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optometrists
noun, a licensed professional who practices optometry.
optometries
noun, the practice or profession of examining the eyes, by means of suitable instruments or appliances, for defects in vision and eye disorders in order to prescribe corrective lenses or other appropriate treatment.
prostomiate
adjective, having a prostomium.
compatriots
noun, a native or inhabitant of one's own country; fellow countryman or countrywoman.
optometrist
noun, a licensed professional who practices optometry.
ostectomies
noun, excision of part or all of a bone.
microstates
noun, ministate.
topectomies
noun, excision of part of the cerebral cortex for the relief of unmanageable pain or especially as a treatment for certain mental disorders.
tapestries
noun, a fabric consisting of a warp upon which colored threads are woven by hand to produce a design, often pictorial, used for wall hangings, furniture coverings, etc.
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.
microstate
noun, ministate.
metroscope
noun, an instrument for examining the cavity of the uterus.
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.
top-secret
adjective, bearing the classification top-secret, the highest level of classified information.
caespitose
adjective, cespitose.
striptease
noun, a burlesque act in which a dancer removes garments one at a time to the accompaniment of music.
aeciospore
noun, a spore borne by an aecium.
tetratomic
adjective, having four atoms per molecule, especially of a specified kind.
prostatism
noun, symptoms of prostate disorder, especially obstructed urination, arising from benign enlargement or chronic disease of the prostate gland.
postmaster
noun, the official in charge of a post office.
tricostate
adjective, having three ribs, costae, or raised lines.
compatriot
noun, a native or inhabitant of one's own country; fellow countryman or countrywoman.
cross-mate
verb (used with or without object), to crossbreed.
competitor
noun, a person, team, company, etc., that competes; rival.
compotiers
noun, compote (def 2).
statoscope
noun, an aneroid barometer for registering minute variations of atmospheric pressure.
imprecates
verb (used with object), to invoke or call down (evil or curses), as upon a person.
costmaries
noun, a composite plant, Chrysanthemum balsamita, that has silvery, fragrant leaves and is used in salads and as a flavoring.
cooperates
verb (used without object), to work or act together or jointly for a common purpose or benefit.
poetasters
noun, an inferior poet; a writer of indifferent verse.
staterooms
noun, a private room or compartment on a ship, train, etc.
carpostome
noun, the opening in the cystocarp of certain red algae through which the spores are discharged.
composites
noun, something composite; a compound.
esotropia
noun, strabismus in which one eye deviates inward.
roomettes
noun, a small private compartment in the sleeping car of a train, usually for one person, containing its own washroom facilities and a bed that folds against the wall when not in use.
proteases
noun, any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolytic degradation of proteins or polypeptides to smaller amino acid polymers.
proteoses
noun, any of a class of soluble compounds derived from proteins by the action of the gastric juices, pancreatic juices, etc.
sea-otter
noun, a marine otter, Enhydra lutris, of the shores of the northern Pacific, with a very valuable fur: now greatly reduced in number and rare in many areas.
capsomere
noun, any of the protein subunits of a capsid.
sestertia
noun, a money of account of ancient Rome, equal to 1000 sesterces.
recompose
verb (used with object), to compose again; reconstitute; rearrange.
octameter
adjective, consisting of eight measures or feet.
spermatic
adjective, of, relating to, or resembling sperm; seminal; generative.
sectaries
noun, a member of a particular sect, especially an adherent of a religious body regarded as heretical or schismatic.
Caporetto
noun, Italian name of Kobarid.
spermato-
imprecate
verb (used with object), to invoke or call down (evil or curses), as upon a person.
ascospore
noun, a spore formed within an ascus.
campsites
noun, a place used or suitable for camping.
atropisms
noun, poisoning resulting from atropine or belladonna.
totemists
noun, a member of a clan, family, or group distinguished by a totem.
esoterism
noun, esotericism.
attempers
verb (used with object), to modify or moderate by mixing or blending with something different or opposite.
stateroom
noun, a private room or compartment on a ship, train, etc.
esoterica
plural noun, things understood by or meant for a select few; recondite matters or items.
teamsters
noun, a person who drives a team or a truck for hauling, especially as an occupation.
stairstep
noun, a step in a staircase.
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.
impetrate
verb (used with object), to obtain by entreaty.
impacters
noun, a person or thing that impacts.
operettas
noun, a short opera, usually of a light and amusing character.
estimates
noun, an approximate judgment or calculation, as of the value, amount, time, size, or weight of something.
octometer
noun, octameter.
camporees
noun, a small camp gathering of boy scouts or girl scouts, usually from a region or district (distinguished from jamboree).
resistate
noun, any of the class of sediments, as sand or sandstone, consisting chiefly of minerals resistant to weathering.
optometer
noun, any of various instruments for measuring the refractive error of an eye.
Castroism
noun, the political, social, and revolutionary theories and policies advocated by Fidel Castro.
prostomia
noun, the unsegmented, preoral portion of the head of certain lower invertebrates.
poetaster
noun, an inferior poet; a writer of indifferent verse.
croisette
noun, crossette.
porticoes
noun, a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns or piers, usually attached to a building as a porch.
crepitate
verb (used without object), to make a crackling sound; crackle.
creosotes
noun, an oily liquid having a burning taste and a penetrating odor, obtained by the distillation of coal and wood tar, used mainly as a preservative for wood and as an antiseptic.
composers
noun, a person or thing that composes.
composite
noun, something composite; a compound.
compotier
noun, compote (def 2).
comprises
Idioms, be comprised of, to consist of; be composed of:
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.
cooperate
verb (used without object), to work or act together or jointly for a common purpose or benefit.
potometer
noun, an instrument for measuring the amount of water that a plant loses through transpiration, consisting of a sealed vessel of water with a cutting inserted in such a way that moisture can escape only through absorption and transpiration.
cooperies
noun, the work of a cooper.
cooperite
noun, a mineral, sulfide and arsenide of platinum, occurring in igneous rocks in the form of steel-gray crystals.
copemates
noun, an antagonist; opponent.
piscators
noun, fisherman.
copremias
noun, poisoning due to the presence of fecal matter in the blood.
smiercase
noun, smearcase.
petticoat
noun, Also called pettiskirt. an underskirt, especially one that is full and often trimmed and ruffled and of a decorative fabric.
pettitoes
plural noun, the feet of a pig, especially used as food.
