Anagrams of conceptualism

Word conceptualism has 3539 anagrams that can be made by using the letters of conceptualism.

11 letter words you can make with conceptualism

speculation
noun, the contemplation or consideration of some subject:
contumacies
noun, stubborn perverseness or rebelliousness; willful and obstinate resistance or disobedience to authority.
compliances
noun, the act of conforming, acquiescing, or yielding.
culminates
verb (used with object), to bring to a close; complete; climax:
pneumatics
noun, the branch of physics that deals with the mechanical properties of air and other gases.
inosculate
verb (used with or without object), to unite by openings, as arteries in anastomosis.
compliance
noun, the act of conforming, acquiescing, or yielding.
inculpates
verb (used with object), to charge with fault; blame; accuse.
inculcates
verb (used with object), to implant by repeated statement or admonition; teach persistently and earnestly (usually followed by upon or in):
complacent
adjective, pleased, especially with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied:
complicate
verb (used with object), to make complex, intricate, involved, or difficult:
conceptual
adjective, pertaining to concepts or to the forming of concepts.
cacomistle
noun, Also, cacomixle [kak-uh-mis-uh l, -mik-suh l] /ˈkæk əˌmɪs əl, -ˌmɪk səl/ (Show IPA). Also called bassarisk, ringtail, coon cat. a carnivorous animal, Bassariscus astutus, of Mexico and the southwestern U.S., related to the raccoon but smaller, with a sharper snout and longer tail.
inoculates
verb (used with object), to implant (a disease agent or antigen) in a person, animal, or plant to produce a disease for study or to stimulate disease resistance.
emulations
noun, effort or desire to equal or excel others.
seal-point
noun, a Siamese cat having a fawn-colored body and dark-brown points.
point-lace
noun, lace made with a needle rather than with bobbins; needlepoint.
tumplines
noun, a strap or sling passed around the chest or forehead to help support a pack carried on a person's back.
complines
noun, the last of the seven canonical hours, or the service for it, originally occurring after the evening meal but now usually following immediately upon vespers.
manciples
noun, an officer or steward of a monastery, college, etc., authorized to purchase provisions.
calumnies
noun, a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something:
policeman
noun, a member of a police force or body.
compliant
adjective, complying; obeying, obliging, or yielding, especially in a submissive way:
simpleton
noun, an ignorant, foolish, or silly person.
tenacious
adjective, holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of):
apneustic
adjective, having no open spiracles, as the tracheal systems of certain aquatic insect larvae.
complects
verb (used with object), to interweave; intertwine.
culminate
verb (used with object), to bring to a close; complete; climax:
Muscatine
noun, a city in E Iowa, on the Mississippi.
succinate
noun, a salt or ester of succinic acid.
Ptolemaic
adjective, of or relating to Ptolemy or his system of astronomy.
complaint
noun, an expression of discontent, regret, pain, censure, resentment, or grief; lament; faultfinding:
emulation
noun, effort or desire to equal or excel others.
scapolite
noun, any of a group of minerals of variable composition, essentially silicates of aluminum, calcium, and sodium, occurring as massive aggregates or tetragonal crystals.
columnist
noun, the writer or editor of a newspaper or magazine column.
scopulate
adjective, broom-shaped; brushlike.
ectoplasm
noun, Biology. the outer portion of the cytoplasm of a cell. Compare endoplasm.
Noctiluca
noun, a dinoflagellate of the genus Noctiluca, capable of producing light and, in groups, of causing a luminous appearance of the sea.
companies
noun, a number of individuals assembled or associated together; group of people.
occultism
noun, belief in the existence of secret, mysterious, or supernatural agencies.
sectional
noun, a sofa composed of several independent sections that can be arranged individually or in various combinations.
coastline
noun, the outline or contour of a coast; shoreline.
poultices
noun, a soft, moist mass of cloth, bread, meal, herbs, etc., applied hot as a medicament to the body.
mislocate
verb (used with object), to misplace.
pulsation
noun, the act of pulsating; beating or throbbing.
encaustic
noun, a work of art produced by an encaustic process.
pulmonate
noun, a pulmonate gastropod.
encomiast
noun, a person who utters or writes an encomium; eulogist.
ptomaines
noun, any of a class of foul-smelling nitrogenous substances produced by bacteria during putrefaction of animal or plant protein: formerly thought to be toxic.
autoecism
noun, the development of the entire life cycle of a parasitic fungus on a single host or group of hosts.
complains
verb (used without object), to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault:
antipoles
noun, the opposite pole.
Masculine
noun, the masculine gender.
sceptical
adjective, skeptical.
copasetic
adjective, copacetic.
plutonism
noun, the intrusion of magma and associated deep-seated processes within the earth's crust.
ice-plant
noun, a plant, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, native to the Mediterranean region, having fleshy leaves that are covered with glistening vesicles and are sometimes eaten as greens.
incompact
adjective, not compact; loose.
inculcate
verb (used with object), to implant by repeated statement or admonition; teach persistently and earnestly (usually followed by upon or in):
Platonism
noun, the philosophy or doctrines of Plato or his followers.
inculpate
verb (used with object), to charge with fault; blame; accuse.
monticule
noun, a subordinate volcanic cone.
platinums
noun, Chemistry. a heavy, grayish-white, highly malleable and ductile metallic element, resistant to most chemicals, practically unoxidizable except in the presence of bases, and fusible only at extremely high temperatures: used for making chemical and scientific apparatus, as a catalyst in the oxidation of ammonia to nitric acid, and in jewelry. Symbol: Pt; atomic weight: 195.09; atomic number: 78; specific gravity: 21.5 at 20°C.
micaceous
adjective, consisting of, containing, or resembling mica.
inoculate
verb (used with object), to implant (a disease agent or antigen) in a person, animal, or plant to produce a disease for study or to stimulate disease resistance.
platinous
adjective, containing bivalent platinum.
Canticles
noun, one of the nonmetrical hymns or chants, chiefly from the Bible, used in church services.
consulate
noun, the premises officially occupied by a consul.
copulates
adjective, connected; joined.
euplastic
adjective, capable of being transformed into organized tissue.
conceptus
noun, the embryo and associated membranes of humans and other highly developed animals.
pneumatic
noun, a pneumatic tire.
laconicum
noun, the sudatorium of an ancient Roman bath.
clean-cut
adjective, having distinct, regular shape:
pinaceous
adjective, belonging to the plant family Pinaceae.
campesino
noun, (in Latin America) a peasant or farmer.
pneumato-
spiculate
adjective, having the form of a spicule.
melanotic
adjective, of or affected with melanosis.
moccasin
noun, a heelless shoe made entirely of soft leather, as deerskin, with the sole brought up and attached to a piece of u -shaped leather on top of the foot, worn originally by the American Indians.
Comaneci
noun, Nadia [nah-dee-uh,, nahd-yuh] /ˈnɑ di ə,, ˈnɑd yə/ (Show IPA), born 1961, Romanian gymnast.
Moluccas
plural noun, a group of islands in Indonesia, between Sulawesi (Celebes) and New Guinea. About 30,000 sq. mi. (78,000 sq. km).
soupmeat
noun, beef used for making soup stock.
semantic
adjective, of, relating to, or arising from the different meanings of words or other symbols:
cosecant
noun, (in a right triangle) the ratio of the hypotenuse to the side opposite a given angle.
cosmetic
noun, a powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc.
musicale
noun, a music program forming the main part of a social occasion.
Comenius
noun, John Amos (Jan Amos Komenský) 1592–1670, Moravian educational reformer and bishop.
copulate
adjective, connected; joined.
compacts
noun, a small case containing a mirror, face powder, a puff, and sometimes rouge.
sea-lion
noun, any of several large eared seals, as Eumetopias jubatus (Steller's sea lion) of the northern Pacific, and Zalophus californicus (California sea lion) of the Pacific coast of North America.
monastic
noun, a member of a monastic community or order, especially a monk.
seamount
noun, a submarine mountain rising several hundred fathoms above the floor of the sea but having its summit well below the surface of the water.
antipole
noun, the opposite pole.
Anicetus
noun, Saint, pope a.d. 155?–166?.
compiles
verb (used with object), to put together (documents, selections, or other materials) in one book or work.
septimal
adjective, of or based on the number seven.
muscatel
noun, a sweet wine made from muscat grapes.
conceals
verb (used with object), to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight:
computes
noun, computation:
sit-upon
noun, a piece of waterproof fabric or other material carried by campers, hikers, etc., and used for sitting on wet surfaces.
conceits
noun, an excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability, importance, wit, etc.
compline
noun, the last of the seven canonical hours, or the service for it, originally occurring after the evening meal but now usually following immediately upon vespers.
complies
verb (used without object), to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree (sometimes followed by with):
complice
noun, an accomplice or associate.
Consuela
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “consolation.”.
societal
adjective, noting or pertaining to large social groups, or to their activities, customs, etc.
semolina
noun, a granular, milled product of durum wheat, consisting almost entirely of endosperm particles, used chiefly in the making of pasta.
complect
verb (used with object), to interweave; intertwine.
apolunes
noun, the point in a lunar orbit that is farthest from the moon.
compleat
adjective, highly skilled and accomplished in all aspects; complete; total:
apomicts
noun, an organism produced by apomixis.
contemp.
solatium
noun, something given in compensation for inconvenience, loss, injury, or the like; recompense.
simulant
noun, a person or thing that simulates.
complain
verb (used without object), to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault:
Solimena
noun, Francesco [frahn-ches-kaw] /frɑnˈtʃɛs kɔ/ (Show IPA), 1657–1747, Italian painter.
cuneatic
adjective, cuneiform; cuneate.
coal-pit
noun, a pit where coal is dug.
neoplasm
noun, a new, often uncontrolled growth of abnormal tissue; tumor.
pantoums
noun, a Malay verse form consisting of an indefinite number of quatrains with the second and fourth lines of each quatrain repeated as the first and third lines of the following one.
impanels
verb (used with object), to enter on a panel or list for jury duty.
Plutonic
adjective, noting or pertaining to a class of igneous rocks that have solidified far below the earth's surface.
canopies
noun, a covering, usually of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, exalted personage, or sacred object.
P-Celtic
noun, the subbranch of Celtic in which the Proto-Indo-European kw -sound became a p -sound. Welsh, Breton, Cornish, and Gaulish belong to P-Celtic.
patinous
adjective, patinated.
campsite
noun, a place used or suitable for camping.
campions
noun, any of several plants of the genera Lychnis and Silene, having white, pink, or reddish flowers.
pelicans
noun, any of several large, totipalmate, fish-eating birds of the family Pelecanidae, having a large bill with a distensible pouch.
pantiles
noun, a roofing tile straight in its length but curved in its width to overlap the next tile.
camisole
noun, a short garment worn underneath a sheer bodice to conceal the underwear.
cleanout
noun, an act of cleaning out.
polecats
noun, a European mammal, Mustela putorius, of the weasel family, having a blackish fur and ejecting a fetid fluid when attacked or disturbed. Compare ferret1 (def 1).
polemics
noun, the art or practice of disputation or controversy:
polemist
noun, a person who is engaged or versed in polemics.
cleanups
noun, the act or process of cleaning up.
canticle
noun, one of the nonmetrical hymns or chants, chiefly from the Bible, used in church services.
pentomic
adjective, pertaining to or characterizing the organization of an army division into five groups, each with supporting units, geared to maneuver in keeping with the requirements of atomic warfare.
panicles
noun, a compound raceme.
Capsicum
noun, any plant of the genus Capsicum, of the nightshade family, as C. annuum, the common pepper of the garden, occurring in many varieties.
cautions
noun, alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness:
pi-meson
noun, pion.
captious
adjective, apt to notice and make much of trivial faults or defects; faultfinding; difficult to please.
pimentos
noun, pimiento.
platino-
capstone
noun, a finishing stone of a structure.
platinum
noun, Chemistry. a heavy, grayish-white, highly malleable and ductile metallic element, resistant to most chemicals, practically unoxidizable except in the presence of bases, and fusible only at extremely high temperatures: used for making chemical and scientific apparatus, as a catalyst in the oxidation of ammonia to nitric acid, and in jewelry. Symbol: Pt; atomic weight: 195.09; atomic number: 78; specific gravity: 21.5 at 20°C.
Plotinus
noun, a.d. 205?–270? Roman philosopher, born in Egypt.
Platonic
adjective, of, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or his doctrines:
centimos
noun, the 100th part of the monetary units of various countries, as Costa Rica, Equatorial Guinea, Paraguay, and Venezuela.
petunias
noun, any garden plant belonging to the genus Petunia, of the nightshade family, native to tropical America, having funnel-shaped flowers of various colors.
pleonasm
noun, the use of more words than are necessary to express an idea; redundancy.
pleuston
noun, a buoyant mat of weeds, algae, and associated organisms that floats on or near the surface of a lake, river, or other body of fresh water.
capelins
noun, either of two small fishes of the smelt family, Mallotus villosus, of coastal North American waters, or M. catervarius, of the North Pacific.
petalous
adjective, having petals.
polentas
noun, (especially in Italian cooking) a thick mush of cornmeal.
Clematis
noun, any of numerous plants or woody vines of the genus Clematis, including many species cultivated for their showy, variously colored flowers.
scapulo-
cocaines
noun, a bitter, crystalline alkaloid, C 17 H 21 NO 4 , obtained from coca leaves, used as a local anesthetic and also widely used as an illicit drug for its stimulant and euphorigenic properties.
Pulesati
plural noun, the ancient Assyrian name of the Philistines.
pulmonic
adjective, pulmonary.
octuples
noun, Rowing. a shell rowed by a crew of eight, each rower using a pair of oars.
occupies
adjective, (usually initial capital letter) of or relating to a protest about a social or political issue, as in Occupy movement; Occupy protest; Occupy candidate:
auctions
noun, Also called public sale. a publicly held sale at which property or goods are sold to the highest bidder.
occupant
noun, a person, family, group, or organization that lives in, occupies, or has quarters or space in or on something:
occiputs
noun, the back part of the head or skull.
ptomaine
noun, any of a class of foul-smelling nitrogenous substances produced by bacteria during putrefaction of animal or plant protein: formerly thought to be toxic.
nuptials
noun, Usually, nuptials. a wedding or marriage.
noctules
noun, a large reddish insectivorous bat, Nyctalus noctula, common to Europe and Asia.
Coliseum
noun, Also, colosseum. an amphitheater, stadium, large theater, or other special building for public meetings, sporting events, exhibitions, etc.
saponite
noun, a clay mineral, hydrous magnesium aluminum silicate, belonging to the montmorillonite group: found as a soft filling in rock cavities.
nepotism
noun, patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics:
saucepot
noun, a cooking pot having a handle on each side and a close-fitting lid, used especially for stewing and simmering.
columnea
noun, any of various vines or shrubs of the genus Columnea, native to tropical America, that have tubular, showy, two-lipped flowers and are often cultivated as houseplants.
autecism
noun, autoecism.
poultice
noun, a soft, moist mass of cloth, bread, meal, herbs, etc., applied hot as a medicament to the body.
calumets
noun, a long-stemmed, ornamented tobacco pipe used by North American Indians on ceremonial occasions, especially in token of peace.
calcites
noun, one of the commonest minerals, calcium carbonate, CaCO 3 , found in a great variety of crystalline forms: a major constituent of limestone, marble, and chalk; calc-spar.
panelist
noun, a member of a small group of persons gathered for formal public discussion, judging, playing a radio or television game, etc.
Pactolus
noun, a small river in Asia Minor, in ancient Lydia: famous for the gold washed from its sands.
calicoes
noun, a plain-woven cotton cloth printed with a figured pattern, usually on one side.
outplace
verb (used with object), to provide outplacement for.
calciums
noun, a silver-white divalent metal, occurring combined in limestone, chalk, gypsum, etc., occurring also in vertebrates and other animals, as a component of bone, skeletal mass, shell, etc., and as a necessary element in nerve conduction, heartbeat, muscle contraction, and many other physiological functions. Symbol: Ca; atomic weight: 40.08; atomic number: 20; specific gravity: 1.55 at 20°C.
outpaces
verb (used with object), to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance:
calcines
noun, material resulting from calcination; calx.
poulaine
noun, a shoe or boot with an elongated pointed toe, fashionable in the 15th century.
outlines
noun, the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour.
outleaps
verb (used with object), to leap ahead of or over.
pontiacs
noun, c1720–69, North American Indian, chief of the Ottawa tribe: commander during the Pontiac War 1763–64.
osculate
verb (used with object), to bring into close contact or union.
osculant
adjective, united by certain common characteristics.
close-in
adjective, near, as to a common center; adjacent, especially to a city:
posticum
noun, epinaos.
misplace
verb (used with object), to put in a wrong place.
simulate
adjective, Archaic. simulated.
spiccato
adjective, (of violin music) performed with short, abrupt, rebounding motions of the bow.
maintops
noun, a platform at the head of the lower mainmast.
aliments
noun, that which nourishes; nutriment; food.
alinotum
noun, the plate to which the wings are attached on the notum of an insect.
unclamps
verb (used with object), to undo the clamps of:
ectopias
noun, the usually congenital displacement of an organ or part.
insulate
verb (used with object), to cover, line, or separate with a material that prevents or reduces the passage, transfer, or leakage of heat, electricity, or sound:
lunacies
noun, insanity; mental disorder.
tampions
noun, a plug or stopper placed in the muzzle of a piece of ordnance when not in use, to keep out dampness and dust.
lunatics
noun, (no longer in technical use; now considered offensive) an insane person.
cutlines
noun, a caption or legend accompanying a cut or illustration in a publication.
cuticles
noun, the nonliving epidermis that surrounds the edges of the fingernail or toenail.
linocuts
noun, a cut made from a design cut into linoleum mounted on a block of wood.
supinate
verb (used with object), to turn to a supine position; rotate (the hand or foot) so that the palm or sole is upward.
accustom
verb (used with object), to familiarize by custom or use; habituate:
manciple
noun, an officer or steward of a monastery, college, etc., authorized to purchase provisions.
potlines
noun, a row of electrolytic cells for reducing certain metals, as aluminum, from fused salts.
maniples
noun, (in ancient Rome) a subdivision of a legion, consisting of 60 or 120 men.
unplaits
verb (used with object), to alter from a plaited state; unbraid, as hair.
unpolite
adjective, impolite.
alumino-
accounts
noun, an oral or written description of particular events or situations; narrative:
elations
noun, a feeling or state of great joy or pride; exultant gladness; high spirits.
aconites
noun, any plant belonging to the genus Aconitum, of the buttercup family, having irregular flowers usually in loose clusters, including species with poisonous and medicinal properties.
alunites
noun, a mineral, a hydrous sulfate of potassium and aluminum, KAl 3 (SO 4) 2 (OH) 6 , commonly occurring in fine-grained masses.
emulsion
noun, Physical Chemistry. any colloidal suspension of a liquid in another liquid.
Topelius
noun, Zakarias [sah-kah-ree-ahs] /ˌsɑ kɑˈri ɑs/ (Show IPA), 1818–98, Finnish poet and novelist.
aesculin
noun, esculin.
lean-tos
noun, a shack or shed supported at one side by trees or posts and having an inclined roof.
ton-mile
noun, a unit of freight transportation measurement equivalent to a ton of freight transported one mile.
lections
noun, a version of a passage in a particular copy or edition of a text; a variant reading.
lampions
noun, a small lamp, especially a small oil lamp with a tinted glass chimney, formerly very popular as a source of illumination on carriages.
toenails
noun, a nail of a toe.
laminous
adjective, laminate; laminose.
laminose
adjective, laminate; laminar.
tumpline
noun, a strap or sling passed around the chest or forehead to help support a pack carried on a person's back.
acoustic
noun, Obsolete. a remedy for deafness or imperfect hearing.
leucomas
noun, leukoma.
Alcinous
noun, king of the Phaeacians and father of Nausicaä and Laodamas.
limacons
noun, a plane curve generated by the locus of a point on a line at a fixed distance from the point of intersection of the line with a fixed circle, as the line revolves about a point on the circumference of the circle. Equation: r = a cosθ + b.
lacunose
adjective, full of or having lacunae.
tunicles
noun, a vestment worn over the alb by subdeacons, as at the celebration of the Mass, and by bishops.
lactones
noun, any of a group of internal esters derived from hydroxy acids.
lacteous
adjective, milky; of the color of milk.
line-out
noun, a procedure for putting an out-of-bounds ball back in play, whereby a player outside the touchline tosses the ball high and between two lines of opposing forwards lined up perpendicular to the touchline.
laconism
noun, laconic brevity.
Masonite
insolate
verb (used with object), to expose to the sun's rays; treat by exposure to the sun's rays.
milepost
noun, any of a series of posts set up to mark distance by miles, as along a highway, or an individual post showing the distance to or from a place.
melanous
adjective, having a dark, swarthy complexion and dark-colored hair.
spumante
noun, Italian. any sparkling wine.
amniotes
noun, any vertebrate of the group Amniota, comprising the reptiles, birds, and mammals, characterized by having an amnion during the embryonic stage.
implants
noun, Medicine/Medical. any device or material, especially of an inert substance, used for repairing or replacing part of the body. medication or radioactive material inserted into tissue for sustained therapy. implantation (def 1).
spoliate
verb (used with or without object), to plunder, rob, or ruin.
11-point
counties
noun, the largest administrative division of a U.S. state:
meticals
noun, a brass coin and monetary unit of Mozambique, equal to 100 centavos: replaced the escudo in 1980.
couplets
noun, a pair of successive lines of verse, especially a pair that rhyme and are of the same length.
miscount
noun, an erroneous counting; miscalculation.
cleanup
noun, the act or process of cleaning up.
pinoles
noun, corn or wheat, dried, ground, and sweetened, usually with the flour of mesquite beans.
climate
noun, the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years.
climant
adjective, rampant, as a goat:
Palouse
noun, a river in NW Idaho and SW Washington, flowing W and S to the Snake River. 140 miles (225 km) long.
impasto
noun, the laying on of paint thickly.
pintles
noun, a pin or bolt, especially one on which something turns, as the gudgeon of a hinge.
laments
noun, an expression of grief or sorrow.
impacts
noun, the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision:
Celosia
noun, any plant of the genus Celosia, having small, usually red or yellowish flowers in dense, crested or plumelike spikes. Compare cockscomb (def 3).
esculin
noun, a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble glucoside, C 15 H 16 O 9 , obtained from the bark of the common horse chestnut and used chiefly in skin preparations as a protective against sunburn.
panicle
noun, a compound raceme.
Epsilon
noun, the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet (E, ε).
lactose
noun, Biochemistry. a disaccharide, C 12 H 22 O 11 , present in milk, that upon hydrolysis yields glucose and galactose.
piolets
noun, an ice ax used in mountaineering.
lactone
noun, any of a group of internal esters derived from hydroxy acids.
panties
noun, underpants or undershorts for women and children.
impaste
verb (used with object), to cover with or enclose in a paste.
Lacoste
noun, René [ruh-ney;; French ruh-ney] /rəˈneɪ;; French rəˈneɪ/ (Show IPA), 1905–1996, French tennis player.
pinetum
noun, an arboretum of pines and coniferous trees.
incomes
noun, the monetary payment received for goods or services, or from other sources, as rents or investments.
Paestum
noun, an ancient coastal city of Lucania, in S Italy: the extant ruins include three Greek temples and a Roman amphitheater.
caustic
noun, a caustic substance.
entoils
verb (used with object), to take in toils; ensnare; enmesh.
entopic
adjective, being or occurring in the usual place.
Osmanli
noun, an Ottoman.
placets
noun, an expression or vote of assent or sanction, indicated by the use of the Latin word placet (it pleases).
cauline
adjective, of or relating to a stem, especially pertaining to or arising from the upper part of a stem.
osmatic
adjective, of or relating to the sense of smell.
outleap
verb (used with object), to leap ahead of or over.
Latinus
noun, the father of Lavinia and king of Latium at the time of the arrival of Aeneas.
latinos
noun, a person of Latin-American descent:
outline
noun, the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour.
latices
noun, a plural of latex.
outmans
verb (used with object), to surpass in manpower.
pistole
noun, a former gold coin of Spain, equal to two escudos.
outpace
verb (used with object), to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance:
lancets
noun, a small surgical instrument, usually sharp-pointed and two-edged, for making small incisions, opening abscesses, etc.
clip-on
noun, a clip-on device, ornament, or the like.
caution
noun, alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness:
lampion
noun, a small lamp, especially a small oil lamp with a tinted glass chimney, formerly very popular as a source of illumination on carriages.
impales
verb (used with object), to fasten, stick, or fix upon a sharpened stake or the like.
epinaos
noun, a rear vestibule, as of a classical temple.
outsail
verb (used with object), to outdo in sailing; sail farther, more skillfully, or faster than.
pitmans
noun, a person who works in a pit, as in coal mining.
piteous
adjective, evoking or deserving pity; pathetic:
Laconic
adjective, using few words; expressing much in few words; concise:
outspan
noun, the act or a place of outspanning.
espanol
noun, the Spanish language.
pantile
noun, a roofing tile straight in its length but curved in its width to overlap the next tile.
Pelotas
noun, a city in S Brazil.
insculp
verb (used with object), to carve in or on something; engrave.
Eunomia
noun, one of the Horae: the personification of order.
incepts
verb (used with object), to take in; ingest.
inclasp
verb (used with object), enclasp.
inscape
noun, the unique essence or inner nature of a person, place, thing, or event, especially depicted in poetry or a work of art.
eutocia
noun, normal childbirth.
Eutopia
noun, a place in which human society, natural conditions, etc., are so ideally perfect that there is complete contentment.
cinemas
noun, Chiefly British. motion picture.
inclose
verb (used with object), enclose.
centimo
noun, the 100th part of the monetary units of various countries, as Costa Rica, Equatorial Guinea, Paraguay, and Venezuela.
pencils
noun, a slender tube of wood, metal, plastic, etc., containing a core or strip of graphite, a solid coloring material, or the like, used for writing or drawing.
imputes
verb (used with object), to attribute or ascribe:
incluse
noun, recluse (def 2).
inlaces
verb (used with object), enlace.
Iapetus
noun, Classical Mythology. a Titan, son of Uranus and Gaea.
pileous
adjective, hairy or furry.
penults
noun, the next to the last syllable in a word.
Pilatus
noun, a mountain in central Switzerland, near Lucerne: a peak of the Alps; cable railway. 6998 feet (2130 meters).
Petsamo
noun, Finnish name of Pechenga.
Petunia
noun, any garden plant belonging to the genus Petunia, of the nightshade family, native to tropical America, having funnel-shaped flowers of various colors.
centums
noun, one hundred.
piculet
noun, any of numerous small, tropical woodpeckers, chiefly of the genus Picumnus, that lack stiffened shafts in the tail feathers.
piceous
adjective, of, relating to, or resembling pitch.
pectous
adjective, of, relating to, or consisting of pectin or protopectin.
Insecta
noun, the class comprising the insects.
impetus
noun, a moving force; impulse; stimulus:
patines
noun, patina.
icecaps
noun, a thick cover of ice over an area, sloping in all directions from the center.
implant
noun, Medicine/Medical. any device or material, especially of an inert substance, used for repairing or replacing part of the body. medication or radioactive material inserted into tissue for sustained therapy. implantation (def 1).
isolate
noun, a person, thing, or group that is set apart or isolated, as for purposes of study.
clastic
adjective, Biology. breaking up into fragments or separate portions; dividing into parts.
estamin
noun, a worsted fabric constructed in twill weave with a rough surface.
pantoum
noun, a Malay verse form consisting of an indefinite number of quatrains with the second and fourth lines of each quatrain repeated as the first and third lines of the following one.
Estonia
noun, a republic in N Europe, on the Baltic, S of the Gulf of Finland: an independent republic 1918–40; annexed by the Soviet Union 1940; regained independence 1991. 17,413 sq. mi. (45,100 sq. km). Capital: Tallinn.
ipecacs
noun, the dried root of a shrubby South American plant, Cephaelis ipecacuanha, of the madder family.
Pimento
noun, pimiento.
Clapton
noun, Eric, born 1945, English blues and rock guitarist and composer.
pastime
noun, something that serves to make time pass agreeably; a pleasant means of amusement, recreation, or sport:
inulase
noun, an enzyme that converts insulin to levulose.
pectins
noun, a white, amorphous, colloidal carbohydrate of high molecular weight occurring in ripe fruits, especially in apples, currants, etc., and used in fruit jellies, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics for its thickening and emulsifying properties and its ability to solidify to a gel.
citoles
noun, cittern.
patulin
noun, a toxic antibiotic, C 7 H 6 O 4 , derived from various fungi, as Penicillium patulum and Aspergillus clavatus.
etalons
noun, an interferometer consisting of two glass plates that reflect approximately half of each ray of light incident upon them and that are separated by a small, fixed distance: used to compare wavelengths and to study atomic spectra.
impones
verb (used with object), to wager; stake.
inspect
verb (used with object), to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically:
Pauline
noun, a female given name.
