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plutocracies
noun, the rule or power of wealth or of the wealthy.
Telescopium
noun, the Telescope, a small southern constellation between Ara and Corona Austrinus.
ceroplastic
adjective, pertaining to modeling in wax.
cleistocarp
noun, cleistothecium.
mesocratic
adjective, (of an igneous rock) composed of light and dark minerals in nearly equal amounts.
ectromelia
noun, Medicine/Medical. the congenital absence or imperfection of a limb or limbs.
complicate
verb (used with object), to make complex, intricate, involved, or difficult:
latecomers
noun, a person who arrives late:
ericaceous
adjective, belonging to the Ericaceae, the heath family of plants.
imprecates
verb (used with object), to invoke or call down (evil or curses), as upon a person.
pulsometer
noun, a pulsimeter.
psalterium
noun, the omasum.
cacomistle
noun, Also, cacomixle [kak-uh-mis-uh l, -mik-suh l] /ˈkæk əˌmɪs əl, -ˌmɪk səl/ (Show IPA). Also called bassarisk, ringtail, coon cat. a carnivorous animal, Bassariscus astutus, of Mexico and the southwestern U.S., related to the raccoon but smaller, with a sharper snout and longer tail.
Speculator
noun, a person who is engaged in commercial or financial speculation.
percolates
noun, a percolated liquid.
time-lapse
adjective, done by means of time-lapse photography:
replicates
noun, something that is replicated, as an experiment or procedure.
sclerotium
noun, a vegetative, resting food-storage body in certain higher fungi, composed of a compact mass of hardened mycelia.
space-time
noun, Also called space-time continuum. the four-dimensional continuum, having three spatial coordinates and one temporal coordinate, in which all physical quantities may be located.
Cretaceous
noun, (initial capital letter) Geology. the Cretaceous Period or System.
Ptolemaeus
noun, a walled plain in the third quadrant of the face of the moon: about 90 miles (144 km) in diameter.
pectoralis
noun, either of two muscles on each side of the upper and anterior part of the thorax, the action of the larger (pectoralis major) assisting in drawing the shoulder forward and rotating the arm inward, and the action of the smaller (pectoralis minor) assisting in drawing the shoulder downward and forward.
clistocarp
noun, cleistocarp.
spermaceti
noun, a pearly white, waxy, translucent solid, obtained from the oil in the head of the sperm whale: used chiefly in cosmetics and candles, and as an emollient.
circle-out
noun, iris-out.
petroleums
noun, an oily, thick, flammable, usually dark-colored liquid that is a form of bitumen or a mixture of various hydrocarbons, occurring naturally in various parts of the world and commonly obtained by drilling: used in a natural or refined state as fuel, or separated by distillation into gasoline, naphtha, benzene, kerosene, paraffin, etc.
telescopic
adjective, of, relating to, or of the nature of a telescope.
circulates
verb (used with object), to cause to pass from place to place, person to person, etc.; disseminate; distribute:
meliaceous
adjective, belonging to the Meliaceae, the mahogany family of plants.
meliorates
verb (used with or without object), ameliorate.
periosteum
noun, the normal investment of bone, consisting of a dense, fibrous outer layer, to which muscles attach, and a more delicate, inner layer capable of forming bone.
septarium
noun, a concretionary nodule or mass, usually of calcium carbonate or of argillaceous carbonate of iron, traversed within by a network of cracks filled with calcite and other minerals.
periclase
noun, a cubic mineral, native magnesia, MgO, occurring usually in metamorphosed dolomite.
prosecute
verb (used with object), Law. to institute legal proceedings against (a person). to seek to enforce or obtain by legal process. to conduct criminal proceedings in court against.
costumier
noun, costumer (def 1).
coruscate
verb (used without object), to emit vivid flashes of light; sparkle; scintillate; gleam.
epistoler
noun, Also, epistolist. a writer of an epistle.
ulcerates
verb (used with object), to cause an ulcer on or in:
percolate
noun, a percolated liquid.
peristome
noun, Botany. the one or two circles of small, pointed, toothlike appendages around the orifice of a capsule or urn of mosses, appearing when the lid is removed.
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.
spermato-
corpuscle
noun, Biology. an unattached cell, especially of a kind that floats freely, as a blood or lymph cell.
peculiars
noun, a property or privilege belonging exclusively or characteristically to a person.
copemates
noun, an antagonist; opponent.
pearlites
noun, Metallurgy. a microscopic lamellar structure found in iron or steel, composed of alternating layers of ferrite and cementite.
copesetic
adjective, copacetic.
peccaries
noun, any of several piglike hoofed mammals of the genus Tayassu, of North and South America, as T. tajacu (collared peccary, or javelina) having a dark gray coat with a white collar.
spiculate
adjective, having the form of a spicule.
celeriacs
noun, a variety of celery, Apium graveolens rapaceum, of the parsley family, having a large, edible, turniplike root.
copremias
noun, poisoning due to the presence of fecal matter in the blood.
pectorals
noun, Anatomy. a pectoral part or organ, as a pectoral muscle.
peculates
verb (used with or without object), to steal or take dishonestly (money, especially public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle.
copulates
adjective, connected; joined.
Ptolemaic
adjective, of or relating to Ptolemy or his system of astronomy.
cauteries
noun, an escharotic substance, electric current, or hot iron used to destroy tissue.
sectorial
adjective, of or relating to a sector.
corelates
verb (used with object), to correlate.
spermatic
adjective, of, relating to, or resembling sperm; seminal; generative.
mousetrap
noun, a trap for mice, especially one consisting of a rectangular wooden base on which a metal spring is mounted.
mouse-ear
noun, any of various plants having small, hairy leaves, as the hawkweed, Hieracium pilosella, or the forget-me-not, Myosotis palustris.
reticules
noun, a small purse or bag, originally of network but later of silk, rayon, etc.
castoreum
noun, castor1 (def 1).
Ptolemies
noun, (Claudius Ptolemaeus) flourished a.d. 127–151, Hellenistic mathematician, astronomer, and geographer in Alexandria.
Carmelite
noun, a mendicant friar belonging to a religious order founded at Mt. Carmel, Palestine, in the 12th century; White Friar.
price-cut
verb (used with object), to reduce the price of, especially to gain a competitive advantage.
speculate
verb (used without object), to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause).
autoecism
noun, the development of the entire life cycle of a parasitic fungus on a single host or group of hosts.
elastomer
noun, an elastic substance occurring naturally, as natural rubber, or produced synthetically, as butyl rubber or neoprene.
poultries
noun, domesticated fowl collectively, especially those valued for their meat and eggs, as chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and guinea fowl.
poultices
noun, a soft, moist mass of cloth, bread, meal, herbs, etc., applied hot as a medicament to the body.
mesorecta
noun, the mesentery of the rectum.
troupials
noun, any of several American birds of the family Icteridae, especially one with brilliantly colored plumage, as Icterus icterus, of South America.
Mescalero
noun, a member of a group of Apache Indians who originally inhabited northern Mexico and the southwestern U.S. east of the Rio Grande, have intermarried with the Chiricahua and Lipan, and are presently situated in New Mexico.
cruelties
noun, the state or quality of being cruel.
ectoplasm
noun, Biology. the outer portion of the cytoplasm of a cell. Compare endoplasm.
pistoleer
noun, a person, especially a soldier, who uses or is armed with a pistol.
meliorate
verb (used with or without object), ameliorate.
practices
noun, habitual or customary performance; operation:
sleepcoat
noun, a lightweight, knee-length garment for sleep or lounging, styled like a pajama top and having a sash.
austemper
verb (used with object), to harden (steel) by heating and quenching to render it austenitic.
rolamites
noun, (sometimes initial capital letter) an almost frictionless mechanical device consisting of a flexible metal band formed in an S-shaped loop around moving rollers.
McAlester
noun, a city in E Oklahoma.
auriscope
noun, otoscope.
materiels
noun, the aggregate of things used or needed in any business, undertaking, or operation (distinguished from personnel).
cutleries
noun, cutting instruments collectively, especially knives for cutting food.
plectrums
noun, a small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc.
Masoretic
adjective, of or relating to the Masorah or the Masoretes.
metascope
noun, a device for converting infrared radiation into visible light.
praelects
verb (used without object), prelect.
proclaims
verb (used with object), to announce or declare in an official or formal manner:
piclorams
noun, a colorless powder, C 6 H 3 Cl 3 N 2 O 2 , used as a systemic herbicide for controlling annual weeds and deep-rooted perennials on noncrop land.
capsomere
noun, any of the protein subunits of a capsid.
petroleum
noun, an oily, thick, flammable, usually dark-colored liquid that is a form of bitumen or a mixture of various hydrocarbons, occurring naturally in various parts of the world and commonly obtained by drilling: used in a natural or refined state as fuel, or separated by distillation into gasoline, naphtha, benzene, kerosene, paraffin, etc.
caprioles
noun, a caper or leap.
spectacle
noun, anything presented to the sight or view, especially something of a striking or impressive kind:
copasetic
adjective, copacetic.
temporals
noun, a temporal possession, estate, or the like; temporality.
creamcups
noun, a Californian plant, Platystemon californicus, of the poppy family, having narrow leaves and small, pale-yellow or cream-colored flowers.
mislocate
verb (used with object), to misplace.
miscreate
adjective, miscreated.
camporees
noun, a small camp gathering of boy scouts or girl scouts, usually from a region or district (distinguished from jamboree).
preatomic
adjective, of or relating to the period of history preceding the atomic age.
prelatism
noun, prelacy; episcopacy.
prelacies
noun, the office or dignity of a prelate, or high-ranking member of the Christian clergy.
simulacre
noun, simulacrum.
someplace
adverb, somewhere.
precocial
adjective, (of an animal species) active and able to move freely from birth or hatching and requiring little parental care (opposed to altricial).
electrums
noun, an amber-colored alloy of gold and silver used in ancient times.
micaceous
adjective, consisting of, containing, or resembling mica.
simulator
noun, a person or thing that simulates.
electrics
noun, Railroads. an electric locomotive. Informal. a railroad operated by electricity.
salimeter
noun, salinometer.
leucemias
noun, leukemia.
salometer
noun, salinometer.
scolecite
noun, a monoclinic white zeolite mineral, a hydrous calcium aluminum silicate, CaAl 2 Si 3 O 10⋅, 3H 2 O, occurring in masses and in needle-shaped crystals.
pastorium
noun, a Baptist parsonage.
suctorial
adjective, adapted for sucking or suction, as an organ; functioning as a sucker for imbibing or adhering.
aeropulse
noun, pulsejet engine.
aerolites
noun, a meteorite consisting mainly of stony matter.
replicate
noun, something that is replicated, as an experiment or procedure.
sporulate
verb (used without object), to produce spores.
real-time
noun, Computers. the actual time elapsed in the performance of a computation by a computer, the result of the computation being required for the continuation of a physical process.
acusector
noun, a needle for cutting tissue by means of a high-frequency electric current.
euplastic
adjective, capable of being transformed into organized tissue.
parecious
adjective, paroicous.
circulate
verb (used with object), to cause to pass from place to place, person to person, etc.; disseminate; distribute:
scopulate
adjective, broom-shaped; brushlike.
saprolite
noun, soft, disintegrated, usually more or less decomposed rock remaining in its original place.
ice-cream
noun, a frozen food containing cream or milk and butterfat, sugar, flavoring, and sometimes eggs.
completes
adjective, having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full:
sclerotic
adjective, Also, scleral. Anatomy. of or relating to the sclera.
Sterculia
noun, any of various tropical trees of the genus Sterculia, of which some species are grown as ornamentals and some are the source of commercially valuable wood.
sclerotia
noun, a vegetative, resting food-storage body in certain higher fungi, composed of a compact mass of hardened mycelia.
accoutres
verb (used with object), accouter.
accouters
verb (used with object), to equip or outfit, especially with military clothes, equipment, etc.
imprecate
verb (used with object), to invoke or call down (evil or curses), as upon a person.
sceptical
adjective, skeptical.
clear-cut
noun, a section of forest where all trees have been cut down for harvesting.
impacters
noun, a person or thing that impacts.
osmeteria
noun, a glandular process on the first thoracic segment of many caterpillars that emits a noxious odor to ward off predators.
imposture
noun, the action or practice of imposing fraudulently upon others.
relocates
verb (used with object), to move (a building, company, etc.) to a different location:
scapolite
noun, any of a group of minerals of variable composition, essentially silicates of aluminum, calcium, and sodium, occurring as massive aggregates or tetragonal crystals.
complects
verb (used with object), to interweave; intertwine.
occultism
noun, belief in the existence of secret, mysterious, or supernatural agencies.
latecomer
noun, a person who arrives late:
urceolate
adjective, shaped like a pitcher; swelling out like the body of a pitcher and contracted at the orifice, as a corolla.
ceraceous
adjective, waxlike; waxy:
compliers
noun, a person, group, etc., that complies.
Patroclus
noun, Classical Mythology. a friend of Achilles, who was slain by Hector at Troy.
Cerastium
noun, any of various low-growing plants of the genus Cerastium, having leaves covered with whitish or grayish down and small white flowers, and including mouse-ear chickweed and snow-in-summer.
esoterica
plural noun, things understood by or meant for a select few; recondite matters or items.
celeriac
noun, a variety of celery, Apium graveolens rapaceum, of the parsley family, having a large, edible, turniplike root.
calipers
noun, Usually, calipers. an instrument for measuring thicknesses and internal or external diameters inaccessible to a scale, consisting usually of a pair of adjustable pivoted legs.
meteoric
adjective, of, relating to, or consisting of meteors.
calorics
noun, heat.
outcries
noun, a strong and usually public expression of protest, indignation, or the like.
computer
noun, a programmable electronic device designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations. Mainframes, desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones are some of the different types of computers. Compare analog computer, digital computer.
scleroma
noun, a tumorlike hardening of tissue.
sclerite
noun, any chitinous, calcareous, or similar hard part, plate, spicule, or the like.
pilaster
noun, a shallow rectangular feature projecting from a wall, having a capital and base and usually imitating the form of a column.
coal-pit
noun, a pit where coal is dug.
meticals
noun, a brass coin and monetary unit of Mozambique, equal to 100 centavos: replaced the escudo in 1980.
calipees
noun, the part of a turtle next to the lower shield, consisting of a yellowish gelatinous substance, considered a delicacy.
picrates
noun, a salt or ester of picric acid.
mesolite
noun, a mineral variety of the zeolite group, intermediate in chemical composition between natrolite and scolecite.
coalesce
verb (used with object), to cause to unite in one body or mass.
mesocarp
noun, the middle layer of pericarp, as the fleshy part of certain fruits.
calicoes
noun, a plain-woven cotton cloth printed with a figured pattern, usually on one side.
milepost
noun, any of a series of posts set up to mark distance by miles, as along a highway, or an individual post showing the distance to or from a place.
temperas
noun, a technique of painting in which an emulsion consisting of water and pure egg yolk or a mixture of egg and oil is used as a binder or medium, characterized by its lean film-forming properties and rapid drying rate.
templars
noun, a member of a religious military order founded by Crusaders in Jerusalem about 1118, and suppressed in 1312.
outsleep
verb (used with object), to sleep through or later than (a specified time).
ceramist
noun, a person who makes ceramics.
outpaces
verb (used with object), to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance:
outraces
verb (used with object), to race or run faster than:
simulate
adjective, Archaic. simulated.
ceramics
noun, (used with a singular verb) the art or technology of making objects of clay and similar materials treated by firing.
camisole
noun, a short garment worn underneath a sheer bodice to conceal the underwear.
pictures
noun, a visual representation of a person, object, or scene, as a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.:
outplace
verb (used with object), to provide outplacement for.
oleaster
noun, an ornamental shrub or small tree, Elaeagnus angustifolia, of Eurasia, having fragrant yellow flowers and an olivelike fruit.
clampers
noun, a clamp; pincer.
outleaps
verb (used with object), to leap ahead of or over.
metrical
adjective, pertaining to meter or poetic measure.
celature
noun, the art of embossing metal.
crimples
verb (used with or without object), to wrinkle.
piecrust
noun, the crust or shell of a pie.
calumets
noun, a long-stemmed, ornamented tobacco pipe used by North American Indians on ceremonial occasions, especially in token of peace.
outliers
noun, something that lies outside the main body or group that it is a part of, as a cow far from the rest of the herd, or a distant island belonging to a cluster of islands:
calciums
noun, a silver-white divalent metal, occurring combined in limestone, chalk, gypsum, etc., occurring also in vertebrates and other animals, as a component of bone, skeletal mass, shell, etc., and as a necessary element in nerve conduction, heartbeat, muscle contraction, and many other physiological functions. Symbol: Ca; atomic weight: 40.08; atomic number: 20; specific gravity: 1.55 at 20°C.
caltrops
noun, any of several plants having spiny heads or fruit, as those of the genera Tribulus and Kallstroemia, or the star thistle, Centaurea calcitrapa.
crispate
adjective, (of a leaf) having curly or wavy edges.
saucepot
noun, a cooking pot having a handle on each side and a close-fitting lid, used especially for stewing and simmering.
calcites
noun, one of the commonest minerals, calcium carbonate, CaCO 3 , found in a great variety of crystalline forms: a major constituent of limestone, marble, and chalk; calc-spar.
muriates
noun, (not in scientific use) any chloride, especially potassium chloride, KCl, used as a fertilizer.
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.
plaister
noun, verb (used with object), plaster.
clotures
noun, a method of closing a debate and causing an immediate vote to be taken on the question.
auricles
noun, Anatomy. the projecting outer portion of the ear; pinna. Also called auricular appendage. an ear-shaped appendage projecting from each atrium of the heart. (loosely) the atrium.
cuprites
noun, a mineral, cuprous oxide, Cu 2 O, occurring in red crystals and brown to black granular masses: an ore of copper.
aureoles
noun, a radiance surrounding the head or the whole figure in the representation of a sacred personage.
curacies
noun, the office or position of a curate.
Oresteia
noun, a trilogy of tragic dramas (458 b.c.) by Aeschylus, consisting of the Agamemnon, the Choëphori, and the Eumenides.
materiel
noun, the aggregate of things used or needed in any business, undertaking, or operation (distinguished from personnel).
operates
verb (used with object), to manage or use (a machine, device, etc.):
atropism
noun, poisoning resulting from atropine or belladonna.
pleasure
noun, the state or feeling of being pleased.
plectrum
noun, a small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc.
scapulo-
tiresome
adjective, causing or liable to cause a person to tire; wearisome:
Tirolese
adjective, noun, Tyrolese.
Masorete
noun, one of the writers or compilers of the Masorah.
tea-rose
noun, any of several cultivated varieties of roses having a scent resembling that of tea.
osculate
verb (used with object), to bring into close contact or union.
Clematis
noun, any of numerous plants or woody vines of the genus Clematis, including many species cultivated for their showy, variously colored flowers.
cruciate
adjective, shaped like a cross; cross-shaped.
tramples
noun, the act of trampling.
camporee
noun, a small camp gathering of boy scouts or girl scouts, usually from a region or district (distinguished from jamboree).
sclerema
noun, sclerosis, or hardening, especially of the skin.
crumpets
noun, a round soft unsweetened bread resembling a muffin, cooked on a griddle or the like, and often toasted.
computes
noun, computation:
crumples
noun, an irregular fold or wrinkle produced by crumpling.
meropias
noun, partial blindness.
Roumelia
noun, Rumelia.
pearlite
noun, Metallurgy. a microscopic lamellar structure found in iron or steel, composed of alternating layers of ferrite and cementite.
piscator
noun, fisherman.
P-Celtic
noun, the subbranch of Celtic in which the Proto-Indo-European kw -sound became a p -sound. Welsh, Breton, Cornish, and Gaulish belong to P-Celtic.
matrices
noun, something that constitutes the place or point from which something else originates, takes form, or develops:
opalesce
verb (used without object), to exhibit a play of colors like that of the opal.
treacles
noun, contrived or unrestrained sentimentality:
Timorese
noun, a native or inhabitant of Timor.
copemate
noun, an antagonist; opponent.
rosulate
adjective, forming a rosette or rosettes.
muralist
noun, an artist who paints murals, especially an artist associated with muralism.
autecism
noun, autoecism.
muscatel
noun, a sweet wine made from muscat grapes.
claimers
noun, a person who makes a claim; claimant.
picotees
noun, a variety of carnation, tulip, etc., having an outer margin of another color.
copremia
noun, poisoning due to the presence of fecal matter in the blood.
cortical
adjective, Anatomy. of, pertaining to, resembling, or consisting of cortex.
casimere
noun, cassimere.
peculiar
noun, a property or privilege belonging exclusively or characteristically to a person.
particle
noun, a minute portion, piece, fragment, or amount; a tiny or very small bit:
comparts
verb (used with object), to separate or mark out in parts; subdivide.
Pericles
noun, c495–429 b.c, Athenian statesman.
perilous
adjective, involving or full of grave risk or peril; hazardous; dangerous:
compares
noun, comparison:
compacts
noun, a small case containing a mirror, face powder, a puff, and sometimes rouge.
parolees
noun, a person who is released from prison on parole.
complier
noun, a person, group, etc., that complies.
mortices
noun, a notch, hole, groove, or slot made in a piece of wood or the like to receive a tenon of the same dimensions.
perlites
noun, a volcanic glass in which concentric fractures impart a distinctive structure resembling masses of small spheroids, used as a plant growth medium.
cosmetic
noun, a powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc.
permutes
verb (used with object), to alter; change.
costumer
noun, a person who makes, sells, or rents costumes, as for theatrical productions.
cetaceum
noun, spermaceti.
peculate
verb (used with or without object), to steal or take dishonestly (money, especially public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle.
Topelius
noun, Zakarias [sah-kah-ree-ahs] /ˌsɑ kɑˈri ɑs/ (Show IPA), 1818–98, Finnish poet and novelist.
compeers
noun, an equal in rank, ability, accomplishment, etc.; peer; colleague.
perclose
noun, parclose.
carousel
noun, merry-go-round (def 1).
compleat
adjective, highly skilled and accomplished in all aspects; complete; total:
corelate
verb (used with object), to correlate.
complete
adjective, having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full:
complice
noun, an accomplice or associate.
pelorias
noun, regularity of structure occurring abnormally in flowers normally irregular.
Seleucia
noun, an ancient city in Iraq, on the Tigris River: capital of the Seleucid empire.
semplice
adjective, adverb, simple; straightforward.
coracles
noun, a small, round, or very broad boat made of wickerwork or interwoven laths covered with a waterproof layer of animal skin, canvas, tarred or oiled cloth, or the like: used in Wales, Ireland, and parts of western England.
complect
verb (used with object), to interweave; intertwine.
peltries
noun, fur skins; pelts collectively.
percales
noun, a closely woven, smooth-finished, plain or printed cotton cloth, used for bed sheets, clothing, etc.
compiles
verb (used with object), to put together (documents, selections, or other materials) in one book or work.
compiler
noun, a person who compiles.
Moultrie
noun, William, 1730–1805, U.S. general.
Peiraeus
noun, Piraeus.
competes
verb (used without object), to strive to outdo another for acknowledgment, a prize, supremacy, profit, etc.; engage in a contest; vie:
copulate
adjective, connected; joined.
marplots
noun, a person who mars or defeats a plot, design, or project by meddling.
comperes
noun, a host, master of ceremonies, or the like, especially of a stage revue or television program.
corselet
noun, Also, corselette. a woman's lightweight foundation garment combining a brassiere and girdle in one piece.
musicale
noun, a music program forming the main part of a social occasion.
moralist
noun, a person who teaches or inculcates morality.
causerie
noun, an informal talk or chat.
octuples
noun, Rowing. a shell rowed by a crew of eight, each rower using a pair of oars.
capriole
noun, a caper or leap.
caprices
noun, a sudden, unpredictable change, as of one's mind or the weather.
tempuras
noun, seafood or vegetables dipped in batter and deep-fried.
muricate
adjective, covered with short, sharp points.
petrolic
adjective, of, relating to, or produced from petroleum.
sericate
adjective, sericeous; silky.
petrosal
adjective, petrous; hard or stony.
occupies
adjective, (usually initial capital letter) of or relating to a protest about a social or political issue, as in Occupy movement; Occupy protest; Occupy candidate:
misplace
verb (used with object), to put in a wrong place.
Capriote
noun, a native or inhabitant of Capri.
Pactolus
noun, a small river in Asia Minor, in ancient Lydia: famous for the gold washed from its sands.
temporal
noun, a temporal possession, estate, or the like; temporality.
coistrel
noun, a scoundrel; knave.
capelets
noun, a short cape usually covering just the shoulders.
pectoral
noun, Anatomy. a pectoral part or organ, as a pectoral muscle.
picloram
noun, a colorless powder, C 6 H 3 Cl 3 N 2 O 2 , used as a systemic herbicide for controlling annual weeds and deep-rooted perennials on noncrop land.
citreous
adjective, lemon-yellow; greenish-yellow.
cremates
verb (used with object), to reduce (a dead body) to ashes by fire, especially as a funeral rite.
campsite
noun, a place used or suitable for camping.
occiputs
noun, the back part of the head or skull.
circlets
noun, a small circle.
Sculptor
noun, a person who practices the art of sculpture.
petioles
noun, Botany. the slender stalk by which a leaf is attached to the stem; leafstalk.
petalous
adjective, having petals.
complies
verb (used without object), to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree (sometimes followed by with):
tiercels
noun, tercel.
Coulters
noun, colter.
septimal
adjective, of or based on the number seven.
petiolar
adjective, of, relating to, or growing from a petiole.
carioles
noun, a small, open, two-wheeled vehicle.
moperies
noun, mopish behavior.
couplers
noun, a person or thing that couples or links together.
Coliseum
noun, Also, colosseum. an amphitheater, stadium, large theater, or other special building for public meetings, sporting events, exhibitions, etc.
couplets
noun, a pair of successive lines of verse, especially a pair that rhyme and are of the same length.
Moluccas
plural noun, a group of islands in Indonesia, between Sulawesi (Celebes) and New Guinea. About 30,000 sq. mi. (78,000 sq. km).
comprise
Idioms, be comprised of, to consist of; be composed of:
captures
noun, the act of capturing.
Serapeum
noun, a place, as a burial site, building, or group of buildings, dedicated to Serapis.
captious
adjective, apt to notice and make much of trivial faults or defects; faultfinding; difficult to please.
moisture
noun, condensed or diffused liquid, especially water:
parclose
noun, (in a church) a screen dividing one area from another, as a chapel from an aisle.
Capsicum
noun, any plant of the genus Capsicum, of the nightshade family, as C. annuum, the common pepper of the garden, occurring in many varieties.
curtails
noun, a horizontal, spiral termination to the lower end of a stair railing.
melitose
noun, raffinose.
customer
noun, a person who purchases goods or services from another; buyer; patron.
ultraism
noun, extremism.
ulcerate
verb (used with object), to cause an ulcer on or in:
promisee
noun, a person to whom a promise is made.
surplice
noun, a loose-fitting, broad-sleeved white vestment, worn over the cassock by clergy and choristers.
Epicaste
noun, Jocasta.
epicures
noun, a person who cultivates a refined taste, especially in food and wine; connoisseur.
protease
noun, any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolytic degradation of proteins or polypeptides to smaller amino acid polymers.
leucomas
noun, leukoma.
protiums
noun, the lightest and most common isotope of hydrogen. Symbol: H 1.
leucites
noun, a whitish or grayish mineral, potassium aluminum silicate, KAlSi 2 O 6 , found in alkali volcanic rocks.
suricate
noun, a small, burrowing South African carnivore, Suricata suricatta, of a grayish color with dark bands across the back, related to the mongooses and having social behavior similar to that of prairie dogs.
amputees
noun, a person who has lost all or part of an arm, hand, leg, etc., by amputation.
epitomes
noun, a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class:
leucemia
noun, leukemia.
reticule
noun, a small purse or bag, originally of network but later of silk, rayon, etc.
epsomite
noun, the natural form of Epsom salt, Mg 2 SO 4 ⋅7H 2 O, found as a crust in caves and lake deposits.
Pulesati
plural noun, the ancient Assyrian name of the Philistines.
altruism
noun, the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism).
pulsator
noun, something that pulsates, beats, or throbs.
spiccato
adjective, (of violin music) performed with short, abrupt, rebounding motions of the bow.
lempiras
noun, a paper money and monetary unit of Honduras, equal to 100 centavos. Abbreviation: L.
specular
adjective, pertaining to or having the properties of a mirror.
emulates
adjective, Obsolete. emulous.
Lemaitre
noun, Francois Élie Jules [frahn-swa ey-lee zhyl] /frɑ̃ˈswa eɪˈli ʒül/ (Show IPA), 1835–1915, French critic and dramatist.
prelects
verb (used without object), to lecture or discourse publicly.
electros
noun, electrotype.
precious
noun, a dearly beloved person; darling.
electrum
noun, an amber-colored alloy of gold and silver used in ancient times.
soralium
noun, (in a lichen) a group of soredia.
loricate
adjective, covered with a lorica.
prelates
noun, an ecclesiastic of a high order, as an archbishop, bishop, etc.; a church dignitary.
apterous
adjective, Zoology. wingless, as some insects.
apterium
noun, one of the featherless portions of the skin of a bird.
soupmeat
noun, beef used for making soup stock.
premiate
verb (used with object), to grant a prize or an award to.
spectrum
noun, Physics. an array of entities, as light waves or particles, ordered in accordance with the magnitudes of a common physical property, as wavelength or mass: often the band of colors produced when sunlight is passed through a prism, comprising red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. this band or series of colors together with extensions at the ends that are not visible to the eye, but that can be studied by means of photography, heat effects, etc., and that are produced by the dispersion of radiant energy other than ordinary light rays. Compare band spectrum, electromagnetic spectrum, mass spectrum.
emeritus
noun, an emeritus professor, minister, etc.
apomicts
noun, an organism produced by apomixis.
emirates
noun, the office or rank of an emir.
Primates
noun, the order comprising the primates.
spectral
adjective, of or relating to a specter; ghostly; phantom.
emplaces
verb (used with object), to put in place or position:
primulas
noun, primrose (def 1).
proclaim
verb (used with object), to announce or declare in an official or formal manner:
spectro-
resolute
adjective, firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion:
almeries
noun, ambry.
electric
noun, Railroads. an electric locomotive. Informal. a railroad operated by electricity.
accoutre
verb (used with object), accouter.
lacteous
adjective, milky; of the color of milk.
acrotism
noun, absence or weakness of the pulse.
acrostic
noun, a series of lines or verses in which the first, last, or other particular letters when taken in order spell out a word, phrase, etc.
re-claim
verb (used with object), to claim or demand the return or restoration of, as a right, possession, etc.
reclames
noun, publicity; self-advertisement; notoriety.
acoustic
noun, Obsolete. a remedy for deafness or imperfect hearing.
staumrel
noun, a stupid person.
accustom
verb (used with object), to familiarize by custom or use; habituate:
accretes
adjective, Botany. grown together.
accouter
verb (used with object), to equip or outfit, especially with military clothes, equipment, etc.
eucrites
noun, a basic gabbro consisting mainly of bytownite and augite.
imposure
noun, the act of imposing:
impacter
noun, a person or thing that impacts.
acceptor
noun, accepter.
accepter
noun, a person or thing that accepts.
relocate
verb (used with object), to move (a building, company, etc.) to a different location:
impearls
verb (used with object), to form into drops resembling pearls.
importee
noun, an imported person or thing.
implores
verb (used with object), to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat:
utricles
noun, a small sac or baglike body, as an air-filled cavity in a seaweed.
lamister
noun, lamster.
realties
noun, real property or real estate.
upstream
adverb, toward or in the higher part of a stream; against the current.
esoteric
adjective, understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; recondite:
lectures
noun, a speech read or delivered before an audience or class, especially for instruction or to set forth some subject:
escalope
noun, scallop (def 5).
escarole
noun, a broad-leaved form of Cichorium endivia, used in salads. Compare endive (def 1).
Escorial
noun, a building in central Spain, 27 miles (43 km) NW of Madrid, containing a monastery, palace, church, and mausoleum of the Spanish sovereigns: erected 1563–84.
racemose
adjective, Botany. having the form of a raceme. arranged in racemes.
racemous
adjective, racemose.
spiracle
noun, a breathing hole; an opening by which a confined space has communication with the outer air; air hole.
Escurial
noun, Escorial.
spirelet
noun, a small spire, as on a turret.
espalier
noun, a trellis or framework on which the trunk and branches of fruit trees or shrubs are trained to grow in one plane.
eucarpic
adjective, (of a fungus) having only part of the thallus converted into fruiting bodies.
uralites
noun, a fibrous, dark-green hornblende formed by the hydrothermal alteration of pyroxene.
especial
adjective, special; exceptional; outstanding:
estampie
noun, a medieval dance and instrumental form, in several repeated sections, associated chiefly with the trouvères.
ramulose
adjective, having many small branches.
Eteoclus
noun, one of the Seven against Thebes.
spoliate
verb (used with or without object), to plunder, rob, or ruin.
aerolite
noun, a meteorite consisting mainly of stony matter.
replicas
noun, a copy or reproduction of a work of art produced by the maker of the original or under his or her supervision.
replaces
verb (used with object), to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute for (a person or thing):
electro-
Americus
noun, a city in SW central Georgia.
cloister
noun, a covered walk, especially in a religious institution, having an open arcade or colonnade usually opening onto a courtyard.
ectopias
noun, the usually congenital displacement of an organ or part.
posticum
noun, epinaos.
troupial
noun, any of several American birds of the family Icteridae, especially one with brilliantly colored plumage, as Icterus icterus, of South America.
solatium
noun, something given in compensation for inconvenience, loss, injury, or the like; recompense.
eelpouts
noun, any fish of the family Zoarcidae, especially Zoarces viviparus, of Europe.
rolamite
noun, (sometimes initial capital letter) an almost frictionless mechanical device consisting of a flexible metal band formed in an S-shaped loop around moving rollers.
Solarium
noun, a glass-enclosed room, porch, or the like, exposed to the sun's rays, as at a seaside hotel or for convalescents in a hospital.
ectosarc
noun, the ectoplasm of a protozoan (opposed to endosarc).
Socratic
noun, a follower of Socrates.
ateliers
noun, a workshop or studio, especially of an artist, artisan, or designer.
tropical
noun, tropicals, lightweight clothing, suitable for warm, especially summer weather.
Malecite
noun, a member of a North American Indian people of southern and western New Brunswick and northern Maine.
societal
adjective, noting or pertaining to large social groups, or to their activities, customs, etc.
poetries
noun, the art of rhythmical composition, written or spoken, for exciting pleasure by beautiful, imaginative, or elevated thoughts.
polestar
noun, Polaris.
polemist
noun, a person who is engaged or versed in polemics.
polemics
noun, the art or practice of disputation or controversy:
ecclesia
noun, an assembly, especially the popular assembly of ancient Athens.
cuticles
noun, the nonliving epidermis that surrounds the edges of the fingernail or toenail.
polecats
noun, a European mammal, Mustela putorius, of the weasel family, having a blackish fur and ejecting a fetid fluid when attacked or disturbed. Compare ferret1 (def 1).
poultice
noun, a soft, moist mass of cloth, bread, meal, herbs, etc., applied hot as a medicament to the body.
Lucretia
noun, Also, Lucrece [loo-krees] /luˈkris/ (Show IPA). Roman Legend. a Roman woman whose suicide led to the expulsion of the Tarquins and the establishment of the Roman republic.
practise
noun, habitual or customary performance; operation:
Mariupol
noun, a city in SE Ukraine, on the Sea of Azov.
praelect
verb (used without object), prelect.
practice
noun, habitual or customary performance; operation:
curtail
noun, a horizontal, spiral termination to the lower end of a stair railing.
tiercel
noun, tercel.
stumper
noun, a person or thing that stumps.
compart
verb (used with object), to separate or mark out in parts; subdivide.
Maurois
noun, André [ahn-drey] /ɑ̃ˈdreɪ/ (Show IPA), (Émile Salomon Wilhelm Herzog) 1885–1967, French biographer and novelist.
compare
noun, comparison:
compar.
euclase
noun, a rare green or blue mineral, beryllium aluminum silicate, BeAlSiO 4 (OH), occurring in prismatic crystals.
colmars
noun, a city in and the capital of Haut-Rhin, in NE France.
COMPACT
noun, a small case containing a mirror, face powder, a puff, and sometimes rouge.
malices
noun, desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another, either because of a hostile impulse or out of deep-seated meanness:
eucrite
noun, a basic gabbro consisting mainly of bytownite and augite.
