Anagrams of amplificatory
Word amplificatory has
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- Fort-Lamy
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noun,
former name of N'Djamena.
- impartial
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adjective,
not partial or biased; fair; just:
- trifacial
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adjective,
trigeminal.
- paralytic
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noun,
a person affected with paralysis.
- fair-copy
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noun,
a copy of a document made after final correction.
- factorial
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noun,
Mathematics. the product of a given positive integer multiplied by all lesser positive integers: The quantity four factorial (4!) = 4 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 1 = 24. Symbol: n!, where n is the given integer.
- pictorial
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noun,
a periodical in which pictures constitute an important feature.
- placatory
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adjective,
serving, tending, or intended to placate:
- alacrity
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noun,
cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness:
- Maricopa
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noun,
a member of a North American Indian people of south-central Arizona.
- proclaim
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verb (used with object),
to announce or declare in an official or formal manner:
- parafoil
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noun,
a structure, usually made of a strong yet light fabric, having a shape similar to that of an airplane wing, and used as a kite or a parachute.
- palmitic
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adjective,
of or derived from palmitic acid.
- atypical
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adjective,
not typical; not conforming to the type; irregular; abnormal:
- calamity
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noun,
a great misfortune or disaster, as a flood or serious injury.
- parfocal
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adjective,
of or relating to different eyepieces (of telescopes or microscopes) that all focus their images in the same plane, so that they can be interchanged without readjusting the instrument.
- calyptra
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noun,
Also called cap. a hood or hoodlike part, as the lid of the capsule in mosses.
- morality
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noun,
conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
- limitary
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adjective,
of, relating to, or serving as a limit.
- molarity
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noun,
the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.
- aromatic
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noun,
a plant, drug, or medicine yielding a fragrant aroma, as sage or certain spices and oils.
- coal-pit
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noun,
a pit where coal is dug.
- prolific
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adjective,
producing offspring, young, fruit, etc., abundantly; highly fruitful:
- coal-tar
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noun,
a thick, black, viscid liquid formed during the distillation of coal, that upon further distillation yields compounds, as benzene, anthracene, and phenol, from which are derived a large number of dyes, drugs, and other synthetic compounds, and that yields a final residuum (coal-tar pitch) which is used chiefly in making pavements.
- trifocal
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noun,
trifocals, eyeglasses with trifocal lenses.
- tropical
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noun,
tropicals, lightweight clothing, suitable for warm, especially summer weather.
- picloram
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noun,
a colorless powder, C 6 H 3 Cl 3 N 2 O 2 , used as a systemic herbicide for controlling annual weeds and deep-rooted perennials on noncrop land.
- platform
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noun,
a horizontal surface or structure with a horizontal surface raised above the level of the surrounding area.
- facility
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noun,
Often, facilities.
something designed, built, installed, etc., to serve a specific function affording a convenience or service:
something that permits the easier performance of an action, course of conduct, etc.:
- polarity
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noun,
Physics.
the property or characteristic that produces unequal physical effects at different points in a body or system, as a magnet or storage battery.
the positive or negative state in which a body reacts to a magnetic, electric, or other field.
- military
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noun,
the military.
the military establishment of a nation; the armed forces.
military personnel, especially commissioned officers, taken collectively:
- imparity
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noun,
lack of parity or equality; disparity, difference, or inequality.
- familiar
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noun,
a familiar friend or associate.
- maiolica
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noun,
majolica.
- Patricia
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noun,
a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “patrician.”.
- miliary
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adjective,
resembling millet seeds.
- caltrop
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noun,
any of several plants having spiny heads or fruit, as those of the genera Tribulus and Kallstroemia, or the star thistle, Centaurea calcitrapa.
- tilapia
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noun,
any freshwater cichlid of the genus Tilapia, of African waters: an important food fish.
- apomict
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noun,
an organism produced by apomixis.
- FRACTAL
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noun,
a geometrical or physical structure having an irregular or fragmented shape at all scales of measurement between a greatest and smallest scale such that certain mathematical or physical properties of the structure, as the perimeter of a curve or the flow rate in a porous medium, behave as if the dimensions of the structure (fractal dimensions) are greater than the spatial dimensions.
- frailty
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noun,
the quality or state of being frail.
- orality
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noun,
the condition or quality of being oral; collectively, the personality traits characteristic of the oral phase of psychosexual development.
- optimal
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adjective,
optimum (def 3).
- opacity
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noun,
the state or quality of being opaque.
- optical
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noun,
opticals, optical effects.
- tapioca
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noun,
a food substance prepared from cassava in granular, flake, pellet (pearl tapioca) or flour form, used in puddings, as a thickener, etc.
- opacify
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verb (used with object),
to cause to become opaque.
- Formica
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- apricot
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noun,
the downy, yellow, sometimes rosy fruit, somewhat resembling a small peach, of the tree Prunus armeniaca.
- Tampico
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noun,
a seaport in SE Tamaulipas, in E Mexico.
- Olympia
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noun,
a plain in ancient Elis, Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held.
- amplify
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verb (used with object),
to make larger, greater, or stronger; enlarge; extend.
- mortify
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verb (used with object),
to humiliate or shame, as by injury to one's pride or self-respect.
- Olympic
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noun,
an Olympian deity.
- playact
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verb (used with object),
to dramatize (something):
- capital
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noun,
the city or town that is the official seat of government in a country, state, etc.:
- parfait
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noun,
a dessert of ice cream and fruit or ice cream and syrup in alternate layers, often topped with whipped cream and served in a tall, narrow, short-stemmed glass.
- crypto-
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- Croatia
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noun,
a republic in SE Europe: includes the historical regions of Dalmatia, Istria, and Slavonia; formerly a part of Yugoslavia. 21,835 sq. mi. (56,555 sq. km) Capital: Zagreb.
- factory
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noun,
a building or group of buildings with facilities for the manufacture of goods.
- compart
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verb (used with object),
to separate or mark out in parts; subdivide.
- compar.
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- comitia
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noun,
an assembly of the people convened to pass on laws, nominate magistrates, etc.
- patrial
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noun,
a native of any country who, by virtue of the birth of a parent or grandparent in Great Britain, has citizenship and residency rights there.
- politic
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adjective,
shrewd or prudent in practical matters; tactful; diplomatic.
- partial
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noun,
Bridge. part-score.
- potamic
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adjective,
of or relating to rivers.
- parotic
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adjective,
situated about or near the ear.
- Filaria
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noun,
any small, threadlike roundworm of the family Filariidae and related families, carried as a larva by mosquitoes and parasitic when adult in the blood or tissues of vertebrates.
- clarity
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noun,
clearness or lucidity as to perception or understanding; freedom from indistinctness or ambiguity.
- clarify
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verb (used with object),
to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity.
- primacy
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noun,
the state of being first in order, rank, importance, etc.
- Capitol
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noun,
the building in Washington, D.C., used by the Congress of the U.S. for its sessions.
- flatcar
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noun,
a railroad car consisting of a platform without sides or top.
- Cypriot
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noun,
a native or inhabitant of Cyprus.
- Ciliata
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noun,
the class comprising the ciliate protozoans, considered as belonging in the kingdom Animalia.
- ciliary
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adjective,
Anatomy. noting or pertaining to various anatomical structures in or about the eye.
- flytrap
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noun,
any of various plants that entrap insects, especially Venus's-flytrap.
- micrify
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verb (used with object),
to make small or insignificant.
- Palomar
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noun,
Mount, a mountain in S California, NE of San Diego: site of observatory. 6126 feet (1867 meters) high.
- Palmyra
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noun,
an ancient city in central Syria, NE of Damascus: reputedly built by Solomon.
- Palmira
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noun,
a city in W Colombia.
- palmary
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adjective,
having or deserving to have the palm of victory or success; praiseworthy:
- Carlota
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noun,
1840–1927, wife of Maximillian: empress of Mexico 1864–67 (daughter of Leopold I of Belgium).
- Carlita
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noun,
a female given name.
- palato-
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- caporal
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noun,
a variety of tobacco.
- amatory
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adjective,
of or relating to lovers or lovemaking; expressive of love:
- opiatic
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adjective,
of, relating to, or resembling opiates.
- topiary
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noun,
topiary work; the topiary art.
- airplay
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noun,
the act or an instance of broadcasting recorded material over radio or television.
- marplot
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noun,
a person who mars or defeats a plot, design, or project by meddling.
- malayo-
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- aliform
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adjective,
wing-shaped; wing-like; alar.
- marcato
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adjective,
(of notes or chords in a musical score) strongly accented.
- airfoil
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noun,
any surface, as a wing, aileron, or stabilizer, designed to aid in lifting or controlling an aircraft by making use of the air currents through which it moves.
- typical
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adjective,
of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen.
- topical
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noun,
Philately. any of a collection of different stamps treating the same subject.
- Mayfair
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noun,
a fashionable neighborhood in London, England, E of Hyde Park.
- airlift
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noun,
a system for transporting persons or cargo by aircraft, especially in an emergency.
- Mai-Tai
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noun,
a cocktail of rum, curaçao, lemon and pineapple juice, grenadine, and orgeat syrup, poured over crushed ice.
- airmail
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noun,
the system, especially a government postal system, of sending mail by airplane.
- Tripoli
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noun,
Also, Tripolitania [trip-uh-li-tey-nee-uh, -teyn-yuh; Italian tree-paw-lee-tah-nyah] /ˌtrɪp ə lɪˈteɪ ni ə, -ˈteɪn yə; Italian ˌtri pɔ liˈtɑ nyɑ/ (Show IPA). one of the former Barbary States of N Africa: later a province of Turkey; now a part of Libya.
- malaco-
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- Martial
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noun,
(Marcus Valerius Martialis) a.d. 43?–104? Roman epigrammatist, born in Spain.
- 2,4,5-t
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noun,
a light-tan, water-insoluble solid, C 8 H 5 Cl 3 O 3 , used chiefly for killing weeds.
- aciform
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adjective,
needle-shaped; acicular.
- AFL-CIO
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- laparo-
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- marital
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- toprail
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noun,
the uppermost rail of the back of a chair or the like; a crest rail.
- lactary
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adjective,
of, relating to, or of the nature of milk.
- latria
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noun,
the supreme worship, which may be offered to God only.
- formyl
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adjective,
containing the formyl group.
- formic
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adjective,
of or relating to ants.
- fairly
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adverb,
in a fair manner; justly or honestly; impartially.
- camail
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noun,
aventail (def 1).
- patrol
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noun,
a person or group of persons assigned to patrol an area, road, etc.
- ratify
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verb (used with object),
to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction:
- citify
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verb (used with object),
to make into a city; urbanize.
- lariat
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noun,
a long, noosed rope used to catch horses, cattle, or other livestock; lasso.
- calory
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noun,
calorie.