Paulist
noun, a member of the “Missionary Society of St. Paul the Apostle,” a community of priests founded in New York in 1858.
lean-to
noun, a shack or shed supported at one side by trees or posts and having an inclined roof.
impulse
noun, the influence of a particular feeling, mental state, etc.:
centals
noun, hundredweight (def 1).
peccant
adjective, sinning; guilty of a moral offense.
launces
noun, sand lance.
enclasp
verb (used with object), to hold in or as in a clasp or embrace.
opulent
adjective, characterized by or exhibiting opulence:
maniocs
noun, cassava.
conceal
verb (used with object), to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight:
conatus
noun, an effort or striving.
Comtian
noun, a follower of the philosophy of Auguste Comte.
catnips
noun, a plant, Nepeta cataria, of the mint family, having egg-shaped leaves containing aromatic oils that are a cat attractant.
melanic
adjective, Pathology. melanotic.
Masonic
adjective, pertaining to or characteristic of Freemasons or Freemasonry.
cultism
noun, the practices and devotions of a cult.
Manitou
noun, (among the Algonquian Indians) a supernatural being that controls nature; a spirit, deity, or object that possesses supernatural power.
compute
noun, computation:
muscone
noun, an oily, very slightly water-soluble, large cyclic ketone containing a 15-membered ring, C 16 H 30 O, obtained from musk: used in the perfume industry.
musical
noun, Also called musical comedy. a play or motion picture in which the story line is interspersed with or developed by songs, dances, and the like.
maniple
noun, (in ancient Rome) a subdivision of a legion, consisting of 60 or 120 men.
maltose
noun, a white, crystalline, water-soluble sugar, C 12 H 22 O 11 ⋅H 2 O, formed by the action of diastase, especially from malt, on starch: used chiefly as a nutrient, as a sweetener, and in culture media.
conceit
noun, an excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability, importance, wit, etc.
cupolas
noun, Architecture. a light structure on a dome or roof, serving as a belfry, lantern, or belvedere. a dome, especially one covering a circular or polygonal area.
malonic
adjective, of or derived from malonic acid; propanedioic.
malison
noun, a curse.
Malines
noun, Also, maline. a delicate net resembling tulle, originally made by hand in the town of Mechlin, Belgium.
malices
noun, desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another, either because of a hostile impulse or out of deep-seated meanness:
cuticle
noun, the nonliving epidermis that surrounds the edges of the fingernail or toenail.
maintop
noun, a platform at the head of the lower mainmast.
macules
noun, mackle.
cutline
noun, a caption or legend accompanying a cut or illustration in a publication.
luteins
noun, Also called xanthophyll. a yellow-red, water-insoluble, crystalline, carotenoid alcohol, C 40 H 56 O 2 , found in the petals of marigold and certain other flowers, egg yolk, algae, and corpora lutea: used chiefly in the biochemical study of the carotenoids.
lupines
noun, any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Lupinus, of the legume family, as L. albus (white lupine) of Europe, bearing edible seeds, or L. perennis, of the eastern U.S., having tall, dense clusters of blue, pink, or white flowers.
compile
verb (used with object), to put together (documents, selections, or other materials) in one book or work.
compels
verb (used with object), to force or drive, especially to a course of action:
melano-
meltons
noun, a heavily fulled cloth, often of wool, tightly constructed and finished with a smooth face concealing the weave, used for overcoats, hunting jackets, etc.
lumpens
noun, a lumpen individual or group.
Montale
noun, Eugenio [e-oo-je-nyaw] /ˌɛ uˈdʒɛ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1896–1981, Italian poet: Nobel prize 1975.
minutes
noun, the sixtieth part (1/60) of an hour; sixty seconds.
Costain
noun, Thomas Bertram, 1885–1965, U.S. novelist, historian, and editor, born in Canada.
Coueism
noun, a method of self-help stressing autosuggestion, popular especially in the U.S. c1920 and featuring the slogan “Day by day in every way I am getting better and better.”.
moisten
verb (used with or without object), to make or become moist.
minuets
noun, a slow, stately dance in triple meter, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.
council
noun, an assembly of persons summoned or convened for consultation, deliberation, or advice.
counsel
noun, advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another.
copulas
noun, something that connects or links together.
Molucca
plural noun, a group of islands in Indonesia, between Sulawesi (Celebes) and New Guinea. About 30,000 sq. mi. (78,000 sq. km).
Mineola
noun, a village on W Long Island, in SE New York.
monesia
noun, a preparation extracted from the bark of a South American tree, Pradosia lactescens, and used chiefly as an astringent and as an expectorant.
Miletus
noun, Classical Mythology. a son of Apollo and Aria, and the founder of the city of Miletus.
couples
noun, two of the same sort considered together; pair.
concept
noun, a general notion or idea; conception.
couplet
noun, a pair of successive lines of verse, especially a pair that rhyme and are of the same length.
contuse
verb (used with object), to injure (tissue), especially without breaking the skin; bruise.
metopic
adjective, of or relating to the forehead; frontal.
Moulins
noun, a nearly vertical shaft or cavity worn in a glacier by surface water falling through a crack in the ice.
Mountie
noun, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
consume
verb (used with object), to destroy or expend by use; use up.
consult
noun, a consultation.
metical
noun, a brass coin and monetary unit of Mozambique, equal to 100 centavos: replaced the escudo in 1980.
coniums
noun, the poison hemlock, Conium maculatum.
muletas
noun, a red cloth similar to but smaller than a capa and manipulated by a stick set into one of the three holes in or near the center, for use by a matador in guiding the course of the bull's attack in the stage of the fight preparatory to the kill.
concise
adjective, expressing or covering much in few words; brief in form but comprehensive in scope; succinct; terse:
menials
noun, a domestic servant.
Mencius
noun, c380–289 b.c, Chinese philosopher.
lunatic
noun, (no longer in technical use; now considered offensive) an insane person.
Ecclus.
closeup
noun, a photograph taken at close range or with a long focal-length lens, on a relatively large scale.
encamps
verb (used with object), to make into a camp.
Cocteau
noun, Jean [zhahn] /ʒɑ̃/ (Show IPA), 1889–1963, French author and painter.
cocaine
noun, a bitter, crystalline alkaloid, C 17 H 21 NO 4 , obtained from coca leaves, used as a local anesthetic and also widely used as an illicit drug for its stimulant and euphorigenic properties.
limacon
noun, a plane curve generated by the locus of a point on a line at a fixed distance from the point of intersection of the line with a fixed circle, as the line revolves about a point on the circumference of the circle. Equation: r = a cosθ + b.
occults
noun, the supernatural or supernatural agencies and affairs considered as a whole (usually preceded by the).
leucoma
noun, leukoma.
Oceanic
adjective, of, living in, or produced by the ocean:
Oceanus
noun, a Titan who was the son of Uranus and Gaea, the consort of Tethys, and the father of the river gods and Oceanids.
octanes
noun, any of 18 isomeric saturated hydrocarbons having the formula C 8 H 18 , some of which are obtained in the distillation and cracking of petroleum.
octuple
noun, Rowing. a shell rowed by a crew of eight, each rower using a pair of oars.
leptons
noun, an aluminum coin of modern Greece until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a drachma.
Lepanto
noun, Greek Návpaktos. a seaport in W Greece, on the Lepanto Strait: Turkish sea power destroyed here 1571.
oculist
noun, ophthalmologist.
costume
noun, a style of dress, including accessories and hairdos, especially that peculiar to a nation, region, group, or historical period.
coeliac
adjective, celiac.
encomia
noun, a formal expression of high praise; eulogy:
Lecuona
noun, Ernesto [er-nes-taw] /ɛrˈnɛs tɔ/ (Show IPA), 1896–1963, Cuban composer.
oilcans
noun, a can having a long spout through which oil is poured or squirted to lubricate machinery or the like.
lection
noun, a version of a passage in a particular copy or edition of a text; a variant reading.
lectins
noun, any of a group of proteins that bind to particular carbohydrates in the manner of an antibody and are commonly extracted from plants for use as an agglutinin, as in clumping red blood cells for blood typing.
oilcups
noun, a closed cup or can supplying lubricant to a bearing or bearings.
onliest
Idioms, only too, as a matter of fact; extremely: unfortunately; very:
Opaline
adjective, of or like opal; opalescent.
opiates
noun, a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
optical
noun, opticals, optical effects.
optimal
adjective, optimum (def 3).
optimes
noun, (formerly at Cambridge University, England) a student taking second or third honors in the mathematical tripos. Compare wrangler (def 2).
entails
noun, the act of entailing.
elusion
noun, the act of eluding; evasion.
occiput
noun, the back part of the head or skull.
ectopia
noun, the usually congenital displacement of an organ or part.
elation
noun, a feeling or state of great joy or pride; exultant gladness; high spirits.
COMPACT
noun, a small case containing a mirror, face powder, a puff, and sometimes rouge.
Comines
noun, Philippe de [fee-leep duh] /fiˈlip də/ (Show IPA), 1445?–1511? French historian and diplomat.
comices
comical
adjective, producing laughter; amusing; funny:
ectopic
adjective, occurring in an abnormal position or place; displaced.
loments
noun, a pod that is contracted in the spaces between the seeds and that breaks at maturity into one-seeded indehiscent joints.
comatic
adjective, of, relating to, or blurred as a result of a coma.
comates
noun, a mate or companion.
locates
verb (used with object), to identify or discover the place or location of:
nematic
adjective, noting a mesomorphic state in which the arrangement of the molecules is linear.
nemato-
elastic
noun, webbing, or material in the form of a band, made elastic, as with strips of rubber.
elastin
noun, a protein constituting the basic substance of elastic tissue.
lipomas
noun, a benign tumor consisting of fat tissue.
eluants
noun, a liquid used for elution.
linocut
noun, a cut made from a design cut into linoleum mounted on a block of wood.
Nicetas
noun, Saint Ignatius (def 2).
Nicolet
noun, Jean [zhahn] /ʒɑ̃/ (Show IPA), 1598–1642, French explorer in America.
lineups
noun, a particular order or disposition of persons or things as arranged or drawn up for action, inspection, etc.
Nilotes
noun, a member of any of several indigenous black peoples of the Sudan and eastern Africa.
noctule
noun, a large reddish insectivorous bat, Nyctalus noctula, common to Europe and Asia.
limpets
noun, any of various marine gastropods with a low conical shell open beneath, often browsing on rocks at the shoreline and adhering when disturbed.
noetics
noun, the science of the intellect or of pure thought; reasoning.
Coleman
noun, Cy (Seymour Kaufman) 1929–2004, U.S. theatrical composer and jazz pianist.
notices
noun, an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning:
n-tuple
noun, a set of n objects or quantities, where n is an integer, especially such a set arranged in a specified order (ordered n-tuple)
nucleo-
nuptial
noun, Usually, nuptials. a wedding or marriage.
catouse
noun, New England. a noisy disturbance; commotion.
pelican
noun, any of several large, totipalmate, fish-eating birds of the family Pelecanidae, having a large bill with a distensible pouch.
impanel
verb (used with object), to enter on a panel or list for jury duty.
atomies
noun, an atom; mote.
to-name
noun, a nickname, especially one to distinguish a person from others of the same name.
ailment
noun, a physical disorder or illness, especially of a minor or chronic nature.
pumices
noun, Also called pumice stone. a porous or spongy form of volcanic glass, used as an abrasive.
punties
noun, an iron rod used in glassmaking for handling the hot glass.
putamen
noun, Botany. a hard or stony endocarp, as a peach stone.
auction
noun, Also called public sale. a publicly held sale at which property or goods are sold to the highest bidder.
saccule
noun, Anatomy. the smaller of two sacs in the membranous labyrinth of the internal ear. Compare utricle (def 3).
salient
noun, a salient angle or part, as the central outward-projecting angle of a bastion or an outward projection in a battle line.
atonies
noun, Pathology. lack of tone or energy; muscular weakness, especially in a contractile organ.
atonics
noun, Grammar. an unaccented word, syllable, or sound.
toenail
noun, a nail of a toe.
saltine
noun, a crisp, salted cracker.
atomics
noun, the branch of physics that deals with atoms, especially atomic energy.
pumelos
noun, pomelo.
toecaps
noun, a piece of leather or other material covering the toe of a shoe.
sanctum
noun, a sacred or holy place.
sanicle
noun, any plant belonging to the genus Sanicula, of the parsley family, as S. marilandica, of America, used in medicine.
sapient
adjective, having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment.
scaleup
noun, an increase in size, quantity, or activity according to a fixed scale or proportion:
Sceptic
noun, a person who questions the validity or authenticity of something purporting to be factual.
tincals
noun, a former name for crude native borax.
tinamou
noun, any of several birds of the family Tinamidae, of South and Central America, related to the ratite birds but superficially resembling the gallinaceous birds.
scopula
noun, a dense tuft of hairs, as on the feet of certain spiders.
timeous
adjective, timely; sufficiently early.
sculpin
noun, any small, freshwater fish of the genus Cottus, of the family Cottidae, having a large head with one or more spines on each side; bullhead.
aseptic
noun, a product, as milk or fruit juice, that is marketed in an aseptic package or container.
tone-up
noun, an exercise for toning up one's body.
Aetolus
noun, son of Endymion and founder of Aetolia.
ascetic
noun, a person who dedicates his or her life to a pursuit of contemplative ideals and practices extreme self-denial or self-mortification for religious reasons.
pontils
noun, punty.
actino-
Calicut
noun, former name of Kozhikode.
calicos
noun, a plain-woven cotton cloth printed with a figured pattern, usually on one side.
calices
noun, plural of calix.
calcium
noun, a silver-white divalent metal, occurring combined in limestone, chalk, gypsum, etc., occurring also in vertebrates and other animals, as a component of bone, skeletal mass, shell, etc., and as a necessary element in nerve conduction, heartbeat, muscle contraction, and many other physiological functions. Symbol: Ca; atomic weight: 40.08; atomic number: 20; specific gravity: 1.55 at 20°C.
calcite
noun, one of the commonest minerals, calcium carbonate, CaCO 3 , found in a great variety of crystalline forms: a major constituent of limestone, marble, and chalk; calc-spar.
calcine
noun, material resulting from calcination; calx.
ponceau
noun, a vivid red to reddish-orange color.
Tuonela
noun, the afterworld, an island on which the sun and moon never shine.
tunicle
noun, a vestment worn over the alb by subdeacons, as at the celebration of the Mass, and by bishops.
Pontiac
noun, c1720–69, North American Indian, chief of the Ottawa tribe: commander during the Pontiac War 1763–64.
acumens
noun, keen insight; shrewdness:
tsunami
noun, an unusually large sea wave produced by a seaquake or undersea volcanic eruption.
auspice
noun, Usually, auspices. patronage; support; sponsorship:
caesium
noun, cesium.
Postman
noun, a postal employee who carries and delivers mail; mail carrier.
postmen
noun, a postal employee who carries and delivers mail; mail carrier.
potamic
adjective, of or relating to rivers.
potline
noun, a row of electrolytic cells for reducing certain metals, as aluminum, from fused salts.
Poulenc
noun, Francis [frahn-sees] /frɑ̃ˈsis/ (Show IPA), 1899–1963, French composer and pianist.
toucans
noun, any of several usually brightly colored, fruit-eating birds of the family Ramphastidae, of tropical America, having a very large bill.
pounces
noun, the claw or talon of a bird of prey.
topsail
noun, a sail, or either of a pair of sails, set immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast.
topmaul
noun, a heavy hammer with a steel or wooden head, used in shipbuilding.
topline
adjective, so important as to be named at or near the top of a newspaper item, advertisement, or the like:
topical
noun, Philately. any of a collection of different stamps treating the same subject.
pulsate
verb (used without object), to expand and contract rhythmically, as the heart; beat; throb.
Seconal
section
noun, a part that is cut off or separated.
tupelos
noun, any of several trees of the genus Nyssa, having ovate leaves, clusters of minute flowers, and purple, berrylike fruit, especially N. aquatica, of swampy regions of the eastern, southern, and midwestern U.S.
suimate
noun, self-mate.
spaniel
noun, one of any of several breeds of small or medium-sized dogs, usually having a long, silky coat and long, drooping ears.
ampules
noun, a sealed glass or plastic bulb containing solutions for hypodermic injection.
special
noun, a special person or thing.
spicate
adjective, having spikes, as a plant.
Ampelos
noun, a satyr who was placed among the stars by Dionysus.
amounts
noun, the sum total of two or more quantities or sums; aggregate.
sunlamp
noun, a lamp that generates ultraviolet rays, used as a therapeutic device, for obtaining an artificial suntan, etc.
spicula
noun, a spicule.
amosite
noun, an asbestine variety of anthophyllite, rich in iron, formerly used as a heat-resistant material.
spicule
noun, a small or minute, slender, sharp-pointed body or part; a small, needlelike crystal, process, or the like.
sulcate
adjective, having long, narrow grooves or channels, as plant stems, or being furrowed or cleft, as hoofs.
amniote
noun, any vertebrate of the group Amniota, comprising the reptiles, birds, and mammals, characterized by having an amnion during the embryonic stage.
suction
noun, the act, process, or condition of sucking.
alpines
noun, (initial capital letter) Anthropology. a member of a Caucasoid people found in central Europe and characterized by heavy body build, medium complexion, and straight to wavy hair.
spinule
noun, a small spine.
stoical
adjective, impassive; characterized by a calm, austere fortitude befitting the Stoics:
stipule
noun, one of a pair of lateral appendages, often leaflike, at the base of a leaf petiole in many plants.
splenic
adjective, of, pertaining to, connected with, or affecting the spleen:
spleno-
spumone
noun, an Italian style of ice cream of a very fine and smooth texture, usually containing layers of various colors and flavors and chopped fruit or nuts.
step-on
adjective, made to open by the operation of a pedal, as a can for kitchen garbage.
step-in
noun, step-ins, panties, especially bias-cut panties with wide legs worn by women in the 1920s and 1930s.
Stalino
noun, a former name of Donetsk.
stencil
noun, a device for applying a pattern, design, words, etc., to a surface, consisting of a thin sheet of cardboard, metal, or other material from which figures or letters have been cut out, a coloring substance, ink, etc., being rubbed, brushed, or pressed over the sheet, passing through the perforations and onto the surface.
alunite
noun, a mineral, a hydrous sulfate of potassium and aluminum, KAl 3 (SO 4) 2 (OH) 6 , commonly occurring in fine-grained masses.
stamin-
spancel
noun, a noosed rope with which to hobble an animal, especially a horse or cow.
Soutine
noun, Chaim [khahy-im,, khahy-im] /xaɪˈɪm,, ˈxaɪ ɪm/ (Show IPA), 1894–1943, Lithuanian painter in France.
sematic
adjective, serving as a sign or warning of danger, as the conspicuous colors or markings of certain poisonous animals.
slip-on
noun, something made this way, especially an article of clothing.
seminal
adjective, pertaining to, containing, or consisting of semen.
apostle
noun, any of the early followers of Jesus who carried the Christian message into the world.
apostil
noun, a marginal annotation or note.
apomict
noun, an organism produced by apomixis.
apolune
noun, the point in a lunar orbit that is farthest from the moon.
aplites
noun, a fine-grained granite composed essentially of feldspar and quartz.
aliment
noun, that which nourishes; nutriment; food.
Simplon
noun, a mountain pass in S Switzerland, in the Lepontine Alps: crossed by a carriage road constructed 1800–06 on Napoleon's orders. 6592 feet (2010 meters) high.
anticum
noun, pronaos.
sinuate
adjective, bent in and out; winding; sinuous.
Telamon
noun, atlas (def 5).
teacups
noun, a cup in which tea is served, usually of small or moderate size.
anomite
noun, a variety of mica, similar to biotite but differing in optical orientation.
soutane
noun, a cassock.
anisole
noun, a colorless, water-insoluble liquid, C 7 H 8 O, having a pleasant, aromatic odor, used chiefly in perfumery and organic synthesis, and as a vermicide.
tampons
noun, a plug of cotton or the like for insertion into an orifice, wound, etc., chiefly for absorbing blood or stopping hemorrhages.
Smeaton
noun, John, 1724–92, English engineer.
smectic
adjective, noting a mesomorphic state in which the arrangement of the molecules is in layers or planes.
Sno-Cat
tampion
noun, a plug or stopper placed in the muzzle of a piece of ordnance when not in use, to keep out dampness and dust.
Tampico
noun, a seaport in SE Tamaulipas, in E Mexico.
almuces
noun, a furred hood or hooded cape with long ends hanging down in front, formerly worn by the clergy.
talipes
noun, a clubfoot.
talions
noun, lex talionis.
somatic
adjective, of the body; bodily; physical.
talcose
adjective, containing or composed largely of talc.
amulets
noun, a small object worn to ward off evil, harm, or illness or to bring good fortune; protecting charm.
pomaces
noun, the pulpy residue from apples or similar fruit after crushing and pressing, as in cider making.
atopies
noun, an allergy, involving an inherited immunoglobulin of the IgE type, that predisposes a person to certain allergic responses, as atopic dermatitis.
caplins
noun, capelin.
upsilon
noun, the 20th letter of the Greek alphabet (Υ, υ).
accents
noun, prominence of a syllable in terms of differential loudness, or of pitch, or length, or of a combination of these.
uncoils
verb (used with or without object), to unwind from a coiled position.
Canopus
noun, Astronomy. a first-magnitude star in the constellation Carina: the second brightest star in the heavens.
Canopic
adjective, pertaining to Canopus.
acinous
adjective, consisting of acini.
plutons
noun, any body of igneous rock that solidified far below the earth's surface.
upscale
noun, (used with a plural verb) elegant, elite, privileged persons collectively (usually preceded by the):
plasmo-
plasmin
noun, fibrinolysin.
plumose
adjective, having feathers or plumes; feathered.
pneumas
noun, the vital spirit; the soul.
cancels
noun, an act of canceling.
pneumo-
unclose
verb (used with or without object), to bring or come out of a closed state; open.
unclasp
verb (used with object), to undo the clasp or clasps of; unfasten.
poetics
noun, literary criticism treating of the nature and laws of poetry.
pointal
noun, pointel.
unclamp
verb (used with object), to undo the clamps of:
platies
noun, platyfish.
Capulet
noun, (in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet) the family name of Juliet. Compare Montague (def 1).
campout
noun, a camping out of a group.
Ploesti
noun, a city in S Romania: center of a rich oil-producing region.
unpiles
verb (used with object), to disentangle or remove from a piled condition:
unplait
verb (used with object), to alter from a plaited state; unbraid, as hair.
caplets
unlaces
verb (used with object), to loosen or undo the lacing or laces of (a pair of shoes, a corset, etc.).
plenums
noun, the state or a space in which a gas, usually air, is contained at a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure.
Capitol
noun, the building in Washington, D.C., used by the Congress of the U.S. for its sessions.
capelin
noun, either of two small fishes of the smelt family, Mallotus villosus, of coastal North American waters, or M. catervarius, of the North Pacific.
plicate
adjective, Also, plicated. folded like a fan; pleated.
account
noun, an oral or written description of particular events or situations; narrative:
cantles
noun, the hind part of a saddle, usually curved upward.
capotes
noun, a long cloak with a hood.
plumate
adjective, resembling a feather, as a hair or bristle that bears smaller hairs.
accepts
verb (used with object), to take or receive (something offered); receive with approval or favor:
capsule
noun, Pharmacology. a gelatinous case enclosing a dose of medicine.
acetins
noun, a colorless, thick, hygroscopic liquid, C 5 H 10 O 4 : used chiefly in the manufacture of explosives.
plumcot
noun, a hybrid tree produced by crossing the apricot and the plum.
caption
noun, a title or explanation for a picture or illustration, especially in a magazine.
acetoin
noun, a yellowish, pleasant-smelling liquid, C 4 H 8 O 2 , obtained from various carbohydrates, as glucose, by fermentation: used chiefly in the manufacture of flavors and essences.
acetous
adjective, containing or producing acetic acid.
uptimes
noun, the time during which a machine or piece of equipment, as a computer, is operating or can be operated.
plastic
noun, Often, plastics. any of a group of synthetic or natural organic materials that may be shaped when soft and then hardened, including many types of resins, resinoids, polymers, cellulose derivatives, casein materials, and proteins: used in place of other materials, as glass, wood, and metals, in construction and decoration, for making many articles, as coatings, and, drawn into filaments, for weaving. They are often known by trademark names, as Bakelite, Vinylite, or Lucite.
Camelot
noun, the legendary site of King Arthur's palace and court, possibly near Exeter, England.
Calumet
noun, a long-stemmed, ornamented tobacco pipe used by North American Indians on ceremonial occasions, especially in token of peace.
cations
noun, a positively charged ion that is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
ultimas
noun, the last syllable of a word.
2,4,5-t
noun, a light-tan, water-insoluble solid, C 8 H 5 Cl 3 O 3 , used chiefly for killing weeds.
aconite
noun, any plant belonging to the genus Aconitum, of the buttercup family, having irregular flowers usually in loose clusters, including species with poisonous and medicinal properties.
Camoens
noun, Luis Vaz de [loo-eesh vahzh duh] /luˈiʃ vɑʒ də/ (Show IPA), 1524?–80, Portuguese poet.
Campion
noun, any of several plants of the genera Lychnis and Silene, having white, pink, or reddish flowers.
utensil
noun, any of the instruments or vessels commonly used in a kitchen, dairy, etc.:
polenta
noun, (especially in Italian cooking) a thick mush of cornmeal.
plaints
noun, a complaint.
polecat
noun, a European mammal, Mustela putorius, of the weasel family, having a blackish fur and ejecting a fetid fluid when attacked or disturbed. Compare ferret1 (def 1).
camlets
noun, a durable, waterproof cloth, especially for outerwear.
pointel
noun, a pavement of tile mosaic forming an abstract design.
camions
noun, a strongly built cart or wagon for transporting heavy loads; dray.
utopism
noun, utopianism.
utopias
noun, an imaginary island described in Sir Thomas More's Utopia (1516) as enjoying perfection in law, politics, etc.
polemic
noun, a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.
Castile
noun, Spanish Cas·ti·lla, [kahs-tee-lyah, -yah] /kɑsˈti lyɑ, -yɑ/ (Show IPA). a former kingdom comprising most of Spain.
uncials
noun, an uncial letter.
Utopian
noun, an inhabitant of Utopia.
pointes
noun, the tip of the toe.
unseal
verb (used with object), to break or remove the seal of; open, as something sealed or firmly closed:
tampon
noun, a plug of cotton or the like for insertion into an orifice, wound, etc., chiefly for absorbing blood or stopping hemorrhages.
maslin
noun, a mixture of different grains, flours, or meals, especially rye mixed with wheat.
manioc
noun, cassava.
steno-
unseam
verb (used with object), to open the seam or seams of; undo; rip apart:
Mascot
noun, an animal, person, or thing adopted by a group as its representative symbol and supposed to bring good luck:
lupine
noun, any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Lupinus, of the legume family, as L. albus (white lupine) of Europe, bearing edible seeds, or L. perennis, of the eastern U.S., having tall, dense clusters of blue, pink, or white flowers.
mascon
noun, a massive concentration of high-density material beneath the surface of the moon.
lupoma
noun, any of the tubercles occurring in lupus vulgaris.
lutein
noun, Also called xanthophyll. a yellow-red, water-insoluble, crystalline, carotenoid alcohol, C 40 H 56 O 2 , found in the petals of marigold and certain other flowers, egg yolk, algae, and corpora lutea: used chiefly in the biochemical study of the carotenoids.
lunies
noun, a lunatic.
taupes
noun, a moderate to dark brownish gray, sometimes slightly tinged with purple, yellow, or green.
lunate
noun, Anatomy. the second bone from the thumb side of the proximal row of bones of the carpus.
Mastic
noun, Also called mastic tree, lentisk. a small Mediterranean tree, Pistacia lentiscus, of the cashew family, that is the source of an aromatic resin used in making varnish and adhesives.
telium
noun, the cluster of spore cases of the rust and smut fungi, bearing teliospores.
masto-
inlace
verb (used with object), enlace.
teacup
noun, a cup in which tea is served, usually of small or moderate size.
loupes
noun, any of several varieties of magnifying glasses, used by jewelers and watchmakers, of from 2 to 20 power and intended to fit in the eye socket, to be attached to spectacles, or to be held in the hand.
lucent
adjective, shining.
Lucian
noun, a.d. 117–c180, Greek rhetorician and satirist.
incuse
noun, an incuse figure or impression.
incult
adjective, wild; rude; unrefined.
Lucias
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “light.”.
Lucite
luetic
adjective, syphilitic.
lumens
noun, Optics. the unit of luminous flux, equal to the luminous flux emitted in a unit solid angle by a point source of one candle intensity. Abbreviation: lm.
lumine
verb (used with object), to illumine.
lumpen
noun, a lumpen individual or group.
luteo-
Taoism
noun, the philosophical system evolved by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu, advocating a life of complete simplicity and naturalness and of noninterference with the course of natural events, in order to attain a happy existence in harmony with the Tao.
mascle
noun, a lozenge represented as having a lozenge-shaped hole at the center.
Tamils
noun, a member of a people of Dravidian stock of S India and Sri Lanka.
lutose
adjective, covered with a powdery substance resembling mud, as certain insects.
mantel
noun, a construction framing the opening of a fireplace and usually covering part of the chimney breast in a more or less decorative manner.
mantis
noun, any of several predaceous insects of the order Mantidae, having a long prothorax and typically holding the forelegs in an upraised position as if in prayer.