Maurist
noun, a member of the Benedictine “Congregation of St. Maur,” founded in France in 1618, distinguished for its scholarship and literary works: suppressed during the French Revolution.
Maltese
noun, a native or inhabitant of Malta.
opiates
noun, a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
colters
noun, a sharp blade or wheel attached to the beam of a plow, used to cut the ground in advance of the plowshare.
comices
comical
adjective, producing laughter; amusing; funny:
compeer
noun, an equal in rank, ability, accomplishment, etc.; peer; colleague.
Laertes
noun, the father of Odysseus.
Euratom
noun, an organization formed in 1957, comprising France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, and West Germany, for coordinated action in developing and marketing their nuclear resources.
lactose
noun, Biochemistry. a disaccharide, C 12 H 22 O 11 , present in milk, that upon hydrolysis yields glucose and galactose.
comatic
adjective, of, relating to, or blurred as a result of a coma.
comates
noun, a mate or companion.
scruple
noun, a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhibits certain actions.
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.
scrotum
noun, the pouch of skin that contains the testes.
Script.
tierces
noun, an old measure of capacity equivalent to one third of a pipe, or 42 wine gallons.
colures
noun, either of two great circles of the celestial sphere intersecting each other at the poles, one passing through both equinoxes and the other through both solstices.
sporule
noun, a spore, especially a small one.
musical
noun, Also called musical comedy. a play or motion picture in which the story line is interspersed with or developed by songs, dances, and the like.
smectic
adjective, noting a mesomorphic state in which the arrangement of the molecules is in layers or planes.
Lautrec
noun, Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri.
sulcate
adjective, having long, narrow grooves or channels, as plant stems, or being furrowed or cleft, as hoofs.
Spirula
noun, any cephalopod of the genus Spirula, having a flat, spiral shell that is partly inside and partly outside the posterior part of the body.
cultism
noun, the practices and devotions of a cult.
maestro
noun, an eminent composer, teacher, or conductor of music:
Scutari
noun, Lake, a lake between NW Albania and Montenegro. About 135 sq. mi. (350 sq. km).
optical
noun, opticals, optical effects.
impers.
Latimer
noun, Hugh, c1470–1555, English Protestant Reformation bishop, reformer, and martyr.
Esparto
noun, any of several grasses, especially Stipa tenacissima, of southern Europe and northern Africa, used for making paper, cordage, etc.
compute
noun, computation:
measure
noun, a unit or standard of measurement:
culprit
noun, a person or other agent guilty of or responsible for an offense or fault.
optimal
adjective, optimum (def 3).
spireme
noun, the threadlike chromatin of a cell nucleus, present during early meiosis or mitosis.
mailers
noun, a person who mails or prepares material for mailing.
latices
noun, a plural of latex.
occiput
noun, the back part of the head or skull.
compile
verb (used with object), to put together (documents, selections, or other materials) in one book or work.
lampers
noun, lampas.
compels
verb (used with object), to force or drive, especially to a course of action:
compere
noun, a host, master of ceremonies, or the like, especially of a stage revue or television program.
cuprite
noun, a mineral, cuprous oxide, Cu 2 O, occurring in red crystals and brown to black granular masses: an ore of copper.
compete
verb (used without object), to strive to outdo another for acknowledgment, a prize, supremacy, profit, etc.; engage in a contest; vie:
lamster
noun, a fugitive from the law.
smelter
noun, a person or thing that smelts.
cupolas
noun, Architecture. a light structure on a dome or roof, serving as a belfry, lantern, or belvedere. a dome, especially one covering a circular or polygonal area.
etoiles
noun, a star or something shaped like a star.
spoiler
noun, a person or thing that spoils.
curtals
noun, a 16th-century bassoon.
splicer
noun, a device used to hold two sections of motion-picture film, recording tape, etc., in proper alignment while they are being spliced together.
martele
adjective, martellato.
suimate
noun, self-mate.
estriol
noun, Biochemistry. an estrogenic hormone, C 18 H 21 (OH) 3 , occurring in urine during pregnancy.
Maurice
noun, German Moritz. 1521–53, German general: elector of Saxony 1547–53.
matures
adjective, complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms:
curates
noun, Chiefly British. a member of the clergy employed to assist a rector or vicar.
stoical
adjective, impassive; characterized by a calm, austere fortitude befitting the Stoics:
curites
noun, a radioactive uranium mineral, Pb 2 U 5 O 17 ·4H 2 O, with adamantine luster, occurring as reddish-brown to deep-yellow needle-shaped crystals, formed by alteration of uraninite.
imarets
noun, (in Turkey) a hospice for pilgrims, travelers, etc.
implore
verb (used with object), to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat:
impresa
noun, a device or emblem.
sclero-
imprest
noun, an advance of money; loan.
impulse
noun, the influence of a particular feeling, mental state, etc.:
coalers
noun, a railroad, ship, etc., used mainly to haul or supply coal.
coaster
noun, a person or thing that coasts.
imputes
verb (used with object), to attribute or ascribe:
stipule
noun, one of a pair of lateral appendages, often leaflike, at the base of a leaf petiole in many plants.
teacups
noun, a cup in which tea is served, usually of small or moderate size.
oleates
noun, Chemistry. an ester or a salt of oleic acid.
ipecacs
noun, the dried root of a shrubby South American plant, Cephaelis ipecacuanha, of the madder family.
Marcuse
noun, Herbert, 1898–1979, U.S. political and social philosopher, born in Germany.
Maspero
noun, Sir Gaston Camille Charles [gas-tawn ka-mee-yuh sharl] /gasˈtɔ̃ kaˈmi yə ʃarl/ (Show IPA), 1846–1916, French Egyptologist.
sterile
adjective, free from living germs or microorganisms; aseptic:
scepter
noun, a rod or wand borne in the hand as an emblem of regal or imperial power.
impaste
verb (used with object), to cover with or enclose in a paste.
imparts
verb (used with object), to make known; tell; relate; disclose:
imports
noun, something that is imported from abroad; an imported commodity or article.
impales
verb (used with object), to fasten, stick, or fix upon a sharpened stake or the like.
operate
verb (used with object), to manage or use (a machine, device, etc.):
cuticle
noun, the nonliving epidermis that surrounds the edges of the fingernail or toenail.
Sceptic
noun, a person who questions the validity or authenticity of something purporting to be factual.
timeous
adjective, timely; sufficiently early.
impacts
noun, the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision:
cloture
noun, a method of closing a debate and causing an immediate vote to be taken on the question.
Marisol
noun, (Marisol Escobar) born 1930, Venezuelan artist, in U.S. since 1950.
cutlers
noun, a person who makes, sells, or repairs knives and other cutting instruments.
cluster
noun, a number of things of the same kind, growing or held together; a bunch:
sceptre
noun, a rod or wand borne in the hand as an emblem of regal or imperial power.
omelets
noun, eggs beaten until frothy, often combined with other ingredients, as herbs, chopped ham, cheese, or jelly, and cooked until set.
coatees
noun, a close-fitting short coat, especially one with tails or skirts.
stereo-
impasto
noun, the laying on of paint thickly.
scouter
noun, a person who scouts.
oculist
noun, ophthalmologist.
Lacoste
noun, René [ruh-ney;; French ruh-ney] /rəˈneɪ;; French rəˈneɪ/ (Show IPA), 1905–1996, French tennis player.
oculars
noun, Optics. eyepiece.
marcels
noun, a marcelling.
closeup
noun, a photograph taken at close range or with a long focal-length lens, on a relatively large scale.
ocreate
adjective, having an ocrea or ocreae; sheathed.
scauper
noun, a graver with a flattened or hollowed blade, used in engraving.
coesite
noun, a rare form of silicon dioxide, a denser polymorph of quartz, originally synthesized from quartz at high temperatures and pressures: later discovered in nature.
maltose
noun, a white, crystalline, water-soluble sugar, C 12 H 22 O 11 ⋅H 2 O, formed by the action of diastase, especially from malt, on starch: used chiefly as a nutrient, as a sweetener, and in culture media.
occults
noun, the supernatural or supernatural agencies and affairs considered as a whole (usually preceded by the).
Eutopia
noun, a place in which human society, natural conditions, etc., are so ideally perfect that there is complete contentment.
impetus
noun, a moving force; impulse; stimulus:
eutocia
noun, normal childbirth.
Eustace
noun, a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “steadfast.”.
spurtle
noun, a stick used to stir porridge.
coerces
verb (used with object), to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition:
icterus
noun, jaundice (def 1).
isolate
noun, a person, thing, or group that is set apart or isolated, as for purposes of study.
stearo-
icecaps
noun, a thick cover of ice over an area, sloping in all directions from the center.
stearic
adjective, of or relating to suet or fat.
steamer
noun, something propelled or operated by steam, as a steamship.
curiosa
plural noun, books, pamphlets, etc., dealing with unusual subjects.
impearl
verb (used with object), to form into drops resembling pearls.
scopula
noun, a dense tuft of hairs, as on the feet of certain spiders.
oilcups
noun, a closed cup or can supplying lubricant to a bearing or bearings.
Cocteau
noun, Jean [zhahn] /ʒɑ̃/ (Show IPA), 1889–1963, French author and painter.
opercle
noun, an operculum, especially the posterior bone of the operculum of a fish.
stapler
noun, a machine for fastening together sheets of paper or the like, with wire staples.
closure
noun, the act of closing; the state of being closed.
Iapetus
noun, Classical Mythology. a Titan, son of Uranus and Gaea.
stamper
noun, a person or thing that stamps.
coeliac
adjective, celiac.
octuple
noun, Rowing. a shell rowed by a crew of eight, each rower using a pair of oars.
electr-
macules
noun, mackle.
Emporia
noun, a city in E Kansas.
empties
noun, Informal. something that is empty, as a box, bottle, or can:
Molucca
plural noun, a group of islands in Indonesia, between Sulawesi (Celebes) and New Guinea. About 30,000 sq. mi. (78,000 sq. km).
Moliere
noun, (Jean Baptiste Poquelin) 1622–73, French actor and playwright.
tempers
noun, a particular state of mind or feelings.
couters
noun, a piece of plate armor for the elbow.
emprise
noun, an adventurous enterprise.
Lumiere
noun, Auguste Marie Louis Nicolas [oh-gyst ma-ree lwee nee-kaw-lah] /oʊˈgüst maˈri lwi ni kɔˈlɑ/ (Show IPA), 1862–1954, and his brother, Louis Jean [lwee zhahn] /lwi ʒɑ̃/ (Show IPA) 1864–1948, French chemists and manufacturers of photographic materials: inventors of a motion-picture camera (1895) and a process of color photography.
couplet
noun, a pair of successive lines of verse, especially a pair that rhyme and are of the same length.
seriate
adjective, arranged or occurring in one or more series.
Tampico
noun, a seaport in SE Tamaulipas, in E Mexico.
emplace
verb (used with object), to put in place or position:
tampers
noun, a person or thing that tamps.
empales
verb (used with object), impale (defs 1–5).
spectra
noun, a plural of spectrum.
limpets
noun, any of various marine gastropods with a low conical shell open beneath, often browsing on rocks at the shoreline and adhering when disturbed.
couples
noun, two of the same sort considered together; pair.
specter
noun, a visible incorporeal spirit, especially one of a terrifying nature; ghost; phantom; apparition.
eelpout
noun, any fish of the family Zoarcidae, especially Zoarces viviparus, of Europe.
tercels
noun, the male of a hawk, especially of a gyrfalcon or peregrine.
morceau
noun, piece; morsel.
coterie
noun, a group of people who associate closely.
lictors
noun, (in ancient Rome) one of a body of attendants on chief magistrates, who preceded them carrying the fasces and whose duties included executing the sentences of criminals.
morales
noun, emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness, confidence, zeal, etc., especially in the face of opposition, hardship, etc.:
Coueism
noun, a method of self-help stressing autosuggestion, popular especially in the U.S. c1920 and featuring the slogan “Day by day in every way I am getting better and better.”.
coulees
noun, Chiefly Western U.S. and Western Canada. a deep ravine or gulch, usually dry, that has been formed by running water.
spectre
noun, specter.
Coulter
noun, colter.
crucial
adjective, involving an extremely important decision or result; decisive; critical:
tempera
noun, a technique of painting in which an emulsion consisting of water and pure egg yolk or a mixture of egg and oil is used as a binder or medium, characterized by its lean film-forming properties and rapid drying rate.
septime
noun, the seventh of eight defensive positions.
emulate
adjective, Obsolete. emulous.
coupler
noun, a person or thing that couples or links together.
lumpers
noun, a day laborer employed to handle cargo, as fish or timber.
lipomas
noun, a benign tumor consisting of fat tissue.
tailors
noun, a person whose occupation is the making, mending, or altering of clothes, especially suits, coats, and other outer garments.
epaulet
noun, an ornamental shoulder piece worn on uniforms, chiefly by military officers.
metical
noun, a brass coin and monetary unit of Mozambique, equal to 100 centavos: replaced the escudo in 1980.
milters
noun, a male fish in breeding time.
creoles
noun, a person born in the West Indies or Spanish America but of European, usually Spanish, ancestry.
elaters
noun, Botany. an elastic filament serving to disperse spores.
Eleatic
noun, a philosopher of the Eleatic school.
Miletus
noun, Classical Mythology. a son of Apollo and Aria, and the founder of the city of Miletus.
Soleure
noun, French name of Solothurn.
elepaio
noun, a small brown-backed or gray-backed Hawaiian flycatcher, Chasiempis sandwichensis, having white wing bars, a white rump, and a blackish cocked tail.
talipes
noun, a clubfoot.
simular
noun, a person or thing that simulates; pretender.
somatic
adjective, of the body; bodily; physical.
elector
noun, a person who elects or may elect, especially a qualified voter.
metiers
noun, a field of work; occupation, trade, or profession.
metopes
noun, any of the square spaces, either decorated or plain, between triglyphs in the Doric frieze.
crimple
verb (used with or without object), to wrinkle.
Electra
noun, Also, Elektra. Classical Mythology. the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra who incited her brother Orestes to kill Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus.
loiters
verb (used with object), to pass (time) in an idle or aimless manner (usually followed by away):
Templar
noun, a member of a religious military order founded by Crusaders in Jerusalem about 1118, and suppressed in 1312.
Tampere
noun, a city in SW Finland.
Elamite
noun, a native or inhabitant of ancient Elam.
tempura
noun, seafood or vegetables dipped in batter and deep-fried.
emirate
noun, the office or rank of an emir.
seriema
noun, either of two birds of the family Cariamidae, Cariama cristata, of southern Brazil, or Chunga burmeisteri, of Argentina, having long legs, an erectile crest, a short, broad bill, and limited ability to fly.
special
noun, a special person or thing.
Mistral
noun, a cold, dry, northerly wind common in southern France and neighboring regions.
talcose
adjective, containing or composed largely of talc.
misrule
noun, bad or unwise rule; misgovernment.
cremate
verb (used with object), to reduce (a dead body) to ashes by fire, especially as a funeral rite.
emetics
noun, an emetic medicine or agent.
elastic
noun, webbing, or material in the form of a band, made elastic, as with strips of rubber.
creates
adjective, Archaic. created.
Emerita
noun, a woman with such status.
locates
verb (used with object), to identify or discover the place or location of:
eluates
noun, a liquid solution resulting from eluting.
miracle
noun, an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause.
Spelter
noun, zinc, especially in the form of ingots.
Leuctra
noun, a town in ancient Greece, in Boeotia: Thebans defeated Spartans here 371 b.c.
Muscari
lemures
plural noun, the ghosts of the dead of a family, considered as troublesome unless exorcised or propitiated; larvae.
superl.
copters
noun, helicopter.
2,4,5-t
noun, a light-tan, water-insoluble solid, C 8 H 5 Cl 3 O 3 , used chiefly for killing weeds.
eclipse
noun, Astronomy. the obscuration of the light of the moon by the intervention of the earth between it and the sun (lunar eclipse) or the obscuration of the light of the sun by the intervention of the moon between it and a point on the earth (solar eclipse) a similar phenomenon with respect to any other planet and either its satellite or the sun. the partial or complete interception of the light of one component of a binary star by the other.
erotics
noun, an erotic poem.
erotica
noun, written works, usually fiction, dealing with sexual love.
copulas
noun, something that connects or links together.
lempira
noun, a paper money and monetary unit of Honduras, equal to 100 centavos. Abbreviation: L.
spicula
noun, a spicule.
supreme
noun, suprême (def 3).
sectile
adjective, capable of being cut smoothly with a knife.
coracle
noun, a small, round, or very broad boat made of wickerwork or interwoven laths covered with a waterproof layer of animal skin, canvas, tarred or oiled cloth, or the like: used in Wales, Ireland, and parts of western England.
supremo
noun, the person in charge; chief.
leproma
noun, the swollen lesion of leprosy.
leprose
adjective, leprous.
eclairs
noun, a finger-shaped cream puff, filled with whipped cream, custard, or pastry cream, often coated with icing.
Ecclus.
secular
noun, a layperson.
Sumpter
noun, a packhorse or mule.
ecartes
noun, a card game for two players.
muriate
noun, (not in scientific use) any chloride, especially potassium chloride, KCl, used as a fertilizer.
optimes
noun, (formerly at Cambridge University, England) a student taking second or third honors in the mathematical tripos. Compare wrangler (def 2).
escolar
noun, a snake mackerel, especially Lepidocybium flavobrunneum.
lectors
noun, a lecturer in a college or university.
metopic
adjective, of or relating to the forehead; frontal.
seaport
noun, a port or harbor on or accessible to a seacoast and providing accommodation for seagoing vessels.
leisure
noun, freedom from the demands of work or duty:
Melrose
noun, a city in E Massachusetts, near Boston.
Spieler
noun, a barker, as at a circus sideshow.
spicule
noun, a small or minute, slender, sharp-pointed body or part; a small, needlelike crystal, process, or the like.
copiers
noun, a person or thing that copies; copyist.
muletas
noun, a red cloth similar to but smaller than a capa and manipulated by a stick set into one of the three holes in or near the center, for use by a matador in guiding the course of the bull's attack in the stage of the fight preparatory to the kill.
melters
noun, a person or thing that melts.
leister
noun, a spearlike implement having three or more prongs, for use in spearing fish.
leprous
adjective, Pathology. affected with leprosy.
spicate
adjective, having spikes, as a plant.
costume
noun, a style of dress, including accessories and hairdos, especially that peculiar to a nation, region, group, or historical period.
ectopic
adjective, occurring in an abnormal position or place; displaced.
episome
noun, bacterial DNA that is extrachromosomal and that may replicate autonomously as a plasmid or become incorporated into the chromosome and replicate with it.
meropia
noun, partial blindness.
leucoma
noun, leukoma.
morulas
noun, the mass of cells resulting from the cleavage of the ovum before the formation of a blastula.
epimers
noun, either of a pair of isomeric aldose compounds, especially of certain sugars, that differ from each other in the positions of the H and OH at the second atom from the end of the carbon chain, as d-glucose and d-mannose.
mortise
noun, a notch, hole, groove, or slot made in a piece of wood or the like to receive a tenon of the same dimensions.
epilate
verb (used with object), to remove (hair) from by means of physical, chemical, or radiological agents; depilate.
leucite
noun, a whitish or grayish mineral, potassium aluminum silicate, KAlSi 2 O 6 , found in alkali volcanic rocks.
crumple
noun, an irregular fold or wrinkle produced by crumpling.
mortice
noun, a notch, hole, groove, or slot made in a piece of wood or the like to receive a tenon of the same dimensions.
mortals
noun, a human being.
epicure
noun, a person who cultivates a refined taste, especially in food and wine; connoisseur.
Morelia
noun, a city in and the capital of Michoacán, in central Mexico.
crumpet
noun, a round soft unsweetened bread resembling a muffin, cooked on a griddle or the like, and often toasted.
costrel
noun, a flask made of leather, earthenware, or wood, usually with an ear or ears by which to suspend it, as from the waist.
corslet
noun, corselet (def 2).
Epistle
noun, a letter, especially a formal or didactic one; written communication.
spermo-
mercies
noun, compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence:
coremia
noun, the fruiting bodies of certain fungi, consisting of a loosely bound bundle of conidiophores.
Mercast
noun, a broadcasting system used by U.S. agencies to deliver messages to government-operated ships.
sematic
adjective, serving as a sign or warning of danger, as the conspicuous colors or markings of certain poisonous animals.
semipro
adjective, noun, semiprofessional.
spermic
adjective, spermatic.
cormels
noun, a small new corm that is vegetatively propagated by a fully mature corm.
crustal
adjective, of or relating to a crust, as of the earth.
Meropes
noun, a queen of Corinth and the foster mother of Oedipus.
surcoat
noun, a garment worn over medieval armor, often embroidered with heraldic arms.
soilure
noun, a stain.
marplot
noun, a person who mars or defeats a plot, design, or project by meddling.
merlots
noun, a dark-blue grape used in winemaking, especially in the Bordeaux region of France and in areas of Italy, Switzerland, and California.
Corsica
noun, an island in the Mediterranean, SE of and forming a department of France. 3367 sq. mi. (8720 sq. km). Capital: Ajaccio.
epitome
noun, a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class:
ectopia
noun, the usually congenital displacement of an organ or part.
lecture
noun, a speech read or delivered before an audience or class, especially for instruction or to set forth some subject:
remotes
noun, Radio and Television. a broadcast, usually live, from a location outside a studio.
Scarlet
noun, a bright-red color inclining toward orange.
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.
roseate
adjective, tinged with rose; rosy:
plicate
adjective, Also, plicated. folded like a fan; pleated.
pleuro-
atomics
noun, the branch of physics that deals with atoms, especially atomic energy.
atomies
noun, an atom; mote.
atopies
noun, an allergy, involving an inherited immunoglobulin of the IgE type, that predisposes a person to certain allergic responses, as atopic dermatitis.
atriums
noun, Architecture. Also called cavaedium. the main or central room of an ancient Roman house, open to the sky at the center and usually having a pool for the collection of rain water. a courtyard, flanked or surrounded by porticoes, in front of an early or medieval Christian church. a skylit central court in a contemporary building or house.
platies
noun, platyfish.
platers
noun, a person or thing that plates.
plastic
noun, Often, plastics. any of a group of synthetic or natural organic materials that may be shaped when soft and then hardened, including many types of resins, resinoids, polymers, cellulose derivatives, casein materials, and proteins: used in place of other materials, as glass, wood, and metals, in construction and decoration, for making many articles, as coatings, and, drawn into filaments, for weaving. They are often known by trademark names, as Bakelite, Vinylite, or Lucite.
plaster
noun, a composition, as of lime or gypsum, sand, water, and sometimes hair or other fiber, applied in a pasty form to walls, ceilings, etc., and allowed to harden and dry.
Rosalie
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning rose festival.
aureole
noun, a radiance surrounding the head or the whole figure in the representation of a sacred personage.
plasmo-
auspice
noun, Usually, auspices. patronage; support; sponsorship:
placets
noun, an expression or vote of assent or sanction, indicated by the use of the Latin word placet (it pleases).
austere
adjective, severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding:
Austro-
placers
noun, a surficial mineral deposit formed by the concentration of small particles of heavy minerals, as gold, rutile, or platinum, in gravel or small sands.
piteous
adjective, evoking or deserving pity; pathetic:
pistole
noun, a former gold coin of Spain, equal to two escudos.
treacle
noun, contrived or unrestrained sentimentality:
Piraeus
noun, a seaport in SE Greece: the port of Athens.
Ploesti
noun, a city in S Romania: center of a rich oil-producing region.
atelier
noun, a workshop or studio, especially of an artist, artisan, or designer.
caesium
noun, cesium.
tropism
noun, an orientation of an organism to an external stimulus, as light, especially by growth rather than by movement.
pouters
noun, a person who pouts.
potamic
adjective, of or relating to rivers.
armlets
noun, an ornamental band worn on the arm, especially a bracelet worn high on the arm, rather than on the wrist.
posture
noun, the relative disposition of the parts of something.
ARTEMIS
noun, Also called Cynthia. an ancient Greek goddess, the daughter of Leto and the sister of Apollo, characterized as a virgin huntress and associated with the moon. Compare Diana.
article
noun, a written composition in prose, usually nonfiction, on a specific topic, forming an independent part of a book or other publication, as a newspaper or magazine.
rituals
noun, an established or prescribed procedure for a religious or other rite.
pomaces
noun, the pulpy residue from apples or similar fruit after crushing and pressing, as in cider making.
troupes
noun, a company, band, or group of singers, actors, or other performers, especially one that travels about.
ascetic
noun, a person who dedicates his or her life to a pursuit of contemplative ideals and practices extreme self-denial or self-mortification for religious reasons.
aseptic
noun, a product, as milk or fruit juice, that is marketed in an aseptic package or container.
plumate
adjective, resembling a feather, as a hair or bristle that bears smaller hairs.
polemic
noun, a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.
trompes
noun, Metallurgy. a device formerly used for inducing a blast of air upon the hearth of a forge by means of a current of falling water.
polecat
noun, a European mammal, Mustela putorius, of the weasel family, having a blackish fur and ejecting a fetid fluid when attacked or disturbed. Compare ferret1 (def 1).
Polaris
noun, Astronomy. the polestar or North Star, a star of the second magnitude situated close to the north pole of the heavens, in the constellation Ursa Minor: the outermost star in the handle of the Little Dipper.
poetics
noun, literary criticism treating of the nature and laws of poetry.
Troilus
noun, a warrior son of Priam, mentioned by Homer and Vergil and later represented as the lover of Cressida.
trisome
noun, a trisomic individual.
plumose
adjective, having feathers or plumes; feathered.
astrol.
triples
noun, an amount, number, etc., three times as great as another.
plumcot
noun, a hybrid tree produced by crossing the apricot and the plum.
piolets
noun, an ice ax used in mountaineering.
trample
noun, the act of trampling.
aristo-
Capulet
noun, (in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet) the family name of Juliet. Compare Montague (def 1).
Petsamo
noun, Finnish name of Pechenga.
Capitol
noun, the building in Washington, D.C., used by the Congress of the U.S. for its sessions.
caplets
petrous
adjective, Anatomy. noting or pertaining to the hard dense portion of the temporal bone, containing the internal auditory organs; petrosal.
petrols
noun, British. gasoline.
capotes
noun, a long cloak with a hood.
Caprice
noun, a sudden, unpredictable change, as of one's mind or the weather.
capsule
noun, Pharmacology. a gelatinous case enclosing a dose of medicine.
petrol.
capture
noun, the act of capturing.
tourism
noun, the activity or practice of touring, especially for pleasure.
piaster
noun, a former coin of Turkey, the 100th part of a lira: replaced by the kurus in 1933.
petrels
noun, any of numerous tube-nosed seabirds of the families Procellariidae, Hydrobatidae, and Pelecanoididae.
rumples
noun, a wrinkle or irregular fold; crease.
petiole
noun, Botany. the slender stalk by which a leaf is attached to the stem; leafstalk.
cariole
noun, a small, open, two-wheeled vehicle.
carious
adjective, having caries, as teeth; decayed.
Carlist
noun, a supporter of the claims of Don Carlos of Spain or of his successors to the Spanish throne.
Carolus
noun, any of various coins issued under monarchs named Charles, especially the broad of Charles I of England.
carouse
noun, carousal.
perusal
noun, a reading:
carpels
noun, a simple pistil, or a single member of a compound pistil.
persalt
noun, (in a series of salts of a given metal or group) the salt in which the metal or group has a high, or the highest apparent, valence.
Rumelia
noun, a division of the former Turkish Empire, in the Balkan Peninsula: included Albania, Macedonia, and Thrace.
capelet
noun, a short cape usually covering just the shoulders.
pileous
adjective, hairy or furry.
pierces
noun, Franklin, 1804–69, 14th president of the U.S. 1853–57.
pileate
adjective, having a pileus.
calcite
noun, one of the commonest minerals, calcium carbonate, CaCO 3 , found in a great variety of crystalline forms: a major constituent of limestone, marble, and chalk; calc-spar.
calcium
noun, a silver-white divalent metal, occurring combined in limestone, chalk, gypsum, etc., occurring also in vertebrates and other animals, as a component of bone, skeletal mass, shell, etc., and as a necessary element in nerve conduction, heartbeat, muscle contraction, and many other physiological functions. Symbol: Ca; atomic weight: 40.08; atomic number: 20; specific gravity: 1.55 at 20°C.
calices
noun, plural of calix.
Pilatus
noun, a mountain in central Switzerland, near Lucerne: a peak of the Alps; cable railway. 6998 feet (2130 meters).
calicos
noun, a plain-woven cotton cloth printed with a figured pattern, usually on one side.
Calicut
noun, former name of Kozhikode.
calipee
noun, the part of a turtle next to the lower shield, consisting of a yellowish gelatinous substance, considered a delicacy.
caliper
noun, Usually, calipers. an instrument for measuring thicknesses and internal or external diameters inaccessible to a scale, consisting usually of a pair of adjustable pivoted legs.
caloric
noun, heat.
Calorie
noun, Thermodynamics. Also called gram calorie, small calorie. an amount of heat exactly equal to 4.1840 joules. Abbreviation: cal. (usually initial capital letter) kilocalorie. Abbreviation: Cal.
caltrop
noun, any of several plants having spiny heads or fruit, as those of the genera Tribulus and Kallstroemia, or the star thistle, Centaurea calcitrapa.
picaros
noun, a rogue or vagabond.
Calumet
noun, a long-stemmed, ornamented tobacco pipe used by North American Indians on ceremonial occasions, especially in token of peace.
traipse
noun, a tiring walk.
Camelot
noun, the legendary site of King Arthur's palace and court, possibly near Exeter, England.
piculet
noun, any of numerous small, tropical woodpeckers, chiefly of the genus Picumnus, that lack stiffened shafts in the tail feathers.
picture
noun, a visual representation of a person, object, or scene, as a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.:
camlets
noun, a durable, waterproof cloth, especially for outerwear.
campers
noun, a person who camps out for recreation, especially in the wilderness.
picrate
noun, a salt or ester of picric acid.
campout
noun, a camping out of a group.
picotee
noun, a variety of carnation, tulip, etc., having an outer margin of another color.
piceous
adjective, of, relating to, or resembling pitch.
practic
adjective, practical.
riposte
noun, a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke:
permute
verb (used with object), to alter; change.
reptile
noun, any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia, comprising the turtles, snakes, lizards, crocodilians, amphisbaenians, tuatara, and various extinct members including the dinosaurs.
realist
noun, a person who tends to view or represent things as they really are.
realism
noun, interest in or concern for the actual or real, as distinguished from the abstract, speculative, etc.
replica
noun, a copy or reproduction of a work of art produced by the maker of the original or under his or her supervision.
replies
noun, an answer or response in words or writing.
reposal
noun, the act of reposing.
re-pose
verb (used with or without object), to pose again.
Aetolus
noun, son of Endymion and founder of Aetolia.
reposit
verb (used with object), to put back; replace.
uremias
noun, a condition resulting from the retention in the blood of constituents normally excreted in the urine.
ramtils
noun, Niger seed.
repulse
noun, the act of repelling.
receipt
noun, a written acknowledgment of having received, or taken into one's possession, a specified amount of money, goods, etc.
uralite
noun, a fibrous, dark-green hornblende formed by the hydrothermal alteration of pyroxene.
reputes
noun, estimation in the view of others; reputation:
Alceste
noun, an opera (1767) by Christoph Willibald Gluck.
uracils
noun, Biochemistry. a pyrimidine base, C 4 H 4 N 2 O 2 , that is one of the fundamental components of RNA, in which it forms base pairs with adenine. Symbol: U.
uptimes
noun, the time during which a machine or piece of equipment, as a computer, is operating or can be operated.
racemic
adjective, noting or pertaining to any of various organic compounds in which racemism occurs.
racemes
noun, a simple indeterminate inflorescence in which the flowers are borne on short pedicels lying along a common axis, as in the lily of the valley.
uptears
verb (used with object), to wrench or tear out by or as if by the roots or foundations; destroy.
rescale
verb (used with object), to revise the scale of, especially to make smaller or more modest:
upstair
noun, (usually used with a singular verb) an upper story or stories; the part of a building or house that is above the ground floor:
upscale
noun, (used with a plural verb) elegant, elite, privileged persons collectively (usually preceded by the):
replace
verb (used with object), to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute for (a person or thing):
recepts
noun, an idea formed by the repetition of similar percepts, as successive percepts of the same object.
almuces
noun, a furred hood or hooded cape with long ends hanging down in front, formerly worn by the clergy.
repeals
noun, the act of repealing; revocation; abrogation.
utricle
noun, a small sac or baglike body, as an air-filled cavity in a seaweed.
utopism
noun, utopianism.
utopias
noun, an imaginary island described in Sir Thomas More's Utopia (1516) as enjoying perfection in law, politics, etc.
relumes
verb (used with object), to light or illuminate again; relumine.
relucts
verb (used without object), to struggle (against something); rebel.
relicts
noun, Ecology. a species or community living in an environment that has changed from that which is typical for it.
accepts
verb (used with object), to take or receive (something offered); receive with approval or favor:
relates
verb (used with object), to tell; give an account of (an event, circumstance, etc.).
accrete
adjective, Botany. grown together.
relapse
noun, an act or instance of relapsing.
accrues
verb (used without object), to happen or result as a natural growth, addition, etc.
accuser
noun, a person who accuses, especially in a court of law:
recital
noun, a musical entertainment given usually by a single performer or by a performer and one or more accompanists.
repeats
noun, the act of repeating.
acerose
adjective, needle-shaped, as the leaves of the pine.
acerous
adjective, acerose1 .
recusal
noun, the disqualification of a judge for a particular lawsuit or proceeding, especially due to some possible conflict of interest or prejudice.
acetous
adjective, containing or producing acetic acid.
recoups
noun, an act of recouping.
re-coil
verb (used with or without object), to coil again.
recluse
noun, a person who lives in seclusion or apart from society, often for religious meditation.
reclame
noun, publicity; self-advertisement; notoriety.
reclaim
noun, reclamation:
recites
verb (used with object), to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner:
respect
noun, a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in):
respite
noun, a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief:
rimples
noun, a wrinkle.
apostle
noun, any of the early followers of Jesus who carried the Christian message into the world.
amulets
noun, a small object worn to ward off evil, harm, or illness or to bring good fortune; protecting charm.
turacos
noun, touraco.
Primula
noun, primrose (def 1).
aperies
noun, apish behavior; mimicry.
tupelos
noun, any of several trees of the genus Nyssa, having ovate leaves, clusters of minute flowers, and purple, berrylike fruit, especially N. aquatica, of swampy regions of the eastern, southern, and midwestern U.S.
primate
noun, Ecclesiastical. an archbishop or bishop ranking first among the bishops of a province or country.
aplites
noun, a fine-grained granite composed essentially of feldspar and quartz.
presume
verb (used with object), to take for granted, assume, or suppose:
apomict
noun, an organism produced by apomixis.
apostil
noun, a marginal annotation or note.
presale
noun, a sale held in advance of an advertised sale, as for select customers.
turmoil
noun, a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet:
premise
noun, Also, premiss. Logic. a proposition supporting or helping to support a conclusion.
apricot
noun, the downy, yellow, sometimes rosy fruit, somewhat resembling a small peach, of the tree Prunus armeniaca.
prelims
noun, preliminary.
prelim.
prelect
verb (used without object), to lecture or discourse publicly.
prelate
noun, an ecclesiastic of a high order, as an archbishop, bishop, etc.; a church dignitary.
precuts
adjective, cut to a specific shape or size before being assembled or used:
arctics
noun, (often initial capital letter) the region lying north of the Arctic Circle or of the northernmost limit of tree growth; the polar area north of the timber line.
precise
adjective, definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed:
precast
adjective, (of a building or section) cast before being transported to the site of installation:
areoles
noun, an areola.
Proclus
noun, a.d. c411–485, Greek philosopher and theologian.
prolate
adjective, elongated along the polar diameter, as a spheroid generated by the revolution of an ellipse about its longer axis (opposed to oblate).
upraise
verb (used with object), to raise up; lift or elevate.
ultimas
noun, the last syllable of a word.
retails
noun, the sale of goods to ultimate consumers, usually in small quantities (opposed to wholesale).
pumices
noun, Also called pumice stone. a porous or spongy form of volcanic glass, used as an abrasive.
pumelos
noun, pomelo.
pulsate
verb (used without object), to expand and contract rhythmically, as the heart; beat; throb.
reticle
noun, a network of fine lines, wires, or the like placed in the focus of the eyepiece of an optical instrument.
puerile
adjective, of or relating to a child or to childhood.
amerces
verb (used with object), to punish by imposing a fine not fixed by statute.
pterous
pteroma
noun, pteron.
rialtos
noun, an exchange or mart.
