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anteporticos
noun, a lesser portico preceding a main portico.
antiprotons
noun, an elementary particle having negative charge equal in magnitude to that of the electron and having the same mass and spin as a proton; the antiparticle of the proton.
constipates
verb (used with object), to cause constipation in; make costive.
introspects
verb (used with object), to look into or examine (one's own mind, feelings, etc.).
contraption
noun, a mechanical contrivance; gadget; device.
posttension
verb (used with object), (in prestressed-concrete construction) to apply tension to (reinforcing strands) after the concrete has set. Compare pretension2 (def 1).
anteportico
noun, a lesser portico preceding a main portico.
constipate
verb (used with object), to cause constipation in; make costive.
ostensoria
noun, ostensory.
statoscope
noun, an aneroid barometer for registering minute variations of atmospheric pressure.
Entoprocta
noun, a small phylum of invertebrates comprising the entoprocts: considered a subphylum of Bryozoa, from which it is distinguished by having the anus of the polyp near the mouth within the crown of tentacles.
containers
noun, anything that contains or can contain something, as a carton, box, crate, or can.
stentorian
adjective, very loud or powerful in sound:
stenotopic
adjective, (of an animal or plant) able to tolerate only small environmental changes.
Peronistas
noun, Peronist.
procession
noun, the act of moving along or proceeding in orderly succession or in a formal and ceremonious manner, as a line of people, animals, vehicles, etc.
constrains
verb (used with object), to force, compel, or oblige:
stationers
noun, a person who sells the materials used in writing, as paper, pens, pencils, and ink.
contrapose
verb (used with object), to place in contraposition.
Protection
noun, the act of protecting or the state of being protected; preservation from injury or harm.
responsion
noun, the act of responding or answering.
antiproton
noun, an elementary particle having negative charge equal in magnitude to that of the electron and having the same mass and spin as a proton; the antiparticle of the proton.
constraint
noun, limitation or restriction.
Pontocaine
ironstones
noun, any iron-bearing mineral or rock with siliceous impurities.
transients
noun, a person or thing that is transient, especially a temporary guest, boarder, laborer, or the like.
prestation
noun, a payment in money or in services.
near-point
noun, the point nearest the eye at which an object is clearly focused on the retina when accommodation of the eye is at a maximum.
transsonic
adjective, transonic.
consistent
adjective, agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory:
introspect
verb (used with object), to look into or examine (one's own mind, feelings, etc.).
cornetists
noun, a musician who plays the cornet.
octonaries
noun, a group of eight; an ogdoad.
cortisones
noun, Biochemistry. a steroid hormone of the adrenal cortex, C 21 H 28 O 5 , active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
transects
verb (used with object), to cut across; dissect transversely.
transient
noun, a person or thing that is transient, especially a temporary guest, boarder, laborer, or the like.
sopranino
noun, a musical instrument, as a saxophone or recorder, that is a pitch higher than the soprano instrument of its class.
porticoes
noun, a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns or piers, usually attached to a building as a porch.
saponites
noun, a clay mineral, hydrous magnesium aluminum silicate, belonging to the montmorillonite group: found as a soft filling in rock cavities.
sternpost
noun, an upright member rising from the after end of a keel; a rudderpost or propeller post.
aspersion
noun, a damaging or derogatory remark or criticism; slander:
resonants
noun, Phonetics. a vowel or a voiced consonant or semivowel that is neither a stop nor an affricate, as, in English, (m, ng, n, l, r, y, w).
sortation
noun, the process or result of sorting things, especially computationally or mechanically.
procaines
noun, a compound, C 13 H 20 N 2 O 2 , used chiefly as a local and spinal anesthetic.
transepts
noun, any major transverse part of the body of a church, usually crossing the nave, at right angles, at the entrance to the choir.
resistant
noun, a person or thing that resists.
entoproct
noun, any of various sessile, chiefly marine, mosslike animals of the phylum Entoprocta (formerly a subphylum of Bryophyta), occasionally solitary polyps but usually forming branching colonies, each individual polyp having an almost closed ring of tentacles within which lie the mouth and anus.
patroness
noun, a woman who protects, supports, or sponsors someone or something.
tractions
noun, the adhesive friction of a body on some surface, as a wheel on a rail or a tire on a road.
positrons
noun, an elementary particle having the same mass and spin as an electron but having a positive charge equal in magnitude to that of the electron's negative charge; the antiparticle of the electron.
rotations
noun, the act of rotating; a turning around as on an axis.
sorptions
noun, the state or process of being sorbed.
cortisone
noun, Biochemistry. a steroid hormone of the adrenal cortex, C 21 H 28 O 5 , active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
sarcosine
noun, a crystalline compound, C 3 H 7 NO 2 , with a sweet taste, soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol: used in the manufacture of toothpaste, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
operatics
noun, Usually, operatics. (used with a singular or plural verb) the technique or method of producing or staging operas. exaggerated or melodramatic behavior, often thought to be characteristic of operatic acting.
canonists
noun, a person who is a specialist in canon law.
corotates
verb (used without object), to rotate jointly, as with another rotating object or field.
conspires
verb (used with object), to plot (something wrong, evil, or illegal).
operation
noun, an act or instance, process, or manner of functioning or operating.
notionate
adjective, strong-willed or stubborn.
proscenia
noun, Also called proscenium arch. the arch that separates a stage from the auditorium. Abbreviation: pros.
Ascension
noun, the act of ascending; ascent.
Rosinante
noun, the old, worn horse of Don Quixote.
stonecrop
noun, any plant of the genus Sedum, especially a mosslike herb, S. acre, having small, fleshy leaves and yellow flowers, frequently growing on rocks and walls.
consortia
noun, a combination of financial institutions, capitalists, etc., for carrying into effect some financial operation requiring large resources of capital.
instanter
adverb, immediately; at once.
canonries
noun, the office or benefice of a canon.
pinasters
noun, a species of pyramid-shaped pine, Pinus pinaster, growing in southern Europe and having clustered needles.
inspector
noun, a person who inspects.
instances
noun, a case or occurrence of anything:
constants
noun, something that does not or cannot change or vary.
point-set
adjective, (of spaces) cast in widths that conform to standard point measure.
container
noun, anything that contains or can contain something, as a carton, box, crate, or can.
constrain
verb (used with object), to force, compel, or oblige:
capstones
noun, a finishing stone of a structure.
scotopias
noun, vision in dim light (opposed to photopia).
portances
noun, bearing; behavior.
picaroons
noun, a rogue, vagabond, thief, or brigand.
sonorants
noun, a voiced sound that is less sonorous than a vowel but more sonorous than a stop or fricative and that may occur as either a sonant or a consonant, as (l, r, m, n, y, w).
canisters
noun, a small box or jar, often one of a kitchen set, for holding tea, coffee, flour, and sugar.
Caporetto
noun, Italian name of Kobarid.
spittoons
noun, a cuspidor.
pontonier
noun, an officer or soldier in charge of bridge equipment or the construction of pontoon bridges.
pronation
noun, rotation of the hand or forearm so that the surface of the palm is facing downward or toward the back (opposed to supination).
intonates
verb (used with object), to utter with a particular tone or modulation of voice.
intonacos
noun, (formerly in fresco painting) the last and finest coat of plaster, usually applied in sections and painted while still damp with colors ground in water or a lime-water mixture.
teratosis
noun, teratism (def 2).
ascospore
noun, a spore formed within an ascus.
internat.
interacts
verb (used without object), to act one upon another.
carnotite
noun, a yellow, earthy, hydrous potassium uranium vanadate: an ore of uranium.
cotenants
noun, a joint tenant.
strontias
noun, Also called strontium oxide. a white or grayish-white, amorphous powder, SrO, resembling lime in its general character: used chiefly in the manufacture of strontium salts.
triptanes
noun, a colorless liquid, C 7 H 17 , having high antiknock properties as a fuel: used chiefly as an admixture to airplane gasolines.
certosina
noun, a technique of inlaying light-colored material, as bone, ivory, metal, or pale wood, in elaborate designs on a dark ground.
strontian
noun, strontianite.
soapstone
noun, a massive variety of talc with a soapy or greasy feel, used for hearths, washtubs, tabletops, carved ornaments, etc.
potstones
noun, a kind of soapstone, sometimes used for making pots and other household utensils.
Tocantins
noun, a river in E Brazil, flowing N to the Pará River. 1700 miles (2735 km) long.
contrasts
noun, the act of contrasting; the state of being contrasted.
conations
noun, the part of mental life having to do with striving, including desire and volition.
Princeton
noun, a borough in central New Jersey: battle 1777.
piscators
noun, fisherman.
scenarist
noun, a writer of motion-picture or television scenarios.
pentosans
noun, any of a class of polysaccharides that occur in plants, humus, etc., and form pentoses upon hydrolysis.
serotonin
noun, a neurotransmitter, derived from tryptophan, that is involved in sleep, depression, memory, and other neurological processes.
stationer
noun, a person who sells the materials used in writing, as paper, pens, pencils, and ink.
isooctane
noun, the octane C 8 H 18 , used as one of the standards in establishing the octane number of a fuel.
nine-spot
noun, a playing card the face of which bears nine pips.
estonians
noun, a member of a Finnish people inhabiting Estonia, Livonia, and other districts of Russia.
corantoes
noun, courante.
Spectator
noun, a person who looks on or watches; onlooker; observer.
practises
noun, habitual or customary performance; operation:
recaption
noun, the taking back without violence of one's property or a member of one's family or household unlawfully in the possession or custody of another.
senoritas
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to miss, used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a girl or unmarried woman. Abbreviation: Srta.
cast-iron
noun, an alloy of iron, carbon, and other elements, cast as a soft and strong, or as a hard and brittle, iron, depending on the mixture and methods of molding.
sensation
noun, the operation or function of the senses; perception or awareness of stimuli through the senses.
Coreopsis
noun, any composite plant of the genus Coreopsis, including familiar garden species having yellow, brownish, or yellow-and-red ray flowers.
patentors
noun, a person or official agency that grants patents.
Peronista
noun, Peronist.
atropines
noun, a poisonous crystalline alkaloid, C 17 H 23 NO 3 , obtained from belladonna and other plants of the nightshade family, that prevents the response of various body structures to certain types of nerve stimulation: used chiefly to relieve spasms, to lessen secretions, and, topically, to dilate the pupil of the eye.
Rocinante
noun, Rosinante.
Patterson
noun, Eleanor Medill ("Cissy") 1884–1948, U.S. newspaper editor and publisher.
sanctions
noun, authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
pre-Incan
adjective, of or relating to the period preceding the Incan empire in Peru.
pittances
noun, a small amount or share.
creations
noun, the act of producing or causing to exist; the act of creating; engendering.
ironstone
noun, any iron-bearing mineral or rock with siliceous impurities.
straitens
verb (used with object), to put into difficulties, especially financial ones:
stairstep
noun, a step in a staircase.
posttonic
adjective, immediately following a stressed syllable:
tinstones
noun, cassiterite.
prenotion
noun, a preconception.
Isocrates
noun, 436–338 b.c, Athenian orator.
transonic
adjective, close to the speed of propagation of sound; moving at 700–780 miles per hour (1127–1255 km/h) at sea level.
crenation
noun, a rounded projection or tooth, as on the margin of a leaf.
cornetist
noun, a musician who plays the cornet.
esotropia
noun, strabismus in which one eye deviates inward.
croissant
noun, a rich, buttery, crescent-shaped roll of leavened dough or puff paste.
incessant
adjective, continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending:
ostinatos
noun, a constantly recurring melodic fragment.
assertion
noun, a positive statement or declaration, often without support or reason:
stannites
noun, a mineral, iron-black to steel-gray in color, with a metallic luster, copper iron tin sulfide, Cu 2 FeSnS 4 : an ore of tin.
centrists
noun, (especially in continental Europe) a member of a political party of the Center; moderate.
taconites
noun, a low-grade iron ore, containing about 27 percent iron and 51 percent silica, found as a hard rock formation in the Lake Superior region.
prostates
noun, prostate gland.
cessation
noun, a temporary or complete stopping; discontinuance:
potations
noun, the act of drinking.
Nestorian
noun, one of a sect of followers of Nestorius who denied the hypostatic union and were represented as maintaining the existence of two distinct persons in Christ.
transpose
noun, Mathematics. a matrix formed from a given matrix by transposing.
Taconite
noun, a low-grade iron ore, containing about 27 percent iron and 51 percent silica, found as a hard rock formation in the Lake Superior region.
atropine
noun, a poisonous crystalline alkaloid, C 17 H 23 NO 3 , obtained from belladonna and other plants of the nightshade family, that prevents the response of various body structures to certain types of nerve stimulation: used chiefly to relieve spasms, to lessen secretions, and, topically, to dilate the pupil of the eye.
canoness
noun, a member of a Christian community of women living under a rule but not under a vow.
Estonian
noun, a member of a Finnish people inhabiting Estonia, Livonia, and other districts of Russia.
tipsters
noun, a person who makes a business of furnishing tips, as for betting or speculation.
canonist
noun, a person who is a specialist in canon law.
one-spot
noun, the upward face of a die bearing one pip or a domino one half of which bears one pip.
patentor
noun, a person or official agency that grants patents.
canopies
noun, a covering, usually of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, exalted personage, or sacred object.
erosions
noun, the act or state of eroding; state of being eroded.
cotenant
noun, a joint tenant.
patients
noun, a person who is under medical care or treatment.
scanties
noun, scanties, very brief underpants, especially for women.
tinstone
noun, cassiterite.
Paterson
noun, a city in NE New Jersey.
esconson
noun, sconcheon.
tactions
noun, touch; contact.
coarsens
verb (used with or without object), to make or become coarse.
satinets
noun, a satin-weave fabric made with cotton warp and wool filling, fulled and finished to resemble wool.
spitters
noun, a person or thing that spits.
open-air
noun, the outdoors.
espartos
noun, any of several grasses, especially Stipa tenacissima, of southern Europe and northern Africa, used for making paper, cordage, etc.
sponsion
noun, an engagement or promise, especially one made on behalf of another.
Esposito
noun, Phil(ip Anthony) born 1942, Canadian ice-hockey player, in the U.S. since 1962.
citterns
noun, an old musical instrument related to the guitar, having a flat, pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings.
pinnaces
noun, a light sailing ship, especially one formerly used in attendance on a larger ship.
spirants
noun, fricative (def 2).
pintanos
noun, sergeant major (def 3).
canister
noun, a small box or jar, often one of a kitchen set, for holding tea, coffee, flour, and sugar.
coasters
noun, a person or thing that coasts.
tipcarts
noun, a cart with a body that can be tipped or tilted to empty it of its contents.
spittoon
noun, a cuspidor.
spinster
noun, Disparaging and Offensive. a woman still unmarried beyond the usual age of marrying.
scansion
noun, the metrical analysis of verse. The usual marks for scansion are ˘ for a short or unaccented syllable, ¯ or · for a long or accented syllable, ^ for a rest, | for a foot division, and ‖ for a caesura or pause.
entrants
noun, a competitor in a contest.
canotier
noun, a fabric constructed in a twill weave, used in the manufacture of yachting clothes.
11-point
rattoons
noun, a sprout or shoot from the root of a plant, especially a sugarcane, after it has been cropped.
ectopias
noun, the usually congenital displacement of an organ or part.
patterns
noun, a decorative design, as for wallpaper, china, or textile fabrics, etc.
reaction
noun, a reverse movement or tendency; an action in a reverse direction or manner.
stannite
noun, a mineral, iron-black to steel-gray in color, with a metallic luster, copper iron tin sulfide, Cu 2 FeSnS 4 : an ore of tin.
pertains
verb (used without object), to have reference or relation; relate:
step-ins
noun, step-ins, panties, especially bias-cut panties with wide legs worn by women in the 1920s and 1930s.
personas
noun, a person.
reposits
verb (used with object), to put back; replace.
ostinato
noun, a constantly recurring melodic fragment.
statices
noun, any of various plants belonging to the genus Limonium, of the leadwort family, having clusters of variously colored flowers that retain their color when dried.
Cassiope
noun, (sometimes initial capital letter) any evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Cassiope, of the heath family, having nodding white or pinkish solitary flowers and scalelike or needlelike leaves.
stentors
noun, (in the Iliad) a Greek herald with a loud voice.
persians
noun, a member of the native peoples of Iran, descended in part from the ancient Iranians.
stations
noun, a place or position in which a person or thing is normally located.
tenorist
noun, a person who sings tenor.
oscitant
adjective, yawning, as with drowsiness; gaping.
Ossetian
noun, an Osset.
centrist
noun, (especially in continental Europe) a member of a political party of the Center; moderate.
sanction
noun, authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
crispens
verb (used with or without object), to make or become crisp.
pensions
noun, a fixed amount, other than wages, paid at regular intervals to a person or to the person's surviving dependents in consideration of past services, age, merit, poverty, injury or loss sustained, etc.:
crosstie
noun, Railroads. a tie.
pentosan
noun, any of a class of polysaccharides that occur in plants, humus, etc., and form pentoses upon hydrolysis.
Castries
noun, a port in and the capital of the state of St. Lucia, on the NW coast.
crispate
adjective, (of a leaf) having curly or wavy edges.
stearins
noun, Chemistry. any of the three glyceryl esters of stearic acid, especially C 3 H 5 (C 18 H 35 O 2) 3 , a soft, white, odorless solid found in many natural fats.
steapsin
noun, the lipase present in pancreatic juice.
repaints
noun, a part repainted, especially a part of a picture by a restorer.
Peronist
noun, a supporter of Juan Perón or of his principles and policies.
teaspoon
noun, a small spoon generally used to stir tea, coffee, etc.
tapsters
noun, a bartender.
Creation
noun, the act of producing or causing to exist; the act of creating; engendering.
citrates
noun, a salt or ester of citric acid.
tertians
noun, Pathology. a tertian fever.
sternson
noun, a knee in a timber-framed vessel, reinforcing the angle between the keelson and the sternpost.
cisterna
noun, cistern (def 2).
picrates
noun, a salt or ester of picric acid.
cistrons
noun, a segment of DNA that encodes for the formation of a specific polypeptide chain; a structural gene.
Ottonian
adjective, of or relating to the German dynasty (Otto I, II, III) that ruled as emperors of the Holy Roman Empire from 962 to 1002.
ternions
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
cantrips
noun, Chiefly Scot. a magic spell; trick by sorcery.
crannies
noun, a small, narrow opening in a wall, rock, etc.; chink; crevice; fissure:
erasions
noun, the act of erasing.
cantoris
adjective, of or relating to the gospel or liturgical north side of a church (opposed to decani).
operatic
noun, Usually, operatics. (used with a singular or plural verb) the technique or method of producing or staging operas. exaggerated or melodramatic behavior, often thought to be characteristic of operatic acting.
operants
noun, a person or thing that operates.
Ericsson
noun, John, 1803–89, Swedish engineer and inventor; in the U.S. after 1839.
pinaster
noun, a species of pyramid-shaped pine, Pinus pinaster, growing in southern Europe and having clustered needles.
opsonins
noun, a constituent of normal or immune blood serum that makes invading bacteria more susceptible to the destructive action of the phagocytes.
Capriote
noun, a native or inhabitant of Capri.
enations
noun, a small outgrowth of plant tissue, usually on a leaf, caused by virus infection.
tensions
noun, the act of stretching or straining.
carotins
noun, carotene.
saponins
noun, any of a group of amorphous glycosides of terpenes and steroids, occurring in many plants, characterized by an ability to form emulsions and to foam in aqueous solutions, and used as detergents.
saponite
noun, a clay mineral, hydrous magnesium aluminum silicate, belonging to the montmorillonite group: found as a soft filling in rock cavities.
ostracon
noun, (in ancient Greece) a potsherd, especially one used as a ballot on which the name of a person voted to be ostracized was inscribed.
rotation
noun, the act of rotating; a turning around as on an axis.
patroons
noun, a person who held an estate in land with certain manorial privileges granted under the old Dutch governments of New York and New Jersey.
Rossetti
noun, Christina Georgina, 1830–94, English poet.
picaroon
noun, a rogue, vagabond, thief, or brigand.
entrains
verb (used with object), to put aboard a train.
ten-spot
noun, a playing card the face of which bears ten pips.
tentoria
noun, Anatomy. an extension of one of the membranes covering the cerebrum which, with the transverse fissure, separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum.
piasters
noun, a former coin of Turkey, the 100th part of a lira: replaced by the kurus in 1933.
capstone
noun, a finishing stone of a structure.
Cranston
noun, a city in E Rhode Island, near Providence.
resonant
noun, Phonetics. a vowel or a voiced consonant or semivowel that is neither a stop nor an affricate, as, in English, (m, ng, n, l, r, y, w).
Prescott
noun, Samuel, 1751–77, U.S. patriot during the American Revolution: rode with Paul Revere and William Dawes to warn Colonists that British troops were marching from Boston, April 18, 1775.
protists
noun, any of various one-celled organisms, classified in the kingdom Protista, that are either free-living or aggregated into simple colonies and that have diverse reproductive and nutritional modes, including the protozoans, eukaryotic algae, and slime molds: some classification schemes also include the fungi and the more primitive bacteria and blue-green algae or may distribute the organisms between the kingdoms Plantae and Animalia according to dominant characteristics.
sonorant
noun, a voiced sound that is less sonorous than a vowel but more sonorous than a stop or fricative and that may occur as either a sonant or a consonant, as (l, r, m, n, y, w).
positron
noun, an elementary particle having the same mass and spin as an electron but having a positive charge equal in magnitude to that of the electron's negative charge; the antiparticle of the electron.
sopranos
noun, the uppermost part or voice.
transect
verb (used with object), to cut across; dissect transversely.
transept
noun, any major transverse part of the body of a church, usually crossing the nave, at right angles, at the entrance to the choir.
anoscope
noun, proctoscope.
contessa
noun, countess.
necrosis
noun, death of a circumscribed portion of animal or plant tissue.
contents
noun, Usually, contents. something that is contained: the subjects or topics covered in a book or document. the chapters or other formal divisions of a book or document:
transits
noun, the act or fact of passing across or through; passage from one place to another.
contests
noun, a race, conflict, or other competition between rivals, as for a prize.
sections
noun, a part that is cut off or separated.
striates
adjective, striated.
treasons
noun, the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
posterns
noun, a back door or gate.
non-pros
verb (used with object), to adjudge (a plaintiff) in default.
antirent
adjective, noting or pertaining to a political party (1839–47) in New York that opposed the payment of rents to patroons.
traipses
noun, a tiring walk.
ancients
noun, a person who lived in ancient times.
tortoise
noun, a turtle, especially a terrestrial turtle.
pronates
verb (used with object), to turn into a prone position; to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the surface of the palm is downward or toward the back; to turn (the sole of the foot) outward so that the inner edge of the foot bears the weight when standing.
intranet
noun, a computer network with restricted access, as within a company, that uses software and protocols developed for the Internet.
intrans.
torsions
noun, the act of twisting.
intrants
noun, a person who enters (a college, association, etc.); entrant.
portance
noun, bearing; behavior.
tortonis
noun, ice cream made with eggs and heavy cream, often containing chopped cherries or topped with minced almonds or crumbled macaroons.
coronate
adjective, having or wearing a crown, coronet, or the like.
intreats
verb (used with or without object), entreat.
apocrine
adjective, of or relating to certain glands whose secretions are acted upon by bacteria to produce the characteristic odor of perspiration (distinguished from eccrine).
porticos
noun, a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns or piers, usually attached to a building as a porch.
traction
noun, the adhesive friction of a body on some surface, as a wheel on a rail or a tire on a road.
sorption
noun, the state or process of being sorbed.
procaine
noun, a compound, C 13 H 20 N 2 O 2 , used chiefly as a local and spinal anesthetic.
contains
verb (used with object), to hold or include within its volume or area:
contorts
verb (used with object), to twist, bend, or draw out of shape; distort.
ancestor
noun, a person from whom one is descended; forebear; progenitor.
intonaco
noun, (formerly in fresco painting) the last and finest coat of plaster, usually applied in sections and painted while still damp with colors ground in water or a lime-water mixture.
narcosis
noun, a state of stupor or drowsiness.
sensoria
noun, a part of the brain or the brain itself regarded as the seat of sensation.
nitroso-
tritones
noun, an interval consisting of three whole tones; an augmented fourth.
nitrates
noun, Chemistry. a salt or ester of nitric acid, or any compound containing the univalent group –ONO 2 or NO 3 .
strepto-
corantos
noun, courante.
retsinas
noun, a strong, resinated white or red wine of Greece and Cyprus.
Princess
noun, a nonreigning female member of a royal family.