- portly
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adjective,
rather heavy or fat; stout; corpulent.
- Toyama
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noun,
a city on W Honshu, in central Japan.
- payola
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noun,
a secret or private payment in return for the promotion of a product, service, etc., through the abuse of one's position, influence, or facilities.
- pacify
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verb (used with object),
to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquillity; quiet; calm:
- Calif.
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- Rialto
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noun,
an exchange or mart.
- comply
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verb (used without object),
to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree (sometimes followed by with):
- crimpy
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adjective,
having a crimped form or appearance.
- airily
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adverb,
in a lively or breezy manner; jauntily.
- comfit
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noun,
a candy containing a nut or piece of fruit.
- capita
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noun,
plural of caput.
- comity
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noun,
mutual courtesy; civility.
- maftir
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noun,
the concluding section of the portion of the Torah chanted or read in a Jewish service on the Sabbath and festivals.
- frolic
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noun,
merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun.
- Family
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noun,
a basic social unit consisting of parents and their children, considered as a group, whether dwelling together or not:
a social unit consisting of one or more adults together with the children they care for:
- filmic
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adjective,
of, relating to, or characteristic of motion pictures:
- Tolima
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noun,
a volcano in W Colombia, in the Andes. 18,438 feet (5620 meters).
- Colima
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noun,
a state in SW Mexico, on the Pacific Coast. 2010 sq. mi. (5205 sq. km).
- Marcia
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noun,
a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “warlike.”.
- flori-
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- carpo-
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- ramify
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verb (used with or without object),
to divide or spread out into branches or branchlike parts; extend into subdivisions.
- cartop
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adjective,
of a size and shape suitable for carrying on the top of an automobile.
- portal
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noun,
a door, gate, or entrance, especially one of imposing appearance, as to a palace.
- Africa
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noun,
a continent S of Europe and between the Atlantic and Indian oceans. About 11,700,000 sq. mi. (30,303,000 sq. km).
- Fatima
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noun,
a.d. 606?–632, daughter of Muhammad and wife of Ali.
- racial
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adjective,
of or relating to the social construct of race:
- polity
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noun,
a particular form or system of government:
- lipoma
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noun,
a benign tumor consisting of fat tissue.
- Paloma
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noun,
a female given name.
- profit
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noun,
Often, profits.
pecuniary gain resulting from the employment of capital in any transaction. Compare gross profit, net profit.
the ratio of such pecuniary gain to the amount of capital invested.
returns, proceeds, or revenue, as from property or investments.
- floaty
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adjective,
able to float; buoyant.
- paltry
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adjective,
ridiculously or insultingly small:
- afocal
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adjective,
pertaining to or having no finite focal point, as a telescope.
- carpal
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noun,
a carpale.
- polit.
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- format
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noun,
the shape and size of a book as determined by the number of times the original sheet has been folded to form the leaves.
Compare duodecimo, folio (def 2), octavo, quarto.
- patri-
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- lictor
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noun,
(in ancient Rome) one of a body of attendants on chief magistrates, who preceded them carrying the fasces and whose duties included executing the sentences of criminals.
- formal
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noun,
a dance, ball, or other social occasion that requires formalwear.
- Colmar
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noun,
a city in and the capital of Haut-Rhin, in NE France.
- atopic
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adjective,
of or relating to atopy.
- pro-am
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noun,
any sporting event in which professionals play with amateurs.
- captor
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noun,
a person who has captured a person or thing.
- ramtil
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noun,
Niger seed.
- Carola
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Carol.
- Pamiri
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noun,
a member of a Caucasian people inhabiting the Pamirs.
- foliar
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adjective,
of, relating to, or having the nature of a leaf or leaves.
- caryo-
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- Altaic
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noun,
the Turkic, Mongolian, and Tungusic language families collectively, spoken over a broad expanse of Eurasia, from southeastern Europe to the Pacific: variously considered to be a single, genetically related family, with Japanese and Korean sometimes also included, or a group of languages with shared typologies and histories, but not genetically akin.
- Portia
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noun,
the heroine of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, who, in one scene, disguises herself as a lawyer.
- policy
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noun,
a definite course of action adopted for the sake of expediency, facility, etc.:
- palmar
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adjective,
of, relating to, or located in or on the palm of the hand or to the corresponding part of the forefoot of an animal.
- maloti
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noun,
plural of loti.
- atomic
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adjective,
of, pertaining to, resulting from, or using atoms, atomic energy, or atomic bombs:
- citral
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noun,
a pale yellow, water-insoluble, liquid aldehyde, C 10 H 16 O, having a strong lemonlike odor, consisting in natural form of two isomers (citral a or geranial and citral b or neral) usually obtained from the oils of lemon and orange or synthetically: used chiefly in perfumery, flavoring, and the synthesis of vitamin A.
- myotic
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noun,
a miotic drug.
- amoral
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adjective,
not involving questions of right or wrong; without moral quality; neither moral nor immoral.
- tropic
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noun,
Geography.
either of two corresponding parallels of latitude on the terrestrial globe, one (tropic of Cancer) about 23½° N, and the other (tropic of Capricorn) about 23½° S of the equator, being the boundaries of the Torrid Zone.
the tropics, the regions lying between and near these parallels of latitude; the Torrid Zone and neighboring regions.
- myopia
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noun,
Ophthalmology. a condition of the eye in which parallel rays are focused in front of the retina, objects being seen distinctly only when near to the eye; nearsightedness (opposed to hyperopia).
- Tarlac
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noun,
a city on N central Luzon, in the N Philippines.
- myopic
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adjective,
Ophthalmology. pertaining to or having myopia; nearsighted.
- miotic
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noun,
a miotic drug.
- Amrita
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noun,
the beverage of immortality.
- amtrac
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noun,
amphibian (def 4).
- Tarmac
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noun,
(lowercase) a road, airport runway, parking area, etc., paved with Tarmac, tarmacadam, or a layer of tar.
- myria-
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- Myrica
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noun,
the bark of the wax myrtle.
- import
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noun,
something that is imported from abroad; an imported commodity or article.
- piloti
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noun,
a column of iron, steel, or reinforced concrete supporting a building above an open ground level.
- apiary
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noun,
a place in which a colony or colonies of bees are kept, as a stand or shed for beehives or a bee house containing a number of beehives.
- apical
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noun,
Phonetics. an apical sound.
- Alicia
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noun,
a female given name, form of Alice.
- milit.
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- lacto-
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- macro-
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- amatol
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noun,
an explosive mixture of ammonium nitrate and TNT.
- Altair
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noun,
a first-magnitude star in the constellation Aquila.
- matri-
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- pimola
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noun,
an olive stuffed with red sweet pepper; stuffed olive.
- mycol.
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- crypt-
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- piracy
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noun,
practice of a pirate; robbery or illegal violence at sea.
- micro-
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- lactam
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noun,
any of a group of cyclic amides characterized by the NHCO group, derived from aminocarboxylic acids by the intramolecular elimination of water from the amino and carboxylic groups.
- parica
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noun,
a snuff used by certain Indians of South America containing dimethyltryptamine and other hallucinogenic agents, obtained from the seeds of the tree Piptadenia peregrina.
- tra-la
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noun,
nonsense syllables sung as a refrain, expressing gaiety.
- Italic
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noun,
Often, italics. italic type.
- Italia
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noun,
Italian name of Italy.
- crafty
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adjective,
skillful in underhand or evil schemes; cunning; deceitful; sly.
- amylic
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adjective,
of, relating to, or characterized by the amyl group.
- amylo-
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- parity
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noun,
equality, as in amount, status, or character.
- Amytal
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- impart
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verb (used with object),
to make known; tell; relate; disclose:
- imparl
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verb (used without object),
to confer with the opposing party in a lawsuit with a view to settling the dispute amicably, out of court.
- aporia
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noun,
Rhetoric. the expression of a simulated or real doubt, as about where to begin or what to do or say.
- picara
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noun,
a woman who is a rogue or vagabond.
- picaro
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noun,
a rogue or vagabond.
- primal
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adjective,
first; original; primeval:
- facial
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noun,
a treatment to beautify the face.
- Corfam
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- Lomita
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noun,
a town in SW California.
- platy-
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- Icaria
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noun,
Also, Ikaria. a Greek island in the Aegean Sea: a part of the Southern Sporades group. 99 sq. mi. (256 sq. km).
- mortal
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noun,
a human being.
- lorica
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noun,
Zoology. a hard protective case or sheath, as the protective coverings secreted by certain protists.
- iatro-
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- iatric
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adjective,
of or relating to a physician or medicine; medical.
- Alaric
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noun,
a.d. c370–410, king of the Visigoths: captured Rome 410.
- Romaic
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noun,
demotic (def 5).
- Factor
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noun,
one of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation:
- triply
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adverb,
to a triple number, measure, or degree.
- afloat
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adverb, adjective,
floating or borne on the water; in a floating condition:
- armpit
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noun,
the hollow under the arm at the shoulder; axilla.
- Tacoma
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noun,
a seaport in W Washington, on Puget Sound.
- corita
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noun,
a boat resembling a large, woven basket, used by Indians of the southwestern U.S.
- IMPACT
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noun,
the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision:
- tamari
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noun,
a rich, naturally fermented soybean sauce containing little or no wheat and thicker than soy sauce.
- parlay
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noun,
a bet of an original sum and the subsequent winnings.
- clamor
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noun,
a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people:
- impala
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noun,
an African antelope, Aepyceros melampus, the male of which has ringed, lyre-shaped horns.
- Tamayo
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noun,
Rufino [roo-fee-naw] /ruˈfi nɔ/ (Show IPA), 1899–1991, Mexican painter.
- paramo
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noun,
a high, cold plateau of South America.
- impair
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noun,
Archaic. impairment.
- Pictor
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noun,
the Painter, a southern constellation between Dorado and Carina.
- picro-
-
- mitral
-
adjective,
of or resembling a miter.
- Taylor
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noun,
A(lan) J(ohn) P(ercivale) 1906–90, English historian.
- Tailor
-
noun,
a person whose occupation is the making, mending, or altering of clothes, especially suits, coats, and other outer garments.
- Malory
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noun,
Sir Thomas, c1400–71, English author.
- partly
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adverb,
in part; to some extent or degree; partially; not wholly:
- party
-
noun,
a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc.:
- part.
-
- Parl.
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- Malay
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noun,
a member of the Malay people.
- filar
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adjective,
of or relating to a thread or threads.
- parol
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noun,
something stated or declared.
- Parma
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noun,
a city in N Italy, SE of Milan.
- matr-
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- patio
-
noun,
an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
- Faial
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noun,
an island in the Azores, in the N Atlantic. 66 sq. mi. (171 sq. km).
- lotic
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adjective,
pertaining to or living in flowing water.
- crit.
-
- Croat
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noun,
a native or inhabitant of Croatia; Croatian.