Psalter
noun, the Biblical book of Psalms.
Protium
noun, the lightest and most common isotope of hydrogen. Symbol: H 1.
amputee
noun, a person who has lost all or part of an arm, hand, leg, etc., by amputation.
Proteus
noun, Classical Mythology. a sea god, son of Oceanus and Tethys, noted for his ability to assume different forms and to prophesy.
amorist
noun, a person who is devoted to love and lovemaking.
Amorite
noun, a member of one of the principal tribes, or nations, of Canaan before its conquest by the Israelites. II Sam. 12:26–31.
prostie
noun, a prostitute.
amosite
noun, an asbestine variety of anthophyllite, rich in iron, formerly used as a heat-resistant material.
prosect
verb (used with object), to dissect (a cadaver or part) for anatomical demonstration.
Ampelos
noun, a satyr who was placed among the stars by Dionysus.
prosaic
adjective, commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative:
amperes
noun, the basic unit of electrical current in the International System of Units (SI), equivalent to one coulomb per second, formally defined to be the constant current which if maintained in two straight parallel conductors of infinite length, of negligible circular cross section, and placed one meter apart in vacuum, would produce between these conductors a force equal to 2 × 10 −7 newton per meter of length. Abbreviation: A, amp.
promise
noun, a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one:
ampules
noun, a sealed glass or plastic bulb containing solutions for hypodermic injection.
carpets
noun, a heavy fabric, commonly of wool or nylon, for covering floors.
auricle
noun, Anatomy. the projecting outer portion of the ear; pinna. Also called auricular appendage. an ear-shaped appendage projecting from each atrium of the heart. (loosely) the atrium.
parties
noun, a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc.:
catouse
noun, New England. a noisy disturbance; commotion.
palters
verb (used without object), to talk or act insincerely or deceitfully; lie or use trickery.
pelmets
noun, a decorative cornice or valance at the head of a window or doorway, used to cover the fastenings from which curtains are hung.
peloria
noun, regularity of structure occurring abnormally in flowers normally irregular.
ceramic
noun, ceramic material.
Celesta
noun, a musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.
sautoir
noun, a ribbon, chain, scarf, or the like, tied around the neck in such a manner that the ends cross over each other.
osmatic
adjective, of or relating to the sense of smell.
outpace
verb (used with object), to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance:
clamper
noun, a clamp; pincer.
sampler
noun, a person who samples.
pelorus
noun, a device for measuring in degrees the relative bearings of observed objects.
outleap
verb (used with object), to leap ahead of or over.
pectase
noun, an enzyme occurring in various fruits and involved in the formation of pectic acid from pectin.
clamors
noun, a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people:
toecaps
noun, a piece of leather or other material covering the toe of a shoe.
Pelotas
noun, a city in S Brazil.
Paestum
noun, an ancient coastal city of Lucania, in S Italy: the extant ruins include three Greek temples and a Roman amphitheater.
Clarice
noun, a female given name, form of Clara.
saltier
noun, saltire.
outrace
verb (used with object), to race or run faster than:
ceriums
noun, a steel-gray, ductile metallic element of the rare-earth group found only in combination. Symbol: Ce; atomic weight: 140.12; atomic number: 58.
pelters
noun, a person or thing that pelts.
outlier
noun, something that lies outside the main body or group that it is a part of, as a cow far from the rest of the herd, or a distant island belonging to a cluster of islands:
pelites
noun, any clayey rock, as mudstone or shale.
cermets
noun, a durable, heat-resistant alloy formed by compacting and sintering a metal and a ceramic substance, used under conditions of high temperature and stress.
clasper
noun, a person or thing that clasps.
circlet
noun, a small circle.
claries
noun, any of several aromatic herbs of the genus Salvia, especially S. sclarea, having hairy, heart-shaped leaves and open clusters of lilac or blue flowers, used as a seasoning, a wine flavoring, and an ingredient in perfumes.
cerato-
circles
noun, a closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center. Equation: x 2 + y 2 = r 2 .
pectose
noun, protopectin.
pectous
adjective, of, relating to, or consisting of pectin or protopectin.
Saucier
noun, a chef or cook who specializes in making sauces.
cerates
noun, Pharmacology. an unctuous, often medicated, preparation for external application, consisting of lard or oil mixed with wax, rosin, or the like, especially one that has a firmer consistency than a typical ointment and does not melt when in contact with the skin.
palmers
noun, a pilgrim, especially of the Middle Ages, who had returned from the Holy Land bearing a palm branch as a token.
clarets
noun, the red table wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France: originally it was light red or yellowish.
Palouse
noun, a river in NW Idaho and SW Washington, flowing W and S to the Snake River. 140 miles (225 km) long.
Pasteur
noun, Louis [loo-ee;; French lwee] /ˈlu i;; French lwi/ (Show IPA), 1822–95, French chemist and bacteriologist.
saccule
noun, Anatomy. the smaller of two sacs in the membranous labyrinth of the internal ear. Compare utricle (def 3).
Pasture
noun, Also called pastureland [pas-cher-land, pahs-] /ˈpæs tʃərˌlænd, ˈpɑs-/ (Show IPA). an area covered with grass or other plants used or suitable for the grazing of livestock; grassland.
circum-
Patmore
noun, Coventry (Kersey Dighton) [kov-uh n-tree kur-zee dahyt-n,, duhv-uh n‐] /ˈkɒv ən tri ˈkɜr zi ˈdaɪt n,, ˈdʌv ən‐/ (Show IPA), 1823–96, English poet and essayist.
Palermo
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Sicily, in the NW part.
cereous
adjective, waxlike.
caustic
noun, a caustic substance.
clastic
adjective, Biology. breaking up into fragments or separate portions; dividing into parts.
pastime
noun, something that serves to make time pass agreeably; a pleasant means of amusement, recreation, or sport:
Paulist
noun, a member of the “Missionary Society of St. Paul the Apostle,” a community of priests founded in New York in 1858.
saltire
noun, an ordinary in the form of a cross with arms running diagonally from the dexter chief to the sinister base and from the sinister chief to the dexter base; St. Andrew's cross.
torulas
noun, a highly nutritious yeast produced commercially on a sugar recovered from the manufacture of wood products or from processed fruit.
ciceros
noun, a Continental unit of measurement for type, equal to 12 Didot points, or 0.178 inches (4.5 mm), roughly comparable to a pica.
toupees
noun, a man's wig.
clerics
noun, a member of the clergy.
toprail
noun, the uppermost rail of the back of a chair or the like; a crest rail.
cartels
noun, an international syndicate, combine, or trust formed especially to regulate prices and output in some field of business.
claimer
noun, a person who makes a claim; claimant.
orectic
adjective, of or relating to desire; appetitive.
parulis
noun, gumboil.
climate
noun, the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years.
citrals
noun, a pale yellow, water-insoluble, liquid aldehyde, C 10 H 16 O, having a strong lemonlike odor, consisting in natural form of two isomers (citral a or geranial and citral b or neral) usually obtained from the oils of lemon and orange or synthetically: used chiefly in perfumery, flavoring, and the synthesis of vitamin A.
perlite
noun, a volcanic glass in which concentric fractures impart a distinctive structure resembling masses of small spheroids, used as a plant growth medium.
percale
noun, a closely woven, smooth-finished, plain or printed cotton cloth, used for bed sheets, clothing, etc.
parotic
adjective, situated about or near the ear.
carpous
celtuce
noun, a variety of lettuce, Lactuca sativa asparagina, having characteristics of both celery and lettuce, and eaten raw or cooked.
citoles
noun, cittern.
paroles
noun, Penology. the conditional release of a person from prison prior to the end of the maximum sentence imposed. such release or its duration. an official document authorizing such a release.
oralist
noun, an advocate of oralism.
oralism
noun, the theory, practice, or advocacy of education for the deaf chiefly or exclusively through lipreading, training in speech production, and training of residual hearing.
parolee
noun, a person who is released from prison on parole.
topmaul
noun, a heavy hammer with a steel or wooden head, used in shipbuilding.
outsail
verb (used with object), to outdo in sailing; sail farther, more skillfully, or faster than.
topsail
noun, a sail, or either of a pair of sails, set immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast.
cerotic
adjective, of or derived from cerotic acid.
Castile
noun, Spanish Cas·ti·lla, [kahs-tee-lyah, -yah] /kɑsˈti lyɑ, -yɑ/ (Show IPA). a former kingdom comprising most of Spain.
topical
noun, Philately. any of a collection of different stamps treating the same subject.
Celosia
noun, any plant of the genus Celosia, having small, usually red or yellowish flowers in dense, crested or plumelike spikes. Compare cockscomb (def 3).
rutiles
noun, a common mineral, titanium dioxide, TiO 2 , usually reddish-brown in color with a brilliant metallic or adamantine luster, occurring in crystals: used to coat welding rods.
scaleup
noun, an increase in size, quantity, or activity according to a fixed scale or proportion:
scamper
noun, a scampering; a quick run.
oscular
adjective, pertaining to an osculum.
claires
noun, Ina, 1892–1985, U.S. actress.
parlous
adverb, to a large extent; greatly.
parcels
noun, an object, article, container, or quantity of something wrapped or packed up; small package; bundle.
cleomes
noun, any of numerous strong-smelling plants or shrubs belonging to the genus Cleome, of the caper family, mostly natives of tropical regions, and often bearing showy flowers.
samlet
noun, a young salmon.
letups
noun, cessation; pause; relief.
lictor
noun, (in ancient Rome) one of a body of attendants on chief magistrates, who preceded them carrying the fasces and whose duties included executing the sentences of criminals.
occult
noun, the supernatural or supernatural agencies and affairs considered as a whole (usually preceded by the).
sperm-
pumelo
noun, pomelo.
rictus
noun, the gape of the mouth of a bird.
Samuel
noun, a judge and prophet of Israel. I Sam. 1–3; 8–15.
sapele
noun, Also called aboudikro. the mahoganylike wood of any of several African trees of the genus Entandrophragma, used for making furniture.
Lester
noun, a male given name: from the English placename “Leicester.”.
pulsar
noun, Astronomy. one of several hundred known celestial objects, generally believed to be rapidly rotating neutron stars, that emit pulses of radiation, especially radio waves, with a high degree of regularity.
Leucas
noun, Levkas.
retems
noun, a shrub, Retama raetam, of Syria and Arabia, having white flowers: said to be the juniper of the Old Testament.
ocular
noun, Optics. eyepiece.
sample
noun, a small part of anything or one of a number, intended to show the quality, style, or nature of the whole; specimen.
Scotia
noun, a deep concave molding between two fillets, as in the Attic base.
protei
noun, plural of proteus (def 3).
pairle
noun, a device representing the front of an ecclesiastical pallium, consisting of a broad Y -shaped form covered with crosses.
pacers
noun, a person or thing that paces.
ptero-
Paiute
noun, a member of a group of North American Indians of the Uto-Aztecan family dwelling in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
occurs
verb (used without object), to happen; take place; come to pass:
oilcup
noun, a closed cup or can supplying lubricant to a bearing or bearings.
leuco-
Proust
noun, Joseph Louis [zhaw-zef lwee] /ʒɔˈzɛf lwi/ (Show IPA), 1754–1826, French chemist.
prosit
interjection, (used as a toast to wish good health to one's drinking companions).
retuse
adjective, having an obtuse or rounded apex with a shallow notch, as leaves.
Rialto
noun, an exchange or mart.
paleo-
scoria
noun, Metallurgy. the refuse, dross, or slag left after melting or smelting metal; scum.
Scoter
noun, any of the large diving ducks of the genus Melanitta, inhabiting northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
primes
noun, the most flourishing stage or state.
Lieut.
Lomita
noun, a town in SW California.
Pareto
noun, Vilfredo [veel-fre-daw] /vilˈfrɛ dɔ/ (Show IPA), 1848–1923, Italian sociologist and economist in Switzerland.
Locris
noun, either of two districts in the central part of ancient Greece.
locums
noun, locum tenens.
sculp.
locust
noun, Also called acridid, short-horned grasshopper. any of several grasshoppers of the family Acrididae, having short antennae and commonly migrating in swarms that strip the vegetation from large areas.
souter
noun, a person who makes or repairs shoes; cobbler; shoemaker.
sculpt
verb (used with or without object), Fine Arts. to carve, model, or make by using the techniques of sculpture.
Loiret
noun, a department in central France. 2630 sq. mi. (6810 sq. km). Capital: Orléans.
source
noun, any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin:
loiter
verb (used with object), to pass (time) in an idle or aimless manner (usually followed by away):
paries
noun, Usually, parietes. Biology. a wall, as of a hollow organ; an investing part.
muster
noun, an assembling of troops or persons for formal inspection or other purposes.
souple
noun, silk from which only a portion of the sericin has been removed.
Sparti
noun, Classical Mythology. a group of fully armed warriors who sprang from the dragon's teeth that Cadmus planted.
lopers
noun, a person or thing that lopes, as a horse with a loping gait.
lorica
noun, Zoology. a hard protective case or sheath, as the protective coverings secreted by certain protists.
mustee
noun, the offspring of a white person and a quadroon; octoroon.
lories
noun, any of several small, usually brilliantly colored Australasian parrots having the tongue bordered with a brushlike fringe for feeding on nectar and fruit juices.
soucar
noun, a Hindu banker.
sortie
noun, a rapid movement of troops from a besieged place to attack the besiegers.
louies
noun, looie.
Louise
noun, Lake, a glacial lake in W Canada, in SW Alberta in the Canadian Rockies: resort. 5670 feet (1728 meters) above sea level.
loupes
noun, any of several varieties of magnifying glasses, used by jewelers and watchmakers, of from 2 to 20 power and intended to fit in the eye socket, to be attached to spectacles, or to be held in the hand.
rimose
adjective, full of crevices, chinks, or cracks.
somite
noun, any of the longitudinal series of segments or parts into which the body of certain animals is divided; a metamere.
parles
noun, verb (used without object), talk; parley.
locate
verb (used with object), to identify or discover the place or location of:
Parcel
noun, an object, article, container, or quantity of something wrapped or packed up; small package; bundle.
Palmer
noun, a pilgrim, especially of the Middle Ages, who had returned from the Holy Land bearing a palm branch as a token.
lipase
noun, any of a class of enzymes that break down fats, produced by the liver, pancreas, and other digestive organs or by certain plants.
proles
noun, a member of the proletariat.
occas.
scrape
noun, an act or instance of scraping.
proems
noun, an introductory discourse; introduction; preface; preamble.
limpet
noun, any of various marine gastropods with a low conical shell open beneath, often browsing on rocks at the shoreline and adhering when disturbed.
oaters
noun, a movie, television show, etc., about the frontier days of the U.S. West; western; horse opera.
pro-am
noun, any sporting event in which professionals play with amateurs.
Primus
noun, Scottish Episcopal Church. a bishop who is elected to represent the church body and to summon and preside at synods but who possesses no metropolitan power.
scream
noun, a loud, sharp, piercing cry:
primos
noun, the part of a piano duet played on the upper half of the keyboard.
palter
verb (used without object), to talk or act insincerely or deceitfully; lie or use trickery.
scrimp
verb (used with object), to be sparing or restrictive of or in; limit severely:
lipoma
noun, a benign tumor consisting of fat tissue.
litres
noun, liter.
primal
adjective, first; original; primeval:
Priest
noun, a person whose office it is to perform religious rites, and especially to make sacrificial offerings.
prices
noun, the sum or amount of money or its equivalent for which anything is bought, sold, or offered for sale.
samite
noun, a heavy silk fabric, sometimes interwoven with gold, worn in the Middle Ages.
scrota
noun, the pouch of skin that contains the testes.
specie
noun, coined money; coin.
Li-sao
noun, a poem (c320 b.c.) by Ch'ü Yüan.
presto
noun, Music. a movement or piece in quick tempo.
Pamirs
noun, the, a mountainous region in central Asia, largely in Tajikistan, where the Hindu Kush, Tien Shan, and Himalaya mountain ranges converge: highest peaks, about 25,000 feet (7600 meters).
Lister
noun, Also called lister plow, middlebreaker, middlebuster. a plow with a double moldboard, used to prepare the ground for planting by producing furrows and ridges.
preset
noun, a knob or button that activates a preset appliance:
liters
noun, a unit of capacity redefined in 1964 by a reduction of 28 parts in a million to be exactly equal to one cubic decimeter. It is equivalent to 1.0567 U.S. liquid quarts and is equal to the volume of one kilogram of distilled water at 4°C. Abbreviation: l.
litmus
noun, a blue coloring matter obtained from certain lichens, especially Roccella tinctoria. In alkaline solution litmus turns blue, in acid solution, red: widely used as a chemical indicator.
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.
reseat
verb (used with object), to provide with a new seat or new seats.
lepto-
scaler
noun, a person or thing that scales.
rectum
noun, the comparatively straight, terminal section of the intestine, ending in the anus.
rectos
recti-
Iseult
noun, Also, Yseult. German Isolde. Arthurian Romance. the daughter of a king of Ireland who became the wife of King Mark of Cornwall: she was the beloved of Tristram. daughter of the king of Brittany, and wife of Tristram.
Ismael
noun, Ishmael (def 1).
rectal
adjective, of, relating to, or for the rectum.
repels
verb (used with object), to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.).
isomer
noun, Chemistry. a compound displaying isomerism with one or more other compounds.
isotac
noun, a line drawn on a map connecting all points where ice starts to melt at approximately the same period in spring.
Israel
noun, a republic in SW Asia, on the Mediterranean: formed as a Jewish state May 1948. 7984 sq. mi. (20,679 sq. km). Capital: Jerusalem.
recoup
noun, an act of recouping.
staple
noun, a short piece of wire bent so as to bind together papers, sections of a book, or the like, by driving the ends through the sheets and clinching them on the other side.
stacc.
oriels
noun, a bay window, especially one cantilevered or corbeled out from a wall.
recoil
noun, an act of recoiling.
spruit
noun, (in southern Africa) a small stream.
spruce
noun, any evergreen, coniferous tree of the genus Picea, of the pine family, having short, angular, needle-shaped leaves attached singly around twigs and bearing hanging cones with persistent scales.
sprout
noun, a shoot of a plant.
Osetic
adjective, noun, Ossetic.
osteal
adjective, osseous.
sproat
noun, a fishhook having a circular bend.
recite
verb (used with object), to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner:
lactic
adjective, of, relating to, or obtained from milk.
lacto-
ostium
noun, Anatomy, Zoology. a small opening or orifice, as at the end of the oviduct.
sprite
noun, an elf, fairy, or goblin.
rectus
noun, any of several straight muscles, as of the abdomen, thigh, eye, etc.
steric
adjective, of or relating to the spatial relationships of atoms in a molecule.
Ostler
noun, hostler.
scato-
remote
noun, Radio and Television. a broadcast, usually live, from a location outside a studio.
optime
noun, (formerly at Cambridge University, England) a student taking second or third honors in the mathematical tripos. Compare wrangler (def 2).
import
noun, something that is imported from abroad; an imported commodity or article.
remits
noun, Law. a transfer of the record of an action from one tribunal to another, particularly from an appellate court to the court of original jurisdiction.
remise
verb (used with object), to give up a claim to; surrender by deed.
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.
relume
verb (used with object), to light or illuminate again; relumine.
scarce
Idioms, make oneself scarce, Informal. to depart, especially suddenly. to stay away; avoid.
impose
Verb phrases, impose on/upon, to thrust oneself offensively upon others; intrude. to take unfair advantage of; misuse (influence, friendship, etc.). to defraud; cheat; deceive:
impost
noun, a tax; tribute; duty.
reluct
verb (used without object), to struggle (against something); rebel.
relies
verb (used without object), to depend confidently; put trust in (usually followed by on or upon):
relict
noun, Ecology. a species or community living in an environment that has changed from that which is typical for it.
recuse
verb (used with object), to reject or challenge (a judge or juror) as disqualified to act, especially because of interest or bias.
opiums
noun, the dried, condensed juice of a poppy, Papaver somniferum, that has a narcotic, soporific, analgesic, and astringent effect and contains morphine, codeine, papaverine, and other alkaloids used in medicine in their isolated or derived forms: a narcotic substance, poisonous in large doses.
orates
verb (used with or without object), to deliver an oration; speak pompously; declaim.
relate
verb (used with object), to tell; give an account of (an event, circumstance, etc.).
opiate
noun, a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
repast
noun, a quantity of food taken or provided for one occasion of eating:
Repeal
noun, the act of repealing; revocation; abrogation.
impure
adjective, not pure; mixed with extraneous matter, especially of an inferior or contaminating nature:
impute
verb (used with object), to attribute or ascribe:
repeat
noun, the act of repeating.
scampi
noun, a large shrimp or prawn.
stipel
noun, a secondary stipule situated at the base of a leaflet of a compound leaf.
ipecac
noun, the dried root of a shrubby South American plant, Cephaelis ipecacuanha, of the madder family.
sterol
noun, any of a group of solid, mostly unsaturated, polycyclic alcohols, as cholesterol and ergosterol, derived from plants or animals.
recipe
noun, a set of instructions for making or preparing something, especially a food dish:
recept
noun, an idea formed by the repetition of similar percepts, as successive percepts of the same object.
pumice
noun, Also called pumice stone. a porous or spongy form of volcanic glass, used as an abrasive.
Leipoa
noun, mallee fowl.
ouster
noun, expulsion or removal from a place or position occupied:
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.
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.
spiral
noun, Geometry. a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it.
racism
noun, a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human racial groups determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to dominate others or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.
oleate
noun, Chemistry. an ester or a salt of oleic acid.
lector
noun, a lecturer in a college or university.
raceme
noun, a simple indeterminate inflorescence in which the flowers are borne on short pedicels lying along a common axis, as in the lily of the valley.
resail
verb (used without object), to sail back or again.
resale
noun, the act of selling a second time.
rescue
noun, the act of rescuing.
reseau
noun, a network.
resect
verb (used with object), to do a resection on.
Raetic
noun, an extinct language of uncertain affinities that was spoken in Rhaetia and written with the Etruscan alphabet.
resile
verb (used without object), to spring back; rebound; resume the original form or position, as an elastic body.
resoil
verb (used with object), to replace topsoil, especially that lost by erosion.
resole
verb (used with object), to put a new sole on (a shoe, boot, etc.).
sarco-
result
noun, something that happens as a consequence; outcome.
lemurs
noun, any of various small, arboreal, chiefly nocturnal mammals of the family Lemuridae, of Madagascar and the Comoro Islands, especially of the genus Lemur, usually having large eyes, a foxlike face, and woolly fur: most lemurs are endangered.
resume
noun, résumé.
purism
noun, strict observance of or insistence on purity in language, style, etc.
retail
noun, the sale of goods to ultimate consumers, usually in small quantities (opposed to wholesale).
oilers
noun, a person or thing that oils.
lepers
noun, a person who has leprosy.
purees
noun, a cooked food, especially a vegetable or fruit, that has been put through a sieve, blender, or the like.
sapro-
spiro-
oleums
noun, Pharmacology. oil.
opacus
adjective, (of a cloud) dense enough to obscure the sun or moon.
raptus
noun, a state of intense or overwhelming excitement; rapture; ecstasy.
recast
noun, a recasting.
recaps
noun, a recapped tire.
scler-
sclera
noun, a dense, white, fibrous membrane that, with the cornea, forms the external covering of the eyeball.
re-act
verb (used with object), to act or perform again.
saurel
noun, any of several elongated marine fishes of the genus Trachurus, having bony plates along each side.
ratels
noun, a badgerlike carnivore, Mellivora capensis, of Africa and India.
omelet
noun, eggs beaten until frothy, often combined with other ingredients, as herbs, chopped ham, cheese, or jelly, and cooked until set.
rastle
verb (used with or without object), wrestle.
spoilt
noun, Often, spoils. booty, loot, or plunder taken in war or robbery.
repose
noun, the state of reposing or being at rest; rest; sleep.
larees
noun, lari.
splore
noun, a frolic; revel; carousal.
repute
noun, estimation in the view of others; reputation:
saucer
noun, a small, round, shallow dish to hold a cup.
larums
noun, alarum.
satori
noun, sudden enlightenment.
splice
noun, a joining of two ropes or parts of a rope by splicing.
spital
noun, a hospital, especially one for lazars.
ramtil
noun, Niger seed.
repots
verb (used with object), to transfer (a plant) to another, especially larger, pot.
ramous
adjective, ramose.
ramose
adjective, having many branches.
Latium
noun, a country in ancient Italy, SE of Rome.
ramets
noun, an individual of a clone.
Laurie
noun, a female given name, form of Laura.
satire
noun, the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc.
precut
adjective, cut to a specific shape or size before being assembled or used:
morels
noun, any edible mushroom of the genus Morchella, especially M. esculenta.
somat-
pelite
noun, any clayey rock, as mudstone or shale.
mucors
noun, any phycomycetous fungus of the genus Mucor, that forms a furry coating on foodstuffs and dead and decaying vegetable matter.
seater
noun, a person or thing that seats.
sacrum
noun, a bone resulting from the fusion of two or more vertebrae between the lumbar and the coccygeal regions, in humans being composed usually of five fused vertebrae and forming the posterior wall of the pelvis.
sacro-
metal.
Pilate
noun, Pontius [pon-shuh s,, -tee-uh s] /ˈpɒn ʃəs,, -ti əs/ (Show IPA), flourished early 1st century a.d, Roman procurator of Judea a.d. 26–36?: the final authority concerned in the condemnation and execution of Jesus Christ.
Peirce
noun, Benjamin, 1809–80, U.S. mathematician.
meteor
noun, Astronomy. a meteoroid that has entered the earth's atmosphere. a transient fiery streak in the sky produced by a meteoroid passing through the earth's atmosphere; a shooting star or bolide.
secret
noun, something that is or is kept secret, hidden, or concealed.
Pietas
noun, the ancient Roman personification of familial affection, patriotism, and piety.
meters
noun, the fundamental unit of length in the metric system, equivalent to 39.37 U.S. inches, originally intended to be, and being very nearly, equal to one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the pole measured on a meridian: defined from 1889 to 1960 as the distance between two lines on a platinum-iridium bar (the “International Prototype Meter”) preserved at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures near Paris; from 1960 to 1983 defined as 1,650,763.73 wavelengths of the orange-red radiation of krypton 86 under specified conditions; and now defined as 1/299,792,458 of the distance light travels in a vacuum in one second. Abbreviation: m.
Peleus
noun, a king of the Myrmidons, the son of Aeacus and father of Achilles.
metier
noun, a field of work; occupation, trade, or profession.
sector
noun, Geometry. a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle.
mesial
adjective, medial.
Metope
noun, any of the square spaces, either decorated or plain, between triglyphs in the Doric frieze.
Pierce
noun, Franklin, 1804–69, 14th president of the U.S. 1853–57.
metric
noun, Often, metrics. a standard for measuring or evaluating something, especially one that uses figures or statistics:
pieces
noun, a separate or limited portion or quantity of something:
piecer
noun, a person whose occupation is the joining together of pieces or threads, as in textile work.
routes
noun, a course, way, or road for passage or travel:
metro-
metros
noun, the underground electric railway of Paris, France, Montreal, Canada, Washington, D.C., and other cities.
piculs
noun, (in China and southeast Asia) a weight equal to 100 catties, or from about 133 to about 143 pounds avoirdupois (60–64 kg).
pelmet
noun, a decorative cornice or valance at the head of a window or doorway, used to cover the fastenings from which curtains are hung.
micro-
micros
noun, anything extremely small in scope or capability.
Pictor
noun, the Painter, a southern constellation between Dorado and Carina.
mucosa
noun, mucous membrane.
muesli
noun, a breakfast cereal similar to granola, usually consisting of rolled oats and dried fruit.
milers
noun, a participant in a one-mile race.
piolet
noun, an ice ax used in mountaineering.
Rosita
noun, a female given name, Spanish form of Rose.
Piutes
noun, Paiute.
melter
noun, a person or thing that melts.
sailer
noun, a vessel propelled by a sail or sails.
mulier
noun, a woman or wife.
sit-up
noun, an exercise in which a person lies flat on the back, lifts the torso to a sitting position, and then lies flat again without changing the position of the legs: formerly done with the legs straight but now usually done with the knees bent.
situla
noun, a deep urn, vase, or bucket-shaped vessel, especially one made in the ancient world.
pirate
noun, a person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea.
Mercia
noun, an early English kingdom in central Britain.
merits
noun, claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth.
merles
noun, the blackbird, Turdus merula.
merlot
noun, a dark-blue grape used in winemaking, especially in the Bordeaux region of France and in areas of Italy, Switzerland, and California.
muleta
noun, a red cloth similar to but smaller than a capa and manipulated by a stick set into one of the three holes in or near the center, for use by a matador in guiding the course of the bull's attack in the stage of the fight preparatory to the kill.
Merope
noun, a queen of Corinth and the foster mother of Oedipus.
pectic
adjective, pertaining to pectin.
pimola
noun, an olive stuffed with red sweet pepper; stuffed olive.
pilous
adjective, pilose.
Searle
noun, Ronald (William Fordham) [fawr-duh m,, fohr-] /ˈfɔr dəm,, ˈfoʊr-/ (Show IPA), 1920–2011, British cartoonist and artist.
mulcts
noun, a fine, especially for a misdemeanor.
pilots
noun, a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
pilose
adjective, covered with hair, especially soft hair; furry.
pileus
noun, Mycology. the horizontal portion of a mushroom, bearing gills, tubes, etc., on its underside; a cap.
Merops
noun, (in the Iliad) a Percosian augur who foresaw and unsuccessfully tried to prevent the death of his sons in the Trojan War.
merous
sitcom
noun, situation comedy.
mesail
noun, a pivoted piece on a helmet between a visor and a beaver.
pileum
noun, the top of the head of a bird, from the base of the bill to the nape.
mescal
noun, an intoxicating beverage distilled from the fermented juice of certain species of agave.
picro-
secure
adjective, free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
multi-
septic
adjective, pertaining to or of the nature of sepsis; infected.
Mosaic
noun, a picture or decoration made of small, usually colored pieces of inlaid stone, glass, etc.
molest
verb (used with object), to bother, interfere with, or annoy.
molies
noun, an herb given to Odysseus by Hermes to counteract the spells of Circe.
Petrie
noun, Sir (William Matthew) Flinders [flin-derz] /ˈflɪn dərz/ (Show IPA), 1853–1942, English Egyptologist and archaeologist.
rutile
noun, a common mineral, titanium dioxide, TiO 2 , usually reddish-brown in color with a brilliant metallic or adamantine luster, occurring in crystals: used to coat welding rods.
Petrel
noun, any of numerous tube-nosed seabirds of the families Procellariidae, Hydrobatidae, and Pelecanoididae.
Petras
noun, an ancient city in SW Jordan: ruined structures carved out of varicolored stratified rock; capital of the Nabataeans and Edomites.
morula
noun, the mass of cells resulting from the cleavage of the ovum before the formation of a blastula.
rustle
noun, the sound made by anything that rustles:
septum
noun, a dividing wall, membrane, or the like, in a plant or animal structure; dissepiment.
Perlis
noun, a state in Malaysia, on the SW Malay Peninsula. 310 sq. mi. (803 sq. km). Capital: Kangar.
Peters
noun, penis.
pestle
noun, a tool for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar.
pester
verb (used with object), to bother persistently with petty annoyances; trouble:
serape
noun, a blanketlike shawl or wrap, often of brightly colored wool, as worn in Latin America.
septi-
rupees
noun, a cupronickel coin and monetary unit of India, Nepal, and Pakistan, equal to 100 paise. Abbreviation: R., Re.
morale
noun, emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness, confidence, zeal, etc., especially in the face of opposition, hardship, etc.:
peseta
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Spain and Andorra until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centimos. Abbreviation: P., Pta.
morals
noun, the moral teaching or practical lesson contained in a fable, tale, experience, etc.
Pesaro
noun, a seaport in E Italy, on the Adriatic Sea.
peruse
verb (used with object), to read through with thoroughness or care:
rustic
noun, a country person.
mortal
noun, a human being.
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.
permit
noun, an authoritative or official certificate of permission; license:
septal
adjective, of or relating to a septum.
morsel
noun, a bite, mouthful, or small portion of food, candy, etc.
molars
noun, Also called molar tooth. a tooth having a broad biting surface adapted for grinding, being one of twelve in humans, with three on each side of the upper and lower jaws.
petro-
simple
noun, an ignorant, foolish, or gullible person.
rumple
noun, a wrinkle or irregular fold; crease.
milpas
noun, (in certain tropical regions) a tract of land cleared from the jungle, usually by burning, farmed for a few seasons, and then abandoned.
picots
noun, one of a number of ornamental loops in embroidery, or along the edge of lace, ribbon, etc.
simper
noun, a silly, self-conscious smile.
milter
noun, a male fish in breeding time.
select
adjective, chosen in preference to another or others; selected. Synonyms: preferred.
silure
plural noun, a British Celtic tribe resident in southeastern Wales at the time of the Roman conquest of Britain.
Siloam
noun, a spring and pool near Jerusalem. John 9:7.
pelota
noun, a Basque and Spanish game from which jai alai was developed.
Semite
noun, a member of any of various ancient and modern peoples originating in southwestern Asia, including the Akkadians, Canaanites, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Arabs.
miscue
noun, Sports. a failure to execute a play, stroke, or maneuver properly; an error.
picaro
noun, a rogue or vagabond.
pelter
noun, a person or thing that pelts.
mouser
noun, an animal that catches mice:
Seurat
noun, Georges [zhawrzh] /ʒɔrʒ/ (Show IPA), 1859–91, French (pointillist) painter.
moires
noun, any moiré fabric.
Mister
noun, (initial capital letter) a conventional title of respect for a man, prefixed to the name and to certain official designations (usually written as the abbreviation Mr.).
moults
noun, an act, process, or an instance of molting.
set-up
noun, Surveying. station (def 14a). a surveying instrument precisely positioned for observations from a station. a gap between the end of a chain or tape being used for a measurement and the point toward which it is laid.
setula
noun, a short, blunt seta.
miters
noun, the official headdress of a bishop in the Western Church, in its modern form a tall cap with a top deeply cleft crosswise, the outline of the front and back resembling that of a pointed arch.
mitral
adjective, of or resembling a miter.
mitres
noun, Bartolomé [bahr-taw-law-me] /ˌbɑr tɔ lɔˈmɛ/ (Show IPA), 1821–1906, Argentine soldier, statesman, and author: president of Argentina 1862–68.
Petros
noun, Canadian. the federally owned petroleum industry.
Peoria
noun, a city in central Illinois, on the Illinois River.
sempre
adverb, throughout.
motile
adjective, Biology. moving or capable of moving spontaneously:
Moerae
plural noun, the Fates.
Moesia
noun, an ancient country in S Europe, S of the Danube and N of ancient Thrace and Macedonia: later a Roman province.
serial
noun, anything published, broadcast, etc., in short installments at regular intervals, as a novel appearing in successive issues of a magazine.
placer
noun, a surficial mineral deposit formed by the concentration of small particles of heavy minerals, as gold, rutile, or platinum, in gravel or small sands.
Meliae
plural noun, the nymphs born from the blood of Uranus at the time of his mutilation by Cronus; the nymphs of ash trees.
Somali
noun, a member of a Hamitic population showing an admixture of Arab, black, and other ancestry, and dwelling in Somalia and adjacent regions.
macers
noun, macebearer.
lustre
noun, the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss:
luteo-
lutose
adjective, covered with a powdery substance resembling mud, as certain insects.
solace
noun, comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort.
soiree
noun, an evening party or social gathering, especially one held for a particular purpose:
polite
adjective, showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil:
polit.
paster
noun, a slip of paper gummed on the back, to be pasted on or over something, as over a name on a ballot.
social
noun, a social gathering or party, especially of or as given by an organized group:
soccer
noun, a form of football played between two teams of 11 players, in which the ball may be advanced by kicking or by bouncing it off any part of the body but the arms and hands, except in the case of the goalkeepers, who may use their hands to catch, carry, throw, or stop the ball.
soaper
noun, soap opera.
polies
noun, Informal. polyester (def 2):
Maceio
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Alagoas, in E Brazil.
police
noun, Also called police force. an organized civil force for maintaining order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing the laws.
pomace
noun, the pulpy residue from apples or similar fruit after crushing and pressing, as in cider making.
macles
noun, chiastolite.
polers
noun, a person or thing that poles.
macro-
macule
noun, mackle.
pastor
noun, a minister or priest in charge of a church.