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.
tropaion
noun, a tropaeum, especially in Greece.
ricottas
noun, a soft Italian cheese that resembles cottage cheese.
precasts
adjective, (of a building or section) cast before being transported to the site of installation:
tropines
noun, a white, crystalline, hygroscopic, water-soluble, poisonous alkaloid, C 8 H 15 NO, obtained chiefly by the hydrolysis of atropine or hyoscyamine.
troponin
noun, a protein of muscle tissue that binds calcium ions and is involved in contraction.
straiten
verb (used with object), to put into difficulties, especially financial ones:
actinons
noun, a chemically inert, gaseous, short-lived isotope of radon that is a member of the actinium series. Symbol: An; atomic number: 86; atomic weight: 219.
practise
noun, habitual or customary performance; operation:
sonances
noun, the condition or quality of being sonant.
potstone
noun, a kind of soapstone, sometimes used for making pots and other household utensils.
Socrates
noun, 469?–399 b.c, Athenian philosopher.
potassic
adjective, of, relating to, or containing potassium.
potation
noun, the act of drinking.
potatoes
noun, Also called Irish potato, white potato. the edible tuber of a cultivated plant, Solanum tuberosum, of the nightshade family.
pantries
noun, a room or closet in which food, groceries, and other provisions, or silverware, dishes, etc., are kept.
potestas
noun, the authority of a paterfamilias over all members of his family and household.
isotones
noun, one of two or more atoms having an equal number of neutrons but different atomic numbers.
contrast
noun, the act of contrasting; the state of being contrasted.
senorita
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to miss, used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a girl or unmarried woman. Abbreviation: Srta.
nonaries
noun, a number in a nonary system.
contrate
adjective, (of a gear) having teeth at right angles to the plane of rotation.
triptane
noun, a colorless liquid, C 7 H 17 , having high antiknock properties as a fuel: used chiefly as an admixture to airplane gasolines.
contrite
adjective, caused by or showing sincere remorse.
trisects
verb (used with object), to divide into three parts, especially into three equal parts.
trispast
noun, an ancient hoist or hauling device having three blocks.
ripostes
noun, a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke:
intonate
verb (used with object), to utter with a particular tone or modulation of voice.
portents
noun, an indication or omen of something about to happen, especially something momentous.
Pecorino
noun, a dry, hard Italian cheese made of ewe's milk, especially Romano.
tonetics
noun, the phonetic study of tone in language.
stonecat
noun, a yellowish-brown, freshwater catfish, Noturus flavus, of the Mississippi River valley and Great Lakes, having poisonous pectoral spines.
strontia
noun, Also called strontium oxide. a white or grayish-white, amorphous powder, SrO, resembling lime in its general character: used chiefly in the manufacture of strontium salts.
Notornis
noun, a rare, flightless gallinulelike bird, Notornis mantelli, of New Zealand.
painters
noun, an artist who paints pictures.
Scranton
noun, William Warren, 1917–2011, U.S. politician.
protests
noun, an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid:
pasterns
noun, the part of the foot of a horse, cow, etc., between the fetlock and the hoof.
panniers
noun, a basket, especially a large one, for carrying goods, provisions, etc.
Pointers
noun, a person or thing that points.
inscapes
noun, the unique essence or inner nature of a person, place, thing, or event, especially depicted in poetry or a work of art.
astricts
verb (used with object), to bind fast; constrain.
scotopia
noun, vision in dim light (opposed to photopia).
Poincare
noun, Jules Henri [zhyl ahn-ree] /ʒül ɑ̃ˈri/ (Show IPA), 1854–1912, French mathematician.
spectro-
consents
noun, permission, approval, or agreement; compliance; acquiescence:
Responsa
noun, the branch of rabbinical literature comprised of authoritative replies in letter form made by noted rabbis or Jewish scholars to questions sent to them concerning Jewish law.
conation
noun, the part of mental life having to do with striving, including desire and volition.
connotes
verb (used with object), to signify or suggest (certain meanings, ideas, etc.) in addition to the explicit or primary meaning:
scooters
noun, a child's vehicle that typically has two wheels with a low footboard between them, is steered by a handlebar, and is propelled by pushing one foot against the ground while resting the other on the footboard.
scorpios
noun, Astronomy. Scorpius.
pocosins
noun, a swamp or marsh in an upland coastal region.
spatters
noun, the act or the sound of spattering:
toasters
noun, an instrument or appliance for toasting bread, muffins, etc.
Scorpion
noun, any of numerous arachnids of the order Scorpionida, widely distributed in warmer parts of the world, having a long, narrow, segmented tail that terminates in a venomous sting.
prostate
noun, prostate gland.
protects
verb (used with object), to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
cristate
adjective, having a crest; crested.
pittance
noun, a small amount or share.
insnares
verb (used with object), ensnare.
tontines
noun, an annuity scheme in which subscribers share a common fund with the benefit of survivorship, the survivors' shares being increased as the subscribers die, until the whole goes to the last survivor.
protasis
noun, the clause expressing the condition in a conditional sentence, in English usually beginning with if. Compare apodosis.
piscator
noun, fisherman.
notaries
noun, notary public.
scatters
noun, the act of scattering.
interact
verb (used without object), to act one upon another.
Protista
noun, a taxonomic kingdom comprising the protists.
corotate
verb (used without object), to rotate jointly, as with another rotating object or field.
notation
noun, a system of graphic symbols for a specialized use, other than ordinary writing:
Constant
noun, something that does not or cannot change or vary.
pontiacs
noun, c1720–69, North American Indian, chief of the Ottawa tribe: commander during the Pontiac War 1763–64.
prosaist
noun, a person who writes prose.
instates
verb (used with object), to put or place in a certain state or position, as in an office; install.
arsenics
conspire
verb (used with object), to plot (something wrong, evil, or illegal).
consorts
noun, a husband or wife; spouse, especially of a reigning monarch. Compare prince consort, queen consort.
pastries
noun, a sweet baked food made of dough, especially the shortened paste used for pie crust and the like.
topcoats
noun, a lightweight overcoat.
prosects
verb (used with object), to dissect (a cadaver or part) for anatomical demonstration.
artistes
noun, an artist, especially an actor, singer, dancer, or other public performer.
scenario
noun, an outline of the plot of a dramatic work, giving particulars as to the scenes, characters, situations, etc.
inspects
verb (used with object), to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically:
arsonist
noun, a person who commits arson.
instants
noun, an infinitesimal or very short space of time; a moment:
instance
noun, a case or occurrence of anything:
riposte
noun, a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke:
Cortona
noun, Pietro da [pye-traw dah] /ˈpyɛ trɔ dɑ/ (Show IPA), (Pietro Berrettini) 1596–1669, Italian painter and architect.
costars
noun, a performer, especially an actor or actress, who shares star billing with another.
cosines
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.
paresis
noun, partial motor paralysis.
Costain
noun, Thomas Bertram, 1885–1965, U.S. novelist, historian, and editor, born in Canada.
crinose
adjective, hairy.
copiers
noun, a person or thing that copies; copyist.
coranto
noun, courante.
ronions
noun, ronyon.
parison
noun, a partially shaped mass of molten glass.
Stentor
noun, (in the Iliad) a Greek herald with a loud voice.
stopers
noun, a machine for drilling rock from below.
stories
noun, a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale.
Crispen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become crisp.
parotic
adjective, situated about or near the ear.
copters
noun, helicopter.
Stinnes
noun, Hugo [hoo-gaw;; English hyoo-goh] /ˈhu gɔ;; English ˈhyu goʊ/ (Show IPA), 1870–1924, German industrialist.
cretins
noun, a person suffering from cretinism.
Roscian
adjective, of, relating to, or involving acting.
cottons
noun, a soft, white, downy substance consisting of the hairs or fibers attached to the seeds of plants belonging to the genus Gossypium, of the mallow family, used in making fabrics, thread, wadding, etc.
Stetson
cotters
noun, a pin, wedge, key, or the like, fitted or driven into an opening to secure something or hold parts together.
cranio-
coronet
noun, a small crown.
Painter
noun, an artist who paints pictures.
Rosetta
noun, a town in N Egypt, at a mouth of the Nile.
pansies
noun, a violet, Viola tricolor hortensis, cultivated in many varieties, having richly and variously colored flowers.
coronas
noun, a white or colored circle or set of concentric circles of light seen around a luminous body, especially around the sun or moon.
Otranto
noun, Strait of, a strait between SE Italy and Albania, connecting the Adriatic and the Mediterranean. 44 miles (71 km) wide.
sterno-
rotates
adjective, wheel-shaped: applied especially to a gamopetalous short-tubed corolla with a spreading limb.
panties
noun, underpants or undershorts for women and children.
pannose
adjective, having the texture of felt or woolen cloth.
cratons
noun, a relatively rigid and immobile region of continental portions of the earth's crust.
costate
adjective, Anatomy. having ribs.
cornets
noun, Music. a valved wind instrument of the trumpet family.
pannier
noun, a basket, especially a large one, for carrying goods, provisions, etc.
Rosanne
noun, a female given name.
stepson
noun, a son of one's husband or wife by a previous marriage.
stoners
noun, Slang. a person who is habitually high on drugs, especially marijuana, or alcohol; a person who is usually stoned.
crepons
noun, a heavyweight crepe fabric.
costers
noun, costermonger.
corsets
noun, Sometimes, corsets. a close-fitting undergarment, stiffened with whalebone or similar material and often capable of being tightened by lacing, enclosing the trunk: worn, especially by women, to shape and support the body; stays.
paniers
noun, pannier.
step-on
adjective, made to open by the operation of a pedal, as a can for kitchen garbage.
rootcap
noun, the loose mass of epidermal cells covering the apex of most roots, serving to protect the meristematic cells behind it.
step-in
noun, step-ins, panties, especially bias-cut panties with wide legs worn by women in the 1920s and 1930s.
risotto
noun, a dish of rice cooked with broth and flavored with grated cheese and other ingredients.
cortina
noun, a weblike, often evanescent veil covering the gills or hanging from the cap edge of certain mushrooms, particularly those of genus Cortinarius, and sometimes persisting as a ring or remnant of fibrils around the mushroom stalk.
corneas
noun, the transparent anterior part of the external coat of the eye covering the iris and the pupil and continuous with the sclera.
erosion
noun, the act or state of eroding; state of being eroded.
Ossetic
noun, the Indo-European, Iranian language of the Ossets.
intents
noun, something that is intended; purpose; design; intention:
instars
noun, an insect in any one of its periods of postembryonic growth between molts.
instate
verb (used with object), to put or place in a certain state or position, as in an office; install.
insteps
noun, the arched upper surface of the human foot between the toes and the ankle.
scrapes
noun, an act or instance of scraping.
scrapie
noun, a usually fatal brain disease of sheep, characterized by twitching of the neck and head, grinding of the teeth, and scraping of itching portions of skin against fixed objects with a subsequent loss of wool: thought to be caused by an infectious prion.
intens.
notates
verb (used with object), to note, mark, or set down in a system of notation:
interns
noun, a person who is or has been interned; internee.
instant
noun, an infinitesimal or very short space of time; a moment:
nostocs
noun, any freshwater, blue-green alga of the genus Nostoc, often occurring in jellylike colonies in moist places.
intones
verb (used with object), to utter with a particular tone or voice modulation.
Script.
intrant
noun, a person who enters (a college, association, etc.); entrant.
intreat
verb (used with or without object), entreat.
scroops
noun, a scrooping sound.
introns
noun, a noncoding segment in a length of DNA that interrupts a gene-coding sequence or nontranslated sequence, the corresponding segment being removed from the RNA copy before transcription.
notices
noun, an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning:
inspect
verb (used with object), to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically:
ionones
noun, a light-yellow to colorless, slightly water-soluble liquid that is either one or a mixture of two unsaturated ketones having the formula C 13 H 20 O, used chiefly in perfumery.
incross
noun, a mating between organisms that are both homozygous for the same allele.
scooter
noun, a child's vehicle that typically has two wheels with a low footboard between them, is steered by a handlebar, and is propelled by pushing one foot against the ground while resting the other on the footboard.
spatter
noun, the act or the sound of spattering:
incases
verb (used with object), encase.
incepts
verb (used with object), to take in; ingest.
incests
noun, sexual intercourse between closely related persons.
spastic
noun, Pathology. a person exhibiting spasms.
Scorpio
noun, Astronomy. Scorpius.
scoters
noun, any of the large diving ducks of the genus Melanitta, inhabiting northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
inspans
verb (used with object), to yoke or harness.
spanner
noun, a person or thing that spans.
scotias
noun, a deep concave molding between two fillets, as in the Attic base.
inscape
noun, the unique essence or inner nature of a person, place, thing, or event, especially depicted in poetry or a work of art.
Scottie
noun, Scottish terrier.
Insecta
noun, the class comprising the insects.
inserts
noun, something inserted or to be inserted.
insnare
verb (used with object), ensnare.
notions
noun, a general understanding; vague or imperfect conception or idea of something:
Ionesco
noun, Eugène [French œ-zhen;; English yoo-jeen,, yoo-jeen] /French œˈʒɛn;; English yuˈdʒin,, ˈyu dʒin/ (Show IPA), 1912–94, French playwright, born in Romania.
sorites
noun, a form of argument having several premises and one conclusion, capable of being resolved into a chain of syllogisms, the conclusion of each of which is a premise of the next.
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.
nasties
noun, Informal. a nasty person or thing.
nancies
noun, a city in and the capital of Meurthe-et-Moselle, in NE France: battles 1477, 1914, 1944.
nitrate
noun, Chemistry. a salt or ester of nitric acid, or any compound containing the univalent group –ONO 2 or NO 3 .
snap-on
adjective, attached or fitting into place by means of a snap or with a pressing motion:
narcose
adjective, characterized by stupor; stuporous.
nascent
adjective, beginning to exist or develop:
Serapis
noun, Also, Sarapis. a Greco-Egyptian deity combining the attributes of Osiris and Apis, identified in Egypt with the Ptolemies: later worshiped throughout the Greek and Roman empires.
nasions
noun, the intersection of the internasal suture with the nasofrontal suture in the midsagittal plane.
Nicetas
noun, Saint Ignatius (def 2).
noetics
noun, the science of the intellect or of pure thought; reasoning.
sestina
noun, a poem of six six-line stanzas and a three-line envoy, originally without rhyme, in which each stanza repeats the end words of the lines of the first stanza, but in different order, the envoy using the six words again, three in the middle of the lines and three at the end.
nestors
noun, the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War and a king of Pylos.
natrons
noun, a mineral, hydrated sodium carbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅10H 2 O.
natters
noun, a conversation; chat.
sinters
noun, siliceous or calcareous matter deposited by springs, as that formed around the vent of a geyser.
siennas
noun, a ferruginous earth used as a yellowish-brown pigment (raw sienna) or, after roasting in a furnace, as a reddish-brown pigment (burnt sienna)
nectars
noun, the saccharine secretion of a plant, which attracts the insects or birds that pollinate the flower.
Sno-Cat
senoras
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to Mrs., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a married or older woman. Abbreviation: Sra.
seaport
noun, a port or harbor on or accessible to a seacoast and providing accommodation for seagoing vessels.
Ironton
noun, a city in S Ohio, on the Ohio River.
norites
noun, a granular igneous rock consisting of a mix of light and dark minerals, the former being calcic plagioclase feldspars, and the latter orthorhombic pyroxenes.
soprano
noun, the uppermost part or voice.
sooners
noun, a person who settles on government land before it is legally opened to settlers in order to gain the choice of location.
secants
noun, Geometry. an intersecting line, especially one intersecting a curve at two or more points.
sonnies
noun, little son (often used as a familiar term of address to a boy).
section
noun, a part that is cut off or separated.
nonstop
noun, a long-distance airline flight that makes no stops between the starting point and the destination.
sonants
noun, a speech sound that by itself makes a syllable or subordinates to itself the other sounds in the syllable; a syllabic sound (opposed to consonant).
sennits
noun, a flat, braided cordage, formed by plaiting strands of rope yarn or other fiber, used as small stuff aboard ships.
nonpros
sonance
noun, the condition or quality of being sonant.
senator
noun, a member of a senate.
isotone
noun, one of two or more atoms having an equal number of neutrons but different atomic numbers.
isotope
noun, any of two or more forms of a chemical element, having the same number of protons in the nucleus, or the same atomic number, but having different numbers of neutrons in the nucleus, or different atomic weights. There are 275 isotopes of the 81 stable elements, in addition to over 800 radioactive isotopes, and every element has known isotopic forms. Isotopes of a single element possess almost identical properties.
Socotra
noun, an island in the Indian Ocean, S of Arabia: a part of the Republic of Yemen. 1382 sq. mi. (3579 sq. km).
soapers
noun, soap opera.
iterant
adjective, characterized by repetition; repeating.
spectra
noun, a plural of spectrum.
octants
noun, the eighth part of a circle.
Ossetia
noun, a region in Caucasia: divided between North Ossetia of the Russian Federation and the South Ossetian Autonomous Region of the Georgian Republic.
enation
noun, a small outgrowth of plant tissue, usually on a leaf, caused by virus infection.
sapient
adjective, having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment.
orients
noun, the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean.
stances
noun, the position or bearing of the body while standing:
ectopia
noun, the usually congenital displacement of an organ or part.
saponin
noun, any of a group of amorphous glycosides of terpenes and steroids, occurring in many plants, characterized by an ability to form emulsions and to foam in aqueous solutions, and used as detergents.
orceins
noun, a red dye, the principal coloring matter of cudbear and orchil, obtained by oxidizing an ammoniacal solution of orcinol.
Staines
noun, a town in Surrey, SE England, on the Thames River near Heathrow airport.
encinas
noun, the live oak, Quercus virginiana.
Stanton
noun, Edwin McMasters [muh k-mas-terz,, -mah-sterz] /məkˈmæs tərz,, -ˈmɑ stərz/ (Show IPA), 1814–69, U.S. statesman: Secretary of War 1862–67.
stactes
noun, one of the sweet spices used in the holy incense of the ancient Hebrews. Ex. 30:34.
oration
noun, a formal public speech, especially one delivered on a special occasion, as on an anniversary, at a funeral, or at academic exercises.
enroots
verb (used with object), to fix by the root.
sapotes
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.
entasis
noun, a slight convexity given to a column or tower, as to correct an optical illusion.
sprites
noun, an elf, fairy, or goblin.
entopic
adjective, being or occurring in the usual place.
stannic
adjective, of or containing tin, especially in the tetravalent state.
orisons
noun, a prayer.
entrant
noun, a competitor in a contest.
Oscines
noun, an oscine bird.
cronies
noun, a close friend or companion; chum.
steato-
Crotone
noun, a city in S Italy; ancient Greek colony.
crotons
noun, any of numerous chiefly tropical plants constituting the genus Croton, of the spurge family, several species of which, as C. tiglium, have important medicinal properties.
stearo-
stearin
noun, Chemistry. any of the three glyceryl esters of stearic acid, especially C 3 H 5 (C 18 H 35 O 2) 3 , a soft, white, odorless solid found in many natural fats.
stearic
adjective, of or relating to suet or fat.
stators
noun, Electricity, Machinery. a portion of a machine that remains fixed with respect to rotating parts, especially the collection of stationary parts in the magnetic circuits of a machine. Compare rotor (def 1).
sapiens
adjective, of, relating to, or resembling modern humans (Homo sapiens).
station
noun, a place or position in which a person or thing is normally located.
statics
noun, the branch of mechanics that deals with bodies at rest or forces in equilibrium.
Statice
noun, any of various plants belonging to the genus Limonium, of the leadwort family, having clusters of variously colored flowers that retain their color when dried.
staters
noun, any of various gold or silver or electrum coin units or coins of the ancient Greek states or cities.
santirs
noun, a Persian musical instrument resembling a dulcimer.
orpines
noun, a plant, Sedum telephium, of the stonecrop family, having purplish flowers.
Orontes
noun, a river in W Asia, flowing N from Lebanon through NW Syria and then SW past Antioch, Turkey, to the Mediterranean. 250 miles (405 km) long.
starets
noun, a religious teacher or counselor.
entrain
verb (used with object), to put aboard a train.
entraps
verb (used with object), to catch in or as in a trap; ensnare:
spicate
adjective, having spikes, as a plant.
scapose
adjective, having scapes; consisting of a scape.
scanner
noun, a person or thing that scans.
escorts
noun, a group of persons, or a single person, accompanying another or others for protection, guidance, or courtesy:
spireas
noun, any of various plants or shrubs belonging to the genus Spiraea, of the rose family, having clusters of small, white or pink flowers, certain species of which are cultivated as ornamentals.
Esparto
noun, any of several grasses, especially Stipa tenacissima, of southern Europe and northern Africa, used for making paper, cordage, etc.
Ontario
noun, a province in S Canada, bordering on the Great Lakes. 412,582 sq. mi. (1,068,585 sq. km). Capital: Toronto.
esprits
noun, sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence.
spirant
noun, fricative (def 2).
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.
satoris
noun, sudden enlightenment.
Oneonta
noun, a city in E central New York.
estrins
noun, estrone.
spinose
adjective, full of spines; spiniferous; spinous.
spinors
noun, a quantity resembling a vector or tensor that is used in physics to represent the spins of fermions.
spinner
noun, a person or thing that spins.
spinets
noun, a small upright piano.
scatter
noun, the act of scattering.
Etonian
noun, a person who is or has been a pupil at Eton College.
escarps
noun, Fortification. the inner slope or wall of the ditch surrounding a rampart.
spitter
noun, a person or thing that spits.
sprints
noun, a short race at full speed.
sporont
noun, (in the sexual reproduction of certain sporozoans) an encysted spore developed from a zygote, which undergoes sporogony to form sporozoites.
opsonin
noun, a constituent of normal or immune blood serum that makes invading bacteria more susceptible to the destructive action of the phagocytes.
spriest
adjective, a superlative of spry.
opsonic
adjective, of, relating to, or influenced by opsonin; capable of promoting phagocytosis.
sprains
noun, a violent straining or wrenching of the parts around a joint, without dislocation.
epinaos
noun, a rear vestibule, as of a classical temple.
spotter
noun, a person employed to remove spots from clothing, especially at a dry-cleaning establishment.
opiates
noun, a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
operons
noun, a set of two or more adjacent cistrons whose transcription is under the coordinated control of a promoter, an operator, and a regulator gene.
erotics
noun, an erotic poem.
erasion
noun, the act of erasing.
Ericson
noun, Leif [leef;; Icelandic leyv] /lif;; Icelandic leɪv/ (Show IPA), flourished a.d. c1000, Norse mariner: according to Icelandic saga, discoverer of Vinland (son of Eric the Red).
operant
noun, a person or thing that operates.
sponsor
noun, a person who vouches or is responsible for a person or thing.
sponson
noun, a structure projecting from the side or main deck of a vessel to support a gun or the outer edge of a paddle box.
strains
noun, any force or pressure tending to alter shape, cause a fracture, etc.
satinet
noun, a satin-weave fabric made with cotton warp and wool filling, fulled and finished to resemble wool.
erotica
noun, written works, usually fiction, dealing with sexual love.
parsecs
noun, a unit of distance equal to that required to cause a heliocentric parallax of one second of an arc, equivalent to 206,265 times the distance from the earth to the sun, or 3.26 light-years.
contest
noun, a race, conflict, or other competition between rivals, as for a prize.
ricotta
noun, a soft Italian cheese that resembles cottage cheese.
rations
noun, a fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage:
aorists
noun, a verb tense, as in Classical Greek, expressing action or, in the indicative mood, past action, without further limitation or implication.
caption
noun, a title or explanation for a picture or illustration, especially in a magazine.
ratines
noun, a loosely woven fabric made with nubby or knotty yarns.
tensors
noun, Anatomy. a muscle that stretches or tightens some part of the body.
piaster
noun, a former coin of Turkey, the 100th part of a lira: replaced by the kurus in 1933.
process
noun, a systematic series of actions directed to some end:
ratites
noun, a bird having a ratite breastbone.
portico
noun, a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns or piers, usually attached to a building as a porch.
tension
noun, the act of stretching or straining.
traipse
noun, a tiring walk.
ratoons
noun, a sprout or shoot from the root of a plant, especially a sugarcane, after it has been cropped.
Antoine
noun, André [ahn-drey] /ɑ̃ˈdreɪ/ (Show IPA), 1858–1943, French theatrical director, manager, and critic.
prisons
noun, a building for the confinement of persons held while awaiting trial, persons sentenced after conviction, etc.
carnets
noun, a customs document allowing an automobile to be driven at no cost across international borders.
portion
noun, a part of any whole, either separated from or integrated with it:
caprine
adjective, of or relating to goats.
carnose
adjective, of or relating to flesh; fleshy.
rapines
noun, the violent seizure and carrying off of another's property; plunder.
cantrip
noun, Chiefly Scot. a magic spell; trick by sorcery.
tertian
noun, Pathology. a tertian fever.
porions
noun, the most lateral point in the roof of the bony external auditory meatus.
torsion
noun, the act of twisting.
pronaos
noun, (in a classical temple) an open vestibule before the cella.
ternion
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
procto-
capotes
noun, a long cloak with a hood.
tortoni
noun, ice cream made with eggs and heavy cream, often containing chopped cherries or topped with minced almonds or crumbled macaroons.
picrate
noun, a salt or ester of picric acid.
apricot
noun, the downy, yellow, sometimes rosy fruit, somewhat resembling a small peach, of the tree Prunus armeniaca.
portent
noun, an indication or omen of something about to happen, especially something momentous.
tosspot
noun, a tippler; drunkard.