- Croft
-
noun,
a small farm, especially one worked by a tenant.
- pilot
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noun,
a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
- Pilar
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adjective,
of, relating to, or covered with hair.
- pilaf
-
noun,
a Middle Eastern dish consisting of sautéed, seasoned rice steamed in bouillon, sometimes with poultry, meat or shellfish.
- Macao
-
noun,
a Portuguese overseas territory in S China, in the delta of the Zhu Jiang River and including two small adjacent islands. 6 sq. mi. (16 sq. km).
- picot
-
noun,
one of a number of ornamental loops in embroidery, or along the edge of lace, ribbon, etc.
- pico-
-
- Lorca
-
noun,
García Lorca.
- facia
-
noun,
dashboard (def 1).
- Fayal
-
noun,
Faial.
- lipo-
-
- lofty
-
adjective,
extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering:
- fairy
-
noun,
(in folklore) one of a class of supernatural beings, generally conceived as having a diminutive human form and possessing magical powers with which they intervene in human affairs.
- Mafia
-
noun,
a hierarchically structured secret organization allegedly engaged in smuggling, racketeering, trafficking in narcotics, and other criminal activities in the U.S., Italy, and elsewhere.
- mafic
-
adjective,
of or relating to rocks rich in dark, ferromagnesian minerals.
Compare basic (def 4), ultramafic.
- fa-la
-
noun,
a text or refrain in old songs.
- farci
-
adjective,
filled with with seasoned bread crumbs or other savory matter; stuffed.
- farcy
-
noun,
a form of glanders chiefly affecting the skin and superficial lymphatic vessels of horses and mules.
- lytic
-
adjective,
of, noting, or pertaining to lysis or a lysin.
- Mayor
-
noun,
the chief executive official, usually elected, of a city, village, or town.
- lyric
-
noun,
a lyric poem.
- patr-
-
- fatal
-
adjective,
causing or capable of causing death; mortal; deadly:
- fatly
-
adverb,
in the manner of a fat person; ponderously.
- filmy
-
adjective,
thin and light; fine and gauzy:
- folia
-
noun,
plural of folium.
- Malar
-
noun,
Also, malar bone. zygomatic bone.
- lamia
-
noun,
Classical Mythology. one of a class of fabulous monsters, commonly represented with the head and breast of a woman and the body of a serpent, said to allure youths and children in order to suck their blood.
- moity
-
adjective,
full of moits.
- Maroc
-
noun,
French name of Morocco.
- molar
-
noun,
Also called molar tooth. a tooth having a broad biting surface adapted for grinding, being one of twelve in humans, with three on each side of the upper and lower jaws.
- Lamar
-
noun,
Joseph R. 1857–1916, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1911–16.
- Moray
-
noun,
any of numerous chiefly tropical eels of the family Muraenidae, having porelike gill openings and no pectoral fins.
- icily
-
adverb,
in an icy manner:
- moral
-
noun,
the moral teaching or practical lesson contained in a fable, tale, experience, etc.
- iatry
-
- ilio-
-
- motif
-
noun,
a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., especially in a literary, artistic, or musical work.
- Yampa
-
noun,
a river in NW Colorado, flowing W into the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument. 250 miles (402 km) long.
- Ocala
-
noun,
a city in central Florida.
- octa-
-
- Yalta
-
noun,
a seaport in the Crimea, S Ukraine, on the Black Sea: site of wartime conference of Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin February 4–12, 1945.
- octal
-
noun,
octonary (def 6).
- Oyama
-
noun,
Iwao [ee-wah-aw] /ˈi wɑˌɔ/ (Show IPA), 1842–1916, Japanese field marshal.
- Mario
-
noun,
a male given name: from the Roman family name Marius.
- Iliac
-
adjective,
of, relating to, or situated near the ilium.
- ility
-
- optic
-
noun,
the eye.
- milpa
-
noun,
(in certain tropical regions) a tract of land cleared from the jungle, usually by burning, farmed for a few seasons, and then abandoned.
- myco-
-
- micra
-
noun,
a plural of micron.
- lact-
-
- Mylar
-
- Italy
-
noun,
a republic in S Europe, comprising a peninsula S of the Alps, and Sicily, Sardinia, Elba, and other smaller islands: a kingdom 1870–1946. 116,294 sq. mi. (301,200 sq. km). Capital: Rome.
- Ital.
-
- milia
-
noun,
a small white or yellowish nodule resembling a millet seed, produced in the skin by the retention of sebaceous secretion.
- Marti
-
noun,
José [haw-se] /hɔˈsɛ/ (Show IPA), 1853–1895, Cuban patriot and writer.
- Moira
-
noun,
Classical Mythology.
the personification of fate.
Moirai, the Fates.
- imply
-
verb (used with object),
to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated:
- Marta
-
noun,
a female given name.
- impf.
-
- lairy
-
adjective,
of, relating to, or characteristic of a lair.
- laity
-
noun,
the body of religious worshipers, as distinguished from the clergy.
- impar
-
adjective,
unpaired; azygous.
- Mitra
-
noun,
the mitriform pileus of certain fungi.
- imit.
-
- Marya
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Mary.
- oracy
-
noun,
the ability to express oneself in and understand spoken language.
- pari-
-
- Paoli
-
noun,
Pasquale di, 1725–1807, Corsican military leader, statesman, and patriot.
- flor.
-
- malty
-
adjective,
of, like, or containing malt.
- float
-
noun,
something that floats, as a raft.
- Lycia
-
noun,
an ancient country in SW Asia Minor: later a Roman province.
- flirt
-
noun,
Also, flirter. a person who is given to flirting.
- licit
-
adjective,
legal; lawful; legitimate; permissible.
- Pamir
-
noun,
the, a mountainous region in central Asia, largely in Tajikistan, where the Hindu Kush, Tien Shan, and Himalaya mountain ranges converge: highest peaks, about 25,000 feet (7600 meters).
- Malta
-
noun,
an island in the Mediterranean between Sicily and Africa. 95 sq. mi. (246 sq. km).
- Flory
-
noun,
Paul John, 1910–85, U.S. chemist: pioneer in research on polymers; Nobel Prize 1974.
- para-
-
- flamy
-
adjective,
of or like flame.
- Lifar
-
noun,
Serge [syir-gyey;; French serzh] /syɪrˈgyeɪ;; French sɛrʒ/ (Show IPA), 1905–86, Russian ballet dancer and choreographer, in Paris after 1923.
- flair
-
noun,
a natural talent, aptitude, or ability; bent; knack:
- Parca
-
noun,
an ancient Roman goddess of childbirth and destiny.
Compare Parcae.
- fitly
-
adverb,
in a proper or suitable manner.
- malic
-
adjective,
pertaining to or derived from apples.
- limit
-
noun,
the final, utmost, or furthest boundary or point as to extent, amount, continuance, procedure, etc.:
- Flora
-
noun,
the plants of a particular region or period, listed by species and considered as a whole.
- palmy
-
adjective,
glorious, prosperous, or flourishing:
- Friml
-
noun,
Rudolf, 1881–1972, U.S. composer and pianist, born in Austria-Hungary.
- Marcy
-
noun,
Mount, a mountain in NE New York: highest peak of the Adirondack Mountains, 5344 feet (1629 meters).
- orial
-
- Oriya
-
noun,
an Indic language spoken in Odisha, in eastern India.
- frail
-
noun,
Older Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a term used to refer to a girl or woman.
- Maria
-
noun,
calaba.
- latry
-
- forty
-
noun,
a cardinal number, ten times four.
- fort.
-
- Forli
-
noun,
a city in N Italy, SE of Bologna.
- Maori
-
noun,
a member of the native Polynesian population of New Zealand.
- foram
-
noun,
foraminifer.
- foray
-
noun,
a quick raid, usually for the purpose of taking plunder:
- payt.
-
- folic
-
adjective,
of or derived from folic acid.
- Palma
-
noun,
Also called Palma de Mallorca [Spanish pahl-mah th e mah-lyawr-kah] /Spanish ˈpɑl mɑ ðɛ mɑˈlyɔr kɑ/ (Show IPA). a seaport in and the capital of the Balearic Islands, on W Majorca.
- Marat
-
noun,
Jean Paul [zhahn-pawl] /ʒɑ̃ pɔl/ (Show IPA), 1743–93, French politician and journalist: leader in the French Revolution; assassinated by Charlotte Corday d'Armont.
- focal
-
adjective,
of or relating to a focus.
- foamy
-
adjective,
covered with or full of foam.
- cryo-
-
- Patmo
-
noun,
one of the Dodecanese Islands, off the SW coast of Asia Minor: St. John is supposed to have been exiled here (Rev. 1:9). 13 sq. mi. (34 sq. km).
- crimp
-
noun,
the act of crimping.
- Cairo
-
noun,
a city in and the capital of Egypt, in the N part on the E bank of the Nile.
- Campy
-
adjective,
of, relating to, or characterized by camp:
- rcpt.
-
- Afro-
-
- calmy
-
adjective,
calm.
- AFTRA
-
- topic
-
noun,
a subject of conversation or discussion:
- riata
-
noun,
a lariat.
- aioli
-
noun,
a garlic-flavored mayonnaise of Provence, served with fish and seafood and often with vegetables.
- tomia
-
noun,
the cutting edge of a bird's bill.
- ratio
-
noun,
the relation between two similar magnitudes with respect to the number of times the first contains the second:
- riyal
-
noun,
a bronze coin and monetary unit of Qatar, equal to 100 dirhams.
- Tolar
-
noun,
the basic monetary unit of Slovenia until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 stotins.
- Alamo
-
noun,
a poplar.
- alary
-
adjective,
of or relating to wings.
- alarm
-
noun,
a sudden fear or distressing suspense caused by an awareness of danger; apprehension; fright.
- Tyrol
-
noun,
an alpine region in W Austria and N Italy: a former Austrian crown land.
- Tirol
-
noun,
Tyrol.
- Alcor
-
- Royal
-
noun,
Nautical. a sail set on a royal mast.
- Campo
-
noun,
(in South America) an extensive, nearly level grassland plain.
- ratal
-
noun,
the amount on which rates or taxes are assessed.
- atria
-
noun,
Architecture.
Also called cavaedium. the main or central room of an ancient Roman house, open to the sky at the center and usually having a pool for the collection of rain water.
a courtyard, flanked or surrounded by porticoes, in front of an early or medieval Christian church.
a skylit central court in a contemporary building or house.
- carom
-
noun,
Billiards, Pool. a shot in which the cue ball hits two balls in succession.
- acro-
-
- trail
-
noun,
a path or track made across a wild region, over rough country, or the like, by the passage of people or animals.
- Actor
-
noun,
a person who acts in stage plays, motion pictures, television broadcasts, etc.
- Tracy
-
noun,
Spencer, 1900–67, U.S. film actor.