Coreopsis
noun, any composite plant of the genus Coreopsis, including familiar garden species having yellow, brownish, or yellow-and-red ray flowers.
crossette
noun, a projection at a corner of a door or window architrave.
part-time
noun, a period of time that is less than the usual or full time.
prostates
noun, prostate gland.
teratisms
noun, love or worship of the monstrous.
casimeres
noun, cassimere.
cassimere
noun, a twill-weave, worsted suiting fabric, often with a striped pattern.
Spectator
noun, a person who looks on or watches; onlooker; observer.
osmeteria
noun, a glandular process on the first thoracic segment of many caterpillars that emits a noxious odor to ward off predators.
promisees
noun, a person to whom a promise is made.
catteries
noun, a place where cats are kept and bred.
temptress
noun, a woman who tempts, entices, or allures.
spectates
verb (used without object), to participate as a spectator, as at a horse race.
ceramists
noun, a person who makes ceramics.
ostracism
noun, exclusion, by general consent, from social acceptance, privileges, friendship, etc.
Potteries
noun, the, a district in central England famous for the manufacture of pottery and china. The towns comprising this district were combined in 1910 to form Stoke-on-Trent.
teratosis
noun, teratism (def 2).
cespitose
adjective, forming mats; growing in dense tufts.
preatomic
adjective, of or relating to the period of history preceding the atomic age.
tesseract
noun, the generalization of a cube to four dimensions.
testacies
noun, the state of being testate.
testators
noun, a person who makes a will.
tocometer
noun, tokodynamometer.
practises
noun, habitual or customary performance; operation:
Parseeism
noun, the religion and customs of the Parsees.
Moriscoes
noun, a Moor, especially one of the Moors of Spain.
corotates
verb (used without object), to rotate jointly, as with another rotating object or field.
Masoretic
adjective, of or relating to the Masorah or the Masoretes.
miscreate
adjective, miscreated.
mesocarps
noun, the middle layer of pericarp, as the fleshy part of certain fruits.
metascope
noun, a device for converting infrared radiation into visible light.
acrosomes
noun, an organelle covering the head of animal sperm and containing enzymes that digest the egg cell coating, thus permitting the sperm to enter the egg.
mesorecta
noun, the mesentery of the rectum.
troostite
noun, a microconstituent of hardened and tempered steel, consisting of a very fine aggregate of ferrite and cementite.
Massorete
noun, Masorete.
Isocrates
noun, 436–338 b.c, Athenian orator.
acrotisms
noun, absence or weakness of the pulse.
sarcosome
noun, a mitochondrion occurring in a muscle fiber.
scotopias
noun, vision in dim light (opposed to photopia).
microstat
noun, a negative of a microphotograph made directly from a negative by a copy camera.
steatites
noun, soapstone.
masteries
noun, command or grasp, as of a subject:
isomerase
noun, any of a class of enzymes that catalyze reactions involving intramolecular rearrangements.
mistreats
verb (used with object), to treat badly or abusively.
trisomes
noun, a trisomic individual.
scorpios
noun, Astronomy. Scorpius.
tristate
adjective, pertaining to a territory made up of three adjoining states:
Castries
noun, a port in and the capital of the state of St. Lucia, on the NW coast.
promises
noun, a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one:
trispast
noun, an ancient hoist or hauling device having three blocks.
promisee
noun, a person to whom a promise is made.
metrists
noun, a person who is skilled in the use of poetic meters.
promotes
verb (used with object), to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further:
emirates
noun, the office or rank of an emir.
Mariette
noun, Auguste Édouard [oh-gyst ey-dwar] /oʊˈgüst eɪˈdwar/ (Show IPA), 1821–81, French Egyptologist.
tempters
noun, a person or thing that tempts, especially to evil.
ostomies
noun, any of various surgical procedures, as a colostomy, in which an artificial opening is made so as to permit the drainage of waste products either into an appropriate organ or to the outside of the body.
Prescott
noun, Samuel, 1751–77, U.S. patriot during the American Revolution: rode with Paul Revere and William Dawes to warn Colonists that British troops were marching from Boston, April 18, 1775.
spatters
noun, the act or the sound of spattering:
sceptres
noun, a rod or wand borne in the hand as an emblem of regal or imperial power.
pretests
noun, an advance or preliminary testing or trial, as of a new product.
pretties
noun, Usually, pretties. pretty ornaments, clothes, etc.
tritomas
noun, any of various plants belonging to the genus Kniphofia, of the lily family, native to Africa, especially K. uvaria, having long, dense clusters of tubular red or yellow flowers.
ectopias
noun, the usually congenital displacement of an organ or part.
topcoats
noun, a lightweight overcoat.
cerastes
noun, any of several small vipers of the genus Cerastes, including the horned viper, that have a sideways looping motion like that of a sidewinder and inhabit deserts of northern Africa and southwestern Asia.
teratism
noun, love or worship of the monstrous.
ceramist
noun, a person who makes ceramics.
osteomas
noun, a benign tumor composed of osseous tissue.
Primates
noun, the order comprising the primates.
spectate
verb (used without object), to participate as a spectator, as at a horse race.
emitters
noun, a person or thing that emits.
trisects
verb (used with object), to divide into three parts, especially into three equal parts.
prosaism
noun, prosaic character or style.
Capriote
noun, a native or inhabitant of Capri.
Protista
noun, a taxonomic kingdom comprising the protists.
protists
noun, any of various one-celled organisms, classified in the kingdom Protista, that are either free-living or aggregated into simple colonies and that have diverse reproductive and nutritional modes, including the protozoans, eukaryotic algae, and slime molds: some classification schemes also include the fungi and the more primitive bacteria and blue-green algae or may distribute the organisms between the kingdoms Plantae and Animalia according to dominant characteristics.