Picasso
noun, Pablo [pah-bloh;; Spanish pah-vlaw] /ˈpɑ bloʊ;; Spanish ˈpɑ vlɔ/ (Show IPA), 1881–1973, Spanish painter and sculptor in France.
picaros
noun, a rogue or vagabond.
carnies
noun, a person employed by a carnival.
Anteros
noun, Classical Mythology. a brother of Eros, most often regarded as the avenger of unrequited love.
Aretino
noun, Pietro [pye-traw] /ˈpyɛ trɔ/ (Show IPA), 1492–1556, Italian satirist and dramatist.
treason
noun, the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
persist
verb (used without object), to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc.:
Cassino
noun, casino (def 3).
Cassite
noun, Kassite.
cassone
noun, a large Italian chest of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, usually highly ornamented.
postern
noun, a back door or gate.
casters
noun, a person or thing that casts.
posters
noun, a placard or bill posted or intended for posting in a public place, as for advertising.
casinos
noun, a building or large room used for meetings, entertainment, dancing, etc., especially such a place equipped with gambling devices, gambling tables, etc.
castors
noun, Also, castoreum. a brownish, unctuous substance with a strong, penetrating odor, secreted by certain glands in the groin of the beaver, used in medicine and perfumery.
teapots
noun, a container with a lid, spout, and handle, in which tea is made and from which it is poured.
ancient
noun, a person who lived in ancient times.
Trenton
noun, a city in and the capital of New Jersey, in the W part, on the Delaware River: Washington defeated Hessian troops here 1776.
recasts
noun, a recasting.
cations
noun, a positively charged ion that is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
persona
noun, a person.
aspires
verb (used without object), to long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value (usually followed by to, after, or an infinitive):
tenpins
noun, (used with a singular verb) a form of bowling, played with ten wooden pins at which a ball is bowled to knock them down.
anoints
verb (used with object), to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to.
carotin
noun, carotene.
antero-
carpets
noun, a heavy fabric, commonly of wool or nylon, for covering floors.
rattons
noun, a rat.
rattoon
noun, a sprout or shoot from the root of a plant, especially a sugarcane, after it has been cropped.
petitor
noun, a seeker; an applicant or candidate.
anoesis
noun, a state of mind consisting of pure sensation or emotion without cognitive content.
caserns
noun, a lodging for soldiers in a garrison town; barracks.
reasons
noun, a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.:
cartoon
noun, a sketch or drawing, usually humorous, as in a newspaper or periodical, symbolizing, satirizing, or caricaturing some action, subject, or person of popular interest.
Transit
noun, the act or fact of passing across or through; passage from one place to another.
recants
verb (used with object), to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion, etc.), especially formally; retract.
transp.
pertain
verb (used without object), to have reference or relation; relate:
caseins
noun, Biochemistry. a protein precipitated from milk, as by rennet, and forming the basis of cheese and certain plastics.
pronate
verb (used with object), to turn into a prone position; to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the surface of the palm is downward or toward the back; to turn (the sole of the foot) outward so that the inner edge of the foot bears the weight when standing.
racoons
noun, raccoon.
trepans
noun, a tool for cutting shallow holes by removing a core.
artiste
noun, an artist, especially an actor, singer, dancer, or other public performer.
ascites
noun, accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity; dropsy of the peritoneum.
protist
noun, any of various one-celled organisms, classified in the kingdom Protista, that are either free-living or aggregated into simple colonies and that have diverse reproductive and nutritional modes, including the protozoans, eukaryotic algae, and slime molds: some classification schemes also include the fungi and the more primitive bacteria and blue-green algae or may distribute the organisms between the kingdoms Plantae and Animalia according to dominant characteristics.
ascents
noun, an act of ascending; upward movement; a rising movement:
Tootsie
noun, a sweetheart; darling.
tisanes
noun, (italics) French. aromatic or herb-flavored tea.
poisers
noun, a person or thing that poises.
atiptoe
adverb, adjective, standing or walking on tiptoe (usually used predicatively).
tontine
noun, an annuity scheme in which subscribers share a common fund with the benefit of survivorship, the survivors' shares being increased as the subscribers die, until the whole goes to the last survivor.
topcoat
noun, a lightweight overcoat.
poisons
noun, a substance with an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health.
atonics
noun, Grammar. an unaccented word, syllable, or sound.
atonies
noun, Pathology. lack of tone or energy; muscular weakness, especially in a contractile organ.
pterion
noun, the craniometric point at the side of the sphenoidal fontanelle.
atopies
noun, an allergy, involving an inherited immunoglobulin of the IgE type, that predisposes a person to certain allergic responses, as atopic dermatitis.
astrict
verb (used with object), to bind fast; constrain.
protest
noun, an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid:
arsines
noun, Also called arseniuretted hydrogen. a colorless, flammable, slightly water-soluble gas, AsH 3 , having a fetid, garliclike odor, used in chemical warfare.
tonetic
noun, the phonetic study of tone in language.
toecaps
noun, a piece of leather or other material covering the toe of a shoe.
protean
adjective, readily assuming different forms or characters; extremely variable.
pocosin
noun, a swamp or marsh in an upland coastal region.
prostas
noun, (in classical architecture) an antechamber or vestibule.
tocsins
noun, a signal, especially of alarm, sounded on a bell or bells.
protect
verb (used with object), to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
poetics
noun, literary criticism treating of the nature and laws of poetry.
pissant
noun, Slang: Vulgar. a person or thing of no value or consequence; a despicable person or thing.
toaster
noun, an instrument or appliance for toasting bread, muffins, etc.
pointer
noun, a person or thing that points.
tonners
noun, something having a specified weight in tons (used in combination):
Tonnies
noun, Ferdinand [fer-dee-nahnt] /ˈfɛr diˌnɑnt/ (Show IPA), 1855–1936, German sociologist.
aseptic
noun, a product, as milk or fruit juice, that is marketed in an aseptic package or container.
protein
noun, Biochemistry. any of numerous, highly varied organic molecules constituting a large portion of the mass of every life form and necessary in the diet of all animals and other nonphotosynthesizing organisms, composed of 20 or more amino acids linked in a genetically controlled linear sequence into one or more long polypeptide chains, the final shape and other properties of each protein being determined by the side chains of the amino acids and their chemical attachments: proteins include such specialized forms as collagen for supportive tissue, hemoglobin for transport, antibodies for immune defense, and enzymes for metabolism.
pointes
noun, the tip of the toe.
tipster
noun, a person who makes a business of furnishing tips, as for betting or speculation.
tipcats
noun, a game in which a short piece of wood, tapered at both ends, is struck lightly at one end with a bat, causing the wood to spring into the air so that it can be batted for a distance.
canters
noun, an easy gallop.
canines
noun, a canid, or member of the dog family Canidae.
Ariosto
noun, Ludovico [loo-daw-vee-kaw] /ˌlu dɔˈvi kɔ/ (Show IPA), 1474–1533, Italian poet: author of Orlando Furioso.
caisson
noun, a structure used in underwater work, consisting of an airtight chamber, open at the bottom and containing air under sufficient pressure to exclude the water.
pinners
noun, a person or thing that pins.
ariosos
noun, an arioso composition or section.
pinnate
adjective, resembling a feather, as in construction or arrangement; having parts arranged on each side of a common axis:
tetanic
adjective, Pathology. pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by tetanus.
pinnace
noun, a light sailing ship, especially one formerly used in attendance on a larger ship.
aristo-
racists
noun, a person who believes in racism, the doctrine that one's own racial group is superior or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.
pronota
noun, the dorsal sclerite of the prothorax of an insect.
testons
noun, a former silver coin of France, equal at various times to between 10 and 14½ sols, bearing on the obverse a bust of the reigning king.
porcine
adjective, of or relating to swine.
pincers
noun, a gripping tool consisting of two pivoted limbs forming a pair of jaws and a pair of handles (usually used with pair of).
porcino
noun, Usually, porcini. cep.
prosaic
adjective, commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative:
aristos
noun, aristocrat.
Atropos
noun, the Fate who cuts the thread of life.
arpents
noun, an old French unit of area equal to about one acre (0.4 hectare). It is still used in the province of Quebec and in parts of Louisiana.
prosect
verb (used with object), to dissect (a cadaver or part) for anatomical demonstration.
arseno-
attires
noun, clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments.
tipcart
noun, a cart with a body that can be tipped or tilted to empty it of its contents.
ptisans
noun, a nourishing decoction, originally one made from barley, purported to have medicinal quality.
attorns
verb (used with object), to turn over to another; transfer.
tinters
noun, a person who specializes in applying tints or dyes.
Torenia
noun, any of several plants belonging to the genus Torenia, of the figwort family, native to Africa and Asia, having two-lipped, usually blue or purple flowers.
Pontiac
noun, c1720–69, North American Indian, chief of the Ottawa tribe: commander during the Pontiac War 1763–64.
Pontian
noun, pope a.d. 230–235.
tin-pot
adjective, inferior; paltry; shoddy.
tin-pan
adjective, harsh, tinny, or clanging; noisy.
tinners
noun, a tinsmith.
pintano
noun, sergeant major (def 3).
Pontine
adjective, of or relating to the pons.
catnips
noun, a plant, Nepeta cataria, of the mint family, having egg-shaped leaves containing aromatic oils that are a cat attractant.
Persson
noun, Göran [yœ-rahn] /ˈyœ rɑn/ (Show IPA), born 1949, prime minister of Sweden 1996–2006.
catties
noun, (in China and southeast Asia) a weight equal to about 1½ pounds (680 grams) avoirdupois.
prances
noun, the act of prancing; a prancing movement.
Connors
noun, James Scott (Jimmy) born 1952, U.S. tennis player.
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.
pasties
noun, pasties, a pair of small, cuplike coverings for the nipples of a stripper, nude model, etc.
connate
adjective, existing in a person or thing from birth or origin; inborn:
pastose
adjective, having a heavy impasto.
priests
noun, a person whose office it is to perform religious rites, and especially to make sacrificial offerings.
patents
noun, the exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.
coaster
noun, a person or thing that coasts.
princes
noun, a nonreigning male member of a royal family.
taction
noun, touch; contact.
coarsen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become coarse.
tritons
noun, a positively-charged particle consisting of a proton and two neutrons, equivalent to the nucleus of an atom of tritium.
patient
noun, a person who is under medical care or treatment.
cittern
noun, an old musical instrument related to the guitar, having a flat, pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings.
pasters
noun, a slip of paper gummed on the back, to be pasted on or over something, as over a name on a ballot.
citrons
noun, a pale-yellow fruit resembling the lemon but larger and with thicker rind, borne by a small tree or large bush, Citrus medica, allied to the lemon and lime.
patines
noun, patina.
tritone
noun, an interval consisting of three whole tones; an augmented fourth.
citrate
noun, a salt or ester of citric acid.
actino-
actinon
noun, a chemically inert, gaseous, short-lived isotope of radon that is a member of the actinium series. Symbol: An; atomic number: 86; atomic weight: 219.
reptant
adjective, repent2 .
cistron
noun, a segment of DNA that encodes for the formation of a specific polypeptide chain; a structural gene.
cistern
noun, a reservoir, tank, or container for storing or holding water or other liquid.
praises
noun, the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
patriot
noun, a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion.
tanists
noun, the successor apparent to a Celtic chief, usually the oldest or worthiest of his kin, chosen by election among the tribe during the chief's lifetime.
patroon
noun, a person who held an estate in land with certain manorial privileges granted under the old Dutch governments of New York and New Jersey.
tanrecs
noun, tenrec.
connote
verb (used with object), to signify or suggest (certain meanings, ideas, etc.) in addition to the explicit or primary meaning:
stripes
noun, a relatively long, narrow band of a different color, appearance, weave, material, or nature from the rest of a surface or thing:
Persian
noun, a member of the native peoples of Iran, descended in part from the ancient Iranians.
acetins
noun, a colorless, thick, hygroscopic liquid, C 5 H 10 O 4 : used chiefly in the manufacture of explosives.
2,4,5-t
noun, a light-tan, water-insoluble solid, C 8 H 5 Cl 3 O 3 , used chiefly for killing weeds.
parties
noun, a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc.:
straits
noun, Often, straits. (used with a singular verb) a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water.
partite
noun, an instrumental suite common chiefly in the 18th century.
tsarist
noun, an adherent of a czar or of czarism.
tropine
noun, a white, crystalline, hygroscopic, water-soluble, poisonous alkaloid, C 8 H 15 NO, obtained chiefly by the hydrolysis of atropine or hyoscyamine.
strati-
strato-
partons
noun, a constituent of the nucleon originally postulated in the theoretical analysis of high-energy scattering of electrons by nucleons and subsequently identified with quarks and gluons.
coopers
noun, a person who makes or repairs casks, barrels, etc.
retsina
noun, a strong, resinated white or red wine of Greece and Cyprus.
coontie
noun, either of two arrowroots, Zamia integrifolia or Z. floridana, of Florida, having a short trunk, pinnate leaves, and cones: Z. floridana is an endangered species.
precast
adjective, (of a building or section) cast before being transported to the site of installation:
Preston
noun, a seaport in W Lancashire, in NW England.
striate
adjective, striated.
pastern
noun, the part of the foot of a horse, cow, etc., between the fetlock and the hoof.
contras
noun, (often initial capital letter) a member of a counterrevolutionary guerrilla group in Nicaragua.
contra-
retains
verb (used with object), to keep possession of.
prestos
noun, Music. a movement or piece in quick tempo.
contort
verb (used with object), to twist, bend, or draw out of shape; distort.
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.
Passion
noun, any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate.
content
noun, Usually, contents. something that is contained: the subjects or topics covered in a book or document. the chapters or other formal divisions of a book or document:
contain
verb (used with object), to hold or include within its volume or area:
constr.
conster
verb (used with or without object), construe.
consort
noun, a husband or wife; spouse, especially of a reigning monarch. Compare prince consort, queen consort.
consist
noun, Railroads. the rolling stock, exclusive of the locomotive, making up a train. a record made of this rolling stock.
consent
noun, permission, approval, or agreement; compliance; acquiescence:
tansies
noun, any of several composite plants of the genus Tanacetum, especially a strong-scented, weedy, Old World herb, T. vulgare, having flat-topped clusters of tubular yellow flowers.
prostie
noun, a prostitute.
tartine
noun, a fancy French open-faced sandwich topped with spreadable ingredients.
centri-
cesspit
noun, a pit for receiving wastes, as sewage, or other refuse.
cession
noun, act of ceding, as by treaty.
certain
Idioms, for certain, without a doubt; surely:
tricots
noun, a warp-knit fabric of various natural or synthetic fibers, as wool, silk, or nylon, having fine vertical ribs on the face and horizontal ribs on the back, used especially for making garments.
patties
noun, any item of food covered with dough, batter, etc., and fried or baked:
trisect
verb (used with object), to divide into three parts, especially into three equal parts.
potions
noun, a drink or draft, especially one having or reputed to have medicinal, poisonous, or magical powers:
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.
tarpons
noun, a large, powerful game fish, Megalops atlantica, inhabiting the warmer waters of the Atlantic Ocean, having a compressed body and large, silvery scales.
pattern
noun, a decorative design, as for wallpaper, china, or textile fabrics, etc.
potsies
noun, hopscotch.
cerato-
potties
noun, a seat of reduced size fitting over a toilet seat, for use by a small child.
repaint
noun, a part repainted, especially a part of a picture by a restorer.
centro-
Tristan
noun, a male given name, form of Tristram.
Pearson
noun, Drew (Andrew Russell Pearson) 1897–1969, U.S. journalist.
trioses
noun, a monosaccharide that has three atoms of carbon.
patters
noun, a rapid succession of light tapping sounds:
reposit
verb (used with object), to put back; replace.
triceps
noun, a muscle having three heads or points of origin, especially the muscle on the back of the arm, the action of which straightens the elbow.
tasters
noun, a person who tastes, especially one skilled in distinguishing the qualities of liquors, tea, etc., by the taste.
patsies
noun, a person who is easily swindled, deceived, coerced, persuaded, etc.; sucker.
tapster
noun, a bartender.
pattens
noun, any of various kinds of footwear, as a wooden shoe, a shoe with a wooden sole, a chopine, etc., to protect the feet from mud or wetness.
taproot
noun, a main root descending downward from the radicle and giving off small lateral roots.
pension
noun, a fixed amount, other than wages, paid at regular intervals to a person or to the person's surviving dependents in consideration of past services, age, merit, poverty, injury or loss sustained, etc.:
actress
noun, a woman who acts in stage plays, motion pictures, television broadcasts, etc., especially professionally.
censors
noun, an official who examines books, plays, news reports, motion pictures, radio and television programs, letters, cablegrams, etc., for the purpose of suppressing parts deemed objectionable on moral, political, military, or other grounds.
pointe
noun, the tip of the toe.
possie
noun, a job; position.
poises
noun, a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight; equipoise.
notion
noun, a general understanding; vague or imperfect conception or idea of something:
set-in
adjective, made separately and placed within another unit.
poetic
noun, poetics.
poison
noun, a substance with an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health.
presto
noun, Music. a movement or piece in quick tempo.
sector
noun, Geometry. a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle.
Scoter
noun, any of the large diving ducks of the genus Melanitta, inhabiting northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
poster
noun, a placard or bill posted or intended for posting in a public place, as for advertising.
siesta
noun, a midday or afternoon rest or nap, especially as taken in Spain and Latin America.
potass
noun, potash.
sennas
noun, any plant, shrub, or tree belonging to the genus Cassia, of the legume family, having pinnate leaves and large clusters of flowers.
prests
noun, a loan.
no-one
pronoun, no person; not anyone; nobody:
Poncas
noun, a member of a North American Indian people formerly of northern Nebraska, now living mostly in northern Oklahoma.
prates
noun, act of prating.
setons
noun, a thread or the like inserted beneath the skin to provide drainage or to guide subsequent passage of a tube.
poiser
noun, a person or thing that poises.
Scotia
noun, a deep concave molding between two fillets, as in the Attic base.
set-to
noun, a usually brief, sharp fight or argument.
prosit
interjection, (used as a toast to wish good health to one's drinking companions).
scoto-
Scotti
noun, Antonio [ahn-taw-nyaw] /ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1866–1936, Italian baritone.
Nernst
noun, Walther Herman [vahl-tuh r her-mahn] /ˈvɑl tər ˈhɛr mɑn/ (Show IPA), 1864–1941, German physicist and chemist: Nobel Prize in chemistry 1920.
sienna
noun, a ferruginous earth used as a yellowish-brown pigment (raw sienna) or, after roasting in a furnace, as a reddish-brown pigment (burnt sienna)
nonets
noun, a group of nine performers or instruments.
prints
noun, the state of being printed.
potent
noun, a fur having a pattern of T -shaped forms, placed in alternate directions and having alternating tinctures, one metal and one color, so that all forms of one tincture face the same way and are between, above, and below forms of the other tincture facing the other way.
Scotts
noun, Barbara Ann, 1928–2012, Canadian figure skater.
precis
noun, a concise summary.
nonces
noun, the present, or immediate, occasion or purpose (usually used in the phrase for the nonce).
prises
noun, leverage.
Nestor
noun, the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War and a king of Pylos.
potion
noun, a drink or draft, especially one having or reputed to have medicinal, poisonous, or magical powers:
points
noun, a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
Potosi
noun, a city in S Bolivia: formerly a rich silver-mining center. 13,022 feet (3970 meters) above sea level.
scrape
noun, an act or instance of scraping.
Senior
noun, a person who is older than another.
proses
noun, the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse.
Sennar
noun, a region in the E Sudan between the White and Blue Nile rivers, S of Khartoum: a former kingdom.
posset
noun, a drink made of hot milk curdled with ale, wine, or the like, often sweetened and spiced.
praise
noun, the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
ponces
noun, a pimp.
posits
noun, something that is posited; an assumption; postulate.
Senora
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to Mrs., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a married or older woman. Abbreviation: Sra.
Season
noun, one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter), beginning astronomically at an equinox or solstice, but geographically at different dates in different climates.
norias
noun, a device consisting of a series of buckets on a wheel, used in Spain and the East for raising water.
norite
noun, a granular igneous rock consisting of a mix of light and dark minerals, the former being calcic plagioclase feldspars, and the latter orthorhombic pyroxenes.
potato
noun, Also called Irish potato, white potato. the edible tuber of a cultivated plant, Solanum tuberosum, of the nightshade family.
nitres
noun, niter.
nitro-
scrips
noun, a receipt, certificate, list, or similar brief piece of writing.
porion
noun, the most lateral point in the roof of the bony external auditory meatus.
prance
noun, the act of prancing; a prancing movement.
sensor
noun, a mechanical device sensitive to light, temperature, radiation level, or the like, that transmits a signal to a measuring or control instrument.
nocent
adjective, harmful; injurious.
nitons
noun, (formerly) radon. Symbol: Nt.
scroop
noun, a scrooping sound.
senors
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to sir or Mr., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a man. Abbreviation: Sr.
posies
noun, a flower, nosegay, or bouquet.
nocti-
Norton
noun, Charles Eliot, 1827–1908, U.S. scholar.
Portia
noun, the heroine of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, who, in one scene, disguises herself as a lawyer.
Noetic
adjective, of or relating to the mind.
noesis
noun, (in Greek philosophy) the exercise of reason.
noctis
adjective, (in prescriptions) of the night.
scrota
noun, the pouch of skin that contains the testes.
posers
noun, a person who poses.
pooris
noun, a light, round, unleavened wheat bread of India, usually deep-fried.
sepias
noun, a brown pigment obtained from the inklike secretion of various cuttlefish and used with brush or pen in drawing.
serosa
noun, Embryology, Zoology. the chorion. a similar membrane in insects and other lower invertebrates.
serais
noun, (in Eastern countries) a caravansary.
ponies
noun, a small horse of any of several breeds, usually not higher at the shoulder than 14½ hands (58 in./146 cm).
nooses
noun, a loop with a running knot, as in a snare, lasso, or hangman's halter, that tightens as the rope is pulled.
notice
noun, an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning:
sennit
noun, a flat, braided cordage, formed by plaiting strands of rope yarn or other fiber, used as small stuff aboard ships.
no-par
adjective, without par or face value:
Potter
noun, a person who makes pottery.
serins
noun, a small finch, Serinus serinus, of Europe and northern Africa, closely related to the canary.
prices
noun, the sum or amount of money or its equivalent for which anything is bought, sold, or offered for sale.
Pontic
noun, an artificial tooth in a bridge.
Priest
noun, a person whose office it is to perform religious rites, and especially to make sacrificial offerings.
prison
noun, a building for the confinement of persons held while awaiting trial, persons sentenced after conviction, etc.
notate
verb (used with object), to note, mark, or set down in a system of notation:
niters
noun, potassium nitrate.
prases
noun, a leek-green cryptocrystalline variety of chalcedony.
seracs
noun, a large irregularity of glacial ice, as a pinnacle found in glacial crevasses and formed by melting or movement of the ice.
pronto
adverb, promptly; quickly.
septic
adjective, pertaining to or of the nature of sepsis; infected.
secant
noun, Geometry. an intersecting line, especially one intersecting a curve at two or more points.
pottos
noun, any of several lorislike, African lemurs of the genera Perodicticus and Arctocebus, especially P. potto, having a short tail and vestigial index fingers.
Prince
noun, a nonreigning male member of a royal family.
septi-
scries
verb (used without object), to use divination to discover hidden knowledge or future events, especially by means of a crystal ball.
noises
noun, sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind:
Nissan
noun, Nisan.
Nostoc
noun, any freshwater, blue-green alga of the genus Nostoc, often occurring in jellylike colonies in moist places.
satire
noun, the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc.
scorns
noun, open or unqualified contempt; disdain:
osteo-
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.
sacro-
renins
noun, a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys that is involved in the release of angiotensin.
Renton
noun, a city in W Washington, near Seattle.
Ossian
noun, a legendary hero and poet and son of Finn, who is supposed to have lived during the 3rd century a.d., represented in Gaelic poems and in imitations of them written by James Macpherson in the 18th century.
rottes
noun, rote2 .
repass
verb (used with or without object), to pass back or again.
repast
noun, a quantity of food taken or provided for one occasion of eating:
rotten
adjective, decomposing or decaying; putrid; tainted, foul, or bad-smelling.
rectos
Patton
noun, Charley (Charlie Patton) 1881–1934, U.S. blues guitarist and singer.
patter
noun, a rapid succession of light tapping sounds:
Patten
noun, any of various kinds of footwear, as a wooden shoe, a shoe with a wooden sole, a chopine, etc., to protect the feet from mud or wetness.
otiose
adjective, being at leisure; idle; indolent.
repots
verb (used with object), to transfer (a plant) to another, especially larger, pot.
rotate
adjective, wheel-shaped: applied especially to a gamopetalous short-tubed corolla with a spreading limb.
patron
noun, a person who is a customer, client, or paying guest, especially a regular one, of a store, hotel, or the like.
patri-
ottars
noun, attar (def 1).