- ramal
-
adjective,
of or relating to a ramus.
- cata-
-
- torii
-
noun,
(in Japan) a form of decorative gateway or portal, consisting of two upright wooden posts connected at the top by two horizontal crosspieces, commonly found at the entrance to Shinto temples.
- carpi
-
noun,
plural of carpus.
- carp-
-
- Carol
-
noun,
a song, especially of joy.
- capot
-
noun,
the taking by one player of all the tricks of a deal, as in piquet.
- Carla
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Caroline.
- Caryl
-
noun,
a male or female given name.
- Caria
-
noun,
an ancient district in SW Asia Minor.
- carat
-
noun,
a unit of weight in gemstones, 200 milligrams (about 3 grains of troy or avoirdupois weight). Abbreviation: c., ct.
- Afric
-
adjective,
African.
- afrit
-
noun,
afreet.
- Capt.
-
- Capri
-
noun,
an island in W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: grottoes; resort. 5½ sq. mi. (14 sq. km).
- Capra
-
noun,
Frank, 1897–1991, U.S. film director and producer, born in Italy.
- atrip
-
adjective,
aweigh.
- typo-
-
- Prot.
-
- aport
-
adverb,
on or toward the port side.
- AMORC
-
- Arica
-
noun,
a seaport in N Chile.
- Amory
-
noun,
a male or female given name.
- Taira
-
noun,
a member of a powerful family in Japan that ruled the country 1160–85.
- tayra
-
noun,
a small animal, Eira barbara, of the weasel family, ranging from Mexico to tropical South America.
- Talca
-
noun,
a city in central Chile.
- Tamar
-
noun,
the daughter of David and half-sister of Absalom. II Sam. 13.
- April
-
noun,
the fourth month of the year, containing 30 days. Abbreviation: Apr.
- Apoc.
-
- tafia
-
noun,
a type of rum made in Haiti from lower grades of molasses, refuse sugar, or the like.
- Tamil
-
noun,
a member of a people of Dravidian stock of S India and Sri Lanka.
- amort
-
adjective,
spiritless; lifeless.
- Tampa
-
noun,
a seaport in W Florida, on Tampa Bay: fishing resort.
- amply
-
adverb,
in an ample manner; sufficiently or abundantly:
- Tarim
-
noun,
a river in NW China, in Xinjiang Uygur region. About 1300 miles (2090 km) long.
- apart
-
Idioms,
apart from, aside from; in addition to; besides:
- aorta
-
noun,
the main trunk of the arterial system, conveying blood from the left ventricle of the heart to all of the body except the lungs.
- Tarai
-
noun,
Terai.
- tapir
-
noun,
any of several large, stout, three-toed ungulates of the family Tapiridae, of Central and South America, the Malay Peninsula, and Sumatra, somewhat resembling swine and having a long, flexible snout: all species are threatened or endangered.
- Amora
-
noun,
one of a group of Jewish scholars, active in the rabbinical academies of Palestine and Babylonia from the 3rd to the 6th centuries a.d., whose commentaries on and interpretations of the Mishnah comprise the Palestinian and Babylonian Gemaras.
- aroma
-
noun,
an odor arising from spices, plants, cooking, etc., especially an agreeable odor; fragrance.
- aloft
-
adverb,
high up; far above the ground.
- atomy
-
noun,
an atom; mote.
- typal
-
adjective,
of, relating to, or constituting a type.
- roily
-
adjective,
turbid; muddy.
- atory
-
- Alta.
-
- crim.
-
- atopy
-
noun,
an allergy, involving an inherited immunoglobulin of the IgE type, that predisposes a person to certain allergic responses, as atopic dermatitis.
- Altai
-
noun,
a territory of the Russian Federation in central Asia. 101,000 sq. mi. (261,700 sq. km). Capital: Barnaul.
- Altay
-
noun,
Altai.
- altar
-
noun,
an elevated place or structure, as a mound or platform, at which religious rites are performed or on which sacrifices are offered to gods, ancestors, etc.
- atmo-
-
- Amity
-
noun,
friendship; peaceful harmony.
- alti-
-
- alto-
-
- Amati
-
noun,
Nicolò [nee-kaw-law] /ˌni kɔˈlɔ/ (Show IPA), 1596–1684, Italian violinmaker, one of a famous family of 16th- and 17th-century violinmakers: teacher of Antonio Stradivari.
- artal
-
noun,
plural of rotl.
- Amato
-
noun,
Pasquale [puh-skwah-lee,, -ley;; Italian pahs-kwah-le] /pəˈskwɑ li,, -leɪ;; Italian pɑsˈkwɑ lɛ/ (Show IPA), 1879–1942, Italian operatic baritone.
- Timor
-
noun,
an island in the S part of Indonesia: largest and easternmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands; E half formerly belonged to Portugal. 13,095 sq. mi. (33,913 sq. km).
- tical
-
noun,
a former silver coin and monetary unit of Siam, equal to 100 satang: replaced in 1928 by the baht.
- tiara
-
noun,
a jeweled, ornamental coronet worn by women.
- amyl-
-
- acpt.
-
- toric
-
adjective,
noting or pertaining to a lens with a surface forming a portion of a torus, used for eyeglasses and contact lenses that correct astigmatism.
- prom.
-
- coapt
-
verb (used with object),
to bring close together:
- plait
-
noun,
a braid, especially of hair or straw.
- poly-
-
- corp.
-
- Corpl
-
- coati
-
noun,
any tropical American carnivore of the genus Nasua, related to the raccoon, having an elongated body, long, ringed tail, and a slender, flexible snout.
- lt-yr
-
- Aalto
-
noun,
Alvar [ahl-vahr] /ˈɑl vɑr/ (Show IPA), 1898–1976, Finnish architect and furniture designer.
- cilia
-
plural noun,
Biology. minute hairlike organelles, identical in structure to flagella, that line the surfaces of certain cells and beat in rhythmic waves, providing locomotion to ciliate protozoans and moving liquids along internal epithelial tissue in animals.
- coaly
-
adjective,
of, resembling, or containing coal.
- trial
-
noun,
Law.
the examination before a judicial tribunal of the facts put in issue in a cause, often including issues of law as well as those of fact.
the determination of a person's guilt or innocence by due process of law.
- Corti
-
noun,
Alfonso [al-fon-soh;; Italian ahl-fawn-saw] /ælˈfɒn soʊ;; Italian ɑlˈfɔn sɔ/ (Show IPA), 1822–76, Italian anatomist.
- triac
-
noun,
a type of thyristor designed for electronic control of the current supplied to a circuit, used especially in dimmers for lighting systems.
- playa
-
noun,
Western U.S. the sandy, salty, or mud-caked flat floor of a desert basin having interior drainage, usually occupied by a shallow lake during or after prolonged, heavy rains.
- coala
-
noun,
koala.
- plio-
-
- colat
-
- coria
-
noun,
plural of corium.
- Tromp
-
noun,
Cornelis [kawr-ney-lis] /kɔrˈneɪ lɪs/ (Show IPA), 1629–91, and his father, Maarten Harpertszoon [mahr-tuh n hahr-puh rt-sohn] /ˈmɑr tən ˈhɑr pərtˌsoʊn/ (Show IPA) 1597–1653, Dutch admirals.
- compt
-
verb (used with or without object), noun,
count1 .
- copr-
-
- copra
-
noun,
the dried kernel or meat of the coconut from which coconut oil is expressed.
- copal
-
noun,
a hard, lustrous resin obtained from various tropical trees and used chiefly in making varnishes.
- plica
-
noun,
Zoology, Anatomy. a fold or folding.
- triol
-
noun,
a compound having three hydroxyl groups.
- Plato
-
noun,
427–347 b.c, Greek philosopher.
- Comr.
-
- comp.
-
- polar
-
adjective,
of or relating to the North or South Pole.
- tryma
-
noun,
a nut having an outer shell that becomes tough and dry and eventually splits open, as in the walnut and hickory.
- comfy
-
adjective,
comfortable.
- Coral
-
noun,
the hard, variously colored, calcareous skeleton secreted by certain marine polyps.
- comal
-
noun,
a griddle made from sandstone or earthenware.
- Plata
-
noun,
Rí·o de la [ree-aw th e lah] /ˈri ɔ ðɛ lɑ/ (Show IPA) an estuary on the SE coast of South America between Argentina and Uruguay, formed by the Uruguay and Paraná rivers, about 185 miles (290 km) long.
- plat.
-
- aalii
-
noun,
a bushy shrub, Dodonaea viscosa, of Australia, Hawaii, Africa, and tropical America, having sticky foliage.
- clomp
-
verb (used without object),
clump (def 6).
- Port.
-
- Pitri
-
noun,
the legendary progenitor of any family.
- Cyril
-
noun,
Saint ("Apostle of the Slavs") a.d. 827–869, Greek missionary to the Moravians.
- trop-
-
- pyro-
-
- craal
-
noun,
kraal.
- craft
-
noun,
an art, trade, or occupation requiring special skill, especially manual skill:
- cytol
-
- cyto-
-
- Primo
-
noun,
the part of a piano duet played on the upper half of the keyboard.
- tramp
-
noun,
the act of tramping.
- trama
-
noun,
a specialized hyphal tissue constituting the internal structure of mushroom gills, pore tubes, or spines.
- clamp
-
noun,
a device, usually of some rigid material, for strengthening or supporting objects or fastening them together.
- acity
-
- Cypro
-
- proc.
-
- pyric
-
adjective,
of, relating to, or resulting from burning.
- cymar
-
noun,
simar (def 1).
- cramp
-
noun,
Often, cramps.
a sudden, involuntary, spasmodic contraction of a muscle or group of muscles, especially of the extremities, sometimes with severe pain.
a piercing pain in the abdomen.
an intermittent, painful contraction of structures of a wall containing involuntary muscle, as in biliary colic or in the uterine contractions of menstruation or of labor.
- Acoma
-
noun,
a Pueblo Indian village near Albuquerque, New Mexico, built on a sandstone mesa: oldest continuously inhabited location in the U.S.
- 30-30
-
- Clair
-
noun,
René [ruh-ney] /rəˈneɪ/ (Show IPA), 1898–1981, French motion-picture director and writer.
- claim
-
noun,
a demand for something as due; an assertion of a right or an alleged right:
- prim.
-
- Priam
-
noun,
a king of Troy, the son of Laomedon, husband of Hecuba, and father of Paris, Cassandra, Hector, Polyxena, and many others. He was killed during the capture of Troy.
- tropy
-
- clipt
-
noun,
the act of clipping.
- acari
-
noun,
plural of acarus.
- clapt
-
verb,
simple past tense and past participle of clap1 .
- Clift
-
noun,
cliff.
- Prato
-
noun,
a city in central Italy, near Florence.
- Clara
-
noun,
a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “clear, bright.”.