Oresteia
noun, a trilogy of tragic dramas (458 b.c.) by Aeschylus, consisting of the Agamemnon, the Choëphori, and the Eumenides.
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.
Epicaste
noun, Jocasta.
scotomas
noun, loss of vision in a part of the visual field; blind spot.
maestoso
adjective, adverb, with majesty; stately (used as a musical direction).
protests
noun, an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid:
episomes
scotopia
noun, vision in dim light (opposed to photopia).
topmasts
noun, the mast next above a lower mast, usually formed as a separate spar from the lower mast and used to support the yards or rigging of a topsail or topsails.
epitomes
noun, a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class:
strettos
noun, the close overlapping of statements of the subject in a fugue, each voice entering immediately after the preceding one.
seriemas
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.
sericate
adjective, sericeous; silky.
tempests
noun, a violent windstorm, especially one with rain, hail, or snow.
spectro-
prosaist
noun, a person who writes prose.
prostate
noun, prostate gland.
Cassiope
noun, (sometimes initial capital letter) any evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Cassiope, of the heath family, having nodding white or pinkish solitary flowers and scalelike or needlelike leaves.
premiate
verb (used with object), to grant a prize or an award to.
prosects
verb (used with object), to dissect (a cadaver or part) for anatomical demonstration.
strepto-
casimere
noun, cassimere.
prosomas
noun, an anterior body region, especially the arthropod cephalothorax.
emprises
noun, an adventurous enterprise.
stomates
noun, stoma (def 1).
maestros
noun, an eminent composer, teacher, or conductor of music:
strettas
noun, a concluding passage played at a faster tempo.
protasis
noun, the clause expressing the condition in a conditional sentence, in English usually beginning with if. Compare apodosis.
protease
noun, any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolytic degradation of proteins or polypeptides to smaller amino acid polymers.
temporo-
protects
verb (used with object), to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
spectres
noun, specter.
proteose
noun, any of a class of soluble compounds derived from proteins by the action of the gastric juices, pancreatic juices, etc.
eastmost
adjective, easternmost.
copremia
noun, poisoning due to the presence of fecal matter in the blood.
termites
noun, any of numerous pale-colored, soft-bodied, chiefly tropical social insects, of the order Isoptera, that feed on wood, some being highly destructive to buildings, furniture, etc.
comprise
Idioms, be comprised of, to consist of; be composed of:
Timorese
noun, a native or inhabitant of Timor.
poetries
noun, the art of rhythmical composition, written or spoken, for exciting pleasure by beautiful, imaginative, or elevated thoughts.
Comtesse
noun, countess.
titrates
verb (used with or without object), to ascertain the quantity of a given constituent by adding a liquid reagent of known strength and measuring the volume necessary to convert the constituent to another form.
somatist
noun, a psychiatrist who considers all mental illnesses to have physical origins.
Somerset
noun, a city in SE Massachusetts.
compress
noun, Medicine/Medical. a soft, cloth pad held in place by a bandage and used to provide pressure or to supply moisture, cold, heat, or medication.
meropias
noun, partial blindness.
Messapic
noun, an Indo-European language that was spoken in what is now SE Italy and written with an alphabet derived from that of Greek.
compotes
noun, fruit stewed or cooked in a syrup, usually served as a dessert.
composts
noun, a mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil.
pectates
noun, a salt or ester of pectic acid.
scampers
noun, a scampering; a quick run.
composes
verb (used with object), to make or form by combining things, parts, or elements:
mesocarp
noun, the middle layer of pericarp, as the fleshy part of certain fruits.
matrices
noun, something that constitutes the place or point from which something else originates, takes form, or develops:
comports
noun, Obsolete. comportment.
smectite
noun, montmorillonite.
picrates
noun, a salt or ester of picric acid.
picotees
noun, a variety of carnation, tulip, etc., having an outer margin of another color.
tiresome
adjective, causing or liable to cause a person to tire; wearisome:
piasters
noun, a former coin of Turkey, the 100th part of a lira: replaced by the kurus in 1933.
tipsters
noun, a person who makes a business of furnishing tips, as for betting or speculation.
scatters
noun, the act of scattering.
smatters
noun, slight or superficial knowledge; smattering.
tropisms
noun, an orientation of an organism to an external stimulus, as light, especially by growth rather than by movement.
smarties
noun, a smart aleck.
piscator
noun, fisherman.
mattress
noun, a large pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed, consisting of a quilted or similarly fastened case, usually of heavy cloth, that contains hair, straw, cotton, foam rubber, etc., or a framework of metal springs.
copemate
noun, an antagonist; opponent.
Socrates
noun, 469?–399 b.c, Athenian philosopher.
tipcarts
noun, a cart with a body that can be tipped or tilted to empty it of its contents.
composer
noun, a person or thing that composes.
pectases
noun, an enzyme occurring in various fruits and involved in the formation of pectic acid from pectin.
precasts
adjective, (of a building or section) cast before being transported to the site of installation:
citrates
noun, a salt or ester of citric acid.
crosette
noun, crossette.
coasters
noun, a person or thing that coasts.
scooters
noun, a child's vehicle that typically has two wheels with a low footboard between them, is steered by a handlebar, and is propelled by pushing one foot against the ground while resting the other on the footboard.
massicot
noun, monoxide of lead, PbO, in the form of a yellow powder, used as a pigment and drier.
crosstie
noun, Railroads. a tie.
masseter
noun, a short, thick, masticatory muscle, the action of which assists in closing the jaws by raising the mandible or lower jaw.
toasters
noun, an instrument or appliance for toasting bread, muffins, etc.
potatoes
noun, Also called Irish potato, white potato. the edible tuber of a cultivated plant, Solanum tuberosum, of the nightshade family.
practise
noun, habitual or customary performance; operation:
Masorete
noun, one of the writers or compilers of the Masorah.
testator
noun, a person who makes a will.
stomatic
adjective, pertaining to the mouth.
tomatoes
noun, any of several plants belonging to the genus Lycopersicon, of the nightshade family, native to Mexico and Central and South America, especially the widely cultivated species L. lycopersicum, bearing a mildly acid, pulpy, usually red fruit eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable.