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.
ossein
noun, the collagen of bone, remaining after the mineral matter has been removed by treatment with dilute acid.
patois
noun, a regional form of a language, especially of French, differing from the standard, literary form of the language.
oscine
noun, an oscine bird.
Santos
noun, a seaport in S Brazil: world's largest coffee-exporting port.
recaps
noun, a recapped tire.
orpine
noun, a plant, Sedum telephium, of the stonecrop family, having purplish flowers.
santir
noun, a Persian musical instrument resembling a dulcimer.
sansei
noun, a grandchild of Japanese immigrants to the U.S. or Canada.
person
noun, a human being, whether an adult or child:
Persia
noun, Also called Persian Empire. an ancient empire located in W and SW Asia: at its height it extended from Egypt and the Aegean to India; conquered by Alexander the Great 334–331 b.c.
sanies
noun, a thin, often greenish, serous fluid that is discharged from ulcers, wounds, etc.
oscars
noun, a word used in communications to represent the letter O.
recast
noun, a recasting.
saices
noun, syce.
pernio
noun, chilblain.
Peoria
noun, a city in central Illinois, on the Illinois River.
recons
noun, reconnaissance.
penta-
Osetic
adjective, noun, Ossetic.
pennis
osiers
noun, any of various willows, as the red osier, having tough, flexible twigs or branches that are used for wickerwork.
saints
noun, any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as such by the Christian Church, especially by canonization.
recti-
Rosita
noun, a female given name, Spanish form of Rose.
rosins
noun, Chemistry. the yellowish to amber, translucent, hard, brittle, fragmented resin left after distilling the oil of turpentine from the crude oleoresin of the pine: used chiefly in making varnishes, varnish and paint driers, printing inks, and for rubbing on the bows of such string instruments as the violin.
Pesaro
noun, a seaport in E Italy, on the Adriatic Sea.
retina
noun, the innermost coat of the posterior part of the eyeball that receives the image produced by the lens, is continuous with the optic nerve, and consists of several layers, one of which contains the rods and cones that are sensitive to light.
Reston
noun, James (Barrett) ("Scotty") 1909–1995, U.S. journalist, born in Scotland.
pantie
noun, panties.
Passer
noun, a person or thing that passes or causes something to pass.
retain
verb (used with object), to keep possession of.
panto-
pantos
noun, pantomime (def 2).
paseos
noun, a slow, idle, or leisurely walk or stroll.
parens
plural noun, parentheses:
Pascin
noun, Jules [zhyl] /ʒül/ (Show IPA), (Julius Pincas) 1885–1930, French painter, born in Bulgaria.
pannes
noun, a soft, lustrous, lightweight velvet with flattened pile.
Parent
noun, a father or a mother.
ripens
verb (used with or without object), to make or become ripe.
Pareto
noun, Vilfredo [veel-fre-daw] /vilˈfrɛ dɔ/ (Show IPA), 1848–1923, Italian sociologist and economist in Switzerland.
paries
noun, Usually, parietes. Biology. a wall, as of a hollow organ; an investing part.
rinses
noun, an act or instance of rinsing.
parton
noun, a constituent of the nucleon originally postulated in the theoretical analysis of high-energy scattering of electrons by nucleons and subsequently identified with quarks and gluons.
partis
noun, the basic scheme or concept of an architectural design.
parsec
noun, a unit of distance equal to that required to cause a heliocentric parallax of one second of an arc, equivalent to 206,265 times the distance from the earth to the sun, or 3.26 light-years.
parses
verb (used with object), to analyze (a sentence) in terms of grammatical constituents, identifying the parts of speech, syntactic relations, etc.
paster
noun, a slip of paper gummed on the back, to be pasted on or over something, as over a name on a ballot.
panier
noun, pannier.
patios
noun, an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
rooses
verb (used with or without object), praise.
resist
noun, a substance that prevents or inhibits some effect from taking place, as a coating on a surface of a metallic printing plate that prevents or inhibits corrosion of the metal by acid.
Rosina
noun, a female given name, Italian form of Rose.
rosets
noun, resin; rosin.
Roscoe
noun, a revolver or pistol.
patine
noun, patina.
rosace
noun, rosette (def 3).
paters
noun, British Informal. father.
roosts
noun, a perch upon which birds or fowls rest at night.
pacers
noun, a person or thing that paces.
Ronnie
noun, a male or female given name, form of Ronald or Veronica.
roasts
noun, roasted meat or a piece of roasted meat, as a piece of beef or veal of a quantity and shape for slicing into more than one portion.
paeons
noun, Classical Prosody. a foot of one long and three short syllables in any order.
patent
noun, the exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.
ronion
noun, ronyon.
patens
noun, a metal plate on which the bread is placed in the celebration of the Eucharist.
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.
roncos
noun, any grunt of the genus Haemulon, especially H. parrai, the sailor's-choice, of West Indian waters.
pastor
noun, a minister or priest in charge of a church.
pastis
noun, a yellowish, anise-based liqueur originally made in Marseilles and similar to absinthe but containing no wormwood.
pastes
noun, a mixture of flour and water, often with starch or the like, used for causing paper or other material to adhere to something.
ornate
adjective, elaborately or sumptuously adorned, often excessively or showily so:
orison
noun, a prayer.
pitons
noun, a metal spike with an eye through which a rope may be passed.
Onions
noun, Charles Talbut [tawl-buh t,, tal-] /ˈtɔl bət,, ˈtæl-/ (Show IPA), 1873–1965, English lexicographer and philologist.
Pisano
noun, Andrea [ahn-dre-ah] /ɑnˈdrɛ ɑ/ (Show IPA), c1270–c1348, Italian sculptor.
proto-
scato-
Proton
noun, a positively charged elementary particle that is a fundamental constituent of all atomic nuclei. It is the lightest and most stable baryon, having a charge equal in magnitude to that of the electron, a spin of ½, and a mass of 1.673 × 10− 27 kg. Symbol: P.
pirate
noun, a person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea.
scarts
verb (used with or without object), to scratch, scrape, mark, or scar.
scarps
noun, a line of cliffs formed by the faulting or fracturing of the earth's crust; an escarpment.
ptero-
pteron
noun, (in a classical temple) a colonnade parallel to, but apart from, the cella.
Pisces
noun, Astronomy. the Fishes, a zodiacal constellation between Aries and Aquarius.
scares
noun, a sudden fright or alarm, especially with little or no reason.
ptisan
noun, a nourishing decoction, originally one made from barley, purported to have medicinal quality.
pintos
noun, Western U.S. a pinto horse.
scapes
noun, Botany. a leafless peduncle rising from the ground.
Pinter
noun, Harold, 1930–2008, English playwright.
scants
adverb, Scot. and North England Dialect. scarcely; barely; hardly.
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.
ptosis
noun, a drooping of the upper eyelid.
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.
scatts
noun, scat5 .
scenas
noun, an extended operatic vocal solo, usually including an aria and a recitative.
pinons
noun, Also, pinyon. Also called pinyon pine, nut pine. any of several pines of southwestern North America, as Pinus monophylla or P. edulis, bearing edible, nutlike seeds.
SCOOPS
noun, a ladle or ladlelike utensil, especially a small, deep-sided shovel with a short, horizontal handle, for taking up flour, sugar, etc.
scoria
noun, Metallurgy. the refuse, dross, or slag left after melting or smelting metal; scum.
scores
noun, the record of points or strokes made by the competitors in a game or match.
Scopes
noun, John Thomas, 1901–70, U.S. high-school teacher whose teaching of the Darwinian theory of evolution became a cause célèbre (Scopes Trial or Monkey Trial) in 1925.
Scopas
noun, flourished 4th century b.c, Greek sculptor and architect.
protei
noun, plural of proteus (def 3).
oaters
noun, a movie, television show, etc., about the frontier days of the U.S. West; western; horse opera.
scoots
noun, a swift, darting movement or course.
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.
pistes
noun, a track or trail, as a downhill ski run or a spoor made by a wild animal.
scones
noun, a small, light, biscuitlike quick bread made of oatmeal, wheat flour, barley meal, or the like.
octroi
noun, (formerly especially in France and Italy) a local tax levied on certain articles, such as foodstuffs, on their entry into a city.
Scioto
noun, a river in central Ohio, flowing S to the Ohio River. 237 miles (382 km) long.
scions
noun, a descendant.
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.
pisser
noun, something extremely difficult or unpleasant.
Octans
noun, the Octant, a southern constellation that contains the south celestial pole.
octant
noun, the eighth part of a circle.
scents
noun, a distinctive odor, especially when agreeable:
piscos
noun, a brandy made in the district near Pisco, a seaport in Peru.
octets
noun, a company of eight singers or musicians.
Racine
noun, Jean Baptiste [zhahn ba-teest] /ʒɑ̃ baˈtist/ (Show IPA), 1639–99, French dramatist.
satori
noun, sudden enlightenment.
recant
verb (used with object), to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion, etc.), especially formally; retract.
sapors
noun, the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste; savor; flavor.
option
noun, the power or right of choosing.
picaro
noun, a rogue or vagabond.
ratine
noun, a loosely woven fabric made with nubby or knotty yarns.
ration
noun, a fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage:
ratite
noun, a bird having a ratite breastbone.
sarco-
sapro-
ratoon
noun, a sprout or shoot from the root of a plant, especially a sugarcane, after it has been cropped.
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.
orates
verb (used with or without object), to deliver an oration; speak pompously; declaim.
Sarnen
noun, a town in and the capital of Obwalden, in central Switzerland, E of Bern.
Petros
noun, Canadian. the federally owned petroleum industry.
petro-
Petras
noun, an ancient city in SW Jordan: ruined structures carved out of varicolored stratified rock; capital of the Nabataeans and Edomites.
orcein
noun, a red dye, the principal coloring matter of cudbear and orchil, obtained by oxidizing an ammoniacal solution of orcinol.
ratton
noun, a rat.
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.
Orient
noun, the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean.
re-act
verb (used with object), to act or perform again.
reason
noun, a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.:
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.
picots
noun, one of a number of ornamental loops in embroidery, or along the edge of lace, ribbon, etc.
parson
noun, a member of the clergy, especially a Protestant minister; pastor; rector.
Pietas
noun, the ancient Roman personification of familial affection, patriotism, and piety.
satins
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.
racist
noun, a person who believes in racism, the doctrine that one's own racial group is superior or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.
pinner
noun, a person or thing that pins.
pinnas
noun, Botany. one of the primary divisions of a pinnate leaf.
pineta
noun, an arboretum of pines and coniferous trees.
Pinero
noun, Sir Arthur Wing, 1855–1934, English playwright and actor.
racons
noun, radar beacon.
racoon
noun, raccoon.
Raetic
noun, an extinct language of uncertain affinities that was spoken in Rhaetia and written with the Etruscan alphabet.
raises
noun, an increase in amount, as of wages:
opsins
noun, any of several compounds that form the protein component of the light-sensitive retina pigment, rhodopsin.
operon
noun, a set of two or more adjacent cistrons whose transcription is under the coordinated control of a promoter, an operator, and a regulator gene.
Pictor
noun, the Painter, a southern constellation between Dorado and Carina.
Saseno
noun, an island off the W coast of Albania, at the entrance to Valona Bay: belongs to Albania. 2 sq. mi. (5 sq. km).
rapine
noun, the violent seizure and carrying off of another's property; plunder.
opiate
noun, a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
Sarton
noun, May, 1912–95, U.S. poet, novelist, and playwright.
picro-
opines
verb (used with or without object), to hold or express an opinion.
sarsen
noun, any of numerous large sandstone blocks or fragments found in south-central England, probably remnants of eroded Tertiary beds.
nectar
noun, the saccharine secretion of a plant, which attracts the insects or birds that pollinate the flower.
spares
noun, a spare thing, part, etc., as an extra tire for emergency use.
necro-
Coates
noun, Eric, 1886–1957, English violist and composer.
cestas
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.
tapirs
noun, any of several large, stout, three-toed ungulates of the family Tapiridae, of Central and South America, the Malay Peninsula, and Sumatra, somewhat resembling swine and having a long, flexible snout: all species are threatened or endangered.
tapers
noun, gradual diminution of width or thickness in an elongated object.
tanrec
noun, tenrec.
tannic
adjective, Chemistry. of, relating to, or derived from tan or tannin.
Tanner
noun, a person whose occupation it is to tan hides.
tanist
noun, the successor apparent to a Celtic chief, usually the oldest or worthiest of his kin, chosen by election among the tribe during the chief's lifetime.
taints
noun, a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful.
tainos
noun, a member of an extinct Arawakan Indian tribe of the West Indies.
Citron
noun, a pale-yellow fruit resembling the lemon but larger and with thicker rind, borne by a small tree or large bush, Citrus medica, allied to the lemon and lime.
C-note
noun, See C (def 11).
coapts
verb (used with object), to bring close together:
coarse
adjective, composed of relatively large parts or particles:
coasts
noun, the land next to the sea; seashore:
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.
tarpon
noun, a large, powerful game fish, Megalops atlantica, inhabiting the warmer waters of the Atlantic Ocean, having a compressed body and large, silvery scales.
coeno-
strops
noun, any of several devices for sharpening razors, especially a strip of leather or other flexible material.
Conant
noun, James Bryant, 1893–1978, U.S. chemist and educator: president of Harvard University 1933–53.
conies
noun, the fur of a rabbit, especially when dyed to simulate Hudson seal.
Connie
noun, a female given name, form of Constance.
Connor
noun, Ralph (Charles William Gordon) 1860–1937, Canadian novelist and clergyman.
stript
noun, a striptease.
Conroe
noun, a town in E Texas.
stripe
noun, a relatively long, narrow band of a different color, appearance, weave, material, or nature from the rest of a surface or thing:
Strine
noun, Australian English.
strict
adjective, characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles:
contes
plural, Trademark. a brand of crayon made of graphite and clay, usually in black, red, or brown.
contin
contos
noun, a money of account of Portugal and Cape Verde, equal to 1000 escudos.
tarots
noun, any of a set of 22 playing cards bearing allegorical representations, used for fortunetelling and as trump cards in tarok.
cerias
noun, a white-to-yellow, heavy powder, cerium dioxide, CeO 2 , usually derived from cerium nitrate by decomposition with heat: used chiefly in ceramics, glass polishing, and decolorizing.
cooner
noun, coon dog.
caters
verb (used with object), to provide food and service for:
carton
noun, a cardboard or plastic box used typically for storage or shipping.
cartop
adjective, of a size and shape suitable for carrying on the top of an automobile.
tennis
noun, a game played on a rectangular court by two players or two pairs of players equipped with rackets, in which a ball is driven back and forth over a low net that divides the court in half.
tenias
noun, taenia.
casein
noun, Biochemistry. a protein precipitated from milk, as by rennet, and forming the basis of cheese and certain plastics.
casern
noun, a lodging for soldiers in a garrison town; barracks.
casino
noun, a building or large room used for meetings, entertainment, dancing, etc., especially such a place equipped with gambling devices, gambling tables, etc.
Casper
noun, a city in central Wyoming.
tenant
noun, a person or group that rents and occupies land, a house, an office, or the like, from another for a period of time; lessee.
Cassie
noun, huisache.
Caster
noun, a person or thing that casts.
castes
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.
Castor
noun, Also, castoreum. a brownish, unctuous substance with a strong, penetrating odor, secreted by certain glands in the groin of the beaver, used in medicine and perfumery.
Castro
noun, Cipriano [sip-ree-ah-noh;; Spanish see-pree-ah-naw] /ˌsɪp riˈɑ noʊ;; Spanish ˌsi priˈɑ nɔ/ (Show IPA), 1858?–1924, Venezuelan military and political leader: president 1901–08; exiled 1908.
teapot
noun, a container with a lid, spout, and handle, in which tea is made and from which it is poured.
cerat-
centi-
tarso-
tasset
noun, either of two pieces of plate armor hanging from the fauld to protect the upper parts of the thighs.
Tassie
noun, tass.
centra
noun, a plural of centrum.
centr-
centos
noun, a piece of writing, especially a poem, composed wholly of quotations from the works of other authors.
centas
noun, a former bronze coin of Lithuania, the 100th part of a litas.
cation
noun, a positively charged ion that is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
censor
noun, an official who examines books, plays, news reports, motion pictures, radio and television programs, letters, cablegrams, etc., for the purpose of suppressing parts deemed objectionable on moral, political, military, or other grounds.
taster
noun, a person who tastes, especially one skilled in distinguishing the qualities of liquors, tea, etc., by the taste.
tastes
noun, the act of tasting food or drink.
Catton
noun, (Charles) Bruce, 1899–1978, U.S. journalist and historian.
taters
noun, potato.
catnip
noun, a plant, Nepeta cataria, of the mint family, having egg-shaped leaves containing aromatic oils that are a cat attractant.
contr.
streps
noun, streptococcus.
Carson
noun, Christopher ("Kit") 1809–68, U.S. frontiersman and scout.
craton
noun, a relatively rigid and immobile region of continental portions of the earth's crust.
COSTAR
noun, a performer, especially an actor or actress, who shares star billing with another.
Coster
noun, costermonger.
costo-
stipos
noun, a tall, ornate, Italian desk with a drop lid.
stipes
noun, Zoology. the second joint in a maxilla of crustaceans and insects.
stints
noun, a period of time spent doing something:
cottas
noun, a surplice.
Cotter
noun, a pin, wedge, key, or the like, fitted or driven into an opening to secure something or hold parts together.
Cotton
noun, a soft, white, downy substance consisting of the hairs or fibers attached to the seeds of plants belonging to the genus Gossypium, of the mallow family, used in making fabrics, thread, wadding, etc.
sterns
noun, the after part of a vessel (often opposed to stem).
crapes
noun, a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
crasis
noun, composition; constitution; makeup.
steric
adjective, of or relating to the spatial relationships of atoms in a molecule.
crates
noun, a slatted wooden box or framework for packing, shopping, or storing fruit, furniture, glassware, crockery, etc.
crepon
noun, a heavyweight crepe fabric.
cossie
noun, a bathing suit; bathers.
crests
noun, the highest part of a hill or mountain range; summit.
Cretan
noun, a native or inhabitant of Crete.
cretin
noun, a person suffering from cretinism.
cripes
interjection, (used as a mild oath or an exclamation of astonishment.)
crisps
noun, Chiefly British. potato chip.
Crista
noun, a crest or ridge.
stenos
noun, a stenographer.
steno-
steins
noun, a mug, usually earthenware, especially for beer.
crones
noun, a withered, witchlike old woman.
Cronin
noun, A(rchibald) J(oseph) 1896–1981, Scottish novelist and physician in the U.S.
croons
noun, the act or sound of crooning.
cross-
Crosse
noun, a long-handled racket used in the game of lacrosse.
stirps
noun, a stock; family or branch of a family; line of descent.
cosset
noun, a lamb brought up without its dam; pet lamb.
Cooper
noun, a person who makes or repairs casks, barrels, etc.
Stopes
noun, Marie Carmichael, 1880–1958, English scientist and birth control advocate.
coopts
verb (used with object), to elect into a body by the votes of the existing members.
Cooter
noun, Chiefly Southern U.S. any of several large aquatic turtles of the southern U.S. and northern Mexico.
cootie
noun, a louse, especially one affecting humans, as the body louse, head louse, or pubic louse.
Strait
noun, Often, straits. (used with a singular verb) a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water.
copens
noun, Also called copen blue. a medium blue color.
copers
noun, a horse dealer.
Strain
noun, any force or pressure tending to alter shape, cause a fracture, etc.
sinner
noun, a person who sins; transgressor.
copies
noun, an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original:
stores
noun, an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
copras
noun, the dried kernel or meat of the coconut from which coconut oil is expressed.
copro-
copses
noun, a thicket of small trees or bushes; a small wood.
copter
noun, helicopter.
stoper
noun, a machine for drilling rock from below.
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.
corses
noun, corpse.
cosies
noun, a padded covering for a teapot, chocolate pot, etc., to retain the heat.
cosets
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.
stoats
noun, the ermine, Mustela erminea, especially when in brown summer pelage.
Cortes
noun, (in Spain or Portugal) the two houses constituting the national legislative body.
stoics
noun, a member or adherent of the Stoic school of philosophy.
corset
noun, Sometimes, corsets. a close-fitting undergarment, stiffened with whalebone or similar material and often capable of being tightened by lacing, enclosing the trunk: worn, especially by women, to shape and support the body; stays.
corpse
noun, a dead body, usually of a human being.
Stoops
noun, the act or an instance of stooping.
stoner
noun, Slang. a person who is habitually high on drugs, especially marijuana, or alcohol; a person who is usually stoned.
corona
noun, a white or colored circle or set of concentric circles of light seen around a luminous body, especially around the sun or moon.
Stones
noun, the hard substance, formed of mineral matter, of which rocks consist.
CORNET
noun, Music. a valved wind instrument of the trumpet family.
cornea
noun, the transparent anterior part of the external coat of the eye covering the iris and the pupil and continuous with the sclera.
corita
noun, a boat resembling a large, woven basket, used by Indians of the southwestern U.S.
cartes
noun, (italics) French. menu; bill of fare. Compare à la carte.
carses
noun, bottom land.
C-star
noun, carbon star.
arises
verb (used without object), to get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling; rise:
Antons
noun, a male given name, form of Anthony.
antres
noun, a cavern; cave.
trains
noun, Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
aorist
noun, a verb tense, as in Classical Greek, expressing action or, in the indicative mood, past action, without further limitation or implication.
traces
noun, a surviving mark, sign, or evidence of the former existence, influence, or action of some agent or event; vestige:
apices
noun, a plural of apex.
tortes
noun, a rich cake, especially one containing little or no flour, usually made with eggs and ground nuts or bread crumbs.
torsos
noun, the trunk of the human body.
torses
noun, a wreath of twisted silks of two alternating tinctures, usually a metal and a color, depicted supporting a crest or coronet, often upon a helmet.
torose
adjective, Botany. cylindrical, with swellings or constrictions at intervals; knobbed.
Torino
noun, Turin.
Tories
noun, a member of the Conservative Party in Great Britain or Canada.
ariose
adjective, characterized by melody; songlike.
arioso
noun, an arioso composition or section.
aroint
verb (imperative), begone:
trans.
arpent
noun, an old French unit of area equal to about one acre (0.4 hectare). It is still used in the province of Quebec and in parts of Louisiana.
arsen-
arsine
noun, Also called arseniuretted hydrogen. a colorless, flammable, slightly water-soluble gas, AsH 3 , having a fetid, garliclike odor, used in chemical warfare.
arsino
adjective, containing the arsino group.
topers
noun, a hard drinker or chronic drunkard.
arsons
noun, Law. the malicious burning of another's house or property, or in some statutes, the burning of one's own house or property, as to collect insurance.
artist
noun, a person who produces works in any of the arts that are primarily subject to aesthetic criteria.
Artois
noun, a former province in N France: artesian wells.
ascent
noun, an act of ascending; upward movement; a rising movement:
ascots
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.
tonnes
noun, metric ton.
tonner
noun, something having a specified weight in tons (used in combination):
aspect
noun, appearance to the eye or mind; look:
aspens
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.
trance
noun, a half-conscious state, seemingly between sleeping and waking, in which ability to function voluntarily may be suspended.
transe
noun, a passageway, as a hallway, alley, or the like.
toners
noun, a person or thing that tones.
triste
adjective, sad; sorrowful; melancholy.
T-stop
noun, a camera lens aperture setting calibrated to a T number.
tropo-
tropic
noun, Geography. either of two corresponding parallels of latitude on the terrestrial globe, one (tropic of Cancer) about 23½° N, and the other (tropic of Capricorn) about 23½° S of the equator, being the boundaries of the Torrid Zone. the tropics, the regions lying between and near these parallels of latitude; the Torrid Zone and neighboring regions.
tropes
noun, Rhetoric. any literary or rhetorical device, as metaphor, metonymy, synecdoche, and irony, that consists in the use of words in other than their literal sense. an instance of this. Compare figure of speech.
acetin
noun, a colorless, thick, hygroscopic liquid, C 5 H 10 O 4 : used chiefly in the manufacture of explosives.
aceto-
troops
noun, an assemblage of persons or things; company; band.
trones
noun, a large pair of scales, a spring balance, or other weighing device located in a town or marketplace to weigh goods and merchandise.
tronas
noun, a monoclinic mineral, grayish or yellowish hydrous sodium carbonate and bicarbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅NaHCO 3 ⋅2H 2 , occurring in dried or partly evaporated lake basins.
across
adverb, from one side to another.
actin-
actins
noun, a globulin that is present in muscle plasma and that in connection with myosin plays an important role in muscle contraction.
action
noun, the process or state of acting or of being active:
Triton
noun, a positively-charged particle consisting of a proton and two neutrons, equivalent to the nucleus of an atom of tritium.
tripos
noun, (at Cambridge University, England) any of various final honors examinations.
anoint
verb (used with object), to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to.
trepan
noun, a tool for cutting shallow holes by removing a core.
aniso-
anises
noun, a Mediterranean plant, Pimpinella anisum, of the parsley family, having loose umbrels of small yellowish-white flowers that yield aniseed.
trapes
noun, a tiring walk.
anenst
preposition, anent (def 2).
treats
noun, entertainment, food, drink, etc., given by way of compliment or as an expression of friendly regard.