Malone
noun, Edmond, 1741–1812, Irish literary critic and Shakespearean scholar.
sunlit
adjective, lighted by the sun.
incest
noun, sexual intercourse between closely related persons.
mantic
adjective, of or relating to divination.
Utopia
noun, an imaginary island described in Sir Thomas More's Utopia (1516) as enjoying perfection in law, politics, etc.
incept
verb (used with object), to take in; ingest.
Uticas
noun, an ancient city on the N coast of Africa, NW of Carthage.
maloti
noun, plural of loti.
Louise
noun, Lake, a glacial lake in W Canada, in SW Alberta in the Canadian Rockies: resort. 5670 feet (1728 meters) above sea level.
incase
verb (used with object), encase.
uptime
noun, the time during which a machine or piece of equipment, as a computer, is operating or can be operated.
impone
verb (used with object), to wager; stake.
stolen
noun, Informal. an act of stealing; theft.
stucco
noun, an exterior finish for masonry or frame walls, usually composed of cement, sand, and hydrated lime mixed with water and laid on wet.
impute
verb (used with object), to attribute or ascribe:
usance
noun, Commerce. a length of time, exclusive of days of grace and varying in different places, allowed by custom or usage for the payment of foreign bills of exchange.
sultan
noun, the sovereign of an Islamic country.
impost
noun, a tax; tribute; duty.
upmost
adjective, uppermost.
upcast
noun, an act of casting upward.
Maceio
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Alagoas, in E Brazil.
talion
noun, lex talionis.
macles
noun, chiastolite.
macons
noun, Nathaniel, 1758–1837, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1801–07.
macule
noun, mackle.
impose
Verb phrases, impose on/upon, to thrust oneself offensively upon others; intrude. to take unfair advantage of; misuse (influence, friendship, etc.). to defraud; cheat; deceive:
talons
noun, a claw, especially of a bird of prey.
Maputo
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Mozambique, on Delagoa Bay.
mailes
noun, a vine, Alyxia olivaeformis, of Hawaii, having small yellowish flowers and fragrant foliage: a traditional lei plant of Hawaii.
unseat
verb (used with object), to dislodge from a seat, especially to throw from a saddle, as a rider; unhorse.
Manuel
noun, a male given name.
Talien
noun, Wade-Giles. Dalian.
unstop
verb (used with object), to remove the stopper from:
impels
verb (used with object), to drive or urge forward; press on; incite or constrain to action.
malice
noun, desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another, either because of a hostile impulse or out of deep-seated meanness:
stipel
noun, a secondary stipule situated at the base of a leaflet of a compound leaf.
unstep
verb (used with object), to lift from its step, as a mast.
income
noun, the monetary payment received for goods or services, or from other sources, as rents or investments.
tainos
noun, a member of an extinct Arawakan Indian tribe of the West Indies.
Mantle
noun, a loose, sleeveless cloak or cape.
maline
noun, Also, maline. a delicate net resembling tulle, originally made by hand in the town of Mechlin, Belgium.
supine
noun, (in Latin) a noun form derived from verbs, appearing only in the accusative and the dative-ablative, as dictū in mirābile dictū, “wonderful to say.”.
lacto-
Li-sao
noun, a poem (c320 b.c.) by Ch'ü Yüan.
inlaut
noun, medial position in a word, especially as a conditioning environment in sound change.
Leipoa
noun, mallee fowl.
Latium
noun, a country in ancient Italy, SE of Rome.
topmen
noun, a person stationed for duty in a top.
Launce
noun, sand lance.
topman
noun, a person stationed for duty in a top.
ipecac
noun, the dried root of a shrubby South American plant, Cephaelis ipecacuanha, of the madder family.
tonsil
noun, a prominent oval mass of lymphoid tissue on each side of the throat.
lectin
noun, any of a group of proteins that bind to particular carbohydrates in the manner of an antibody and are commonly extracted from plants for use as an agglutinin, as in clumping red blood cells for blood typing.
insult
noun, an insolent or contemptuously rude action or remark; affront.
insula
noun, a group of convolutions situated at the base of the lateral fissure of the brain.
instep
noun, the arched upper surface of the human foot between the toes and the ankle.
lemans
noun, a sweetheart; lover; beloved.
latins
noun, an Italic language spoken in ancient Rome, fixed in the 2nd or 1st century b.c., and established as the official language of the Roman Empire. Abbreviation: L.
instal
verb (used with object), install.
uncoil
verb (used with or without object), to unwind from a coiled position.
meacon
verb (used with object), to give false signals to (electronic navigational equipment), as by means of a radio transmitter.
Lemnos
noun, a Greek island in the NE Aegean. 186 sq. mi. (480 sq. km). Capital: Myrina.
toluic
adjective, of or derived from toluic acid.
Toluca
noun, a city in and the capital of Mexico state, in S central Mexico.
insoul
verb (used with object), ensoul.
Tolima
noun, a volcano in W Colombia, in the Andes. 18,438 feet (5620 meters).
Lencas
noun, a member of an Indian people of El Salvador and central Honduras.
tolans
noun, a crystalline, water-insoluble, solid, unsaturated compound, C 14 H 10 , used chiefly in organic synthesis.
uncial
noun, an uncial letter.
toucan
noun, any of several usually brightly colored, fruit-eating birds of the family Ramphastidae, of tropical America, having a very large bill.
lentic
adjective, pertaining to or living in still water.
Tumaco
noun, a seaport in SW Colombia.
Tuscan
noun, the standard literary form of the Italian language.
Ulpian
noun, (Domitius Ulpianus) died a.d. 288? Roman jurist.
Ultima
noun, the last syllable of a word.
Tupelo
noun, any of several trees of the genus Nyssa, having ovate leaves, clusters of minute flowers, and purple, berrylike fruit, especially N. aquatica, of swampy regions of the eastern, southern, and midwestern U.S.
ultimo
adverb, in or of the month preceding the current one: Abbreviation: ult., ulto. Compare instant (def 11), proximo.
isotac
noun, a line drawn on a map connecting all points where ice starts to melt at approximately the same period in spring.
Umtali
noun, former name of Mutare.
uncaps
verb (used with object), to remove a cap or cover from (a bottle, container, etc.).
lament
noun, an expression of grief or sorrow.
Tunica
noun, a tunic.
Lamont
noun, a male given name.
Latino
noun, a person of Latin-American descent:
Tuinal
Tucson
noun, a city in S Arizona: health resort.
Ismael
noun, Ishmael (def 1).
lances
noun, a long wooden shaft with a pointed metal head, used as a weapon by knights and cavalry soldiers in charging.
lancet
noun, a small surgical instrument, usually sharp-pointed and two-edged, for making small incisions, opening abscesses, etc.
uncase
verb (used with object), to remove from a case; remove the case from.
tousle
noun, a disheveled or rumpled mass, especially of hair.
lanose
adjective, lanate.
Iseult
noun, Also, Yseult. German Isolde. Arthurian Romance. the daughter of a king of Ireland who became the wife of King Mark of Cornwall: she was the beloved of Tristram. daughter of the king of Brittany, and wife of Tristram.
lapins
noun, a rabbit.
latens
verb (used with or without object), to make or become late.
toiles
noun, any of various transparent linens and cottons.
insole
noun, the inner sole of a shoe or boot.
inmate
noun, a person who is confined in a prison, hospital, etc.
unpile
verb (used with object), to disentangle or remove from a piled condition:
lipase
noun, any of a class of enzymes that break down fats, produced by the liver, pancreas, and other digestive organs or by certain plants.
lipoma
noun, a benign tumor consisting of fat tissue.
Uniate
noun, a member of an Eastern church that is in union with the Roman Catholic Church, acknowledges the Roman pope as supreme in matters of faith, but maintains its own liturgy, discipline, and rite.
tenuis
noun, an unaspirated, voiceless plosive.
unites
noun, a former gold coin of England, equal to 20 shillings, issued under James I and Charles I.
unlace
verb (used with object), to loosen or undo the lacing or laces of (a pair of shoes, a corset, etc.).
Lipton
noun, Seymour, 1903–1986, U.S. sculptor.
lactic
adjective, of, relating to, or obtained from milk.
listen
Verb phrases, listen in, to listen to a radio or television broadcast: to overhear a conversation or communication, especially by telephone; eavesdrop:
litmus
noun, a blue coloring matter obtained from certain lichens, especially Roccella tinctoria. In alkaline solution litmus turns blue, in acid solution, red: widely used as a chemical indicator.
tenias
noun, taenia.
linums
noun, any of numerous plants of the genus Linum, including flax, L. usitatissimum, and various other species grown as ornamentals.
tenaim
noun, the terms of a Jewish marriage, as the wedding date, amount of the bride's dowry, etc., or an agreement containing such terms, made by the parents of an engaged couple at the engagement party.
inmost
adjective, situated farthest within:
Temuco
noun, a city in S Chile.
locate
verb (used with object), to identify or discover the place or location of:
tempos
noun, Music. relative rapidity or rate of movement, usually indicated by such terms as adagio, allegro, etc., or by reference to the metronome.
locums
noun, locum tenens.
locust
noun, Also called acridid, short-horned grasshopper. any of several grasshoppers of the family Acrididae, having short antennae and commonly migrating in swarms that strip the vegetation from large areas.
loment
noun, a pod that is contracted in the spaces between the seeds and that breaks at maturity into one-seeded indehiscent joints.
telson
noun, the last segment, or an appendage of the last segment, of certain arthropods, as the middle flipper of a lobster's tail.
Lomita
noun, a town in SW California.
louies
noun, looie.
lionet
noun, a young or small lion.
tepals
noun, one of the divisions of a flower perianth, especially one that is not clearly differentiated into petals and sepals, as in lilies and tulips.
lepto-
Leucon
noun, a type of sponge having a thick body wall with a highly branched canal system leading into the spongocoel.
Lepton
noun, an aluminum coin of modern Greece until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a drachma.
toe-in
noun, the slight forward convergence given to the front wheels of an automobile to improve steering qualities.
lesion
noun, an injury; hurt; wound.
toecap
noun, a piece of leather or other material covering the toe of a shoe.
Tocsin
noun, a signal, especially of alarm, sounded on a bell or bells.
letups
noun, cessation; pause; relief.
Leucas
noun, Levkas.
leuco-
tisane
noun, (italics) French. aromatic or herb-flavored tea.
tip-on
noun, tip1 (def 4).
insect
noun, any animal of the class Insecta, comprising small, air-breathing arthropods having the body divided into three parts (head, thorax, and abdomen), and having three pairs of legs and usually two pairs of wings.
ticals
noun, a former silver coin and monetary unit of Siam, equal to 100 satang: replaced in 1928 by the baht.
Lieut.
inseam
noun, an inside or inner seam of a garment, especially the seam of a trouser leg that runs from the crotch down to the bottom of the leg.
tinsel
noun, a glittering metallic substance, as copper or brass, in thin sheets, used in pieces, strips, threads, etc., to produce a sparkling effect cheaply.
tineas
noun, any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.
limens
noun, threshold (def 4).
limpet
noun, any of various marine gastropods with a low conical shell open beneath, often browsing on rocks at the shoreline and adhering when disturbed.
tincal
noun, a former name for crude native borax.
linacs
noun, linear accelerator.
UNESCO
noun, an agency of the United Nations charged with instituting and administering programs for cooperative, coordinated action by member states in education, science, and the arts.
lineup
noun, a particular order or disposition of persons or things as arranged or drawn up for action, inspection, etc.
tie-up
noun, a temporary stoppage or slowing of business, traffic, telephone service, etc., as due to a strike, storm, or accident.
matins
noun, (often initial capital letter) matins, Also, especially British, mattins. (usually used with a singular verb) Ecclesiastical. the first of the seven canonical hours. the service for it, properly beginning at midnight, but sometimes beginning at daybreak. Also called Morning Prayer. the service of public prayer, said in the morning, in the Anglican Church.
Plains
noun, an area of land not significantly higher than adjacent areas and with relatively minor differences in elevation, commonly less than 500 feet (150 meters), within the area.
meatus
noun, an opening or foramen, especially in a bone or bony structure, as the opening of the ear or nose.
pomace
noun, the pulpy residue from apples or similar fruit after crushing and pressing, as in cider making.
Pontus
noun, an ancient country in NE Asia Minor, bordering on the Black Sea: later a Roman province.
Osetic
adjective, noun, Ossetic.
pontil
noun, punty.
osteal
adjective, osseous.
ostium
noun, Anatomy, Zoology. a small opening or orifice, as at the end of the oviduct.
ounces
noun, a unit of weight equal to 437.5 grains or 1/16 pound (28.35 grams) avoirdupois.
Pontic
noun, an artificial tooth in a bridge.
ponies
noun, a small horse of any of several breeds, usually not higher at the shoulder than 14½ hands (58 in./146 cm).
ponces
noun, a pimp.
outman
verb (used with object), to surpass in manpower.
Poncas
noun, a member of a North American Indian people formerly of northern Nebraska, now living mostly in northern Oklahoma.
paeons
noun, Classical Prosody. a foot of one long and three short syllables in any order.
paints
noun, a substance composed of solid coloring matter suspended in a liquid medium and applied as a protective or decorative coating to various surfaces, or to canvas or other materials in producing a work of art.
polite
adjective, showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil:
postal
noun, Informal. postal card.
Paiute
noun, a member of a group of North American Indians of the Uto-Aztecan family dwelling in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
paleo-
paleon
polit.
panels
noun, a distinct portion, section, or division of a wall, wainscot, ceiling, door, shutter, fence, etc., especially of any surface sunk below or raised above the general level or enclosed by a frame or border.
polies
noun, Informal. polyester (def 2):
police
noun, Also called police force. an organized civil force for maintaining order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing the laws.
Pansil
noun, Pancha Sila.
pantie
noun, panties.
points
noun, a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
panto-
pantos
noun, pantomime (def 2).
pointe
noun, the tip of the toe.
oscine
noun, an oscine bird.
optime
noun, (formerly at Cambridge University, England) a student taking second or third honors in the mathematical tripos. Compare wrangler (def 2).
pastel
noun, a color having a soft, subdued shade.
puisne
noun, an associate judge as distinguished from a chief justice.
Salten
noun, Felix [fee-liks;; German fey-liks] /ˈfi lɪks;; German ˈfeɪ lɪks/ (Show IPA), (Siegmund Salzman) 1869–1945, Austrian novelist, in Switzerland after 1938.
Salome
noun, Also, Salomé. the daughter of Herodias, who is said to have danced for Herod Antipas and so pleased him that he granted her mother's request for the head of John the Baptist. Matt. 14:6–11 (not mentioned by name here).
occas.
Salmon
noun, a marine and freshwater food fish, Salmo salar, of the family Salmonidae, having pink flesh, inhabiting waters off the North Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America near the mouths of large rivers, which it enters to spawn.
saline
noun, a sterile solution of sodium chloride used to dilute medications or for intravenous therapy.
occult
noun, the supernatural or supernatural agencies and affairs considered as a whole (usually preceded by the).
put-on
noun, an act or instance of putting someone on.
Putnam
noun, Herbert, 1861–1955, U.S. librarian: headed Library of Congress 1899–1939.
octane
noun, any of 18 isomeric saturated hydrocarbons having the formula C 8 H 18 , some of which are obtained in the distillation and cracking of petroleum.
pumice
noun, Also called pumice stone. a porous or spongy form of volcanic glass, used as an abrasive.
Octans
noun, the Octant, a southern constellation that contains the south celestial pole.
pumelo
noun, pomelo.
oilcan
noun, a can having a long spout through which oil is poured or squirted to lubricate machinery or the like.
oilcup
noun, a closed cup or can supplying lubricant to a bearing or bearings.
optics
noun, (used with a singular verb) the branch of physical science that deals with the properties and phenomena of both visible and invisible light and with vision.
ptisan
noun, a nourishing decoction, originally one made from barley, purported to have medicinal quality.
oilman
noun, a person who owns or operates oil wells or an executive in the petroleum industry.
oilmen
noun, a person who owns or operates oil wells or an executive in the petroleum industry.
oleins
noun, Also called glyceryl trioleate, triolein. a colorless to yellowish, oily, water-insoluble liquid, C 57 H 104 O 6 , the triglyceride of oleic acid, present in many vegetable oils.
oleums
noun, Pharmacology. oil.
omenta
noun, a fold of the peritoneum connecting the stomach and the abdominal viscera forming a protective and supportive covering.
one-up
adverb, Printing. with only one reproduction of a form per sheet or on a given sheet:
opacus
adjective, (of a cloud) dense enough to obscure the sun or moon.
pounce
noun, the claw or talon of a bird of prey.
opiate
noun, a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
poults
noun, a young fowl, as of the turkey, the pheasant, or a similar bird.
opines
verb (used with or without object), to hold or express an opinion.
opiums
noun, the dried, condensed juice of a poppy, Papaver somniferum, that has a narcotic, soporific, analgesic, and astringent effect and contains morphine, codeine, papaverine, and other alkaloids used in medicine in their isolated or derived forms: a narcotic substance, poisonous in large doses.
Pascin
noun, Jules [zhyl] /ʒül/ (Show IPA), (Julius Pincas) 1885–1930, French painter, born in Bulgaria.
patens
noun, a metal plate on which the bread is placed in the celebration of the Eucharist.
saltie
noun, an ocean-going sailor.
pistol
noun, a short firearm intended to be held and fired with one hand.
Pilsen
noun, German name of Plzeň.
pimola
noun, an olive stuffed with red sweet pepper; stuffed olive.
pineal
adjective, resembling a pine cone in shape.
pineta
noun, an arboretum of pines and coniferous trees.
plates
noun, a shallow, usually circular dish, often of earthenware or porcelain, from which food is eaten.
platen
noun, a flat plate in a printing press for pressing the paper against the inked type or plate to produce an impression.
Pinole
noun, corn or wheat, dried, ground, and sweetened, usually with the flour of mesquite beans.
pinots
noun, any of several varieties of purple or white vinifera grapes yielding a red or white wine, used especially in making burgundies and champagnes.
pintas
noun, a nonvenereal treponematosis occurring chiefly in Central and South America, caused by Treponema carateum, characterized by spots of various colors on the skin.
pintle
noun, a pin or bolt, especially one on which something turns, as the gudgeon of a hinge.
pintos
noun, Western U.S. a pinto horse.
piolet
noun, an ice ax used in mountaineering.
Pisano
noun, Andrea [ahn-dre-ah] /ɑnˈdrɛ ɑ/ (Show IPA), c1270–c1348, Italian sculptor.
plasm-
pilots
noun, a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
Piston
noun, a disk or cylindrical part tightly fitting and moving within a cylinder, either to compress or move a fluid collected in the cylinder, as air or water, or to transform energy imparted by a fluid entering or expanding inside the cylinder, as compressed air, explosive gases, or steam, into a rectilinear motion usually transformed into rotary motion by means of a connecting rod.
plants
noun, any member of the kingdom Plantae, comprising multicellular organisms that typically produce their own food from inorganic matter by the process of photosynthesis and that have more or less rigid cell walls containing cellulose, including vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, and hornworts: some classification schemes may include fungi, algae, bacteria, blue-green algae, and certain single-celled eukaryotes that have plantlike qualities, as rigid cell walls or photosynthesis.
Pitman
noun, a person who works in a pit, as in coal mining.
pitmen
noun, a person who works in a pit, as in coal mining.
Plante
noun, Jacques [zhahk] /ʒɑk/ (Show IPA), 1929–86, Canadian ice-hockey player.
plano-
plani-
pitons
noun, a metal spike with an eye through which a rope may be passed.
Piutes
noun, Paiute.
places
noun, a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
planet
noun, Astronomy. Also called major planet. any of the eight large heavenly bodies revolving about the sun and shining by reflected light: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune, in the order of their proximity to the sun. Until 2006, Pluto was classified as a planet ninth in order from the sun; it has been reclassified as a dwarf planet. a similar body revolving about a star other than the sun. (formerly) a celestial body moving in the sky, as distinguished from a fixed star, applied also to the sun and moon.
placet
noun, an expression or vote of assent or sanction, indicated by the use of the Latin word placet (it pleases).
plaice
noun, a European flatfish, Pleuronectes platessa, used for food.
pilous
adjective, pilose.
pilose
adjective, covered with hair, especially soft hair; furry.
patine
noun, patina.
pencil
noun, a slender tube of wood, metal, plastic, etc., containing a core or strip of graphite, a solid coloring material, or the like, used for writing or drawing.
patios
noun, an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
Patmos
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).
patois
noun, a regional form of a language, especially of French, differing from the standard, literary form of the language.
poetic
noun, poetics.
pneuma
noun, the vital spirit; the soul.
peanut
noun, the pod or the enclosed edible seed of the plant, Arachis hypogaea, of the legume family: the pod is forced underground in growing, where it ripens.
pecans
noun, a tall hickory tree, Carya illinoinensis, of the southern U.S. and Mexico, cultivated for its oval, smooth-shelled, edible nuts: the state tree of Texas.
pectic
adjective, pertaining to pectin.
pectin
noun, a white, amorphous, colloidal carbohydrate of high molecular weight occurring in ripe fruits, especially in apples, currants, etc., and used in fruit jellies, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics for its thickening and emulsifying properties and its ability to solidify to a gel.
pluton
noun, any body of igneous rock that solidified far below the earth's surface.
Pelion
noun, Mount, a mountain near the E coast of Greece, in Thessaly. 5252 feet (1600 meters).
pelota
noun, a Basque and Spanish game from which jai alai was developed.
plumes
noun, a feather.
pensil
noun, pencel.
Plauen
noun, a city in E Germany.
penta-
penult
noun, the next to the last syllable in a word.
Petain
noun, Henri Philippe Omer [ahn-ree fee-leep aw-mer] /ɑ̃ˈri fiˈlip ɔˈmɛr/ (Show IPA), 1856–1951, marshal of France: premier of the Vichy government 1940–44.
pliant
adjective, bending readily; flexible; supple; adaptable:
picots
noun, one of a number of ornamental loops in embroidery, or along the edge of lace, ribbon, etc.
piculs
noun, (in China and southeast Asia) a weight equal to 100 catties, or from about 133 to about 143 pounds avoirdupois (60–64 kg).
Pietas
noun, the ancient Roman personification of familial affection, patriotism, and piety.
Pilate
noun, Pontius [pon-shuh s,, -tee-uh s] /ˈpɒn ʃəs,, -ti əs/ (Show IPA), flourished early 1st century a.d, Roman procurator of Judea a.d. 26–36?: the final authority concerned in the condemnation and execution of Jesus Christ.
plenum
noun, the state or a space in which a gas, usually air, is contained at a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure.
pleio-
pileum
noun, the top of the head of a bird, from the base of the bill to the nape.
pileus
noun, Mycology. the horizontal portion of a mushroom, bearing gills, tubes, etc., on its underside; a cap.
pleats
noun, a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.
numis.
nuclei
noun, plural of nucleus.
meccas
noun, Also, Makkah, Mekka. a city in and the capital of Hejaz, in W Saudi Arabia: birthplace of Muhammad; spiritual center of Islam.
Somali
noun, a member of a Hamitic population showing an admixture of Arab, black, and other ancestry, and dwelling in Somalia and adjacent regions.
molest
verb (used with object), to bother, interfere with, or annoy.
molies
noun, an herb given to Odysseus by Hermes to counteract the spells of Circe.
Molina
noun, Luis [loo-ees] /luˈis/ (Show IPA), 1535–1600, Spanish Jesuit theologian.
Moline
noun, a city in NW Illinois, on the Mississippi.
souple
noun, silk from which only a portion of the sericin has been removed.
molten
noun, the act or process of melting; state of being melted.
somni-
plaint
noun, a complaint.
somat-
Moneta
noun, Ernesto Teodoro [er-ne-staw te-aw-daw-raw] /ɛrˈnɛ stɔ ˌtɛ ɔˈdɔ rɔ/ (Show IPA), 1833–1918, Italian journalist: Nobel Peace Prize 1907.
monial
noun, a mullion.
Monica
noun, a female given name.
monies
noun, a plural of money.
solute
noun, the substance dissolved in a given solution.
M-line
noun, one of a series of lines (M-series) in the x-ray spectrum of an atom corresponding to radiation (M-radiation) caused by the transition of an electron to the M-shell.
Solent
noun, The, a channel between the Isle of Wight and the mainland of S England. 2–5 miles (3.2–8 km) wide.
Mosaic
noun, a picture or decoration made of small, usually colored pieces of inlaid stone, glass, etc.
motile
adjective, Biology. moving or capable of moving spontaneously:
moulin
noun, a nearly vertical shaft or cavity worn in a glacier by surface water falling through a crack in the ice.
solemn
adjective, grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood:
solate
verb (used with object), to change from a gel to a sol.
solace
noun, comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort.
socmen
noun, sokeman.
moults
noun, an act, process, or an instance of molting.
socman
noun, sokeman.
social
noun, a social gathering or party, especially of or as given by an organized group:
mounts
noun, the act or a manner of mounting.
mucins
noun, any of a class of glycoproteins found in saliva, gastric juice, etc., that form viscous solutions and act as lubricants or protectants on external and internal surfaces of the body.
Moesia
noun, an ancient country in S Europe, S of the Danube and N of ancient Thrace and Macedonia: later a Roman province.
Miseno
noun, a cape in SW Italy, on the N shore of the Bay of Naples: ruins of ancient Misenum, a Roman naval station and resort.
muesli
noun, a breakfast cereal similar to granola, usually consisting of rolled oats and dried fruit.
metal.
melan-
staple
noun, a short piece of wire bent so as to bind together papers, sections of a book, or the like, by driving the ends through the sheets and clinching them on the other side.
stance
noun, the position or bearing of the body while standing:
stamen
noun, the pollen-bearing organ of a flower, consisting of the filament and the anther.
Melton
noun, a heavily fulled cloth, often of wool, tightly constructed and finished with a smooth face concealing the weave, used for overcoats, hunting jackets, etc.
Stalin
noun, Joseph V (Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili or Dzugashvili) 1879–1953, Soviet political leader: secretary general of the Communist Party 1922–53; premier of the U.S.S.R. 1941–53.
menial
noun, a domestic servant.
stacc.
mensal
adjective, monthly.
mental
noun, Informal. a person with a psychological disorder:
mesail
noun, a pivoted piece on a helmet between a visor and a beaver.
mescal
noun, an intoxicating beverage distilled from the fermented juice of certain species of agave.
mesial
adjective, medial.
spoilt
noun, Often, spoils. booty, loot, or plunder taken in war or robbery.
miscue
noun, Sports. a failure to execute a play, stroke, or maneuver properly; an error.
splint
noun, a thin piece of wood or other rigid material used to immobilize a fractured or dislocated bone, or to maintain any part of the body in a fixed position.
spline
noun, a long, narrow, thin strip of wood, metal, etc.; slat.
splice
noun, a joining of two ropes or parts of a rope by splicing.
splen-
spital
noun, a hospital, especially one for lazars.
milpas
noun, (in certain tropical regions) a tract of land cleared from the jungle, usually by burning, farmed for a few seasons, and then abandoned.
Milton
noun, John, 1608–74, English poet.
minces
noun, something cut up very small; mincemeat.
spinto
adjective, having a lyric quality with a strong, dramatic element:
minuet
noun, a slow, stately dance in triple meter, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.
spinet
noun, a small upright piano.
spinel
noun, any of a group of minerals composed principally of oxides of magnesium, aluminum, iron, manganese, chromium, etc., characterized by their hardness and octahedral crystals.
spinal
noun, Medicine/Medical. a spinal anesthetic.
mucosa
noun, mucous membrane.
mulcts
noun, a fine, especially for a misdemeanor.
Noumea
noun, a city in and the capital of New Caledonia, on the SW coast.
Nepali
noun, Also, Nepalese. an Indic language spoken in Nepal.
sculpt
verb (used with or without object), Fine Arts. to carve, model, or make by using the techniques of sculpture.
sculp.
Naples
noun, Italian Napoli. a seaport in SW Italy.
Napoli
noun, Italian name of Naples.
nastic
adjective, of or showing sufficiently greater cellular force or growth on one side of an axis to change the form or position of the axis.
Scotia
noun, a deep concave molding between two fillets, as in the Attic base.
nasute
noun, a soldier termite characterized by a beaklike snout through which a sticky secretion repellent to other insects is emitted.
sconce
noun, a bracket for candles or other lights, placed on a wall, mirror, picture frame, etc.
Nautes
noun, (in the Aeneid) an aged Trojan and advisor to Aeneas.
nemat-
sclent
noun, any slanting surface, as a slope.
scenic
noun, a photograph, graphic representation, etc., depicting natural scenery.
scato-
scampi
noun, a large shrimp or prawn.
muslin
noun, a cotton fabric made in various degrees of fineness and often printed, woven, or embroidered in patterns, especially a cotton fabric of plain weave, used for sheets and for a variety of other purposes.
sapote
noun, Also called marmalade tree. a tree, Pouteria sapota, of the sapodilla family, native to Mexico and Central America, having large leaves and sweet, edible fruit.