meteoric
adjective, of, relating to, or consisting of meteors.
potestas
noun, the authority of a paterfamilias over all members of his family and household.
potassic
adjective, of, relating to, or containing potassium.
competes
verb (used without object), to strive to outdo another for acknowledgment, a prize, supremacy, profit, etc.; engage in a contest; vie:
compares
noun, comparison:
comperes
noun, a host, master of ceremonies, or the like, especially of a stage revue or television program.
compeers
noun, an equal in rank, ability, accomplishment, etc.; peer; colleague.
acrosome
noun, an organelle covering the head of animal sperm and containing enzymes that digest the egg cell coating, thus permitting the sperm to enter the egg.
cremates
verb (used with object), to reduce (a dead body) to ashes by fire, especially as a funeral rite.
comparts
verb (used with object), to separate or mark out in parts; subdivide.
creosote
noun, an oily liquid having a burning taste and a penetrating odor, obtained by the distillation of coal and wood tar, used mainly as a preservative for wood and as an antiseptic.
stomato-
cristate
adjective, having a crest; crested.
acrotism
noun, absence or weakness of the pulse.
porticos
noun, a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns or piers, usually attached to a building as a porch.
comatose
adjective, affected with or characterized by coma.
pastries
noun, a sweet baked food made of dough, especially the shortened paste used for pie crust and the like.
posttest
noun, an achievement test administered after a course of instruction.
crispate
adjective, (of a leaf) having curly or wavy edges.
coesites
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.
striates
adjective, striated.
cassette
noun, Also called cassette tape. a compact case containing a length of magnetic tape that runs between two small reels: used for recording or playback of audio or video in a tape recorder, cassette deck, video camera, or VCR, and for storage of data by some small computer systems. See also audiocassette, videocassette.
campsite
noun, a place used or suitable for camping.
Esposito
noun, Phil(ip Anthony) born 1942, Canadian ice-hockey player, in the U.S. since 1962.
Rossetti
noun, Christina Georgina, 1830–94, English poet.
estimate
noun, an approximate judgment or calculation, as of the value, amount, time, size, or weight of something.
ripostes
noun, a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke:
imprests
noun, an advance of money; loan.
estampie
noun, a medieval dance and instrumental form, in several repeated sections, associated chiefly with the trouvères.
iterates
verb (used with object), to utter again or repeatedly.
teamster
noun, a person who drives a team or a truck for hauling, especially as an occupation.
impacter
noun, a person or thing that impacts.
sea-room
noun, unobstructed space at sea in which a vessel can be easily maneuvered or navigated.
mortises
noun, a notch, hole, groove, or slot made in a piece of wood or the like to receive a tenon of the same dimensions.
impresas
noun, a device or emblem.
spitters
noun, a person or thing that spits.
espartos
noun, any of several grasses, especially Stipa tenacissima, of southern Europe and northern Africa, used for making paper, cordage, etc.
atropism
noun, poisoning resulting from atropine or belladonna.
mistreat
verb (used with object), to treat badly or abusively.
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.
mistcoat
noun, (in house painting or interior decoration) a coat of thinner, sometimes pigmented, applied to a finish coat of paint to increase its luster.
attemper
verb (used with object), to modify or moderate by mixing or blending with something different or opposite.
misstate
verb (used with object), to state wrongly or misleadingly; make a wrong statement about.
attempts
noun, an effort made to accomplish something:
apomicts
noun, an organism produced by apomixis.
tortoise
noun, a turtle, especially a terrestrial turtle.
moperies
noun, mopish behavior.
seamster
noun, a person whose occupation is sewing; tailor.
motorist
noun, a person who drives or travels in a privately owned automobile.
rosettes
noun, any arrangement, part, object, or formation more or less resembling a rose.
statices
noun, any of various plants belonging to the genus Limonium, of the leadwort family, having clusters of variously colored flowers that retain their color when dried.
totemite
noun, totemist.
isostere
noun, Chemistry. a compound isosteric with one or more other compounds.
totemist
noun, a member of a clan, family, or group distinguished by a totem.
impastes
verb (used with object), to cover with or enclose in a paste.
epsomite
noun, the natural form of Epsom salt, Mg 2 SO 4 ⋅7H 2 O, found as a crust in caves and lake deposits.
M-series
noun, See under M-line.
stampers
noun, a person or thing that stamps.
respects
noun, a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in):
traipses
noun, a tiring walk.
estreats
noun, a true copy or extract of an original writing or record, as of a fine.
importee
noun, an imported person or thing.
respites
noun, a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief:
asterism
noun, Astronomy. a group of stars. a constellation.
artistes
noun, an artist, especially an actor, singer, dancer, or other public performer.
etatisms
noun, state socialism.
restates
verb (used with object), to state again or in a new way.
semipros
adjective, noun, semiprofessional.
impostor
noun, a person who practices deception under an assumed character, identity, or name.
astricts
verb (used with object), to bind fast; constrain.
ricottas
noun, a soft Italian cheese that resembles cottage cheese.
esoteric
adjective, understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; recondite:
reposits
verb (used with object), to put back; replace.
tearooms
noun, a room or shop where tea and other refreshments are served to customers.
roomette
noun, a small private compartment in the sleeping car of a train, usually for one person, containing its own washroom facilities and a bed that folds against the wall when not in use.
septimes
noun, the seventh of eight defensive positions.
treaties
noun, a formal agreement between two or more states in reference to peace, alliance, commerce, or other international relations.
operates
verb (used with object), to manage or use (a machine, device, etc.):
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.
taprooms
noun, a barroom, especially in an inn or hotel; bar.
teatimes
noun, the time at which tea is served or taken, usually in the late afternoon.
amorists
noun, a person who is devoted to love and lovemaking.
spiremes
noun, the threadlike chromatin of a cell nucleus, present during early meiosis or mitosis.
operetta
noun, a short opera, usually of a light and amusing character.
racemose
adjective, Botany. having the form of a raceme. arranged in racemes.
amoretto
noun, a little cupid.
