporary worker; to work as a temporary employee
tempestuous
Very stormy; characterized by violent emotions or turbulence
tempo
The speed at which music is played or events proceed
temporal
Relating to time or the material world, as opposed to spiritual matters
temporary
Lasting only a limited time; not permanent; a short-term employee
temporize
To delay or act evasively in order to gain time or avoid a decision