Nicole
noun, a female given name: from Greek words meaning “victory” and “people.”.
Nilote
noun, a member of any of several indigenous black peoples of the Sudan and eastern Africa.
Samuel
noun, a judge and prophet of Israel. I Sam. 1–3; 8–15.
nocti-
sample
noun, a small part of anything or one of a number, intended to show the quality, style, or nature of the whole; specimen.
noctis
adjective, (in prescriptions) of the night.
samlet
noun, a young salmon.
samite
noun, a heavy silk fabric, sometimes interwoven with gold, worn in the Middle Ages.
Noetic
adjective, of or relating to the mind.
salute
noun, Military. the special act of respect paid in saluting. the position of the hand or rifle in saluting:
nopals
noun, any of several cacti of the genus Nopalea, resembling the prickly pear.
notice
noun, an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning:
Naoise
noun, the husband of Deirdre and a nephew of Conchobar, by whom he was treacherously killed.
secant
noun, Geometry. an intersecting line, especially one intersecting a curve at two or more points.
muleta
noun, a red cloth similar to but smaller than a capa and manipulated by a stick set into one of the three holes in or near the center, for use by a matador in guiding the course of the bull's attack in the stage of the fight preparatory to the kill.
muscle
noun, a tissue composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body.
smalto
noun, colored glass or similar vitreous material used in mosaic.
Multan
noun, a city in E central Pakistan.
sluice
noun, an artificial channel for conducting water, often fitted with a gate (sluice gate) at the upper end for regulating the flow.
Slocum
noun, Joshua, 1844–c1910, U.S. mariner, author, and lecturer, born in Nova Scotia.
Sloane
noun, Sir Hans, 1660–1753, English physician and naturalist.
sit-up
noun, an exercise in which a person lies flat on the back, lifts the torso to a sitting position, and then lies flat again without changing the position of the legs: formerly done with the legs straight but now usually done with the knees bent.
situla
noun, a deep urn, vase, or bucket-shaped vessel, especially one made in the ancient world.
sitcom
noun, situation comedy.
multi-
Siouan
noun, an American Indian language family formerly widespread from Saskatchewan to the lower Mississippi, also found in the Virginia and Carolina piedmont, and including Catawba, Crow, Dakota, Hidatsa, Mandan, Osage, and Winnebago.
Muncie
noun, a city in E Indiana.
munite
verb (used with object), to fortify.
Muscat
noun, a variety of grape having a pronounced sweet aroma and flavor, used for making wine and raisins.
simple
noun, an ignorant, foolish, or gullible person.
Senlac
noun, a hill in SE England: believed by some historians to have been the site of the Battle of Hastings, 1066.
Simeon
noun, a son of Jacob and Leah. Gen. 29:33.
Silone
noun, Ignazio [ee-nyah-tsyaw] /iˈnyɑ tsyɔ/ (Show IPA), (Secondo Tranquilli) 1900–78, Italian author.
Musial
noun, Stanley Frank ("Stan the Man") 1920–2013, U.S. baseball player.
Siloam
noun, a spring and pool near Jerusalem. John 9:7.
silent
noun, Usually, silents. silent films.
silane
noun, Also called silicon tetrahydride. a gas with an unpleasant odor, SiH 4 , soluble in water: used as a doping agent for semiconductors in the production of solid-state devices.
set-up
noun, Surveying. station (def 14a). a surveying instrument precisely positioned for observations from a station. a gap between the end of a chain or tape being used for a measurement and the point toward which it is laid.
setula
noun, a short, blunt seta.
set-in
adjective, made separately and placed within another unit.
septum
noun, a dividing wall, membrane, or the like, in a plant or animal structure; dissepiment.
septic
adjective, pertaining to or of the nature of sepsis; infected.
septi-
septal
adjective, of or relating to a septum.
somite
noun, any of the longitudinal series of segments or parts into which the body of certain animals is divided; a metamere.
minute
noun, the sixtieth part (1/60) of an hour; sixty seconds.
impale
verb (used with object), to fasten, stick, or fix upon a sharpened stake or the like.
calces
noun, a plural of calx.
camote
noun, batata.
camlet
noun, a durable, waterproof cloth, especially for outerwear.
camise
noun, a lightweight, loose-fitting shirt or smock with long sleeves.
camion
noun, a strongly built cart or wagon for transporting heavy loads; dray.
cameos
noun, a technique of engraving upon a gem or other stone, as onyx, in such a way that an underlying stone of one color is exposed as a background for a low-relief design of another color.
calico
noun, a plain-woven cotton cloth printed with a figured pattern, usually on one side.
calci-
Easton
noun, a city in E Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River.
campus
noun, the grounds, often including the buildings, of a college, university, or school.
Caelum
noun, the Sculptor's Tool, or Chisel, a small southern constellation between Columba and Eridanus.
caecum
noun, cecum.
Cactus
noun, any of numerous succulent plants of the family Cactaceae, of warm, arid regions of the New World, having fleshy, leafless, usually spiny stems, and typically having solitary, showy flowers.
autism
noun, Psychiatry. a pervasive developmental disorder of children, characterized by impaired communication, excessive rigidity, and emotional detachment: now considered one of the autism spectrum disorders.
eclats
noun, brilliance of success, reputation, etc.:
Austin
noun, Alfred, 1835–1913, English poet: poet laureate 1896–1913.
auntie
noun, Informal. aunt.
atopic
adjective, of or relating to atopy.
Campos
noun, a city in E Brazil, near Rio de Janeiro.
cancel
noun, an act of canceling.
atones
verb (used with object), to make amends for; expiate:
Capone
noun, Al(phonse) ("Scarface") 1899–1947, U.S. gangster and Prohibition-era bootlegger, probably born in Italy.
Caslon
noun, William, 1692–1766, English type founder and designer.
cumins
noun, a small plant, Cuminum cyminum, of the parsley family, bearing aromatic, seedlike fruit, used in cookery and medicine.
casino
noun, a building or large room used for meetings, entertainment, dancing, etc., especially such a place equipped with gambling devices, gambling tables, etc.
casein
noun, Biochemistry. a protein precipitated from milk, as by rennet, and forming the basis of cheese and certain plastics.
cuneal
adjective, wedgelike; wedge-shaped.
Capote
noun, a long cloak with a hood.
capons
noun, a cockerel castrated to improve the flesh for use as food.
cupels
noun, a small, cuplike, porous container, usually made of bone ash, used in assaying, as for separating gold and silver from lead.
cut-in
noun, Movies. a still, as of a scene or an object, inserted in a film and interrupting the action or continuity:
caplin
noun, capelin.
cupola
noun, Architecture. a light structure on a dome or roof, serving as a belfry, lantern, or belvedere. a dome, especially one covering a circular or polygonal area.
caplet
custom
noun, a habitual practice; the usual way of acting in given circumstances.
Canute
noun, a.d. 994?–1035, Danish king of England 1017–35; of Denmark 1018–35; and of Norway 1028–35.
cantus
noun, cantus firmus.
Cantos
noun, one of the main or larger divisions of a long poem.
cantle
noun, the hind part of a saddle, usually curved upward.
atonic
noun, Grammar. an unaccented word, syllable, or sound.
atomic
adjective, of, pertaining to, resulting from, or using atoms, atomic energy, or atomic bombs:
cation
noun, a positively charged ion that is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
amicus
noun, a philanthropist.
encamp
verb (used with object), to make into a camp.
amoles
noun, the root of any of several plants, as Mexican species of agaves, used as a substitute for soap.
amnios
amino-
amines
noun, any of a class of compounds derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms with organic groups.
enlist
verb (used with object), to engage for military service:
Amiens
noun, a city in and the capital of Somme, in N France: cathedral; battles 1914, 1918, 1944.
amices
noun, an oblong vestment, usually of white linen, worn about the neck and shoulders and partly under the alb.
enacts
verb (used with object), to make into an act or statute:
ensoul
verb (used with object), to endow with a soul.
aments
noun, catkin.
entail
noun, the act of entailing.
alumni
noun, a graduate or former student of a specific school, college, or university.
alumin
entoil
verb (used with object), to take in toils; ensnare; enmesh.
Eolian
noun, Aeolian2 (def 3).
eonism
noun, the adoption of feminine mannerisms, clothing, etc., by a male.
amount
noun, the sum total of two or more quantities or sums; aggregate.
ampule
noun, a sealed glass or plastic bulb containing solutions for hypodermic injection.
aspect
noun, appearance to the eye or mind; look:
anomie
noun, a state or condition of individuals or society characterized by a breakdown or absence of social norms and values, as in the case of uprooted people.
aslope
adverb, at a slope; aslant; slantingly; diagonally.
ascent
noun, an act of ascending; upward movement; a rising movement:
aplite
noun, a fine-grained granite composed essentially of feldspar and quartz.
apices
noun, a plural of apex.
elints
noun, the gathering of military or other intelligence through the monitoring of electronic signals other than voice communications, as satellite transmissions, rocket telemetry, and radar.
Anselm
noun, Saint, 1033–1109, archbishop of Canterbury: scholastic theologian and philosopher.
Elmont
noun, a town on W Long Island, in SE New York.
anoles
noun, any of numerous chiefly insectivorous New World lizards of the genus Anolis, related to the iguana, that have the ability to change the color of their skin among a wide range of green and brown shades.
amulet
noun, a small object worn to ward off evil, harm, or illness or to bring good fortune; protecting charm.
eluant
noun, a liquid used for elution.
aniso-
animus
noun, strong dislike or enmity; hostile attitude; animosity.
animes
noun, a Japanese style of motion-picture animation, characterized by highly stylized, colorful art, futuristic settings, violence, and sexuality.
anemo-
anemic
adjective, Pathology. suffering from anemia.
ancile
noun, a shield given by Mars to Numa Pompilius as the palladium of Rome.
Empson
noun, William, 1906–84, English critic and poet.
Castle
noun, a fortified, usually walled residence, as of a prince or noble in feudal times.
Catlin
noun, George, 1796–1872, U.S. painter.
Alpine
noun, (initial capital letter) Anthropology. a member of a Caucasoid people found in central Europe and characterized by heavy body build, medium complexion, and straight to wavy hair.
Coptic
noun, an Afroasiatic language of Egypt descended from ancient Egyptian, largely extinct as a spoken language since the 16th century but surviving as the liturgical language of the Coptic Church.
coapts
verb (used with object), to bring close together:
coacts
verb (used with or without object), to do or act together.
copals
noun, a hard, lustrous resin obtained from various tropical trees and used chiefly in making varnishes.
C-note
noun, See C (def 11).
cnemis
noun, the tibia or shin.
copens
noun, Also called copen blue. a medium blue color.
copies
noun, an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original:
copula
noun, something that connects or links together.
coatis
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.
clumps
noun, a small, close group or cluster, especially of trees or other plants.
clouts
noun, a blow, especially with the hand; cuff:
closet
noun, a small room, enclosed recess, or cabinet for storing clothing, food, utensils, etc.
COSINE
noun, Trigonometry. (in a right triangle) the ratio of the side adjacent to a given angle to the hypotenuse. the sine of the complement of a given angle or arc. Abbreviation: cos.
clonus
noun, a rapid succession of flexions and extensions of a group of muscles, usually signifying an affection of the brain or spinal cord.
COSMIC
adjective, of or relating to the cosmos:
clonic
adjective, of or relating to clonus.
clones
noun, Biology. a cell, cell product, or organism that is genetically identical to the unit or individual from which it was derived. a population of identical units, cells, or individuals that derive from the same ancestral line.
Coates
noun, Eric, 1886–1957, English violist and composer.
contes
plural, Trademark. a brand of crayon made of graphite and clay, usually in black, red, or brown.
clites
noun, Classical Mythology. the wife of Cyzicus, who hanged herself when her husband was mistakenly killed by the Argonauts.
conics
noun, the branch of geometry that deals with conic sections.
compel
verb (used with object), to force or drive, especially to a course of action:
compts
verb (used with or without object), noun, count1 .
COMSAT
noun, (often lowercase) a communications satellite.
comtes
noun, count2 .
comate
noun, a mate or companion.
comals
noun, a griddle made from sandstone or earthenware.
column
noun, Architecture. a rigid, relatively slender, upright support, composed of relatively few pieces. a decorative pillar, most often composed of stone and typically having a cylindrical or polygonal shaft with a capital and usually a base.
conies
noun, the fur of a rabbit, especially when dyed to simulate Hudson seal.
consul
noun, an official appointed by the government of one country to look after its commercial interests and the welfare of its citizens in another country.
colins
noun, any of several American quails, especially the bobwhite.
Conium
noun, the poison hemlock, Conium maculatum.
Colima
noun, a state in SW Mexico, on the Pacific Coast. 2010 sq. mi. (5205 sq. km).
colies
noun, any of several slender, fruit-eating, African birds constituting the family Coliidae, having grayish-brown plumage and a long, pointed tail.
colics
noun, paroxysmal pain in the abdomen or bowels.
Coleus
noun, any of several tropical Asian or African plants belonging to the genus Coleus, of the mint family, certain species of which are cultivated for their showy, colored foliage and blue flowers.
colent
coitus
noun, sexual intercourse, especially between a man and a woman.
clomps
verb (used without object), clump (def 6).
clints
noun, a male given name, form of Clinton.
catnip
noun, a plant, Nepeta cataria, of the mint family, having egg-shaped leaves containing aromatic oils that are a cat attractant.
Celtic
noun, a branch of the Indo-European family of languages, including especially Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, and Breton, which survive now in Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, Wales, and Brittany.
centum
noun, one hundred.
centos
noun, a piece of writing, especially a poem, composed wholly of quotations from the works of other authors.
centi-
centas
noun, a former bronze coin of Lithuania, the 100th part of a litas.
cental
noun, hundredweight (def 1).
cteno-
celto-
celoms
noun, coelom.
C-in-C
cueist
noun, a billiard player.
celiac
adjective, of, relating to, or located in the cavity of the abdomen.
cecils
noun, (Edgar Algernon) Robert (1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood) 1864–1958, British statesman: Nobel Peace Prize 1937.
Cuenca
noun, a city in SW Ecuador.
cuesta
noun, a long, low ridge with a relatively steep face or escarpment on one side and a long, gentle slope on the other.
culets
noun, Jewelry. a small face forming the bottom of a faceted gem.
Culion
noun, an island of the Philippines, in the W part of the group, N of Palawan. 150 sq. mi. (389 sq. km).
catsup
noun, ketchup.
cesium
noun, a rare, highly reactive, soft, metallic element of the alkali metal group, used chiefly in photoelectric cells. Symbol: Cs; atomic weight: 132.905; atomic number: 55; specific gravity: 1.9 at 20°C; melts at 28.5°C.
cinema
noun, Chiefly British. motion picture.
clino-
cleans
clines
noun, Biology. the gradual change in certain characteristics exhibited by members of a series of adjacent populations of organisms of the same species.
costal
adjective, Anatomy. pertaining to the ribs or the upper sides of the body:
client
noun, a person or group that uses the professional advice or services of a lawyer, accountant, advertising agency, architect, etc.
cotula
noun, (in prescriptions) a measure.
Cletus
noun, Anacletus.
coucal
noun, any of several Old World cuckoos of the genus Centropus, having harsh-textured plumage and a long, daggerlike hind claw.
coulis
noun, a sauce made with puréed vegetables or fruit and used as a base or garnish.
cleats
noun, a wedge-shaped block fastened to a surface to serve as a check or support:
clause
noun, Grammar. a syntactic construction containing a subject and predicate and forming part of a sentence or constituting a whole simple sentence.
coutil
noun, a sturdy fabric constructed of a compactly woven herringbone twill.
counts
noun, the act of counting; enumeration; reckoning; calculation:
coupes
noun, Also, coupé. a closed, two-door car shorter than a sedan of the same model.
clamps
noun, a device, usually of some rigid material, for strengthening or supporting objects or fastening them together.
couple
noun, two of the same sort considered together; pair.
claims
noun, a demand for something as due; an assertion of a right or an alleged right:
IMPACT
noun, the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision:
citole
noun, cittern.
Cousin
noun, Also called first cousin, full cousin. the son or daughter of an uncle or aunt. See also second cousin, removed (def 2).
Alston
noun, a male given name.
Austen
noun, Jane, 1775–1817, English novelist.
action
noun, the process or state of acting or of being active:
etalon
noun, an interferometer consisting of two glass plates that reflect approximately half of each ray of light incident upon them and that are separated by a small, fixed distance: used to compare wavelengths and to study atomic spectra.
acetic
adjective, pertaining to, derived from, or producing vinegar or acetic acid.
Alnico
noun, a permanent-magnet alloy having aluminum, nickel, and cobalt as its principal ingredients.
aecium
noun, the fruiting body of rust fungi, which bears chainlike or stalked spores.
aceous
Aeolic
noun, the Greek dialect of ancient Aeolis and Thessaly; Aeolian.
accuse
verb (used with object), to charge with the fault, offense, or crime (usually followed by of):
Aeolis
noun, an ancient coastal region and Greek colony in NW Asia Minor: settled by Aeolians.
almuce
noun, a furred hood or hooded cape with long ends hanging down in front, formerly worn by the clergy.
Aloeus
noun, a son of Poseidon, husband of Iphimedia, and foster father of Otus and Ephialtes.
Aeolus
noun, the ruler of the winds.
aloins
noun, an intensely bitter, crystalline, water-soluble powder composed of the active principles of and obtained from aloe, used chiefly as a purgative.
accost
noun, a greeting.
Alecto
noun, one of the Furies.
Accius
noun, Lucius, c170–c90 b.c, Roman poet and prose writer.
espial
noun, the act of spying.
acutes
noun, the acute accent.
almous
noun, alms.
accent
noun, prominence of a syllable in terms of differential loudness, or of pitch, or length, or of a combination of these.
Escaut
noun, French name of Scheldt.
actins
noun, a globulin that is present in muscle plasma and that in connection with myosin plays an important role in muscle contraction.
actin-
Alison
noun, a female given name, form of Alice.
Actium
noun, a promontory in NW ancient Greece: Antony and Cleopatra were defeated by Octavian and Agrippa in a naval battle near here in 31 b.c.
acumen
noun, keen insight; shrewdness:
acmite
noun, a rare pyroxene mineral, sodium-ferric iron silicate, NaFe(Si 2 O 6), found in feldspathoid rocks.
acious
almost
adverb, very nearly; all but:
acinus
noun, Botany. one of the small drupelets or berries of an aggregate, baccate fruit, as the blackberry.
icecap
noun, a thick cover of ice over an area, sloping in all directions from the center.
acetum
noun, a preparation having vinegar or dilute acetic acid as the solvent.
iceman
noun, a man whose business is gathering, storing, selling, or delivering ice.
alines
noun, a female given name, form of Adeline.
aceto-
acetin
noun, a colorless, thick, hygroscopic liquid, C 5 H 10 O 4 : used chiefly in the manufacture of explosives.
accept
verb (used with object), to take or receive (something offered); receive with approval or favor:
A-line
noun, (especially in women's clothing) a cut of garment consisting basically of two A -shaped panels for the front and back, designed to give increasing fullness toward the hemline.
Alcuin
noun, (Ealhwine Flaccus) a.d. 735–804, English theologian and scholar: teacher and adviser of Charlemagne.
accel.
epacts
noun, the difference in days between a solar year and a lunar year.
pisco
noun, a brandy made in the district near Pisco, a seaport in Peru.
tulip
noun, any of various plants belonging to the genus Tulipa, of the lily family, cultivated in many varieties, and having lance-shaped leaves and large, showy, usually erect, cup-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in a variety of colors.
cine-
Tulsa
noun, a city in NE Oklahoma: center of a rich oil-producing region.
plast
cines
noun, a film; motion picture.
Pecos
noun, a river flowing SE from N New Mexico through W Texas to the Rio Grande. 735 miles (1183 km) long.
cions
noun, scion (def 2).
pelts
noun, the act of pelting.
tolan
noun, a crystalline, water-insoluble, solid, unsaturated compound, C 14 H 10 , used chiefly in organic synthesis.
Cisco
noun, any of several whitefishes of the genus Coregonus, of the Great Lakes and smaller lakes of eastern North America.
pecan
noun, a tall hickory tree, Carya illinoinensis, of the southern U.S. and Mexico, cultivated for its oval, smooth-shelled, edible nuts: the state tree of Texas.
peats
noun, a highly organic material found in marshy or damp regions, composed of partially decayed vegetable matter: it is cut and dried for use as fuel.
Cimon
noun, 507–499 b.c, Athenian military leader, naval commander, and statesman (son of Miltiades).
penis
noun, the male organ of copulation and, in mammals, of urinary excretion.
penal
adjective, of, relating to, or involving punishment, as for crimes or offenses.
Cetus
noun, the Whale, a constellation lying above the equator, containing the variable star Mira.
piano
noun, a musical instrument in which felt-covered hammers, operated from a keyboard, strike the metal strings.
caste
noun, Sociology. an endogamous and hereditary social group limited to persons of the same rank, occupation, economic position, etc., and having mores distinguishing it from other such groups. any rigid system of social distinctions.
cetin
noun, a white, crystalline, water-insoluble fat, C 32 H 64 O 2 , obtained from spermaceti by extraction with ether: used chiefly as an emulsive agent in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics and as a base in the manufacture of candles and soaps.
petos
noun, wahoo3 .
toman
noun, a coin of Iran, equal to 10 rials.
petal
noun, one of the often colored segments of the corolla of a flower.
peta-
Peano
noun, Giuseppe [joo-zep-pe] /dʒuˈzɛp pɛ/ (Show IPA), 1858–1932, Italian mathematician.
pesto
noun, a sauce typically made with basil, pine nuts, olive oil, and grated Parmesan blended together and served hot or cold over pasta, fish, or meat.
peons
noun, (in Spanish America) a farm worker or unskilled laborer; day laborer.
toles
noun, enameled or lacquered metalware, usually with gilt decoration, often used, especially in the 18th century, for trays, lampshades, etc.
Ceuta
noun, a seaport and enclave of Spain in N Morocco, on the Strait of Gibraltar.
Ciano
noun, Count Galeazzo [gah-le-aht-tsaw] /ˌgɑ lɛˈɑt tsɔ/ (Show IPA), (Ciano di Cortellazzo) 1903–44, Italian Fascist statesman: minister of foreign affairs 1936–43.
tolas
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.
peans
noun, paean.
peals
noun, a loud, prolonged ringing of bells.
pians
noun, yaws.
Paten
noun, a metal plate on which the bread is placed in the celebration of the Eucharist.
CLASP
noun, a device, usually of metal, for fastening together two or more things or parts of the same thing:
Actis
noun, a son of Rhoda and Helius who, when banished from his home for fratricide, fled to Egypt, where he taught astrology. The Colossus of Rhodes was built in his honor.
toise
noun, an old French unit of length equivalent to 6.395 feet (1.949 meters).
clase
pants
noun, trousers (def 1).
caput
noun, any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone.
Plate
noun, a shallow, usually circular dish, often of earthenware or porcelain, from which food is eaten.
Paoli
noun, Pasquale di, 1725–1807, Corsican military leader, statesman, and patriot.
clapt
verb, simple past tense and past participle of clap1 .
Pasco
noun, a city in S Washington, on the Columbia River.
paseo
noun, a slow, idle, or leisurely walk or stroll.
paste
noun, a mixture of flour and water, often with starch or the like, used for causing paper or other material to adhere to something.
claps
noun, an act or instance of clapping.
Pasto
noun, a city in SW Colombia. About 8350 feet (2545 meters) above sea level.
plat.
pause
noun, a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action:
Tunas
noun, any of several large food and game fishes of the family Scombridae, inhabiting temperate and tropical seas. Compare albacore, bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna.
actos
cites
noun, citation (defs 7, 8).
Pauli
noun, Wolfgang [woo lf-gang;; German vawlf-gahng] /ˈwʊlf gæŋ;; German ˈvɔlf gɑŋ/ (Show IPA), 1900–58, Austrian physicist in the U.S.: Nobel prize 1945.
tumps
noun, a small mound, hill, or rise of ground.
Paton
noun, Alan (Stewart) 1903–88, South African novelist.
claim
noun, a demand for something as due; an assertion of a right or an alleged right:
tunes
noun, a succession of musical sounds forming an air or melody, with or without the harmony accompanying it.
clans
noun, a group of families or households, as among the Scottish Highlanders, the heads of which claim descent from a common ancestor:
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).
patio
noun, an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
tunic
noun, Chiefly British. a coat worn as part of a military or other uniform.
clamp
noun, a device, usually of some rigid material, for strengthening or supporting objects or fastening them together.
Acton
noun, a quilted garment worn under mail in the 13th and 14th centuries; gambeson.
pates
noun, the crown or top of the head.
tomes
noun, a book, especially a very heavy, large, or learned book.
Cesti
noun, Marcantonio [mahr-kahn-taw-nyaw] /ˌmɑr kɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1623–69, Italian composer.
picas
noun, a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
cause
noun, a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect:
Pimas
noun, a member of an Indian people of southern Arizona and northern Mexico.
Cenis
noun, Mont, a mountain pass between SE France and Italy, in the Alps. 6834 feet (2083 meters) high.
Cenci
noun, Beatrice [be-ah-tree-che] /ˌbɛ ɑˈtri tʃɛ/ (Show IPA), 1577–1599, Italian parricide whose life is the subject of various novels and poems.
celts
noun, an ax of stone or metal without perforations or grooves, for hafting.
tonic
noun, a medicine that invigorates or strengthens:
pinas
noun, pineapple.
Aesop
noun, c620–c560 b.c, Greek writer of fables.
Pinel
noun, Phillippe [fee-leep] /fiˈlip/ (Show IPA), 1745–1826, French physician: reformer in the treatment and care of the mentally ill.
caus.
Pines
noun, Isle of, former name of Youth, Isle of.
Celt.
abbreviation, Celtic.
Piute
noun, Paiute.
celom
noun, coelom.
aeons
noun, (in Gnosticism) one of a class of powers or beings conceived as emanating from the Supreme Being and performing various functions in the operations of the universe.
Pinot
noun, any of several varieties of purple or white vinifera grapes yielding a red or white wine, used especially in making burgundies and champagnes.
pilus
noun, a hair or hairlike structure.
topis
noun, topee.
piton
noun, a metal spike with an eye through which a rope may be passed.
Pinta
noun, a nonvenereal treponematosis occurring chiefly in Central and South America, caused by Treponema carateum, characterized by spots of various colors on the skin.
Celia
noun, a female given name, form of Cecilia.
ceils
verb (used with object), to overlay (the ceiling of a building or room) with wood, plaster, etc.
Pinto
noun, Western U.S. a pinto horse.
cecum
noun, a cul-de-sac, especially that in which the large intestine begins.
topic
noun, a subject of conversation or discussion:
pions
noun, the first meson to be discovered: it has spin 0 and may be positively or negatively charged or neutral; charged pions decay into a muon and a neutrino or antineutrino. Symbol: π.
pitas
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
tonus
noun, a normal state of continuous slight tension in muscle tissue that facilitates its response to stimulation.
topes
noun, a small shark, Galeorhinus galeus, inhabiting waters along the European coast.
pious
adjective, having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations.
piste
noun, a track or trail, as a downhill ski run or a spoor made by a wild animal.
Piman
noun, any of various groupings of Uto-Aztecan languages, of varying degrees of inclusiveness, comprising Pima and its closest relatives.
place
noun, a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
Cecil
noun, (Edgar Algernon) Robert (1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood) 1864–1958, British statesman: Nobel Peace Prize 1937.
pilau
noun, pilaf.
pico-
picot
noun, one of a number of ornamental loops in embroidery, or along the edge of lace, ribbon, etc.
plant
noun, any member of the kingdom Plantae, comprising multicellular organisms that typically produce their own food from inorganic matter by the process of photosynthesis and that have more or less rigid cell walls containing cellulose, including vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, and hornworts: some classification schemes may include fungi, algae, bacteria, blue-green algae, and certain single-celled eukaryotes that have plantlike qualities, as rigid cell walls or photosynthesis.
cesta
noun, a narrow, curved basket fitted on one end to a wooden handle with a glovelike compartment at the base, for catching and throwing the ball.
picul
noun, (in China and southeast Asia) a weight equal to 100 catties, or from about 133 to about 143 pounds avoirdupois (60–64 kg).
Cates
noun, a choice food;delicacy; dainty.
tules
noun, either of two large bulrushes, Scirpus lacustris or S. acutus, found in California and adjacent regions in inundated lands and marshes.
Picus
noun, an ancient Italian god of agriculture.
plane
noun, a flat or level surface.
Pieta
noun, a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of the dead Christ, usually shown held on her lap.
acute
noun, the acute accent.
plan-
plait
noun, a braid, especially of hair or straw.
tomia
noun, the cutting edge of a bird's bill.
Pilea
noun, any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Pilea, of the nettle family, many species of which are cultivated for their ornamental foliage.
cauls
noun, a part of the amnion sometimes covering the head of a child at birth.
touse
noun, a commotion; rumpus.
pilum
noun, a javelin used in ancient Rome by legionaries, consisting of a three-foot-long shaft with an iron head of the same length.
tonia
cent.