Trento
noun, Italian name of Trent.
triacs
noun, a type of thyristor designed for electronic control of the current supplied to a circuit, used especially in dimmers for lighting systems.
tripes
noun, the first and second divisions of the stomach of a ruminant, especially oxen, sheep, or goats, used as food. Compare honeycomb tripe, plain tripe.
trices
noun, a very short time; an instant:
tricot
noun, a warp-knit fabric of various natural or synthetic fibers, as wool, silk, or nylon, having fine vertical ribs on the face and horizontal ribs on the back, used especially for making garments.
triens
noun, a copper coin of ancient Rome, issued during the Republic, a third part of an as.
trines
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
triose
noun, a monosaccharide that has three atoms of carbon.
aeron.
Aspers
noun, a former silver coin of Turkey and Egypt: later a money of account equal to 1/120 of a piaster.
aspics
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.
tenons
noun, a projection formed on the end of a timber or the like for insertion into a mortise of the same dimensions.
terais
noun, a marshy lowland area in N India and S Nepal, between the Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas.
Cannes
noun, a city in SE France, on the Mediterranean Sea: resort; annual film festival.
cannot
verb, a form of ·can not.
teston
noun, a former silver coin of France, equal at various times to between 10 and 14½ sols, bearing on the obverse a bust of the reigning king.
cansos
noun, Cape, a cape in SE Canada, the NE extremity of Nova Scotia.
testis
noun, the male gonad or reproductive gland, either of two oval glands located in the scrotum.
Canter
noun, an easy gallop.
Tessin
noun, French and German name of Ticino.
Canton
noun, a small territorial district, especially one of the states of the Swiss confederation.
Cantor
noun, the religious official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical portion of a service and sings or chants the prayers and parts of prayers designed to be performed as solos.
Cantos
noun, one of the main or larger divisions of a long poem.
capers
noun, a playful leap or skip.
Capone
noun, Al(phonse) ("Scarface") 1899–1947, U.S. gangster and Prohibition-era bootlegger, probably born in Italy.
capons
noun, a cockerel castrated to improve the flesh for use as food.
terat-
Capote
noun, a long cloak with a hood.
canine
noun, a canid, or member of the dog family Canidae.
Capris
noun, Capri pants.
captor
noun, a person who has captured a person or thing.
caress
noun, an act or gesture expressing affection, as an embrace or kiss, especially a light stroking or touching.
tensor
noun, Anatomy. a muscle that stretches or tightens some part of the body.
carets
noun, a mark (‸) made in written or printed matter to show the place where something is to be inserted.
tenson
noun, a Provençal poem taking the form of a dialogue or debate between two rival troubadours.
caries
noun, decay, as of bone or of plant tissue.
tensas
noun, a river in NE Louisiana, flowing S to the Ouachita River. 250 miles (402 km) long.
carnet
noun, a customs document allowing an automobile to be driven at no cost across international borders.
Carnot
noun, Lazare Nicolas Marguerite [la-zar nee-kaw-lah mar-guh-reet] /laˈzar ni kɔˈlɑ mar gəˈrit/ (Show IPA), 1753–1823, French general and statesman.
tenpin
noun, (used with a singular verb) a form of bowling, played with ten wooden pins at which a ball is bowled to knock them down.
Carpet
noun, a heavy fabric, commonly of wool or nylon, for covering floors.
carpo-
carpos
noun, an ancient Greek goddess of summer fruit, considered by Athenians as one of the Horae.
canner
noun, a person who cans meat, fruit, etc., for preservation.
caners
noun, a person who works with cane, especially one who produces canework for chairs.
aspire
verb (used without object), to long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value (usually followed by to, after, or an infinitive):
Tissot
noun, James Joseph Jacques [zham zhaw-zef zhahk,, zheymz] /ʒam ʒɔˈzɛf ʒɑk,, ʒeɪmz/ (Show IPA), 1836–1902, French painter.
toe-in
noun, the slight forward convergence given to the front wheels of an automobile to improve steering qualities.
assent
noun, agreement, as to a proposal; concurrence.
toecap
noun, a piece of leather or other material covering the toe of a shoe.
assert
Idioms, assert oneself, to insist on one's rights, declare one's views forcefully, etc.:
Tocsin
noun, a signal, especially of alarm, sounded on a bell or bells.
assoc.
assort
verb (used with object), to distribute, place, or arrange according to kind or class; classify; sort.
toasts
noun, sliced bread that has been browned by dry heat.
astern
adverb, in a position behind a specified vessel or aircraft:
titres
noun, titer.
titers
noun, the strength of a solution as determined by titration with a standard substance.
astro-
astron
titans
noun, Classical Mythology. any of the sons of Uranus and Gaea, including Coeus, Crius, Cronus, Hyperion, Iapetus, and Oceanus. Also, Titaness. any of the sisters of these, including Mnemosyne, Phoebe, Rhea, Tethys, Themis, and Thia. any of the offspring of the children of Uranus and Gaea.
tisane
noun, (italics) French. aromatic or herb-flavored tea.
tetra-
tinter
noun, a person who specializes in applying tints or dyes.
tetras
noun, any of several tropical, freshwater fishes of the family Characidae, often kept in aquariums.
Cairns
noun, a seaport in NE Australia.
tinct.
tincts
noun, tint; tinge; coloring.
tineas
noun, any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.
tinner
noun, a tinsmith.
attorn
verb (used with object), to turn over to another; transfer.
tiptoe
noun, the tip or end of a toe.
attire
noun, clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments.
tipcat
noun, a game in which a short piece of wood, tapered at both ends, is struck lightly at one end with a bat, causing the wood to spring into the air so that it can be batted for a distance.
tip-on
noun, tip1 (def 4).
atopic
adjective, of or relating to atopy.
atonic
noun, Grammar. an unaccented word, syllable, or sound.
atones
verb (used with object), to make amends for; expiate:
Croton
noun, any of numerous chiefly tropical plants constituting the genus Croton, of the spurge family, several species of which, as C. tiglium, have important medicinal properties.
copier
noun, a person or thing that copies; copyist.
stator
noun, Electricity, Machinery. a portion of a machine that remains fixed with respect to rotating parts, especially the collection of stationary parts in the magnetic circuits of a machine. Compare rotor (def 1).
nacres
noun, mother-of-pearl.
instep
noun, the arched upper surface of the human foot between the toes and the ankle.
estocs
noun, a thrusting sword of the 13th–17th centuries having a long, narrow blade of rectangular section.
nances
noun, Offensive. an effeminate male.
estops
verb (used with object), Law. to hinder or prevent by estoppel.
Estrin
noun, estrone.
spinor
noun, a quantity resembling a vector or tensor that is used in physics to represent the spins of fermions.
snipes
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.
spinet
noun, a small upright piano.
spines
noun, the spinal or vertebral column; backbone.
essoin
noun, (in England) an excuse for nonappearance in a court of law at the prescribed time.
snoops
noun, an act or instance of snooping.
snoose
noun, finely powdered tobacco; snuff.
snoots
noun, Slang. the nose.
snores
noun, the act, instance, or sound of snoring.
Spiers
noun, a person who spies, watches, or discovers.
snorts
noun, the act or sound of snorting.
spices
noun, any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
soaper
noun, soap opera.
snares
noun, a device, often consisting of a noose, for capturing small game.
esprit
noun, sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence.
Soares
noun, Mário [mah-ryoo] /ˈmɑ ryʊ/ (Show IPA), born 1924, Portuguese statesman: prime minister 1976–78, 1983–85; president 1986–96.
erotic
noun, an erotic poem.
narcos
noun, narc.
sporo-
narco-
sitten
verb, past participle of sit1 .
Napier
noun, neper.
spoors
noun, a track or trail, especially that of a wild animal pursued as game.
spoons
noun, a utensil for use in eating, stirring, measuring, ladling, etc., consisting of a small, shallow bowl with a handle.
ericas
noun, any of numerous low-growing evergreen shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Erica, of the heath family, including several species of heather.
eroto-
Nantes
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Loire-Atlantique, in W France, at the mouth of the Loire River.
Sitter
noun, a person who sits.
spites
noun, a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
spirts
noun, a sudden, forceful gush or jet.
escarp
noun, Fortification. the inner slope or wall of the ditch surrounding a rampart.
escort
noun, a group of persons, or a single person, accompanying another or others for protection, guidance, or courtesy:
Naoise
noun, the husband of Deirdre and a nephew of Conchobar, by whom he was treacherously killed.
spiro-
spirea
noun, any of various plants or shrubs belonging to the genus Spiraea, of the rose family, having clusters of small, white or pink flowers, certain species of which are cultivated as ornamentals.
spicas
noun, spike2 .
socio-
sprain
noun, a violent straining or wrenching of the parts around a joint, without dislocation.
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.
intro.
intra-
sortie
noun, a rapid movement of troops from a besieged place to attack the besiegers.
innate
adjective, existing in one from birth; inborn; native:
Inness
noun, George, 1825–94, and his son George, 1854–1926, U.S. painters.
intone
verb (used with object), to utter with a particular tone or voice modulation.
inters
verb (used with object), to place (a dead body) in a grave or tomb; bury.
insane
adjective, not sane; not of sound mind; mentally deranged.
spaces
noun, the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
intros
noun, an introduction.
intern
noun, a person who is or has been interned; internee.
insert
noun, something inserted or to be inserted.
inter.
intent
noun, something that is intended; purpose; design; intention:
intact
adjective, not altered, broken, or impaired; remaining uninjured, sound, or whole; untouched; unblemished:
insets
noun, something inserted; insert.
instr.
inspan
verb (used with object), to yoke or harness.
intron
noun, a noncoding segment in a length of DNA that interrupts a gene-coding sequence or nontranslated sequence, the corresponding segment being removed from the RNA copy before transcription.
ionone
noun, a light-yellow to colorless, slightly water-soluble liquid that is either one or a mixture of two unsaturated ketones having the formula C 13 H 20 O, used chiefly in perfumery.
isotac
noun, a line drawn on a map connecting all points where ice starts to melt at approximately the same period in spring.
sonnet
noun, Prosody. a poem, properly expressive of a single, complete thought, idea, or sentiment, of 14 lines, usually in iambic pentameter, with rhymes arranged according to one of certain definite schemes, being in the strict or Italian form divided into a major group of 8 lines (the octave) followed by a minor group of 6 lines (the sestet), and in a common English form into 3 quatrains followed by a couplet.
iatro-
isopor
noun, an imaginary line on the earth's surface connecting points of equal annual change in the declination, inclination, or other components of the earth's magnetic field.
sonant
noun, a speech sound that by itself makes a syllable or subordinates to itself the other sounds in the syllable; a syllabic sound (opposed to consonant).
sonars
noun, a method for detecting and locating objects submerged in water by echolocation.
irones
noun, a colorless liquid of isomeric, unsaturated ketones, C 14 H 22 O, obtained from orris root: used in perfumery for its odor of violets.
icono-
sonics
noun, the branch of science that deals with the practical applications of sound.
Spears
noun, a long, stabbing weapon for thrusting or throwing, consisting of a wooden shaft to which a sharp-pointed head, as of iron or steel, is attached.
speans
verb (used with object), to wean.
sparse
adjective, thinly scattered or distributed:
inanes
noun, something that is empty or void, especially the void of infinite space.
Sonora
noun, a state in NW Mexico. 70,484 sq. mi. (182,555 sq. km). Capital: Hermosillo.
Sooner
noun, a person who settles on government land before it is legally opened to settlers in order to gain the choice of location.
sopors
noun, Pathology. a deep, unnatural sleep; lethargy.
incase
verb (used with object), encase.
incept
verb (used with object), to take in; ingest.
incest
noun, sexual intercourse between closely related persons.
Sparti
noun, Classical Mythology. a group of fully armed warriors who sprang from the dragon's teeth that Cadmus planted.
sports
noun, an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.
spinto
adjective, having a lyric quality with a strong, dramatic element:
instar
noun, an insect in any one of its periods of postembryonic growth between molts.
Nasser
noun, Gamal Abdel [guh-mahl ab-doo l,, juh-] /gəˈmɑl ˈæb dʊl,, dʒə-/ (Show IPA), 1918–70, Egyptian military and political leader: prime minister of Egypt 1954–56; president of Egypt 1956–58; president of the United Arab Republic 1958–70.
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.
starts
noun, a beginning of an action, journey, etc.
stares
noun, a staring gaze; a fixed look with the eyes wide open:
Sirena
noun, a female given name.
enrapt
adjective, rapt; transported; enraptured:
sinter
noun, siliceous or calcareous matter deposited by springs, as that formed around the vent of a geyser.
sprite
noun, an elf, fairy, or goblin.
entrap
verb (used with object), to catch in or as in a trap; ensnare:
Easton
noun, a city in E Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River.
sprits
noun, a small pole or spar crossing a fore-and-aft sail diagonally from the mast to the upper aftermost corner, serving to extend the sail.
enosis
noun, a movement for securing the political union of Greece and Cyprus.
Sisera
noun, the commander of the Canaanite army of King Jabin: killed by Jael. Judges 4:17–22.
stapes
noun, the innermost, stirrup-shaped bone of a chain of three small bones in the middle ear of humans and other mammals, involved in the conduction of sound vibrations to the inner ear. Also called stirrup. Compare incus (def 1), malleus.
stance
noun, the position or bearing of the body while standing:
Encina
noun, the live oak, Quercus virginiana.
stanes
noun, adjective, adverb, verb (used with object), stone.
sproat
noun, a fishhook having a circular bend.
Enrico
noun, a male given name: Italian form of Henry.
enroot
verb (used with object), to fix by the root.
Sister
noun, a female offspring having both parents in common with another offspring; female sibling.
natter
noun, a conversation; chat.
eonian
adjective, aeonian.
stater
noun, any of various gold or silver or electrum coin units or coins of the ancient Greek states or cities.
sprint
noun, a short race at full speed.
stacte
noun, one of the sweet spices used in the holy incense of the ancient Hebrews. Ex. 30:34.
nasion
noun, the intersection of the internasal suture with the nasofrontal suture in the midsagittal plane.
sitars
noun, a lute of India with a small, pear-shaped body and a long, broad, fretted neck.
sprent
adjective, sprinkled.
eosins
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.
static
noun, Electricity. static or atmospheric electricity. interference due to such electricity.
cteno-
natron
noun, a mineral, hydrated sodium carbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅10H 2 O.
sprats
noun, a species of herring, Clupea sprattus, of the eastern North Atlantic.
enacts
verb (used with object), to make into an act or statute:
sirens
noun, Classical Mythology. one of several sea nymphs, part woman and part bird, who lure mariners to destruction by their seductive singing.
epacts
noun, the difference in days between a solar year and a lunar year.
nation
noun, a large body of people, associated with a particular territory, that is sufficiently conscious of its unity to seek or to possess a government peculiarly its own:
stains
noun, a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
trois
noun, the number 3.
Sices
noun, syce.
secos
noun, sekos.
seats
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.
print
noun, the state of being printed.
tripe
noun, the first and second divisions of the stomach of a ruminant, especially oxen, sheep, or goats, used as food. Compare honeycomb tripe, plain tripe.
psora
noun, psoriasis.
Siena
noun, a city in Tuscany, in central Italy, S of Florence: cathedral.
SONAR
noun, a method for detecting and locating objects submerged in water by echolocation.
sires
noun, the male parent of a quadruped.
toast
noun, sliced bread that has been browned by dry heat.
trite
adjective, lacking in freshness or effectiveness because of constant use or excessive repetition; hackneyed; stale:
psoas
noun, either of two muscles, one on each side of the loin, extending internally from the sides of the spinal column to the upper end of the femur, which assist in flexing and rotating the thigh and flexing the trunk on the pelvis.
setts
noun, Also called pitcher. a small, rectangular paving stone.
titre
noun, titer.
sect.
Tiran
noun, Strait of, a navigable waterway between the N Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.
tires
noun, British Dialect. fatigue.
TIROS
noun, one of a series of satellites for transmitting television pictures of the earth's cloud cover.
Titos
noun, Marshal (Josip Broz) 1891–1980, president of Yugoslavia 1953–80.
sonic
adjective, of or relating to sound.
Sonia
noun, a female given name, Russian form of Sophia.
titer
noun, the strength of a solution as determined by titration with a standard substance.
sones
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.
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.
trone
noun, a large pair of scales, a spring balance, or other weighing device located in a town or marketplace to weigh goods and merchandise.
tints
noun, a color or a variety of a color; hue.
trots
noun, the gait of a horse, dog, or other quadruped, when trotting.
Sinon
noun, a Greek, posing as a deserter, who persuaded the Trojans to take the Trojan Horse into their city.
Sinan
noun, 1489?–1587, Turkish architect, especially of mosques.
trope
noun, Rhetoric. any literary or rhetorical device, as metaphor, metonymy, synecdoche, and irony, that consists in the use of words in other than their literal sense. an instance of this. Compare figure of speech.
Sinas
noun, a female given name.
since
adverb, from then till now (often preceded by ever):
testa
noun, the outer, usually hard, integument or coat of a seed.
sines
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.
so-so
adverb, in an indifferent or passable manner; indifferently; tolerably.
tests
noun, the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
Rains
noun, water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere and falls to earth in drops more than 1/50 inch (0.5 mm) in diameter. Compare drizzle (def 6).
tsars
noun, czar.
raise
noun, an increase in amount, as of wages:
ranis
noun, ranee.
rants
noun, ranting, extravagant, or violent declamation.
rapes
noun, unlawful sexual intercourse or any other sexual penetration of the vagina, anus, or mouth of another person, with or without force, by a sex organ, other body part, or foreign object, without the consent of the victim.
Sino-
terns
noun, any of numerous aquatic birds of the subfamily Sterninae of the family Laridae, related to the gulls but usually having a more slender body and bill, smaller feet, a long, deeply forked tail, and a more graceful flight, especially those of the genus Sterna, as S. hirundo (common tern) of Eurasia and America, having white, black, and gray plumage.
scrip
noun, a receipt, certificate, list, or similar brief piece of writing.
racon
noun, radar beacon.
soots
noun, a black, carbonaceous substance produced during incomplete combustion of coal, wood, oil, etc., rising in fine particles and adhering to the sides of the chimney or pipe conveying the smoke: also conveyed in the atmosphere to other locations.
sipes
verb (used without object), (of liquid) to drip, ooze, or soak through.
sopor
noun, Pathology. a deep, unnatural sleep; lethargy.
Trona
noun, a monoclinic mineral, grayish or yellowish hydrous sodium carbonate and bicarbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅NaHCO 3 ⋅2H 2 , occurring in dried or partly evaporated lake basins.
tines
noun, a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.
Siren
noun, Classical Mythology. one of several sea nymphs, part woman and part bird, who lure mariners to destruction by their seductive singing.
soras
noun, a small, short-billed rail, Porzana carolina, of marshy areas of North America.
tinea
noun, any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.
races
noun, a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
Sears
noun, Richard Warren, 1863–1914, U.S. mail-order retailer.
sorts
noun, a particular kind, species, variety, class, or group, distinguished by a common character or nature:
sores
noun, a sore spot or place on the body.
tiers
noun, one of a series of rows or ranks rising one behind or above another, as of seats in an amphitheater, boxes in a theater, guns in a man-of-war, or oars in an ancient galley.
troop
noun, an assemblage of persons or things; company; band.
Teton
noun, the westernmost branch of the Dakota Indians.
Price
noun, the sum or amount of money or its equivalent for which anything is bought, sold, or offered for sale.
preta
noun, a wandering or disturbed ghost.
pret.
trop-
Senna
noun, any plant, shrub, or tree belonging to the genus Cassia, of the legume family, having pinnate leaves and large clusters of flowers.
sites
noun, the position or location of a town, building, etc., especially as to its environment:
soars
noun, an act or instance of soaring.
sitar
noun, a lute of India with a small, pear-shaped body and a long, broad, fretted neck.
pron.
torso
noun, the trunk of the human body.
torsi
noun, a plural of torso.
snaps
serin
noun, a small finch, Serinus serinus, of Europe and northern Africa, closely related to the canary.
prion
noun, any of several petrels of the genus Pachyptila, located in the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere and having serrated edges on the bill.
torse
noun, a wreath of twisted silks of two alternating tinctures, usually a metal and a color, depicted supporting a crest or coronet, often upon a helmet.
snare
noun, a device, often consisting of a noose, for capturing small game.
Torte
noun, a rich cake, especially one containing little or no flour, usually made with eggs and ground nuts or bread crumbs.
toros
noun, a bull.
sents
noun, a coin of Estonia until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a kroon.
Trent
noun, Italian Trento. Ancient Tridentum. a city in N Italy, on the Adige River.
prone
noun, a sermon or a brief hortatory introduction to a sermon, usually delivered at a service at which the Eucharist is celebrated.
sero-
tress
noun, Usually, tresses. long locks or curls of hair.
toric
adjective, noting or pertaining to a lens with a surface forming a portion of a torus, used for eyeglasses and contact lenses that correct astigmatism.
trets
noun, (formerly) an allowance for waste, after deduction for tare.
sepia
noun, a brown pigment obtained from the inklike secretion of various cuttlefish and used with brush or pen in drawing.
TREAT
noun, entertainment, food, drink, etc., given by way of compliment or as an expression of friendly regard.
TORES
noun, a torus.
Sept.
serai
noun, (in Eastern countries) a caravansary.
sito-
trait
noun, a distinguishing characteristic or quality, especially of one's personal nature:
priss
noun, a prissy person.
proas
noun, any of various types of Indonesian boats, especially a swift Malay sailing boat built with the lee side flat and balanced by a single outrigger.
proc.
septa
noun, plural of septum.
train
noun, Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
Tract
noun, an expanse or area of land, water, etc.; region; stretch.
treas
Seric
Trace
noun, a surviving mark, sign, or evidence of the former existence, influence, or action of some agent or event; vestige:
prise
noun, leverage.
toti-
totes
noun, the act or course of toting.
Tosca
noun, an opera (1900) by Giacomo Puccini.
torts
noun, a wrongful act, not including a breach of contract or trust, that results in injury to another's person, property, reputation, or the like, and for which the injured party is entitled to compensation.
trass
noun, a light-colored type of volcanic tuff used in making water-resistant cement and mortar.
pros.
senti
noun, a monetary unit of Tanzania, the 100th part of a shilling; cent.
soaps
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.
seti-
snore
noun, the act, instance, or sound of snoring.
tonne
noun, metric ton.
tonic
noun, a medicine that invigorates or strengthens:
tonia
pross
noun, prostitute.
snort
noun, the act or sound of snorting.
prost
interjection, prosit.
tones
noun, any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.:
tono-
serac
noun, a large irregularity of glacial ice, as a pinnacle found in glacial crevasses and formed by melting or movement of the ice.
senor
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to sir or Mr., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a man. Abbreviation: Sr.
snots
noun, Vulgar. mucus from the nose.
Soane
noun, Sir John, 1753–1837, English architect.
toner
noun, a person or thing that tones.
Prot.
toise
noun, an old French unit of length equivalent to 6.395 feet (1.949 meters).
Seton
noun, a thread or the like inserted beneath the skin to provide drainage or to guide subsequent passage of a tube.
trine
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
snoot
noun, Slang. the nose.
torcs
noun, torque (def 4).
prose
noun, the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse.
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.
toran
noun, (in Indian Buddhist and Hindu architecture) a gateway having two or three lintels between two posts.
topos
noun, a convention or motif, especially in a literary work; a rhetorical convention.
topo-
triac
noun, a type of thyristor designed for electronic control of the current supplied to a circuit, used especially in dimmers for lighting systems.
trice
noun, a very short time; an instant:
topis
noun, topee.
topic
noun, a subject of conversation or discussion:
topes
noun, a small shark, Galeorhinus galeus, inhabiting waters along the European coast.
toons
noun, an Asian tree, Cedrela toona, of the mahogany family, yielding an aromatic red wood used for furniture, carving, etc.
sensa
noun, plural of sensum.
snips
noun, the act of snipping, as with scissors.
snits
noun, an agitated or irritated state.
toper
noun, a hard drinker or chronic drunkard.
snoop
noun, an act or instance of snooping.
Siret
noun, a river in SE Europe, flowing SE from the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine, through E Romania to the Danube. 270 miles (435 km) long.
tries
noun, plural of try.
toots
noun, an affectionate or familiar term of address; honey; baby (sometimes offensive when used to strangers, casual acquaintances, subordinates, etc., especially by a male to a female).
trios
noun, a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
SPARS
noun, Nautical. a stout pole such as those used for masts, etc.; a mast, yard, boom, gaff, or the like.
Terni
noun, a city in central Italy.
stops
noun, the act of stopping.