Moriscos
noun, a Moor, especially one of the Moors of Spain.
camporee
noun, a small camp gathering of boy scouts or girl scouts, usually from a region or district (distinguished from jamboree).
corotate
verb (used without object), to rotate jointly, as with another rotating object or field.
steatite
noun, soapstone.
ipomoeas
noun, any plant belonging to the genus Ipomoea, of the morning glory family, certain species of which are cultivated for their large, showy flowers.
treatise
noun, a formal and systematic exposition in writing of the principles of a subject, generally longer and more detailed than an essay.
tapsters
noun, a bartender.
tea-rose
noun, any of several cultivated varieties of roses having a scent resembling that of tea.
steamers
noun, something propelled or operated by steam, as a steamship.
escapism
noun, the avoidance of reality by absorption of the mind in entertainment or in an imaginative situation, activity, etc.
tipcart
noun, a cart with a body that can be tipped or tilted to empty it of its contents.
Picasso
noun, Pablo [pah-bloh;; Spanish pah-vlaw] /ˈpɑ bloʊ;; Spanish ˈpɑ vlɔ/ (Show IPA), 1881–1973, Spanish painter and sculptor in France.
stopers
noun, a machine for drilling rock from below.
patties
noun, any item of food covered with dough, batter, etc., and fried or baked:
impers.
Steptoe
noun, an isolated hill or mountain surrounded by lava.
isomers
noun, Chemistry. a compound displaying isomerism with one or more other compounds.
sceptre
noun, a rod or wand borne in the hand as an emblem of regal or imperial power.
picaros
noun, a rogue or vagabond.
soapers
noun, soap opera.
taproom
noun, a barroom, especially in an inn or hotel; bar.
cremate
verb (used with object), to reduce (a dead body) to ashes by fire, especially as a funeral rite.
somites
noun, any of the longitudinal series of segments or parts into which the body of certain animals is divided; a metamere.
Meropes
noun, a queen of Corinth and the foster mother of Oedipus.
piaster
noun, a former coin of Turkey, the 100th part of a lira: replaced by the kurus in 1933.
pectase
noun, an enzyme occurring in various fruits and involved in the formation of pectic acid from pectin.
patters
noun, a rapid succession of light tapping sounds:
coterie
noun, a group of people who associate closely.
motoric
adjective, motor (def 11).
soirees
noun, an evening party or social gathering, especially one held for a particular purpose:
stearo-
impacts
noun, the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision:
stators
noun, Electricity, Machinery. a portion of a machine that remains fixed with respect to rotating parts, especially the collection of stationary parts in the magnetic circuits of a machine. Compare rotor (def 1).
pasties
noun, pasties, a pair of small, cuplike coverings for the nipples of a stripper, nude model, etc.
pastime
noun, something that serves to make time pass agreeably; a pleasant means of amusement, recreation, or sport:
pastose
adjective, having a heavy impasto.
imparts
verb (used with object), to make known; tell; relate; disclose:
impasse
noun, a position or situation from which there is no escape; deadlock.
impasto
noun, the laying on of paint thickly.
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.
pesetas
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Spain and Andorra until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centimos. Abbreviation: P., Pta.
picotee
noun, a variety of carnation, tulip, etc., having an outer margin of another color.
meropia
noun, partial blindness.
cresset
noun, a metal cup or basket often mounted on a pole or suspended from above, containing oil, pitch, a rope steeped in rosin, etc., burned as a light or beacon.
patriot
noun, a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion.
patsies
noun, a person who is easily swindled, deceived, coerced, persuaded, etc.; sucker.
impaste
verb (used with object), to cover with or enclose in a paste.
imports
noun, something that is imported from abroad; an imported commodity or article.
Mercast
noun, a broadcasting system used by U.S. agencies to deliver messages to government-operated ships.
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.
petitor
noun, a seeker; an applicant or candidate.
strati-
cotters
noun, a pin, wedge, key, or the like, fitted or driven into an opening to secure something or hold parts together.
tierces
noun, an old measure of capacity equivalent to one third of a pipe, or 42 wine gallons.
somato-
steato-
mostest
adjective, noun, most.
tipcats
noun, a game in which a short piece of wood, tapered at both ends, is struck lightly at one end with a bat, causing the wood to spring into the air so that it can be batted for a distance.
2,4,5-t
noun, a light-tan, water-insoluble solid, C 8 H 5 Cl 3 O 3 , used chiefly for killing weeds.
impress
noun, the act of impressing.
steamer
noun, something propelled or operated by steam, as a steamship.
costars
noun, a performer, especially an actor or actress, who shares star billing with another.
petites
noun, a category of clothing sized for women or girls of less than average height and with average or diminutive figures.
taproot
noun, a main root descending downward from the radicle and giving off small lateral roots.
persist
verb (used without object), to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc.:
tapster
noun, a bartender.
Ipomoea
noun, any plant belonging to the genus Ipomoea, of the morning glory family, certain species of which are cultivated for their large, showy flowers.
matters
noun, the substance or substances of which any physical object consists or is composed:
imprest
noun, an advance of money; loan.
Socotra
noun, an island in the Indian Ocean, S of Arabia: a part of the Republic of Yemen. 1382 sq. mi. (3579 sq. km).
creates
adjective, Archaic. created.
mastics
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.
imposes
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:
pectate
noun, a salt or ester of pectic acid.
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.
creases
noun, a ridge or groove produced in anything by folding, heat, pressure, etc.; fold; furrow.
Matisse
noun, Henri [ahn-ree] /ɑ̃ˈri/ (Show IPA), 1869–1954, French painter.
Messier
noun, Charles [sharl] /ʃarl/ (Show IPA), 1730–1817, French astronomer.
imposts
noun, a tax; tribute; duty.
pesters
verb (used with object), to bother persistently with petty annoyances; trouble:
tipster
noun, a person who makes a business of furnishing tips, as for betting or speculation.
mercies
noun, compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence:
Tampico
noun, a seaport in SE Tamaulipas, in E Mexico.
straits
noun, Often, straits. (used with a singular verb) a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water.
pectose
noun, protopectin.
impresa
noun, a device or emblem.
costers
noun, costermonger.
costate
adjective, Anatomy. having ribs.