Tosca
noun, an opera (1900) by Giacomo Puccini.
plain
noun, an area of land not significantly higher than adjacent areas and with relatively minor differences in elevation, commonly less than 500 feet (150 meters), within the area.
pilot
noun, a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
Pilos
noun, Greek name of Navarino.
cents
noun, a bronze coin of the U.S., the 100th part of a U.S. dollar: made of steel during part of 1943. Symbol: ¢.
pilon
noun, something extra; lagniappe.
CENTO
noun, a piece of writing, especially a poem, composed wholly of quotations from the works of other authors.
tones
noun, any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.:
tonal
adjective, pertaining to or having tonality.
clast
noun, a grain of sediment, silt, sand, gravel, etc., especially as a constituent fragment of a clastic rock formation, as distinguished from a chemical or biogenic component of such a formation.
piles
noun, an assemblage of things laid or lying one upon the other:
Supt.
palis
noun, (in Hawaii) a steep slope or cliff.
TUNIS
noun, a city in and the capital of Tunisia, in the NE part.
notes
noun, a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
nuci-
Colas
noun, a carbonated soft drink containing an extract made from kola nuts, together with sweeteners and other flavorings.
NSPCC
colat
Notus
noun, the ancient Greek personification of the south wind.
notum
noun, a dorsal plate or sclerite of the thorax of an insect.
Coles
noun, any of various plants of the genus Brassica, of the mustard family, especially kale and rape.
coins
noun, a piece of metal stamped and issued by the authority of a government for use as money.
nopal
noun, any of several cacti of the genus Nopalea, resembling the prickly pear.
nomes
noun, one of the provinces of ancient Egypt.
nomas
noun, a gangrenous ulceration of the mouth or genitalia, occurring mainly in debilitated children.
noise
noun, sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind:
noils
noun, a short fiber of cotton, wool, worsted, etc., separated from the long fibers in combing.
Colet
noun, John, 1467?–1519, English educator and clergyman.
acct.
oaten
adjective, of, relating to, or made of oats.
noels
noun, the Christmas season; yuletide.
ocean
noun, the vast body of salt water that covers almost three fourths of the earth's surface.
coapt
verb (used with object), to bring close together:
acet-
coast
noun, the land next to the sea; seashore:
octan
noun, an octan fever.
octal
noun, octonary (def 6).
octa-
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.
accum
Coats
noun, an outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body:
cocas
noun, a shrub, Erythroxylon coca, native to the Andes, having simple, alternate leaves and small yellowish flowers.
accus
coel-
coils
noun, a connected series of spirals or rings into which a rope or the like is wound.
Occam
noun, William of, died 1349? English scholastic philosopher.
Oates
noun, Joyce Carol, born 1938, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
Noemi
noun, Naomi (def 1).
colic
noun, paroxysmal pain in the abdomen or bowels.
ocul-
comes
noun, Astronomy. companion1 (def 6).
USLTA
naut.
natl.
Usnea
noun, any pale-green or gray, mosslike lichen of the genus Usnea, common on rocks and trees.
nates
noun, buttocks; rump.
Utica
noun, an ancient city on the N coast of Africa, NW of Carthage.
utile
adjective, useful.
Neils
noun, a male given name: from an Irish word meaning “champion.”.
naso-
comet
noun, a celestial body moving about the sun, usually in a highly eccentric orbit, consisting of a central mass surrounded by an envelope of dust and gas that may form a tail that streams away from the sun.
comic
noun, a comedian.
napes
noun, the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
30-30
Naomi
noun, the mother-in-law of Ruth and the great-grandmother of David. Ruth 1.
Names
noun, a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
neaps
noun, neap tide.
COMAS
noun, a state of prolonged unconsciousness, including a lack of response to stimuli, from which it is impossible to rouse a person.
unset
adjective, not set; not solidified or made firm, as concrete or asphalt.
Niles
noun, a city in NE Illinois, near Chicago.
Colin
noun, any of several American quails, especially the bobwhite.
noct-
nipas
noun, a palm, Nypa fruticans, of India, the Philippines, etc., whose foliage is used for thatching, basketry, etc.
Nimes
noun, a city in and the capital of Gard, in S France: Roman ruins.
untie
verb (used with object), to loose or unfasten (anything tied); let or set loose by undoing a knot.
until
conjunction, up to the time that or when; till:
upset
noun, an upsetting or instance of being upset; overturn; overthrow.
USECC
Colum
noun, Padraic [paw-drik] /ˈpɔ drɪk/ (Show IPA), 1881–1972, Irish poet and dramatist, in the U.S. from 1914.
neut.
Upton
noun, a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “upper town.”.
Nepos
noun, Cornelius, 99?–24? b.c, Roman biographer and historian.
Nepal
noun, a constitutional monarchy in the Himalayas between N India and Tibet. About 56,830 sq. mi. (147,190 sq. km). Capital: Kathmandu.
nemos
noun, remote (def 10).
comal
noun, a griddle made from sandstone or earthenware.
coals
noun, a black or dark-brown combustible mineral substance consisting of carbonized vegetable matter, used as a fuel. Compare anthracite, bituminous coal, lignite.
oecus
noun, (in an ancient Roman house) an apartment, especially a dining room, decorated with columns.
cleat
noun, a wedge-shaped block fastened to a surface to serve as a check or support:
Unami
noun, a member of a North American Indian people, one of the Delaware group.
cline
noun, Biology. the gradual change in certain characteristics exhibited by members of a series of adjacent populations of organisms of the same species.
acpt.
Paeon
noun, Classical Prosody. a foot of one long and three short syllables in any order.
acnes
noun, an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.
paces
noun, a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.:
Clint
noun, a male given name, form of Clinton.
clipt
noun, the act of clipping.
ulpan
noun, an institute or school for intensive study of Hebrew, especially by immigrants to Israel.
Clite
noun, Classical Mythology. the wife of Cyzicus, who hanged herself when her husband was mistakenly killed by the Argonauts.
unapt
adjective, not appropriate; unfit; unsuitable:
clomp
verb (used without object), clump (def 6).
outen
verb (used with object), to turn off (a light) or extinguish (a fire).
ousel
noun, ouzel.
uncap
verb (used with object), to remove a cap or cover from (a bottle, container, etc.).
ounce
noun, a unit of weight equal to 437.5 grains or 1/16 pound (28.35 grams) avoirdupois.
Paine
noun, Albert Bigelow [big-uh-loh] /ˈbɪg əˌloʊ/ (Show IPA), 1861–1937, U.S. author and editor.
pains
noun, physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
Ostia
noun, a town in central Italy, SW of Rome: ruins from 4th century b.c.; site of ancient port of Rome.
Palos
noun, a seaport in SW Spain: starting point of Columbus's first voyage westward.
pant-
Panic
noun, a sudden overwhelming fear, with or without cause, that produces hysterical or irrational behavior, and that often spreads quickly through a group of persons or animals.
Cleon
noun, died 422 b.c, Athenian general and political opponent of Pericles.
panel
noun, a distinct portion, section, or division of a wall, wainscot, ceiling, door, shutter, fence, etc., especially of any surface sunk below or raised above the general level or enclosed by a frame or border.
clept
verb, a simple past tense and past participle of clepe.
Tupis
noun, a member of any of several related Indian peoples living in the valleys of various Brazilian rivers, especially the Amazon.
palms
noun, the part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
paint
noun, a substance composed of solid coloring matter suspended in a liquid medium and applied as a protective or decorative coating to various surfaces, or to canvas or other materials in producing a work of art.
caps.
Pales
noun, a stake or picket, as of a fence.
ulans
noun, uhlan.
ulent
pale-
ulnas
noun, Anatomy. the bone of the forearm on the side opposite to the thumb. Compare radius (def 7).
clime
noun, climate.
clone
noun, Biology. a cell, cell product, or organism that is genetically identical to the unit or individual from which it was derived. a population of identical units, cells, or individuals that derive from the same ancestral line.
oste-
OIcel
Omani
noun, a native or inhabitant of Oman.
onium
onces
noun, a single occasion; one time only:
Omuta
noun, a seaport on W Kyushu, in SW Japan.
omni-
uncos
noun, something extraordinary or unusual; a novelty.
omits
verb (used with object), to leave out; fail to include or mention:
olpes
noun, a form of the oinochoe.
onset
noun, a beginning or start:
oleum
noun, Pharmacology. oil.
olein
noun, Also called glyceryl trioleate, triolein. a colorless to yellowish, oily, water-insoluble liquid, C 57 H 104 O 6 , the triglyceride of oleic acid, present in many vegetable oils.
oleic
adjective, pertaining to or derived from oleic acid.
Olean
noun, a city in SW New York.
Unit.
unite
noun, a former gold coin of England, equal to 20 shillings, issued under James I and Charles I.
coact
verb (used with or without object), to do or act together.
onlap
noun, the advance of a sea beyond its former shore.
ontic
adjective, possessing the character of real rather than phenomenal existence; noumenal.
osmic
adjective, of or containing osmium in its higher valences, especially the tetravalent state.
UNCLE
noun, a brother of one's father or mother.
acmes
noun, the highest point; summit; peak:
uncia
noun, a bronze coin of ancient Rome, the 12th part of an as.
UNCIO
Osman
noun, 1259–1326, Turkish emir 1299–1326: founder of the Ottoman dynasty.
clops
noun, a sound made by or as if by a horse's hoof striking the ground.
Close
noun, the act of closing.
Oscan
noun, one of an ancient people of south-central Italy.
opens
noun, an open or clear space.
clots
noun, a mass or lump.
clout
noun, a blow, especially with the hand; cuff:
optic
noun, the eye.
opsin
noun, any of several compounds that form the protein component of the light-sensitive retina pigment, rhodopsin.
opium
noun, the dried, condensed juice of a poppy, Papaver somniferum, that has a narcotic, soporific, analgesic, and astringent effect and contains morphine, codeine, papaverine, and other alkaloids used in medicine in their isolated or derived forms: a narcotic substance, poisonous in large doses.
opine
verb (used with or without object), to hold or express an opinion.
clump
noun, a small, close group or cluster, especially of trees or other plants.
Capt.
pleat
noun, a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.
toils
noun, hard and continuous work; exhausting labor or effort.
smolt
noun, a young, silvery salmon in the stage of its first migration to the sea.
Soane
noun, Sir John, 1753–1837, English architect.
snout
noun, the part of an animal's head projecting forward and containing the nose and jaws; muzzle.
anis-
snipe
noun, any of several long-billed game birds of the genera Gallinago (Capella) and Limnocryptes, inhabiting marshy areas, as G. gallinago (common snipe) of Eurasia and North America, having barred and striped white, brown, and black plumage.
snail
noun, any mollusk of the class Gastropoda, having a spirally coiled shell and a ventral muscular foot on which it slowly glides about.
smote
verb, a simple past tense of smite.
smite
Idioms, smite hip and thigh. hip1 (def 9).
tamps
verb (used with object), to force in or down by repeated, rather light, strokes:
smile
noun, the act or an instance of smiling; a smiling expression of the face.
anise
noun, a Mediterranean plant, Pimpinella anisum, of the parsley family, having loose umbrels of small yellowish-white flowers that yield aniseed.
almes
noun, almah.
smalt
noun, a coloring agent made of blue glass produced by fusing silica, potassium carbonate, and cobalt oxide, used in powdered form to add color to vitreous materials.
Smail
noun, snail mail.
Tapes
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
Slump
noun, an act or instance of slumping.
Tanis
noun, an ancient city in Lower Egypt, in the Nile delta.
socle
noun, a low, plain part forming a base for a column, pedestal, or the like; plinth.
anole
noun, any of numerous chiefly insectivorous New World lizards of the genus Anolis, related to the iguana, that have the ability to change the color of their skin among a wide range of green and brown shades.
Sonia
noun, a female given name, Russian form of Sophia.
Spain
noun, a kingdom in SW Europe. Including the Balearic and Canary islands, 194,988 sq. mi. (505,019 sq. km). Capital: Madrid.
space
noun, the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
Tamis
noun, a worsted cloth mesh constructed in open weave and having a corded face, used as a sieve or strainer.
amuse
verb (used with object), to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner:
Soult
noun, Nicolas Jean de Dieu [nee-kaw-lah zhahn duh dyœ] /ni kɔˈlɑ ʒɑ̃ də dyœ/ (Show IPA), (Duke of Dalmatia) 1769–1851, French marshal.
sotie
noun, a satirical and topical comedy employing actors dressed in traditional fool's costume, popular in France during the late Middle Ages, and often used as a curtain raiser to mystery and morality plays.
sonic
adjective, of or relating to sound.
Almon
noun, a Philippine, dipterocarpaceous tree, Shorea eximia.
anime
noun, a Japanese style of motion-picture animation, characterized by highly stylized, colorful art, futuristic settings, violence, and sexuality.
solum
noun, the upper part of the soil profile, which is influenced by plant roots; the A horizon and the B horizon.
Solti
noun, Sir Georg [gey-awrg,, jawrj] /ˈgeɪ ɔrg,, dʒɔrdʒ/ (Show IPA), 1912–97, British orchestra conductor, born in Hungary.
Aneto
noun, Pi·co de [pee-kaw th e] /ˈpi kɔ ðɛ/ (Show IPA). Spanish name of Pic de Néthou.
anile
adjective, of or like a foolish, doddering old woman.
solan
noun, a gannet.
anils
noun, a West Indian shrub, Indigofera suffruticosa, of the legume family, having elongated clusters of small, reddish-yellow flowers and yielding indigo.
anim.
sluit
noun, (in South Africa) a deep, dry gulch or channel formed by erosion due to heavy rains.
tapis
noun, Obsolete. a carpet, tapestry, or other covering.
spate
noun, a sudden, almost overwhelming, outpouring:
seti-
Simon
noun, the original name of the apostle Peter. Compare Peter.
teals
noun, any of several species of small dabbling ducks, of worldwide distribution, usually traveling in tight flocks and frequenting ponds and marshes.
A-one
adjective, noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
Siena
noun, a city in Tuscany, in central Italy, S of Florence: cathedral.
setup
noun, organization; arrangement.
teams
noun, a number of persons forming one of the sides in a game or contest:
Seton
noun, a thread or the like inserted beneath the skin to provide drainage or to guide subsequent passage of a tube.
alist
adjective, inclined to one side; heeling or listing.
antis
noun, a person who is opposed to a particular practice, party, policy, action, etc.
Apoc.
septa
noun, plural of septum.
Sept.
sepia
noun, a brown pigment obtained from the inklike secretion of various cuttlefish and used with brush or pen in drawing.
sepal
noun, one of the individual leaves or parts of the calyx of a flower.
Seoul
noun, a city in and the capital of South Korea, in the W part.
senti
noun, a monetary unit of Tanzania, the 100th part of a shilling; cent.
simul
adverb, (in prescriptions) together.
antic
noun, Usually, antics. a playful trick or prank; caper. a grotesque, fantastic, or ludicrous gesture, act, or posture.
taupe
noun, a moderate to dark brownish gray, sometimes slightly tinged with purple, yellow, or green.
slain
noun, sley.
Sloan
noun, John, 1871–1951, U.S. painter.
slipt
noun, an act or instance of slipping.
slipe
noun, a sledge, drag, or sleigh.
slime
noun, thin, glutinous mud.
slice
noun, a thin, flat piece cut from something:
slept
noun, the state of a person, animal, or plant that sleeps.
slate
noun, a fine-grained rock formed by the metamorphosis of clay, shale, etc., that tends to split along parallel cleavage planes, usually at an angle to the planes of stratification.
Taupo
noun, Lake, a lake in N New Zealand, in the central part of North Island: largest lake in New Zealand. About 234 sq. mi. (605 sq. km).
sinal
adjective, of, relating to, or involving a sinus.
sito-
ante-
Siple
noun, Mount, a mountain in Antarctica, on the E coast of Marie Byrd Land. 15,000 feet (4570 meters).
antes
noun, Poker. a fixed but arbitrary stake put into the pot by each player before the deal.
anti-
Sino-
since
adverb, from then till now (often preceded by ever):
span-
spean
verb (used with object), to wean.
Selma
noun, a city in central Alabama, on the Alabama River.
stime
noun, the smallest bit; a drop, taste, or glimpse.
Stoic
noun, a member or adherent of the Stoic school of philosophy.
Altus
noun, a city in SW Oklahoma.
tacos
noun, Mexican Cookery. an often crisply fried tortilla folded over and filled, as with seasoned chopped meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
stipo
noun, a tall, ornate, Italian desk with a drop lid.
stipe
noun, Botany, Mycology. a stalk or slender support, as the petiole of a fern frond, the stem supporting the pileus of a mushroom, or a stalklike elongation of the receptacle of a flower.
taels
noun, liang.
stile
noun, a series of steps or rungs by means of which a person may pass over a wall or fence that remains a barrier to sheep or cattle.
stola
noun, a long, loose tunic or robe, with or without sleeves, worn by women of ancient Rome.
alum.
tails
noun, tail1 (def 6).
step-
Taine
noun, Hippolyte Adolphe [ee-paw-leet a-dawlf] /i pɔˈlit aˈdɔlf/ (Show IPA), 1828–93, French literary critic and historian.
alums
noun, Also called potash alum, potassium alum. a crystalline solid, aluminum potassium sulfate, K 2 SO 4 ⋅Al 2 (SO 4) 3 ⋅24H 2 O, used in medicine as an astringent and styptic, in dyeing and tanning, and in many technical processes.
stela
noun, stele (defs 1–3).
Stein
noun, a mug, usually earthenware, especially for beer.
taces
noun, tasset.
stole
noun, an ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a narrow strip of silk or other material worn over the shoulders or, by deacons, over the left shoulder only, and arranged to hang down in front to the knee or below. Compare tippet (def 2).
steal
noun, Informal. an act of stealing; theft.
stupa
noun, a monumental pile of earth or other material, in memory of Buddha or a Buddhist saint, and commemorating some event or marking a sacred spot.
Alsip
noun, a town in NE Illinois.
Sumac
noun, any of several shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Rhus of the cashew family, having milky sap, compound leaves, and small, fleshy fruit.
Alsop
noun, Joseph W(right) 1910–1989, U.S. political journalist and writer.
suite
noun, a number of things forming a series or set.
suint
noun, the natural grease of the wool of sheep, consisting of a mixture of fatty matter and potassium salts, used as a source of potash and in the preparation of ointments.
alti-
stupe
noun, two or more layers of flannel or other cloth soaked in hot water and applied to the skin as a counterirritant.
stump
noun, the lower end of a tree or plant left after the main part falls or is cut off; a standing tree trunk from which the upper part and branches have been removed.
Alton
noun, a city in SW Illinois.
alto-
stoup
noun, a basin for holy water, as at the entrance of a church.
stope
noun, any excavation made in a mine, especially from a steeply inclined vein, to remove the ore that has been rendered accessible by the shafts and drifts.
Stone
noun, the hard substance, formed of mineral matter, of which rocks consist.
stomp
noun, stamp (def 14).
stome
stoma
noun, Also, stomate. Botany. any of various small apertures, especially one of the minute orifices or slits in the epidermis of leaves, stems, etc., through which gases are exchanged.
steam
noun, water in the form of an invisible gas or vapor.
Taino
noun, a member of an extinct Arawakan Indian tribe of the West Indies.
spec.
spiel
noun, a usually high-flown talk or speech, especially for the purpose of luring people to a movie, a sale, etc.; pitch.
amole
noun, the root of any of several plants, as Mexican species of agaves, used as a substitute for soap.
spine
noun, the spinal or vertebral column; backbone.
Talos
noun, a man of brass made by Hephaestus for Minos as a guardian of Crete.
spina
noun, a spine or spinelike projection.
talus
noun, the uppermost bone of the proximal row of bones of the tarsus; anklebone.
spilt
noun, a spilling, as of liquid.
spile
noun, a peg or plug of wood, especially one used as a spigot.
tames
adjective, changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated:
spite
noun, a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
spice
noun, any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
ample
adjective, fully sufficient or more than adequate for the purpose or needs; plentiful; enough:
Spica
noun, spike2 .
spent
verb, simple past tense and past participle of spend.
Tamil
noun, a member of a people of Dravidian stock of S India and Sri Lanka.
spelt
noun, one of the earliest cultivated forms of wheat, Triticum aestivum spelta, native to southern Europe and western Asia, used for livestock feed and as a grain for human consumption.
spect
noun, single photon emission computed tomography: a technique for measuring brain function similar to PET.
talon
noun, a claw, especially of a bird of prey.
splat
noun, Also, splad. a broad, flat piece of wood, either pierced or solid, forming the center upright part of a chair back or the like.
stane
noun, adjective, adverb, verb (used with object), stone.
sputa
noun, matter, as saliva mixed with mucus or pus, expectorated from the lungs and respiratory passages.
stamp
noun, a postage stamp.
amens
noun, an utterance of the interjection “amen.”.
ament
noun, catkin.
Alost
noun, a city in central Belgium, NW of Brussels.
stale
adjective, not fresh; vapid or flat, as beverages; dry or hardened, as bread.
tains
noun, a thin tin plate.
stain
noun, a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
spume
noun, foam, froth, or scum.
Aloin
noun, an intensely bitter, crystalline, water-soluble powder composed of the active principles of and obtained from aloe, used chiefly as a purgative.
spout
noun, a pipe, tube, or liplike projection through or by which a liquid is discharged, poured, or conveyed.
AMICE
noun, an oblong vestment, usually of white linen, worn about the neck and shoulders and partly under the alb.
Alope
noun, a daughter of Cercyon who was raped by Poseidon and bore a son, Hippothous.
talcs
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.
alone
Idioms, leave alone, to allow (someone) to be by himself or herself: to refrain from annoying or interfering with:
amin-
amine
noun, any of a class of compounds derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms with organic groups.
semi-
telia
noun, the cluster of spore cases of the rust and smut fungi, bearing teliospores.
capot
noun, the taking by one player of all the tricks of a deal, as in piquet.
tepal
noun, one of the divisions of a flower perianth, especially one that is not clearly differentiated into petals and sepals, as in lilies and tulips.
calms
noun, freedom from motion or disturbance; stillness.
Calpe
noun, ancient name of the Rock of Gibraltar.
polis
noun, an ancient Greek city-state.
Camel
noun, either of two large, humped, ruminant quadrupeds of the genus Camelus, of the Old World. Compare Bactrian camel, dromedary.
poles
noun, a long, cylindrical, often slender piece of wood, metal, etc.:
Cameo
noun, a technique of engraving upon a gem or other stone, as onyx, in such a way that an underlying stone of one color is exposed as a background for a low-relief design of another color.
cames
noun, a slender, grooved bar of lead for holding together the pieces of glass in windows of latticework or stained glass.
Ponca
noun, a member of a North American Indian people formerly of northern Nebraska, now living mostly in northern Oklahoma.
Aleus
noun, a king of Tegea and the father of Amphidamas, Auge, Cepheus, and Lycurgus.
camis
noun, camisole (def 1).
Tepic
noun, a city in and the capital of Nayarit, W central Mexico.
poise
noun, a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight; equipoise.
Tesla
noun, a unit of magnetic induction equal to one weber per square meter. Abbreviation: T.
tical
noun, a former silver coin and monetary unit of Siam, equal to 100 satang: replaced in 1928 by the baht.
Campo
noun, (in South America) an extensive, nearly level grassland plain.
pomes
noun, the characteristic fruit of the apple family, as an apple, pear, or quince, in which the edible flesh arises from the greatly swollen receptacle and not from the carpels.
Aleut
noun, Also, Aleutian. a member of a people native to the Aleutian Islands and the western Alaska Peninsula who are related physically and culturally to the Eskimos.
Point
noun, a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
Posen
noun, German name of Poznań.
potus
noun, (in prescriptions) a drink.
caco-
cacti
noun, any of numerous succulent plants of the family Cactaceae, of warm, arid regions of the New World, having fleshy, leafless, usually spiny stems, and typically having solitary, showy flowers.
Aline
noun, a female given name, form of Adeline.
alien
noun, Often Disparaging and Offensive. a resident of one country who was born in or owes allegiance to another country and has not acquired citizenship by naturalization in the country of residence (distinguished from citizen). See also resident alien, illegal alien.
post-
posit
noun, something that is posited; an assumption; postulate.
caine
noun, (Sir Thomas Henry) Hall, 1853–1931, English novelist.
Ponce
noun, a pimp.
tenia
noun, taenia.
cains
noun, Scot. and Irish English. rent paid in kind, especially a percentage of a farm crop.
Caius
noun, Saint, died a.d. 296, pope 283–296.
calc-
pones
noun, Also called pone bread. a baked or fried bread usually made of cornmeal.
Alice
noun, a city in S Texas.
teno-
camps
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.
poilu
noun, a French common soldier.
pouts
noun, the act of pouting; a protrusion of the lips.
T-man
noun, a special investigator of the Department of the Treasury.
capes
noun, a sleeveless garment of various lengths, fastened around the neck and falling loosely from the shoulders, worn separately or attached to a coat or other outer garment.
Capet
noun, Hugh or Fr. Hugues [yg] /üg/ (Show IPA), a.d. 938?–996, king of France 987–996.
Alcon
noun, a noted archer who helped Hercules abduct the cattle of Geryon.
pleon
noun, the abdomen of a crustacean.
pleo-
tines
noun, a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.
tious
Capon
noun, a cockerel castrated to improve the flesh for use as food.
plio-
Aisne
noun, a river in N France, flowing NW and W to the Oise. 175 miles (280 km) long.
Suomi
noun, Finnish name of Finland.
aisle
noun, a walkway between or along sections of seats in a theater, classroom, or the like.
plats
noun, a plot of ground.
toile
noun, any of various transparent linens and cottons.
capos
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.
Plato
noun, 427–347 b.c, Greek philosopher.
plica
noun, Zoology, Anatomy. a fold or folding.
ploce
noun, the repetition of a word or phrase to gain special emphasis or to indicate an extension of meaning, as in Ex. 3:14: “I am that I am.”.
poet.
canst
noun, a sealed container for food, beverages, etc., as of aluminum, sheet iron coated with tin, or other metal:
pocul
Camus
noun, Albert [al-ber] /alˈbɛr/ (Show IPA), 1913–60, French novelist, short-story writer, playwright, and essayist: Nobel Prize 1957.
canc.
tiles
noun, a thin slab or bent piece of baked clay, sometimes painted or glazed, used for various purposes, as to form one of the units of a roof covering, floor, or revetment.
canes
noun, a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick.
canoe
noun, any of various slender, open boats, tapering to a point at both ends, propelled by paddles or sometimes sails and traditionally formed of light framework covered with bark, skins, or canvas, or formed from a dug-out or burned-out log or logs, and now usually made of aluminum, fiberglass, etc.
Canso
noun, Cape, a cape in SE Canada, the NE extremity of Nova Scotia.
alecs
noun, a herring.
tinea
noun, any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.
Cant.
Pluto
noun, Classical Mythology. a name given to Hades, under which he is identified by the Romans with Orcus.
times
noun, the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
canto
noun, one of the main or larger divisions of a long poem.
Plume
noun, a feather.
Timon
noun, c320–c230 b.c, Greek philosopher.
cants
noun, insincere, especially conventional expressions of enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness, or piety.
poult
noun, a young fowl, as of the turkey, the pheasant, or a similar bird.
psalm
noun, a sacred song or hymn.
sect.
SCAMP
noun, an unscrupulous and often mischievous person; rascal; rogue; scalawag.
sceat
noun, a silver Anglo-Saxon coin of the 7th and 8th centuries, sometimes including an amount of gold.
scaup
noun, any of several diving ducks of the genus Aythya, especially A. marila (greater scaup) of the Northern Hemisphere, having a bluish-gray bill.
scat-
scape
noun, Botany. a leafless peduncle rising from the ground.
scant
adverb, Scot. and North England Dialect. scarcely; barely; hardly.
Aston
noun, Francis William, 1877–1945, English physicist and chemist: Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1922.
scalp
noun, the integument of the upper part of the head, usually including the associated subcutaneous structures.
scena
noun, an extended operatic vocal solo, usually including an aria and a recitative.
scale
noun, Zoology. one of the thin, flat, horny plates forming the covering of certain animals, as snakes, lizards, and pangolins. one of the hard, bony or dentinal plates, either flat or denticulate, forming the covering of certain other animals, as fishes.
saute
noun, a dish of sautéed food.
Sault
noun, a waterfall or rapid.
sauce
noun, any preparation, usually liquid or semiliquid, eaten as a gravy or as a relish accompanying food.
satin
noun, a fabric in a warp-effect or filling-effect satin weave, as acetate, rayon, nylon, or silk, often having a glossy face and a soft, slippery texture.
Satie
noun, Erik Alfred Leslie [e-reek al-fred les-lee] /ɛˈrik alˈfrɛd lɛsˈli/ (Show IPA), 1866–1925, French composer.
satem
adjective, belonging to or consisting of those branches of the Indo-European family in which alveolar or palatal fricatives, as the sounds (s) or (sh), developed in ancient times from Proto-Indo-European palatal stops: the satem branches are Indo-Iranian, Armenian, Slavic, Baltic, and Albanian.
scelp
noun, a slap, smack, or blow, especially one given with the open hand.
aspic
noun, a savory jelly usually made with meat or fish stock and gelatin, chilled and used as a garnish and coating for meats, seafoods, eggs, etc.