MAeroE
Mailer
noun, a person who mails or prepares material for mailing.
poiser
noun, a person or thing that poises.
mailes
noun, a vine, Alyxia olivaeformis, of Hawaii, having small yellowish flowers and fragrant foliage: a traditional lei plant of Hawaii.
saltie
noun, an ocean-going sailor.
poetic
noun, poetics.
malice
noun, desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another, either because of a hostile impulse or out of deep-seated meanness:
Salter
noun, a person who makes or sells salt.
pastel
noun, a color having a soft, subdued shade.
luster
noun, the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss:
smalto
noun, colored glass or similar vitreous material used in mosaic.
pouter
noun, a person who pouts.
solute
noun, the substance dissolved in a given solution.
parole
noun, Penology. the conditional release of a person from prison prior to the end of the maximum sentence imposed. such release or its duration. an official document authorizing such a release.
precis
noun, a concise summary.
rimple
noun, a wrinkle.
parols
noun, something stated or declared.
prates
noun, act of prating.
praise
noun, the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
parous
salute
noun, Military. the special act of respect paid in saluting. the position of the hand or rifle in saluting:
Lucias
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “light.”.
Lucite
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.
lucres
noun, monetary reward or gain; money.
poults
noun, a young fowl, as of the turkey, the pheasant, or a similar bird.
solate
verb (used with object), to change from a gel to a sol.
Parsee
noun, an Indian Zoroastrian descended from Persian Zoroastrians who went to India in the 7th and 8th centuries to escape Muslim persecution.
Solera
noun, (especially in Spain) a series of casks, graded according to age, in which sherries and brandies are stored while maturing.
luetic
adjective, syphilitic.
Moreau
noun, Gustave [gys-tav] /güsˈtav/ (Show IPA), 1826–98, French painter.
poster
noun, a placard or bill posted or intended for posting in a public place, as for advertising.
postal
noun, Informal. postal card.
poseur
noun, a person who attempts to impress others by assuming or affecting a manner, degree of elegance, sentiment, etc., other than his or her true one.
lumper
noun, a day laborer employed to handle cargo, as fish or timber.
ritual
noun, an established or prescribed procedure for a religious or other rite.
Portia
noun, the heroine of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, who, in one scene, disguises herself as a lawyer.
lupoma
noun, any of the tubercles occurring in lupus vulgaris.
portal
noun, a door, gate, or entrance, especially one of imposing appearance, as to a palace.
partis
noun, the basic scheme or concept of an architectural design.
Lurcat
noun, Jean [zhahn] /ʒɑ̃/ (Show IPA), 1892–1966, French painter and tapestry designer.
maloti
noun, plural of loti.
Romaic
noun, demotic (def 5).
Slater
noun, a person who lays slates, as for roofing.
Mauser
noun, Peter Paul, 1838–1914, and his brother, Wilhelm, 1834–82, German inventors of firearms.
please
Idioms, if you please, if it be your pleasure; if you like or prefer. (used as an exclamation expressing astonishment, indignation, etc.):
sloper
noun, a person or thing that slopes.
Salome
noun, Also, Salomé. the daughter of Herodias, who is said to have danced for Herod Antipas and so pleased him that he granted her mother's request for the head of John the Baptist. Matt. 14:6–11 (not mentioned by name here).
plates
noun, a shallow, usually circular dish, often of earthenware or porcelain, from which food is eaten.
maters
noun, British Informal. mother1 .
matri-
mature
adjective, complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms:
plater
noun, a person or thing that plates.
Murcia
noun, a city in SE Spain.
murals
noun, a large picture painted or affixed directly on a wall or ceiling.
peaces
noun, the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
oracle
noun, (especially in ancient Greece) an utterance, often ambiguous or obscure, given by a priest or priestess at a shrine as the response of a god to an inquiry.
plasm-
plaice
noun, a European flatfish, Pleuronectes platessa, used for food.
Muriel
noun, a female given name.
sailor
noun, a person whose occupation is sailing or navigation; mariner.
McCrae
noun, John, 1872–1918, Canadian physician, soldier, and poet.
Slocum
noun, Joshua, 1844–c1910, U.S. mariner, author, and lecturer, born in Nova Scotia.
mealie
noun, Sometimes, mealies. corn; maize.
slicer
noun, a thin-bladed knife or implement used for slicing, especially food:
measle
noun, singular of measles (def 3).
placet
noun, an expression or vote of assent or sanction, indicated by the use of the Latin word placet (it pleases).
sealer
noun, an officer appointed to examine and test weights and measures, and to set a stamp upon such as are true to the standard.
meatus
noun, an opening or foramen, especially in a bone or bony structure, as the opening of the ear or nose.
mecate
noun, Southwestern U.S. a rope made of horsehair or sometimes maguey.
meccas
noun, Also, Makkah, Mekka. a city in and the capital of Hejaz, in W Saudi Arabia: birthplace of Muhammad; spiritual center of Islam.
Meerut
noun, a city in W Uttar Pradesh, in N India.
places
noun, a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
masto-
Mastic
noun, Also called mastic tree, lentisk. a small Mediterranean tree, Pistacia lentiscus, of the cashew family, that is the source of an aromatic resin used in making varnish and adhesives.
paters
noun, British Informal. father.
muscle
noun, a tissue composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body.
Maoris
noun, a member of the native Polynesian population of New Zealand.
Maputo
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Mozambique, on Delagoa Bay.
Marcel
noun, a marcelling.
Marcie
noun, a female given name, form of Marcia.
Marcos
noun, Ferdinand E(dralin) [ed-ruh-lin] /ˈɛd rə lɪn/ (Show IPA), 1917–1989, Philippine political leader: president 1965–86.
plumes
noun, a feather.
Marcus
noun, Saint. Also, Mark. died a.d. 336, pope 336.
patios
noun, an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
Mariel
noun, a city and seaport of Cuba, on the W coast, SW of Havana.
rosace
noun, rosette (def 3).
Marist
noun, a member of a religious order founded in Lyons, France, in 1816 for missionary and educational work in the name of the Virgin Mary.
Musial
noun, Stanley Frank ("Stan the Man") 1920–2013, U.S. baseball player.
Patmos
noun, one of the Dodecanese Islands, off the SW coast of Asia Minor: St. John is supposed to have been exiled here (Rev. 1:9). 13 sq. mi. (34 sq. km).
Marius
noun, Gaius, c155–86 b.c, Roman general and consul: opponent of Lucius Cornelius Sulla.
Master
noun, a person with the ability or power to use, control, or dispose of something:
patois
noun, a regional form of a language, especially of French, differing from the standard, literary form of the language.
Roseau
noun, a seaport on and the capital of Dominica.
sluice
noun, an artificial channel for conducting water, often fitted with a gate (sluice gate) at the upper end for regulating the flow.
Martel
noun, a hammerlike, shafted weapon having a head with a point at one end and a blunt face at the other.
patri-
mascle
noun, a lozenge represented as having a lozenge-shaped hole at the center.
Mascot
noun, an animal, person, or thing adopted by a group as its representative symbol and supposed to bring good luck:
patrol
noun, a person or group of persons assigned to patrol an area, road, etc.
Maseru
noun, a town in and the capital of Lesotho, in the NW part.
Muscat
noun, a variety of grape having a pronounced sweet aroma and flavor, used for making wine and raisins.
pleura
noun, Anatomy, Zoology. a delicate serous membrane investing each lung in mammals and folded back as a lining of the corresponding side of the thorax.
pleur-
pleio-
pleats
noun, a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.
pistol
noun, a short firearm intended to be held and fired with one hand.
colure
noun, either of two great circles of the celestial sphere intersecting each other at the poles, one passing through both equinoxes and the other through both solstices.
imper.
Arctic
noun, (often initial capital letter) the region lying north of the Arctic Circle or of the northernmost limit of tree growth; the polar area north of the timber line.
copula
noun, something that connects or links together.
calico
noun, a plain-woven cotton cloth printed with a figured pattern, usually on one side.
Coptic
noun, an Afroasiatic language of Egypt descended from ancient Egyptian, largely extinct as a spoken language since the 16th century but surviving as the liturgical language of the Coptic Church.
cerous
adjective, containing trivalent cerium.
aretes
noun, the aggregate of qualities, as valor and virtue, making up good character.
Carmel
noun, Mount, a mountain range in NW Israel, near the Mediterranean coast. Highest point, 1818 feet (554 meters). 14 miles (23 km) long.
areole
noun, an areola.
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.
elisor
noun, a person appointed by a court to perform the duties of a sheriff or coroner who is disqualified from acting in a certain case.
copter
noun, helicopter.
elites
noun, (often used with a plural verb) the choice or best of anything considered collectively, as of a group or class of persons.
culets
noun, Jewelry. a small face forming the bottom of a faceted gem.
ticals
noun, a former silver coin and monetary unit of Siam, equal to 100 satang: replaced in 1928 by the baht.
Tulare
noun, a city in central California.
certes
adverb, certainly; in truth.
Tulear
noun, a city on SW Madagascar.
ceruse
noun, a pigment composed of white lead.
cesium
noun, a rare, highly reactive, soft, metallic element of the alkali metal group, used chiefly in photoelectric cells. Symbol: Cs; atomic weight: 132.905; atomic number: 55; specific gravity: 1.9 at 20°C; melts at 28.5°C.
copras
noun, the dried kernel or meat of the coconut from which coconut oil is expressed.
Tumaco
noun, a seaport in SW Colombia.
Elmira
noun, a city in S central New York.
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.
Eloise
noun, a female given name.
ariels
noun, a mountain gazelle of Arabia, Gazella gazella arabica : almost extinct.
CERMET
noun, a durable, heat-resistant alloy formed by compacting and sintering a metal and a ceramic substance, used under conditions of high temperature and stress.
copies
noun, an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original:
armets
noun, a completely enclosed helmet having a visor and hinged cheek pieces fastened under the chin.
corita
noun, a boat resembling a large, woven basket, used by Indians of the southwestern U.S.
elates
adjective, elated.
arouse
verb (used with object), to stir to action or strong response; excite:
truism
noun, a self-evident, obvious truth.
elect.
armpit
noun, the hollow under the arm at the shoulder; axilla.
armlet
noun, an ornamental band worn on the arm, especially a bracelet worn high on the arm, rather than on the wrist.
cereal
noun, any plant of the grass family yielding an edible grain, as wheat, rye, oats, rice, or corn.
catsup
noun, ketchup.
elects
noun, a person or the persons chosen or worthy to be chosen.
armies
noun, the military forces of a nation, exclusive of the navy and in some countries the air force.
Cereus
noun, any of various plants of the genus Cereus, of the cactus family, having large, usually white, funnel-shaped flowers.
calci-
elemis
noun, any of various fragrant resins from certain trees, especially Canarium commune, used chiefly in the manufacture of varnishes, lacquers, ointments, and in perfumery.
torula
noun, a highly nutritious yeast produced commercially on a sugar recovered from the manufacture of wood products or from processed fruit.
Tamils
noun, a member of a people of Dravidian stock of S India and Sri Lanka.
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.
caters
verb (used with object), to provide food and service for:
cerise
adjective, noun, moderate to deep red.
calces
noun, a plural of calx.
cerium
noun, a steel-gray, ductile metallic element of the rare-earth group found only in combination. Symbol: Ce; atomic weight: 140.12; atomic number: 58.
trumps
noun, Cards. any playing card of a suit that for the time outranks the other suits, such a card being able to take any card of another suit. Often, trumps. (used with a singular verb) the suit itself.
ariose
adjective, characterized by melody; songlike.
corals
noun, the hard, variously colored, calcareous skeleton secreted by certain marine polyps.
Castle
noun, a fortified, usually walled residence, as of a prince or noble in feudal times.
elopes
verb (used without object), to run off secretly to be married, usually without the consent or knowledge of one's parents.
cercus
noun, one of a pair of appendages at the rear of the abdomen of certain insects and other arthropods, serving as tactile organs.
creams
noun, the fatty part of milk, which rises to the surface when the liquid is allowed to stand unless homogenized.
Casper
noun, a city in central Wyoming.
COMSAT
noun, (often lowercase) a communications satellite.
tierce
noun, an old measure of capacity equivalent to one third of a pipe, or 42 wine gallons.
crates
noun, a slatted wooden box or framework for packing, shopping, or storing fruit, furniture, glassware, crockery, etc.
compts
verb (used with or without object), noun, count1 .
turaco
noun, touraco.
amulet
noun, a small object worn to ward off evil, harm, or illness or to bring good fortune; protecting charm.
Cicero
noun, a Continental unit of measurement for type, equal to 12 Didot points, or 0.178 inches (4.5 mm), roughly comparable to a pica.
turco-
toupee
noun, a man's wig.
emotes
verb (used without object), to show or pretend emotion:
Tailor
noun, a person whose occupation is the making, mending, or altering of clothes, especially suits, coats, and other outer garments.
cameos
noun, a technique of engraving upon a gem or other stone, as onyx, in such a way that an underlying stone of one color is exposed as a background for a low-relief design of another color.
empale
verb (used with object), impale (defs 1–5).
Empire
noun, a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or government: usually a territory of greater extent than a kingdom, as the former British Empire, French Empire, Russian Empire, Byzantine Empire, or Roman Empire.
compel
verb (used with object), to force or drive, especially to a course of action:
emptor
noun, (especially in legal usage) a person who purchases or contracts to purchase; buyer.
curite
noun, a radioactive uranium mineral, Pb 2 U 5 O 17 ·4H 2 O, with adamantine luster, occurring as reddish-brown to deep-yellow needle-shaped crystals, formed by alteration of uraninite.
ampule
noun, a sealed glass or plastic bulb containing solutions for hypodermic injection.
C-star
noun, carbon star.
toluic
adjective, of or derived from toluic acid.
Ampere
noun, the basic unit of electrical current in the International System of Units (SI), equivalent to one coulomb per second, formally defined to be the constant current which if maintained in two straight parallel conductors of infinite length, of negligible circular cross section, and placed one meter apart in vacuum, would produce between these conductors a force equal to 2 × 10 −7 newton per meter of length. Abbreviation: A, amp.
camise
noun, a lightweight, loose-fitting shirt or smock with long sleeves.
amours
noun, a love affair.
teleo-
aorist
noun, a verb tense, as in Classical Greek, expressing action or, in the indicative mood, past action, without further limitation or implication.
copier
noun, a person or thing that copies; copyist.
talers
noun, thaler.
crapes
noun, a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
cesura
noun, caesura.
tumors
noun, a swollen part; swelling; protuberance.
eluate
noun, a liquid solution resulting from eluting.
copers
noun, a horse dealer.
topers
noun, a hard drinker or chronic drunkard.
cuesta
noun, a long, low ridge with a relatively steep face or escarpment on one side and a long, gentle slope on the other.
Caster
noun, a person or thing that casts.
topees
noun, (in India) a lightweight helmet or sun hat made from the pith of the sola plant.
elutes
verb (used with object), to remove by dissolving, as absorbed material from an adsorbent.
copals
noun, a hard, lustrous resin obtained from various tropical trees and used chiefly in making varnishes.
Tralee
noun, a city in and the county seat of Kerry, in the SW Republic of Ireland.
comtes
noun, count2 .
aplite
noun, a fine-grained granite composed essentially of feldspar and quartz.
Cetura
noun, Keturah.
cueist
noun, a billiard player.
trails
noun, a path or track made across a wild region, over rough country, or the like, by the passage of people or animals.
Emelia
noun, a female given name.
apiece
adverb, for each piece, thing, or person; for each one; each:
apices
noun, a plural of apex.
Tupelo
noun, any of several trees of the genus Nyssa, having ovate leaves, clusters of minute flowers, and purple, berrylike fruit, especially N. aquatica, of swampy regions of the eastern, southern, and midwestern U.S.
apercu
noun, a hasty glance; a glimpse.
emetic
noun, an emetic medicine or agent.
tempos
noun, Music. relative rapidity or rate of movement, usually indicated by such terms as adagio, allegro, etc., or by reference to the metronome.
elater
noun, Botany. an elastic filament serving to disperse spores.
tamper
noun, a person or thing that tamps.
Ulster
noun, a former province in Ireland, now comprising Northern Ireland and a part of the Republic of Ireland.
atomic
adjective, of, pertaining to, resulting from, or using atoms, atomic energy, or atomic bombs:
Cutler
noun, a person who makes, sells, or repairs knives and other cutting instruments.
celoms
noun, coelom.
atrium
noun, Architecture. Also called cavaedium. the main or central room of an ancient Roman house, open to the sky at the center and usually having a pool for the collection of rain water. a courtyard, flanked or surrounded by porticoes, in front of an early or medieval Christian church. a skylit central court in a contemporary building or house.
coucal
noun, any of several Old World cuckoos of the genus Centropus, having harsh-textured plumage and a long, daggerlike hind claw.
cotula
noun, (in prescriptions) a measure.
Atreus
noun, the father of Plisthenes, Agamemnon, Menelaus, and Anaxibia upon whose house Thyestes pronounced a curse.
teacup
noun, a cup in which tea is served, usually of small or moderate size.
tauro-
atopic
adjective, of or relating to atopy.
tercel
noun, the male of a hawk, especially of a gyrfalcon or peregrine.
taupes
noun, a moderate to dark brownish gray, sometimes slightly tinged with purple, yellow, or green.
coulis
noun, a sauce made with puréed vegetables or fruit and used as a base or garnish.
triols
noun, a compound having three hydroxyl groups.
Coster
noun, costermonger.
Celtic
noun, a branch of the Indo-European family of languages, including especially Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, and Breton, which survive now in Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, Wales, and Brittany.
COSTAR
noun, a performer, especially an actor or actress, who shares star billing with another.
teasel
noun, any of several plants of the genus Dipsacus, having prickly leaves and flower heads. Compare teasel family.
costal
adjective, Anatomy. pertaining to the ribs or the upper sides of the body:
tarso-
triose
noun, a monosaccharide that has three atoms of carbon.
celto-
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.
triple
noun, an amount, number, etc., three times as great as another.
coulee
noun, Chiefly Western U.S. and Western Canada. a deep ravine or gulch, usually dry, that has been formed by running water.
terais
noun, a marshy lowland area in N India and S Nepal, between the Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas.
tripos
noun, (at Cambridge University, England) any of various final honors examinations.
timers
noun, a person or thing that times.
cecils
noun, (Edgar Algernon) Robert (1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood) 1864–1958, British statesman: Nobel Peace Prize 1937.
courts
noun, Law. a place where justice is administered. a judicial tribunal duly constituted for the hearing and determination of cases. a session of a judicial assembly.
autism
noun, Psychiatry. a pervasive developmental disorder of children, characterized by impaired communication, excessive rigidity, and emotional detachment: now considered one of the autism spectrum disorders.
triacs
noun, a type of thyristor designed for electronic control of the current supplied to a circuit, used especially in dimmers for lighting systems.
curtal
noun, a 16th-century bassoon.
austr-
Curtis
noun, Benjamin Robbins, 1809–74, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1851–57; resigned in dissent over Dred Scott case.
Auster
noun, the south wind personified.
curios
noun, any unusual article, object of art, etc., valued as a curiosity.
Cecile
noun, a female given name, form of Cecilia.
aurist
noun, a physician specializing in the treatment of ear diseases; otologist.
tremie
noun, a funnellike device lowered into water to deposit concrete.
trices
noun, a very short time; an instant:
Auriol
noun, Vincent [vin-suh nt;; French van-sahn] /ˈvɪn sənt;; French vɛ̃ˈsɑ̃/ (Show IPA), 1884–1966, French statesman: president 1947–54.
celiac
adjective, of, relating to, or located in the cavity of the abdomen.
Custer
noun, George Armstrong [ahrm-strawng,, -strong] /ˈɑrm strɔŋ,, -strɒŋ/ (Show IPA), 1839–76, U.S. general and Indian fighter.
course
noun, a direction or route taken or to be taken.
coutil
noun, a sturdy fabric constructed of a compactly woven herringbone twill.
custom
noun, a habitual practice; the usual way of acting in given circumstances.
teamer
noun, a teamster.
couple
noun, two of the same sort considered together; pair.
coupes
noun, Also, coupé. a closed, two-door car shorter than a sedan of the same model.
trapes
noun, a tiring walk.
curets
noun, a scoop-shaped surgical instrument for removing tissue from body cavities, as the uterus.
terces
noun, tierce (def 3).
astro-
elapse
noun, the passage or termination of a period of time; lapse.
Artois
noun, a former province in N France: artesian wells.
caecum
noun, cecum.
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.
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.
ecoles
noun, school1 .
corpus
noun, a large or complete collection of writings:
Ecorse
noun, a city in SE Michigan, near Detroit.
ecrase
adjective, (of leather) crushed to produce a grained effect.
torsel
noun, a beam or slab of wood, stone, iron, etc., laid on a masonry wall to receive and distribute the weight from one end of a beam.
corpse
noun, a dead body, usually of a human being.
troupe
noun, a company, band, or group of singers, actors, or other performers, especially one that travels about.
tapers
noun, gradual diminution of width or thickness in an elongated object.
tepals
noun, one of the divisions of a flower perianth, especially one that is not clearly differentiated into petals and sepals, as in lilies and tulips.
asleep
adverb, in or into a state of sleep:
cerat-
cerate
noun, Pharmacology. an unctuous, often medicated, preparation for external application, consisting of lard or oil mixed with wax, rosin, or the like, especially one that has a firmer consistency than a typical ointment and does not melt when in contact with the skin.
Caelum
noun, the Sculptor's Tool, or Chisel, a small southern constellation between Columba and Eridanus.
cormel
noun, a small new corm that is vegetatively propagated by a fully mature corm.
Taoism
noun, the philosophical system evolved by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu, advocating a life of complete simplicity and naturalness and of noninterference with the course of natural events, in order to attain a happy existence in harmony with the Tao.
artels
noun, (in Russia or the Soviet Union) a peasants' or workers' cooperative; an association of workers or peasants for collective effort.
Temuco
noun, a city in S Chile.
corium
noun, Anatomy, Zoology. dermis.
Cercis
noun, any shrub or small tree of the genus Cercis, as the redbud or Judas tree.
tampur
noun, tambura.
truces
noun, a suspension of hostilities for a specified period of time by mutual agreement of the warring parties; cease-fire; armistice.
Cactus
noun, any of numerous succulent plants of the family Cactaceae, of warm, arid regions of the New World, having fleshy, leafless, usually spiny stems, and typically having solitary, showy flowers.
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.
COSMIC
adjective, of or relating to the cosmos:
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.
easier
noun, a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter E.
tramps
noun, the act of tramping.
curate
noun, Chiefly British. a member of the clergy employed to assist a rector or vicar.
Teresa
noun, Mother (Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu) 1910–97, Albanian nun: Nobel Peace Prize 1979 for work in the slums of Calcutta, India.
Tereus
noun, a Thracian prince, the husband of Procne, who raped his sister-in-law Philomela and was changed into a hoopoe as a punishment.
Easter
noun, an annual Christian festival in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, as calculated according to tables based in Western churches on the Gregorian calendar and in Orthodox churches on the Julian calendar.
teaser
noun, a person or thing that teases.
cupro-
Cortes
noun, (in Spain or Portugal) the two houses constituting the national legislative body.
cupric
adjective, of or containing copper, especially in the bivalent state, as cupric oxide, CuO.
celure
noun, an ornamented canopy, as for a bed or dais.
cupola
noun, Architecture. a light structure on a dome or roof, serving as a belfry, lantern, or belvedere. a dome, especially one covering a circular or polygonal area.
aslope
adverb, at a slope; aslant; slantingly; diagonally.
cupels
noun, a small, cuplike, porous container, usually made of bone ash, used in assaying, as for separating gold and silver from lead.
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):
ecarte
noun, a card game for two players.
Tories
noun, a member of the Conservative Party in Great Britain or Canada.
Eccles
noun, Sir John Carew [kuh-roo] /kəˈru/ (Show IPA), 1903–97, Australian physiologist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1963.
ceorls
noun, churl (def 4).
eclair
noun, a finger-shaped cream puff, filled with whipped cream, custard, or pastry cream, often coated with icing.
aspect
noun, appearance to the eye or mind; look:
trompe
noun, Metallurgy. a device formerly used for inducing a blast of air upon the hearth of a forge by means of a current of falling water.
tromps
verb (used with object), to tramp or trample.
eclats
noun, brilliance of success, reputation, etc.:
camlet
noun, a durable, waterproof cloth, especially for outerwear.
crease
noun, a ridge or groove produced in anything by folding, heat, pressure, etc.; fold; furrow.
telium
noun, the cluster of spore cases of the rust and smut fungi, bearing teliospores.
captor
noun, a person who has captured a person or thing.
stucco
noun, an exterior finish for masonry or frame walls, usually composed of cement, sand, and hydrated lime mixed with water and laid on wet.
coarse
adjective, composed of relatively large parts or particles:
Struma
noun, Pathology. goiter.
Aerope
noun, the wife of Atreus, seduced by her brother-in-law Thyestes.
coapts
verb (used with object), to bring close together:
cremes
noun, cream.
clause
noun, Grammar. a syntactic construction containing a subject and predicate and forming part of a sentence or constituting a whole simple sentence.
coaler
noun, a railroad, ship, etc., used mainly to haul or supply coal.
coacts
verb (used with or without object), to do or act together.
stroma
noun, Cell Biology. the supporting framework or matrix of a cell.
toiles
noun, any of various transparent linens and cottons.
carpic
Capris
noun, Capri pants.
Aeolus
noun, the ruler of the winds.
impels
verb (used with object), to drive or urge forward; press on; incite or constrain to action.
Aeolis
noun, an ancient coastal region and Greek colony in NW Asia Minor: settled by Aeolians.
stripe
noun, a relatively long, narrow band of a different color, appearance, weave, material, or nature from the rest of a surface or thing:
Aeolic
noun, the Greek dialect of ancient Aeolis and Thessaly; Aeolian.
aecium
noun, the fruiting body of rust fungi, which bears chainlike or stalked spores.
urials
noun, a wild, bearded sheep, Ovis vignei, of southern Asia, having a reddish coat.
Creole
noun, a person born in the West Indies or Spanish America but of European, usually Spanish, ancestry.
acutes
noun, the acute accent.
Crista
noun, a crest or ridge.
clears
noun, a clear or unobstructed space.
uretic
adjective, of, relating to, or occurring in the urine.
carpo-
iatro-
carpos
noun, an ancient Greek goddess of summer fruit, considered by Athenians as one of the Horae.
Uralic
noun, a family of languages that comprises Finno-Ugric and Samoyed as subfamilies. Hungarian, Finnish, and Estonian belong to Uralic.
croute
noun, crust.
stupor
noun, suspension or great diminution of sensibility, as in disease or as caused by narcotics, intoxicants, etc.:
Timaru
noun, a seaport on the E coast of South Island, in S New Zealand.
coerce
verb (used with object), to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition:
Crouse
noun, Russel, 1893–1966, U.S. dramatist.
circle
noun, a closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center. Equation: x 2 + y 2 = r 2 .
clares
noun, a county in W Republic of Ireland. 1231 sq. mi. (3190 sq. km). County seat: Ennis.
claret
noun, the red table wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France: originally it was light red or yellowish.
caplet
carpus
noun, the part of the upper extremity between the hand and the forearm; wrist.
claros
noun, such a cigar.
Europe
noun, a continent in the W part of the landmass lying between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, separated from Asia by the Ural Mountains on the E and the Caucasus Mountains and the Black and Caspian seas on the SE. In British usage, Europe sometimes contrasts with England. About 4,017,000 sq. mi. (10,404,000 sq. km).
urates
noun, a salt of uric acid.
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.
Crocus
noun, any of the small, bulbous plants of the genus Crocus, of the iris family, cultivated for their showy, solitary flowers, which are among the first to bloom in the spring.
urease
noun, an enzyme that changes urea into ammonium carbonate, occurring in bacteria, fungi, etc.
uremia
noun, a condition resulting from the retention in the blood of constituents normally excreted in the urine.
Coates
noun, Eric, 1886–1957, English violist and composer.
coatee
noun, a close-fitting short coat, especially one with tails or skirts.
stumer
noun, something bogus or fraudulent.
uremic
adjective, pertaining to uremia.
Capote
noun, a long cloak with a hood.
Europa
noun, Also, Europe. Classical Mythology. a sister of Cadmus who was abducted by Zeus in the form of a bull and taken to Crete, where she bore him Rhadamanthus, Minos, and Sarpedon.
Carpet
noun, a heavy fabric, commonly of wool or nylon, for covering floors.
clumps
noun, a small, close group or cluster, especially of trees or other plants.
succor
noun, help; relief; aid; assistance.
accel.
accuse
verb (used with object), to charge with the fault, offense, or crime (usually followed by of):
cleric
noun, a member of the clergy.
Cletus
noun, Anacletus.
clomps
verb (used without object), clump (def 6).
cresol
noun, any of three isomeric compounds having the formula C 7 H 8 O, usually derived from coal tar and wood tar, and used chiefly as a disinfectant.
Cloete
noun, Stuart, 1897–1976, South African novelist, born in France.
caroms
noun, Billiards, Pool. a shot in which the cue ball hits two balls in succession.
accrue
verb (used without object), to happen or result as a natural growth, addition, etc.
accost
noun, a greeting.
Accius
noun, Lucius, c170–c90 b.c, Roman poet and prose writer.
accept
verb (used with object), to take or receive (something offered); receive with approval or favor:
utero-
caries
noun, decay, as of bone or of plant tissue.
Carole
noun, a female given name.
Uticas
noun, an ancient city on the N coast of Africa, NW of Carthage.
imaret
noun, (in Turkey) a hospice for pilgrims, travelers, etc.
Creusa
noun, the bride to be of Jason, slain by Medea.
clites
noun, Classical Mythology. the wife of Cyzicus, who hanged herself when her husband was mistakenly killed by the Argonauts.
IMPACT
noun, the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision:
impale
verb (used with object), to fasten, stick, or fix upon a sharpened stake or the like.
Utopia
noun, an imaginary island described in Sir Thomas More's Utopia (1516) as enjoying perfection in law, politics, etc.
imparl
verb (used without object), to confer with the opposing party in a lawsuit with a view to settling the dispute amicably, out of court.
impart
verb (used with object), to make known; tell; relate; disclose:
Creuse
noun, a department in central France. 2165 sq. mi. (5605 sq. km). Capital: Guéret.
Carlos
noun, Don [don;; Spanish dawn] /dɒn;; Spanish dɔn/ (Show IPA), (Carlos Maria Isidro de Borbón) 1788–1855, pretender to the Spanish throne.
aceous
stream
noun, a body of water flowing in a channel or watercourse, as a river, rivulet, or brook. Synonyms: rill, run, streamlet, runnel.
icecap
noun, a thick cover of ice over an area, sloping in all directions from the center.
crepes
noun, a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
Timour
noun, Tamerlane.
Icarus
noun, Also, Ikaros. Classical Mythology. a youth who attempted to escape from Crete with wings of wax and feathers but flew so high that his wings melted from the heat of the sun, and he plunged to his death in the sea.
cleats
noun, a wedge-shaped block fastened to a surface to serve as a check or support:
carpel
noun, a simple pistil, or a single member of a compound pistil.
Cleome
noun, any of numerous strong-smelling plants or shrubs belonging to the genus Cleome, of the caper family, mostly natives of tropical regions, and often bearing showy flowers.
Actium
noun, a promontory in NW ancient Greece: Antony and Cleopatra were defeated by Octavian and Agrippa in a naval battle near here in 31 b.c.
clouts
noun, a blow, especially with the hand; cuff:
toecap
noun, a piece of leather or other material covering the toe of a shoe.
cripes
interjection, (used as a mild oath or an exclamation of astonishment.)
Temple
noun, an edifice or place dedicated to the service or worship of a deity or deities.
crimps
noun, the act of crimping.
stoper
noun, a machine for drilling rock from below.
carets
noun, a mark (‸) made in written or printed matter to show the place where something is to be inserted.
acmite
noun, a rare pyroxene mineral, sodium-ferric iron silicate, NaFe(Si 2 O 6), found in feldspathoid rocks.
closet
noun, a small room, enclosed recess, or cabinet for storing clothing, food, utensils, etc.
closer
noun, a person or thing that closes.
clepes
verb (used with object), to call; name (now chiefly in the past participle as ycleped or yclept).
Crimea
noun, the, a peninsula in SE Ukraine, between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
Cloris
noun, a male or female given name.
acious
acetum
noun, a preparation having vinegar or dilute acetic acid as the solvent.
aceto-
acetic
adjective, pertaining to, derived from, or producing vinegar or acetic acid.
Etoile
noun, a star or something shaped like a star.
croups
noun, any condition of the larynx or trachea characterized by a hoarse cough and difficult breathing.
couter
noun, a piece of plate armor for the elbow.
temper
noun, a particular state of mind or feelings.
erects
adjective, upright in position or posture:
umpire
noun, a person selected to rule on the plays in a game.
colter
noun, a sharp blade or wheel attached to the beam of a plow, used to cut the ground in advance of the plowshare.
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.
tie-up
noun, a temporary stoppage or slowing of business, traffic, telephone service, etc., as due to a strike, storm, or accident.
creels
noun, a wickerwork basket worn on the back or suspended from the shoulder, used especially by anglers for carrying fish.
Crusoe
noun, Robinson, Robinson Crusoe.
supra-
Umtali
noun, former name of Mutare.
erotic
noun, an erotic poem.
cartop
adjective, of a size and shape suitable for carrying on the top of an automobile.
Superi
plural noun, (in ancient Rome) the gods.
campus
noun, the grounds, often including the buildings, of a college, university, or school.
super-
Colmar
noun, a city in and the capital of Haut-Rhin, in NE France.
Colima
noun, a state in SW Mexico, on the Pacific Coast. 2010 sq. mi. (5205 sq. km).
eructs
verb (used with or without object), to belch forth, as gas from the stomach.
colies
noun, any of several slender, fruit-eating, African birds constituting the family Coliidae, having grayish-brown plumage and a long, pointed tail.
erupts
verb (used with object), to release violently; burst forth with: Synonyms: vent.
uracil
noun, Biochemistry. a pyrimidine base, C 4 H 4 N 2 O 2 , that is one of the fundamental components of RNA, in which it forms base pairs with adenine. Symbol: U.
crumps
noun, a crunching sound.
alters
noun, David, 1807–81, U.S. physicist.
Coleus
noun, any of several tropical Asian or African plants belonging to the genus Coleus, of the mint family, certain species of which are cultivated for their showy, colored foliage and blue flowers.
upcast
noun, an act of casting upward.
cisele
adjective, noting or pertaining to velvet having a chiseled or embossed pattern produced by contrasting cut and uncut pile.
lauric
adjective, of or derived from lauric acid.
Sumter
noun, a city in central South Carolina.
Epirus
noun, an ancient district in NW Greece and S Albania.
camote
noun, batata.
create
adjective, Archaic. created.
Ultima
noun, the last syllable of a word.
amoles
noun, the root of any of several plants, as Mexican species of agaves, used as a substitute for soap.
comers
noun, Informal. a person or thing that is progressing well or is very promising:
ultimo
adverb, in or of the month preceding the current one: Abbreviation: ult., ulto. Compare instant (def 11), proximo.
sutler
noun, (formerly) a person who followed an army or maintained a store on an army post to sell provisions to the soldiers.
traces
noun, a surviving mark, sign, or evidence of the former existence, influence, or action of some agent or event; vestige:
epacts
noun, the difference in days between a solar year and a lunar year.
comate
noun, a mate or companion.
epimer
noun, either of a pair of isomeric aldose compounds, especially of certain sugars, that differ from each other in the positions of the H and OH at the second atom from the end of the carbon chain, as d-glucose and d-mannose.
circus
noun, a large public entertainment, typically presented in one or more very large tents or in an outdoor or indoor arena, featuring exhibitions of pageantry, feats of skill and daring, performing animals, etc., interspersed throughout with the slapstick antics of clowns. Compare big top.
ameers
noun, emir.
Toluca
noun, a city in and the capital of Mexico state, in S central Mexico.
comals
noun, a griddle made from sandstone or earthenware.
ultra-
camper
noun, a person who camps out for recreation, especially in the wilderness.
amicus
noun, a philanthropist.
Campos
noun, a city in E Brazil, near Rio de Janeiro.
amices
noun, an oblong vestment, usually of white linen, worn about the neck and shoulders and partly under the alb.
Tolima
noun, a volcano in W Colombia, in the Andes. 18,438 feet (5620 meters).
ultras
noun, an extremist, as in politics, religion, fashion, etc.
AmerSp
amerce
verb (used with object), to punish by imposing a fine not fixed by statute.