Spoor
noun, a track or trail, especially that of a wild animal pursued as game.
rinse
noun, an act or instance of rinsing.
spor-
spore
noun, Biology. a walled, single- to many-celled, reproductive body of an organism, capable of giving rise to a new individual either directly or indirectly.
store
noun, an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
riots
noun, a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
sates
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.
ripen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become ripe.
stopt
noun, the act of stopping.
sasin
noun, blackbuck.
sport
noun, an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.
Satie
noun, Erik Alfred Leslie [e-reek al-fred les-lee] /ɛˈrik alˈfrɛd lɛsˈli/ (Show IPA), 1866–1925, French composer.
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.
rises
noun, an act or instance of rising.
stoop
noun, the act or an instance of stooping.
sprat
noun, a species of herring, Clupea sprattus, of the eastern North Atlantic.
Sarto
noun, Andrea del [ahn-drey-uh del;; Italian ahn-dre-ah del] /ɑnˈdreɪ ə dɛl;; Italian ɑnˈdrɛ ɑ dɛl/ (Show IPA), Andrea del Sarto.
roans
noun, a horse or other animal with a roan coat.
Saros
noun, the period of 223 synodic months, equaling 6585.32 days or 18 years, 11.32 days (or 10.32 days if 5 leap years occur in the interval), after which eclipses repeat but are shifted 120° west.
Stone
noun, the hard substance, formed of mineral matter, of which rocks consist.
roast
noun, roasted meat or a piece of roasted meat, as a piece of beef or veal of a quantity and shape for slicing into more than one portion.
sprit
noun, a small pole or spar crossing a fore-and-aft sail diagonally from the mast to the upper aftermost corner, serving to extend the sail.
spoon
noun, a utensil for use in eating, stirring, measuring, ladling, etc., consisting of a small, shallow bowl with a handle.
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.
Stoic
noun, a member or adherent of the Stoic school of philosophy.
strip
noun, a striptease.
spins
noun, the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion.
scarp
noun, a line of cliffs formed by the faulting or fracturing of the earth's crust; an escarpment.
tacit
adjective, understood without being openly expressed; implied:
tacet
verb (imperative), be silent (directing an instrument or voice not to play or sing).
resp.
taces
noun, tasset.
strop
noun, any of several devices for sharpening razors, especially a strip of leather or other flexible material.
scare
noun, a sudden fright or alarm, especially with little or no reason.
spire
noun, a tall, acutely pointed pyramidal roof or rooflike construction upon a tower, roof, etc.
scape
noun, Botany. a leafless peduncle rising from the ground.
scant
adverb, Scot. and North England Dialect. scarcely; barely; hardly.
strap
noun, a narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together.
spirt
noun, a sudden, forceful gush or jet.
scans
noun, an act or instance of scanning; close examination.
rests
noun, the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep:
stria
noun, a slight or narrow furrow, ridge, stripe, or streak, especially one of a number in parallel arrangement:
satis
noun, a Hindu practice whereby a widow immolates herself on the funeral pyre of her husband: now abolished by law.
spite
noun, a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
Strep
noun, streptococcus.
riant
adjective, laughing; smiling; cheerful.
rices
noun, the starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food.
spits
noun, saliva, especially when ejected.
saris
noun, a garment worn by Hindu women, consisting of a long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder.
Ronan
noun, a king who killed his son, Mael Fothartaigh, after his wife had falsely accused the boy of attempting to seduce her, and who was himself killed by the children of Mael Fothartaigh.
scart
verb (used with or without object), to scratch, scrape, mark, or scar.
Santo
noun, a carved figure of a saint, usually of wood, as from Puerto Rico, Mexico, or the southwestern U.S.
ster.
stane
noun, adjective, adverb, verb (used with object), stone.
rotes
noun, routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure:
rotos
noun, rotogravure.
rotte
noun, rote2 .
Stans
noun, a town in and the capital of Nidwalden, in central Switzerland.
step-
stare
noun, a staring gaze; a fixed look with the eyes wide open:
Saone
noun, a river flowing S from NE France to the Rhone. 270 miles (435 km) long.
Stent
noun, Medicine/Medical. a small, expandable tube used for inserting in a blocked vessel or other part.
start
noun, a beginning of an action, journey, etc.
Sapir
noun, Edward, 1884–1939, U.S. anthropologist and linguist, born in Germany.
tanto
adverb, (of a musical direction) too much; so much.
stat.
State
noun, the condition of a person or thing, as with respect to circumstances or attributes:
sains
verb (used with object), to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences.
Saint
noun, any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as such by the Christian Church, especially by canonization.
Saite
noun, a native or citizen of Saïs.
Stein
noun, a mug, usually earthenware, especially for beer.
Sans.
sanit
stats
noun, Also, 'stat. thermostat.
Stern
noun, the after part of a vessel (often opposed to stem).
stair
noun, one of a flight or series of steps for going from one level to another, as in a building.
Ronco
noun, any grunt of the genus Haemulon, especially H. parrai, the sailor's-choice, of West Indian waters.
rooti
noun, rooty2 .
Stoat
noun, the ermine, Mustela erminea, especially when in brown summer pelage.
stoas
noun, Greek Architecture. a portico, usually a detached portico of considerable length, that is used as a promenade or meeting place.
ronin
noun, a samurai who no longer serves a daimyo, or feudal lord.
stirs
noun, the act of stirring or moving.
Ronne
noun, a seaport on W Bornholm island, Denmark, in the S Baltic Sea: stone quarries.
sarc-
Roose
verb (used with or without object), praise.
Srta.
Roost
noun, a perch upon which birds or fowls rest at night.
stirp
noun, a line of descendants from a common ancestor.
ropes
noun, a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
rotas
noun, Chiefly British. a round or rotation of duties; a period of work or duty taken in rotation with others. an agenda or circuit of sporting events, as a round of golf tournaments, played in different localities throughout the year.
sapor
noun, the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste; savor; flavor.
stipo
noun, a tall, ornate, Italian desk with a drop lid.
roset
noun, resin; rosin.
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.
Rosie
noun, a female given name, form of Rose.
rosin
noun, Chemistry. the yellowish to amber, translucent, hard, brittle, fragmented resin left after distilling the oil of turpentine from the crude oleoresin of the pine: used chiefly in making varnishes, varnish and paint driers, printing inks, and for rubbing on the bows of such string instruments as the violin.
stain
noun, a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
stint
noun, a period of time spent doing something:
sties
noun, a pen or enclosure for swine; pigpen.
Rosse
noun, William Parsons, Third Earl of, William Parsons.
Stets
verb (used with object), to mark (a manuscript, printer's proof, etc.) with the word “stet” or with dots as a direction to let cancelled material remain.
tacos
noun, Mexican Cookery. an often crisply fried tortilla folded over and filled, as with seasoned chopped meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
resit
noun, a test or examination that is retaken.
terna
noun, a list of three names submitted to the pope as recommended to fill a vacant bishopric or benefice.
spats
noun, a petty quarrel.
teno-
reaps
verb (used with object), to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
scorn
noun, open or unqualified contempt; disdain:
Tenn.
recap
noun, a recapped tire.
score
noun, the record of points or strokes made by the competitors in a game or match.
tenia
noun, taenia.
scops
noun, an Old English bard or poet.
spate
noun, a sudden, almost overwhelming, outpouring:
scope
noun, extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.:
tecta
noun, a rooflike structure.
sanes
noun, a private nationwide organization in the U.S., established in 1957, that opposes nuclear testing and advocates international peace.
teats
noun, the protuberance on the breast or udder in female mammals, except the monotremes, through which the milk ducts discharge; nipple or mammilla.
scopa
noun, pollen brush.
spean
verb (used with object), to wean.
tears
Spear
noun, a long, stabbing weapon for thrusting or throwing, consisting of a wooden shaft to which a sharp-pointed head, as of iron or steel, is attached.
scoot
noun, a swift, darting movement or course.
recip
Recit
scoop
noun, a ladle or ladlelike utensil, especially a small, deep-sided shovel with a short, horizontal handle, for taking up flour, sugar, etc.
RECON
noun, reconnaissance.
tenon
noun, a projection formed on the end of a timber or the like for insertion into a mortise of the same dimensions.
react
verb (used with object), to act or perform again.
tater
noun, potato.
scrap
noun, a small piece or portion; fragment:
Soter
noun, Saint, pope a.d. 166?–175?.
rases
verb (used with object), raze.
rason
noun, a long, loose, black gown with wide sleeves, worn by the clergy.
rasps
noun, an act of rasping.
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.
rates
noun, the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation:
Terai
noun, a marshy lowland area in N India and S Nepal, between the Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas.
space
noun, the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
tera-
Tepic
noun, a city in and the capital of Nayarit, W central Mexico.
tents
noun, a portable shelter of skins, canvas, plastic, or the like, supported by one or more poles or a frame and often secured by ropes fastened to pegs in the ground.
Scot.
ratio
noun, the relation between two similar magnitudes with respect to the number of times the first contains the second:
Scott
noun, Barbara Ann, 1928–2012, Canadian figure skater.
SCOTS
noun, Also called Scottish. the English language as spoken in Scotland. Compare Scots Gaelic.
spaes
verb (used with object), to prophesy; foretell; predict.
Spain
noun, a kingdom in SW Europe. Including the Balearic and Canary islands, 194,988 sq. mi. (505,019 sq. km). Capital: Madrid.
span-
ratos
noun, rocket-assisted takeoff.
spare
noun, a spare thing, part, etc., as an extra tire for emergency use.
tenor
noun, the course of thought or meaning that runs through something written or spoken; purport; drift.
prest
noun, a loan.
rcpt.
spec.
Scone
noun, a small, light, biscuitlike quick bread made of oatmeal, wheat flour, barley meal, or the like.
tacts
noun, a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
spina
noun, a spine or spinelike projection.
tarns
noun, a small mountain lake or pool, especially one in a cirque.
Tarne
noun, (in the Iliad) Sardis.
spies
tares
noun, any of various vetches, especially Vicia sativa.
tapis
noun, Obsolete. a carpet, tapestry, or other covering.
scena
noun, an extended operatic vocal solo, usually including an aria and a recitative.
tapir
noun, any of several large, stout, three-toed ungulates of the family Tapiridae, of Central and South America, the Malay Peninsula, and Sumatra, somewhat resembling swine and having a long, flexible snout: all species are threatened or endangered.
Tapes
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
sceat
noun, a silver Anglo-Saxon coin of the 7th and 8th centuries, sometimes including an amount of gold.
taper
noun, gradual diminution of width or thickness in an elongated object.
spine
noun, the spinal or vertebral column; backbone.
taros
noun, a stemless plant, Colocasia esculenta, of the arum family, cultivated in tropical regions, in the Pacific islands and elsewhere, for the edible tuber.
scatt
noun, scat5 .
Tanis
noun, an ancient city in Lower Egypt, in the Nile delta.
rept.
scats
noun, scat singing.
taint
noun, a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful.
resin
noun, any of a class of nonvolatile, solid or semisolid organic substances, as copal or mastic, that consist of amorphous mixtures of carboxylic acids and are obtained directly from certain plants as exudations or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules: used in medicine and in the making of varnishes and plastics.
tains
noun, a thin tin plate.
scat-
Taino
noun, a member of an extinct Arawakan Indian tribe of the West Indies.
Taine
noun, Hippolyte Adolphe [ee-paw-leet a-dawlf] /i pɔˈlit aˈdɔlf/ (Show IPA), 1828–93, French literary critic and historian.
repot
verb (used with object), to transfer (a plant) to another, especially larger, pot.
tarot
noun, any of a set of 22 playing cards bearing allegorical representations, used for fortunetelling and as trump cards in tarok.
specs
noun, Usually, specs. specification (def 2).
Renan
noun, Ernest [ur-nist;; French er-nest] /ˈɜr nɪst;; French ɛrˈnɛst/ (Show IPA), 1823–92, French philologist, historian, and critic.
recpt
scion
noun, a descendant.
rect.
taste
noun, the act of tasting food or drink.
recta
noun, a plural of rectum.
spect
noun, single photon emission computed tomography: a technique for measuring brain function similar to PET.
spent
verb, simple past tense and past participle of spend.
reins
noun, Often, reins. a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit.
Tasso
noun, Torquato [tawr-kwah-taw] /tɔrˈkwɑ tɔ/ (Show IPA), 1544–95, Italian poet.
reist
verb (used without object), reest2 .
speos
noun, a cavelike temple, tomb, or the like, cut in rock.
spier
noun, a person who spies, watches, or discovers.
Spica
noun, spike2 .
reni-
renin
noun, a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys that is involved in the release of angiotensin.
spice
noun, any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
tarts
noun, a small pie filled with cooked fruit or other sweetened preparation, usually having no top crust.
rents
noun, a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord in return for the use of land, a building, an apartment, an office, or other property.
scent
noun, a distinctive odor, especially when agreeable:
tarps
noun, tarpaulin.
spics
noun, a contemptuous term used to refer to a Spanish-American person.
repic
noun, the scoring of 30 points in the declaration of hands before one's opponent scores a point.
repos
noun, a repurchase agreement.
saice
noun, syce.
septs
noun, (in Scotland) a branch of a clan.
Press
noun, an act of pressing; pressure.
Cesti
noun, Marcantonio [mahr-kahn-taw-nyaw] /ˌmɑr kɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1623–69, Italian composer.
cions
noun, scion (def 2).
opens
noun, an open or clear space.
opera
noun, an extended dramatic composition, in which all parts are sung to instrumental accompaniment, that usually includes arias, choruses, and recitatives, and that sometimes includes ballet. Compare comic opera, grand opera.
cines
noun, a film; motion picture.
OPers
cine-
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.
opine
verb (used with or without object), to hold or express an opinion.
opsin
noun, any of several compounds that form the protein component of the light-sensitive retina pigment, rhodopsin.
opsis
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.
optic
noun, the eye.
opto-
orans
noun, orant.
cists
noun, a box or chest, especially for sacred utensils.
orant
noun, a representation of a female figure, with outstretched arms and palms up in a gesture of prayer, in ancient and early Christian art.
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.
orate
verb (used with or without object), to deliver an oration; speak pompously; declaim.
Orcas
noun, the killer whale, Orcinus orca.
cert.
ceros
noun, a large Atlantic and Gulf Coast mackerel game fish, Scomberomorus regalis.
Orion
noun, Classical Mythology. a giant hunter who pursued the Pleiades, was eventually slain by Artemis, and was then placed in the sky as a constellation.
cero-
ornes
noun, a department in NW France. 2372 sq. mi. (6145 sq. km). Capital: Alençon.
ornis
noun, an avifauna.
ceria
noun, a white-to-yellow, heavy powder, cerium dioxide, CeO 2 , usually derived from cerium nitrate by decomposition with heat: used chiefly in ceramics, glass polishing, and decolorizing.
Orson
noun, a male given name: from an Old French word meaning “bearlike.”.
ceras
noun, (in prescriptions) wax.
cires
noun, a brilliant, highly glazed surface produced on fabrics by subjecting them to a wax, heat, and calendering treatment.
cites
noun, citation (defs 7, 8).
Oscan
noun, one of an ancient people of south-central Italy.
octo-
co-op
noun, a cooperative store, dwelling, program, etc.
Oates
noun, Joyce Carol, born 1938, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
coop.
conto
noun, a money of account of Portugal and Cape Verde, equal to 1000 escudos.
ocean
noun, the vast body of salt water that covers almost three fourths of the earth's surface.
Conte
noun, count2 .
ocrea
noun, a sheathing part, as a pair of stipules united about a stem.
cont.
Const
octa-
octan
noun, an octan fever.
Cons.
octet
noun, a company of eight singers or musicians.
Conon
noun, died a.d. 687, pope 686–687.
coapt
verb (used with object), to bring close together:
conns
noun, responsibility for the steering of a ship.
Conn.
Conan
noun, a male given name.
coirs
noun, the prepared fiber of the husk of the coconut fruit, used in making rope, matting, etc.
coins
noun, a piece of metal stamped and issued by the authority of a government for use as money.
onces
noun, a single occasion; one time only:
onco-
onion
noun, a plant, Allium cepa, of the amaryllis family, having an edible, succulent, pungent bulb.
Coats
noun, an outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body:
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.
onset
noun, a beginning or start:
ontic
adjective, possessing the character of real rather than phenomenal existence; noumenal.
onto-
coast
noun, the land next to the sea; seashore:
Orton
noun, Joe (John Kingsley Orton) 1933–67, English playwright.
OSCAR
noun, a word used in communications to represent the letter O.
oaten
adjective, of, relating to, or made of oats.
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.
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.
Capon
noun, a cockerel castrated to improve the flesh for use as food.
Capet
noun, Hugh or Fr. Hugues [yg] /üg/ (Show IPA), a.d. 938?–996, king of France 987–996.
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.
caper
noun, a playful leap or skip.
cants
noun, insincere, especially conventional expressions of enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness, or piety.
canto
noun, one of the main or larger divisions of a long poem.
Cant.
canst
noun, a sealed container for food, beverages, etc., as of aluminum, sheet iron coated with tin, or other metal:
Canso
noun, Cape, a cape in SE Canada, the NE extremity of Nova Scotia.
Canon
noun, an ecclesiastical rule or law enacted by a council or other competent authority and, in the Roman Catholic Church, approved by the pope.
pacer
noun, a person or thing that paces.
paces
noun, a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.:
canes
noun, a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick.
Capri
noun, an island in W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: grottoes; resort. 5½ sq. mi. (14 sq. km).
caner
noun, a person who works with cane, especially one who produces canework for chairs.
Paeon
noun, Classical Prosody. a foot of one long and three short syllables in any order.
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.
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.
pairs
noun, two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
Cairo
noun, a city in and the capital of Egypt, in the N part on the E bank of the Nile.
cairn
noun, a heap of stones set up as a landmark, monument, tombstone, etc.
cains
noun, Scot. and Irish English. rent paid in kind, especially a percentage of a farm crop.
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.
panne
noun, a soft, lustrous, lightweight velvet with flattened pile.
pant-
caine
noun, (Sir Thomas Henry) Hall, 1853–1931, English novelist.
atto-
capot
noun, the taking by one player of all the tricks of a deal, as in piquet.
ottos
noun, a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “rich.”.
osier
noun, any of various willows, as the red osier, having tough, flexible twigs or branches that are used for wickerwork.
carse
noun, bottom land.
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: ¢.
CENTO
noun, a piece of writing, especially a poem, composed wholly of quotations from the works of other authors.
cent.
Cenis
noun, Mont, a mountain pass between SE France and Italy, in the Alps. 6834 feet (2083 meters) high.
Osset
noun, a member of an Aryan people of Ossetia whose religion combines features of Islam and Christianity.
ossia
conjunction, (indicating an alternative, usually easier, version of a passage in a musical score) or; or else.
Cates
noun, a choice food;delicacy; dainty.
cater
verb (used with object), to provide food and service for:
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.
presa
noun, a mark, as :S:, +, or §, used in a canon, round, etc., to indicate where the successive voice parts are to take up the theme.
cases
noun, an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something:
carts
noun, a heavy two-wheeled vehicle, commonly without springs, drawn by mules, oxen, or the like, used for the conveyance of heavy goods.
Carte
noun, (italics) French. menu; bill of fare. Compare à la carte.
oste-
caps.
Ostia
noun, a town in central Italy, SW of Rome: ruins from 4th century b.c.; site of ancient port of Rome.
carps
noun, a peevish complaint.
carpi
noun, plural of carpus.
carp-
carns
noun, cairn.
carne
noun, Marcel [mahr-sel;; French mar-sel] /mɑrˈsɛl;; French marˈsɛl/ (Show IPA), 1909–1996, French film director.
Carin
noun, a female given name.
Carie
noun, a female given name, form of Caroline.
caret
noun, a mark (‸) made in written or printed matter to show the place where something is to be inserted.
cares
noun, a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
Caren
noun, a female given name.
Capt.
ottar
noun, attar (def 1).
Otter
noun, any of several aquatic, furbearing, weasellike mammals of the genus Lutra and related genera, having webbed feet and a long, slightly flattened tail.
oater
noun, a movie, television show, etc., about the frontier days of the U.S. West; western; horse opera.
coopt
verb (used with object), to elect into a body by the votes of the existing members.
atrip
adjective, aweigh.
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.
Ernst
noun, Max [maks;; German mahks] /mæks;; German mɑks/ (Show IPA), 1891–1976, German painter, in the U.S. 1941–49, in France 1949–76.
ERISA
noun, Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
ERICA
noun, any of numerous low-growing evergreen shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Erica, of the heath family, including several species of heather.
neaps
noun, neap tide.
nears
Erato
noun, the Muse of love poetry.
Epist
neons
noun, Chemistry. a chemically inert gaseous element occurring in small amounts in the earth's atmosphere, used chiefly in a type of electrical lamp. Symbol: Ne; atomic weight: 20.183; atomic number: 10; density: 0.9002 g/l at 0°C and 760 mm pressure.
Episc
Epis.
Nepos
noun, Cornelius, 99?–24? b.c, Roman biographer and historian.
epact
noun, the difference in days between a solar year and a lunar year.
nerts
interjection, nuts (def 1).
ento-
Espoo
noun, a city in S Finland, W of Helsinki.
entia
noun, plural of ens.
Ensor
noun, James, 1860–1949, Belgian painter.
nests
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.
Ennis
noun, a town in N Texas.
enact
verb (used with object), to make into an act or statute:
ecto-
econ.
Eaton
noun, Theophilus, 1590–1658, English colonist and colonial administrator in America.
easts
noun, a cardinal point of the compass, 90° to the right of north. Abbreviation: E.
nines
noun, a cardinal number, eight plus one.
Ninos
noun, boy; child.
Niort
noun, a city in and the capital of Deux-Sèvres, in W France.
nipas
noun, a palm, Nypa fruticans, of India, the Philippines, etc., whose foliage is used for thatching, basketry, etc.
nates
noun, buttocks; rump.
estoc
noun, a thrusting sword of the 13th–17th centuries having a long, narrow blade of rectangular section.
Nisan
noun, the seventh month of the Jewish calendar.
incor
Iran.
irate
adjective, angry; enraged:
irone
noun, a colorless liquid of isomeric, unsaturated ketones, C 14 H 22 O, obtained from orris root: used in perfumery for its odor of violets.
Irons
noun, Jeremy (John) born 1948, English actor.
intr.
inst.
insp.
inset
noun, something inserted; insert.
insep
Inner
adjective, situated within or farther within; interior:
inert
adjective, having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active):
inept
adjective, without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit:
incr.
iters
noun, a canal or passage.
estop
verb (used with object), Law. to hinder or prevent by estoppel.
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.
inapt
adjective, not apt or fitting.
inane
noun, something that is empty or void, especially the void of infinite space.
nacre
noun, mother-of-pearl.
icons
Nairn
noun, a historic county in N Scotland.
Nance
noun, Offensive. an effeminate male.
IATSE
nano-
etnas
noun, Mount, an active volcano in E Sicily. 10,758 feet (3280 meters).
napes
noun, the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
narcs
noun, a government agent or detective charged with the enforcement of laws restricting the use of narcotics.
nares
plural noun, the nostrils or the nasal passages.
naso-
earns
verb (used with object), to gain or get in return for one's labor or service:
Niter
noun, potassium nitrate.
oasts
noun, a kiln for drying hops or malt.
noto-
noria
noun, a device consisting of a series of buckets on a wheel, used in Spain and the East for raising water.
Costa
noun, a rib or riblike part.
Norns
noun, an extinct Norse dialect, spoken until early modern times in the Shetland and Orkney Islands and in parts of northern Scotland.
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.
Corti
noun, Alfonso [al-fon-soh;; Italian ahl-fawn-saw] /ælˈfɒn soʊ;; Italian ɑlˈfɔn sɔ/ (Show IPA), 1822–76, Italian anatomist.
Norse
noun, (used with a plural verb) the Norwegians, especially the ancient Norwegians.
Corse
noun, corpse.
noses
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.
noso-
corps
noun, Military. a military organization consisting of officers and enlisted personnel or of officers alone: a military unit of ground combat forces consisting of two or more divisions and other troops.
corpn
corp.
notes
noun, a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
Corot
noun, Jean Baptiste Camille [zhahn ba-teest ka-mee-yuh] /ʒɑ̃ baˈtist kaˈmi yə/ (Show IPA), 1796–1875, French painter.
Norco
noun, a town in S California.
corns
noun, Also called Indian corn; especially technical and British, maize. a tall cereal plant, Zea mays, cultivated in many varieties, having a jointed, solid stem and bearing the grain, seeds, or kernels on large ears.
coria
noun, plural of corium.
cores
Corea
noun, Armando Anthony [ahr-mahn-doh] /ɑrˈmɑn doʊ/ (Show IPA), ("Chick") born 1941, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.
copse
noun, a thicket of small trees or bushes; a small wood.
copra
noun, the dried kernel or meat of the coconut from which coconut oil is expressed.
copr-
copes
noun, a long mantle, especially of silk, worn by ecclesiastics over the alb or surplice in processions and on other occasions.
coper
noun, a horse dealer.
copen
noun, Also called copen blue. a medium blue color.