Santo
noun, a carved figure of a saint, usually of wood, as from Puerto Rico, Mexico, or the southwestern U.S.
Asine
noun, an ancient town in S Greece, on the Gulf of Argolis.
secco
noun, fresco secco.
asco-
SEATO
noun, an organization formed in Manila (1954), comprising Australia, Great Britain, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, and the United States, for collective defense against aggression in southeastern Asia and the southwestern Pacific: abolished in 1977.
ascon
noun, a type of sponge having an oval shape and a thin body wall with pores leading directly into the spongocoel.
Ascot
noun, a necktie or scarf with broad ends, tied and arranged so that the ends are laid flat, one across the other, sometimes with a pin to secure them.
scute
noun, a dermal bony plate, as on an armadillo, or a large horny plate, as on a turtle.
scuta
noun, plural of scutum.
telic
adjective, Grammar. expressing end or purpose:
scent
noun, a distinctive odor, especially when agreeable:
Scout
noun, a soldier, warship, airplane, etc., employed in reconnoitering.
Scot.
scope
noun, extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.:
scopa
noun, pollen brush.
Scone
noun, a small, light, biscuitlike quick bread made of oatmeal, wheat flour, barley meal, or the like.
scion
noun, a descendant.
ASPEN
noun, any of various poplars, as Populus tremula, of Europe, and P. tremuloides (quaking aspen) or P. alba (white aspen) of America, having soft wood and alternate ovate leaves that tremble in the slightest breeze.
Saone
noun, a river flowing S from NE France to the Rhone. 270 miles (435 km) long.
sanit
auto.
pulse
noun, the regular throbbing of the arteries, caused by the successive contractions of the heart, especially as may be felt at an artery, as at the wrist.
Pusan
noun, a seaport in SE South Korea.
punts
noun, Football. a kick in which the ball is dropped and then kicked before it touches the ground. Compare drop kick, place kick.
aulos
noun, an ancient Greek wind instrument, a double pipe played with a double reed.
Punic
noun, the language of ancient Carthage, a form of late Phoenician.
punas
noun, a high, cold, arid plateau, as in the Peruvian Andes.
tempi
noun, a plural of tempo.
pumas
noun, cougar.
Aust.
aulic
adjective, of or relating to a royal court.
mutes
noun, Offensive. a person incapable of speech.
TEMPO
noun, Music. relative rapidity or rate of movement, usually indicated by such terms as adagio, allegro, etc., or by reference to the metronome.
pulis
noun, one of a Hungarian breed of medium-sized sheepdogs having long, fine hair that often mats, giving the coat a corded appearance.
pules
verb (used without object), to cry in a thin voice; whine; whimper.
pulas
noun, a cupronickel coin, paper money, and monetary unit of Botswana, equal to 100 thebe: replaced the rand in 1976.
temps
noun, part of a dance step in which there is no transfer of weight.
puces
noun, a dark or brownish purple.
Aulis
noun, a port in ancient Boeotia, in E central Greece: the Greek fleet set out from here for Troy during the Trojan War.
Sacco
noun, Nicola [nee-kaw-lah] /niˈkɔ lɑ/ (Show IPA), 1891–1927, Italian anarchist, in the U.S. after 1908: together with Bartolomeo Vanzetti, found guilty of robbery and murder 1921; executed 1927.
ation
salon
noun, a drawing room or reception room in a large house.
Sampo
noun, a magical object or substance that was stolen by Ilmarinen, Vainamoinen, and Lemminkainen from Louhi because of its powers.
atmo-
telo-
Salto
noun, a city in NW Uruguay, on the Uruguay River.
atone
verb (used with object), to make amends for; expiate:
telos
noun, the end term of a goal-directed process; especially, the Aristotelian final cause.
Salop
noun, a county in W England. 1348 sq. mi. (3490 sq. km).
temin
noun, Howard M(artin) 1934–94, U.S. virologist: Nobel Prize in medicine 1975.
saice
noun, syce.
salmi
noun, a ragout of partially cooked game, as pheasant or woodcock, stewed in wine and butter.
temp.
Salic
adjective, of or relating to the Salian Franks.
salep
noun, a starchy, demulcent drug or foodstuff consisting of the dried tubers of certain orchids.
Salem
noun, a seaport in NE Massachusetts: founded 1626; execution of persons accused of being witches 1692; home of Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Saite
noun, a native or citizen of Saïs.
Saint
noun, any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as such by the Christian Church, especially by canonization.
nails
noun, a slender, typically rod-shaped rigid piece of metal, usually in any of numerous standard lengths from a fraction of an inch to several inches and having one end pointed and the other enlarged and flattened, for hammering into or through wood, other building materials, etc., as used in building, in fastening, or in holding separate pieces together.
slant
noun, slanting or oblique direction; slope:
mails
noun, letters, packages, etc., that are sent or delivered by means of the postal system:
melon
noun, the fruit of any of various plants of the gourd family, as the muskmelon or watermelon.
Elisa
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
Linus
noun, Saint, died a.d. 76? pope 67?–76?.
Lumen
noun, Optics. the unit of luminous flux, equal to the luminous flux emitted in a unit solid angle by a point source of one candle intensity. Abbreviation: lm.
Lamut
noun, Even.
Melos
noun, the succession of musical tones constituting a melody.
Linum
noun, any of numerous plants of the genus Linum, including flax, L. usitatissimum, and various other species grown as ornamentals.
molts
noun, an act, process, or an instance of molting.
lints
noun, minute shreds or ravelings of yarn; bits of thread.
Melun
noun, a city in and the capital of Seine-et-Marne, in N France.
melic
adjective, intended to be sung.
Melia
Melas
noun, a religious fair, especially one held in connection with a festival.
LANCE
noun, a long wooden shaft with a pointed metal head, used as a weapon by knights and cavalry soldiers in charging.
eclat
noun, brilliance of success, reputation, etc.:
monas
noun, monad.
eccl.
melts
noun, the act or process of melting; state of being melted.
ecol.
Monet
noun, Claude [klawd;; French klohd] /klɔd;; French kloʊd/ (Show IPA), 1840–1926, French painter.
molas
noun, any of several thin, silvery fishes of the family Molidae, of tropical and temperate seas.
inlet
noun, an indentation of a shoreline, usually long and narrow; small bay or arm.
moils
noun, hard work or drudgery.
moist
adjective, moderately or slightly wet; damp.
intel
noun, intelligence (defs 4, 6).
Lucia
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “light.”.
elint
noun, the gathering of military or other intelligence through the monitoring of electronic signals other than voice communications, as satellite transmissions, rocket telemetry, and radar.
Eliot
noun, Charles William, 1834–1926, U.S. educator: president of Harvard University 1869–1909.
moles
noun, any of various small insectivorous mammals, especially of the family Talpidae, living chiefly underground, and having velvety fur, very small eyes, and strong forefeet.
menat
noun, an amulet worn by certain Egyptians in ancient times to secure divine protection and to ensure fertility.
coset
noun, a subset of a group, formed by the consistent operation of a given element of the group on the left or right of all the elements of a subgroup of the group.
Lamus
noun, a son of Hercules and Omphale.
econ.
lipo-
molet
noun, mullet2 .
cosec
noun, cosecant.
Lipan
noun, a member of a group of Apache Indians who lived in the U.S. east of the Rio Grande.
copse
noun, a thicket of small trees or bushes; a small wood.
Linos
noun, linoleum.
luces
noun, plural of lux.
limen
noun, threshold (def 4).
Limon
noun, José [haw-se] /hɔˈsɛ/ (Show IPA), 1908–72, Mexican dancer and choreographer in the U.S.
istle
noun, a fiber from any of several tropical American plants of the genus Agave or Yucca, used in making bagging, carpets, etc.
copal
noun, a hard, lustrous resin obtained from various tropical trees and used chiefly in making varnishes.
limns
verb (used with object), to represent in drawing or painting.
Mosul
noun, a city in N Iraq, on the Tigris, opposite the ruins of Nineveh.
lunas
noun, the ancient Roman goddess personifying the moon, sometimes identified with Diana.
motel
noun, a hotel providing travelers with lodging and free parking facilities, typically a roadside hotel having rooms adjacent to an outside parking area or an urban hotel offering parking within the building.
motes
noun, a small particle or speck, especially of dust.
mopes
noun, a person who mopes or is given to moping.
Icel.
mauls
noun, a heavy hammer, as for driving stakes or wedges.
moues
noun, a pouting grimace.
CONUS
noun, the most anterior part of the simple tubular heart of lower vertebrates and embryos of higher vertebrates, leading into the artery that leaves the heart; in mammals it forms a part of the upper wall of the right ventricle, in which the pulmonary artery originates.
moult
noun, an act, process, or an instance of molting.
Conte
noun, count2 .
Mount
noun, the act or a manner of mounting.
limos
noun, a limousine.
Ital.
Elman
noun, Mischa [mee-shuh] /ˈmi ʃə/ (Show IPA), 1891–1967, U.S. violinist, born in Russia.
Mont.
copes
noun, a long mantle, especially of silk, worn by ecclesiastics over the alb or surplice in processions and on other occasions.
inept
adjective, without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit:
monic
adjective, (of a polynomial) having the coefficient of the term of highest degree equal to 1.
Mecca
noun, Also, Makkah, Mekka. a city in and the capital of Hejaz, in W Saudi Arabia: birthplace of Muhammad; spiritual center of Islam.
epact
noun, the difference in days between a solar year and a lunar year.
copen
noun, Also called copen blue. a medium blue color.
lumps
noun, a piece or mass of solid matter without regular shape or of no particular shape:
Copan
noun, Santa Rosa de Copán.
EMAIL
noun, a system for sending messages from one individual to another via telecommunications links between computers or terminals using dedicated software:
Elton
noun, a male given name.
linac
noun, linear accelerator.
incus
noun, Anatomy. the middle one of a chain of three small bones in the middle ear of humans and other mammals. Compare malleus, stapes.
lotas
noun, (in India) a small container for water, usually of brass or copper and round in shape.
Monte
noun, Also called monte bank. a gambling game played with a 40-card pack in which players bet that one of two layouts, each consisting of two cards drawn from either the top or bottom of the deck and turned face up, will be matched in suit by the next card turned up.
meant
verb, simple past tense and past participle of mean1 .
MEANS
noun, Usually, means. (used with a singular or plural verb) an agency, instrument, or method used to attain an end:
limps
noun, a lame movement or gait:
meno-
Mensa
noun, Also called altar slab, altar stone. the flat stone forming the top of the altar in a Roman Catholic church.
Liman
noun, a muddy lagoon, marsh, or lake near the mouth of a river behind part of the delta and more or less protected from open water by a barrier or spit.
Minto
noun, Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmond [el-ee-uh t-mur-ee-ki-nin-muh nd,, -muhr-ee-,, el-yuh t-] /ˈɛl i ətˈmɜr i kɪˈnɪn mənd,, -ˈmʌr i-,, ˈɛl yət-/ (Show IPA), 4th Earl of, 1845–1914, British colonial administrator: governor general of Canada 1898–1904; viceroy of India 1905–10.
Ecua.
Mines
noun, an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc.
Louis
noun, louis d'or.
Minos
noun, a king of Crete: he ordered Daedalus to build the Labyrinth.
etnas
noun, Mount, an active volcano in E Sicily. 10,758 feet (3280 meters).
Metis
noun, any person of mixed ancestry.
Minot
noun, George Richards [rich-erdz] /ˈrɪtʃ ərdz/ (Show IPA), 1885–1950, U.S. physician: Nobel prize 1934.
locus
noun, a place; locality.
MINCE
noun, something cut up very small; mincemeat.
mints
noun, any aromatic herb of the genus Mentha, having opposite leaves and small, whorled flowers, as the spearmint and peppermint. Compare mint family.
Count
noun, the act of counting; enumeration; reckoning; calculation:
metic
noun, an alien resident of an ancient Greek city who paid a tax for the right to live there.
minus
noun, minus sign.
locum
noun, locum tenens.
laics
noun, one of the laity.
metas
noun, (in ancient Rome) a column or post, or a group of columns or posts, placed at each end of a racetrack to mark the turning places.
Metol
minas
noun, an ancient unit of weight and value equal to the sixtieth part of a talent.
elans
noun, dash; impetuous ardor:
Milne
noun, A(lan) A(lexander) 1882–1956, English novelist, playwright, and author of prose and verse for children.
micas
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.
insp.
lotic
adjective, pertaining to or living in flowing water.
miens
noun, air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.:
Milan
noun, an industrial city in central Lombardy, in N Italy: cathedral.
Lopes
noun, the act or the gait of loping.
coups
noun, a highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a clever action or accomplishment.
Milos
noun, a grain sorghum having white, yellow, or pinkish seeds, grown chiefly in Africa, Asia, and the U.S.
Epsom
noun, a town in Surrey, SE England, S of London: site of a famous racetrack (Epsom Downs) where the annual Derby is held.
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.
Lotus
noun, a plant believed to be a jujube or elm, referred to in Greek legend as yielding a fruit that induced a state of dreamy and contented forgetfulness in those who ate it.
Louie
noun, looie.
epulo
noun, (in ancient Rome) a member of a body of priests who performed sacred rites during sacrificial banquets in honor of the gods.
coupe
noun, Also, coupé. a closed, two-door car shorter than a sedan of the same model.
milts
noun, the sperm-containing secretion of the testes of fishes.
Eilat
noun, a seaport at the N tip of the Gulf of Aqaba, in S Israel.
inst.
meta-
ectal
adjective, external; outer; on the surface of.
litas
noun, a former silver coin and monetary unit of Lithuania, equal to 100 centai.
lames
noun, Slang. a person who is out of touch with modern fads or trends, especially one who is unsophisticated.
eusol
noun, an antiseptic solution prepared from chlorinated lime and boric acid, formerly used in treating wounds.
Costa
noun, a rib or riblike part.
input
noun, something that is put in.
Epist
Episc
lites
noun, light2 (def 36).
Epis.
lact-
laces
noun, a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
Lucan
noun, (Marcus Annaeus Lucanus) a.d. 39–65, Roman poet, born in Spain.
Lucas
noun, George, born 1944, U.S. film director.
Elias
noun, Douay Bible. Elijah (def 1).
moans
noun, a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
Lucca
noun, a city in NW Italy, W of Florence.
menta
noun, Entomology. the medial plate of the labium in insects.
etuis
noun, a small, often decorative case, especially one for needles, toilet articles, or the like.
maile
noun, a vine, Alyxia olivaeformis, of Hawaii, having small yellowish flowers and fragrant foliage: a traditional lei plant of Hawaii.
misc.
ecto-
misce
verb, (in prescriptions) mix.
cotes
noun, a shelter, coop, or small shed for sheep, pigs, pigeons, etc.
meson
noun, Physics. any hadron, or strongly interacting particle, other than a baryon. Mesons are bosons, having spins of 0, 1, 2, …, and, unlike baryons, do not obey a conservation law.
Laius
noun, a king of Thebes, the husband of Jocasta and father of Oedipus: unwittingly killed by Oedipus.
miso-
loans
noun, the act of lending; a grant of the temporary use of something:
loupe
noun, any of several varieties of magnifying glasses, used by jewelers and watchmakers, of from 2 to 20 power and intended to fit in the eye socket, to be attached to spectacles, or to be held in the hand.
meso-
insep
loams
noun, a rich, friable soil containing a relatively equal mixture of sand and silt and a somewhat smaller proportion of clay.
mites
noun, any of numerous small to microscopic arachnids of the subclass Acari, including species that are parasitic on animals and plants or that feed on decaying matter and stored foods.
mesic
adjective, of, relating to, or adapted to an environment having a balanced supply of moisture.
loups
noun, a cloth mask, often of silk or velvet, that covers only half the face.
insol
louse
noun, any small, wingless insect of the order Anoplura (sucking louse) parasitic on humans and other mammals and having mouthparts adapted for sucking, as Pediculus humanus (body louse or head louse) and Phthirius pubis (crab louse or pubic louse)
inset
noun, something inserted; insert.
louts
noun, an awkward, stupid person; clumsy, ill-mannered boor; oaf.
limas
noun, a word used in communications to represent the letter L.
IATSE
icons
conic
noun, Geometry. conic section.
cunts
noun, the vulva or vagina.
manic
adjective, pertaining to or affected by mania.
mulct
noun, a fine, especially for a misdemeanor.
Manet
noun, Édouard [ey-dwar] /eɪˈdwar/ (Show IPA), 1832–83, French painter.
lenos
noun, Also called leno weave, gauze weave. a weave structure in which paired warp yarns are intertwined in a series of figure eights and filling yarn is passed through each of the interstices so formed, producing a firm, open mesh.
lenis
noun, a lenis consonant.
cupel
noun, a small, cuplike, porous container, usually made of bone ash, used in assaying, as for separating gold and silver from lead.
lento
adverb, slowly.
encl.
Lenca
noun, a member of an Indian people of El Salvador and central Honduras.
Macc.
Lemon
noun, the yellowish, acid fruit of a subtropical citrus tree, Citrus limon.
malts
noun, germinated grain, usually barley, used in brewing and distilling.
conc.
Leman
noun, a sweetheart; lover; beloved.
Cons.
muco-
Enola
noun, a female given name.
mucic
adjective, of or derived from mucic acid.
Islam
noun, the religious faith of Muslims, based on the words and religious system founded by the prophet Muhammad and taught by the Koran, the basic principle of which is absolute submission to a unique and personal god, Allah.
Cumae
noun, an ancient city in SW Italy, on the coast of Campania: believed to be the earliest Greek colony in Italy or in Sicily.
emuls
cumin
noun, a small plant, Cuminum cyminum, of the parsley family, bearing aromatic, seedlike fruit, used in cookery and medicine.
Lepus
noun, the Hare, a small southern constellation south of Orion.
lapis
noun, (italics) Latin. stone (used in Latin names for minerals, gems, etc.)
manse
noun, the house and land occupied by a minister or parson.
mucin
noun, any of a class of glycoproteins found in saliva, gastric juice, etc., that form viscous solutions and act as lubricants or protectants on external and internal surfaces of the body.
Cunas
noun, a member of a group of American Indian people inhabiting settlements on the Isthmus of Panama and islands in the Gulf of San Blas.
Const
enact
verb (used with object), to make into an act or statute:
manos
noun, the upper or handheld stone used when grinding maize or other grains on a metate.
estoc
noun, a thrusting sword of the 13th–17th centuries having a long, narrow blade of rectangular section.
manit
noun, man-minute.
Leoni
noun, Raúl [rah-ool] /rɑˈul/ (Show IPA), 1905–72, Venezuelan statesman: president 1964–69.
Leona
noun, a female given name.
Cusco
noun, Cuzco.
cusec
noun, a unit of flow of one cubic foot per second.
Manue
noun, Manoah.
eosin
noun, Also called bromeosin, tetrabromofluorescein. a red, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C 20 H 8 Br 4 O 5 , derived from fluorescein by bromination: used chiefly as an acid dye for dyeing silk a rose red color and as a histological stain.
comps
noun, a compositor.
leans
noun, the act or state of leaning; inclination:
Musil
noun, Robert, 1880–1942, Austrian writer.
maist
adjective, noun, adverb, most.
comp.
cutie
noun, Informal. a charmingly attractive or cute person, especially a girl or a young woman (often used as a form of address):
laten
verb (used with or without object), to make or become late.
Latin
noun, an Italic language spoken in ancient Rome, fixed in the 2nd or 1st century b.c., and established as the official language of the Roman Empire. Abbreviation: L.
compt
verb (used with or without object), noun, count1 .
cutin
noun, a transparent, waxy substance constituting, together with cellulose, the cuticle of plants.
ento-
Imena
noun, a female given name: from an Arabic word meaning “faith.”.
mains
noun, the main or home farm of a manor, as where the ownerlives; manse.
Maine
noun, a state in the NE United States, on the Atlantic coast. 33,215 sq. mi. (86,027 sq. km). Capital: Augusta. Abbreviation: ME (for use with zip code), Me.
Eolic
noun, the Greek dialect of ancient Aeolis and Thessaly; Aeolian.
impel
verb (used with object), to drive or urge forward; press on; incite or constrain to action.
music
noun, an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color.
leant
noun, the act or state of leaning; inclination:
maces
noun, a clublike armor-breaking weapon of war, often with a flanged or spiked metal head, used chiefly in the Middle Ages.
lect.
munic
Comus
noun, an ancient Greek and Roman god of drinking and revelry.
enols
noun, an organic compound containing a hydroxyl group attached to a doubly linked carbon atom, as in >C=C(OH)−.
macle
noun, chiastolite.
muons
noun, a lepton similar in most respects to the electron except that it is unstable, it may be positively charged, and its mass is approximately 207 times greater; the positively charged muon is the antiparticle of the negatively charged muon. Symbol: μ.
Macon
noun, Nathaniel, 1758–1837, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1801–07.
cutes
noun, the cutes, Informal. self-consciously cute mannerisms or appeal; affected coyness:
least
noun, something that is least; the least amount, quantity, degree, etc.
entia
noun, plural of ens.
leapt
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
malic
adjective, pertaining to or derived from apples.
leaps
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
Musca
noun, the Fly, a small southern constellation between Crux and Chamaeleon.
Comte
noun, count2 .
male-
cutis
noun, the true skin, consisting of the dermis and the epidermis.
lapin
noun, a rabbit.
lapse
noun, an accidental or temporary decline or deviation from an expected or accepted condition or state; a temporary falling or slipping from a previous standard:
Manus
noun, Anatomy, Zoology. the distal segment of the forelimb of a vertebrate, including the carpus and the forefoot or hand.
islet
noun, a very small island.
leuc-
masc.
Mason
noun, a person whose trade is building with units of various natural or artificial mineral products, as stones, bricks, cinder blocks, or tiles, usually with the use of mortar or cement as a bonding agent.
culms
noun, coal dust; slack.
ictus
noun, Prosody. rhythmical or metrical stress.
lunes
noun, Archaic. fits of madness.
MSEnt
ileum
noun, Anatomy. the third and lowest division of the small intestine, extending from the jejunum to the cecum.
ileo-
inapt
adjective, not apt or fitting.
Luton
noun, a city in Bedfordshire, S central England, NW of London.
incas
noun, a member of any of the dominant groups of South American Indian peoples who established an empire in Peru prior to the Spanish conquest.
lunts
noun, a match; the flame used to light a fire.
emits
verb (used with object), to send forth (liquid, light, heat, sound, particles, etc.); discharge.
culet
noun, Jewelry. a small face forming the bottom of a faceted gem.
iotas
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
licet
incl.
mast-
ileac
adjective, of or relating to the ileum.
MOUSE
noun, any of numerous small Old World rodents of the family Muridae, especially of the genus Mus, introduced widely in other parts of the world.
cont.
Eaton
noun, Theophilus, 1590–1658, English colonist and colonial administrator in America.
maple
noun, any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer, species of which are grown as shade or ornamental trees, for timber, or for sap. Compare maple family.
culpa
noun, Roman and Civil Law. negligence; neglect (distinguished from dolus):
ileus
noun, intestinal obstruction characterized by lack of peristalsis and leading to severe colicky pain and vomiting.
estop
verb (used with object), Law. to hinder or prevent by estoppel.
Matsu
noun, a pine, Pinus massoniana, of China, yielding a wood used in furniture-making, the construction of houses, etc.
matin
noun, (often initial capital letter) matins, Also, especially British, mattins. (usually used with a singular verb) Ecclesiastical. the first of the seven canonical hours. the service for it, properly beginning at midnight, but sometimes beginning at daybreak. Also called Morning Prayer. the service of public prayer, said in the morning, in the Anglican Church.
letup
noun, cessation; pause; relief.
psec
macs
noun, fellow; bud (a familiar term of address to a man or boy whose name is not known to the speaker).
poem
noun, a composition in verse, especially one that is characterized by a highly developed artistic form and by the use of heightened language and rhythm to express an intensely imaginative interpretation of the subject.
psia
Cal.
pout
noun, the act of pouting; a protrusion of the lips.
Saml
East
noun, a cardinal point of the compass, 90° to the right of north. Abbreviation: E.
tils
noun, the sesame plant.
Aton
noun, a solar deity declared by Amenhotep IV to be the only god, represented as a solar disk with rays ending in human hands.
Luna
noun, the ancient Roman goddess personifying the moon, sometimes identified with Diana.
Cain
noun, Scot. and Irish English. rent paid in kind, especially a percentage of a farm crop.
Loup
noun, a cloth mask, often of silk or velvet, that covers only half the face.
loun
noun, loon2 .
cams
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.
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:
PSAT
Sami
noun, Lapp.
Lupe
noun, a female given name.
same
Idioms, all the same, notwithstanding; nevertheless: of no difference; immaterial:
Sam.
tens
noun, a self-operated portable device used to treat chronic pain by sending electrical impulses through electrodes placed over the painful area.
maco
noun, an Egyptian cotton, used especially in the manufacture of hosiery and undergarments.
poil
noun, a yarn or thread made from silk, used for ribbon, velvet, and as the core of gold, silver, and tinsel yarn.
pos.
ales
noun, a malt beverage, darker, heavier, and more bitter than beer, containing about 6 percent alcohol by volume.
Can.
Lune
noun, anything shaped like a crescent or a half moon.
maes
noun, a female given name, form of Mary.
lote
noun, lotus.
Loti
noun, a cupronickel coin, paper money, and monetary unit of Lesotho, equal to 100 lisente.
sati
noun, a Hindu practice whereby a widow immolates herself on the funeral pyre of her husband: now abolished by law.
sate
noun, a Southeast Asian, especially Indonesian and Malaysian, dish of marinated, bite-size pieces of meat, skewered, barbecued, and usually served with a peanut-flavored dipping sauce.
pnea
Sat.
atm.
eats
noun, eats, Informal. food.
Esau
noun, a son of Isaac and Rebekah, twin brother of Jacob, to whom he sold his birthright. Gen. 25:21–25.
Aten
noun, Aton.
cac-
Taos
noun, a Tanoan language spoken in two villages in New Mexico.
1080
ates
Samp
noun, coarsely ground corn.
tile
noun, a thin slab or bent piece of baked clay, sometimes painted or glazed, used for various purposes, as to form one of the units of a roof covering, floor, or revetment.
esp.
Mael
noun, a son of Ronan, unjustly killed by him.
sane
noun, a private nationwide organization in the U.S., established in 1957, that opposes nuclear testing and advocates international peace.
atic
cane
noun, a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick.
Tape
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
tics
noun, Pathology. a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face. tic douloureux.
Lunt
noun, a match; the flame used to light a fire.
SALT
noun, a crystalline compound, sodium chloride, NaCl, occurring as a mineral, a constituent of seawater, etc., and used for seasoning food, as a preservative, etc.
iso-
toea
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Papua New Guinea, the 100th part of a kina.
pose
noun, a bodily attitude or posture:
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.
Itea
noun, any tree or shrub belonging to the genus Itea, of the saxifrage family, having simple, alternate leaves and clusters of small, greenish-white flowers, as the Virginia willow, I. virginica.
atop
preposition, on the top of:
item
noun, a separate article or particular:
puce
noun, a dark or brownish purple.
Alco
aunt
noun, the sister of one's father or mother.
aune
noun, an old French unit of measure for fabrics, equivalent to about 47 inches (119 cm).
Alis
tion
puna
noun, a high, cold, arid plateau, as in the Peruvian Andes.
Cami
noun, camisole (def 1).
ect-
poms
noun, pommy.
Pune
noun, a city in W Maharashtra, W India, SE of Mumbai.
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.
Punt
noun, Football. a kick in which the ball is dropped and then kicked before it touches the ground. Compare drop kick, place kick.
pot.
Luce
noun, a pike, especially when fully grown.
TINA
noun, a female given name.
pome
noun, the characteristic fruit of the apple family, as an apple, pear, or quince, in which the edible flesh arises from the greatly swollen receptacle and not from the carpels.
ten.
Tine
noun, a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.
puli
noun, one of a Hungarian breed of medium-sized sheepdogs having long, fine hair that often mats, giving the coat a corded appearance.
Isle
noun, a small island.
CALS
noun, a male given name, form of Calvin.
eco-
lues
noun, syphilis.
Alec
noun, a herring.
puls
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Afghanistan, the 100th part of an afghani.
puma
noun, cougar.
Came
noun, a slender, grooved bar of lead for holding together the pieces of glass in windows of latticework or stained glass.
Aus.
aut-
calm
noun, freedom from motion or disturbance; stillness.
pule
verb (used without object), to cry in a thin voice; whine; whimper.
lump
noun, a piece or mass of solid matter without regular shape or of no particular shape:
Pula
noun, a cupronickel coin, paper money, and monetary unit of Botswana, equal to 100 thebe: replaced the rand in 1976.
puca
noun, (in folklore) an Irish spirit, mischievous but not malevolent, corresponding to the English Puck.
est.
pons
noun, Also called pons Varolii. a band of nerve fibers in the brain connecting the lobes of the midbrain, medulla, and cerebrum.
pone
noun, Also called pone bread. a baked or fried bread usually made of cornmeal.
alme
noun, almah.
lacs
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).