Caruso
noun, Enrico [en-ree-koh;; Italian en-ree-kaw] /ɛnˈri koʊ;; Italian ɛnˈri kɔ/ (Show IPA), 1873–1921, Italian operatic tenor.
tousle
noun, a disheveled or rumpled mass, especially of hair.
colics
noun, paroxysmal pain in the abdomen or bowels.
escape
noun, an act or instance of escaping. Synonyms: flight.
espial
noun, the act of spying.
alerts
noun, an attitude of vigilance, readiness, or caution, as before an expected attack.
almuce
noun, a furred hood or hooded cape with long ends hanging down in front, formerly worn by the clergy.
claims
noun, a demand for something as due; an assertion of a right or an alleged right:
almous
noun, alms.
almost
adverb, very nearly; all but:
Aletes
noun, a son of Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus. He became ruler of Mycenae after the death of his parents.
clamps
noun, a device, usually of some rigid material, for strengthening or supporting objects or fastening them together.
estral
adjective, estrous.
cruets
noun, a glass bottle, especially one for holding vinegar, oil, etc., for the table.
escarp
noun, Fortification. the inner slope or wall of the ditch surrounding a rampart.
Crucis
noun, genitive of Crux.
clamor
noun, a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people:
uptear
verb (used with object), to wrench or tear out by or as if by the roots or foundations; destroy.
coitus
noun, sexual intercourse, especially between a man and a woman.
capers
noun, a playful leap or skip.
esprit
noun, sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence.
suitor
noun, a man who courts or woos a woman.
Claire
noun, Ina, 1892–1985, U.S. actress.
uprose
noun, an act of rising up.
Aloeus
noun, a son of Poseidon, husband of Iphimedia, and foster father of Otus and Ephialtes.
cartes
noun, (italics) French. menu; bill of fare. Compare à la carte.
Escaut
noun, French name of Scheldt.
creeps
noun, Veterinary Pathology. a disease of the bones in sheep and cattle that causes pain in walking, resulting from a deficiency of phosphorus in the diet.
upmost
adjective, uppermost.
citole
noun, cittern.
citral
noun, a pale yellow, water-insoluble, liquid aldehyde, C 10 H 16 O, having a strong lemonlike odor, consisting in natural form of two isomers (citral a or geranial and citral b or neral) usually obtained from the oils of lemon and orange or synthetically: used chiefly in perfumery, flavoring, and the synthesis of vitamin A.
Alecto
noun, one of the Furies.
uprise
noun, an act of rising up.
Citrus
noun, any small tree or spiny shrub of the genus Citrus, of the rue family, including the lemon, lime, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, citron, kumquat, and shaddock, widely cultivated for fruit or grown as an ornamental.
cruise
noun, the act of cruising.
uptime
noun, the time during which a machine or piece of equipment, as a computer, is operating or can be operated.
escort
noun, a group of persons, or a single person, accompanying another or others for protection, guidance, or courtesy:
cruces
noun, a plural of crux.
alerce
noun, the wood of the sandarac tree.
tilers
noun, a person who lays tiles.
cartel
noun, an international syndicate, combine, or trust formed especially to regulate prices and output in some field of business.
etapes
noun, a place where troops camp after a day's march.
peres
noun, Shimon [shi-mohn] /ʃɪˈmoʊn/ (Show IPA), born 1923, Israeli political leader, born in Poland: prime minister 1984–86, 1995–96.
torsi
noun, a plural of torso.
Cecil
noun, (Edgar Algernon) Robert (1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood) 1864–1958, British statesman: Nobel Peace Prize 1937.
peri-
cauls
noun, a part of the amnion sometimes covering the head of a child at birth.
carps
noun, a peevish complaint.
Cates
noun, a choice food;delicacy; dainty.
carom
noun, Billiards, Pool. a shot in which the cue ball hits two balls in succession.
Perle
noun, a medicinal capsule that resembles a pearl in shape.
carts
noun, a heavy two-wheeled vehicle, commonly without springs, drawn by mules, oxen, or the like, used for the conveyance of heavy goods.
caus.
peril
noun, exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy; danger:
carpi
noun, plural of carpus.
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.
pelts
noun, the act of pelting.
Perse
noun, (Alexis Saint-Léger Léger) 1887–1975, French diplomat and poet: Nobel Prize in literature 1960.
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.
peles
noun, peel3 .
perms
noun, permanent (def 4).
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.
Peers
noun, a person of the same legal status:
peels
noun, the skin or rind of a fruit, vegetable, etc.
pert.
cease
noun, cessation:
torus
noun, Architecture. a large convex molding, more or less semicircular in profile, commonly forming the lowest molding of the base of a column, directly above the plinth, sometimes occurring as one of a pair separated by a scotia and fillets. and column.
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.
TORES
noun, a torus.
Tosca
noun, an opera (1900) by Giacomo Puccini.
saice
noun, syce.
cater
verb (used with object), to provide food and service for:
cause
noun, a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect:
Carte
noun, (italics) French. menu; bill of fare. Compare à la carte.
carp-
Sacco
noun, Nicola [nee-kaw-lah] /niˈkɔ lɑ/ (Show IPA), 1891–1927, Italian anarchist, in the U.S. after 1908: together with Bartolomeo Vanzetti, found guilty of robbery and murder 1921; executed 1927.
carse
noun, bottom land.
cert.
cecum
noun, a cul-de-sac, especially that in which the large intestine begins.
sapor
noun, the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste; savor; flavor.
Clare
noun, a county in W Republic of Ireland. 1231 sq. mi. (3190 sq. km). County seat: Ennis.
Outer
adjective, situated on or toward the outside; external; exterior:
toils
noun, hard and continuous work; exhausting labor or effort.
clapt
verb, simple past tense and past participle of clap1 .
claps
noun, an act or instance of clapping.
toise
noun, an old French unit of length equivalent to 6.395 feet (1.949 meters).
clamp
noun, a device, usually of some rigid material, for strengthening or supporting objects or fastening them together.
outre
adjective, passing the bounds of what is usual or considered proper; unconventional; bizarre.
Clair
noun, René [ruh-ney] /rəˈneɪ/ (Show IPA), 1898–1981, French motion-picture director and writer.
satem
adjective, belonging to or consisting of those branches of the Indo-European family in which alveolar or palatal fricatives, as the sounds (s) or (sh), developed in ancient times from Proto-Indo-European palatal stops: the satem branches are Indo-Iranian, Armenian, Slavic, Baltic, and Albanian.
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.
Saree
noun, sari.
claim
noun, a demand for something as due; an assertion of a right or an alleged right:
sarc-
Sapir
noun, Edward, 1884–1939, U.S. anthropologist and linguist, born in Germany.
ousel
noun, ouzel.
cites
noun, citation (defs 7, 8).
pacer
noun, a person or thing that paces.
Tolar
noun, the basic monetary unit of Slovenia until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 stotins.
paces
noun, a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.:
tolas
noun, a unit of weight in India: the government tola is 180 ser and equals 180 grains (11.7 grams), the weight of a silver rupee.
Sampo
noun, a magical object or substance that was stolen by Ilmarinen, Vainamoinen, and Lemminkainen from Louhi because of its powers.
Cisco
noun, any of several whitefishes of the genus Coregonus, of the Great Lakes and smaller lakes of eastern North America.
toles
noun, enameled or lacquered metalware, usually with gilt decoration, often used, especially in the 18th century, for trays, lampshades, etc.
pairs
noun, two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
cires
noun, a brilliant, highly glazed surface produced on fabrics by subjecting them to a wax, heat, and calendering treatment.
pale-
Pales
noun, a stake or picket, as of a fence.
circs
noun, circular (def 9).
palis
noun, (in Hawaii) a steep slope or cliff.
Satie
noun, Erik Alfred Leslie [e-reek al-fred les-lee] /ɛˈrik alˈfrɛd lɛsˈli/ (Show IPA), 1866–1925, French composer.
claro
noun, such a cigar.
palms
noun, the part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
OSCAR
noun, a word used in communications to represent the letter O.
orate
verb (used with or without object), to deliver an oration; speak pompously; declaim.
TIROS
noun, one of a series of satellites for transmitting television pictures of the earth's cloud cover.
clime
noun, climate.
Orcas
noun, the killer whale, Orcinus orca.
Orcus
noun, the ancient Roman god of the underworld, identified with the Greek Pluto, or Hades.
scape
noun, Botany. a leafless peduncle rising from the ground.
Clerc
noun, Laurent [loh-rahn] /loʊˈrɑ̃/ (Show IPA), 1785–1869, French educator of the deaf, in the U.S. after 1816.
clept
verb, a simple past tense and past participle of clepe.
orial
Oriel
noun, a bay window, especially one cantilevered or corbeled out from a wall.
SCAMP
noun, an unscrupulous and often mischievous person; rascal; rogue; scalawag.
orles
noun, Heraldry. a charge in the form of a narrow band following the form of the escutcheon within the edge, so that the extreme outer edge of the escutcheon is of the field tincture. an arrangement in orle of small charges:
scalp
noun, the integument of the upper part of the head, usually including the associated subcutaneous structures.
clepe
verb (used with object), to call; name (now chiefly in the past participle as ycleped or yclept).
scale
noun, Zoology. one of the thin, flat, horny plates forming the covering of certain animals, as snakes, lizards, and pangolins. one of the hard, bony or dentinal plates, either flat or denticulate, forming the covering of certain other animals, as fishes.
ourie
adjective, shabby; dingy.
saute
noun, a dish of sautéed food.
sauce
noun, any preparation, usually liquid or semiliquid, eaten as a gravy or as a relish accompanying food.
clase
CLASP
noun, a device, usually of metal, for fastening together two or more things or parts of the same thing:
Sault
noun, a waterfall or rapid.
Otaru
noun, a city in W Hokkaido, in N Japan.
clast
noun, a grain of sediment, silt, sand, gravel, etc., especially as a constituent fragment of a clastic rock formation, as distinguished from a chemical or biogenic component of such a formation.
Ostia
noun, a town in central Italy, SW of Rome: ruins from 4th century b.c.; site of ancient port of Rome.
osier
noun, any of various willows, as the red osier, having tough, flexible twigs or branches that are used for wickerwork.
toile
noun, any of various transparent linens and cottons.
oste-
clear
noun, a clear or unobstructed space.
osmic
adjective, of or containing osmium in its higher valences, especially the tetravalent state.
cleat
noun, a wedge-shaped block fastened to a surface to serve as a check or support:
Curie
noun, a unit of activity of radioactive substances equivalent to 3.70 × 10 10 disintegrations per second: it is approximately the amount of activity produced by 1 gram of radium-226. Abbreviation: Ci.
Circe
noun, Also, Kirke. Also called Aeaea. Classical Mythology. the enchantress represented by Homer as turning the companions of Odysseus into swine by means of a magic drink.
Palos
noun, a seaport in SW Spain: starting point of Columbus's first voyage westward.
torcs
noun, torque (def 4).
Salic
adjective, of or relating to the Salian Franks.
patio
noun, an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
Patmo
noun, one of the Dodecanese Islands, off the SW coast of Asia Minor: St. John is supposed to have been exiled here (Rev. 1:9). 13 sq. mi. (34 sq. km).
ceras
noun, (in prescriptions) wax.
Ceram
noun, an island of the Moluccas in Indonesia, W of New Guinea. 7191 sq. mi. (18,625 sq. km).
patr-
topic
noun, a subject of conversation or discussion:
cepes
noun, cep.
Salop
noun, a county in W England. 1348 sq. mi. (3490 sq. km).
topis
noun, topee.
Pauli
noun, Wolfgang [woo lf-gang;; German vawlf-gahng] /ˈwʊlf gæŋ;; German ˈvɔlf gɑŋ/ (Show IPA), 1900–58, Austrian physicist in the U.S.: Nobel prize 1945.
ceorl
noun, churl (def 4).
salmi
noun, a ragout of partially cooked game, as pheasant or woodcock, stewed in wine and butter.
pause
noun, a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action:
celts
noun, an ax of stone or metal without perforations or grooves, for hafting.
salep
noun, a starchy, demulcent drug or foodstuff consisting of the dried tubers of certain orchids.
Pater
noun, British Informal. father.
peart
adjective, lively; brisk; cheerful.
ceils
verb (used with object), to overlay (the ceiling of a building or room) with wood, plaster, etc.
Celia
noun, a female given name, form of Cecilia.
Pecos
noun, a river flowing SE from N New Mexico through W Texas to the Rio Grande. 735 miles (1183 km) long.
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.
celom
noun, coelom.
Pease
noun, a pea.
Pears
noun, Peter, 1910–86, British tenor.
Salem
noun, a seaport in NE Massachusetts: founded 1626; execution of persons accused of being witches 1692; home of Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Celt.
abbreviation, Celtic.
Pearl
noun, a smooth, rounded bead formed within the shells of certain mollusks and composed of the mineral aragonite or calcite in a matrix, deposited in concentric layers as a protective coating around an irritating foreign object: valued as a gem when lustrous and finely colored. Compare cultured pearl.
peals
noun, a loud, prolonged ringing of bells.
Peale
noun, Charles Willson [wil-suh n] /ˈwɪl sən/ (Show IPA), 1741–1827, and his brother James, 1749–1831, U.S. painters.
Saite
noun, a native or citizen of Saïs.
Peace
noun, the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
pates
noun, the crown or top of the head.
topes
noun, a small shark, Galeorhinus galeus, inhabiting waters along the European coast.
CIRCA
preposition, adverb, about: (used especially in) approximate dates: Abbreviation: ca, ca., c., c, cir., circ.
cetes
noun, a number of badgers together.
tomes
noun, a book, especially a very heavy, large, or learned book.
Pamir
noun, the, a mountainous region in central Asia, largely in Tajikistan, where the Hindu Kush, Tien Shan, and Himalaya mountain ranges converge: highest peaks, about 25,000 feet (7600 meters).
tomia
noun, the cutting edge of a bird's bill.
Paoli
noun, Pasquale di, 1725–1807, Corsican military leader, statesman, and patriot.
pares
noun, (of a female) first among equals.
topee
noun, (in India) a lightweight helmet or sun hat made from the pith of the sola plant.
pareu
noun, lavalava.
pari-
Ceuta
noun, a seaport and enclave of Spain in N Morocco, on the Strait of Gibraltar.
Paris
noun, Matthew, Matthew of Paris.
Parl.
parle
noun, verb (used without object), talk; parley.
Cetus
noun, the Whale, a constellation lying above the equator, containing the variable star Mira.
parol
noun, something stated or declared.
toper
noun, a hard drinker or chronic drunkard.
Ceres
noun, a pre-Roman goddess of agriculture under whose name the Romans adopted the worship of the Greek goddess Demeter.
Salto
noun, a city in NW Uruguay, on the Uruguay River.
Pasto
noun, a city in SW Colombia. About 8350 feet (2545 meters) above sea level.
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.
ceric
adjective, containing cerium, especially in the tetravalent state.
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.
paseo
noun, a slow, idle, or leisurely walk or stroll.
Pasco
noun, a city in S Washington, on the Columbia River.
cero-
Paros
noun, a Greek island of the Cyclades, in the S Aegean: noted for its white marble. 77 sq. mi. (200 sq. km).
parts
noun, a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent:
ceros
noun, a large Atlantic and Gulf Coast mackerel game fish, Scomberomorus regalis.
part.
parse
verb (used with object), to analyze (a sentence) in terms of grammatical constituents, identifying the parts of speech, syntactic relations, etc.
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.
Cesti
noun, Marcantonio [mahr-kahn-taw-nyaw] /ˌmɑr kɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1623–69, Italian composer.
Carol
noun, a song, especially of joy.
treas
rupee
noun, a cupronickel coin and monetary unit of India, Nepal, and Pakistan, equal to 100 paise. Abbreviation: R., Re.
pruta
noun, prutah.
rials
noun, a silver or cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Iran, equal to 100 dinars.
Amer.
AMICE
noun, an oblong vestment, usually of white linen, worn about the neck and shoulders and partly under the alb.
psora
noun, psoriasis.
rices
noun, the starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food.
riels
noun, a paper money and monetary unit of Cambodia, equal to 100 sen.
psalm
noun, a sacred song or hymn.
riles
verb (used with object), to irritate or vex.
ameer
noun, emir.
Prus.
amirs
noun, emir.
amole
noun, the root of any of several plants, as Mexican species of agaves, used as a substitute for soap.
AMORC
Prot.
amort
adjective, spiritless; lifeless.
prost
interjection, prosit.
amour
noun, a love affair.
re-up
verb (used with or without object), to reenlist.
puces
noun, a dark or brownish purple.
pros.
alti-
puris
noun, poori.
Purim
noun, a Jewish festival celebrated on the 14th day of the month of Adar in commemoration of the deliverance of the Jews in Persia from destruction by Haman.
Alsip
noun, a town in NE Illinois.
puree
noun, a cooked food, especially a vegetable or fruit, that has been put through a sieve, blender, or the like.
Alsop
noun, Joseph W(right) 1910–1989, U.S. political journalist and writer.
alter
noun, David, 1807–81, U.S. physicist.
pumas
noun, cougar.
pulse
noun, the regular throbbing of the arteries, caused by the successive contractions of the heart, especially as may be felt at an artery, as at the wrist.
alure
noun, a passageway, as the walk along one side of a cloister.
alto-
Altus
noun, a city in SW Oklahoma.
retem
noun, a shrub, Retama raetam, of Syria and Arabia, having white flowers: said to be the juniper of the Old Testament.
pulis
noun, one of a Hungarian breed of medium-sized sheepdogs having long, fine hair that often mats, giving the coat a corded appearance.
alum.
pules
verb (used without object), to cry in a thin voice; whine; whimper.
alums
noun, Also called potash alum, potassium alum. a crystalline solid, aluminum potassium sulfate, K 2 SO 4 ⋅Al 2 (SO 4) 3 ⋅24H 2 O, used in medicine as an astringent and styptic, in dyeing and tanning, and in many technical processes.
pulas
noun, a cupronickel coin, paper money, and monetary unit of Botswana, equal to 100 thebe: replaced the rand in 1976.
prose
noun, the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse.
proms
noun, a formal dance, especially one held by a high school or college class at the end of an academic year.
Alope
noun, a daughter of Cercyon who was raped by Poseidon and bore a son, Hippothous.
April
noun, the fourth month of the year, containing 30 days. Abbreviation: Apr.
pret.
Apoc.
prest
noun, a loan.
aport
adverb, on or toward the port side.
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.
Pres.
apres
preposition, after; following (used in combination):
prem.
Priam
noun, a king of Troy, the son of Laomedon, husband of Hecuba, and father of Paris, Cassandra, Hector, Polyxena, and many others. He was killed during the capture of Troy.
tumor
noun, a swollen part; swelling; protuberance.
Tulsa
noun, a city in NE Oklahoma: center of a rich oil-producing region.
tulip
noun, any of various plants belonging to the genus Tulipa, of the lily family, cultivated in many varieties, and having lance-shaped leaves and large, showy, usually erect, cup-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in a variety of colors.
tules
noun, either of two large bulrushes, Scirpus lacustris or S. acutus, found in California and adjacent regions in inundated lands and marshes.
Apure
noun, a river flowing E from W Venezuela to the Orinoco. about 500 miles (805 km) long.
prees
noun, a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling.
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.
arcus
noun, a dense, horizontal, roll-shaped cloud sometimes occurring at the lower front portion of a cumulonimbus.
preta
noun, a wandering or disturbed ghost.
Price
noun, the sum or amount of money or its equivalent for which anything is bought, sold, or offered for sale.
ample
adjective, fully sufficient or more than adequate for the purpose or needs; plentiful; enough:
Rimas
noun, a female given name.
Prome
noun, a city in central Burma, on the Irrawaddy River: location of several noted pagodas.
prom.
ulcer
noun, Pathology. a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue, the formation of pus, etc.
Prole
noun, a member of the proletariat.
proem
noun, an introductory discourse; introduction; preface; preamble.
amuse
verb (used with object), to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner:
proc.
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.
prius
noun, a brand of hybrid car, one of the first commercially successful, that runs at lower speeds on an electric motor powered by a battery pack, and at higher speeds on a gasoline engine, which can also recharge the battery.
tumps
noun, a small mound, hill, or rise of ground.
PRISM
noun, Optics. a transparent solid body, often having triangular bases, used for dispersing light into a spectrum or for reflecting rays of light.
prise
noun, leverage.
Tupis
noun, a member of any of several related Indian peoples living in the valleys of various Brazilian rivers, especially the Amazon.
prims
noun, privet.
Primo
noun, the part of a piano duet played on the upper half of the keyboard.
prime
noun, the most flourishing stage or state.
prim.
rimes
noun, Also called rime ice. an opaque coating of tiny, white, granular ice particles, caused by the rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on impact with an object. Compare frost (def 3), glaze (def 17).
Alost
noun, a city in central Belgium, NW of Brussels.
purls
noun, a basic stitch in knitting, the reverse of the knit, formed by pulling a loop of the working yarn back through an existing stitch and then slipping that stitch off the needle. Compare knit (def 11).
Arete
noun, the aggregate of qualities, as valor and virtue, making up good character.
recce
noun, (especially in British military use) reconnaissance:
acro-
Urmia
noun, Lake, a salt lake in NW Iran. About 2000 sq. mi. (5180 sq. km).
Recit
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.
recip
Actor
noun, a person who acts in stage plays, motion pictures, television broadcasts, etc.
actos
Uriel
noun, one of the archangels. II Esdras 4.
USECC
recap
noun, a recapped tire.
repic
noun, the scoring of 30 points in the declaration of hands before one's opponent scores a point.
Reaum
reaps
verb (used with object), to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
reams
noun, a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream)
acute
noun, the acute accent.
reals
noun, real number.
realm
noun, a royal domain; kingdom:
acpt.
acmes
noun, the highest point; summit; peak:
Urial
noun, a wild, bearded sheep, Ovis vignei, of southern Asia, having a reddish coat.
reist
verb (used without object), reest2 .
30-30
remit
noun, Law. a transfer of the record of an action from one tribunal to another, particularly from an appellate court to the court of original jurisdiction.
utile
adjective, useful.
Utica
noun, an ancient city on the N coast of Africa, NW of Carthage.
relic
noun, a surviving memorial of something past.
acct.
accum
accus
USLTA
Reims
noun, a city in NE France: cathedral; unconditional surrender of Germany May 7, 1945.
reest
verb (used with object), to cure, smoke, or dry (meat or fish).
reels
noun, a cylinder, frame, or other device that turns on an axis and is used to wind up or pay out something.
repel
verb (used with object), to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.).
acet-
recta
noun, a plural of rectum.
rect.
recpt
react
verb (used with object), to act or perform again.
rcpt.
Purse
noun, a woman's handbag or pocketbook.
alert
noun, an attitude of vigilance, readiness, or caution, as before an expected attack.
urase
noun, urease.
rails
noun, a bar of wood or metal fixed horizontally for any of various purposes, as for a support, barrier, fence, or railing.
airts
noun, a direction.
aisle
noun, a walkway between or along sections of seats in a theater, classroom, or the like.
Alcor
races
noun, a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
alecs
noun, a herring.
Aleus
noun, a king of Tegea and the father of Amphidamas, Auge, Cepheus, and Lycurgus.
rept.
Aleut
noun, Also, Aleutian. a member of a people native to the Aleutian Islands and the western Alaska Peninsula who are related physically and culturally to the Eskimos.
Alice
noun, a city in S Texas.
alist
adjective, inclined to one side; heeling or listing.
reset
noun, an act or instance of setting again.
upset
noun, an upsetting or instance of being upset; overturn; overthrow.
resit
noun, a test or examination that is retaken.
almes
noun, almah.
resp.
raise
noun, an increase in amount, as of wages:
rales
noun, an abnormal crackling or rattling sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by disease or congestion of the lungs.
aeri-
Aesop
noun, c620–c560 b.c, Greek writer of fables.
ratos
noun, rocket-assisted takeoff.
aerie
noun, the nest of a bird of prey, as an eagle or a hawk.
ratio
noun, the relation between two similar magnitudes with respect to the number of times the first contains the second:
rates
noun, the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation:
aero-
ratel
noun, a badgerlike carnivore, Mellivora capensis, of Africa and India.
repos
noun, a repurchase agreement.
Aesir
noun, the principal race of gods, led by Odin and living at Asgard.
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.
Ramee
noun, Louise de la ("Ouida") 1839–1908, English novelist.
repot
verb (used with object), to transfer (a plant) to another, especially larger, pot.
ramus
noun, a branch, as of a plant, vein, bone, etc.
ureas
noun, Biochemistry. a compound, CO(NH 2) 2 , occurring in urine and other body fluids as a product of protein metabolism.
Aimee
noun, a female given name.
Ramos
noun, Fidel V. born 1928, Philippine political leader: president 1992–98.
ramie
noun, an Asian shrub, Boehmeria nivea, of the nettle family, yielding a fiber used especially in making textiles.
urate
noun, a salt of uric acid.
ramet
noun, an individual of a clone.
areo-
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.
Carme
noun, a small natural satellite of the planet Jupiter.
Pilea
noun, any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Pilea, of the nettle family, many species of which are cultivated for their ornamental foliage.
Cairo
noun, a city in and the capital of Egypt, in the N part on the E bank of the Nile.
pilot
noun, a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
Caius
noun, Saint, died a.d. 296, pope 283–296.
Pilos
noun, Greek name of Navarino.
tramp
noun, the act of tramping.
calc-
piles
noun, an assemblage of things laid or lying one upon the other:
pilau
noun, pilaf.
pilus
noun, a hair or hairlike structure.
calms
noun, freedom from motion or disturbance; stillness.
Pilar
adjective, of, relating to, or covered with hair.
rouse
noun, a rousing.
Calpe
noun, ancient name of the Rock of Gibraltar.
Pieta
noun, a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of the dead Christ, usually shown held on her lap.
roust
verb (used with object), to rout, as from a place:
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.
route
noun, a course, way, or road for passage or travel:
pilum
noun, a javelin used in ancient Rome by legionaries, consisting of a three-foot-long shaft with an iron head of the same length.
roups
noun, any catarrhal inflammation of the eyes and nasal passages of poultry.
Cameo
noun, a technique of engraving upon a gem or other stone, as onyx, in such a way that an underlying stone of one color is exposed as a background for a low-relief design of another color.
orals
noun, an oral examination in a school, college, or university, given especially to a candidate for an advanced degree.
place
noun, a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
auto.
triac
noun, a type of thyristor designed for electronic control of the current supplied to a circuit, used especially in dimmers for lighting systems.
Piute
noun, Paiute.
Piura
noun, a city in N Peru.
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.
pitas
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
piste
noun, a track or trail, as a downhill ski run or a spoor made by a wild animal.
Pimas
noun, a member of an Indian people of southern Arizona and northern Mexico.
rotes
noun, routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure:
pisco
noun, a brandy made in the district near Pisco, a seaport in Peru.
rotls
noun, a unit of weight used in Islamic countries, varying widely in value, but of the order of the pound.
trams
noun, British. a streetcar.
pious
adjective, having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations.
caco-
cacti
noun, any of numerous succulent plants of the family Cactaceae, of warm, arid regions of the New World, having fleshy, leafless, usually spiny stems, and typically having solitary, showy flowers.
roues
noun, a dissolute and licentious man; rake.
Camel
noun, either of two large, humped, ruminant quadrupeds of the genus Camelus, of the Old World. Compare Bactrian camel, dromedary.
piece
noun, a separate or limited portion or quantity of something:
trial
noun, Law. the examination before a judicial tribunal of the facts put in issue in a cause, often including issues of law as well as those of fact. the determination of a person's guilt or innocence by due process of law.
Petra
noun, an ancient city in SW Jordan: ruined structures carved out of varicolored stratified rock; capital of the Nabataeans and Edomites.
caps.
Capt.
caput
noun, any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone.
petri
Toure
noun, Sékou [sey-koo] /ˈseɪ ku/ (Show IPA), 1922–84, Guinean political leader: prime minister 1958-72; president 1958–84.
cares
noun, a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
caret
noun, a mark (‸) made in written or printed matter to show the place where something is to be inserted.
petr-
capot
noun, the taking by one player of all the tricks of a deal, as in piquet.
petos
noun, wahoo3 .
Carie
noun, a female given name, form of Caroline.
Peter
noun, penis.
rumps
noun, the hind part of the body of an animal, as the hindquarters of a quadruped or sacral region of a bird.
carls
noun, Scot. a strong, robust fellow, especially a strong manual laborer. a miser; an extremely thrifty person.
petal
noun, one of the often colored segments of the corolla of a flower.
peta-
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.
Capri
noun, an island in W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: grottoes; resort. 5½ sq. mi. (14 sq. km).
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.
cames
noun, a slender, grooved bar of lead for holding together the pieces of glass in windows of latticework or stained glass.
pico-
Picus
noun, an ancient Italian god of agriculture.
trail
noun, a path or track made across a wild region, over rough country, or the like, by the passage of people or animals.
camis
noun, camisole (def 1).
picul
noun, (in China and southeast Asia) a weight equal to 100 catties, or from about 133 to about 143 pounds avoirdupois (60–64 kg).
routs
noun, a defeat attended with disorderly flight; dispersal of a defeated force in complete disorder:
Campo
noun, (in South America) an extensive, nearly level grassland plain.
camps
noun, a place where an army or other group of persons or an individual is lodged in a tent or tents or other temporary means of shelter.
picot
noun, one of a number of ornamental loops in embroidery, or along the edge of lace, ribbon, etc.
Trace
noun, a surviving mark, sign, or evidence of the former existence, influence, or action of some agent or event; vestige:
Tours
noun, a city in and the capital of Indre-et-Loire, in W France, on the Loire River: Charles Martel defeated the Saracens near here a.d. 732.
Camus
noun, Albert [al-ber] /alˈbɛr/ (Show IPA), 1913–60, French novelist, short-story writer, playwright, and essayist: Nobel Prize 1957.
picas
noun, a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
touse
noun, a commotion; rumpus.
caper
noun, a playful leap or skip.
Rules
noun, a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.:
rumal
noun, a kerchief worn as a headdress by men in India.
capes
noun, a sleeveless garment of various lengths, fastened around the neck and falling loosely from the shoulders, worn separately or attached to a coat or other outer garment.
Capet
noun, Hugh or Fr. Hugues [yg] /üg/ (Show IPA), a.d. 938?–996, king of France 987–996.
Aust.
plait
noun, a braid, especially of hair or straw.
prats
noun, the buttocks.
roams
noun, an act or instance of roaming; a ramble.
poser
noun, a person who poses.
truce
noun, a suspension of hostilities for a specified period of time by mutual agreement of the warring parties; cease-fire; armistice.
ports
noun, a city, town, or other place where ships load or unload.
artel
noun, (in Russia or the Soviet Union) a peasants' or workers' cooperative; an association of workers or peasants for collective effort.
Port.
Artie
noun, a male given name, form of Arthur.
pores
noun, a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.
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.
post-
pomes
noun, the characteristic fruit of the apple family, as an apple, pear, or quince, in which the edible flesh arises from the greatly swollen receptacle and not from the carpels.
roils
verb (used with object), to render (water, wine, etc.) turbid by stirring up sediment.
asco-
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.
polis
noun, an ancient Greek city-state.
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.
poles
noun, a long, cylindrical, often slender piece of wood, metal, etc.:
Poler
noun, a person or thing that poles.
posit
noun, something that is posited; an assumption; postulate.
arose
verb, simple past tense of arise.
asper
noun, a former silver coin of Turkey and Egypt: later a money of account equal to 1/120 of a piaster.
prae-
Prato
noun, a city in central Italy, near Florence.
Ariel
noun, a mountain gazelle of Arabia, Gazella gazella arabica : almost extinct.
prate
noun, act of prating.
prase
noun, a leek-green cryptocrystalline variety of chalcedony.
praos
noun, proa.
prams
noun, perambulator.
Aries
noun, Astronomy. the Ram, a zodiacal constellation between Pisces and Taurus.
arils
noun, a usually fleshy appendage or covering of certain seeds, as of the bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, or the nutmeg.
arise
verb (used without object), to get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling; rise:
potus
noun, (in prescriptions) a drink.
arium
pouts
noun, the act of pouting; a protrusion of the lips.
Arius
noun, died a.d. 336, Christian priest at Alexandria: founder of Arianism.
Arles
noun, a city in SE France, on the Rhone River: Roman ruins.
pours
noun, the act of pouring.
trump
noun, Cards. any playing card of a suit that for the time outranks the other suits, such a card being able to take any card of another suit. Often, trumps. (used with a singular verb) the suit itself.
armet
noun, a completely enclosed helmet having a visor and hinged cheek pieces fastened under the chin.
poult
noun, a young fowl, as of the turkey, the pheasant, or a similar bird.
trop-
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.
Auric
adjective, of or containing gold in the trivalent state.
plats
noun, a plot of ground.
triol
noun, a compound having three hydroxyl groups.
pleo-
trims
noun, the condition, order, or fitness of a person or thing for action, work, use, etc.
atrip
adjective, aweigh.
pleat
noun, a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.
roset
noun, resin; rosin.
Rosie
noun, a female given name, form of Rose.
Plato
noun, 427–347 b.c, Greek philosopher.
atmo-
tries
noun, plural of try.
aulic
adjective, of or relating to a royal court.
Aulis
noun, a port in ancient Boeotia, in E central Greece: the Greek fleet set out from here for Troy during the Trojan War.
Plate
noun, a shallow, usually circular dish, often of earthenware or porcelain, from which food is eaten.
plat.
aulos
noun, an ancient Greek wind instrument, a double pipe played with a double reed.
trice
noun, a very short time; an instant:
plast
plica
noun, Zoology, Anatomy. a fold or folding.
trios
noun, a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
polar
adjective, of or relating to the North or South Pole.
pocul
Tromp
noun, Cornelis [kawr-ney-lis] /kɔrˈneɪ lɪs/ (Show IPA), 1629–91, and his father, Maarten Harpertszoon [mahr-tuh n hahr-puh rt-sohn] /ˈmɑr tən ˈhɑr pərtˌsoʊn/ (Show IPA) 1597–1653, Dutch admirals.
poise
noun, a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight; equipoise.
poilu
noun, a French common soldier.
trois
noun, the number 3.
aster
noun, any composite plant of the genus Aster, having rays varying from white or pink to blue around a yellow disk.
astir
adjective, moving or stirring, especially with much activity or excitement:
poet.
Astor
noun, John Jacob, 1763–1848, U.S. capitalist and fur merchant.
romps
noun, a lively or boisterous frolic.
plier
noun, pliers, (sometimes used with a singular verb) small pincers with long jaws, for bending wire, holding small objects, etc. (usually used with pair of).
astr.
Pluto
noun, Classical Mythology. a name given to Hades, under which he is identified by the Romans with Orcus.
plur.
Plume
noun, a feather.
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.
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.
ploce
noun, the repetition of a word or phrase to gain special emphasis or to indicate an extension of meaning, as in Ex. 3:14: “I am that I am.”.
plio-
clipt
noun, the act of clipping.
marts
noun, market; trading center; trade center.
Tirol
noun, Tyrol.
lucre
noun, monetary reward or gain; money.
Ecua.
lures
noun, anything that attracts, entices, or allures.
lumps
noun, a piece or mass of solid matter without regular shape or of no particular shape:
Eilat
noun, a seaport at the N tip of the Gulf of Aqaba, in S Israel.
soler
noun, Padre Antonio [ahn-taw-nyaw] /ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1729–83, Spanish organist and composer.
tamps
verb (used with object), to force in or down by repeated, rather light, strokes:
elate
adjective, elated.
Lucia
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “light.”.
ecto-
luces
noun, plural of lux.
Lucca
noun, a city in NW Italy, W of Florence.
Lucas
noun, George, born 1944, U.S. film director.
Solti
noun, Sir Georg [gey-awrg,, jawrj] /ˈgeɪ ɔrg,, dʒɔrdʒ/ (Show IPA), 1912–97, British orchestra conductor, born in Hungary.
solum
noun, the upper part of the soil profile, which is influenced by plant roots; the A horizon and the B horizon.
elem.
elemi
noun, any of various fragrant resins from certain trees, especially Canarium commune, used chiefly in the manufacture of varnishes, lacquers, ointments, and in perfumery.