Copan
noun, Santa Rosa de Copán.
coots
noun, any aquatic bird of the genus Fulica, as F. americana, of North America, and F. atra, of the Old World, characterized by lobate toes and short wings and tail.
oases
noun, a small fertile or green area in a desert region, usually having a spring or well.
oasis
noun, a small fertile or green area in a desert region, usually having a spring or well.
costs
noun, the price paid to acquire, produce, accomplish, or maintain anything:
cotes
noun, a shelter, coop, or small shed for sheep, pigs, pigeons, etc.
croon
noun, the act or sound of crooning.
noise
noun, sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind:
crone
noun, a withered, witchlike old woman.
niton
noun, (formerly) radon. Symbol: Nt.
nitr-
Croat
noun, a native or inhabitant of Croatia; Croatian.
nitre
noun, niter.
crit.
CRISP
noun, Chiefly British. potato chip.
crips
noun, a term used to refer to a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs.
crine
noun, hair; head of hair.
cries
noun, the act or sound of crying; any loud utterance or exclamation; a shout, scream, or wail.
noct-
crest
noun, the highest part of a hill or mountain range; summit.
cress
noun, any of various plants of the mustard family, especially the watercress, having pungent-tasting leaves often used for salad and as a garnish.
crept
noun, an act or instance of creeping:
cotta
noun, a surplice.
nona-
nonas
noun, sleeping sickness (def 2).
nonce
noun, the present, or immediate, occasion or purpose (usually used in the phrase for the nonce).
Creon
noun, a king of Thebes, the brother of Jocasta and the uncle of Eteocles, Polynices, and Antigone.
nones
noun, the fifth of the seven canonical hours, or the service for it, originally fixed for the ninth hour of the day (or 3 p.m.).
nonet
noun, a group of nine performers or instruments.
no-no
noun, anything that is forbidden or not advisable, as because of being improper or unsafe:
crate
noun, a slatted wooden box or framework for packing, shopping, or storing fruit, furniture, glassware, crockery, etc.
crass
adjective, without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity; gross; obtuse; stupid:
craps
noun, a game in which two dice are thrown and in which a first throw of 7 or 11 wins, a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses, and a first throw of 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 can be won only by throwing the same number again before throwing a 7.
noons
noun, midday.
noose
noun, a loop with a running knot, as in a snare, lasso, or hangman's halter, that tightens as the rope is pulled.
crape
noun, a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
Crane
noun, any large wading bird of the family Gruidae, characterized by long legs, bill, and neck and an elevated hind toe.
Attic
noun, the part of a building, especially of a house, directly under a roof; garret.
iotas
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
pants
noun, trousers (def 1).
Anton
noun, a male given name, form of Anthony.
apron
noun, a garment covering part of the front of the body and tied at the waist, for protecting the wearer's clothing:
apres
preposition, after; following (used in combination):
Piers
noun, a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, a strolling place, etc.; jetty.
Pieta
noun, a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of the dead Christ, usually shown held on her lap.
Apoc.
pinas
noun, pineapple.
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.
Pines
noun, Isle of, former name of Youth, Isle of.
Pinna
noun, Botany. one of the primary divisions of a pinnate leaf.
Pinon
noun, Also, pinyon. Also called pinyon pine, nut pine. any of several pines of southwestern North America, as Pinus monophylla or P. edulis, bearing edible, nutlike seeds.
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.
antre
noun, a cavern; cave.
antis
noun, a person who is opposed to a particular practice, party, policy, action, etc.
apsis
noun, Astronomy. either of two points in an eccentric orbit, one (higher apsis) farthest from the center of attraction, the other (lower apsis) nearest to the center of attraction.
antic
noun, Usually, antics. a playful trick or prank; caper. a grotesque, fantastic, or ludicrous gesture, act, or posture.
anti-
antes
noun, Poker. a fixed but arbitrary stake put into the pot by each player before the deal.
ante-
Anson
noun, a male given name.
anon.
annot
Annie
noun, a female given name, form of Ann, Anna, or Anne.
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.
Pinto
noun, Western U.S. a pinto horse.
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.
anise
noun, a Mediterranean plant, Pimpinella anisum, of the parsley family, having loose umbrels of small yellowish-white flowers that yield aniseed.
apses
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.
arces
noun, a daughter of Thaumas and the sister of Iris and the Harpies. Zeus took away her wings when she aided the Titans in their war against him.
anion
noun, a negatively charged ion, as one attracted to the anode in electrolysis.
Petit
adjective, small; petty; minor.
peri-
peris
noun, one of a large group of beautiful, fairylike beings of Persian mythology, represented as descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until their penance is accomplished.
Peron
noun, Eva Duarte de [ee-vuh dwahr-tey duh;; Spanish e-vah dwahr-te th e] /ˈi və ˈdwɑr teɪ də;; Spanish ˈɛ vɑ ˈdwɑr tɛ ðɛ/ (Show IPA), 1919–52, Argentine political figure (wife of Juan Perón).
pert.
arson
noun, Law. the malicious burning of another's house or property, or in some statutes, the burning of one's own house or property, as to collect insurance.
arsis
noun, Music. the upward stroke in conducting; upbeat. Compare thesis (def 4).
pesos
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mexico, and the Philippines, equal to 100 centavos.
arses
noun, ass2 (defs 1, 2).
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.
pests
noun, an annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; nuisance.
arose
verb, simple past tense of arise.
peta-
petos
noun, wahoo3 .
picot
noun, one of a number of ornamental loops in embroidery, or along the edge of lace, ribbon, etc.
petr-
Petra
noun, an ancient city in SW Jordan: ruined structures carved out of varicolored stratified rock; capital of the Nabataeans and Edomites.
petri
arise
verb (used without object), to get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling; rise:
petti
noun, petticoat (def 1).
Arion
noun, flourished 7th century b.c, Greek poet: inventor of the dithyramb.
piano
noun, a musical instrument in which felt-covered hammers, operated from a keyboard, strike the metal strings.
pians
noun, yaws.
Aries
noun, Astronomy. the Ram, a zodiacal constellation between Pisces and Taurus.
picas
noun, a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
areo-
pico-
anis-
Aneto
noun, Pi·co de [pee-kaw th e] /ˈpi kɔ ðɛ/ (Show IPA). Spanish name of Pic de Néthou.
Artie
noun, a male given name, form of Arthur.
posts
noun, a strong piece of timber, metal, or the like, set upright as a support, a point of attachment, a place for displaying notices, etc.
porns
noun, Sometimes, porno [pawr-noh] /ˈpɔr noʊ/ (Show IPA). pornography; sexually explicit videos, photographs, writings, or the like, produced to elicit sexual arousal (often used attributively):
Port.
Porto
noun, Portuguese name of Oporto.
ports
noun, a city, town, or other place where ships load or unload.
Posen
noun, German name of Poznań.
poser
noun, a person who poses.
acpt.
poses
noun, a bodily attitude or posture:
posit
noun, something that is posited; an assumption; postulate.
poss.
posse
noun, posse comitatus.
post-
acorn
noun, the typically ovoid fruit or nut of an oak, enclosed at the base by a cupule.
pores
noun, a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.
potto
noun, any of several lorislike, African lemurs of the genera Perodicticus and Arctocebus, especially P. potto, having a short tail and vestigial index fingers.
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.
prae-
praos
noun, proa.
prase
noun, a leek-green cryptocrystalline variety of chalcedony.
acet-
prate
noun, act of prating.
Prato
noun, a city in central Italy, near Florence.
prats
noun, the buttocks.
Pratt
noun, Edwin John, 1883–1964, Canadian poet.
30-30
Pres.
acro-
acron
noun, the unsegmented, preoral portion of the body of an arthropod.
anent
preposition, in regard to; about; concerning.
aero-
ancre
adjective, having the end of each limb divided and carved outward like the flukes of an anchor; moline:
Ancon
noun, the elbow.
Aisne
noun, a river in N France, flowing NW and W to the Oise. 175 miles (280 km) long.
airts
noun, a direction.
pirns
noun, a weaver's bobbin, spool, or reel.
pisco
noun, a brandy made in the district near Pisco, a seaport in Peru.
Aesop
noun, c620–c560 b.c, Greek writer of fables.
piste
noun, a track or trail, as a downhill ski run or a spoor made by a wild animal.
Aesir
noun, the principal race of gods, led by Odin and living at Asgard.
pitas
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
piton
noun, a metal spike with an eye through which a rope may be passed.
Pitta
noun, any of several brilliantly colored, passerine birds of the family Pittidae, inhabiting dark, Old World, tropical forests.
aeri-
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.
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.
poet.
Point
noun, a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
poise
noun, a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight; equipoise.
Ponca
noun, a member of a North American Indian people formerly of northern Nebraska, now living mostly in northern Oklahoma.
Ponce
noun, a pimp.
actos
pones
noun, Also called pone bread. a baked or fried bread usually made of cornmeal.
Actor
noun, a person who acts in stage plays, motion pictures, television broadcasts, etc.
poons
noun, any of several East Indian trees of the genus Calophyllum, that yield a light, hard wood used for masts, spars, etc.
Acton
noun, a quilted garment worn under mail in the 13th and 14th centuries; gambeson.
poori
noun, a light, round, unleavened wheat bread of India, usually deep-fried.
peons
noun, (in Spanish America) a farm worker or unskilled laborer; day laborer.
aport
adverb, on or toward the port side.
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.
astir
adjective, moving or stirring, especially with much activity or excitement:
paren
plural noun, parentheses:
Paton
noun, Alan (Stewart) 1903–88, South African novelist.
patr-
pares
noun, (of a female) first among equals.
pari-
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.
Asser
noun, Tobias [toh-bahy-uh s;; Dutch taw-bee-ahs] /toʊˈbaɪ əs;; Dutch tɔˈbi ɑs/ (Show IPA), 1838–1913, Dutch jurist and statesman: Nobel Peace Prize 1911.
ation
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.
paseo
noun, a slow, idle, or leisurely walk or stroll.
Asine
noun, an ancient town in S Greece, on the Gulf of Argolis.
Patti
noun, Adelina [ah-de-lee-nah] /ˌɑ dɛˈli nɑ/ (Show IPA), (Adela Juana Maria Patti) 1843–1919, Italian operatic soprano, born in Spain.
Paris
noun, Matthew, Matthew of Paris.
peart
adjective, lively; brisk; cheerful.
asset
noun, a useful and desirable thing or quality:
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.
asper
noun, a former silver coin of Turkey and Egypt: later a money of account equal to 1/120 of a piaster.
Paros
noun, a Greek island of the Cyclades, in the S Aegean: noted for its white marble. 77 sq. mi. (200 sq. km).
Aston
noun, Francis William, 1877–1945, English physicist and chemist: Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1922.
Pears
noun, Peter, 1910–86, British tenor.
Pasco
noun, a city in S Washington, on the Columbia River.
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.
Peano
noun, Giuseppe [joo-zep-pe] /dʒuˈzɛp pɛ/ (Show IPA), 1858–1932, Italian mathematician.
Astor
noun, John Jacob, 1763–1848, U.S. capitalist and fur merchant.
astr.
peans
noun, paean.
parse
verb (used with object), to analyze (a sentence) in terms of grammatical constituents, identifying the parts of speech, syntactic relations, etc.
parts
noun, a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent:
part.
Pecos
noun, a river flowing SE from N New Mexico through W Texas to the Rio Grande. 735 miles (1183 km) long.
pases
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.
asco-
pates
noun, the crown or top of the head.
penis
noun, the male organ of copulation and, in mammals, of urinary excretion.
Passe
noun, the numbers 19 through 36 in roulette.
pass.
Penn.
asst.
ascon
noun, a type of sponge having an oval shape and a thin body wall with pores leading directly into the spongocoel.
Paten
noun, a metal plate on which the bread is placed in the celebration of the Eucharist.
Penna
noun, a contour feather, as distinguished from a down feather, plume, etc.
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.
Pater
noun, British Informal. father.
atone
verb (used with object), to make amends for; expiate:
Pasto
noun, a city in SW Colombia. About 8350 feet (2545 meters) above sea level.
aster
noun, any composite plant of the genus Aster, having rays varying from white or pink to blue around a yellow disk.
patio
noun, an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
assn.
epi-
Trio
noun, a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
Tess
noun, a female given name, form of Theresa.
ctr.
att.
Ste.
Test
noun, the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
SPOT
noun, a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck.
EPOS
noun, an epic.
epit
epic
noun, an epic poem.
trit
EARN
verb (used with object), to gain or get in return for one's labor or service:
crop
noun, the cultivated produce of the ground, while growing or when gathered:
Asti
noun, a city in the Piedmont region of Italy, S of Turin: center of wine-producing region.
Tito
noun, Marshal (Josip Broz) 1891–1980, president of Yugoslavia 1953–80.
cts.
tern
noun, any of numerous aquatic birds of the subfamily Sterninae of the family Laridae, related to the gulls but usually having a more slender body and bill, smaller feet, a long, deeply forked tail, and a more graceful flight, especially those of the genus Sterna, as S. hirundo (common tern) of Eurasia and America, having white, black, and gray plumage.
eons
noun, an indefinitely long period of time; age.
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.
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.
Star
noun, any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
Trip
noun, a journey or voyage:
eats
noun, eats, Informal. food.
eco-
East
noun, a cardinal point of the compass, 90° to the right of north. Abbreviation: E.
aer-
ect-
Eric
noun, Eric the Red.
Stan
noun, a male given name, form of Stanley.
enc.
aesc
noun, ash2 (def 3).
tits
noun, a titmouse.
ears
noun, the organ of hearing and equilibrium in vertebrates, in humans consisting of an external ear that gathers sound vibrations, a middle ear in which the vibrations resonate against the tympanic membrane, and a fluid-filled internal ear that maintains balance and that conducts the tympanic vibrations to the auditory nerve, which transmits them as impulses to the brain.
ACTS
noun, anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
Enos
noun, the son of Seth. Gen. 5:6.
Earp
noun, Wyatt (Ber·ry Stapp) [wahy-uh t-ber-ee-stap] /ˈwaɪ ətˈbɛr i stæp/ (Show IPA), 1848–1929, U.S. frontiersman, law officer, and gunfighter.
Ens.
sris
noun, a Hindu title of address prefixed to the name of a deity, holy person, etc.
Sra.
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.
Tit.
Taro
noun, a stemless plant, Colocasia esculenta, of the arum family, cultivated in tropical regions, in the Pacific islands and elsewhere, for the edible tuber.
tRNA
SPAR
noun, Nautical. a stout pole such as those used for masts, etc.; a mast, yard, boom, gaff, or the like.
ARCS
noun, Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
spae
verb (used with object), to prophesy; foretell; predict.
ins.
inro
noun, a small lacquer box with compartments for medicines, cosmetics, etc., worn on the waist sash of the traditional Japanese costume.
inns
noun, a commercial establishment that provides lodging, food, etc., for the public, especially travelers; small hotel.
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.
tire
noun, British Dialect. fatigue.
Cain
noun, Scot. and Irish English. rent paid in kind, especially a percentage of a farm crop.
Acis
noun, the lover of Galatea, killed by Polyphemus out of jealousy.
spas
noun, a mineral spring, or a locality in which such springs exist.
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.
Tine
noun, a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.
spat
noun, a petty quarrel.
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.
sots
noun, a drunkard.
tint
noun, a color or a variety of a color; hue.
SPCA
sori
noun, plural of sorus.
IOTA
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
attn
sops
noun, a piece of solid food, as bread, for dipping in liquid food.
tion
sora
noun, a small, short-billed rail, Porzana carolina, of marshy areas of North America.
sore
noun, a sore spot or place on the body.
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 = .
int.
Iona
noun, an island in the Hebrides, off the W coast of Scotland: center of early Celtic Christianity.
tsar
noun, czar.
sort
noun, a particular kind, species, variety, class, or group, distinguished by a common character or nature:
Trot
noun, the gait of a horse, dog, or other quadruped, when trotting.
atop
preposition, on the top of:
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.
Inc.
TINA
noun, a female given name.
Erin
noun, Literary. Ireland.
Aten
noun, Aton.
tron
cane
noun, a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick.
est.
ates
esp.
ESOP
noun, a plan under which a company's capital stock is acquired by its employees or workers.
ter.
ETAS
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
ESIS
spit
noun, saliva, especially when ejected.
erst
adverb, before the present time; formerly.
Eros
noun, the ancient Greek god of love, identified by the Romans with Cupid.
Erna
noun, a female given name: from an Old English word meaning “eagle.”.
Eris
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of discord and the sister of Ares: identified with the Roman goddess Discordia.
Acre
noun, a common measure of area: in the U.S. and U.K., 1 acre equals 4,840 square yards (4,047 square meters) or 0.405 hectare; 640 acres equals one square mile.
etc.
inae
spic
noun, a contemptuous term used to refer to a Spanish-American person.
tier
noun, one of a series of rows or ranks rising one behind or above another, as of seats in an amphitheater, boxes in a theater, guns in a man-of-war, or oars in an ancient galley.
ices
noun, the solid form of water, produced by freezing; frozen water.
tics
noun, Pathology. a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face. tic douloureux.
Ice.
ICAO
tets
noun, the Vietnamese New Year celebration, occurring during the first seven days of the first month of the lunar calendar.
Can.
atic
Etta
noun, a female given name, form of Henrietta.
spin
noun, the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion.
Eton
noun, a town in Berkshire, in S England, on the Thames River, W of London: the site of Eton College.
Tiro
noun, tyro.
acr-
Etna
noun, Mount, an active volcano in E Sicily. 10,758 feet (3280 meters).
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.
eso-
CARE
noun, a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
aet.
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.
Tore
noun, a torus.
tact
noun, a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
coat
noun, an outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body:
Arne
noun, Thomas Augustine, 1710–78, English composer of operas and songs.
tart
noun, a small pie filled with cooked fruit or other sweetened preparation, usually having no top crust.
ceps
noun, an edible mushroom, Boletus edulis, that grows wild under pine or other evergreen trees: prized for its flavor.
taco
noun, Mexican Cookery. an often crisply fried tortilla folded over and filled, as with seasoned chopped meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
coin
noun, a piece of metal stamped and issued by the authority of a government for use as money.
TASS
noun, a cup or small goblet, especially an ornamental one.
coir
noun, the prepared fiber of the husk of the coconut fruit, used in making rope, matting, etc.
Tace
noun, tasset.
Tori
noun, plural of torus.
Con.
ARIS
Asir
noun, a district in SW Saudi Arabia.
torc
noun, torque (def 4).
asis
cen.
torn
noun, a drop of the saline, watery fluid continually secreted by the lacrimal glands between the surface of the eye and the eyelid, serving to moisten and lubricate these parts and keep them clear of foreign particles. Synonyms: teardrop.
toro
noun, a bull.
Tate
noun, Sir Henry, 1819–99, English merchant and philanthropist: founder of an art gallery (Tate Gallery) in London, England.
Ares
noun, the ancient Greek god of war, a son of Zeus and Hera, identified by the Romans with Mars.
Catt
noun, Carrie Chapman Lane, 1859–1947, U.S. leader in women's suffrage movements.
tors
noun, a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
ARCO
adverb, (of the performance of a passage for stringed instruments) with the bow.
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.
tats
verb (used with or without object), to do, or make by, tatting.
coon
noun, raccoon.
Arce
noun, a daughter of Thaumas and the sister of Iris and the Harpies. Zeus took away her wings when she aided the Titans in their war against him.
apts
plural, apartment.
Arno
noun, Peter (Curtis Arnoux Peters) 1904–68, U.S. cartoonist and author.
Aron
noun, a male given name.
tort
noun, a wrongful act, not including a breach of contract or trust, that results in injury to another's person, property, reputation, or the like, and for which the injured party is entitled to compensation.
Tape
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
top-
asc-
asci
noun, plural of ascus.
art.
Tarn
noun, a small mountain lake or pool, especially one in a cirque.
Tare
noun, any of various vetches, especially Vicia sativa.
cet-
Ceta
noun, Comprehensive Employment and Training Act.
tope
noun, a small shark, Galeorhinus galeus, inhabiting waters along the European coast.
tarp
noun, tarpaulin.
toot
noun, an act or sound of tooting.
Ceto
toon
noun, an Asian tree, Cedrela toona, of the mahogany family, yielding an aromatic red wood used for furniture, carving, etc.
ciao
interjection, (used as a word of greeting or parting): hello; goodbye; so long; see you later.
Taos
noun, a Tanoan language spoken in two villages in New Mexico.
tain
noun, a thin tin plate.
cera
noun, (in prescriptions) wax.
TOPS
noun, the tops, top1 (def 22).
cite
noun, citation (defs 7, 8).
cit.
Tane
noun, a Polynesian god of fertility.
cist
noun, a box or chest, especially for sacred utensils.
cis-
cire
noun, a brilliant, highly glazed surface produced on fabrics by subjecting them to a wax, heat, and calendering treatment.
topi
noun, topee.
cir.
tars
noun, any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
tans
noun, the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun or open air.
arse
noun, ass2 (defs 1, 2).
cion
noun, scion (def 2).
Aser
noun, Asher (def 1).
apt.
plural, apartment.
tonn
ains
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
Carn
noun, cairn.
stoa
noun, Greek Architecture. a portico, usually a detached portico of considerable length, that is used as a promenade or meeting place.
coss
noun, kos.
Cost
noun, the price paid to acquire, produce, accomplish, or maintain anything:
ant.
Stir
noun, the act of stirring or moving.
ANSI
Cote
noun, a shelter, coop, or small shed for sheep, pigs, pigeons, etc.
toea
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Papua New Guinea, the 100th part of a kina.
ano-
stet
verb (used with object), to mark (a manuscript, printer's proof, etc.) with the word “stet” or with dots as a direction to let cancelled material remain.
crap
noun, Vulgar. excrement. an act of defecation.
tens
noun, a self-operated portable device used to treat chronic pain by sending electrical impulses through electrodes placed over the painful area.
Anne
noun, 1665–1714, queen of England 1702–14 (daughter of James II of England).
ann.
crat
cose
verb (used without object), coze.
trap
noun, a contrivance used for catching game or other animals, as a mechanical device that springs shut suddenly.
anes
adverb, once.
tent
noun, a portable shelter of skins, canvas, plastic, or the like, supported by one or more poles or a frame and often secured by ropes fastened to pegs in the ground.
cess
noun, British. a tax, assessment, or lien.
ance
Cres
aits
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
tret
noun, (formerly) an allowance for waste, after deduction for tare.
ASSR
tri-
crip
noun, a term used to refer to a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs.
airt
noun, a direction.
airs
noun, a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
Aire
asse
noun, Cape fox.
tone
noun, any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.:
Toni
noun, a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.
teat
noun, the protuberance on the breast or udder in female mammals, except the monotremes, through which the milk ducts discharge; nipple or mammilla.
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.
Coos
noun, a language of a group of American Indians indigenous to the coast of Oregon.
Cate
noun, a choice food;delicacy; dainty.
coot
noun, any aquatic bird of the genus Fulica, as F. americana, of North America, and F. atra, of the Old World, characterized by lobate toes and short wings and tail.
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.
Apr.
Cope
noun, a long mantle, especially of silk, worn by ecclesiastics over the alb or surplice in processions and on other occasions.
toss
noun, an act or instance of tossing.
ator
tost
noun, an act or instance of tossing.
str.
stot
noun, a springing gait of certain bovids, as gazelles and antelopes, used especially when running in alarm from a predator.
tote
noun, the act or course of toting.
cat.
Copt
noun, a member of the Coptic Church.
CART
noun, a heavy two-wheeled vehicle, commonly without springs, drawn by mules, oxen, or the like, used for the conveyance of heavy goods.
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.
Cort
asps
noun, any of several venomous snakes, especially the Egyptian cobra or the horned viper.
CASE
noun, an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something:
Cass
noun, Lewis, 1782–1866, U.S. statesman.
Tena
noun, Koyukon.
ten.
CORN
noun, Also called Indian corn; especially technical and British, maize. a tall cereal plant, Zea mays, cultivated in many varieties, having a jointed, solid stem and bearing the grain, seeds, or kernels on large ears.
Cor.
Apis
noun, a sacred bull worshiped at Memphis: identified originally with Ptah and later assimilated with Osiris to form the Ptolemaic Serapis.
stop
noun, the act of stopping.
Cori
noun, Carl Ferdinand, 1896–1984, and his wife, Gerty Theresa, 1896–1957, U.S. biochemists, born in Austria-Hungary: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1947.
tots
noun, a small child.
apo-
Cora
noun, Classical Mythology. Kore.
cast
noun, act of casting or throwing.
CERN
noes
noun, an utterance of the word “no.”.
pets
noun, any domesticated or tamed animal that is kept as a companion and cared for affectionately.
non-
noir
adjective, black; noting the black numbers in roulette.
ROSE
noun, any of the wild or cultivated, usually prickly-stemmed, pinnate-leaved, showy-flowered shrubs of the genus Rosa. Compare rose family.