Pol.
Tasm
itol
Mac-
Time
noun, the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
Sale
noun, the act of selling.
pols
noun, a politician, especially one experienced in making political deals, exchanging political favors, etc.
lout
noun, an awkward, stupid person; clumsy, ill-mannered boor; oaf.
Lust
noun, intense sexual desire or appetite.
Ptas
plural, peseta.
Mace
noun, a clublike armor-breaking weapon of war, often with a flanged or spiked metal head, used chiefly in the Middle Ages.
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.
aits
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
Tena
noun, Koyukon.
sain
verb (used with object), to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences.
lace
noun, a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
teil
noun, Archaic. the European linden, Tilia europaea.
pts.
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.
Atum
noun, a primeval god who by himself begot Shu and Tefnut: the original god of the Ennead.
puts
noun, a throw or cast, especially one made with a forward motion of the hand when raised close to the shoulder.
tela
noun, a seaport in N Honduras.
tel-
teas
noun, the dried and prepared leaves of a shrub, Camellia sinensis, from which a somewhat bitter, aromatic beverage is prepared by infusion in hot water.
ALIT
verb, a simple past tense and past participle of alight1 .
pole
noun, a long, cylindrical, often slender piece of wood, metal, etc.:
ESOP
noun, a plan under which a company's capital stock is acquired by its employees or workers.
team
noun, a number of persons forming one of the sides in a game or contest:
eso-
teal
noun, any of several species of small dabbling ducks, of worldwide distribution, usually traveling in tight flocks and frequenting ponds and marshes.
Pola
noun, Pula.
Saco
noun, a city in SW Maine.
Sato
noun, Eisaku [ey-sah-koo;; Japanese ey-sah-koo] /eɪˈsɑ ku;; Japanese ˈeɪ sɑˌku/ (Show IPA), 1901–75, Japanese political leader: prime minister 1964–72; Nobel Peace Prize 1974.
mute
noun, Offensive. a person incapable of speech.
tans
noun, the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun or open air.
sumi
noun, black ink made from a mixture of plant soot and glue solidified into sticks or cakes the ends of which are scraped or ground into water on an ink slab, much used by calligraphers and painters.
lien
noun, Law. the legal claim of one person upon the property of another person to secure the payment of a debt or the satisfaction of an obligation.
Anil
noun, a West Indian shrub, Indigofera suffruticosa, of the legume family, having elongated clusters of small, reddish-yellow flowers and yielding indigo.
sole
noun, the bottom or under surface of the foot.
sump
noun, a pit, well, or the like in which water or other liquid is collected.
lice
noun, plural of louse.
anes
adverb, once.
soln
Lias
noun, Leah (def 1).
Liao
noun, a river in NE China, flowing from Inner Mongolia to the Gulf of Liaodong. 900 miles (1448 km) long.
Sumo
noun, a form of wrestling in Japan in which a contestant wins by forcing his opponent out of the ring or by causing him to touch the ground with any part of his body other than the soles of his feet, contestants usually being men of great height and weight.
Soma
noun, the body of an organism as contrasted with its germ cells.
Emp.
Sol.
some
adverb, (used with numerals and with words expressing degree, extent, etc.) approximately; about:
ance
sone
noun, a unit for measuring the loudness of sound, equal to the loudness of a sound that, in the judgment of a group of listeners, is equal to that of a 1000-cycle-per-second reference sound having an intensity of 40 decibels.
Soni
Also
adverb, in addition; too; besides; as well:
Laon
noun, a town in and the capital of Aisne, in N France, E of Paris.
suit
noun, a set of clothing, armor, or the like, intended for wear together.
Laos
noun, a country in SE Asia: formerly part of French Indochina. 91,500 sq. mi. (236,985 sq. km). Capital: Vientiane.
Soul
noun, the principle of life, feeling, thought, and action in humans, regarded as a distinct entity separate from the body, and commonly held to be separable in existence from the body; the spiritual part of humans as distinct from the physical part.
soup
noun, a liquid food made by boiling or simmering meat, fish, or vegetables with various added ingredients.
amus
suet
noun, the hard fatty tissue about the loins and kidneys of beef, sheep, etc., used in cooking or processed to yield tallow.
Sola
noun, an Indian shrub, Aeschynomene aspera, of the legume family, the pith of which is used for making helmets.
soil
noun, the portion of the earth's surface consisting of disintegrated rock and humus.
spae
verb (used with object), to prophesy; foretell; predict.
SMTP
slue
noun, the act of sluing.
Lina
noun, a female given name.
lin.
slum
noun, Often, slums. a thickly populated, run-down, squalid part of a city, inhabited by poor people.
slut
noun, Disparaging and Offensive. a sexually promiscuous woman, or a woman who behaves or dresses in an overtly sexual way.
supe
noun, a supernumerary.
limp
noun, a lame movement or gait:
ano-
limo
noun, a limousine.
limn
verb (used with object), to represent in drawing or painting.
emia
smut
noun, a particle of soot; sooty matter.
lieu
noun, place; stead.
SNCC
noun, a U.S. civil-rights organization formed by students and active especially during the 1960s, whose aim was to achieve political and economic equality for blacks through local and regional action groups.
snip
noun, the act of snipping, as with scissors.
lime
noun, Also called burnt lime, calcium oxide, caustic lime, calx, quicklime. a white or grayish-white, odorless, lumpy, very slightly water-soluble solid, CaO, that when combined with water forms calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) obtained from calcium carbonate, limestone, or oyster shells: used chiefly in mortars, plasters, and cements, in bleaching powder, and in the manufacture of steel, paper, glass, and various chemicals of calcium.
snit
noun, an agitated or irritated state.
snot
noun, Vulgar. mucus from the nose.
Lane
noun, a narrow way or passage between hedges, fences, walls, or houses.
emic
adjective, pertaining to or being a significant unit that functions in contrast with other units in a language or other system of behavior.
SOAP
noun, a substance used for washing and cleansing purposes, usually made by treating a fat with an alkali, as sodium or potassium hydroxide, and consisting chiefly of the sodium or potassium salts of the acids contained in the fat.
Emil
noun, a male given name: from Latin Aemilius, a family name.
Lima
noun, a word used in communications to represent the letter L.
Lani
emit
verb (used with object), to send forth (liquid, light, heat, sound, particles, etc.); discharge.
Leto
noun, the mother by Zeus of Apollo and Artemis, called Latona by the Romans.
Leta
noun, a female given name, form of Latona.
slot
noun, a narrow, elongated depression, groove, notch, slit, or aperture, especially a narrow opening for receiving or admitting something, as a coin or a letter.
Stan
noun, a male given name, form of Stanley.
SPOT
noun, a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck.
spue
noun, something that is spewed; vomit.
amic
adjective, of or relating to an amide or amine.
spun
noun, the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion.
Enos
noun, the son of Seth. Gen. 5:6.
lase
verb (used without object), to give off coherent light, as in a laser.
last
noun, a person or thing that is last.
Ames
noun, a city in central Iowa.
Ens.
LEAS
noun, a tract of open ground, especially grassland; meadow.
Amen
noun, an utterance of the interjection “amen.”.
stop
noun, the act of stopping.
Leis
noun, (in the Hawaiian Islands) a wreath of flowers, leaves, etc., for the neck or head.
LEAP
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
Lat.
Ste.
Lean
noun, the act or state of leaning; inclination:
stem
noun, the ascending axis of a plant, whether above or below ground, which ordinarily grows in an opposite direction to the root or descending axis.
lea.
late
Idioms, of late, lately; recently:
eons
noun, an indefinitely long period of time; age.
Laue
noun, Max Theodor Felix von [mahks tey-oh-dohr fey-liks fuh n] /mɑks ˈteɪ oʊˌdoʊr ˈfeɪ lɪks fən/ (Show IPA), 1879–1960, German physicist: Nobel Prize 1914.
STOL
noun, a convertiplane that can become airborne after a short takeoff run and has forward speeds comparable to those of conventional aircraft.
lats
noun, a former silver coin of Latvia, equal to 100 santimi.
alts
noun, in alt, in the first octave above the treble staff.
enol
noun, an organic compound containing a hydroxyl group attached to a doubly linked carbon atom, as in >C=C(OH)−.
Amie
noun, a female friend.
Spam
noun, (lowercase) Digital Technology. disruptive online messages, especially commercial messages posted on a computer network or sent as email (often used attributively):
amp.
alt.
amt.
spat
noun, a petty quarrel.
LEST
conjunction, for fear that; so that (one) should not (used negatively to introduce a clause expressive of an action or occurrence requiring caution):
SPCA
SPCC
eous
AMPS
noun, ampere.
enc.
spic
noun, a contemptuous term used to refer to a Spanish-American person.
stun
noun, the act of stunning.
Leos
noun, Astronomy. the Lion, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Cancer, containing the bright star Regulus.
Amos
noun, a Minor Prophet of the 8th century b.c.
enl.
Amon
noun, Amen.
Leon
noun, a male given name, form of Leo.
SPIM
noun, a type of spam that is sent by means of instant messaging.
spin
noun, the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion.
lent
noun, (in the Christian religion) an annual season of fasting and penitence in preparation for Easter, beginning on Ash Wednesday and lasting 40 weekdays to Easter, observed by Roman Catholic, Anglican, and certain other churches.
lens
noun, a piece of transparent substance, usually glass, having two opposite surfaces either both curved or one curved and one plane, used in an optical device in changing the convergence of light rays, as for magnification, or in correcting defects of vision.
Leno
noun, Also called leno weave, gauze weave. a weave structure in which paired warp yarns are intertwined in a series of figure eights and filling yarn is passed through each of the interstices so formed, producing a firm, open mesh.
AMLS
Amis
noun, Kingsley, 1922–95, English novelist.
spit
noun, saliva, especially when ejected.
Lena
noun, a river in the Russian Federation in Asia, flowing NE from Lake Baikal through the Yakutsk Republic into the Laptev Sea. 2800 miles (4500 km) long.
stum
noun, unfermented or partly fermented grape juice.
Alps
noun, a high mountain.
slop
noun, a quantity of liquid carelessly spilled or splashed about.
Saul
noun, the first king of Israel. I Sam. 9.
Lam.
scut
noun, a short tail, especially that of a hare, rabbit, or deer.
loca
noun, a plural of locus.
LAIS
noun, (in medieval French literature)
seal
noun, an embossed emblem, figure, symbol, word, letter, etc., used as attestation or evidence of authenticity.
aloe
noun, any chiefly African shrub belonging to the genus Aloe, of the lily family, certain species of which yield a fiber.
seam
noun, the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.
loan
noun, the act of lending; a grant of the temporary use of something:
Sean
noun, a male given name, form of John.
seat
noun, something designed to support a person in a sitting position, as a chair, bench, or pew; a place on or in which one sits.
sec.
loam
noun, a rich, friable soil containing a relatively equal mixture of sand and silt and a somewhat smaller proportion of clay.
asci
noun, plural of ascus.
scum
noun, a film or layer of foul or extraneous matter that forms on the surface of a liquid.
lame
noun, Slang. a person who is out of touch with modern fads or trends, especially one who is unsophisticated.
EPOS
noun, an epic.
epit
tale
noun, a narrative that relates the details of some real or imaginary event, incident, or case; story:
Sem.
Apus
noun, the Bird of Paradise, a southern constellation between Octans and Triangulum Australe.
apts
plural, apartment.
litu
noun, a plural of litas.
apt.
plural, apartment.
Apsu
noun, an Akkadian god: the consort of Tiamat and the father of the gods.
APSE
noun, Architecture. a semicircular or polygonal termination or recess in a building, usually vaulted and used especially at the end of a choir in a church.
sent
noun, a coin of Estonia until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a kroon.
scup
noun, a sparid food fish, Stenotomus chrysops, found along the Atlantic coast of the U.S., having a compressed body and high back.
Tame
adjective, changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated:
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.
Lome
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Togo, on the Gulf of Guinea.
Lota
noun, (in India) a small container for water, usually of brass or copper and round in shape.
Tane
noun, a Polynesian god of fertility.
lost
Idioms, get lost, Slang. to absent oneself: to stop being a nuisance:
Lose
Idioms, lose face. face (def 51).
scam
noun, a confidence game or other fraudulent scheme, especially for making a quick profit; swindle.
lops
noun, parts or a part lopped off.
SCAN
noun, an act or instance of scanning; close examination.
Lope
noun, the act or the gait of loping.
Tams
noun, tam-o'-shanter.
ASTM
Asti
noun, a city in the Piedmont region of Italy, S of Turin: center of wine-producing region.
lone
adjective, being alone; without company or accompaniment; solitary; unaccompanied:
Loma
noun, a hill or ridge having a broad top.
ELAS
Lois
noun, a female given name.
loin
noun, Usually, loins. the part or parts of the human body or of a quadruped animal on either side of the spinal column, between the false ribs and hipbone.
sci.
scil
alms
noun, money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy; anything given as charity:
tamp
verb (used with object), to force in or down by repeated, rather light, strokes:
Elam
noun, an ancient kingdom E of Babylonia and N of the Persian Gulf. Capital: Susa.
scop
noun, an Old English bard or poet.
elan
noun, dash; impetuous ardor:
ASME
loci
noun, plural of locus.
lain
noun, a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. Synonyms: prevarication, falsification. Antonyms: truth.
lits
noun, litas.
lite
noun, light2 (def 36).
sloe
noun, the small, sour, blackish fruit of the blackthorn, Prunus spinosa, of the rose family.
lint
noun, minute shreds or ravelings of yarn; bits of thread.
lip-
SINE
noun, Trigonometry. (in a right triangle) the ratio of the side opposite a given acute angle to the hypotenuse. (of an angle) a trigonometric function equal to the ratio of the ordinate of the end point of the arc to the radius vector of this end point, the origin being at the center of the circle on which the arc lies and the initial point of the arc being on the x-axis. Abbreviation: sin.
Lion
noun, a large, usually tawny-yellow cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa and southern Asia, having a tufted tail and, in the male, a large mane.
Sion
noun, a town in and the capital of Valais, in SW Switzerland.
sipe
verb (used without object), (of liquid) to drip, ooze, or soak through.
taco
noun, Mexican Cookery. an often crisply fried tortilla folded over and filled, as with seasoned chopped meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
SITA
noun, (in the Ramayana) the wife of Ramachandra, abducted by Ravana and later rescued.
site
noun, the position or location of a town, building, etc., especially as to its environment:
situ
noun, in situ.
ant.
ANSI
Lins
noun, a city in E Brazil.
Sina
noun, a female given name.
SLAM
noun, a violent and noisy closing, dashing, or impact.
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.
slap
noun, a sharp blow or smack, especially with the open hand or with something flat.
slat
noun, a long thin, narrow strip of wood, metal, etc., used as a support for a bed, as one of the horizontal laths of a Venetian blind, etc.
Tace
noun, tasset.
SLIC
lino
noun, linoleum.
SLIM
noun, a garment size meant for a thin person.
elms
noun, any tree of the genus Ulmus, as U. procera (English elm) characterized by the gradually spreading columnar manner of growth of its branches. Compare American elm, elm family.
Elsa
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
slit
noun, a straight, narrow cut, opening, or aperture.
Line
noun, a mark or stroke long in proportion to its breadth, made with a pen, pencil, tool, etc., on a surface:
lipa
noun, a monetary unit of Croatia.
tael
noun, liang.
sepn
SIAM
noun, former name of Thailand (def 1).
lit.
Elia
noun, the pen name of Charles Lamb.
apo-
LIST
noun, a series of names or other items written or printed together in a meaningful grouping or sequence so as to constitute a record:
Seta
noun, a stiff hair; bristle or bristlelike part.
LISP
noun, a speech defect consisting in pronouncing s and z like or nearly like the th- sounds of thin and this, respectively.
Apis
noun, a sacred bull worshiped at Memphis: identified originally with Ptah and later assimilated with Osiris to form the Ptolemaic Serapis.
Lise
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
LISA
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
Lamp
noun, any of various devices furnishing artificial light, as by electricity or gas. Compare fluorescent lamp, incandescent lamp.
epic
noun, an epic poem.
sial
noun, the assemblage of rocks, rich in silica and alumina, that comprise the continental portions of the upper layer of the earth's crust.
Sian
noun, Older Spelling. Xian.
Elis
noun, an ancient country in W Greece, in the Peloponnesus: site of the ancient Olympic Games.
epi-
sice
noun, syce.
tain
noun, a thin tin plate.
apes
noun, any of a group of anthropoid primates characterized by long arms, a broad chest, and the absence of a tail, comprising the family Pongidae (great ape) which includes the chimpanzee, gorilla, and orangutan, and the family Hylobatidae (lesser ape) which includes the gibbon and siamang.
lams
noun, a hasty escape; flight.
silo
noun, a structure, typically cylindrical, in which fodder or forage is kept.
tail
noun, the hindmost part of an animal, especially that forming a distinct, flexible appendage to the trunk.
silt
noun, earthy matter, fine sand, or the like carried by moving or running water and deposited as a sediment.
Sima
noun, an assemblage of rocks, rich in silica and magnesium, that constitutes the lower layer of the earth's crust and is found beneath the ocean floors and the sial of continents.
simp
noun, a fool; simpleton.
anus
noun, the opening at the lower end of the alimentary canal, through which the solid refuse of digestion is excreted.
ANTU
asc-
laic
noun, one of the laity.
mail
noun, letters, packages, etc., that are sent or delivered by means of the postal system:
clou
noun, a major point of interest or attention.
Umea
noun, a city in NE Sweden, on the Gulf of Bothnia.
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.
ulto
OPEC
noun, an organization founded in 1960 of nations that export large amounts of petroleum: formed to establish oil-exporting policies and set prices.
open
noun, an open or clear space.
mols
noun, mole4 .
opes
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
opia
cose
verb (used without object), coze.
clue
noun, anything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem, mystery, etc.
Mole
noun, any of various small insectivorous mammals, especially of the family Talpidae, living chiefly underground, and having velvety fur, very small eyes, and strong forefeet.
MOLA
noun, any of several thin, silvery fishes of the family Molidae, of tropical and temperate seas.
molt
noun, an act, process, or an instance of molting.
clot
noun, a mass or lump.
opts
Verb phrases, opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
mol.
opus
noun, a musical composition.
moit
noun, a foreign particle found in wool, as a burr, twig, or seed.
CLOS
noun, a walled vineyard.
clop
noun, a sound made by or as if by a horse's hoof striking the ground.
moil
noun, hard work or drudgery.
ulna
noun, Anatomy. the bone of the forearm on the side opposite to the thumb. Compare radius (def 7).
Cost
noun, the price paid to acquire, produce, accomplish, or maintain anything:
moat
noun, a deep, wide trench, usually filled with water, surrounding the rampart of a fortified place, as a town or a castle.
onus
noun, a difficult or disagreeable obligation, task, burden, etc.
Ont.
Ulan
noun, uhlan.
Olin
noun, a male given name.
ical
Cnut
noun, Canute.
ACLU
acme
noun, the highest point; summit; peak:
oils
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.
Oise
noun, a river in W Europe, flowing SW from S Belgium through N France to the Seine, near Paris. 186 miles (300 km) long.
Oita
noun, a seaport on NE Kyushu, in S Japan.
ole-
Mons
noun, an area of the body that is higher than neighboring areas.
Cope
noun, a long mantle, especially of silk, worn by ecclesiastics over the alb or surplice in processions and on other occasions.
oles
noun, a cry of “olé.”.
Olpe
noun, a form of the oinochoe.
cml.
Oman
noun, Sultanate of. Formerly Muscat and Oman. an independent sultanate in SE Arabia. About 82,800 sq. mi. (212,380 sq. km). Capital: Muscat.
omen
noun, anything perceived or happening that is believed to portend a good or evil event or circumstance in the future; portent.
CMOS
noun, complementary metal oxide semiconductor.
omit
verb (used with object), to leave out; fail to include or mention:
acne
noun, an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.
Onas
noun, a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
once
noun, a single occasion; one time only:
Mona
noun, a female given name.
Cmon
umps
noun, verb (used with or without object), umpire.
Mon.
Copt
noun, a member of the Coptic Church.
moas
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.
otic
adjective, of or relating to the ear; auricular.
mope
noun, a person who mopes or is given to moping.
Pan.
tump
noun, a small mound, hill, or rise of ground.
Cote
noun, a shelter, coop, or small shed for sheep, pigs, pigeons, etc.
mise
noun, a settlement or agreement.
Pal.
Pali
noun, (in Hawaii) a steep slope or cliff.
mis-
Palm
noun, the part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
MIPS
Coue
noun, Émile [ey-meel] /eɪˈmil/ (Show IPA), 1857–1926, French psychotherapist.
pam.
pams
noun, the jack of clubs, especially in a form of loo in which it is the best trump.
pane
noun, one of the divisions of a window or the like, consisting of a single plate of glass in a frame.
Pain
noun, physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
clep
Cleo
noun, a female given name.
Clem
noun, a male given name, form of Clement.
mint
noun, any aromatic herb of the genus Mentha, having opposite leaves and small, whorled flowers, as the spearmint and peppermint. Compare mint family.
mins
noun, a group of Chinese languages spoken in southeastern China, including Foochow and Fukienese.
Clea
noun, a female given name, form of Cleopatra.
Eton
noun, a town in Berkshire, in S England, on the Thames River, W of London: the site of Eton College.
Mino
noun, Minho.
MiNE
noun, an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc.
coup
noun, a highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a clever action or accomplishment.
Mina
noun, an ancient unit of weight and value equal to the sixtieth part of a talent.
pase
noun, (in bullfighting) a maneuver by a bullfighter with the capa or muleta to gain the attention of the bull and to guide the course of its attack.
mist
noun, a cloudlike aggregation of minute globules of water suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, reducing visibility to a lesser degree than fog.
Pail
noun, bucket.
Otis
noun, Elisha Graves, 1811–61, U.S. inventor.
Clio
noun, Classical Mythology. the Muse of history.
moan
noun, a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
Mano
noun, the upper or handheld stone used when grinding maize or other grains on a metate.
Ouse
noun, Also called Great Ouse. a river in E England, flowing NE to the Wash. 160 miles (260 km) long.
oust
verb (used with object), to expel or remove from a place or position occupied:
out-
tups
noun, Chiefly British. a male sheep; ram.
MNAS
Cloe
noun, a female given name, form of Chloe.
Tupi
noun, a member of any of several related Indian peoples living in the valleys of various Brazilian rivers, especially the Amazon.
clit
noun, clitoris.
clip
noun, the act of clipping.
outs
noun, a means of escape or excuse, as from a place, punishment, retribution, responsibility, etc.:
ACTS
noun, anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
tuns
noun, a large cask for holding liquids, especially wine, ale, or beer.
ins.
Eula
noun, End-User License Agreement: a contract between the manufacturer of computer software and the person who installs and uses it:
etui
noun, a small, often decorative case, especially one for needles, toilet articles, or the like.
tune
noun, a succession of musical sounds forming an air or melody, with or without the harmony accompanying it.
tuna
noun, any of several large food and game fishes of the family Scombridae, inhabiting temperate and tropical seas. Compare albacore, bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna.
Tums
verb (used with object), to tease (wool) in the preliminary carding operation, or to open out the fibers prior to carding.
PACE
noun, a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.:
Main
noun, a principal pipe or duct in a system used to distribute water, gas, etc.
PACT
noun, an agreement, covenant, or compact:
mite
noun, any of numerous small to microscopic arachnids of the subclass Acari, including species that are parasitic on animals and plants or that feed on decaying matter and stored foods.
Mita
noun, a colonial system in Peru by which the Spanish government required Indians to perform periodic forced labor, especially in the mines.
ACLS
acle
noun, the hard, durable wood of a Philippine leguminous tree, Albizzia acle, used for making fine furniture.
Past
noun, the time gone by:
NICE
noun, a port in and the capital of Alpes-Maritimes, in SE France, on the Mediterranean: resort.
neo-
coma
noun, a state of prolonged unconsciousness, including a lack of response to stimuli, from which it is impossible to rouse a person.
IMCO
mun.
Com.
cone
noun, Geometry. a solid whose surface is generated by a line passing through a fixed point and a fixed plane curve not containing the point, consisting of two equal sections joined at a vertex. a plane surface resembling the cross section of a solid cone.
USNA
nest
noun, a pocketlike, usually more or less circular structure of twigs, grass, mud, etc., formed by a bird, often high in a tree, as a place in which to lay and incubate its eggs and rear its young; any protected place used by a bird for these purposes.
mult
USMC
USMA
COLT
noun, a young male animal of the horse family.
Nemo
noun, remote (def 10).
cols
noun, Physical Geography. a pass or depression in a mountain range or ridge.
Nile
noun, a river in E Africa, the longest in the world, flowing N from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean. 3473 miles (5592 km) long; from the headwaters of the Kagera River, 4000 miles (6440 km) long.
mule
noun, the sterile offspring of a female horse and a male donkey, valued as a work animal, having strong muscles, a body shaped like a horse, and donkeylike long ears, small feet, and sure-footedness. Compare hinny.
Coln
noun, former German name of Cologne.
Nils
noun, nothing; naught; zero.
Ilse
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
NIMS
noun, a game in which two players alternate in drawing counters, pennies, or the like, from a set of 12 arranged in three rows of 3, 4, and 5 counters, respectively, the object being to draw the last counter, or, sometimes, to avoid drawing it.
USIA
nipa
noun, a palm, Nypa fruticans, of India, the Philippines, etc., whose foliage is used for thatching, basketry, etc.
nips
noun, an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite:
nits
noun, the egg of a parasitic insect, especially of a louse, often attached to a hair or a fiber of clothing.
Con.
Muni
noun, a municipal bond.
USCA
Nast
noun, Thomas, 1840–1902, U.S. illustrator and cartoonist.
muts
noun, mutt.
Imp.
Utes
noun, Informal. a utility vehicle.
nail
noun, a slender, typically rod-shaped rigid piece of metal, usually in any of numerous standard lengths from a fraction of an inch to several inches and having one end pointed and the other enlarged and flattened, for hammering into or through wood, other building materials, etc., as used in building, in fastening, or in holding separate pieces together.
must
noun, something necessary, vital, or required:
name
noun, a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
coml
Naos
noun, a temple.
nape
noun, the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
Nasi
noun, the head or president of the Sanhedrin.
Muse
noun, Classical Mythology. any of a number of sister goddesses, originally given as Aoede (song), Melete (meditation), and Mneme (memory), but latterly and more commonly as the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne who presided over various arts: Calliope (epic poetry), Clio (history), Erato (lyric poetry), Euterpe (music), Melpomene (tragedy), Polyhymnia (religious music), Terpsichore (dance), Thalia (comedy), and Urania (astronomy); identified by the Romans with the Camenae. any goddess presiding over a particular art.
COMS
noun, Trademark. Comedy Central: a cable television channel.
muon
noun, a lepton similar in most respects to the electron except that it is unstable, it may be positively charged, and its mass is approximately 207 times greater; the positively charged muon is the antiparticle of the negatively charged muon. Symbol: μ.
come
noun, Slang: Vulgar. semen.
Utas
noun, any of several iguanid lizards of the genus Uta, of the western U.S. and northern Mexico.
NATO
noun, an organization formed in Washington, D.C. (1949), comprising the 12 nations of the Atlantic Pact together with Greece, Turkey, and the Federal Republic of Germany, for the purpose of collective defense against aggression.
NATS
noun, a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.
mus.
USTC
NCTE
USPO
Neal
noun, a male given name.
neap
noun, neap tide.
neat
noun, an animal of the genus Bos; a bovine, as a cow or ox.
Neil
noun, a male given name: from an Irish word meaning “champion.”.
Niue
noun, an island in the S Pacific between Tonga and Cook Islands: possession of New Zealand. 5128; about 100 sq. mi. (260 sq. km).
muc-
Acis
noun, the lover of Galatea, killed by Polyphemus out of jealousy.
coil
noun, a connected series of spirals or rings into which a rope or the like is wound.
Inc.
mout
coin
noun, a piece of metal stamped and issued by the authority of a government for use as money.
Inca
noun, a member of any of the dominant groups of South American Indian peoples who established an empire in Peru prior to the Spanish conquest.
ile-
OAPC
oast
noun, a kiln for drying hops or malt.
uni-
OATS
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
ocas
noun, a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
ices
noun, the solid form of water, produced by freezing; frozen water.
coca
noun, a shrub, Erythroxylon coca, native to the Andes, having simple, alternate leaves and small yellowish flowers.
Col.
moue
noun, a pouting grimace.
mots
noun, a pithy or witty remark; bon mot.
coat
noun, an outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body:
Ice.
Oct.
mote
noun, a small particle or speck, especially of dust.
unco
noun, something extraordinary or unusual; a novelty.
most
noun, the greatest quantity, amount, or degree; the utmost:
coal
noun, a black or dark-brown combustible mineral substance consisting of carbonized vegetable matter, used as a fuel. Compare anthracite, bituminous coal, lignite.
MOpt
mops
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.
ICAO
inae
COLA
noun, a carbonated soft drink containing an extract made from kola nuts, together with sweeteners and other flavorings.