- claro
-
noun,
such a cigar.
- Clary
-
noun,
any of several aromatic herbs of the genus Salvia, especially S. sclarea, having hairy, heart-shaped leaves and open clusters of lilac or blue flowers, used as a seasoning, a wine flavoring, and an ingredient in perfumes.
- pricy
-
adjective,
pricey.
- tarp
-
noun,
tarpaulin.
- typ.
-
- M-16
-
noun,
a lightweight, fully automatic rifle shooting a small-caliber bullet at an extremely high velocity: a U.S. Army combat weapon for mobile units and jungle fighting.
- myo-
-
- Milt
-
noun,
the sperm-containing secretion of the testes of fishes.
- mil.
-
- Macy
-
noun,
R(owland) H(ussey) [roh-luh nd huhs-ee] /ˈroʊ lənd ˈhʌs i/ (Show IPA), 1823–77, U.S. retail merchant.
- Mac-
-
- Milo
-
noun,
a grain sorghum having white, yellow, or pinkish seeds, grown chiefly in Africa, Asia, and the U.S.
- Maat
-
noun,
the goddess personifying law and righteousness.
- Taro
-
noun,
a stemless plant, Colocasia esculenta, of the arum family, cultivated in tropical regions, in the Pacific islands and elsewhere, for the edible tuber.
- MILR
-
- maar
-
noun,
a circular volcanic landform resulting from explosive ash eruptions.
- Troy
-
noun,
Latin Ilium. Greek Ilion. an ancient ruined city in NW Asia Minor: the seventh of nine settlements on the site is commonly identified as the Troy of the Iliad.
- maco
-
noun,
an Egyptian cotton, used especially in the manufacture of hosiery and undergarments.
- Tiro
-
noun,
tyro.
- mica
-
noun,
any member of a group of minerals, hydrous silicates of aluminum with other bases, chiefly potassium, magnesium, iron, and lithium, that separate readily into thin, tough, often transparent, and usually elastic laminae; isinglass.
- Mar.
-
- tri-
-
- topi
-
noun,
topee.
- Mair
-
adjective, noun, adverb,
more.
- MARC
-
noun,
the grapes contained in the wine press and the residue, as skins and pips, remaining after the juice is expressed.
- trap
-
noun,
a contrivance used for catching game or other animals, as a mechanical device that springs shut suddenly.
- mal-
-
- Mara
-
noun,
Hindu Mythology. the god of death, sometimes seen as one aspect of a god whose other aspect is Kama, or erotic desire.
- torc
-
noun,
torque (def 4).
- Mari
-
noun,
a member of a Uralic people living in scattered communities north of Cheboksary and Kazan in European Russia, mainly in the Mari Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
- Tori
-
noun,
plural of torus.
- Tory
-
noun,
a member of the Conservative Party in Great Britain or Canada.
- Myra
-
noun,
an ancient city in SW Asia Minor, in Lycia.
- malt
-
noun,
germinated grain, usually barley, used in brewing and distilling.
- Tray
-
noun,
a flat, shallow container or receptacle made of wood, metal, etc., usually with slightly raised edges, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles of food, glass, china, etc.
- Mali
-
noun,
Republic of, a republic in W Africa: formerly a territory of France; gained independence 1960. 463,500 sq. mi. (120,000 sq. km). Capital: Bamako.
- tram
-
noun,
British. a streetcar.
- top-
-
- Mary
-
noun,
Also called Virgin Mary. the mother of Jesus.
- myc-
-
- tipi
-
noun,
tepee.
- Mic.
-
- Miao
-
noun,
Also, Meo. a member of a diverse group of seminomadic farming people of the mountains of southeastern China and adjacent areas of Laos, North Vietnam, and Thailand.
- MCPO
-
- Trip
-
noun,
a journey or voyage:
- Trio
-
noun,
a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
- trim
-
noun,
the condition, order, or fitness of a person or thing for action, work, use, etc.
- Maia
-
noun,
the eldest of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes by Zeus.
- Maya
-
noun,
the power, as of a god, to produce illusions.
- tomy
-
- tirl
-
noun,
a wheel, cam, or any revolving mechanism or piece of machinery.
- Mart
-
noun,
market; trading center; trade center.
- Tyro
-
noun,
a beginner in learning anything; novice.
- mail
-
noun,
letters, packages, etc., that are sent or delivered by means of the postal system:
- Marl
-
noun,
Geology. a friable earthy deposit consisting of clay and calcium carbonate, used especially as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime.
- Mayo
-
noun,
mayonnaise.
- toil
-
noun,
hard and continuous work; exhausting labor or effort.
- tola
-
noun,
a unit of weight in India: the government tola is 180 ser and equals 180 grains (11.7 grams), the weight of a silver rupee.
- Mira
-
noun,
Astronomy. the first long-period pulsating variable star to be discovered, with a period averaging 331 days. It is a red giant and a component of a binary star in the constellation Cetus.
- Oct.
-
- miry
-
adjective,
of the nature of mire; swampy:
- rail
-
noun,
a bar of wood or metal fixed horizontally for any of various purposes, as for a support, barrier, fence, or railing.
- pro-
-
- par.
-
- proa
-
noun,
any of various types of Indonesian boats, especially a swift Malay sailing boat built with the lee side flat and balanced by a single outrigger.
- Prof
-
noun,
professor.
- pam.
-
- RAAF
-
- RCAF
-
- RCMP
-
- racy
-
adjective,
slightly improper or indelicate; suggestive; risqué.
- raft
-
noun,
a more or less rigid floating platform made of buoyant material or materials:
- Raia
-
noun,
rayah.
- Rama
-
noun,
(in the Ramayana) any of the three avatars of Vishnu: Balarama, Parashurama, or Ramachandra.
- prao
-
noun,
proa.
- rami
-
noun,
plural of ramus.
- Palm
-
noun,
the part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
- paly
-
adjective,
pale.
- Pali
-
noun,
(in Hawaii) a steep slope or cliff.
- RAMP
-
noun,
a sloping surface connecting two levels; incline.
- Pal.
-
- rapt
-
noun,
a quick, smart, or light blow:
- RATO
-
noun,
rocket-assisted takeoff.
- rial
-
noun,
a silver or cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Iran, equal to 100 dinars.
- pair
-
noun,
two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
- Pail
-
noun,
bucket.
- PACT
-
noun,
an agreement, covenant, or compact:
- prat
-
noun,
the buttocks.
- pram
-
noun,
perambulator.
- paca
-
noun,
a large, white-spotted, almost tailless rodent, Agouti paca, of Central and South America, having features resembling a guinea pig and rabbit: valued as food.
- pial
-
adjective,
of or relating to the pia mater.
- pyo-
-
- pyr-
-
- Piro
-
noun,
piroplasmosis.
- Pima
-
noun,
a member of an Indian people of southern Arizona and northern Mexico.
- pita
-
noun,
a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
- pity
-
noun,
sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by the suffering, distress, or misfortune of another, often leading one to give relief or aid or to show mercy:
- pili
-
noun,
a Philippine tree, Canarium ovatum, the edible seeds of which taste like a sweet almond.
- play
-
noun,
a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
- pil-
-
- Pict
-
noun,
a member of an ancient people of uncertain origin who inhabited parts of northern Britain, fought against the Romans, and in the 9th century a.d. united with the Scots.
- Pica
-
noun,
a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
- Piaf
-
noun,
Edith (Edith Giovanna Gassion) 1914–63, French singer.
- pray
-
verb (used with object),
to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to (God or an object of worship).
- ploy
-
noun,
a maneuver or stratagem, as in conversation, to gain the advantage.
- plot
-
noun,
a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose:
- pct.
-
- poil
-
noun,
a yarn or thread made from silk, used for ribbon, velvet, and as the core of gold, silver, and tinsel yarn.
- Pol.
-
- Pola
-
noun,
Pula.
- pato
-
noun,
an Argentine game played by two teams of four on horseback, resembling a cross between polo and basketball, using a ball with six large leather handles, the object of which is to place or throw the ball through the opponent's net that hangs from a 9 feet (2.7 meters) high pole.
- Pori
-
noun,
a seaport in W Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia.
- Liao
-
noun,
a river in NE China, flowing from Inner Mongolia to the Gulf of Liaodong. 900 miles (1448 km) long.
- paty
-
adjective,
(of a cross) having arms of equal length, each expanding outward from the center; formée:
- pat.
-
- pot.
-
- ryal
-
noun,
rose noble.
- otic
-
adjective,
of or relating to the ear; auricular.
- Tara
-
noun,
a village in the NE Republic of Ireland, NW of Dublin: home of the ancient Irish kings (Hill of Tara)
- taco
-
noun,
Mexican Cookery. an often crisply fried tortilla folded over and filled, as with seasoned chopped meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Mort
-
noun,
Hunting. the note played on a hunting horn signifying that the animal hunted has been killed.
- ROTC
-
noun,
a body of students at some colleges and universities who are given training toward becoming officers in the armed forces. Abbreviation: ROTC, R.O.T.C.
- Roti
-
noun,
roast.
- ROTL
-
noun,
a unit of weight used in Islamic countries, varying widely in value, but of the order of the pound.
- rpt.
-
- Mora
-
noun,
the unit of time equivalent to the ordinary or normal short sound or syllable.
- MOpt
-
- mopy
-
adjective,
mopey.
- molt
-
noun,
an act, process, or an instance of molting.
- moly
-
noun,
an herb given to Odysseus by Hermes to counteract the spells of Circe.
- Taal
-
noun,
Afrikaans (usually preceded by the).
- MOLA
-
noun,
any of several thin, silvery fishes of the family Molidae, of tropical and temperate seas.
- ropy
-
adjective,
resembling a rope or ropes:
- mol.
-
- Taif
-
noun,
a city in W Saudi Arabia.
- tail
-
noun,
the hindmost part of an animal, especially that forming a distinct, flexible appendage to the trunk.
- moit
-
noun,
a foreign particle found in wool, as a burr, twig, or seed.
- moil
-
noun,
hard work or drudgery.
- moat
-
noun,
a deep, wide trench, usually filled with water, surrounding the rampart of a fortified place, as a town or a castle.
- Tala
-
noun,
a repeated rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed beats played on a percussion instrument in Indian music.
- talc
-
noun,
Also, talcum [tal-kuh m] /ˈtæl kəm/ (Show IPA). a green-to-gray, soft mineral, hydrous magnesium silicate, Mg 3 (Si 4 O 10)(OH) 2 , unctuous to the touch, and occurring usually in foliated or compact masses, used in making lubricants, talcum powder, electrical insulation, etc.
- tamp
-
verb (used with object),
to force in or down by repeated, rather light, strokes:
- Mita
-
noun,
a colonial system in Peru by which the Spanish government required Indians to perform periodic forced labor, especially in the mines.