Petsamo
noun, Finnish name of Pechenga.
somatic
adjective, of the body; bodily; physical.
starets
noun, a religious teacher or counselor.
pasters
noun, a slip of paper gummed on the back, to be pasted on or over something, as over a name on a ballot.
spectra
noun, a plural of spectrum.
stomate
noun, stoma (def 1).
empties
noun, Informal. something that is empty, as a box, bottle, or can:
escapes
noun, an act or instance of escaping. Synonyms: flight.
stretta
noun, a concluding passage played at a faster tempo.
escarps
noun, Fortification. the inner slope or wall of the ditch surrounding a rampart.
escorts
noun, a group of persons, or a single person, accompanying another or others for protection, guidance, or courtesy:
emprise
noun, an adventurous enterprise.
EMPRESS
noun, a female ruler of an empire.
Emporia
noun, a city in E Kansas.
tearoom
noun, a room or shop where tea and other refreshments are served to customers.
Morisco
noun, a Moor, especially one of the Moors of Spain.
teapots
noun, a container with a lid, spout, and handle, in which tea is made and from which it is poured.
stomat-
specter
noun, a visible incorporeal spirit, especially one of a terrifying nature; ghost; phantom; apparition.
misstep
noun, a wrong step.
emitter
noun, a person or thing that emits.
osmatic
adjective, of or relating to the sense of smell.
misters
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.).
Esparto
noun, any of several grasses, especially Stipa tenacissima, of southern Europe and northern Africa, used for making paper, cordage, etc.
spitter
noun, a person or thing that spits.
emirate
noun, the office or rank of an emir.
Tempter
noun, a person or thing that tempts, especially to evil.
streets
noun, a public thoroughfare, usually paved, in a village, town, or city, including the sidewalk or sidewalks.
esprits
noun, sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence.
spireme
noun, the threadlike chromatin of a cell nucleus, present during early meiosis or mitosis.
spireas
noun, any of various plants or shrubs belonging to the genus Spiraea, of the rose family, having clusters of small, white or pink flowers, certain species of which are cultivated as ornamentals.
emetics
noun, an emetic medicine or agent.
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.
striate
adjective, striated.
spermic
adjective, spermatic.
miscast
verb (used with object), to assign an unsuitable role to (an actor):
epitome
noun, a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class:
optimes
noun, (formerly at Cambridge University, England) a student taking second or third honors in the mathematical tripos. Compare wrangler (def 2).
spermo-
opiates
noun, a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
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.
operose
adjective, industrious, as a person.
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.
maestro
noun, an eminent composer, teacher, or conductor of music:
stripes
noun, a relatively long, narrow band of a different color, appearance, weave, material, or nature from the rest of a surface or thing:
stretto
noun, the close overlapping of statements of the subject in a fugue, each voice entering immediately after the preceding one.
Orestes
noun, Classical Mythology. the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, and the brother of Electra and Iphigenia: he avenged the murder of Agamemnon by killing Clytemenestra and her lover, Aegisthus, then was pursued by the Furies until saved by Athena.
tempers
noun, a particular state of mind or feelings.
TEMPEST
noun, a violent windstorm, especially one with rain, hail, or snow.
teatime
noun, the time at which tea is served or taken, usually in the late afternoon.
erotica
noun, written works, usually fiction, dealing with sexual love.
erotics
noun, an erotic poem.
misease
noun, Archaic. discomfort; distress; suffering.
operate
verb (used with object), to manage or use (a machine, device, etc.):
spicate
adjective, having spikes, as a plant.
teasers
noun, a person or thing that teases.
spectre
noun, specter.
metrist
noun, a person who is skilled in the use of poetic meters.
Emerita
noun, a woman with such status.
sorites
noun, a form of argument having several premises and one conclusion, capable of being resolved into a chain of syllogisms, the conclusion of each of which is a premise of the next.
parties
noun, a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc.:
mascots
noun, an animal, person, or thing adopted by a group as its representative symbol and supposed to bring good luck:
parotic
adjective, situated about or near the ear.
stactes
noun, one of the sweet spices used in the holy incense of the ancient Hebrews. Ex. 30:34.
Tampere
noun, a city in SW Finland.
testate
adjective, having made and left a valid will.
stamper
noun, a person or thing that stamps.
metates
noun, a flat stone that has a shallow depression in the upper surface for holding maize or other grains to be ground with a mano.
testers
noun, a person or thing that tests.
parsecs
noun, a unit of distance equal to that required to cause a heliocentric parallax of one second of an arc, equivalent to 206,265 times the distance from the earth to the sun, or 3.26 light-years.
tasters
noun, a person who tastes, especially one skilled in distinguishing the qualities of liquors, tea, etc., by the taste.
Maspero
noun, Sir Gaston Camille Charles [gas-tawn ka-mee-yuh sharl] /gasˈtɔ̃ kaˈmi yə ʃarl/ (Show IPA), 1846–1916, French Egyptologist.
tampers
noun, a person or thing that tamps.
paresis
noun, partial motor paralysis.
partite
noun, an instrumental suite common chiefly in the 18th century.
isotope
noun, any of two or more forms of a chemical element, having the same number of protons in the nucleus, or the same atomic number, but having different numbers of neutrons in the nucleus, or different atomic weights. There are 275 isotopes of the 81 stable elements, in addition to over 800 radioactive isotopes, and every element has known isotopic forms. Isotopes of a single element possess almost identical properties.
strato-
staters
noun, any of various gold or silver or electrum coin units or coins of the ancient Greek states or cities.