Tamis
noun, a worsted cloth mesh constructed in open weave and having a corded face, used as a sieve or strainer.
taper
noun, gradual diminution of width or thickness in an elongated object.
ectal
adjective, external; outer; on the surface of.
louse
noun, any small, wingless insect of the order Anoplura (sucking louse) parasitic on humans and other mammals and having mouthparts adapted for sucking, as Pediculus humanus (body louse or head louse) and Phthirius pubis (crab louse or pubic louse)
macle
noun, chiastolite.
maile
noun, a vine, Alyxia olivaeformis, of Hawaii, having small yellowish flowers and fragrant foliage: a traditional lei plant of Hawaii.
smile
noun, the act or an instance of smiling; a smiling expression of the face.
smite
Idioms, smite hip and thigh. hip1 (def 9).
tapis
noun, Obsolete. a carpet, tapestry, or other covering.
smolt
noun, a young, silvery salmon in the stage of its first migration to the sea.
smote
verb, a simple past tense of smite.
eccl.
maces
noun, a clublike armor-breaking weapon of war, often with a flanged or spiked metal head, used chiefly in the Middle Ages.
solar
noun, Informal. solar energy.
eclat
noun, brilliance of success, reputation, etc.:
macer
noun, macebearer.
Macc.
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.
ecol.
Ecole
noun, school1 .
socle
noun, a low, plain part forming a base for a column, pedestal, or the like; plinth.
Tapes
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
louts
noun, an awkward, stupid person; clumsy, ill-mannered boor; oaf.
lours
verb (used without object), noun, lower2 .
Tarim
noun, a river in NW China, in Xinjiang Uygur region. About 1300 miles (2090 km) long.
locus
noun, a place; locality.
Elmer
noun, a male given name: from Old English words meaning “noble” and “famous.”.
loper
noun, a person or thing that lopes, as a horse with a loping gait.
elope
verb (used without object), to run off secretly to be married, usually without the consent or knowledge of one's parents.
talus
noun, the uppermost bone of the proximal row of bones of the tarsus; anklebone.
Talos
noun, a man of brass made by Hephaestus for Minos as a guardian of Crete.
Loire
noun, a river in France, flowing NW and W into the Atlantic: the longest river in France. 625 miles (1005 km) long.
Elsie
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
Elura
noun, Ellora.
Soult
noun, Nicolas Jean de Dieu [nee-kaw-lah zhahn duh dyœ] /ni kɔˈlɑ ʒɑ̃ də dyœ/ (Show IPA), (Duke of Dalmatia) 1769–1851, French marshal.
locum
noun, locum tenens.
elute
verb (used with object), to remove by dissolving, as absorbed material from an adsorbent.
space
noun, the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
EMAIL
noun, a system for sending messages from one individual to another via telecommunications links between computers or terminals using dedicated software:
loams
noun, a rich, friable soil containing a relatively equal mixture of sand and silt and a somewhat smaller proportion of clay.
spare
noun, a spare thing, part, etc., as an extra tire for emergency use.
spate
noun, a sudden, almost overwhelming, outpouring:
taler
noun, thaler.
Lopes
noun, the act or the gait of loping.
Lorca
noun, García Lorca.
Elias
noun, Douay Bible. Elijah (def 1).
Lotus
noun, a plant believed to be a jujube or elm, referred to in Greek legend as yielding a fruit that induced a state of dreamy and contented forgetfulness in those who ate it.
loups
noun, a cloth mask, often of silk or velvet, that covers only half the face.
Eliot
noun, Charles William, 1834–1926, U.S. educator: president of Harvard University 1869–1909.
loupe
noun, any of several varieties of magnifying glasses, used by jewelers and watchmakers, of from 2 to 20 power and intended to fit in the eye socket, to be attached to spectacles, or to be held in the hand.
Tamil
noun, a member of a people of Dravidian stock of S India and Sri Lanka.
Louis
noun, louis d'or.
Elisa
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
Louie
noun, looie.
Sorel
noun, Georges [zhawrzh] /ʒɔrʒ/ (Show IPA), 1847–1922, French engineer and social philosopher.
lotic
adjective, pertaining to or living in flowing water.
lores
noun, the body of knowledge, especially of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject:
lotas
noun, (in India) a small container for water, usually of brass or copper and round in shape.
Elise
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
Soter
noun, Saint, pope a.d. 166?–175?.
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.
loser
noun, a person, team, nation, etc., that loses:
Loris
noun, Also called slender loris. a small, slender, tailless, large-eyed, nocturnal lemur, Loris gracilis, of southern India and Sri Lanka.
elite
noun, (often used with a plural verb) the choice or best of anything considered collectively, as of a group or class of persons.
tames
adjective, changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated:
tares
noun, any of various vetches, especially Vicia sativa.
mails
noun, letters, packages, etc., that are sent or delivered by means of the postal system:
lites
noun, light2 (def 36).
slipt
noun, an act or instance of slipping.
teels
noun, til.
Cumae
noun, an ancient city in SW Italy, on the coast of Campania: believed to be the earliest Greek colony in Italy or in Sicily.
Mears
noun, mere3 .
slier
adjective, a comparative of sly.
slime
noun, thin, glutinous mud.
McRae
noun, Carmen, 1920–94, U.S. jazz singer and songwriter.
slipe
noun, a sledge, drag, or sleigh.
cupel
noun, a small, cuplike, porous container, usually made of bone ash, used in assaying, as for separating gold and silver from lead.
culpa
noun, Roman and Civil Law. negligence; neglect (distinguished from dolus):
mauls
noun, a heavy hammer, as for driving stakes or wedges.
cures
noun, a means of healing or restoring to health; remedy.
Matsu
noun, a pine, Pinus massoniana, of China, yielding a wood used in furniture-making, the construction of houses, etc.
curet
noun, a scoop-shaped surgical instrument for removing tissue from body cavities, as the uterus.
matr-
Curia
noun, one of the political subdivisions of each of the three tribes of ancient Rome.
tease
noun, a person who teases or annoys.
curio
noun, any unusual article, object of art, etc., valued as a curiosity.
slice
noun, a thin, flat piece cut from something:
culms
noun, coal dust; slack.
curls
noun, a coil or ringlet of hair.
melic
adjective, intended to be sung.
telic
adjective, Grammar. expressing end or purpose:
Merca
noun, a city in S Somalia.
telia
noun, the cluster of spore cases of the rust and smut fungi, bearing teliospores.
melts
noun, the act or process of melting; state of being melted.
teles
noun, television.
slate
noun, a fine-grained rock formed by the metamorphosis of clay, shale, etc., that tends to split along parallel cleavage planes, usually at an angle to the planes of stratification.
tele-
Melos
noun, the succession of musical tones constituting a melody.
Melia
Mecca
noun, Also, Makkah, Mekka. a city in and the capital of Hejaz, in W Saudi Arabia: birthplace of Muhammad; spiritual center of Islam.
Melas
noun, a religious fair, especially one held in connection with a festival.
Sleep
noun, the state of a person, animal, or plant that sleeps.
culet
noun, Jewelry. a small face forming the bottom of a faceted gem.
Meier
noun, Richard, born 1934, U.S. architect.
meets
noun, an assembly, as of persons and hounds for a hunt or swimmers or runners for a race or series of races:
sleet
noun, precipitation in the form of ice pellets created by the freezing of rain as it falls (distinguished from hail2. ).
slept
noun, the state of a person, animal, or plant that sleeps.
teems
verb (used with object), Obsolete. to produce (offspring).
mater
noun, British Informal. mother1 .
mast-
mairs
adjective, noun, adverb, more.
smalt
noun, a coloring agent made of blue glass produced by fusing silica, potassium carbonate, and cobalt oxide, used in powdered form to add color to vitreous materials.
marcs
noun, the grapes contained in the wine press and the residue, as skins and pips, remaining after the juice is expressed.
Taupo
noun, Lake, a lake in N New Zealand, in the central part of North Island: largest lake in New Zealand. About 234 sq. mi. (605 sq. km).
slurp
noun, an intake of food or drink with a noisy sucking sound:
maple
noun, any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer, species of which are grown as shade or ornamental trees, for timber, or for sap. Compare maple family.
Smail
noun, snail mail.
taupe
noun, a moderate to dark brownish gray, sometimes slightly tinged with purple, yellow, or green.
Maori
noun, a member of the native Polynesian population of New Zealand.
malts
noun, germinated grain, usually barley, used in brewing and distilling.
Slump
noun, an act or instance of slumping.
Smart
noun, a sharp local pain, usually superficial, as from a wound, blow, or sting.
tarps
noun, tarpaulin.
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.
malic
adjective, pertaining to or derived from apples.
smear
noun, an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance, especially a dab of such a substance.
easel
noun, a stand or frame for supporting or displaying at an angle an artist's canvas, a blackboard, a china plate, etc.
male-
maist
adjective, noun, adverb, most.
teals
noun, any of several species of small dabbling ducks, of worldwide distribution, usually traveling in tight flocks and frequenting ponds and marshes.
Marie
noun, (Marie Alexandra Victoria of Saxe-Coburg) 1875–1938, queen of Romania 1914–27.
tears
teams
noun, a number of persons forming one of the sides in a game or contest:
curse
noun, the expression of a wish that misfortune, evil, doom, etc., befall a person, group, etc.
curst
noun, the expression of a wish that misfortune, evil, doom, etc., befall a person, group, etc.
MASER
noun, a device for amplifying electromagnetic waves by stimulated emission of radiation.
Cusco
noun, Cuzco.
masc.
Marut
noun, any of a group of storm gods, the offspring of Rudra.
Marti
noun, José [haw-se] /hɔˈsɛ/ (Show IPA), 1853–1895, Cuban patriot and writer.
cusec
noun, a unit of flow of one cubic foot per second.
marse
noun, (used chiefly in representation of southern black speech) master.
Mario
noun, a male given name: from the Roman family name Marius.
Clite
noun, Classical Mythology. the wife of Cyzicus, who hanged herself when her husband was mistakenly killed by the Argonauts.
Maros
noun, Hungarian name of Mures.
Maroc
noun, French name of Morocco.
marls
noun, Geology. a friable earthy deposit consisting of clay and calcium carbonate, used especially as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime.
cutes
noun, the cutes, Informal. self-consciously cute mannerisms or appeal; affected coyness:
cutie
noun, Informal. a charmingly attractive or cute person, especially a girl or a young woman (often used as a form of address):
cutis
noun, the true skin, consisting of the dermis and the epidermis.
Maris
noun, Roger (Eugene) 1934–85, U.S. baseball player.
litre
noun, liter.
liter
noun, a unit of capacity redefined in 1964 by a reduction of 28 parts in a million to be exactly equal to one cubic decimeter. It is equivalent to 1.0567 U.S. liquid quarts and is equal to the volume of one kilogram of distilled water at 4°C. Abbreviation: l.
telo-
Srta.
laces
noun, a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
strum
noun, the act of strumming.
sprue
noun, Metallurgy. an opening through which molten metal is poured into a mold. the waste metal left in this opening after casting.
strop
noun, any of several devices for sharpening razors, especially a strip of leather or other flexible material.
spume
noun, foam, froth, or scum.
spurt
noun, a sudden, forceful gush or jet.
sputa
noun, matter, as saliva mixed with mucus or pus, expectorated from the lungs and respiratory passages.
sruti
noun, the Vedas and some of the Upanishads, regarded as divinely revealed.
lact-
iters
noun, a canal or passage.
stair
noun, one of a flight or series of steps for going from one level to another, as in a building.
stale
adjective, not fresh; vapid or flat, as beverages; dry or hardened, as bread.
stamp
noun, a postage stamp.
strip
noun, a striptease.
Ital.
stria
noun, a slight or narrow furrow, ridge, stripe, or streak, especially one of a number in parallel arrangement:
Strep
noun, streptococcus.
eusol
noun, an antiseptic solution prepared from chlorinated lime and boric acid, formerly used in treating wounds.
euros
noun, wallaroo.
stare
noun, a staring gaze; a fixed look with the eyes wide open:
etuis
noun, a small, often decorative case, especially one for needles, toilet articles, or the like.
lapis
noun, (italics) Latin. stone (used in Latin names for minerals, gems, etc.)
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.
Lamut
noun, Even.
Lamus
noun, a son of Hercules and Omphale.
stupe
noun, two or more layers of flannel or other cloth soaked in hot water and applied to the skin as a counterirritant.
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.
stupa
noun, a monumental pile of earth or other material, in memory of Buddha or a Buddhist saint, and commemorating some event or marking a sacred spot.
stump
noun, the lower end of a tree or plant left after the main part falls or is cut off; a standing tree trunk from which the upper part and branches have been removed.
Euro-
lames
noun, Slang. a person who is out of touch with modern fads or trends, especially one who is unsophisticated.
Euler
noun, Leonhard [German ley-awn-hahrt] /German ˈleɪ ɔnˌhɑrt/ (Show IPA), 1707–83, Swiss mathematician.
Laius
noun, a king of Thebes, the husband of Jocasta and father of Oedipus: unwittingly killed by Oedipus.
spout
noun, a pipe, tube, or liplike projection through or by which a liquid is discharged, poured, or conveyed.
sprat
noun, a species of herring, Clupea sprattus, of the eastern North Atlantic.
laics
noun, one of the laity.
Spree
noun, a lively frolic or outing.
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.
istle
noun, a fiber from any of several tropical American plants of the genus Agave or Yucca, used in making bagging, carpets, etc.
IATSE
laree
noun, lari.
Stoic
noun, a member or adherent of the Stoic school of philosophy.
stime
noun, the smallest bit; a drop, taste, or glimpse.
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.
ileac
adjective, of or relating to the ileum.
iotas
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
stipo
noun, a tall, ornate, Italian desk with a drop lid.
ileo-
stirp
noun, a line of descendants from a common ancestor.
ileum
noun, Anatomy. the third and lowest division of the small intestine, extending from the jejunum to the cecum.
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.
ileus
noun, intestinal obstruction characterized by lack of peristalsis and leading to severe colicky pain and vomiting.
stomp
noun, stamp (def 14).
stome
stoma
noun, Also, stomate. Botany. any of various small apertures, especially one of the minute orifices or slits in the epidermis of leaves, stems, etc., through which gases are exchanged.
stole
noun, an ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a narrow strip of silk or other material worn over the shoulders or, by deacons, over the left shoulder only, and arranged to hang down in front to the knee or below. Compare tippet (def 2).
stola
noun, a long, loose tunic or robe, with or without sleeves, worn by women of ancient Rome.
impar
adjective, unpaired; azygous.
impel
verb (used with object), to drive or urge forward; press on; incite or constrain to action.
stile
noun, a series of steps or rungs by means of which a person may pass over a wall or fence that remains a barrier to sheep or cattle.
store
noun, an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
strap
noun, a narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together.
Steel
noun, any of various modified forms of iron, artificially produced, having a carbon content less than that of pig iron and more than that of wrought iron, and having qualities of hardness, elasticity, and strength varying according to composition and heat treatment: generally categorized as having a high, medium, or low-carbon content.
islet
noun, a very small island.
steal
noun, Informal. an act of stealing; theft.
Islam
noun, the religious faith of Muslims, based on the words and religious system founded by the prophet Muhammad and taught by the Koran, the basic principle of which is absolute submission to a unique and personal god, Allah.
steam
noun, water in the form of an invisible gas or vapor.
stour
noun, British Dialect. tumult; confusion. a storm.
Isere
noun, a river in SE France, flowing from the Alps to the Rhone River. 150 miles (240 km) long.
stoup
noun, a basin for holy water, as at the entrance of a church.
Icel.
Steep
noun, a steep place; declivity, as of a hill.
Ieper
noun, Ypres.
steer
noun, Informal. a suggestion about a course of action; tip:
stela
noun, stele (defs 1–3).
stele
noun, an upright stone slab or pillar bearing an inscription or design and serving as a monument, marker, or the like.
step-
irate
adjective, angry; enraged:
ster.
Storm
noun, a disturbance of the normal condition of the atmosphere, manifesting itself by winds of unusual force or direction, often accompanied by rain, snow, hail, thunder, and lightning, or flying sand or dust.
ictus
noun, Prosody. rhythmical or metrical stress.
lapse
noun, an accidental or temporary decline or deviation from an expected or accepted condition or state; a temporary falling or slipping from a previous standard:
Sucre
noun, Antonio José de [ahn-taw-nyaw haw-se th e] /ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ hɔˈsɛ ðɛ/ (Show IPA), 1793–1830, Venezuelan general and South American liberator: 1st president of Bolivia 1826–28.
litas
noun, a former silver coin and monetary unit of Lithuania, equal to 100 centai.
EPROM
noun, a memory chip whose contents can be erased by a mechanism using ultraviolet light and reprogrammed for other purposes.
licet
Speer
noun, Albert [al-bert;; German ahl-bert] /ˈæl bərt;; German ˈɑl bɛrt/ (Show IPA), 1905–81, German Nazi leader: appointed by Hitler as official Nazi architect.
spelt
noun, one of the earliest cultivated forms of wheat, Triticum aestivum spelta, native to southern Europe and western Asia, used for livestock feed and as a grain for human consumption.
epact
noun, the difference in days between a solar year and a lunar year.
Epis.
Episc
Epist
Epsom
noun, a town in Surrey, SE England, S of London: site of a famous racetrack (Epsom Downs) where the annual Derby is held.
speel
verb (used with or without object), to climb; ascend; mount.
leuc-
Surat
noun, a seaport in S Gujarat, in W India: first British settlement in India 1612.
epulo
noun, (in ancient Rome) a member of a body of priests who performed sacred rites during sacrificial banquets in honor of the gods.
letup
noun, cessation; pause; relief.
sural
adjective, of or relating to the calf of the leg.
erase
verb (used with object), to rub or scrape out, as letters or characters written, engraved, etc.; efface.
Erato
noun, the Muse of love poetry.
Spica
noun, spike2 .
sutra
noun, Hinduism. a collection of aphorisms relating to some aspect of the conduct of life.
liers
noun, a person or thing that lies, as in wait or in ambush.
erect
adjective, upright in position or posture:
emits
verb (used with object), to send forth (liquid, light, heat, sound, particles, etc.); discharge.
talcs
noun, Also, talcum [tal-kuh m] /ˈtæl kəm/ (Show IPA). a green-to-gray, soft mineral, hydrous magnesium silicate, Mg 3 (Si 4 O 10)(OH) 2 , unctuous to the touch, and occurring usually in foliated or compact masses, used in making lubricants, talcum powder, electrical insulation, etc.
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.
spec.
Emile
noun, a didactic novel (1762) by J. J. Rousseau, dealing principally with the author's theories of education.
tails
noun, tail1 (def 6).
spect
noun, single photon emission computed tomography: a technique for measuring brain function similar to PET.
liras
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Italy until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centesimi. Abbreviation: L., Lit.
emirs
noun, a chieftain, prince, commander, or head of state in some Islamic countries.
emote
verb (used without object), to show or pretend emotion:
taces
noun, tasset.
lipo-
limps
noun, a lame movement or gait:
taels
noun, liang.
limos
noun, a limousine.
tacos
noun, Mexican Cookery. an often crisply fried tortilla folded over and filled, as with seasoned chopped meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
limas
noun, a word used in communications to represent the letter L.
emuls
Eolic
noun, the Greek dialect of ancient Aeolis and Thessaly; Aeolian.
Leros
noun, one of the Dodecanese Islands of Greece, off the SW coast of Turkey. 21 sq. mi. (54 sq. km).
Lepus
noun, the Hare, a small southern constellation south of Orion.
Lares
noun, (initial capital letter) Roman Religion. any of the Lares.
Ester
noun, a compound produced by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol with the elimination of a molecule of water, as ethyl acetate, C 4 H 8 O 2 , or dimethyl sulfate, C 2 H 6 SO 4 .
spire
noun, a tall, acutely pointed pyramidal roof or rooflike construction upon a tower, roof, etc.
Sumer
noun, an ancient region in southern Mesopotamia that contained a number of independent cities and city-states of which the first were established possibly as early as 5000 b.c.: conquered by the Elamites and, about 2000 b.c., by the Babylonians; a number of its cities, as Ur, Uruk, Kish, and Lagash, are major archaeological sites in southern Iraq.
Sumac
noun, any of several shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Rhus of the cashew family, having milky sap, compound leaves, and small, fleshy fruit.
ESPEC
Remus
noun, Roman Legend. See under Romulus (def 1).
spirt
noun, a sudden, forceful gush or jet.
suite
noun, a number of things forming a series or set.
later
Idioms, of late, lately; recently:
leapt
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
estoc
noun, a thrusting sword of the 13th–17th centuries having a long, narrow blade of rectangular section.
estop
verb (used with object), Law. to hinder or prevent by estoppel.
spite
noun, a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
LASER
noun, a device that produces a nearly parallel, nearly monochromatic, and coherent beam of light by exciting atoms to a higher energy level and causing them to radiate their energy in phase.
splat
noun, Also, splad. a broad, flat piece of wood, either pierced or solid, forming the center upright part of a chair back or the like.
etape
noun, a place where troops camp after a day's march.
larum
noun, alarum.
Laris
noun, an aluminum coin and monetary unit of the Maldives, the 100th part of a rupee.
leaps
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
lears
noun, learning; instruction; lesson.
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.
leets
noun, a special annual or semiannual court in which the lords of certain manors had jurisdiction over local disputes.
Supt.
leper
noun, a person who has leprosy.
ERISA
noun, Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
spice
noun, any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
erose
adjective, uneven, as if gnawed away.
lemur
noun, any of various small, arboreal, chiefly nocturnal mammals of the family Lemuridae, of Madagascar and the Comoro Islands, especially of the genus Lemur, usually having large eyes, a foxlike face, and woolly fur: most lemurs are endangered.
eruct
verb (used with or without object), to belch forth, as gas from the stomach.
erupt
verb (used with object), to release violently; burst forth with: Synonyms: vent.
spiel
noun, a usually high-flown talk or speech, especially for the purpose of luring people to a movie, a sale, etc.; pitch.
spilt
noun, a spilling, as of liquid.
Suomi
noun, Finnish name of Finland.
leers
noun, a lascivious or sly look.
spier
noun, a person who spies, watches, or discovers.
spile
noun, a peg or plug of wood, especially one used as a spigot.
lect.
Lecce
noun, a city in SE Italy: ancient Greek and Roman city; noted for its baroque architecture.
least
noun, something that is least; the least amount, quantity, degree, etc.
lease
noun, a contract renting land, buildings, etc., to another; a contract or instrument conveying property to another for a specified period or for a period determinable at the will of either lessor or lessee in consideration of rent or other compensation.
Merci
interjection, thank you.
sluit
noun, (in South Africa) a deep, dry gulch or channel formed by erosion due to heavy rains.
meres
noun, Chiefly British Dialect. a lake or pond.
Seler
noun, Eduard [ey-doo-ahrt] /ˈeɪ duˌɑrt/ (Show IPA), 1859–1922, German archaeologist: first to decipher Mayan calendar and inscriptions.
tical
noun, a former silver coin and monetary unit of Siam, equal to 100 satang: replaced in 1928 by the baht.
sect.
Tesla
noun, a unit of magnetic induction equal to one weber per square meter. Abbreviation: T.
Coral
noun, the hard, variously colored, calcareous skeleton secreted by certain marine polyps.
Corea
noun, Armando Anthony [ahr-mahn-doh] /ɑrˈmɑn doʊ/ (Show IPA), ("Chick") born 1941, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.
cores
terse
adjective, neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language.
coria
noun, plural of corium.
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.
Selma
noun, a city in central Alabama, on the Alabama River.
semi-
MPers
terms
noun, a word or group of words designating something, especially in a particular field, as atom in physics, quietism in theology, adze in carpentry, or district leader in politics.
corms
noun, an enlarged, fleshy, bulblike base of a stem, as in the crocus.
corp.
Corpl
MOUSE
noun, any of numerous small Old World rodents of the family Muridae, especially of the genus Mus, introduced widely in other parts of the world.
secco
noun, fresco secco.
mucic
adjective, of or derived from mucic acid.
moult
noun, an act, process, or an instance of molting.
muras
noun, (in Japan) a village; hamlet.
Comr.
Musca
noun, the Fly, a small southern constellation between Crux and Chamaeleon.
scute
noun, a dermal bony plate, as on an armadillo, or a large horny plate, as on a turtle.
Comte
noun, count2 .
Comus
noun, an ancient Greek and Roman god of drinking and revelry.
Mures
noun, a river in SE central Europe, flowing W from the Carpathian Mountains in central Romania to the Tisza River in S Hungary. 400 miles (645 km) long.
copal
noun, a hard, lustrous resin obtained from various tropical trees and used chiefly in making varnishes.
Murat
noun, Joachim [zhaw-a-keem] /ʒɔ aˈkim/ (Show IPA), 1767?–1815, French marshal: king of Naples 1808–15.
mural
noun, a large picture painted or affixed directly on a wall or ceiling.
muco-
coper
noun, a horse dealer.
copes
noun, a long mantle, especially of silk, worn by ecclesiastics over the alb or surplice in processions and on other occasions.
copr-
copra
noun, the dried kernel or meat of the coconut from which coconut oil is expressed.
mulct
noun, a fine, especially for a misdemeanor.
copse
noun, a thicket of small trees or bushes; a small wood.
mucro
noun, a short point projecting abruptly, as at the end of a leaf.
mucor
noun, any phycomycetous fungus of the genus Mucor, that forms a furry coating on foodstuffs and dead and decaying vegetable matter.
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.
moues
noun, a pouting grimace.
comps
noun, a compositor.
molet
noun, mullet2 .
moral
noun, the moral teaching or practical lesson contained in a fable, tale, experience, etc.
coupe
noun, Also, coupé. a closed, two-door car shorter than a sedan of the same model.
mopes
noun, a person who mopes or is given to moping.
coups
noun, a highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a clever action or accomplishment.
molts
noun, an act, process, or an instance of molting.
serac
noun, a large irregularity of glacial ice, as a pinnacle found in glacial crevasses and formed by melting or movement of the ice.
serai
noun, (in Eastern countries) a caravansary.
Court
noun, Law. a place where justice is administered. a judicial tribunal duly constituted for the hearing and determination of cases. a session of a judicial assembly.
moles
noun, any of various small insectivorous mammals, especially of the family Talpidae, living chiefly underground, and having velvety fur, very small eyes, and strong forefeet.
cotes
noun, a shelter, coop, or small shed for sheep, pigs, pigeons, etc.
seral
adjective, of or relating to a sere.
molas
noun, any of several thin, silvery fishes of the family Molidae, of tropical and temperate seas.
molar
noun, Also called molar tooth. a tooth having a broad biting surface adapted for grinding, being one of twelve in humans, with three on each side of the upper and lower jaws.
Terai
noun, a marshy lowland area in N India and S Nepal, between the Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas.
tera-
moist
adjective, moderately or slightly wet; damp.
Tepic
noun, a city in and the capital of Nayarit, W central Mexico.
moire
noun, any moiré fabric.
terce
noun, tierce (def 3).
moras
noun, the unit of time equivalent to the ordinary or normal short sound or syllable.
Seoul
noun, a city in and the capital of South Korea, in the W part.
septa
noun, plural of septum.
Corse
noun, corpse.
motes
noun, a small particle or speck, especially of dust.
motel
noun, a hotel providing travelers with lodging and free parking facilities, typically a roadside hotel having rooms adjacent to an outside parking area or an urban hotel offering parking within the building.
sepal
noun, one of the individual leaves or parts of the calyx of a flower.
sepia
noun, a brown pigment obtained from the inklike secretion of various cuttlefish and used with brush or pen in drawing.
Mosul
noun, a city in N Iraq, on the Tigris, opposite the ruins of Nineveh.
Sept.
Moser
noun, Johann Jakob [yoh-hahn yah-kawp] /ˈyoʊ hɑn ˈyɑ kɔp/ (Show IPA), 1701–85, German jurist and publicist.
term.
Morea
noun, Peloponnesus.
morts
noun, Hunting. the note played on a hunting horn signifying that the animal hunted has been killed.
Corti
noun, Alfonso [al-fon-soh;; Italian ahl-fawn-saw] /ælˈfɒn soʊ;; Italian ɑlˈfɔn sɔ/ (Show IPA), 1822–76, Italian anatomist.
cosec
noun, cosecant.
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.
Morse
noun, an ornamented metal clasp or brooch for fastening a cope in front.
mores
noun, an additional quantity, amount, or number:
Costa
noun, a rib or riblike part.
Morel
noun, any edible mushroom of the genus Morchella, especially M. esculenta.
compt
verb (used with or without object), noun, count1 .
music
noun, an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color.
moils
noun, hard work or drudgery.
coapt
verb (used with object), to bring close together:
times
noun, the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
Omuta
noun, a seaport on W Kyushu, in SW Japan.
omits
verb (used with object), to leave out; fail to include or mention:
omers
noun, a Hebrew unit of dry measure, the tenth part of an ephah.
timer
noun, a person or thing that times.
coact
verb (used with or without object), to do or act together.
coals
noun, a black or dark-brown combustible mineral substance consisting of carbonized vegetable matter, used as a fuel. Compare anthracite, bituminous coal, lignite.
olpes
noun, a form of the oinochoe.
clump
noun, a small, close group or cluster, especially of trees or other plants.
oleum
noun, Pharmacology. oil.
coast
noun, the land next to the sea; seashore:
oleic
adjective, pertaining to or derived from oleic acid.
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.
Coats
noun, an outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body:
scopa
noun, pollen brush.
scope
noun, extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.:
cocas
noun, a shrub, Erythroxylon coca, native to the Andes, having simple, alternate leaves and small yellowish flowers.
Timor
noun, an island in the S part of Indonesia: largest and easternmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands; E half formerly belonged to Portugal. 13,095 sq. mi. (33,913 sq. km).
tious
coele
clops
noun, a sound made by or as if by a horse's hoof striking the ground.
orale
noun, fanon (def 2).
scare
noun, a sudden fright or alarm, especially with little or no reason.
scarp
noun, a line of cliffs formed by the faulting or fracturing of the earth's crust; an escarpment.
scart
verb (used with or without object), to scratch, scrape, mark, or scar.
tirls
noun, a wheel, cam, or any revolving mechanism or piece of machinery.
clomp
verb (used without object), clump (def 6).
optic
noun, the eye.
scat-
scaup
noun, any of several diving ducks of the genus Aythya, especially A. marila (greater scaup) of the Northern Hemisphere, having a bluish-gray bill.
scelp
noun, a slap, smack, or blow, especially one given with the open hand.
opium
noun, the dried, condensed juice of a poppy, Papaver somniferum, that has a narcotic, soporific, analgesic, and astringent effect and contains morphine, codeine, papaverine, and other alkaloids used in medicine in their isolated or derived forms: a narcotic substance, poisonous in large doses.
Close
noun, the act of closing.
sceat
noun, a silver Anglo-Saxon coin of the 7th and 8th centuries, sometimes including an amount of gold.
OPers
tires
noun, British Dialect. fatigue.
clots
noun, a mass or lump.
clout
noun, a blow, especially with the hand; cuff:
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.
coel-
oiler
noun, a person or thing that oils.
comp.
comal
noun, a griddle made from sandstone or earthenware.
scrap
noun, a small piece or portion; fragment:
Oates
noun, Joyce Carol, born 1938, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
Colum
noun, Padraic [paw-drik] /ˈpɔ drɪk/ (Show IPA), 1881–1972, Irish poet and dramatist, in the U.S. from 1914.
oater
noun, a movie, television show, etc., about the frontier days of the U.S. West; western; horse opera.
scree
noun, a steep mass of detritus on the side of a mountain.
scrim
noun, a cotton or linen fabric of open weave used for bunting, curtains, etc.
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.
scrip
noun, a receipt, certificate, list, or similar brief piece of writing.
COMAS
noun, a state of prolonged unconsciousness, including a lack of response to stimuli, from which it is impossible to rouse a person.
Occam
noun, William of, died 1349? English scholastic philosopher.
scrum
noun, a Rugby play in which, typically, three members of each team line up opposite one another with a group of two and a group of three players behind them, making an eight-person, three-two-three formation on each side; the ball is then rolled between the opposing front lines, the players of which stand with arms around a teammate's waist, meeting the opponent shoulder to shoulder, and attempt to kick the ball backward to a teammate.
Comer
noun, Informal. a person or thing that is progressing well or is very promising:
comes
noun, Astronomy. companion1 (def 6).
mutes
noun, Offensive. a person incapable of speech.
comet
noun, a celestial body moving about the sun, usually in a highly eccentric orbit, consisting of a central mass surrounded by an envelope of dust and gas that may form a tail that streams away from the sun.
comic
noun, a comedian.
scuta
noun, plural of scutum.
Musil
noun, Robert, 1880–1942, Austrian writer.
SCRAM
noun, the rapid shutdown of a nuclear reactor in an emergency.
colic
noun, paroxysmal pain in the abdomen or bowels.
score
noun, the record of points or strokes made by the competitors in a game or match.
Colas
noun, a carbonated soft drink containing an extract made from kola nuts, together with sweeteners and other flavorings.
OIcel
coils
noun, a connected series of spirals or rings into which a rope or the like is wound.
Oesel
noun, German name of Saaremaa.
Scot.
coirs
noun, the prepared fiber of the husk of the coconut fruit, used in making rope, matting, etc.
oecus
noun, (in an ancient Roman house) an apartment, especially a dining room, decorated with columns.
tiles
noun, a thin slab or bent piece of baked clay, sometimes painted or glazed, used for various purposes, as to form one of the units of a roof covering, floor, or revetment.
ocul-
colat
occur
verb (used without object), to happen; take place; come to pass:
octal
noun, octonary (def 6).
octa-
scour
noun, the act of scouring.
Scout
noun, a soldier, warship, airplane, etc., employed in reconnoitering.
Tiler
noun, a person who lays tiles.
ocrea
noun, a sheathing part, as a pair of stipules united about a stem.
Coles
noun, any of various plants of the genus Brassica, of the mustard family, especially kale and rape.
Colet
noun, John, 1467?–1519, English educator and clergyman.
Moira
noun, Classical Mythology. the personification of fate. Moirai, the Fates.
Osler
noun, Sir William, 1849–1919, Canadian physician and professor of medicine.
crest
noun, the highest part of a hill or mountain range; summit.
crate
noun, a slatted wooden box or framework for packing, shopping, or storing fruit, furniture, glassware, crockery, etc.
miser
noun, a person who lives in wretched circumstances in order to save and hoard money.
crips
noun, a term used to refer to a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs.
Milos
noun, a grain sorghum having white, yellow, or pinkish seeds, grown chiefly in Africa, Asia, and the U.S.
miso-
meso-
mesic
adjective, of, relating to, or adapted to an environment having a balanced supply of moisture.
cruel
adjective, willfully or knowingly causing pain or distress to others.
cream
noun, the fatty part of milk, which rises to the surface when the liquid is allowed to stand unless homogenized.
cruet
noun, a glass bottle, especially one for holding vinegar, oil, etc., for the table.
setup
noun, organization; arrangement.
Metis
noun, any person of mixed ancestry.
crept
noun, an act or instance of creeping:
TEMPO
noun, Music. relative rapidity or rate of movement, usually indicated by such terms as adagio, allegro, etc., or by reference to the metronome.
Crees
noun, a member of a North American Indian people of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Montana.
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.
miler
noun, a participant in a one-mile race.
miter
noun, the official headdress of a bishop in the Western Church, in its modern form a tall cap with a top deeply cleft crosswise, the outline of the front and back resembling that of a pointed arch.
mites
noun, any of numerous small to microscopic arachnids of the subclass Acari, including species that are parasitic on animals and plants or that feed on decaying matter and stored foods.
simul
adverb, (in prescriptions) together.
sito-
Mitra
noun, the mitriform pileus of certain fungi.
Metol
CRISP
noun, Chiefly British. potato chip.
crape
noun, a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
crepe
noun, a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
milts
noun, the sperm-containing secretion of the testes of fishes.
creme
noun, cream.
metes
noun, a limiting mark.
Croat
noun, a native or inhabitant of Croatia; Croatian.
meter
noun, the fundamental unit of length in the metric system, equivalent to 39.37 U.S. inches, originally intended to be, and being very nearly, equal to one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the pole measured on a meridian: defined from 1889 to 1960 as the distance between two lines on a platinum-iridium bar (the “International Prototype Meter”) preserved at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures near Paris; from 1960 to 1983 defined as 1,650,763.73 wavelengths of the orange-red radiation of krypton 86 under specified conditions; and now defined as 1/299,792,458 of the distance light travels in a vacuum in one second. Abbreviation: m.
creep
noun, an act or instance of creeping:
simar
noun, Also, cymar. a loose, lightweight jacket or robe for women, fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Croce
noun, Benedetto [be-ne-det-taw] /ˌbɛ nɛˈdɛt tɔ/ (Show IPA), 1866–1952, Italian statesman, philosopher, and historian.