- Tapa
-
noun,
(especially in Spain) a snack or appetizer, typically served with wine or beer.
- Miro
-
noun,
Gabriel [gah-vree-el] /ˌgɑ vriˈɛl/ (Show IPA), 1879–1930, Spanish novelist, short-story writer, and essayist.
- Rota
-
noun,
Chiefly British.
a round or rotation of duties; a period of work or duty taken in rotation with others.
an agenda or circuit of sporting events, as a round of golf tournaments, played in different localities throughout the year.
- romp
-
noun,
a lively or boisterous frolic.
- Rico
-
noun,
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act: a U.S. law, enacted in 1970, allowing victims of organized crime to sue those responsible for punitive damages.
- opia
-
- Orly
-
noun,
a suburb SE of Paris, France: international airport.
- rift
-
noun,
an opening made by splitting, cleaving, etc.; fissure; cleft; chink.
- RIIA
-
- Orca
-
noun,
the killer whale, Orcinus orca.
- oral
-
noun,
an oral examination in a school, college, or university, given especially to a candidate for an advanced degree.
- Rima
-
noun,
a female given name.
- rimy
-
adjective,
covered with rime.
- riot
-
noun,
a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
- ryot
-
noun,
a peasant.
- rit.
-
- RITA
-
noun,
the Vedic concept of cosmic and social order.
- roam
-
noun,
an act or instance of roaming; a ramble.
- Opal
-
noun,
a mineral, an amorphous form of silica, SiO 2 with some water of hydration, found in many varieties and colors, including a form that is milky white.
- Roma
-
noun,
Rome.
- Roca
-
noun,
Cape, a cape in W Portugal, near Lisbon: the western extremity of continental Europe.
- Omri
-
noun,
a king of Israel and the father of Ahab. I Kings 16:16–28.
- omit
-
verb (used with object),
to leave out; fail to include or mention:
- Omar
-
noun,
a male given name.
- Oita
-
noun,
a seaport on NE Kyushu, in S Japan.
- oily
-
adverb,
in an oily manner.
- roil
-
verb (used with object),
to render (water, wine, etc.) turbid by stirring up sediment.
- ofay
-
noun,
a contemptuous term used to refer to a white person.
- Rolf
-
noun,
Also called Rolf the Ganger [gang-er] /ˈgæŋ ər/ (Show IPA). Rollo (def 1).
- Rom.
-
- oary
-
adjective,
oarlike.
- OAPC
-
- M-14
-
noun,
a fully automatic, gas-operated, .30 caliber rifle developed from the M-1: replaced the M-1 as the standard U.S. Army combat rifle.
- coml
-
- Copt
-
noun,
a member of the Coptic Church.
- Clay
-
noun,
a natural earthy material that is plastic when wet, consisting essentially of hydrated silicates of aluminum: used for making bricks, pottery, etc.
- IMCO
-
- apo-
-
- Apr.
-
- Ilia
-
noun,
the broad, upper portion of either hipbone.
- apt.
-
plural,
apartment.
- clap
-
noun,
an act or instance of clapping.
- clam
-
noun,
any of various bivalve mollusks, especially certain edible species.
Compare quahog, soft-shell clam.
- Aram
-
noun,
Biblical name of ancient Syria.
- Iyar
-
noun,
the eighth month of the Jewish calendar.
- arca
-
noun,
a chest for valuables, used in medieval Spain and Italy.
- Apia
-
noun,
a seaport in and the capital of Western Samoa, on N Upolu.
- City
-
noun,
a large or important town.
- ARCO
-
adverb,
(of the performance of a passage for stringed instruments) with the bow.
- cit.
-
- cir.
-
- Aria
-
noun,
an air or melody.
- aril
-
noun,
a usually fleshy appendage or covering of certain seeds, as of the bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, or the nutmeg.
- ICAO
-
- ical
-
- aryl
-
adjective,
containing an aryl group.
- IATA
-
- fart
-
noun,
a flatus expelled through the anus.
- Faro
-
noun,
a gambling game in which players place bets on a special board or layout, betting on each series of two cards as they are drawn from a box containing the dealer's or banker's pack.
- frit
-
noun,
Ceramics.
a fused or partially fused material used as a basis for glazes or enamels.
the composition from which artificial soft porcelain is made.
- amp.
-
- capa
-
noun,
the red cloak of a bullfighter, used chiefly in attracting the attention of the bull and guiding the course of its attack.
- amic
-
adjective,
of or relating to an amide or amine.
- clit
-
noun,
clitoris.
- clip
-
noun,
the act of clipping.
- Clio
-
noun,
Classical Mythology. the Muse of history.
- Amir
-
noun,
emir.
- Amoy
-
noun,
Xiamen.
- IOTA
-
noun,
a very small quantity; jot; whit.
- Amor
-
noun,
Cupid.
- Amri
-
noun,
Omri.
- farm
-
noun,
a tract of land, usually with a house, barn, silo, etc., on which crops and often livestock are raised for livelihood.
- amt.
-
- FRCP
-
- cap.
-
- impi
-
noun,
(in South African history) a unit of Zulu warriors; regiment.
- Imp.
-
- Ymir
-
noun,
the earliest being and the progenitor of the giants, killed by Odin and his brothers. From his flesh the earth was made, from his blood the waters, and from his skull the heavens.
- Fri.
-
- CAMP
-
noun,
a place where an army or other group of persons or an individual is lodged in a tent or tents or other temporary means of shelter.
- clar
-
- Farl
-
noun,
a thin, circular cake of flour or oatmeal.
- fiat
-
noun,
an authoritative decree, sanction, or order:
Synonyms: authorization, directive, ruling, mandate, diktat, ukase.
- Arm.
-
- fol.
-
- FLOP
-
noun,
an act of flopping.
- Yafo
-
noun,
Jaffa.
- flap
-
noun,
something flat and broad that is attached at one side only and hangs loosely or covers an opening:
- flat
-
noun,
something flat.
- ciao
-
interjection,
(used as a word of greeting or parting): hello; goodbye; so long; see you later.
- flic
-
noun,
a police officer; cop.
- Flip
-
noun,
an instance of flipping; a smart tap or strike.
- flit
-
noun,
a light, swift movement; flutter.
- fora
-
noun,
a plural of forum.
- floc
-
noun,
Also, flock. a tuftlike mass, as in a chemical precipitate.
- FLRA
-
- flay
-
verb (used with object),
to strip off the skin or outer covering of.
- for.
-
- frt.
-
- foal
-
noun,
a young horse, mule, or related animal, especially one that is not yet one year of age.
- foam
-
noun,
a collection of minute bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid by agitation, fermentation, etc.:
- foci
-
noun,
a plural of focus.
- YMCA
-
- Cal.
-
- calf
-
noun,
the young of the domestic cow or other bovine animal.
- calm
-
noun,
freedom from motion or disturbance; stillness.
- FOIA
-
- Flam
-
noun,
a deception or trick.
- Fla.
-
- army
-
noun,
the military forces of a nation, exclusive of the navy and in some countries the air force.
- atar
-
noun,
attar (def 1).
- FICA
-
- art.
-
- fico
-
noun,
fig1 (def 4).
- fict
-
- Arty
-
noun,
a male given name, form of Arthur.
- Cyma
-
noun,
Architecture. either of two moldings having a partly convex and partly concave curve for an outline: used especially in classical architecture.
Compare cyma recta, cyma reversa.
- film
-
noun,
a thin layer or coating:
- atm.
-
- filt
-
- Cami
-
noun,
camisole (def 1).
- Yama
-
noun,
the Vedic god presiding over the underworld.
- firm
-
noun,
a partnership or association for carrying on a business.
- atic
-
- Atli
-
noun,
Attila, king of the Huns: represented in the Volsunga Saga as the brother of Brynhild and the second husband of Gudrun, whose brothers he killed in order to get the Nibelung treasure.
- atom
-
noun,
Physics.
the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element, consisting of a nucleus containing combinations of neutrons and protons and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus by electrical attraction; the number of protons determines the identity of the element.
an atom with one of the electrons replaced by some other particle:
- atop
-
preposition,
on the top of:
- ator
-
- cyl.
-
- atry
-
adjective,
lying to under a trysail in heavy weather; trying.
- Yami
-
noun,
a member of an Indonesian people of Hungtow Island, off the southeastern coast of Taiwan.
- from
-
preposition,
(used to specify a starting point in spatial movement):
- cloy
-
verb (used with object),
to weary by an excess of food, sweetness, pleasure, etc.; surfeit; satiate.
- Fair
-
noun,
Archaic. something that is fair.
- fail
-
noun,
Slang.
an embarrassing or humorous mistake, humiliating situation, etc., that is subject to ridicule and given an exaggerated importance:
the condition or quality resulting from having failed in this way:
a person who fails in this way.
- limy
-
adjective,
consisting of, containing, or like lime.
- Cara
-
noun,
a female given name: from an Italian word meaning “dear one.”.
- lit.
-
- Lyra
-
noun,
Astronomy. the Lyre, a northern constellation between Cygnus and Hercules, containing the bright star Vega.
- Lira
-
noun,
a coin and monetary unit of Italy until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centesimi. Abbreviation: L., Lit.
- acyl
-
adjective,
containing the acyl group.
- lipa
-
noun,
a monetary unit of Croatia.
- lip-
-
- limp
-
noun,
a lame movement or gait:
- limo
-
noun,
a limousine.
- Lima
-
noun,
a word used in communications to represent the letter L.
- Carl
-
noun,
Scot.
a strong, robust fellow, especially a strong manual laborer.
a miser; an extremely thrifty person.
- fray
-
noun,
a fight, battle, or skirmish. Synonyms: altercation, combat, war, clash, encounter, set-to.
- lift
-
noun,
the act of lifting, raising, or rising:
- LIFO
-
noun,
last-in, first-out (def 1).
- acr-
-
- liar
-
noun,
a person who tells lies.
- coma
-
noun,
a state of prolonged unconsciousness, including a lack of response to stimuli, from which it is impossible to rouse a person.
- Acta
-
plural noun,
official records, as of acts, deeds, proceedings, transactions, or the like.
- Com.
-
- COLT
-
noun,
a young male animal of the horse family.
- cray
-
adjective,
crazy.
- AARP
-
- loaf
-
noun,
a portion of bread or cake baked in a mass, usually oblong with a rounded top.
- crap
-
noun,
Vulgar.
excrement.
an act of defecation.
- Loti
-
noun,
a cupronickel coin, paper money, and monetary unit of Lesotho, equal to 100 lisente.
- copy
-
noun,
an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original:
- Cor.
-
- Cora
-
noun,
Classical Mythology. Kore.
- corf
-
noun,
Mining.
a small wagon for carrying coal, ore, etc.
a wicker basket formerly used for this purpose.