Statice
noun, any of various plants belonging to the genus Limonium, of the leadwort family, having clusters of variously colored flowers that retain their color when dried.
statics
noun, the branch of mechanics that deals with bodies at rest or forces in equilibrium.
statism
noun, the principle or policy of concentrating extensive economic, political, and related controls in the state at the cost of individual liberty.
statist
noun, an advocate of statism.
tetters
noun, (not in technical use) any of various eruptive skin diseases, as herpes, eczema, and impetigo.
imarets
noun, (in Turkey) a hospice for pilgrims, travelers, etc.
mottoes
noun, a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc.
tessera
noun, one of the small pieces used in mosaic work.
tatters
noun, a torn piece hanging loose from the main part, as of a garment or flag.
Ossetia
noun, a region in Caucasia: divided between North Ossetia of the Russian Federation and the South Ossetian Autonomous Region of the Georgian Republic.
metisse
noun, a woman of mixed ancestry.
Ossetic
noun, the Indo-European, Iranian language of the Ossets.
iterate
verb (used with object), to utter again or repeatedly.
metopic
adjective, of or relating to the forehead; frontal.
osteoma
noun, a benign tumor composed of osseous tissue.
ocreate
adjective, having an ocrea or ocreae; sheathed.
spotter
noun, a person employed to remove spots from clothing, especially at a dry-cleaning establishment.
metopes
noun, any of the square spaces, either decorated or plain, between triglyphs in the Doric frieze.
ectopia
noun, the usually congenital displacement of an organ or part.
spriest
adjective, a superlative of spry.
stereo-
estreat
noun, a true copy or extract of an original writing or record, as of a fine.
species
noun, a class of individuals having some common characteristics or qualities; distinct sort or kind.
termite
noun, any of numerous pale-colored, soft-bodied, chiefly tropical social insects, of the order Isoptera, that feed on wood, some being highly destructive to buildings, furniture, etc.
ecartes
noun, a card game for two players.
tattoos
noun, a signal on a drum, bugle, or trumpet at night, for soldiers or sailors to go to their quarters.
spatter
noun, the act or the sound of spattering:
tercets
noun, Prosody. a group of three lines rhyming together or connected by rhyme with the adjacent group or groups of three lines.
spastic
noun, Pathology. a person exhibiting spasms.
sprites
noun, an elf, fairy, or goblin.
streams
noun, a body of water flowing in a channel or watercourse, as a river, rivulet, or brook. Synonyms: rill, run, streamlet, runnel.
easters
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.
easiest
noun, a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter E.
etatism
noun, state socialism.
metiers
noun, a field of work; occupation, trade, or profession.
stearic
adjective, of or relating to suet or fat.
corsets
noun, Sometimes, corsets. a close-fitting undergarment, stiffened with whalebone or similar material and often capable of being tightened by lacing, enclosing the trunk: worn, especially by women, to shape and support the body; stays.
pretest
noun, an advance or preliminary testing or trial, as of a new product.
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.
precise
adjective, definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed:
amosite
noun, an asbestine variety of anthophyllite, rich in iron, formerly used as a heat-resistant material.
cesspit
noun, a pit for receiving wastes, as sewage, or other refuse.
Trieste
noun, a seaport in NE Italy, on the Gulf of Trieste.
septets
noun, any group of seven persons or things.
tomtate
noun, a grunt, Haemulon aurolineatum, inhabiting waters off the West Indies and Florida.
premise
noun, Also, premiss. Logic. a proposition supporting or helping to support a conclusion.
screams
noun, a loud, sharp, piercing cry:
risotto
noun, a dish of rice cooked with broth and flavored with grated cheese and other ingredients.
presets
noun, a knob or button that activates a preset appliance:
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.
precess
verb (used without object), to undergo precession (def 2).
rotates
adjective, wheel-shaped: applied especially to a gamopetalous short-tubed corolla with a spreading limb.
cerises
adjective, noun, moderate to deep red.
tricots
noun, a warp-knit fabric of various natural or synthetic fibers, as wool, silk, or nylon, having fine vertical ribs on the face and horizontal ribs on the back, used especially for making garments.
septime
noun, the seventh of eight defensive positions.
prestos
noun, Music. a movement or piece in quick tempo.
seaters
noun, a person or thing that seats.
cerato-
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.
aristos
noun, aristocrat.
aristo-
septate
adjective, divided by a septum or septa.
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.
tomtits
noun, a titmouse.
praises
noun, the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
scotoma
noun, loss of vision in a part of the visual field; blind spot.
potsies
noun, hopscotch.
trioses
noun, a monosaccharide that has three atoms of carbon.
campers
noun, a person who camps out for recreation, especially in the wilderness.
potties
noun, a seat of reduced size fitting over a toilet seat, for use by a small child.
toaster
noun, an instrument or appliance for toasting bread, muffins, etc.
citrate
noun, a salt or ester of citric acid.
attests
noun, Archaic. witness; testimony; attestation.
Scottie
noun, Scottish terrier.
ratites
noun, a bird having a ratite breastbone.
attires
noun, clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments.
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.
simpers
noun, a silly, self-conscious smile.
toecaps
noun, a piece of leather or other material covering the toe of a shoe.
secrets
noun, something that is or is kept secret, hidden, or concealed.
riposte
noun, a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke:
attrite
adjective, Also, attrited. worn by rubbing or attrition.
picrate
noun, a salt or ester of picric acid.
scrapes
noun, an act or instance of scraping.
tomcats
noun, a male cat.
amorist
noun, a person who is devoted to love and lovemaking.
precast
adjective, (of a building or section) cast before being transported to the site of installation:
priests
noun, a person whose office it is to perform religious rites, and especially to make sacrificial offerings.
primate
noun, Ecclesiastical. an archbishop or bishop ranking first among the bishops of a province or country.
ricotta
noun, a soft Italian cheese that resembles cottage cheese.
scrimps
verb (used with object), to be sparing or restrictive of or in; limit severely:
carpets
noun, a heavy fabric, commonly of wool or nylon, for covering floors.
roseate
adjective, tinged with rose; rosy:
protest
noun, an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid:
protist
noun, any of various one-celled organisms, classified in the kingdom Protista, that are either free-living or aggregated into simple colonies and that have diverse reproductive and nutritional modes, including the protozoans, eukaryotic algae, and slime molds: some classification schemes also include the fungi and the more primitive bacteria and blue-green algae or may distribute the organisms between the kingdoms Plantae and Animalia according to dominant characteristics.
camises
noun, a lightweight, loose-fitting shirt or smock with long sleeves.