Crius
noun, a Titan, the son of Uranus and Gaea.
crocs
noun, crocodile.
metas
noun, (in ancient Rome) a column or post, or a group of columns or posts, placed at each end of a racetrack to mark the turning places.
crit.
croup
noun, any condition of the larynx or trachea characterized by a hoarse cough and difficult breathing.
mires
noun, a tract or area of wet, swampy ground; bog; marsh.
Siple
noun, Mount, a mountain in Antarctica, on the E coast of Marie Byrd Land. 15,000 feet (4570 meters).
meta-
sitar
noun, a lute of India with a small, pear-shaped body and a long, broad, fretted neck.
misc.
milpa
noun, (in certain tropical regions) a tract of land cleared from the jungle, usually by burning, farmed for a few seasons, and then abandoned.
tempi
noun, a plural of tempo.
misce
verb, (in prescriptions) mix.
Creel
noun, a wickerwork basket worn on the back or suspended from the shoulder, used especially by anglers for carrying fish.
metr-
metic
noun, an alien resident of an ancient Greek city who paid a tax for the right to live there.
siree
noun, sirree.
mero-
cries
noun, the act or sound of crying; any loud utterance or exclamation; a shout, scream, or wail.
crump
noun, a crunching sound.
cruse
noun, an earthen pot, bottle, etc., for liquids.
Meroe
noun, a ruined city in Sudan, on the Nile, NE of Khartoum: a capital of ancient Ethiopia that was destroyed a.d. c350.
sirup
noun, any of various thick, sweet liquids prepared for table use from molasses, glucose, etc., water, and often a flavoring agent.
sero-
crust
noun, the brown, hard outer portion or surface of a loaf or slice of bread (distinguished from crumb).
Meuse
noun, Dutch Maas. a river in W Europe, flowing from NE France through E Belgium and S Netherlands into the North Sea. 575 miles (925 km) long.
crams
noun, Informal. the act of cramming for an examination.
cramp
noun, Often, cramps. a sudden, involuntary, spasmodic contraction of a muscle or group of muscles, especially of the extremities, sometimes with severe pain. a piercing pain in the abdomen. an intermittent, painful contraction of structures of a wall containing involuntary muscle, as in biliary colic or in the uterine contractions of menstruation or of labor.
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.
meros
noun, (in the Doric order) a flat surface between two channels of a triglyph.
Merle
noun, the blackbird, Turdus merula.
Tempe
noun, Vale of, a valley in E Greece, in Thessaly, between Mounts Olympus and Ossa.
Seric
Crete
noun, Formerly Candia. a Greek island in the Mediterranean, SE of mainland Greece. 3235 sq. mi. (8380 sq. km). Capital: Canea.
micra
noun, a plural of micron.
serum
noun, the clear, pale-yellow liquid that separates from the clot in the coagulation of blood; blood serum.
Crile
noun, George Washington, 1864–1943, U.S. surgeon.
crimp
noun, the act of crimping.
crime
noun, an action or an instance of negligence that is deemed injurious to the public welfare or morals or to the interests of the state and that is legally prohibited.
Mitre
noun, Bartolomé [bahr-taw-law-me] /ˌbɑr tɔ lɔˈmɛ/ (Show IPA), 1821–1906, Argentine soldier, statesman, and author: president of Argentina 1862–68.
temps
noun, part of a dance step in which there is no transfer of weight.
merit
noun, claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth.
crim.
seti-
temp.
micas
noun, any member of a group of minerals, hydrous silicates of aluminum with other bases, chiefly potassium, magnesium, iron, and lithium, that separate readily into thin, tough, often transparent, and usually elastic laminae; isinglass.
telos
noun, the end term of a goal-directed process; especially, the Aristotelian final cause.
tepal
noun, one of the divisions of a flower perianth, especially one that is not clearly differentiated into petals and sepals, as in lilies and tulips.
Saml
Sat.
scum
noun, a film or layer of foul or extraneous matter that forms on the surface of a liquid.
scup
noun, a sparid food fish, Stenotomus chrysops, found along the Atlantic coast of the U.S., having a compressed body and high back.
sump
noun, a pit, well, or the like in which water or other liquid is collected.
reps
noun, a transversely corded fabric of wool, silk, rayon, or cotton.
sire
noun, the male parent of a quadruped.
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.
SPOT
noun, a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck.
ROTS
noun, the process of rotting.
sloe
noun, the small, sour, blackish fruit of the blackthorn, Prunus spinosa, of the rose family.
sati
noun, a Hindu practice whereby a widow immolates herself on the funeral pyre of her husband: now abolished by law.
SPIM
noun, a type of spam that is sent by means of instant messaging.
roue
noun, a dissolute and licentious man; rake.
urea
noun, Biochemistry. a compound, CO(NH 2) 2 , occurring in urine and other body fluids as a product of protein metabolism.
suit
noun, a set of clothing, armor, or the like, intended for wear together.
slop
noun, a quantity of liquid carelessly spilled or splashed about.
Tree
noun, a plant having a permanently woody main stem or trunk, ordinarily growing to a considerable height, and usually developing branches at some distance from the ground.
tole
noun, enameled or lacquered metalware, usually with gilt decoration, often used, especially in the 18th century, for trays, lampshades, etc.
spit
noun, saliva, especially when ejected.
slot
noun, a narrow, elongated depression, groove, notch, slit, or aperture, especially a narrow opening for receiving or admitting something, as a coin or a letter.
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.
rote
noun, routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure:
suet
noun, the hard fatty tissue about the loins and kidneys of beef, sheep, etc., used in cooking or processed to yield tallow.
tri-
scr.
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.
Samp
noun, coarsely ground corn.
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.
Tour
noun, a traveling around from place to place.
tile
noun, a thin slab or bent piece of baked clay, sometimes painted or glazed, used for various purposes, as to form one of the units of a roof covering, floor, or revetment.
Ural
noun, a river in the Russian Federation, flowing S from the S Ural Mountains to the Caspian Sea. 1575 miles (2535 km) long.
trap
noun, a contrivance used for catching game or other animals, as a mechanical device that springs shut suddenly.
sumi
noun, black ink made from a mixture of plant soot and glue solidified into sticks or cakes the ends of which are scraped or ground into water on an ink slab, much used by calligraphers and painters.
Sumo
noun, a form of wrestling in Japan in which a contestant wins by forcing his opponent out of the ring or by causing him to touch the ground with any part of his body other than the soles of his feet, contestants usually being men of great height and weight.
Roti
noun, roast.
ROTL
noun, a unit of weight used in Islamic countries, varying widely in value, but of the order of the pound.
rest
noun, the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep:
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.
teem
verb (used with object), Obsolete. to produce (offspring).
tola
noun, a unit of weight in India: the government tola is 180 ser and equals 180 grains (11.7 grams), the weight of a silver rupee.
USMC
scam
noun, a confidence game or other fraudulent scheme, especially for making a quick profit; swindle.
tela
noun, a seaport in N Honduras.
tel-
tire
noun, British Dialect. fatigue.
rues
noun, sorrow; repentance; regret.
rout
noun, a defeat attended with disorderly flight; dispersal of a defeated force in complete disorder:
toil
noun, hard and continuous work; exhausting labor or effort.
USPO
teil
noun, Archaic. the European linden, Tilia europaea.
USMA
stem
noun, the ascending axis of a plant, whether above or below ground, which ordinarily grows in an opposite direction to the root or descending axis.
USIA
user
noun, a person or thing that uses.
Tees
noun, a river in N England, flowing E along the boundary between Durham and Yorkshire to the North Sea. 70 miles (113 km) long.
stop
noun, the act of stopping.
slat
noun, a long thin, narrow strip of wood, metal, etc., used as a support for a bed, as one of the horizontal laths of a Venetian blind, etc.
rule
noun, a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.:
Utas
noun, any of several iguanid lizards of the genus Uta, of the western U.S. and northern Mexico.
situ
noun, in situ.
STOL
noun, a convertiplane that can become airborne after a short takeoff run and has forward speeds comparable to those of conventional aircraft.
Tiro
noun, tyro.
Rep.
scar
noun, a mark left by a healed wound, sore, or burn.
Utes
noun, Informal. a utility vehicle.
USTC
slap
noun, a sharp blow or smack, especially with the open hand or with something flat.
USRC
toea
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Papua New Guinea, the 100th part of a kina.
tirl
noun, a wheel, cam, or any revolving mechanism or piece of machinery.
stoa
noun, Greek Architecture. a portico, usually a detached portico of considerable length, that is used as a promenade or meeting place.
SLAM
noun, a violent and noisy closing, dashing, or impact.
Stir
noun, the act of stirring or moving.
site
noun, the position or location of a town, building, etc., especially as to its environment:
USCA
stum
noun, unfermented or partly fermented grape juice.
spue
noun, something that is spewed; vomit.
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.
SRAM
Sra.
SITA
noun, (in the Ramayana) the wife of Ramachandra, abducted by Ravana and later rescued.
SPUR
noun, a U -shaped device that slips over and straps to the heel of a boot and has a blunt, pointed, or roweled projection at the back for use by a mounted rider to urge a horse forward.
teel
noun, til.
roup
noun, any catarrhal inflammation of the eyes and nasal passages of poultry.
Time
noun, the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
SLIM
noun, a garment size meant for a thin person.
repo
noun, a repurchase agreement.
uria
tils
noun, the sesame plant.
uret
slit
noun, a straight, narrow cut, opening, or aperture.
scop
noun, an Old English bard or poet.
uric
adjective, of, pertaining to, contained in, or derived from urine.
USAR
Uris
noun, a canton in central Switzerland. 415 sq. mi. (1075 sq. km). Capital: Altdorf.
sci.
uro-
scil
tram
noun, British. a streetcar.
ROUS
noun, (Francis) Peyton, 1879–1970, U.S. pathologist: Nobel Prize in medicine 1966.
Ste.
str.
SLIC
Rumi
noun, Jalal ud-din [Persian jah-lahl ood-deen,, oo d-,, ja-] /Persian dʒɑˈlɑl udˈdin,, ʊd-,, dʒæ-/ (Show IPA), Jalal ud-din Rumi.
rump
noun, the hind part of the body of an animal, as the hindquarters of a quadruped or sacral region of a bird.
saur
Star
noun, any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
repl
Saul
noun, the first king of Israel. I Sam. 9.
scut
noun, a short tail, especially that of a hare, rabbit, or deer.
Seri
noun, a member of an American Indian people of western Sonora state, Mexico, on the Gulf of California.
sipe
verb (used without object), (of liquid) to drip, ooze, or soak through.
Sale
noun, the act of selling.
soup
noun, a liquid food made by boiling or simmering meat, fish, or vegetables with various added ingredients.
Toul
noun, a fortress town in NE France, on the Moselle: siege 1870. 16,832.
Tare
noun, any of various vetches, especially Vicia sativa.
tule
noun, either of two large bulrushes, Scirpus lacustris or S. acutus, found in California and adjacent regions in inundated lands and marshes.
Soul
noun, the principle of life, feeling, thought, and action in humans, regarded as a distinct entity separate from the body, and commonly held to be separable in existence from the body; the spiritual part of humans as distinct from the physical part.
Roma
noun, Rome.
Tula
noun, a city in the W Russian Federation in Europe, S of Moscow.
Sour
noun, something that is sour.
Rom.
tuis
noun, a black New Zealand honey eater, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, having a patch of white feathers on each side of the throat, sometimes tamed as a pet.
Tues
role
noun, a part or character played by an actor or actress.
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.
sort
noun, a particular kind, species, variety, class, or group, distinguished by a common character or nature:
sori
noun, plural of sorus.
Tame
adjective, changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated:
Rome
noun, Harold (Jacob) 1908–1993, U.S. lyricist and composer.
smut
noun, a particle of soot; sooty matter.
Spam
noun, (lowercase) Digital Technology. disruptive online messages, especially commercial messages posted on a computer network or sent as email (often used attributively):
tarp
noun, tarpaulin.
sice
noun, syce.
SIAM
noun, former name of Thailand (def 1).
spat
noun, a petty quarrel.
Tums
verb (used with object), to tease (wool) in the preliminary carding operation, or to open out the fibers prior to carding.
SPAR
noun, Nautical. a stout pole such as those used for masts, etc.; a mast, yard, boom, gaff, or the like.
SALT
noun, a crystalline compound, sodium chloride, NaCl, occurring as a mineral, a constituent of seawater, etc., and used for seasoning food, as a preservative, etc.
romp
noun, a lively or boisterous frolic.
rpt.
topi
noun, topee.
tump
noun, a small mound, hill, or rise of ground.
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.
sial
noun, the assemblage of rocks, rich in silica and alumina, that comprise the continental portions of the upper layer of the earth's crust.
roms
noun, a Gypsy man or boy.
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.
SMTP
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.
Tupi
noun, a member of any of several related Indian peoples living in the valleys of various Brazilian rivers, especially the Amazon.
Saco
noun, a city in SW Maine.
Sola
noun, an Indian shrub, Aeschynomene aspera, of the legume family, the pith of which is used for making helmets.
Sere
noun, the series of stages in an ecological succession.
tamp
verb (used with object), to force in or down by repeated, rather light, strokes:
ter.
Tori
noun, plural of torus.
roil
verb (used with object), to render (water, wine, etc.) turbid by stirring up sediment.
rite
noun, a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use:
Tore
noun, a torus.
tepe
noun, (in Turkey, Iran, and Iraq) tell 2 .
sole
noun, the bottom or under surface of the foot.
Tams
noun, tam-o'-shanter.
Taos
noun, a Tanoan language spoken in two villages in New Mexico.
Tape
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
tors
noun, a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
roam
noun, an act or instance of roaming; a ramble.
RITA
noun, the Vedic concept of cosmic and social order.
Sol.
Sera
noun, a plural of serum.
TOPS
noun, the tops, top1 (def 22).
RIPS
noun, a rent made by ripping; tear.
Seta
noun, a stiff hair; bristle or bristlelike part.
tsar
noun, czar.
sore
noun, a sore spot or place on the body.
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.
sail
noun, an area of canvas or other fabric extended to the wind in such a way as to transmit the force of the wind to an assemblage of spars and rigging mounted firmly on a hull, raft, iceboat, etc., so as to drive it along.
SOAR
noun, an act or instance of soaring.
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.
soil
noun, the portion of the earth's surface consisting of disintegrated rock and humus.
Sert
noun, José María [haw-se mah-ree-ah] /hɔˈsɛ mɑˈri ɑ/ (Show IPA), 1876–1945, Spanish painter.
sora
noun, a small, short-billed rail, Porzana carolina, of marshy areas of North America.
torc
noun, torque (def 4).
Rise
noun, an act or instance of rising.
rit.
some
adverb, (used with numerals and with words expressing degree, extent, etc.) approximately; about:
Soma
noun, the body of an organism as contrasted with its germ cells.
tale
noun, a narrative that relates the details of some real or imaginary event, incident, or case; story:
Rosa
noun, Salvator [sahl-vah-tawr] /ˈsɑl vɑˌtɔr/ (Show IPA), 1615–73, Italian painter and poet.
slue
noun, the act of sluing.
Umea
noun, a city in NE Sweden, on the Gulf of Bothnia.
team
noun, a number of persons forming one of the sides in a game or contest:
Reus
noun, a city in Catalonia, NE Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea.
rial
noun, a silver or cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Iran, equal to 100 dinars.
seal
noun, an embossed emblem, figure, symbol, word, letter, etc., used as attestation or evidence of authenticity.
spic
noun, a contemptuous term used to refer to a Spanish-American person.
Sura
noun, any of the 114 chapters of the Koran.
Ruse
noun, a trick, stratagem, or artifice.
slum
noun, Often, slums. a thickly populated, run-down, squalid part of a city, inhabited by poor people.
tics
noun, Pathology. a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face. tic douloureux.
RIAS
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
Rice
noun, the starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food.
seam
noun, the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.
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.
Riel
noun, a paper money and monetary unit of Cambodia, equal to 100 sen.
sear
noun, a mark or scar made by searing.
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.
sur-
ulto
upas
noun, the poisonous milky sap of a large tree, Antiaris toxicaria, of the mulberry family, native to tropical Asia, Africa, and the Philippine Islands, used for arrow poison.
tome
noun, a book, especially a very heavy, large, or learned book.
rums
noun, an alcoholic liquor or spirit distilled from molasses or some other fermented sugar-cane product.
Sami
noun, Lapp.
rete
noun, a pierced plate on an astrolabe, having projections whose points correspond to the fixed stars.
same
Idioms, all the same, notwithstanding; nevertheless: of no difference; immaterial:
TOMS
noun, the male of various animals, as the turkey.
supe
noun, a supernumerary.
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.
supr
top-
Sam.
tope
noun, a small shark, Galeorhinus galeus, inhabiting waters along the European coast.
rocs
noun, a bird of enormous size and strength.
Rus.
umps
noun, verb (used with or without object), umpire.
sure
Idioms, for sure, as a certainty; surely:
trim
noun, the condition, order, or fitness of a person or thing for action, work, use, etc.
SPCA
talc
noun, Also, talcum [tal-kuh m] /ˈtæl kəm/ (Show IPA). a green-to-gray, soft mineral, hydrous magnesium silicate, Mg 3 (Si 4 O 10)(OH) 2 , unctuous to the touch, and occurring usually in foliated or compact masses, used in making lubricants, talcum powder, electrical insulation, etc.
Uele
noun, a river in central Africa flowing W from the NE Democratic Republic of the Congo to the Ubangi River. 700 miles (1125 km) long.
seep
noun, moisture that seeps out; seepage.
seer
noun, a person who sees; observer.
ROSE
noun, any of the wild or cultivated, usually prickly-stemmed, pinnate-leaved, showy-flowered shrubs of the genus Rosa. Compare rose family.
Tasm
tars
noun, any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
Tura
noun, Cosimo [kaw-zee-maw] /ˈkɔ zi mɔ/ (Show IPA), c1430–98? Italian painter.
Seel
verb (used with object), Falconry. to sew shut (the eyes of a falcon) during parts of its training.
Sem.
rime
noun, Also called rime ice. an opaque coating of tiny, white, granular ice particles, caused by the rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on impact with an object. Compare frost (def 3), glaze (def 17).
seme
adjective, covered with many small, identical figures.
Trip
noun, a journey or voyage:
SPCC
silo
noun, a structure, typically cylindrical, in which fodder or forage is kept.
tups
noun, Chiefly British. a male sheep; ram.
Seem
verb (used without object), to appear to be, feel, do, etc.:
silt
noun, earthy matter, fine sand, or the like carried by moving or running water and deposited as a sediment.
rile
verb (used with object), to irritate or vex.
Tace
noun, tasset.
slur
noun, a slurred utterance or sound.
Surt
noun, the guardian and ruler of Muspelheim, destined to defeat Frey at Ragnarok and destroy the world with fire.
Rima
noun, a female given name.
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.
Rust
noun, Also called iron rust. the red or orange coating that forms on the surface of iron when exposed to air and moisture, consisting chiefly of ferric hydroxide and ferric oxide formed by oxidation.
teal
noun, any of several species of small dabbling ducks, of worldwide distribution, usually traveling in tight flocks and frequenting ponds and marshes.
Trio
noun, a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
taur
tail
noun, the hindmost part of an animal, especially that forming a distinct, flexible appendage to the trunk.
Spee
noun, Maximilian von [mahk-si-mee-lee-ahn fuh n] /ˌmɑk sɪˈmi liˌɑn fən/ (Show IPA), 1861–1941, German admiral.
simp
noun, a fool; simpleton.
sec.
taco
noun, Mexican Cookery. an often crisply fried tortilla folded over and filled, as with seasoned chopped meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
slut
noun, Disparaging and Offensive. a sexually promiscuous woman, or a woman who behaves or dresses in an overtly sexual way.
tael
noun, liang.
Sima
noun, an assemblage of rocks, rich in silica and magnesium, that constitutes the lower layer of the earth's crust and is found beneath the ocean floors and the sial of continents.
spae
verb (used with object), to prophesy; foretell; predict.
Roca
noun, Cape, a cape in W Portugal, near Lisbon: the western extremity of continental Europe.
rems
noun, the quantity of ionizing radiation whose biological effect is equal to that produced by one roentgen of x-rays.
iter
noun, a canal or passage.
Lamp
noun, any of various devices furnishing artificial light, as by electricity or gas. Compare fluorescent lamp, incandescent lamp.
lame
noun, Slang. a person who is out of touch with modern fads or trends, especially one who is unsophisticated.
Lam.
LAIS
noun, (in medieval French literature)
lair
noun, a den or resting place of a wild animal:
laic
noun, one of the laity.
lacs
noun, a resinous substance deposited on the twigs of various trees in southern Asia by the female of the lac insect: used in the manufacture of varnishes, sealing wax, etc., and in the production of a red coloring matter. Compare shellac (defs 1, 2).
lace
noun, a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
itol
item
noun, a separate article or particular:
Laos
noun, a country in SE Asia: formerly part of French Indochina. 91,500 sq. mi. (236,985 sq. km). Capital: Vientiane.
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.
iso-
Isle
noun, a small island.
Isar
noun, a river in central Europe, flowing NE from W Austria through S Germany to the Danube River. 215 miles (345 km) long.
Irma
noun, a female given name, form of Erma.
Ire.
IRAS
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
ious
IOTA
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
imps
noun, a little devil or demon; an evil spirit.
lams
noun, a hasty escape; flight.
LARC
noun, long-acting reversible contraceptive (or contraception):
IMCO
lees
noun, plural of lee2 .
lice
noun, plural of louse.
Lias
noun, Leah (def 1).
liar
noun, a person who tells lies.
Liao
noun, a river in NE China, flowing from Inner Mongolia to the Gulf of Liaodong. 900 miles (1448 km) long.
Leto
noun, the mother by Zeus of Apollo and Artemis, called Latona by the Romans.
Leta
noun, a female given name, form of Latona.
LEST
conjunction, for fear that; so that (one) should not (used negatively to introduce a clause expressive of an action or occurrence requiring caution):
Leos
noun, Astronomy. the Lion, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Cancer, containing the bright star Regulus.
Leis
noun, (in the Hawaiian Islands) a wreath of flowers, leaves, etc., for the neck or head.
Leet
noun, a special annual or semiannual court in which the lords of certain manors had jurisdiction over local disputes.
leer
noun, a lascivious or sly look.
Lari
noun, an aluminum coin and monetary unit of the Maldives, the 100th part of a rupee.
LEAS
noun, a tract of open ground, especially grassland; meadow.
Lear
noun, learning; instruction; lesson.
LEAP
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
lea.
Laue
noun, Max Theodor Felix von [mahks tey-oh-dohr fey-liks fuh n] /mɑks ˈteɪ oʊˌdoʊr ˈfeɪ lɪks fən/ (Show IPA), 1879–1960, German physicist: Nobel Prize 1914.
lats
noun, a former silver coin of Latvia, equal to 100 santimi.
late
Idioms, of late, lately; recently:
Lat.
last
noun, a person or thing that is last.
Lars
noun, a male given name, form of Lawrence.
Imp.
Ilse
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
lieu
noun, place; stead.
emes
noun, friend.
epic
noun, an epic poem.
epi-
eous
Emp.
emit
verb (used with object), to send forth (liquid, light, heat, sound, particles, etc.); discharge.
emir
noun, a chieftain, prince, commander, or head of state in some Islamic countries.
Emil
noun, a male given name: from Latin Aemilius, a family name.
emic
adjective, pertaining to or being a significant unit that functions in contrast with other units in a language or other system of behavior.
emia
EMet
Else
Idioms, or else, or suffer the consequences:
EPOS
noun, an epic.
Elsa
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
elms
noun, any tree of the genus Ulmus, as U. procera (English elm) characterized by the gradually spreading columnar manner of growth of its branches. Compare American elm, elm family.
Elis
noun, an ancient country in W Greece, in the Peloponnesus: site of the ancient Olympic Games.
Elia
noun, the pen name of Charles Lamb.
Elea
noun, an ancient Greek city in SW Italy, on the coast of Lucania.
ELAS
Elam
noun, an ancient kingdom E of Babylonia and N of the Persian Gulf. Capital: Susa.
Eire
noun, the Irish name of Ireland.
EEOC
ect-
epit
Eric
noun, Eric the Red.
ile-
ETAS
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
ices
noun, the solid form of water, produced by freezing; frozen water.
Ice.
ICAO
ical
Eure
noun, a department in NW France. 2331 sq. mi. (6035 sq. km). Capital: Evreux.
Eur.
Eula
noun, End-User License Agreement: a contract between the manufacturer of computer software and the person who installs and uses it:
etui
noun, a small, often decorative case, especially one for needles, toilet articles, or the like.
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.
etc.
Este
noun, a city in NE Italy: medieval fortress; ancient Roman ruins.
Erie
noun, Lake, a lake between the NE central United States and SE central Canada: the southernmost lake of the Great Lakes; Commodore Perry's defeat of the British in 1813. 239 miles (385 km) long; 9940 sq. mi. (25,745 sq. km).
est.
esp.
ESOP
noun, a plan under which a company's capital stock is acquired by its employees or workers.
eso-
Esau
noun, a son of Isaac and Rebekah, twin brother of Jacob, to whom he sold his birthright. Gen. 25:21–25.
erst
adverb, before the present time; formerly.
Erse
noun, Gaelic, especially Scottish Gaelic.
Eros
noun, the ancient Greek god of love, identified by the Romans with Cupid.
Erma
noun, a female given name.
Eris
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of discord and the sister of Ares: identified with the Roman goddess Discordia.
lier
noun, a person or thing that lies, as in wait or in ambush.
Lima
noun, a word used in communications to represent the letter L.
eco-
meas
Merc
noun, a mercenary soldier.
MEPA
melt
noun, the act or process of melting; state of being melted.
mels
noun, honey.
Mela
noun, a religious fair, especially one held in connection with a festival.
Meir
noun, Golda [gohl-duh] /ˈgoʊl də/ (Show IPA), (Goldie Mabovitch; Goldie Myerson) 1898–1978, Israeli political leader, born in Russia: prime minister 1969–74.
meet
noun, an assembly, as of persons and hounds for a hunt or swimmers or runners for a race or series of races:
Meer
noun, Jan van der [yahn vahn der] /yɑn vɑn dɛr/ (Show IPA), Vermeer, Jan.
meat
noun, the flesh of animals as used for food.
mear
noun, mere3 .
MERS
noun, Middle East(ern) Respiratory Syndrome: an often fatal respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus similar to the SARS virus and characterized by fever, coughing, and shortness of breath.
meal
noun, the food served and eaten especially at one of the customary, regular occasions for taking food during the day, as breakfast, lunch, or supper.
MCPO
maul
noun, a heavy hammer, as for driving stakes or wedges.
Maui
noun, an island in central Hawaii. 728 sq. mi. (1886 sq. km).
MatE
noun, a partner in marriage; spouse.
Mart
noun, market; trading center; trade center.
MARS
noun, the ancient Roman god of war and agriculture, identified with the Greek god Ares.
Marl
noun, Geology. a friable earthy deposit consisting of clay and calcium carbonate, used especially as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime.
Mari
noun, a member of a Uralic people living in scattered communities north of Cheboksary and Kazan in European Russia, mainly in the Mari Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
Mare
noun, a fully mature female horse or other equine animal.
mere
noun, Chiefly British Dialect. a lake or pond.
mes-
Mar.
mils
noun, a unit of length equal to 0.001 of an inch (0.0254 mm), used in measuring the diameter of wires.
mite
noun, any of numerous small to microscopic arachnids of the subclass Acari, including species that are parasitic on animals and plants or that feed on decaying matter and stored foods.
Mita
noun, a colonial system in Peru by which the Spanish government required Indians to perform periodic forced labor, especially in the mines.
mist
noun, a cloudlike aggregation of minute globules of water suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, reducing visibility to a lesser degree than fog.
mise
noun, a settlement or agreement.
mis-
Miro
noun, Gabriel [gah-vree-el] /ˌgɑ vriˈɛl/ (Show IPA), 1879–1930, Spanish novelist, short-story writer, and essayist.
mire
noun, a tract or area of wet, swampy ground; bog; marsh.
Mira
noun, Astronomy. the first long-period pulsating variable star to be discovered, with a period averaging 331 days. It is a red giant and a component of a binary star in the constellation Cetus.
MIPS
Milt
noun, the sperm-containing secretion of the testes of fishes.
MILR
mesa
noun, a land formation, less extensive than a plateau, having steep walls and a relatively flat top and common in arid and semiarid parts of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico.
Milo
noun, a grain sorghum having white, yellow, or pinkish seeds, grown chiefly in Africa, Asia, and the U.S.
Mile
noun, Also called statute mile. a unit of distance on land in English-speaking countries equal to 5280 feet, or 1760 yards (1.609 kilometers).
mil.
MICE
noun, plural of mouse.
mica
noun, any member of a group of minerals, hydrous silicates of aluminum with other bases, chiefly potassium, magnesium, iron, and lithium, that separate readily into thin, tough, often transparent, and usually elastic laminae; isinglass.
Mic.
mias
plural, missing in action.
Miao
noun, Also, Meo. a member of a diverse group of seminomadic farming people of the mountains of southeastern China and adjacent areas of Laos, North Vietnam, and Thailand.
mete
noun, a limiting mark.
met.
MARC
noun, the grapes contained in the wine press and the residue, as skins and pips, remaining after the juice is expressed.
malt
noun, germinated grain, usually barley, used in brewing and distilling.
lime
noun, Also called burnt lime, calcium oxide, caustic lime, calx, quicklime. a white or grayish-white, odorless, lumpy, very slightly water-soluble solid, CaO, that when combined with water forms calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) obtained from calcium carbonate, limestone, or oyster shells: used chiefly in mortars, plasters, and cements, in bleaching powder, and in the manufacture of steel, paper, glass, and various chemicals of calcium.
lits
noun, litas.
Lore
noun, the body of knowledge, especially of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject:
lops
noun, parts or a part lopped off.
Lope
noun, the act or the gait of loping.
Lome
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Togo, on the Gulf of Guinea.
Loma
noun, a hill or ridge having a broad top.
Lois
noun, a female given name.
loci
noun, plural of locus.
loca
noun, a plural of locus.
loam
noun, a rich, friable soil containing a relatively equal mixture of sand and silt and a somewhat smaller proportion of clay.
litu
noun, a plural of litas.
lite
noun, light2 (def 36).
lost
Idioms, get lost, Slang. to absent oneself: to stop being a nuisance:
lit.
LIST
noun, a series of names or other items written or printed together in a meaningful grouping or sequence so as to constitute a record:
LISP
noun, a speech defect consisting in pronouncing s and z like or nearly like the th- sounds of thin and this, respectively.
Lise
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
LISA
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
Lira
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Italy until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centesimi. Abbreviation: L., Lit.
lipa
noun, a monetary unit of Croatia.
lip-
limp
noun, a lame movement or gait:
limo
noun, a limousine.
Lose
Idioms, lose face. face (def 51).
Lota
noun, (in India) a small container for water, usually of brass or copper and round in shape.
MALS
M-16
noun, a lightweight, fully automatic rifle shooting a small-caliber bullet at an extremely high velocity: a U.S. Army combat weapon for mobile units and jungle fighting.
Mali
noun, Republic of, a republic in W Africa: formerly a territory of France; gained independence 1960. 463,500 sq. mi. (120,000 sq. km). Capital: Bamako.
mal-
Mair
adjective, noun, adverb, more.
mail
noun, letters, packages, etc., that are sent or delivered by means of the postal system:
maes
noun, a female given name, form of Mary.
Mael
noun, a son of Ronan, unjustly killed by him.
macs
noun, fellow; bud (a familiar term of address to a man or boy whose name is not known to the speaker).
maco
noun, an Egyptian cotton, used especially in the manufacture of hosiery and undergarments.
Mace
noun, a clublike armor-breaking weapon of war, often with a flanged or spiked metal head, used chiefly in the Middle Ages.
Mac-
M-14
noun, a fully automatic, gas-operated, .30 caliber rifle developed from the M-1: replaced the M-1 as the standard U.S. Army combat rifle.
lote
noun, lotus.
Lust
noun, intense sexual desire or appetite.
lure
noun, anything that attracts, entices, or allures.
Lupe
noun, a female given name.
lump
noun, a piece or mass of solid matter without regular shape or of no particular shape:
lues
noun, syphilis.
Luce
noun, a pike, especially when fully grown.
lout
noun, an awkward, stupid person; clumsy, ill-mannered boor; oaf.
lour
verb (used without object), noun, lower2 .
Loup
noun, a cloth mask, often of silk or velvet, that covers only half the face.
Loti
noun, a cupronickel coin, paper money, and monetary unit of Lesotho, equal to 100 lisente.
Ecru
noun, an ecru color.
eats
noun, eats, Informal. food.
moat
noun, a deep, wide trench, usually filled with water, surrounding the rampart of a fortified place, as a town or a castle.
arms
noun, the upper limb of the human body, especially the part extending from the shoulder to the wrist.
ASTM
Asti
noun, a city in the Piedmont region of Italy, S of Turin: center of wine-producing region.
ASME
Asir
noun, a district in SW Saudi Arabia.
Aser
noun, Asher (def 1).
asci
noun, plural of ascus.
asc-
art.
arse
noun, ass2 (defs 1, 2).
Arm.
atm.
ARIS
aril
noun, a usually fleshy appendage or covering of certain seeds, as of the bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, or the nutmeg.
Ares
noun, the ancient Greek god of war, a son of Zeus and Hera, identified by the Romans with Mars.
ARCO
adverb, (of the performance of a passage for stringed instruments) with the bow.
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.
Apus
noun, the Bird of Paradise, a southern constellation between Octans and Triangulum Australe.
apts
plural, apartment.
apt.
plural, apartment.
Apsu
noun, an Akkadian god: the consort of Tiamat and the father of the gods.
APSE
noun, Architecture. a semicircular or polygonal termination or recess in a building, usually vaulted and used especially at the end of a choir in a church.
Asur
noun, Assur.
ates
apo-
calm
noun, freedom from motion or disturbance; stillness.
Carl
noun, Scot. a strong, robust fellow, especially a strong manual laborer. a miser; an extremely thrifty person.
CARE
noun, a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
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.
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.
cams
noun, Machinery. a disk or cylinder having an irregular form such that its motion, usually rotary, gives to a part or parts in contact with it a specific rocking or reciprocating motion.
CAMP
noun, a place where an army or other group of persons or an individual is lodged in a tent or tents or other temporary means of shelter.
Cami
noun, camisole (def 1).
Came
noun, a slender, grooved bar of lead for holding together the pieces of glass in windows of latticework or stained glass.
CALS
noun, a male given name, form of Calvin.
Cal.
atic
cac-
aut-
Aus.
aur-
Auer
noun, Leopold [lee-uh-pohld;; Hungarian ley-aw-pawlt] /ˈli əˌpoʊld;; Hungarian ˈleɪ ɔˌpɔlt/ (Show IPA), 1845–1930, Hungarian violinist and teacher.
Atum
noun, a primeval god who by himself begot Shu and Tefnut: the original god of the Ennead.
ator
atop
preposition, on the top of:
atom
noun, Physics. the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element, consisting of a nucleus containing combinations of neutrons and protons and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus by electrical attraction; the number of protons determines the identity of the element. an atom with one of the electrons replaced by some other particle:
Atli
noun, Attila, king of the Huns: represented in the Volsunga Saga as the brother of Brynhild and the second husband of Gudrun, whose brothers he killed in order to get the Nibelung treasure.
Apr.
Apis
noun, a sacred bull worshiped at Memphis: identified originally with Ptah and later assimilated with Osiris to form the Ptolemaic Serapis.
CASE
noun, an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something:
aer-
Alco
aits
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
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
AIMS
noun, the act of aiming or directing anything at or toward a particular point or target.
AIME
ails
verb (used with object), to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.
aet.
aesc
noun, ash2 (def 3).
Acus
noun, Surgery. a needle, especially one used in a surgical operation.
alee
adverb, adjective, upon or toward the lee side of a vessel; away from the wind (opposed to aweather).
ACTS
noun, anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
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.
acr-
acme
noun, the highest point; summit; peak:
ACLU
ACLS
acle
noun, the hard, durable wood of a Philippine leguminous tree, Albizzia acle, used for making fine furniture.
Acis
noun, the lover of Galatea, killed by Polyphemus out of jealousy.
acc.
ARCS
noun, Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
Alec
noun, a herring.
ales
noun, a malt beverage, darker, heavier, and more bitter than beer, containing about 6 percent alcohol by volume.
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.
Amir
noun, emir.
amus
Amur
noun, a river in E Asia, forming most of the boundary between N Manchuria and the SE Russian Federation, flowing into the Sea of Okhotsk. About 2700 miles (4350 km) long.
amt.