- AFAM
-
- Cori
-
noun,
Carl Ferdinand, 1896–1984, and his wife, Gerty Theresa, 1896–1957, U.S. biochemists, born in Austria-Hungary: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1947.
- Cory
-
noun,
a male or female given name.
- corm
-
noun,
an enlarged, fleshy, bulblike base of a stem, as in the crocus.
- Cort
-
- Lota
-
noun,
(in India) a small container for water, usually of brass or copper and round in shape.
- loam
-
noun,
a rich, friable soil containing a relatively equal mixture of sand and silt and a somewhat smaller proportion of clay.
- Coty
-
noun,
René Jules Gustave [ruh-ney zhyl gys-tav] /rəˈneɪ ʒül güsˈtav/ (Show IPA), 1882–1962, president of France 1954–59.
- Lory
-
noun,
any of several small, usually brilliantly colored Australasian parrots having the tongue bordered with a brushlike fringe for feeding on nectar and fruit juices.
- Cato
-
noun,
Marcus Porcius [pawr-shee-uh s,, -shuh s] /ˈpɔr ʃi əs,, -ʃəs/ (Show IPA), ("the Elder"or"the Censor") 234–149 b.c, Roman statesman, soldier, and writer.
- Loma
-
noun,
a hill or ridge having a broad top.
- 1080
-
- LOFT
-
noun,
a room, storage area, or the like within a sloping roof; attic; garret.
- loci
-
noun,
plural of locus.
- loca
-
noun,
a plural of locus.
- cat.
-
- CART
-
noun,
a heavy two-wheeled vehicle, commonly without springs, drawn by mules, oxen, or the like, used for the conveyance of heavy goods.
- capo
-
noun,
any of various devices for a guitar, lute, banjo, etc., that when clamped or screwed down across the strings at a given fret will raise each string a corresponding number of half tones.
- CRAM
-
noun,
Informal. the act of cramming for an examination.
- coly
-
noun,
any of several slender, fruit-eating, African birds constituting the family Coliidae, having grayish-brown plumage and a long, pointed tail.
- Alco
-
- fam.
-
- Ala.
-
- Alai
-
noun,
a mountain range in SW Kyrgyzstan, part of the Tien Shan. To 19,280 feet (5880 meters).
- Alar
-
adjective,
pertaining to or having wings; alary.
- coat
-
noun,
an outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body:
- coal
-
noun,
a black or dark-brown combustible mineral substance consisting of carbonized vegetable matter, used as a fuel.
Compare anthracite, bituminous coal, lignite.
- cml.
-
- frap
-
verb (used with object),
to bind or wrap tightly with ropes or chains.
- frat
-
noun,
fraternity (def 1).
- clot
-
noun,
a mass or lump.
- fac.
-
- Afar
-
noun,
a member of a nomadic Muslim people living in Eritrea, Djibouti, and northern Ethiopia.
- ALFA
-
noun,
a word used in communications to represent the letter A.
- alif
-
noun,
the first letter of the Arabic alphabet.
- itol
-
- fact
-
noun,
something that actually exists; reality; truth:
- ALIT
-
verb,
a simple past tense and past participle of alight1 .
- clop
-
noun,
a sound made by or as if by a horse's hoof striking the ground.
- Alma
-
noun,
a town in SE Quebec, in SE Canada.
- alt.
-
- Amal
-
- Irma
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Erma.
- airt
-
noun,
a direction.
- foil
-
noun,
Archaic. a defeat; check; repulse.
- Airy
-
adjective,
open to a free current of fresh air; breezy:
- ctr.
-
- crat
-
- Lat.
-
- Lari
-
noun,
an aluminum coin and monetary unit of the Maldives, the 100th part of a rupee.
- LARC
-
noun,
long-acting reversible contraceptive (or contraception):
- COLA
-
noun,
a carbonated soft drink containing an extract made from kola nuts, together with sweeteners and other flavorings.
- crip
-
noun,
a term used to refer to a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs.
- crop
-
noun,
the cultivated produce of the ground, while growing or when gathered:
- Lamp
-
noun,
any of various devices furnishing artificial light, as by electricity or gas.
Compare fluorescent lamp, incandescent lamp.
- LAMA
-
noun,
a priest or monk in Lamaism.
- Lam.
-
- lair
-
noun,
a den or resting place of a wild animal:
- laic
-
noun,
one of the laity.
- Col.
-
- afr-
-
- coir
-
noun,
the prepared fiber of the husk of the coconut fruit, used in making rope, matting, etc.
- coil
-
noun,
a connected series of spirals or rings into which a rope or the like is wound.
- Lacy
-
noun,
a male given name.
- coif
-
noun,
a hood-shaped cap, usually of white cloth and with extended sides, worn beneath a veil, as by nuns.
- RIP
-
noun,
a rent made by ripping; tear.
- cfm
-
- RMA
-
- RCP
-
- RAF
-
- CFO
-
- CFP
-
- prf
-
- CFR
-
- CLR
-
- PLO
-
- COP
-
noun,
a police officer.
- PLR
-
- PMT
-
- POA
-
- POC
-
- poi
-
noun,
a Hawaiian dish made of the root of the taro baked, pounded, moistened, and fermented.
- Coy
-
adjective,
artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish.
- POM
-
noun,
pommy.
- POR
-
- CMA
-
- PRA
-
- RAM
-
noun,
a male sheep.
- Clo
-
- PRC
-
- Ray
-
noun,
a narrow beam of light.
- Pry
-
noun,
an impertinently inquisitive person.
- CLI
-
- CIP
-
- CYO
-
- Cym
-
- CIM
-
- CIF
-
- PTA
-
plural,
peseta.
- CIA
-
- Rai
-
noun,
a style of Algerian popular music played on electric guitar, synthesizer, and percussion instruments.
- LTA
-
- CFL
-
- TLC
-
- AIC
-
- ail
-
verb (used with object),
to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.
- AIM
-
noun,
the act of aiming or directing anything at or toward a particular point or target.
- AIR
-
noun,
a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
- Ayr
-
noun,
a seaport in SW Scotland.
- Tom
-
noun,
the male of various animals, as the turkey.
- ait
-
noun,
a small island, especially in a river.
- TOY
-
noun,
an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.
- TMO
-
- tlr
-
- tlo
-
- ALC
-
- Tor
-
noun,
a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
- Alf
-
noun,
a male given name, form of Alfred.
- Tyr
-
noun,
the god of strife.
- ALM
-
- AMC
-
- Tim
-
noun,
a male given name, form of Timothy.
- AMI
-
noun,
a friend, especially a male friend.
- Amy
-
noun,
a vial of amyl nitrate.
- TIC
-
noun,
Pathology.
a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face.
tic douloureux.
- TIA
-
- tfr
-
- TCA
-
- AOA
-
- AFT
-
adverb,
at, close to, or toward the stern or tail:
- AFP
-
- aor
-
- AAP
-
- Am.
-
- ap-
-
- ac-
-
- Af.
-
- Tro
-
- AIA
-
- al.
-
- ALP
-
noun,
a high mountain.
- AMA
-
noun,
a Japanese diver, usually a woman, who tends underwater oyster beds used in the cultivation of pearls.
- Ar.
-
- AAF
-
- AAM
-
- Aar
-
- AFM
-
- trf
-
- acy
-
- ACP
-
- ACT
-
noun,
anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
- AFA
-
- tra
-
- tr.
-
- Tpr
-
- TPM
-
- TPI
-
- AFC
-
- AFL
-
- TAR
-
noun,
any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
- APA
-
noun,
a tree, Eperua falcata, of tropical America, having reddish-brown wood used in the construction of houses.
- CFI
-
- RIF
-
noun,
Er [er] /ɛr/ (Show IPA) a mountainous coastal region in N Morocco.
- RMC
-
- rm.
-
plural,
ream.
- CIO
-
noun,
a federation of affiliated industrial labor unions, founded 1935 within the American Federation of Labor but independent of it 1938–55. Abbreviation: C.I.O., CIO.
- Co.
-
- cp.
-
- cr.
-
- ct.
-
- RIM
-
noun,
the outer edge, border, margin, or brink of something, especially of a circular object.
- cl.
-
- CAA
-
- CAI
-
- cay
-
noun,
a small low island; key.
- cf.
-
- CAM
-
noun,
Machinery. a disk or cylinder having an irregular form such that its motion, usually rotary, gives to a part or parts in contact with it a specific rocking or reciprocating motion.
- rya
-
noun,
a handwoven Scandinavian rug with a thick pile and usually a strong, colorful design.
- Ria
-
noun,
a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
- RFI
-
- RFC
-
- RFA
-
- RCT
-
- RCA
-
- rat
-
noun,
any of several long-tailed rodents of the family Muridae, of the genus Rattus and related genera, distinguished from the mouse by being larger.
- CAR
-
noun,
an automobile.
- Rap
-
noun,
a quick, smart, or light blow:
- CFA
-
- ROA
-
- ROC
-
noun,
a bird of enormous size and strength.
- APC
-
- ARP
-
noun,
Bill, pen name of Smith, Charles Henry.
- TAP
-
noun,
a light but audible blow:
- TAO
-
noun,
(in philosophical Taoism) that in virtue of which all things happen or exist.
- API
-
abbreviation,
Also, A.P.I. American Petroleum Institute.
- Apl
-
- ARA
-
noun,
the Altar, a southern constellation between Triangulum Australe and Scorpius.
- TAM
-
noun,
tam-o'-shanter.
- ARC
-
noun,
Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
- TAL
-
- ARF
-
interjection,
(used to imitate the bark of a dog).
- ary
-
adjective,
any; anyone.
- Tay
-
noun,
a river flowing through central Scotland into the Firth of Tay. 118 miles (190 km) long.
- Tai
-
noun,
any of several sparoid fishes of the Pacific Ocean, as Pagrus major (red tai) a food fish of Japan.
- RTF
-
- CAF
-
- rt.
-
- RPO
-
- RPM
-
- at.
-
- ATA
-
- ROT
-
noun,
the process of rotting.
- ATC
-
- ROP
-
- ATP
-
- ply
-
noun,
a thickness or layer.
- Roy
-
noun,
Rammohun [rah-moh-hon] /rɑˈmoʊ hɒn/ (Show IPA), 1774–1833, Indian religious leader: founder of Brahmo Samaj.
- ROI
-
- ca.
-
- trp
-
- pli
-
- MOC
-
noun,
moccasin.
- YCL
-
- MOR
-
- IFC
-
- ify
-
- MOP
-
noun,
a bundle of coarse yarn, a sponge, or other absorbent material, fastened at the end of a stick or handle for washing floors, dishes, etc.
- yip
-
noun,
a sharp bark; yelp.
- il-
-
- ILA
-
noun,
a town in SW Nigeria.
- ILO
-
- ILP
-
- MOI
-
- IMF
-
- ICA
-
noun,
Portuguese name of Putumayo.