Noel
noun, the Christmas season; yuletide.
nope
adverb, no1 (def 1).
upon
noun, an upward movement; ascent.
noes
noun, an utterance of the word “no.”.
acc.
noil
noun, a short fiber of cotton, wool, worsted, etc., separated from the long fibers in combing.
upas
noun, the poisonous milky sap of a large tree, Antiaris toxicaria, of the mulberry family, native to tropical Asia, Africa, and the Philippine Islands, used for arrow poison.
nom.
Noma
noun, a gangrenous ulceration of the mouth or genitalia, occurring mainly in debilitated children.
MSPE
Nome
noun, one of the provinces of ancient Egypt.
unto
preposition, to (in its various uses, except as the accompaniment of the infinitive).
MSIE
nos-
NTIA
nose
noun, the part of the face or facial region in humans and certain animals that contains the nostrils and the organs of smell and functions as the usual passageway for air in respiration: in humans it is a prominence in the center of the face formed of bone and cartilage, serving also to modify or modulate the voice.
not-
nota
noun, a dorsal plate or sclerite of the thorax of an insect.
note
noun, a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
msec
Cole
noun, any of various plants of the genus Brassica, of the mustard family, especially kale and rape.
nots
noun, a Boolean operator that returns a positive result if its operand is negative and a negative result if its operand is positive.
imps
noun, a little devil or demon; an evil spirit.
MSCP
MSCE
nous
noun, Greek Philosophy. mind or intellect.
MSAE
min.
pacs
noun, pack1 (def 1).
clap
noun, an act or instance of clapping.
pina
noun, pineapple.
aesc
noun, ash2 (def 3).
tope
noun, a small shark, Galeorhinus galeus, inhabiting waters along the European coast.
top-
Pima
noun, a member of an Indian people of southern Arizona and northern Mexico.
cts.
Iona
noun, an island in the Hebrides, off the W coast of Scotland: center of early Celtic Christianity.
aet.
cen.
PIMS
plural, personal information manager.
ions
noun, an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons, as a cation (positive ion) which is created by electron loss and is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis, or as an anion (negative ion) which is created by an electron gain and is attracted to the anode. The valence of an ion is equal to the number of electrons lost or gained and is indicated by a plus sign for cations and a minus sign for anions, thus: Na + , Cl−, Ca ++ , S = .
Toni
noun, a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.
melt
noun, the act or process of melting; state of being melted.
PINE
noun, any evergreen, coniferous tree of the genus Pinus, having long, needle-shaped leaves, certain species of which yield timber, turpentine, tar, pitch, etc. Compare pine family.
meat
noun, the flesh of animals as used for food.
meas
Cels
mean
noun, Usually, means. (used with a singular or plural verb) an agency, instrument, or method used to attain an end:
meal
noun, the food served and eaten especially at one of the customary, regular occasions for taking food during the day, as breakfast, lunch, or supper.
MCPO
pint
noun, a liquid and also dry measure of capacity, equal to one half of a liquid and dry quart respectively, approximately 35 cubic inches (0.473 liter). Abbreviation: pt, pt.
tone
noun, any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.:
Cela
noun, Camilo José [kah-mee-law haw-se] /kɑˈmi lɔ hɔˈsɛ/ (Show IPA), 1916–2001, Spanish writer.
mels
noun, honey.
topi
noun, topee.
Ceil
verb (used with object), to overlay (the ceiling of a building or room) with wood, plaster, etc.
TOPS
noun, the tops, top1 (def 22).
pial
adjective, of or relating to the pia mater.
pian
noun, yaws.
etic
adjective, pertaining to or being the raw data of a language or other area of behavior, without considering the data as significant units functioning within a system.
menu
noun, a list of the dishes served at a meal; bill of fare:
pias
noun, a female given name.
etc.
Pica
noun, a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
ETAS
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
pice
noun, a former bronze coin of British India, one quarter of an anna. Compare pie5 .
ment
PICS
noun, a movie.
pile
noun, an assemblage of things laid or lying one upon the other:
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.
int.
ceps
noun, an edible mushroom, Boletus edulis, that grows wild under pine or other evergreen trees: prized for its flavor.
aeon
noun, (in Gnosticism) one of a class of powers or beings conceived as emanating from the Supreme Being and performing various functions in the operations of the universe.
pies
noun, plural of pi2 .
Piet
noun, Scot. a magpie.
intl
into
adjective, Mathematics. pertaining to a function or map from one set to another set, the range of which is a proper subset of the second set, as the function f, from the set of all integers into the set of all perfect squares where f (x) = x 2 for every integer.
pil-
men-
Maun
auxiliary verb, must1 .
maul
noun, a heavy hammer, as for driving stakes or wedges.
cet-
Cusp
noun, a point or pointed end.
CASE
noun, an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something:
cunt
noun, the vulva or vagina.
Mani
noun, Manes.
mane
noun, the long hair growing on the back of or around the neck and neighboring parts of some animals, as the horse or lion.
Man.
toil
noun, hard and continuous work; exhausting labor or effort.
plea
noun, an appeal or entreaty:
malt
noun, germinated grain, usually barley, used in brewing and distilling.
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.
MALS
ains
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
stoa
noun, Greek Architecture. a portico, usually a detached portico of considerable length, that is used as a promenade or meeting place.
cute
noun, the cutes, Informal. self-consciously cute mannerisms or appeal; affected coyness:
Ainu
noun, a member of an aboriginal population of northernmost Japan, having lighter skin and hairier bodies than other Japanese.
Cape
noun, a sleeveless garment of various lengths, fastened around the neck and falling loosely from the shoulders, worn separately or attached to a coat or other outer garment.
cap.
plie
noun, a movement in which the knees are bent while the back is held straight.
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.
plot
noun, a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose:
mal-
plum
noun, the drupaceous fruit of any of several trees belonging to the genus Prunus, of the rose family, having an oblong stone.
plus
noun, a plus quantity.
Cuna
noun, a member of a group of American Indian people inhabiting settlements on the Isthmus of Panama and islands in the Gulf of San Blas.
cast
noun, act of casting or throwing.
Maui
noun, an island in central Hawaii. 728 sq. mi. (1886 sq. km).
CCls
pion
noun, the first meson to be discovered: it has spin 0 and may be positively or negatively charged or neutral; charged pions decay into a muon and a neutrino or antineutrino. Symbol: π.
IOTA
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
Pisa
noun, a city in NW Italy, on the Arno River: leaning tower.
MatE
noun, a partner in marriage; spouse.
pise
noun, rammed earth.
cues
noun, anything said or done, on or off stage, that is followed by a specific line or action:
TOMS
noun, the male of various animals, as the turkey.
tome
noun, a book, especially a very heavy, large, or learned book.
pita
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
ious
ails
verb (used with object), to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.
Manu
noun, the progenitor and lawgiver of the human race.
cule
AIME
tole
noun, enameled or lacquered metalware, usually with gilt decoration, often used, especially in the 18th century, for trays, lampshades, etc.
AIMS
noun, the act of aiming or directing anything at or toward a particular point or target.
Culm
noun, coal dust; slack.
caul
noun, a part of the amnion sometimes covering the head of a child at birth.
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.
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.
cult
noun, a particular system of religious worship, especially with reference to its rites and ceremonies.
Cate
noun, a choice food;delicacy; dainty.
cat.
Peul
noun, Fulani.
Mela
noun, a religious fair, especially one held in connection with a festival.
cis-
met.
clam
noun, any of various bivalve mollusks, especially certain edible species. Compare quahog, soft-shell clam.
CPCU
Mile
noun, Also called statute mile. a unit of distance on land in English-speaking countries equal to 5280 feet, or 1760 yards (1.609 kilometers).
tuis
noun, a black New Zealand honey eater, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, having a patch of white feathers on each side of the throat, sometimes tamed as a pet.
Pet.
Pen.
Mic.
mil.
mien
noun, air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.:
Pest
noun, an annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; nuisance.
peso
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mexico, and the Philippines, equal to 100 centavos.
pats
noun, a light stroke, tap, or blow with the palm, fingers, or a flat object.
sail
noun, an area of canvas or other fabric extended to the wind in such a way as to transmit the force of the wind to an assemblage of spars and rigging mounted firmly on a hull, raft, iceboat, etc., so as to drive it along.
peal
noun, a loud, prolonged ringing of bells.
Etna
noun, Mount, an active volcano in E Sicily. 10,758 feet (3280 meters).
Paul
noun, Saint, died a.d. c67, a missionary and apostle to the gentiles: author of several of the Epistles. Compare Saul (def 2).
MICE
noun, plural of mouse.
peat
noun, a highly organic material found in marshy or damp regions, composed of partially decayed vegetable matter: it is cut and dried for use as fuel.
peon
noun, (in Spanish America) a farm worker or unskilled laborer; day laborer.
cite
noun, citation (defs 7, 8).
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.
Acus
noun, Surgery. a needle, especially one used in a surgical operation.
ciao
interjection, (used as a word of greeting or parting): hello; goodbye; so long; see you later.
Pent
noun, penthouse (def 4).
pct.
pens
noun, any of various instruments for writing or drawing with ink or a similar substance.
cit.
tule
noun, either of two large bulrushes, Scirpus lacustris or S. acutus, found in California and adjacent regions in inundated lands and marshes.
Milo
noun, a grain sorghum having white, yellow, or pinkish seeds, grown chiefly in Africa, Asia, and the U.S.
pelt
noun, the act of pelting.
clan
noun, a group of families or households, as among the Scottish Highlanders, the heads of which claim descent from a common ancestor:
mils
noun, a unit of length equal to 0.001 of an inch (0.0254 mm), used in measuring the diameter of wires.
Toul
noun, a fortress town in NE France, on the Moselle: siege 1870. 16,832.
Tues
Milt
noun, the sperm-containing secretion of the testes of fishes.
cist
noun, a box or chest, especially for sacred utensils.
pat.
CISC
noun, complex instruction set computer: a computer whose central processing unit recognizes a relatively large number of instructions.
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.
pets
noun, any domesticated or tamed animal that is kept as a companion and cared for affectionately.
MEPA
peto
noun, wahoo3 .
Pecs
noun, a city in SW Hungary.
PETN
noun, a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, explosive solid, C 5 H 8 N 4 O 12 , used chiefly as a high explosive and as a vasodilator in treating angina pectoris.
Pate
noun, the crown or top of the head.
Tula
noun, a city in the W Russian Federation in Europe, S of Moscow.
pean
noun, paean.
Ceta
noun, Comprehensive Employment and Training Act.
Ceto
cion
noun, scion (def 2).
mias
plural, missing in action.
mesa
noun, a land formation, less extensive than a plateau, having steep walls and a relatively flat top and common in arid and semiarid parts of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico.
mes-
al.
ale
noun, a malt beverage, darker, heavier, and more bitter than beer, containing about 6 percent alcohol by volume.
Tom
noun, the male of various animals, as the turkey.
an.
ETS
ESU
Tim
noun, a male given name, form of Timothy.
TAM
noun, tam-o'-shanter.
UPC
tin
noun, Chemistry. a low-melting, malleable, ductile metallic element nearly approaching silver in color and luster: used in plating and in making alloys, tinfoil, and soft solders. Symbol: Sn; atomic weight: 118.69; atomic number: 50; specific gravity: 7.31 at 20°C.
AUC
UPS
noun, an upward movement; ascent.
USC
ILS
ALP
noun, a high mountain.
UPI
ILO
USE
noun, the act of employing, using, or putting into service:
ism
noun, a distinctive doctrine, theory, system, or practice:
ILP
AIM
noun, the act of aiming or directing anything at or toward a particular point or target.
IPA
ALC
USM
UTE
noun, Informal. a utility vehicle.
ETO
ISA
AIS
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.
TMO
ait
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
UTC
toe
noun, one of the terminal digits of the human foot.
EPS
TLC
EOS
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of the dawn, identified by the Romans with Aurora.
IPS
uti
ac-
ap-
Am.
Is.
noun, (used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
tlo
Uta
noun, any of several iguanid lizards of the genus Uta, of the western U.S. and northern Mexico.
IPM
ESA
tum
verb (used with object), to tease (wool) in the preliminary carding operation, or to open out the fibers prior to carding.
Isl
TAO
noun, (in philosophical Taoism) that in virtue of which all things happen or exist.
USN
ise
Ain
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
Las
noun, the syllable used for the sixth tone of a diatonic scale.
IPO
Tiu
noun, an English god of the sky and of war, the equivalent of Tyr in Scandinavian mythology.
Stu
noun, a male given name, form of Stewart or Stuart.
USA
STP
Tan
noun, the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun or open air.
USO
Lai
noun, (in medieval French literature)
USP
Lae
noun, a seaport in E Papua New Guinea: used as a major supply base by the Japanese in World War II.
TAP
noun, a light but audible blow:
ACP
Sue
noun, Eugène [œ-zhen] /œˈʒɛn/ (Show IPA), (Marie Joseph Sue) 1804–57, French novelist.
ICA
noun, Portuguese name of Putumayo.
EPA
ule
noun, caucho.
AES
noun, any of various early forms of bronze or copper money used in ancient Rome. Compare as2 (def 1).
TAU
noun, the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet (T, τ).
IAS
ITU
IOC
ae.
UIT
io-
La.
UCC
ion
noun, an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons, as a cation (positive ion) which is created by electron loss and is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis, or as an anion (negative ion) which is created by an electron gain and is attracted to the anode. The valence of an ion is equal to the number of electrons lost or gained and is indicated by a plus sign for cations and a minus sign for anions, thus: Na + , Cl−, Ca ++ , S = .
IUS
UAM
UAE
EPT
TPI
ium
unc
ine
TAL
ump
noun, verb (used with or without object), umpire.
TEC
noun, detective.
AEC
ial
ian
noun, a male given name, Scottish form of John.
ult
ACS
TAE
preposition, to.
Ume
noun, a river in N Sweden, flowing SE from the W border to the Gulf of Bothnia. Aabout 285 miles (460 km) long.
Ia.
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).
Ulm
noun, a city in E Baden-Württemberg, in S Germany, on the Danube.
ALM
Tai
noun, any of several sparoid fishes of the Pacific Ocean, as Pagrus major (red tai) a food fish of Japan.
tea
noun, the dried and prepared leaves of a shrub, Camellia sinensis, from which a somewhat bitter, aromatic beverage is prepared by infusion in hot water.
UMT
TCS
TCA
Lt.
Una
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “one.”.
ESL
ICC
TPM
tui
noun, a black New Zealand honey eater, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, having a patch of white feathers on each side of the throat, sometimes tamed as a pet.
Ep.
ist
uns
ina
noun, a female given name.
in.
IOT
imu
noun, a usually large, covered cooking pit in which food is cooked by means of heated stones.
Esc
ail
verb (used with object), to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.
Tu.
SUM
noun, the aggregate of two or more numbers, magnitudes, quantities, or particulars as determined by or as if by the mathematical process of addition:
TIA
eu-
LAO
noun, a member of a people of Laos and northern Thailand.
tun
noun, a large cask for holding liquids, especially wine, ale, or beer.
ton
noun, a unit of weight, equivalent to 2000 pounds (0.907 metric ton) avoirdupois (short ton) in the U.S. and 2240 pounds (1.016 metric tons) avoirdupois (long ton) in Great Britain.
tue
LAP
noun, the front part of the human body from the waist to the knees when in a sitting position.
Sui
noun, a dynasty ruling in China a.d. 589–618.
IOU
up-
TIC
noun, Pathology. a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face. tic douloureux.
TES
noun, ti1 .
ACT
noun, anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
TSI
TPN
Sup
noun, a mouthful or small portion of drink or liquid food; sip.
ITO
noun, Prince Hirobumi [hee-raw-boo-mee] /ˈhi rɔˈbu mi/ (Show IPA), 1841–1909, Japanese statesman.
Ios
noun, a small hawk, Buteo solitarius, having two plumage phases and occurring only on the island of Hawaii, where it is a rare species and the only living indigenous bird of prey.
TSE
ite
Une
ics
ITC
ALS
noun, Indian mulberry.
SUN
noun, (often initial capital letter) the star that is the central body of the solar system, around which the planets revolve and from which they receive light and heat: its mean distance from the earth is about 93 million miles (150 million km), its diameter about 864,000 miles (1.4 million km), and its mass about 330,000 times that of the earth; its period of surface rotation is about 26 days at its equator but longer at higher latitudes.
tup
noun, Chiefly British. a male sheep; ram.
il-
ILA
noun, a town in SW Nigeria.
AIC
UNO
unp
ACE
noun, a playing card or die marked with or having the value indicated by a single spot:
ITA
TSP
eon
noun, an indefinitely long period of time; age.
PAU
noun, a city in and the capital of Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, in SW France: winter resort.
STM
CPI
PCM
PCS
pea
noun, the round, edible seed of a widely cultivated plant, Pisum sativum, of the legume family.
MI6
noun, the government's secret intelligence service.
MI5
noun, the government's security and counterespionage service that works in liaison with Scotland Yard's Special Branch.
mi.
CIP
CPA
CIM
MIE
CIE
CIC
CIA
CPL
pes
noun, a foot or footlike part.
CPM
CPO
MEP
PIA
noun, a female given name.
PCI
PAS
noun, a step or series of steps in ballet.
PIC
noun, a movie.
PEI
noun, I(eoh) M(ing) [yoh ming] /yoʊ mɪŋ/ (Show IPA), born 1917, U.S. architect, born in China.
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.
MNS
MNE
Clo
MNA
MLS
MLA
Pa.
pc.
pm.
cle
Ps.
pt.
PTO
PAC
noun, pack1 (def 1).
ml.
MIT
COT
noun, a light portable bed, especially one of canvas on a folding frame.
CLI
MIP
Meo
noun, Miao (def 1).
CPS
OTS
PLA
CCU
PIT
noun, a naturally formed or excavated hole or cavity in the ground:
CCS
verb (used with object), to send a duplicate of a document, email, or the like to:
CCP
CCA
Cui
noun, César [French sey-zar] /French seɪˈzar/ (Show IPA), Antonovich [Russian uhn-taw-nuh-vyich] /Russian ʌnˈtɔ nə vyɪtʃ/ (Show IPA), 1835–1918, Russian composer.
STL
pl.
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.
mas
noun, mother1 .
CEC
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:
Mao
cum
noun, come (def 24).
CAS
verb (used with or without object), to call, as to call an animal toward one; urge forward by calling.
cup
noun, a small, open container made of china, glass, metal, etc., usually having a handle and used chiefly as a receptable from which to drink tea, soup, etc.
PLC
Cut
noun, the act of cutting; a stroke or a blow, as with a knife, whip, etc.
pli
PLO
CEA
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.
CPU
cte
CSA
CSC
pie
noun, a baked food having a filling of fruit, meat, pudding, etc., prepared in a pastry-lined pan or dish and often topped with a pastry crust:
CSO
cep
noun, an edible mushroom, Boletus edulis, that grows wild under pine or other evergreen trees: prized for its flavor.
CEO
CST
CTA
CTC
ctn
plural, carton.
pis
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
pim
plural, personal information manager.
Mel
noun, honey.
PIN
noun, a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood, metal, etc., used to fasten, support, or attach things.
MEC
noun, a pimp; mack.
cue
noun, anything said or done, on or off stage, that is followed by a specific line or action:
MEA
noun, an acknowledgment of one's responsibility for a fault or error.
MCP
MCI
PIO
oui
adverb, noun, yes.
ote
PMT
MSI
Noe
noun, Noah (def 1).
MTP
MTO
mtn
MTI
Mt.
MST
MSN
NOP
MSE
NOC
Npt
NSA
NSC
NSU
MSA
MPE
NUL
NUM
MPA
MTS
NMU
Oc.
NEA
NCO
NUT
noun, a dry fruit consisting of an edible kernel or meat enclosed in a woody or leathery shell.
nae
adverb, no1 ; not.
NAM
noun, Vietnam.
Nap
noun, a brief period of sleep, especially one taken during daytime:
Nat
noun, a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.
MUP
NCC
ne-
NEC
NMI
NEP
noun, New Economic Policy.
NES
NET
noun, a bag or other contrivance of strong thread or cord worked into an open, meshed fabric, for catching fish, birds, or other animals:
NIA
NIC
noun, a newly industrialized/industrializing country:
Nil
noun, nothing; naught; zero.
NIM
noun, a game in which two players alternate in drawing counters, pennies, or the like, from a set of 12 arranged in three rows of 3, 4, and 5 counters, respectively, the object being to draw the last counter, or, sometimes, to avoid drawing it.
Nip
noun, an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite:
nit
noun, the egg of a parasitic insect, especially of a louse, often attached to a hair or a fiber of clothing.
NUS
noun, the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet (Ν, ν).
op.
OTA
COS
noun, romaine.
OMS
noun, a mantric word thought to be a complete expression of Brahman and interpreted as having three sounds representing Brahma or creation, Vishnu or preservation, and Siva or destruction, or as consisting of the same three sounds, representing waking, dreams, and deep sleep, along with the following silence, which is fulfillment.
ONA
noun, a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
one
noun, the first and lowest whole number, being a cardinal number; unity.
ONI
ons
OPA
CMC
CMA
ope
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
CLU
Om.
OPM
OPS
noun, the ancient Roman goddess of plenty, and the wife of Saturn and mother of Jupiter: identified with the Greek goddess Rhea.
opt
Verb phrases, opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
ose
MOI
Moe
noun, a male given name, form of Morris or Moses.
OSP
MOC
noun, moccasin.
ot-
oma
plural, a noun suffix used to form names of tumors, of the kind specified by the base:
CNC
OSA
MOT
noun, a pithy or witty remark; bon mot.
OTC
OAP
OAS
OAT
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
OAU
Oca
noun, a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
OCC
COP
noun, a police officer.
OCS
MOS
noun, moment (def 1).
Ola
OEM
OES
noun, the fifteenth letter of the English alphabet, a vowel.
oic
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.
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.
CNS
CNO
CNM
OIt
plu
noun, plew.
piu
adverb, more:
MAE
noun, a female given name, form of Mary.
Sep
noun, Simplified Employee Pension: a tax-deferred pension plan for companies with 25 or fewer employees or for self-employed persons, in which an IRA is funded by employer and employee contributions.
se-
sea
noun, the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface.
ase
LMT
SEI
noun, sei whale.
SEL
noun, adjective, pronoun, self.
SEN
noun, a money of account of Japan, the 100th part of a yen, now used only in certain quotations, as on foreign exchange.
Eli
noun, a Hebrew judge and priest. I Sam. 1–4.
APS
ASI
Apl
API
abbreviation, Also, A.P.I. American Petroleum Institute.
SIC
adverb, so; thus: usually written parenthetically to denote that a word, phrase, passage, etc., that may appear strange or incorrect has been written intentionally or has been quoted verbatim: (sic).
lis
noun, the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
APE
noun, any of a group of anthropoid primates characterized by long arms, a broad chest, and the absence of a tail, comprising the family Pongidae (great ape) which includes the chimpanzee, gorilla, and orangutan, and the family Hylobatidae (lesser ape) which includes the gibbon and siamang.
APC
AOU
ANU
noun, a twining herb, Tropaeolum tuberosum, of the nasturtium family, found in the Andes, having edible tubers and large flowers with yellow petals and red spurs.
Sin
noun, transgression of divine law:
LOC
SCP
ELM
noun, any tree of the genus Ulmus, as U. procera (English elm) characterized by the gradually spreading columnar manner of growth of its branches. Compare American elm, elm family.
sc.
lpm
ECU
noun, the shield carried by a mounted man-at-arms in the Middle Ages.
San
noun, a member of a nomadic aboriginal people of southern Africa.
Lou
noun, a male given name, form of Louis.
SAP
noun, the juice or vital circulating fluid of a plant, especially of a woody plant.
ATC
Sau
noun, German name of Sava.
at.
ASU
ASM
LOP
noun, parts or a part lopped off.
ast
LON
EIS
LOE
noun, verb (used with or without object), love.
ASP
noun, any of several venomous snakes, especially the Egyptian cobra or the horned viper.
SCM
Aso
noun, Mount, a volcanic mountain in Japan, in central Kyushu, noted for its vast caldera. 5223 feet (1593 meters).
ASN
SIP
noun, an instance of sipping; a small taste of a liquid:
SIT
verb, (in prescriptions) may it be.
LPN
AMI
noun, a friend, especially a male friend.
AMS
Les
en-
lep
LEO
noun, Astronomy. the Lion, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Cancer, containing the bright star Regulus.
Len
noun, a male given name, form of Leonard.
lei
noun, (in the Hawaiian Islands) a wreath of flowers, leaves, etc., for the neck or head.
spt
St.
SPA
noun, a mineral spring, or a locality in which such springs exist.
Sta
AME
AMC
LCT
LCM
LCI
STI
LCA
ALU
let
noun, British. a lease.
AMU
SLA
ANI
noun, any of several black, tropical American cuckoos of the genus Crotophaga, having a compressed, bladelike bill.
SLE
els
noun, Informal. elevated railroad.
ans
noun, the Sumerian god of heaven: the counterpart of the Akkadian Anu.
SLP
SMA
SNU
SOC
noun, sociology or a class or course in sociology.
LIM
Lie
noun, a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. Synonyms: prevarication, falsification. Antonyms: truth.
Lia
noun, Leah (def 1).
EMU
noun, a large, flightless, ratite bird, Emu (Dromaius) novaehollandiae, of Australia, resembling the ostrich but smaller and having a feathered head and neck and rudimentary wings.
ane
adjective, noun, pronoun, one.
ANC
Son
noun, a male child or person in relation to his parents.
EMS
noun, the letter M, m.
EMT
SOP
noun, a piece of solid food, as bread, for dipping in liquid food.
sot
noun, a drunkard.
Sou
noun, (formerly) either of two bronze coins of France, equal to 5 centimes and 10 centimes.
leu
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Romania, equal to 100 bani. Abbreviation: L.
ATP
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.
LPS
plural, a phonograph record played at 33 1/3 r.p.m.; long-playing record.
ECA
Luo
noun, a member of a people living mainly in southwest Kenya.
eat
noun, eats, Informal. food.
ec-
cl.
ct.
cs.
cp.
Co.
PSA
EAS
noun, the Akkadian god of wisdom, the son of Apsu and father of Marduk: the counterpart of Enki.
PSC
PSE
PSI
noun, the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ).
PST
interjection, (used to attract someone's attention in an unobtrusive manner.)
PTA
plural, peseta.
cc.
ca.
PUC
CAI
ean
ECM
MSL
POA
POC
POE
noun, Edgar Allan, 1809–49, U.S. poet, short-story writer, and critic.
poi
noun, a Hawaiian dish made of the root of the taro baked, pounded, moistened, and fermented.
eo-
EOM
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.
MSC
MS.
plural, manuscript.
EAM
Mo.
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.
MIA
plural, missing in action.
Me.
POM
noun, pommy.
Mc-
ETA
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
ea.
Pul
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Afghanistan, the 100th part of an afghani.
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.
uts
noun, the syllable once generally used for the first tone or keynote of a scale and sometimes for the tone C: now commonly superseded by do.
pus
noun, a yellow-white, more or less viscid substance produced by suppuration and found in abscesses, sores, etc., consisting of a liquid plasma in which white blood cells are suspended.
LSC
Sal
noun, salt1 .
LSI
LSM
mut
noun, mutt.
SAE
ATS
noun, a money of account of Laos, the 100th part of a kip.
LTA
SAC
noun, a baglike structure in an animal, plant, or fungus, as one containing fluid.
Sp.
So.
put
noun, a throw or cast, especially one made with a forward motion of the hand when raised close to the shoulder.
LST
pun
noun, the humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications, or the use of words that are alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning; a play on words.
AUM
noun, Om.
L2
MP
PI
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
TC
PO
noun, a chamber pot.
U.
IP
UC
ic
L.
SU
NL
NM
LP
plural, a phonograph record played at 33 1/3 r.p.m.; long-playing record.
OU
noun, a rare Hawaiian honeycreeper, Psittirostra psittacea, having an olive-green body, a parrotlike bill, and in the male a bright yellow head.
LI
noun, the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
i.
TL
NP
N.
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.
NA
adverb, no1 .
NC
LM
NI
TN
TE
noun, ti1 .
PE
noun, the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
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.
MN
TM
EI
le
UT
noun, the syllable once generally used for the first tone or keynote of a scale and sometimes for the tone C: now commonly superseded by do.
No
noun, an utterance of the word “no.”.
AU
plural, to the; at the; with the.
MU
noun, the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet (M, μ).
OE
noun, oy2 .
SA
TI
noun, the syllable for the seventh tone of a diatonic scale.
CM
et
verb, a simple past tense of eat.
O.
t.
T1
NU
noun, the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet (Ν, ν).
TA
noun, the 16th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
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.
OA
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.
S.
LU
noun, a male or female given name, form of Lou.
SN
SL
L1
E.
noun, Edward (St. John) 1925–2000, U.S. writer and illustrator.
UI
MA
noun, mother1 .
M.
TP
AO
UL
ol
SM
ln
PU
SI
noun, the syllable used for the seventh tone of a scale and sometimes for the tone B.
LO
adjective, an informal, simplified spelling of low1 , used especially in labeling or advertising commercial products:
CU
el
noun, Informal. elevated railroad.
CE
LC
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