Amri
noun, Omri.
AMPS
noun, ampere.
amp.
Amos
noun, a Minor Prophet of the 8th century b.c.
Amor
noun, Cupid.
AMLS
Amis
noun, Kingsley, 1922–95, English novelist.
Amie
noun, a female friend.
Alis
amic
adjective, of or relating to an amide or amine.
Ames
noun, a city in central Iowa.
alts
noun, in alt, in the first octave above the treble staff.
alt.
Also
adverb, in addition; too; besides; as well:
Alps
noun, a high mountain.
aloe
noun, any chiefly African shrub belonging to the genus Aloe, of the lily family, certain species of which yield a fiber.
alms
noun, money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy; anything given as charity:
alme
noun, almah.
ALIT
verb, a simple past tense and past participle of alight1 .
CART
noun, a heavy two-wheeled vehicle, commonly without springs, drawn by mules, oxen, or the like, used for the conveyance of heavy goods.
cast
noun, act of casting or throwing.
East
noun, a cardinal point of the compass, 90° to the right of north. Abbreviation: E.
corm
noun, an enlarged, fleshy, bulblike base of a stem, as in the crocus.
crap
noun, Vulgar. excrement. an act of defecation.
CRAM
noun, Informal. the act of cramming for an examination.
CPCU
coup
noun, a highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a clever action or accomplishment.
Coue
noun, Émile [ey-meel] /eɪˈmil/ (Show IPA), 1857–1926, French psychotherapist.
Cote
noun, a shelter, coop, or small shed for sheep, pigs, pigeons, etc.
Cost
noun, the price paid to acquire, produce, accomplish, or maintain anything:
cose
verb (used without object), coze.
Cort
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.
Cree
noun, a member of a North American Indian people of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Montana.
Cora
noun, Classical Mythology. Kore.
Cor.
Copt
noun, a member of the Coptic Church.
Cope
noun, a long mantle, especially of silk, worn by ecclesiastics over the alb or surplice in processions and on other occasions.
COMS
noun, Trademark. Comedy Central: a cable television channel.
coml
come
noun, Slang: Vulgar. semen.
coma
noun, a state of prolonged unconsciousness, including a lack of response to stimuli, from which it is impossible to rouse a person.
Com.
COLT
noun, a young male animal of the horse family.
crat
Cres
Cole
noun, any of various plants of the genus Brassica, of the mustard family, especially kale and rape.
cure
noun, a means of healing or restoring to health; remedy.
ease
noun, freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort:
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.
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.
Earl
noun, a British nobleman of a rank below that of marquis and above that of viscount: called count for a time after the Norman conquest. The wife of an earl is a countess.
cute
noun, the cutes, Informal. self-consciously cute mannerisms or appeal; affected coyness:
Cusp
noun, a point or pointed end.
Curt
noun, a male given name, form of Curtis.
curs
noun, a mongrel dog, especially a worthless or unfriendly one.
curl
noun, a coil or ringlet of hair.
1080
cur.
crip
noun, a term used to refer to a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs.
cult
noun, a particular system of religious worship, especially with reference to its rites and ceremonies.
Culm
noun, coal dust; slack.
cule
cues
noun, anything said or done, on or off stage, that is followed by a specific line or action:
cts.
ctr.
crut
noun, crud (def 1).
crus
noun, the part of the leg or hind limb between the femur or thigh and the ankle or tarsus; shank.
crop
noun, the cultivated produce of the ground, while growing or when gathered:
croc
noun, crocodile.
cols
noun, Physical Geography. a pass or depression in a mountain range or ridge.
COLA
noun, a carbonated soft drink containing an extract made from kola nuts, together with sweeteners and other flavorings.
cat.
CerE
noun, a fleshy, membranous covering of the base of the upper mandible of a bird, especially a bird of prey or a parrot, through which the nostrils open.
CISC
noun, complex instruction set computer: a computer whose central processing unit recognizes a relatively large number of instructions.
cis-
cire
noun, a brilliant, highly glazed surface produced on fabrics by subjecting them to a wax, heat, and calendering treatment.
circ
noun, circular (def 9).
cir.
ciao
interjection, (used as a word of greeting or parting): hello; goodbye; so long; see you later.
Ceto
Cete
noun, a number of badgers together.
Ceta
noun, Comprehensive Employment and Training Act.
cet-
cera
noun, (in prescriptions) wax.
cit.
ceps
noun, an edible mushroom, Boletus edulis, that grows wild under pine or other evergreen trees: prized for its flavor.
cepe
noun, cep.
Cels
Cela
noun, Camilo José [kah-mee-law haw-se] /kɑˈmi lɔ hɔˈsɛ/ (Show IPA), 1916–2001, Spanish writer.
Ceil
verb (used with object), to overlay (the ceiling of a building or room) with wood, plaster, etc.
cees
noun, the letter C.
CCls
caul
noun, a part of the amnion sometimes covering the head of a child at birth.
Cato
noun, Marcus Porcius [pawr-shee-uh s,, -shuh s] /ˈpɔr ʃi əs,, -ʃəs/ (Show IPA), ("the Elder"or"the Censor") 234–149 b.c, Roman statesman, soldier, and writer.
Cate
noun, a choice food;delicacy; dainty.
cist
noun, a box or chest, especially for sacred utensils.
cite
noun, citation (defs 7, 8).
Col.
CLOS
noun, a walled vineyard.
coir
noun, the prepared fiber of the husk of the coconut fruit, used in making rope, matting, etc.
coil
noun, a connected series of spirals or rings into which a rope or the like is wound.
coca
noun, a shrub, Erythroxylon coca, native to the Andes, having simple, alternate leaves and small yellowish flowers.
coat
noun, an outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body:
coal
noun, a black or dark-brown combustible mineral substance consisting of carbonized vegetable matter, used as a fuel. Compare anthracite, bituminous coal, lignite.
CMOS
noun, complementary metal oxide semiconductor.
cml.
clue
noun, anything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem, mystery, etc.
clou
noun, a major point of interest or attention.
clot
noun, a mass or lump.
clop
noun, a sound made by or as if by a horse's hoof striking the ground.
clam
noun, any of various bivalve mollusks, especially certain edible species. Compare quahog, soft-shell clam.
Cloe
noun, a female given name, form of Chloe.
clit
noun, clitoris.
clip
noun, the act of clipping.
Clio
noun, Classical Mythology. the Muse of history.
clep
Cleo
noun, a female given name.
Clem
noun, a male given name, form of Clement.
Clea
noun, a female given name, form of Cleopatra.
clar
clap
noun, an act or instance of clapping.
moas
noun, any of several flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae, of New Zealand, related to the kiwis but resembling the ostrich: extinct since about the end of the 18th century.
lase
verb (used without object), to give off coherent light, as in a laser.
pere
noun, father.
prs.
pre-
prec
pree
noun, a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling.
prie
noun, a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling.
pro-
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.
Prut
noun, a river in E Europe, flowing SE from the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine along the boundary between Moldavia (Moldova) and Romania into the Danube. 500 miles (800 km) long.
prau
noun, proa.
osar
noun, plural of os3 .
PSAT
orle
noun, Heraldry. a charge in the form of a narrow band following the form of the escutcheon within the edge, so that the extreme outer edge of the escutcheon is of the field tincture. an arrangement in orle of small charges:
Orem
noun, a city in N Utah.
Orel
noun, a city in the W Russian Federation in Europe, on the left bank of the Oka River, S of Moscow.
orcs
noun, any of several cetaceans, as a grampus.
Osee
noun, Hosea.
prat
noun, the buttocks.
psec
Pori
noun, a seaport in W Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia.
oust
verb (used with object), to expel or remove from a place or position occupied:
Ouse
noun, Also called Great Ouse. a river in E England, flowing NE to the Wash. 160 miles (260 km) long.
ours
noun, (used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
pome
noun, the characteristic fruit of the apple family, as an apple, pear, or quince, in which the edible flesh arises from the greatly swollen receptacle and not from the carpels.
poms
noun, pommy.
pore
noun, a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.
pos.
prao
noun, proa.
pose
noun, a bodily attitude or posture:
Otis
noun, Elisha Graves, 1811–61, U.S. inventor.
otic
adjective, of or relating to the ear; auricular.
pot.
pour
noun, the act of pouring.
pout
noun, the act of pouting; a protrusion of the lips.
pram
noun, perambulator.
Orca
noun, the killer whale, Orcinus orca.
oras
noun, plural of os2 .
pols
noun, a politician, especially one experienced in making political deals, exchanging political favors, etc.
puli
noun, one of a Hungarian breed of medium-sized sheepdogs having long, fine hair that often mats, giving the coat a corded appearance.
puir
adjective, poor.
Oita
noun, a seaport on NE Kyushu, in S Japan.
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.
Pula
noun, a cupronickel coin, paper money, and monetary unit of Botswana, equal to 100 thebe: replaced the rand in 1976.
pule
verb (used without object), to cry in a thin voice; whine; whimper.
oils
noun, any of a large class of substances typically unctuous, viscous, combustible, liquid at ordinary temperatures, and soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water: used for anointing, perfuming, lubricating, illuminating, heating, etc.
puls
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Afghanistan, the 100th part of an afghani.
oles
noun, a cry of “olé.”.
puma
noun, cougar.
OEEC
Oct.
pure
adjective, free from anything of a different, inferior, or contaminating kind; free from extraneous matter:
Puri
noun, poori.
purl
noun, a basic stitch in knitting, the reverse of the knit, formed by pulling a loop of the working yarn back through an existing stitch and then slipping that stitch off the needle. Compare knit (def 11).
ole-
Olpe
noun, a form of the oinochoe.
oral
noun, an oral examination in a school, college, or university, given especially to a candidate for an advanced degree.
Ptas
plural, peseta.
opus
noun, a musical composition.
opts
Verb phrases, opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
psia
opia
opes
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
OPer
OPEC
noun, an organization founded in 1960 of nations that export large amounts of petroleum: formed to establish oil-exporting policies and set prices.
Omar
noun, a male given name.
Opal
noun, a mineral, an amorphous form of silica, SiO 2 with some water of hydration, found in many varieties and colors, including a form that is milky white.
pts.
puca
noun, (in folklore) an Irish spirit, mischievous but not malevolent, corresponding to the English Puck.
Omri
noun, a king of Israel and the father of Ahab. I Kings 16:16–28.
puce
noun, a dark or brownish purple.
omit
verb (used with object), to leave out; fail to include or mention:
Omer
noun, a Hebrew unit of dry measure, the tenth part of an ephah.
out-
outs
noun, a means of escape or excuse, as from a place, punishment, retribution, responsibility, etc.:
ocas
noun, a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
pct.
Pecs
noun, a city in SW Hungary.
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.
Pica
noun, a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
pice
noun, a former bronze coin of British India, one quarter of an anna. Compare pie5 .
pear
noun, the edible fruit, typically rounded but elongated and growing smaller toward the stem, of a tree, Pyrus communis, of the rose family.
peal
noun, a loud, prolonged ringing of bells.
PICS
noun, a movie.
pial
adjective, of or relating to the pia mater.
Paur
noun, Emil [ey-meel] /ˈeɪ mil/ (Show IPA), 1855–1932, Austrian violinist and conductor.
Paul
noun, Saint, died a.d. c67, a missionary and apostle to the gentiles: author of several of the Epistles. Compare Saul (def 2).
pats
noun, a light stroke, tap, or blow with the palm, fingers, or a flat object.
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.
Pate
noun, the crown or top of the head.
pat.
pias
noun, a female given name.
Peel
noun, the skin or rind of a fruit, vegetable, etc.
Past
noun, the time gone by:
Pest
noun, an annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; nuisance.
per.
PERL
Perm
noun, permanent (def 4).
Pers
Peru
noun, Spanish Perú [pe-roo] /pɛˈru/ (Show IPA). a republic in W South America. 496,222 sq. mi. (1,285,215 sq. km). Capital: Lima.
peso
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mexico, and the Philippines, equal to 100 centavos.
Pet.
Peer
noun, a person of the same legal status:
PetE
noun, Billy, 1899–1966, U.S. theatrical producer.
peto
noun, wahoo3 .
pets
noun, any domesticated or tamed animal that is kept as a companion and cared for affectionately.
Peul
noun, Fulani.
pelt
noun, the act of pelting.
Pele
noun, peel3 .
pees
noun, the letter p.
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.
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.
pole
noun, a long, cylindrical, often slender piece of wood, metal, etc.:
plie
noun, a movement in which the knees are bent while the back is held straight.
PACT
noun, an agreement, covenant, or compact:
pacs
noun, pack1 (def 1).
pise
noun, rammed earth.
pita
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
PACE
noun, a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.:
plea
noun, an appeal or entreaty:
plot
noun, a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose:
Pail
noun, bucket.
plum
noun, the drupaceous fruit of any of several trees belonging to the genus Prunus, of the rose family, having an oblong stone.
plus
noun, a plus quantity.
poem
noun, a composition in verse, especially one that is characterized by a highly developed artistic form and by the use of heightened language and rhythm to express an intensely imaginative interpretation of the subject.
poil
noun, a yarn or thread made from silk, used for ribbon, velvet, and as the core of gold, silver, and tinsel yarn.
Pol.
Pola
noun, Pula.
Pisa
noun, a city in NW Italy, on the Arno River: leaning tower.
pair
noun, two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
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.
PIMS
plural, personal information manager.
pies
noun, plural of pi2 .
Piet
noun, Scot. a magpie.
pil-
pile
noun, an assemblage of things laid or lying one upon the other:
Pima
noun, a member of an Indian people of southern Arizona and northern Mexico.
pars
noun, (in prescriptions) a part.
Pare
noun, Ambroise [ahn-brwaz] /ɑ̃ˈbrwaz/ (Show IPA), 1510–90, French surgeon.
Pal.
par.
pams
noun, the jack of clubs, especially in a form of loo in which it is the best trump.
pam.
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.
Piro
noun, piroplasmosis.
Palm
noun, the part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
Pali
noun, (in Hawaii) a steep slope or cliff.
purs
orts
noun, Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
rasp
noun, an act of rasping.
Rees
noun, reeve3 .
Rais
noun, Gilles de, Retz, Gilles de Laval, Baron de.
Mure
noun, Obsolete. a wall.
moue
noun, a pouting grimace.
rail
noun, a bar of wood or metal fixed horizontally for any of various purposes, as for a support, barrier, fence, or railing.
mots
noun, a pithy or witty remark; bon mot.
mus.
Muse
noun, Classical Mythology. any of a number of sister goddesses, originally given as Aoede (song), Melete (meditation), and Mneme (memory), but latterly and more commonly as the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne who presided over various arts: Calliope (epic poetry), Clio (history), Erato (lyric poetry), Euterpe (music), Melpomene (tragedy), Polyhymnia (religious music), Terpsichore (dance), Thalia (comedy), and Urania (astronomy); identified by the Romans with the Camenae. any goddess presiding over a particular art.
recs
noun, recreation.
must
noun, something necessary, vital, or required:
mote
noun, a small particle or speck, especially of dust.
Mura
noun, (in Japan) a village; hamlet.
Reis
plural noun, a former money of account of Portugal and Brazil.
most
noun, the greatest quantity, amount, or degree; the utmost:
RACE
noun, a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
Mort
noun, Hunting. the note played on a hunting horn signifying that the animal hunted has been killed.
more
noun, an additional quantity, amount, or number:
Mora
noun, the unit of time equivalent to the ordinary or normal short sound or syllable.
mute
noun, Offensive. a person incapable of speech.
MOpt
muts
noun, mutt.
mops
noun, a bundle of coarse yarn, a sponge, or other absorbent material, fastened at the end of a stick or handle for washing floors, dishes, etc.
mout
reap
verb (used with object), to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
mope
noun, a person who mopes or is given to moping.
rapt
noun, a quick, smart, or light blow:
msec
RATO
noun, rocket-assisted takeoff.
rate
noun, the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation:
MSEE
MSCP
rase
verb (used with object), raze.
MSIE
MSPE
MSCE
MSAE
rale
noun, an abnormal crackling or rattling sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by disease or congestion of the lungs.
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.
Mrs.
plural, a title of respect prefixed to the surname or full name of a married woman:
real
noun, real number.
ream
noun, a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream)
RAMP
noun, a sloping surface connecting two levels; incline.
muc-
Muir
noun, Edwin, 1887–1959, English poet.
mule
noun, the sterile offspring of a female horse and a male donkey, valued as a work animal, having strong muscles, a body shaped like a horse, and donkeylike long ears, small feet, and sure-footedness. Compare hinny.
mult
rami
noun, plural of ramus.
reit
noun, real-estate investment trust.
Reel
noun, a cylinder, frame, or other device that turns on an axis and is used to wind up or pay out something.
oast
noun, a kiln for drying hops or malt.
puts
noun, a throw or cast, especially one made with a forward motion of the hand when raised close to the shoulder.
RCMP
rel.
molt
noun, an act, process, or an instance of molting.
MOLA
noun, any of several thin, silvery fishes of the family Molidae, of tropical and temperate seas.
mol.
Mole
noun, any of various small insectivorous mammals, especially of the family Talpidae, living chiefly underground, and having velvety fur, very small eyes, and strong forefeet.
moit
noun, a foreign particle found in wool, as a burr, twig, or seed.
OATS
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
mols
noun, mole4 .
moil
noun, hard work or drudgery.
OAPC
RCT
pl.
piu
adverb, more:
al.
RCA
Clo
CTA
PIT
noun, a naturally formed or excavated hole or cavity in the ground:
CSA
CSC
CLU
CSO
CST
AES
noun, any of various early forms of bronze or copper money used in ancient Rome. Compare as2 (def 1).
pis
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
CSR
REA
AEC
CLR
ae.
Uri
noun, a canton in central Switzerland. 415 sq. mi. (1075 sq. km). Capital: Altdorf.
Uta
noun, any of several iguanid lizards of the genus Uta, of the western U.S. and northern Mexico.
Tiu
noun, an English god of the sky and of war, the equivalent of Tyr in Scandinavian mythology.
ac-
PMT
Tom
noun, the male of various animals, as the turkey.
ROP
Am.
plu
noun, plew.
cue
noun, anything said or done, on or off stage, that is followed by a specific line or action:
PLR
ail
verb (used with object), to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.
PLO
AIC
pli
ap-
cle
ACS
PLC
PLA
PL1
noun, Computers. a high-level programming language that is designed for solving problems in science and engineering as well as in business data processing.
cte
CTC
ROT
noun, the process of rotting.
CLI
toe
noun, one of the terminal digits of the human foot.
TMO
tlr
tlo
TLC
ACT
noun, anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
CRS
pes
noun, a foot or footlike part.
rte
RPO
USP
ACE
noun, a playing card or die marked with or having the value indicated by a single spot:
Rs.
COP
noun, a police officer.
RSA
RSE
rt.
TIC
noun, Pathology. a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face. tic douloureux.
UTC
TIA
TES
noun, ti1 .
CPR
RTS
CPO
CPM
Rue
noun, sorrow; repentance; regret.
USR
COS
noun, romaine.
CPL
CPI
AUC
COT
noun, a light portable bed, especially one of canvas on a folding frame.
PIC
noun, a movie.
RUM
noun, an alcoholic liquor or spirit distilled from molasses or some other fermented sugar-cane product.
RPM
USO
cru
noun, (in France) a vineyard producing wine of high quality, sometimes classified by the government as either a Great Growth (Grand Cru) or a First Growth (Premier Cru)
USE
noun, the act of employing, using, or putting into service:
CRT
urs
noun, an ancient Sumerian city on the Euphrates, in S Iraq: extensive excavations, especially of royal tombs.
CPA
CRP
USC
CMA
CMC
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
REC
noun, recreation.
ALP
noun, a high mountain.
Ar.
UTE
noun, Informal. a utility vehicle.
pim
plural, personal information manager.
uti
Tim
noun, a male given name, form of Timothy.
CRC
ACP
PIA
noun, a female given name.
CPU
Ree
noun, reeve3 .
CPS
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:
CIM
USM
CIP
AOU
CIE
Ume
noun, a river in N Sweden, flowing SE from the W border to the Gulf of Bothnia. Aabout 285 miles (460 km) long.
PTA
plural, peseta.
AMC
AME
ump
noun, verb (used with or without object), umpire.
RMA
ARU
AMI
noun, a friend, especially a male friend.
PST
interjection, (used to attract someone's attention in an unobtrusive manner.)
trp
ARS
ARP
noun, Bill, pen name of Smith, Charles Henry.
Ria
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
PUC
RIP
noun, a rent made by ripping; tear.
ase
ASI
RCS
up-
ASU
RPS
PSE
Tro
UPC
RMS
plural, ream.
ast
ASM
ASR
ASP
noun, any of several venomous snakes, especially the Egyptian cobra or the horned viper.
ALU
UMT
Aso
noun, Mount, a volcanic mountain in Japan, in central Kyushu, noted for its vast caldera. 5223 feet (1593 meters).
PSI
noun, the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ).
Re.
RCP
PSC
APS
UAE
USA
UAR
tum
verb (used with object), to tease (wool) in the preliminary carding operation, or to open out the fibers prior to carding.
AMU
put
noun, a throw or cast, especially one made with a forward motion of the hand when raised close to the shoulder.
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.
ARC
noun, Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
Apl
pus
noun, a yellow-white, more or less viscid substance produced by suppuration and found in abscesses, sores, etc., consisting of a liquid plasma in which white blood cells are suspended.
tup
noun, Chiefly British. a male sheep; ram.
API
abbreviation, Also, A.P.I. American Petroleum Institute.
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.
aor
UAM
UCC
TSE
ule
noun, caucho.
TSI
ult
TSP
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.
Ulm
noun, a city in E Baden-Württemberg, in S Germany, on the Danube.
Tu.
RAM
noun, a male sheep.
UCR
tue
UIT
tui
noun, a black New Zealand honey eater, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, having a patch of white feathers on each side of the throat, sometimes tamed as a pet.
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.
AMS
Pul
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Afghanistan, the 100th part of an afghani.
UPI
ALS
noun, Indian mulberry.
CIC
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.
CEC
CEA
CCU
CCS
verb (used with object), to send a duplicate of a document, email, or the like to:
CCR
CCP
CCA
RAS
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
MTO
ROC
noun, a bird of enormous size and strength.
ait
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
POR
ROA
CAS
verb (used with or without object), to call, as to call an animal toward one; urge forward by calling.
cee
noun, the letter C.
ROE
noun, the mass of eggs, or spawn, within the ovarian membrane of the female fish.
rm.
plural, ream.
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.
POA
CIA
POC
POE
noun, Edgar Allan, 1809–49, U.S. poet, short-story writer, and critic.
AIM
noun, the act of aiming or directing anything at or toward a particular point or target.
poi
noun, a Hawaiian dish made of the root of the taro baked, pounded, moistened, and fermented.
ure
Tor
noun, a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
cep
noun, an edible mushroom, Boletus edulis, that grows wild under pine or other evergreen trees: prized for its flavor.
AIR
noun, a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
CEO
APC
POM
noun, pommy.
ROI
RMC
CAR
noun, an automobile.
res
noun, an object or thing; matter.
Rai
noun, a style of Algerian popular music played on electric guitar, synthesizer, and percussion instruments.
ca.
PRC
AUM
noun, Om.
ALM
ATS
noun, a money of account of Laos, the 100th part of a kip.
ATP
RIM
noun, the outer edge, border, margin, or brink of something, especially of a circular object.
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.
UPS
noun, an upward movement; ascent.
PSA
ATC
Cui
noun, César [French sey-zar] /French seɪˈzar/ (Show IPA), Antonovich [Russian uhn-taw-nuh-vyich] /Russian ʌnˈtɔ nə vyɪtʃ/ (Show IPA), 1835–1918, Russian composer.
Rae
noun, John, 1813–93, Scottish surgeon and Arctic explorer.
at.
cc.
Co.
ALC
tra
ale
noun, a malt beverage, darker, heavier, and more bitter than beer, containing about 6 percent alcohol by volume.
TPI
ur-
TPM
Tpr
tr.
Rap
noun, a quick, smart, or light blow:
cp.
PRA
CAM
noun, Machinery. a disk or cylinder having an irregular form such that its motion, usually rotary, gives to a part or parts in contact with it a specific rocking or reciprocating motion.
CAI
cl.
ct.
cs.
cr.
Moe
noun, a male given name, form of Morris or Moses.
ECM
rut
noun, a furrow or track in the ground, especially one made by the passage of a vehicle or vehicles.
SCM
OES
noun, the fifteenth letter of the English alphabet, a vowel.
oic
oil
noun, any of a large class of substances typically unctuous, viscous, combustible, liquid at ordinary temperatures, and soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water: used for anointing, perfuming, lubricating, illuminating, heating, etc.
lis
noun, the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
OIr
Lir
noun, Ler.
OIt
Ola
OCS
LIM
Lie
noun, a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. Synonyms: prevarication, falsification. Antonyms: truth.
Om.
oma
plural, a noun suffix used to form names of tumors, of the kind specified by the base:
Lia
noun, Leah (def 1).
leu
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Romania, equal to 100 bani. Abbreviation: L.
let
noun, British. a lease.
Les
OEM
LMT
lep
OAS
OTC
Lou
noun, a male given name, form of Louis.
OAP
sot
noun, a drunkard.
Lot
noun, one of a set of objects, as straws or pebbles, drawn or thrown from a container to decide a question or choice by chance.
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.
Sou
noun, (formerly) either of two bronze coins of France, equal to 5 centimes and 10 centimes.
OAT
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
OCR
LOP
noun, parts or a part lopped off.
OAU
Oca
noun, a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
LOE
noun, verb (used with or without object), love.
SPA
noun, a mineral spring, or a locality in which such springs exist.
OCC
SCP
LOC
Ler
noun, the personification of the sea and the father of Manannan: corresponds to the Welsh Llyr.
OMS
noun, a mantric word thought to be a complete expression of Brahman and interpreted as having three sounds representing Brahma or creation, Vishnu or preservation, and Siva or destruction, or as consisting of the same three sounds, representing waking, dreams, and deep sleep, along with the following silence, which is fulfillment.
op.
IUS
Lae
noun, a seaport in E Papua New Guinea: used as a major supply base by the Japanese in World War II.
ose
LAC
noun, a resinous substance deposited on the twigs of various trees in southern Asia by the female of the lac insect: used in the manufacture of varnishes, sealing wax, etc., and in the production of a red coloring matter. Compare shellac (defs 1, 2).
spt
Lt.
cum
noun, come (def 24).
Sr.
ium
ORT
noun, Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
SRI
noun, a Hindu title of address prefixed to the name of a deity, holy person, etc.
ITO
noun, Prince Hirobumi [hee-raw-boo-mee] /ˈhi rɔˈbu mi/ (Show IPA), 1841–1909, Japanese statesman.
St.
Sta
sc.
OSP
ot-
ite
Lai
noun, (in medieval French literature)
SPR
LEO
noun, Astronomy. the Lion, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Cancer, containing the bright star Regulus.
LCA
OPA
lei
noun, (in the Hawaiian Islands) a wreath of flowers, leaves, etc., for the neck or head.
ope
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
Lee
noun, protective shelter:
OPM
LCT
LCM
LCI
OPS
noun, the ancient Roman goddess of plenty, and the wife of Saturn and mother of Jupiter: identified with the Greek goddess Rhea.
Ore
noun, a metal-bearing mineral or rock, or a native metal, that can be mined at a profit.
opt
Verb phrases, opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
Ora
noun, plural of os2 .
REM
noun, the quantity of ionizing radiation whose biological effect is equal to that produced by one roentgen of x-rays.
Las
noun, the syllable used for the sixth tone of a diatonic scale.
orc
noun, any of several cetaceans, as a grampus.
LAR
noun, (initial capital letter) Roman Religion. any of the Lares.
LAP
noun, the front part of the human body from the waist to the knees when in a sitting position.
LAO
noun, a member of a people of Laos and northern Thailand.
OSA
SOP
noun, a piece of solid food, as bread, for dipping in liquid food.
ITA
MEP
SIT
verb, (in prescriptions) may it be.
MPA
MPE
Mr.
plural, mister: a title of respect prefixed to a man's name or position:
MRA
MRE
SLA
Meo
noun, Miao (def 1).
MI5
noun, the government's security and counterespionage service that works in liaison with Scotland Yard's Special Branch.
MRI
MRP
SLE
Mel
noun, honey.
MSA
SEL
noun, adjective, pronoun, self.
MEC
noun, a pimp; mack.
SEI
noun, sei whale.
mi.
MI6
noun, the government's secret intelligence service.
MEA
noun, an acknowledgment of one's responsibility for a fault or error.
MOP
noun, a bundle of coarse yarn, a sponge, or other absorbent material, fastened at the end of a stick or handle for washing floors, dishes, etc.
MOI
MOA
noun, any of several flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae, of New Zealand, related to the kiwis but resembling the ostrich: extinct since about the end of the 18th century.
MLS
MLR
MLA
ml.
MIT
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).
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).
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.
MIR
noun, a village commune of peasant farmers in prerevolutionary Russia.
MIP
MOR
MIE
MOS
noun, moment (def 1).
SIP
noun, an instance of sipping; a small taste of a liquid:
MOT
noun, a pithy or witty remark; bon mot.
SIR
noun, a respectful or formal term of address used to a man:
MSE
MCR
lpm
mut
noun, mutt.
MSC
MSL
MS.
plural, manuscript.
Mo.
MIA
plural, missing in action.
Me.
Mc-
Luo
noun, a member of a people living mainly in southwest Kenya.
SOC
noun, sociology or a class or course in sociology.
Oc.
ltr
LTA
LST
LSM
LSI
LSC
LPS
plural, a phonograph record played at 33 1/3 r.p.m.; long-playing record.
M-1
noun, a semiautomatic, gas-operated, .30 caliber, clip-fed rifle, with a weight of 8.56 pounds (3.88 kg): the standard U.S. Army rifle in World War II and in the Korean War.
se-
MCP
Mt.
MCI
See
noun, the seat, center of authority, office, or jurisdiction of a bishop.
MSI
Mat
noun, a piece of fabric made of plaited or woven rushes, straw, hemp, or similar fiber, or of some other pliant material, as rubber, used as a protective covering on a floor or other surface, to wipe the shoes on, etc.
SLP
SLR
mas
noun, mother1 .
MST
MTI
sea
noun, the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface.
MTP
MTS
SMA
MAP
noun, a representation, usually on a flat surface, as of the features of an area of the earth or a portion of the heavens, showing them in their respective forms, sizes, and relationships according to some convention of representation:
Mao
MUP
Mur
noun, a river in S central Austria, NE Slovenia, and N Croatia, flowing NE and SE to the Drava River. 300 miles (483 km) long.
MAE
noun, a female given name, form of Mary.
ITC
La.
ist
EMS
noun, the letter M, m.
EPA
Ep.
EOS
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of the dawn, identified by the Romans with Aurora.
EOE
EMU
noun, a large, flightless, ratite bird, Emu (Dromaius) novaehollandiae, of Australia, resembling the ostrich but smaller and having a feathered head and neck and rudimentary wings.
TAE
preposition, to.
EMT
Tai
noun, any of several sparoid fishes of the Pacific Ocean, as Pagrus major (red tai) a food fish of Japan.
EPT
EMR
PAS
noun, a step or series of steps in ballet.
TAL
PAU
noun, a city in and the capital of Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, in SW France: winter resort.
eme
noun, friend.
els
noun, Informal. elevated railroad.
TAM
noun, tam-o'-shanter.
EPS
ERA
noun, a period of time marked by distinctive character, events, etc.:
ELM
noun, any tree of the genus Ulmus, as U. procera (English elm) characterized by the gradually spreading columnar manner of growth of its branches. Compare American elm, elm family.
PAC
noun, pack1 (def 1).
Sui
noun, a dynasty ruling in China a.d. 589–618.
ESU
Ps.
pt.
ESR
SUM
noun, the aggregate of two or more numbers, magnitudes, quantities, or particulars as determined by or as if by the mathematical process of addition:
PTO
ESL
ERE
preposition, conjunction, before.
ese
Esc
SAP
noun, the juice or vital circulating fluid of a plant, especially of a woody plant.
ESA
Sup
noun, a mouthful or small portion of drink or liquid food; sip.
ERT
ERS
noun, ervil.
ERP
PCI
PCM
Sue
noun, Eugène [œ-zhen] /œˈʒɛn/ (Show IPA), (Marie Joseph Sue) 1804–57, French novelist.
eo-
EAM
ea.
ETA
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
EOM
TCA
TCS
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.
SAC
noun, a baglike structure in an animal, plant, or fungus, as one containing fluid.
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.
Cut
noun, the act of cutting; a stroke or a blow, as with a knife, whip, etc.
SRO
Sp.
So.
TEC
noun, detective.
tee
noun, the letter T or t.
cup
noun, a small, open container made of china, glass, metal, etc., usually having a handle and used chiefly as a receptable from which to drink tea, soup, etc.
TAU
noun, the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet (T, τ).
EAS
noun, the Akkadian god of wisdom, the son of Apsu and father of Marduk: the counterpart of Enki.
PCS
EEL
noun, any of numerous elongated, snakelike marine or freshwater fishes of the order Apodes, having no ventral fins.
Eli
noun, a Hebrew judge and priest. I Sam. 1–4.
pea
noun, the round, edible seed of a widely cultivated plant, Pisum sativum, of the legume family.
Sal
noun, salt1 .
EIS
eir
TAO
noun, (in philosophical Taoism) that in virtue of which all things happen or exist.
EEO
TAP
noun, a light but audible blow:
eat
noun, eats, Informal. food.
EEC
ECU
noun, the shield carried by a mounted man-at-arms in the Middle Ages.
pee
noun, the letter p.
MOC
noun, moccasin.
ECA
TAR
noun, any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
ec-
SAE
Pr.
uts
noun, the syllable once generally used for the first tone or keynote of a scale and sometimes for the tone C: now commonly superseded by do.
SAR
IOC
IOU
our
noun, (used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
IOT
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.
ior
STL
STM
Sau
noun, German name of Sava.
IPA
ILS
ILP
ILO
ILA
noun, a town in SW Nigeria.
il-
ier
ICC
oui
adverb, noun, yes.
STI
Pa.
Is.
noun, (used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
ISR
OTA
ism
noun, a distinctive doctrine, theory, system, or practice:
ote
Isl
ise
ISA
IRS
IPM
IRO
IRL
OTS
IRC
Ir.
IPS
ipr
IPO
STP
imu
noun, a usually large, covered cooking pit in which food is cooked by means of heated stones.
pc.
ial
PEI
noun, I(eoh) M(ing) [yoh ming] /yoʊ mɪŋ/ (Show IPA), born 1917, U.S. architect, born in China.
eu-
Stu
noun, a male given name, form of Stewart or Stuart.
pm.
ETS
ics
ETR
ITU
io-
Ia.
IRA
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
IAS
ICA
noun, Portuguese name of Putumayo.
ETO
L.
UC
TP
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.
er
interjection, (used to express or represent a pause, hesitation, uncertainty, etc.).
EI
TC
U.
CU
CE
PI
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
TE
noun, ti1 .
LO
adjective, an informal, simplified spelling of low1 , used especially in labeling or advertising commercial products:
CM
ee
SI
noun, the syllable used for the seventh tone of a scale and sometimes for the tone B.
E.
noun, Edward (St. John) 1925–2000, U.S. writer and illustrator.
TM
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.
AO
UT
noun, the syllable once generally used for the first tone or keynote of a scale and sometimes for the tone C: now commonly superseded by do.
LI
noun, the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
et
verb, a simple past tense of eat.
S.
SA
LM
SU
SM
SL
AU
plural, to the; at the; with the.
LC
OA
LP
plural, a phonograph record played at 33 1/3 r.p.m.; long-playing record.
LU
noun, a male or female given name, form of Lou.
PO
noun, a chamber pot.
MU
noun, the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet (M, μ).
le
RP
RI
PU
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.
RC
OE
noun, oy2 .
MP
O.
TA
noun, the 16th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
T1
MA
noun, mother1 .
M.
LR
ic
OU
noun, a rare Hawaiian honeycreeper, Psittirostra psittacea, having an olive-green body, a parrotlike bill, and in the male a bright yellow head.
i.
TL
L1
L2
t.
RO
PE
noun, the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
UI
ol
IP
IT
noun, (in children's games) the player called upon to perform some task, as, in tag, the one who must catch the other players.
RU
R.
el
noun, Informal. elevated railroad.
RA
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
TI
noun, the syllable for the seventh tone of a diatonic scale.
UL
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