- MOA
-
noun,
any of several flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae, of New Zealand, related to the kiwis but resembling the ostrich: extinct since about the end of the 18th century.
- MLR
-
- MLF
-
- MLA
-
- ml.
-
- MIT
-
- IOC
-
- IOF
-
- ior
-
- IOT
-
- MIR
-
noun,
a village commune of peasant farmers in prerevolutionary Russia.
- icy
-
adjective,
made of, full of, or covered with ice:
- MOT
-
noun,
a pithy or witty remark; bon mot.
- IPA
-
- OTC
-
- of-
-
- ial
-
- Yam
-
noun,
the starchy, tuberous root of any of various climbing vines of the genus Dioscorea, cultivated for food in warm regions.
- OCR
-
- Oca
-
noun,
a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
- OAT
-
noun,
a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
- Yao
-
noun,
Wade-Giles, Pinyin. a legendary emperor of China who, with his successor (Shun) was a paragon of good government.
- oar
-
noun,
a long shaft with a broad blade at one end, used as a lever for rowing or otherwise propelling or steering a boat.
- Yap
-
noun,
a sharp, shrill, or snappish bark; yelp.
- OAP
-
- oaf
-
noun,
a clumsy, stupid person; lout.
- op.
-
- yar
-
adjective,
yare (defs 1, 2).
- plf
-
- Oc.
-
- MTP
-
- MTO
-
- MTI
-
- MTF
-
- Mt.
-
- MRP
-
- MRI
-
- MRA
-
- Mr.
-
plural,
mister: a title of respect prefixed to a man's name or position:
- MPA
-
- MIP
-
- IPM
-
- oft
-
adverb,
often.
- Lir
-
noun,
Ler.
- LAR
-
noun,
(initial capital letter) Roman Religion. any of the Lares.
- LCA
-
- LCF
-
- LCI
-
- LCM
-
- LCT
-
- MAP
-
noun,
a representation, usually on a flat surface, as of the features of an area of the earth or a portion of the heavens, showing them in their respective forms, sizes, and relationships according to some convention of representation:
- Lia
-
noun,
Leah (def 1).
- Mao
-
- Lif
-
- LIM
-
- LMT
-
- LAO
-
noun,
a member of a people of Laos and northern Thailand.
- LOC
-
- May
-
noun,
a maiden.
- Loy
-
noun,
a female given name.
- LOP
-
noun,
parts or a part lopped off.
- Lot
-
noun,
one of a set of objects, as straws or pebbles, drawn or thrown from a container to decide a question or choice by chance.
- MAA
-
- lpm
-
- M-1
-
noun,
a semiautomatic, gas-operated, .30 caliber, clip-fed rifle, with a weight of 8.56 pounds (3.88 kg): the standard U.S. Army rifle in World War II and in the Korean War.
- Mo.
-
- MIA
-
plural,
missing in action.
- Mc-
-
- LAP
-
noun,
the front part of the human body from the waist to the knees when in a sitting position.
- Lay
-
noun,
the way or position in which a thing is laid or lies:
- IPO
-
- MI6
-
noun,
the government's secret intelligence service.
- ipr
-
- Ir.
-
- IRC
-
- IRL
-
- IRO
-
- ITA
-
- ITC
-
- ity
-
- ITO
-
noun,
Prince Hirobumi [hee-raw-boo-mee] /ˈhi rɔˈbu mi/ (Show IPA), 1841–1909, Japanese statesman.
- La.
-
- Lt.
-
- MI5
-
noun,
the government's security and counterespionage service that works in liaison with Scotland Yard's Special Branch.
- Lai
-
noun,
(in medieval French literature)
- my-
-
- mi.
-
- MFT
-
- MFR
-
- MFA
-
- MCR
-
- MCP
-
- MCI
-
- Mcf
-
- LAC
-
noun,
a resinous substance deposited on the twigs of various trees in southern Asia by the female of the lac insect: used in the manufacture of varnishes, sealing wax, etc., and in the production of a red coloring matter.
Compare shellac (defs 1, 2).
- Mat
-
noun,
a piece of fabric made of plaited or woven rushes, straw, hemp, or similar fiber, or of some other pliant material, as rubber, used as a protective covering on a floor or other surface, to wipe the shoes on, etc.
- LaF
-
- OFr
-
- OFM
-
- oic
-
- fic
-
- pf.
-
- FAO
-
- PCM
-
- PCI
-
- PCF
-
- FAR
-
Idioms,
a far cry (from). cry (def 27).
- FAT
-
noun,
any of several white or yellowish greasy substances, forming the chief part of adipose tissue of animals and also occurring in plants, that when pure are colorless, odorless, and tasteless and are either solid or liquid esters of glycerol with fatty acids; fats are insoluble in water or cold alcohol but soluble in ether, chloroform, or benzene: used in the manufacture of soap, paints, and other protective coatings and in cooking.
- FCA
-
- fcy
-
- fcp
-
- Fia
-
- FYI
-
- py-
-
- fil
-
noun,
fils.
- FIO
-
- FIR
-
noun,
any coniferous tree belonging to the genus Abies, of the pine family, characterized by its pyramidal style of growth, flat needles, and erect cones.
- FIT
-
noun,
the manner in which a thing fits:
- Fl.
-
- Flo
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Florence.
- fm.
-
- FMC
-
- Foy
-
noun,
Chiefly Scot. a farewell gift, feast, or drink.
- fop
-
noun,
a man who is excessively vain and concerned about his dress, appearance, and manners.
- FOT
-
- FPC
-
- pfc
-
- PIA
-
noun,
a female given name.
- FPO
-
- CPR
-
- PLC
-
- COT
-
noun,
a light portable bed, especially one of canvas on a folding frame.
- CPA
-
- PLA
-
- PL1
-
noun,
Computers. a high-level programming language that is designed for solving problems in science and engineering as well as in business data processing.
- pl.
-
- CPI
-
- CPL
-
- CPM
-
- PIT
-
noun,
a naturally formed or excavated hole or cavity in the ground:
- CPO
-
- pir
-
noun,
a term of respect for the head of a religious group, especially in Pakistan and various areas of the Middle and Near East.
- pya
-
noun,
an aluminum coin of Burma, the 100th part of a kyat.
- PIO
-
- Pym
-
noun,
John, 1584–1643, English statesman.
- pim
-
plural,
personal information manager.
- CRP
-
- CRT
-
- CTA
-
- ctf
-
- ltr
-
- fo.
-
- FAA
-
- Fay
-
noun,
a fairy.
- PIC
-
noun,
a movie.
- FPM
-
- fly
-
noun,
a strip of material sewn along one edge of a garment opening for concealing buttons, zippers, or other fasteners.
- Fr.
-
abbreviation,
Father.
- orc
-
noun,
any of several cetaceans, as a grampus.
- OTA
-
- FTC
-
- IRA
-
noun,
a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
- Om.
-
- oma
-
plural,
a noun suffix used to form names of tumors, of the kind specified by the base:
- ORT
-
noun,
Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
- FRC
-
- ory
-
- Fry
-
noun,
a dish of something fried.
- Pa.
-
- Ora
-
noun,
plural of os2 .
- Frl
-
- fro
-
Idioms,
to and fro, alternating from one place to another; back and forth:
- OPA
-
- Fra
-
noun,
a title of address for a friar or brother.
- FTP
-
noun,
File Transfer Protocol: a software protocol for exchanging information between computers over a network.
- opt
-
Verb phrases,
opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
- OPM
-
- ft.
-
- Ola
-
- ot-
-
- pc.
-
- pm.
-
- io-
-
- Pr.
-
- pt.
-
- Ia.
-
- OIr
-
- PTO
-
- OIt
-
- PAC
-
noun,
pack1 (def 1).
- oil
-
noun,
any of a large class of substances typically unctuous, viscous, combustible, liquid at ordinary temperatures, and soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water: used for anointing, perfuming, lubricating, illuminating, heating, etc.
- A.
-
noun,
Agnolo (di Cosimo di Mariano) [ah-nyaw-law dee kaw-zee-maw dee mah-ryah-naw] /ˈɑ nyɔ lɔ di ˈkɔ zi mɔ di mɑˈryɑ nɔ/ (Show IPA), 1502–72, Italian painter.
- MA
-
noun,
mother1 .
- M.
-
- i.
-
- LF
-
- f.
-
noun,
(Paul) Felix (Edler von Münzberg) [poul fey-liks eyd-luh r fuh n mynts-berk] /paʊl ˈfeɪ lɪks ˈeɪd lər fən ˈmüntsˌbɛrk/ (Show IPA), 1863–1942, Austrian composer, conductor, and writer.
- ly
-
- TP
-
- FC
-
- MP
-
- RO
-
- oy
-
noun,
a grandchild.
- AI
-
noun,
a three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, inhabiting forests of southern Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil, having a diet apparently restricted to the leaves of the trumpet-tree, and sounding a high-pitched cry when disturbed.
- Y.
-
- CM
-
- OA
-
- LR
-
- ic
-
- LM
-
- LO
-
adjective,
an informal, simplified spelling of low1 , used especially in labeling or advertising commercial products:
- YT
-
- AO
-
- AA
-
noun,
basaltic lava having a rough surface.
- ol
-
- O.
-
- L2
-
- FP
-
- RA
-
noun,
the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
- yr
-
- PI
-
noun,
the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
- YA
-
noun,
the 28th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
- R.
-
- ty
-
- TI
-
noun,
the syllable for the seventh tone of a diatonic scale.
- IP
-
- IT
-
noun,
(in children's games) the player called upon to perform some task, as, in tag, the one who must catch the other players.
- TC
-
- yl
-
- PO
-
noun,
a chamber pot.
- RC
-
- cy
-
noun,
a male given name, form of Cyrus.
- yo
-
interjection,
(used as an exclamation to get someone's attention, express excitement, greet someone, etc.)
- RI
-
- Yi
-
noun,
(in Chinese ethical philosophy) faithful performance of one's specified duties to society.
- P.
-
noun,
Paul (Johann von) [poul yoh-hahn fuh n] /paʊl ˈyoʊ hɑn fən/ (Show IPA), 1830–1914, German playwright, novelist, poet, and short-story writer: Nobel Prize 1910.
- FA
-
noun,
the syllable used for the fourth tone of a diatonic scale.
- MF
-
- RP
-
- ry
-
- RF
-
- t.
-
- T1
-
- TA
-
noun,
the 16th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
- TM
-
- IF
-
noun,
a supposition; uncertain possibility:
- L1
-
- TL
-
- LP
-
plural,
a phonograph record played at 33 1/3 r.p.m.; long-playing record.
- LI
-
noun,
the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
- LC
-
- fy
-
- L.
-
- FI
-
noun,
the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the fourth and fifth degrees of a scale.