STUMPERS XXXIII

TE - ST Question:

Can you think of two words that are synonyms, one beginning with TE and the other with ST?

HINTS:
#1:
TE _ _ _ _ _
ST _ _ _

#2: The words have to do with weather.
#3: When the two words are capitalized, you have the stage name of an American exotic dancer.


Answer:

The words are TEMPEST and STORM.

NOTE: Hint #3 - Tempest Storm and Lily St. Cyr were two of the best known burlesque dancers of the 1950's and 60's.