Rise
noun, an act or instance of rising.
par.
peto
noun, wahoo3 .
RATO
noun, rocket-assisted takeoff.
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.
sent
noun, a coin of Estonia until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a kroon.
nits
noun, the egg of a parasitic insect, especially of a louse, often attached to a hair or a fiber of clothing.
sepn
seps
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.
pian
noun, yaws.
pias
noun, a female given name.
none
noun, nones1 .
seis
noun, sei whale.
Pica
noun, a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
Pare
noun, Ambroise [ahn-brwaz] /ɑ̃ˈbrwaz/ (Show IPA), 1510–90, French surgeon.
SASE
nori
noun, a seaweed having a mildly sweet, salty taste, usually dried, used in Japanese cookery mainly as a wrap for sushi.
sec.
Nora
noun, a female given name, form of Honora.
Pest
noun, an annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; nuisance.
reap
verb (used with object), to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
RIPS
noun, a rent made by ripping; tear.
opts
Verb phrases, opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
Pet.
RISC
noun, reduced instruction set computer: a computer whose central processing unit recognizes a relatively small number of instructions, which it can execute very rapidly.
Nor.
nope
adverb, no1 (def 1).
Secs
noun, second2 (def 2).
Sari
noun, a garment worn by Hindu women, consisting of a long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder.
noon
noun, midday.
Oran
noun, a seaport in NW Algeria.
rate
noun, the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation:
SEAS
noun, the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface.
Nier
noun, Alfred Otto Carl, 1911–1994, U.S. physicist.
Rani
noun, ranee.
Seri
noun, a member of an American Indian people of western Sonora state, Mexico, on the Gulf of California.
Nino
noun, boy; child.
Nine
noun, a cardinal number, eight plus one.
rite
noun, a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use:
Nina
noun, girl; child.
pies
noun, plural of pi2 .
nipa
noun, a palm, Nypa fruticans, of India, the Philippines, etc., whose foliage is used for thatching, basketry, etc.
Piet
noun, Scot. a magpie.
sers
noun, a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
Sert
noun, José María [haw-se mah-ree-ah] /hɔˈsɛ mɑˈri ɑ/ (Show IPA), 1876–1945, Spanish painter.
oro-
NICE
noun, a port in and the capital of Alpes-Maritimes, in SE France, on the Mediterranean: resort.
Seta
noun, a stiff hair; bristle or bristlelike part.
Rais
noun, Gilles de, Retz, Gilles de Laval, Baron de.
rant
noun, ranting, extravagant, or violent declamation.
nips
noun, an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite:
oras
noun, plural of os2 .
1080
NIRA
pice
noun, a former bronze coin of British India, one quarter of an anna. Compare pie5 .
rit.
rasp
noun, an act of rasping.
rase
verb (used with object), raze.
Orca
noun, the killer whale, Orcinus orca.
orcs
noun, any of several cetaceans, as a grampus.
Sera
noun, a plural of serum.
rapt
noun, a quick, smart, or light blow:
PICS
noun, a movie.
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.
Rape
noun, unlawful sexual intercourse or any other sexual penetration of the vagina, anus, or mouth of another person, with or without force, by a sex organ, other body part, or foreign object, without the consent of the victim.
Orne
noun, a department in NW France. 2372 sq. mi. (6145 sq. km). Capital: Alençon.
RITA
noun, the Vedic concept of cosmic and social order.
Pier
noun, a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, a strolling place, etc.; jetty.
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.
Norn
noun, an extinct Norse dialect, spoken until early modern times in the Shetland and Orkney Islands and in parts of northern Scotland.
orts
noun, Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
sci.
Oita
noun, a seaport on NE Kyushu, in S Japan.
pats
noun, a light stroke, tap, or blow with the palm, fingers, or a flat object.
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.
Rina
noun, a female given name.
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.
Oct.
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.
OPer
pct.
ocas
noun, a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
repo
noun, a repurchase agreement.
sati
noun, a Hindu practice whereby a widow immolates herself on the funeral pyre of her husband: now abolished by law.
OATS
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
scop
noun, an Old English bard or poet.
reps
noun, a transversely corded fabric of wool, silk, rayon, or cotton.
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.
oast
noun, a kiln for drying hops or malt.
Oost
noun, Jacob van [yah-kawp vahn] /ˈyɑ kɔp vɑn/ (Show IPA), 1600?–71, and his son, Jacob van, 1639?–1713, Flemish painters.
Oona
noun, a female given name.
RIAS
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
SCAN
noun, an act or instance of scanning; close examination.
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.
rets
verb (used with object), to soak in water or expose to moisture, as flax or hemp, to facilitate the removal of the fiber from the woody tissue by partial rotting.
Rice
noun, the starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food.
Past
noun, the time gone by:
Onas
noun, a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
Ont.
scar
noun, a mark left by a healed wound, sore, or burn.
rest
noun, the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep:
Rico
noun, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act: a U.S. law, enacted in 1970, allowing victims of organized crime to sue those responsible for punitive damages.
pat.
Pate
noun, the crown or top of the head.
once
noun, a single occasion; one time only:
pean
noun, paean.
pars
noun, (in prescriptions) a part.
sear
noun, a mark or scar made by searing.
not-
Pent
noun, penthouse (def 4).
scr.
peon
noun, (in Spanish America) a farm worker or unskilled laborer; day laborer.
nots
noun, a Boolean operator that returns a positive result if its operand is negative and a negative result if its operand is positive.
note
noun, a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
nota
noun, a dorsal plate or sclerite of the thorax of an insect.
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.
pens
noun, any of various instruments for writing or drawing with ink or a similar substance.
nos-
per.
Pers
SCSI
noun, a standard for computer interface ports featuring faster data transmission and greater flexibility than normal ports.
opia
peso
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mexico, and the Philippines, equal to 100 centavos.
Sean
noun, a male given name, form of John.
recs
noun, recreation.
Rein
noun, Often, reins. a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit.
pear
noun, the edible fruit, typically rounded but elongated and growing smaller toward the stem, of a tree, Pyrus communis, of the rose family.
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.
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.
OAPC
riot
noun, a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
Rep.
rent
noun, a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord in return for the use of land, a building, an apartment, an office, or other property.
Reno
noun, Informal. a renovation, as of a building or room.
Sat.
Pen.
Rena
noun, a female given name, form of Marina.
opes
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
reit
noun, real-estate investment trust.
Pecs
noun, a city in SW Hungary.
NTIA
RIPE
adjective, having arrived at such a stage of growth or development as to be ready for reaping, gathering, eating, or use, as grain or fruit; completely matured.
Reis
plural noun, a former money of account of Portugal and Brazil.
o-os
noun, any of several species of Hawaiian honey eaters of the genus Moho, especially the extinct M. nobilis, of the island of Hawaii, that had black plumage and two tufts of yellow plumes used to make ceremonial robes for the Hawaiian kings.
rain
noun, water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere and falls to earth in drops more than 1/50 inch (0.5 mm) in diameter. Compare drizzle (def 6).
osar
noun, plural of os3 .
pone
noun, Also called pone bread. a baked or fried bread usually made of cornmeal.
rpt.
snit
noun, an agitated or irritated state.
Nair
noun, a group of Hindu castes in the Kerala region of India.
poco
adverb, somewhat; rather:
PACE
noun, a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.:
ROTS
noun, the process of rotting.
pons
noun, Also called pons Varolii. a band of nerve fibers in the brain connecting the lobes of the midbrain, medulla, and cerebrum.
nane
pronoun, adverb, adjective, none1 .
poon
noun, any of several East Indian trees of the genus Calophyllum, that yield a light, hard wood used for masts, spars, etc.
poor
noun, (used with a plural verb) poor persons collectively (usually preceded by the):
rope
noun, a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
roto
noun, rotogravure.
snot
noun, Vulgar. mucus from the nose.
iter
noun, a canal or passage.
Root
noun, a part of the body of a plant that develops, typically, from the radicle and grows downward into the soil, anchoring the plant and absorbing nutriment and moisture.
pnea
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.
PACT
noun, an agreement, covenant, or compact:
narc
noun, a government agent or detective charged with the enforcement of laws restricting the use of narcotics.
Piro
noun, piroplasmosis.
sane
noun, a private nationwide organization in the U.S., established in 1957, that opposes nuclear testing and advocates international peace.
nape
noun, the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
Pain
noun, physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
'roo
noun, kangaroo.
Naos
noun, a temple.
snip
noun, the act of snipping, as with scissors.
Pisa
noun, a city in NW Italy, on the Arno River: leaning tower.
pise
noun, rammed earth.
piss
noun, urine.
pita
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
pacs
noun, pack1 (def 1).
Pitt
noun, William, 1st Earl of Chatham, 1708–78, British statesman.
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.
Roti
noun, roast.
site
noun, the position or location of a town, building, etc., especially as to its environment:
Ire.
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.
oto-
Soni
iron
noun, Chemistry. a ductile, malleable, silver-white metallic element, scarcely known in a pure condition, but much used in its crude or impure carbon-containing forms for making tools, implements, machinery, etc. Symbol: Fe; atomic weight: 55.847; atomic number: 26; specific gravity: 7.86 at 20°C. Compare cast iron, pig iron, steel, wrought iron.
Otoe
noun, Oto.
Rosa
noun, Salvator [sahl-vah-tawr] /ˈsɑl vɑˌtɔr/ (Show IPA), 1615–73, Italian painter and poet.
Rota
noun, Chiefly British. a round or rotation of duties; a period of work or duty taken in rotation with others. an agenda or circuit of sporting events, as a round of golf tournaments, played in different localities throughout the year.
prie
noun, a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling.
pre-
IRAS
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
Ross
noun, the rough exterior of bark.
Otto
noun, attar (def 1).
prec
soon
Idioms, sooner or later, eventually:
Otis
noun, Elisha Graves, 1811–61, U.S. inventor.
otic
adjective, of or relating to the ear; auricular.
pore
noun, a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.
ISSN
Pori
noun, a seaport in W Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia.
porn
noun, Sometimes, porno [pawr-noh] /ˈpɔr noʊ/ (Show IPA). pornography; sexually explicit videos, photographs, writings, or the like, produced to elicit sexual arousal (often used attributively):
SOAR
noun, an act or instance of soaring.
pos.
pose
noun, a bodily attitude or posture:
proa
noun, any of various types of Indonesian boats, especially a swift Malay sailing boat built with the lee side flat and balanced by a single outrigger.
pro-
prat
noun, the buttocks.
iso-
rote
noun, routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure:
pot.
ROTC
noun, a body of students at some colleges and universities who are given training toward becoming officers in the armed forces. Abbreviation: ROTC, R.O.T.C.
Isar
noun, a river in central Europe, flowing NE from W Austria through S Germany to the Danube River. 215 miles (345 km) long.
prao
noun, proa.
prin
sits
verb, (in prescriptions) may it be.
pair
noun, two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
Nasi
noun, the head or president of the Sanhedrin.
pts.
pane
noun, one of the divisions of a window or the like, consisting of a single plate of glass in a frame.
neo-
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.
neon
noun, Chemistry. a chemically inert gaseous element occurring in small amounts in the earth's atmosphere, used chiefly in a type of electrical lamp. Symbol: Ne; atomic weight: 20.183; atomic number: 10; density: 0.9002 g/l at 0°C and 760 mm pressure.
Roca
noun, Cape, a cape in W Portugal, near Lisbon: the western extremity of continental Europe.
Ptas
plural, peseta.
Sina
noun, a female given name.
prs.
Neri
noun, Saint Philip (Filippo Neri) 1515–95, Italian priest: founder of Congregation of the Oratory.
Nero
noun, (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (“Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus”) a.d. 37–68, emperor of Rome 54–68, known for his cruelty and depravity.
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.
roan
noun, a horse or other animal with a roan coat.
sics
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).
Sacs
noun, a baglike structure in an animal, plant, or fungus, as one containing fluid.
psst
interjection, (used to attract someone's attention in an unobtrusive manner.)
sice
noun, syce.
OSSA
noun, plural of os1 .
Sian
noun, Older Spelling. Xian.
sain
verb (used with object), to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences.
RACE
noun, a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
ness
noun, a headland; promontory; cape.
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.
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.
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.
Sais
noun, an ancient city in N Egypt, on the Nile delta: an ancient capital of Lower Egypt.
pina
noun, pineapple.
osis
RNAS
sett
noun, Also called pitcher. a small, rectangular paving stone.
rocs
noun, a bird of enormous size and strength.
OOPS
interjection, (used to express mild dismay, chagrin, surprise, etc., as at one's own mistake, a clumsy act, or social blunder.)
Saco
noun, a city in SW Maine.
psis
noun, the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ).
sirs
noun, a respectful or formal term of address used to a man:
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.
PSAT
Nast
noun, Thomas, 1840–1902, U.S. illustrator and cartoonist.
neat
noun, an animal of the genus Bos; a bovine, as a cow or ox.
psec
NCTE
RONA
Soot
noun, a black, carbonaceous substance produced during incomplete combustion of coal, wood, oil, etc., rising in fine particles and adhering to the sides of the chimney or pipe conveying the smoke: also conveyed in the atmosphere to other locations.
psia
Pan.
sire
noun, the male parent of a quadruped.
pirn
noun, a weaver's bobbin, spool, or reel.
neap
noun, neap tide.
SITA
noun, (in the Ramayana) the wife of Ramachandra, abducted by Ravana and later rescued.
Sion
noun, a town in and the capital of Valais, in SW Switzerland.
Pire
noun, Dominique Georges Henri [French daw-mee-neek zhawrzh ahn-ree] /French dɔ miˈnik ʒɔrʒ ɑ̃ˈri/ (Show IPA), 1910–69, Belgian priest: Nobel Peace Prize 1958.
sipe
verb (used without object), (of liquid) to drip, ooze, or soak through.
SIPS
noun, an instance of sipping; a small taste of a liquid:
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.
at.
Ps.
Co.
TES
noun, ti1 .
pt.
prn
ca.
RNA
TIA
cp.
rin
noun, a money of account of Japan, the thousandth part of a yen or the tenth part of a sen.
cr.
ATS
noun, a money of account of Laos, the 100th part of a kip.
ATP
ROP
PAC
noun, pack1 (def 1).
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.
PTO
ROE
noun, the mass of eggs, or spawn, within the ovarian membrane of the female fish.
ROI
TIC
noun, Pathology. a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face. tic douloureux.
ROA
tet
noun, the Vietnamese New Year celebration, occurring during the first seven days of the first month of the lunar calendar.
CAI
ct.
cs.
ATC
ROC
noun, a bird of enormous size and strength.
IPS
PAS
noun, a step or series of steps in ballet.
ANC
AIC
Ain
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
pis
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
AIR
noun, a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
PSA
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.
PSC
PSE
ait
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
PSI
noun, the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ).
ane
adjective, noun, pronoun, one.
AES
noun, any of various early forms of bronze or copper money used in ancient Rome. Compare as2 (def 1).
PSS
ANI
noun, any of several black, tropical American cuckoos of the genus Crotophaga, having a compressed, bladelike bill.
PST
interjection, (used to attract someone's attention in an unobtrusive manner.)
PTA
plural, peseta.
pir
noun, a term of respect for the head of a religious group, especially in Pakistan and various areas of the Middle and Near East.
PIO
PTT
ans
noun, the Sumerian god of heaven: the counterpart of the Akkadian Anu.
RCP
RCS
PIT
noun, a naturally formed or excavated hole or cavity in the ground:
POA
RIP
noun, a rent made by ripping; tear.
Ar.
TSS
TSR
noun, a computer program with any of several ancillary functions, usually held resident in RAM for instant activation while one is using another program.
TSP
TSI
TSE
ap-
trp
ac-
PRC
an.
ACE
noun, a playing card or die marked with or having the value indicated by a single spot:
POC
PRA
ACP
Tro
ACS
ACT
noun, anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
POR
poi
noun, a Hawaiian dish made of the root of the taro baked, pounded, moistened, and fermented.
ae.
AEC
POE
noun, Edgar Allan, 1809–49, U.S. poet, short-story writer, and critic.
Re.
RPS
Ria
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
ASP
noun, any of several venomous snakes, especially the Egyptian cobra or the horned viper.
REA
ARP
noun, Bill, pen name of Smith, Charles Henry.
ARS
REC
noun, recreation.
pes
noun, a foot or footlike part.
too
Idioms, only too. only (def 10).
ase
ASI
ASN
Aso
noun, Mount, a volcanic mountain in Japan, in central Kyushu, noted for its vast caldera. 5223 feet (1593 meters).
pea
noun, the round, edible seed of a widely cultivated plant, Pisum sativum, of the legume family.
RCT
PCS
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.
ASR
ASS
noun, a long-eared, slow, patient, sure-footed domesticated mammal, Equus asinus, related to the horse, used chiefly as a beast of burden.
PCI
toe
noun, one of the terminal digits of the human foot.
res
noun, an object or thing; matter.
ast
TNT
ret
verb (used with object), to soak in water or expose to moisture, as flax or hemp, to facilitate the removal of the fiber from the woody tissue by partial rotting.
Tor
noun, a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
RCN
aor
Rai
noun, a style of Algerian popular music played on electric guitar, synthesizer, and percussion instruments.
APC
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.
API
abbreviation, Also, A.P.I. American Petroleum Institute.
Rae
noun, John, 1813–93, Scottish surgeon and Arctic explorer.
tra
tr.
Tpr
TPN
TPI
PIN
noun, a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood, metal, etc., used to fasten, support, or attach things.
tot
noun, a small child.
RCA
RAN
noun, a sea goddess who drags down ships and drowns sailors: the wife of Aegir.
APS
Rap
noun, a quick, smart, or light blow:
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:
ARC
noun, Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
RAS
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
ARE
noun, a measure of surface area; 1 are is equal to1/100 (0.01) of a hectare (100 square meters or 119.6 square yards). Abbreviation: a.
rat
noun, any of several long-tailed rodents of the family Muridae, of the genus Rattus and related genera, distinguished from the mouse by being larger.
PIC
noun, a movie.
PIA
noun, a female given name.
Pr.
SAP
noun, the juice or vital circulating fluid of a plant, especially of a woody plant.
PEI
noun, I(eoh) M(ing) [yoh ming] /yoʊ mɪŋ/ (Show IPA), born 1917, U.S. architect, born in China.
SRS
NIA
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:
Sta
St.
SST
SSR
SSN
SSI
SSE
SSC
SSA
ss.
SRI
noun, a Hindu title of address prefixed to the name of a deity, holy person, etc.
en-
Sr.
spt
SPS
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).
eon
noun, an indefinitely long period of time; age.
NES
EOS
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of the dawn, identified by the Romans with Aurora.
Ep.
EPA
Sin
noun, transgression of divine law:
SPR
NEP
noun, New Economic Policy.
NEC
NIC
noun, a newly industrialized/industrializing country:
EIS
EPT
CTA
SEN
noun, a money of account of Japan, the 100th part of a yen, now used only in certain quotations, as on foreign exchange.
Noe
noun, Noah (def 1).
NOC
NNP
NNE
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.
nit
noun, the egg of a parasitic insect, especially of a louse, often attached to a hair or a fiber of clothing.
CRP
CRS
CRT
CSO
CSR
CST
cte
eir
ctn
plural, carton.
SER
noun, a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
eo-
ETA
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
ea.
ean
ear
noun, the organ of hearing and equilibrium in vertebrates, in humans consisting of an external ear that gathers sound vibrations, a middle ear in which the vibrations resonate against the tympanic membrane, and a fluid-filled internal ear that maintains balance and that conducts the tympanic vibrations to the auditory nerve, which transmits them as impulses to the brain.
Nip
noun, an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite:
EAS
noun, the Akkadian god of wisdom, the son of Apsu and father of Marduk: the counterpart of Enki.
eat
noun, eats, Informal. food.
ec-
ECA
SES
noun, the syllable used for the seventh tone of a scale and sometimes for the tone B.
EPS
ERA
noun, a period of time marked by distinctive character, events, etc.:
NOP
SOS
noun, any call for help:
ite
ITC
INN
noun, a commercial establishment that provides lodging, food, etc., for the public, especially travelers; small hotel.
ITA
ist
SOC
noun, sociology or a class or course in sociology.
ISR
SPA
noun, a mineral spring, or a locality in which such springs exist.
Son
noun, a male child or person in relation to his parents.
ise
sot
noun, a drunkard.
ISA
Is.
noun, (used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
ITO
noun, Prince Hirobumi [hee-raw-boo-mee] /ˈhi rɔˈbu mi/ (Show IPA), 1841–1909, Japanese statesman.
IRS
IOC
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 = .
IRO
ior
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.
IRC
IOT
Ir.
Soo
noun, the, Canadian. Sault Ste. Marie.
IPA
SOP
noun, a piece of solid food, as bread, for dipping in liquid food.
IPO
ine
NCO
SIP
noun, an instance of sipping; a small taste of a liquid:
ETO
NEA
SIR
noun, a respectful or formal term of address used to a man:
ERP
ERS
noun, ervil.
ne-
ERT
ESA
Esc
sis
noun, sister.
Nat
noun, a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.
ESR
ess
noun, the letter S, s.
SIT
verb, (in prescriptions) may it be.
ETR
ina
noun, a female given name.
Nap
noun, a brief period of sleep, especially one taken during daytime:
ETS
ics
IRA
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
io-
Ia.
ian
noun, a male given name, Scottish form of John.
IAS
ICA
noun, Portuguese name of Putumayo.
Nan
noun, naan.
nae
adverb, no1 ; not.
ier
in.
SEI
noun, sei whale.
CSA
CPS
OPS
noun, the ancient Roman goddess of plenty, and the wife of Saturn and mother of Jupiter: identified with the Greek goddess Rhea.
San
noun, a member of a nomadic aboriginal people of southern Africa.
cep
noun, an edible mushroom, Boletus edulis, that grows wild under pine or other evergreen trees: prized for its flavor.
ose
ORT
noun, Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
TTS
ipr
Ore
noun, a metal-bearing mineral or rock, or a native metal, that can be mined at a profit.
orc
noun, any of several cetaceans, as a grampus.
SAR
Ora
noun, plural of os2 .
TAR
noun, any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
opt
Verb phrases, opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
CIA
OSO
CIE
TAP
noun, a light but audible blow:
TAO
noun, (in philosophical Taoism) that in virtue of which all things happen or exist.
CPR
ope
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
OPA
OOT
sc.
Tan
noun, the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun or open air.
CNN
CNO
oon
Tai
noun, any of several sparoid fishes of the Pacific Ocean, as Pagrus major (red tai) a food fish of Japan.
CEO
OSP
CNS
RSS
pc.
Pa.
ROT
noun, the process of rotting.
CAR
noun, an automobile.
OTS
ote
OTA
ot-
RPO
Rs.
CAS
verb (used with or without object), to call, as to call an animal toward one; urge forward by calling.
RSA
RSE
rt.
OSS
rte
RTS
TEC
noun, detective.
So.
Sp.
SRO
SAC
noun, a baglike structure in an animal, plant, or fungus, as one containing fluid.
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.
TCS
TCA
SAE
TAT
verb (used with or without object), to do, or make by, tatting.
CEA
TAE
preposition, to.
CIP
NSC
STP
OAS
oar
noun, a long shaft with a broad blade at one end, used as a lever for rowing or otherwise propelling or steering a boat.
COT
noun, a light portable bed, especially one of canvas on a folding frame.
sea
noun, the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface.
se-
COP
noun, a police officer.
OAP
OAO
OTC
OSA
op.
Oca
noun, a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
COS
noun, romaine.
Oc.
SCS
NPR
SCP
Npt
nr.
NRA
NRC
NSA
CPA
OAT
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
CPI
OIt
o-o
noun, any of several species of Hawaiian honey eaters of the genus Moho, especially the extinct M. nobilis, of the island of Hawaii, that had black plumage and two tufts of yellow plumes used to make ceremonial robes for the Hawaiian kings.
oo-
ons
ONR
STI
ONI
one
noun, the first and lowest whole number, being a cardinal number; unity.
CPO
ONA
noun, a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
OIr
OES
noun, the fifteenth letter of the English alphabet, a vowel.
COO
noun, a cooing sound.
OCR
OCS
OEO
oic
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.
No
noun, an utterance of the word “no.”.
AO
IP
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.
PI
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
PE
noun, the 17th letter of the Hebrew 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.
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.
RP
PO
noun, a chamber pot.
TI
noun, the syllable for the seventh tone of a diatonic scale.
TT
RA
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
TC
SA
i.
TN
RC
RI
RN
SI
noun, the syllable used for the seventh tone of a scale and sometimes for the tone B.
TA
noun, the 16th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
T1
t.
TP
et
verb, a simple past tense of eat.
SN
CE
ic
E.
noun, Edward (St. John) 1925–2000, U.S. writer and illustrator.
RO
OA
R.
OE
noun, oy2 .
NP
NI
TE
noun, ti1 .
NC
NA
adverb, no1 .
N.
er
interjection, (used to express or represent a pause, hesitation, uncertainty, etc.).
O.
EI
S.
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