Siamese
noun, a native of Siam.
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.
topmast
noun, the mast next above a lower mast, usually formed as a separate spar from the lower mast and used to support the yards or rigging of a topsail or topsails.
apomict
noun, an organism produced by apomixis.
scroops
noun, a scrooping sound.
Script.
prostie
noun, a prostitute.
capotes
noun, a long cloak with a hood.
apricot
noun, the downy, yellow, sometimes rosy fruit, somewhat resembling a small peach, of the tree Prunus armeniaca.
pteroma
noun, pteron.
rootcap
noun, the loose mass of epidermal cells covering the apex of most roots, serving to protect the meristematic cells behind it.
capette
noun, caponette.
treetop
noun, the top or uppermost branches of a tree.
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.
topmost
adjective, highest; uppermost.
seriate
adjective, arranged or occurring in one or more series.
Serapis
noun, Also, Sarapis. a Greco-Egyptian deity combining the attributes of Osiris and Apis, identified in Egypt with the Ptolemies: later worshiped throughout the Greek and Roman empires.
protect
verb (used with object), to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
prostas
noun, (in classical architecture) an antechamber or vestibule.
Rameses
noun, Ramses (def 1).
racists
noun, a person who believes in racism, the doctrine that one's own racial group is superior or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.
seaport
noun, a port or harbor on or accessible to a seacoast and providing accommodation for seagoing vessels.
Tootsie
noun, a sweetheart; darling.
Ariosto
noun, Ludovico [loo-daw-vee-kaw] /ˌlu dɔˈvi kɔ/ (Show IPA), 1474–1533, Italian poet: author of Orlando Furioso.
topcoat
noun, a lightweight overcoat.
ariosos
noun, an arioso composition or section.
aorists
noun, a verb tense, as in Classical Greek, expressing action or, in the indicative mood, past action, without further limitation or implication.
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.
process
noun, a systematic series of actions directed to some end:
catties
noun, (in China and southeast Asia) a weight equal to about 1½ pounds (680 grams) avoirdupois.
procto-
promise
noun, a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one:
prosoma
noun, an anterior body region, especially the arthropod cephalothorax.
castors
noun, Also, castoreum. a brownish, unctuous substance with a strong, penetrating odor, secreted by certain glands in the groin of the beaver, used in medicine and perfumery.
promote
verb (used with object), to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further:
casters
noun, a person or thing that casts.
prosaic
adjective, commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative:
aperies
noun, apish behavior; mimicry.
Rosette
noun, any arrangement, part, object, or formation more or less resembling a rose.
Cassite
noun, Kassite.
prosect
verb (used with object), to dissect (a cadaver or part) for anatomical demonstration.
Rosetta
noun, a town in N Egypt, at a mouth of the Nile.
racisms
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.
coaster
noun, a person or thing that coasts.
attempt
noun, an effort made to accomplish something:
amerces
verb (used with object), to punish by imposing a fine not fixed by statute.
poetics
noun, literary criticism treating of the nature and laws of poetry.
semipro
adjective, noun, semiprofessional.
sitcoms
noun, situation comedy.
satoris
noun, sudden enlightenment.
astrict
verb (used with object), to bind fast; constrain.
reseats
verb (used with object), to provide with a new seat or new seats.
poesies
noun, the work or the art of poetic composition.
coopers
noun, a person who makes or repairs casks, barrels, etc.
poetess
noun, a woman who writes poetry.
scooter
noun, a child's vehicle that typically has two wheels with a low footboard between them, is steered by a handlebar, and is propelled by pushing one foot against the ground while resting the other on the footboard.
actress
noun, a woman who acts in stage plays, motion pictures, television broadcasts, etc., especially professionally.
tosspot
noun, a tippler; drunkard.
titrate
verb (used with or without object), to ascertain the quantity of a given constituent by adding a liquid reagent of known strength and measuring the volume necessary to convert the constituent to another form.
recites
verb (used with object), to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner:
totters
noun, the act of tottering; an unsteady movement or gait.
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.
resects
verb (used with object), to do a resection on.
Potomac
noun, a river flowing SE from the Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia, along the boundary between Maryland and Virginia to the Chesapeake Bay. 287 miles (460 km) long.
poisers
noun, a person or thing that poises.
sapotes
noun, Also called marmalade tree. a tree, Pouteria sapota, of the sapodilla family, native to Mexico and Central America, having large leaves and sweet, edible fruit.
aseptic
noun, a product, as milk or fruit juice, that is marketed in an aseptic package or container.
scamper
noun, a scampering; a quick run.
scapose
adjective, having scapes; consisting of a scape.
traipse
noun, a tiring walk.
pierces
noun, Franklin, 1804–69, 14th president of the U.S. 1853–57.
scepter
noun, a rod or wand borne in the hand as an emblem of regal or imperial power.
semaise
noun, cymaise.
coremia
noun, the fruiting bodies of certain fungi, consisting of a loosely bound bundle of conidiophores.
remotes
noun, Radio and Television. a broadcast, usually live, from a location outside a studio.
aspires
verb (used without object), to long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value (usually followed by to, after, or an infinitive):
tsarist
noun, an adherent of a czar or of czarism.
tsarism
noun, czarism.
copters
noun, helicopter.
repeats
noun, the act of repeating.
scatter
noun, the act of scattering.
tropism
noun, an orientation of an organism to an external stimulus, as light, especially by growth rather than by movement.
seismo-
stories
noun, a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale.
asperse
verb (used with object), to attack with false, malicious, and damaging charges or insinuations; slander.
re-pose
verb (used with or without object), to pose again.
remises
verb (used with object), to give up a claim to; surrender by deed.
acerose
adjective, needle-shaped, as the leaves of the pine.
sematic
adjective, serving as a sign or warning of danger, as the conspicuous colors or markings of certain poisonous animals.
smatter
noun, slight or superficial knowledge; smattering.
copiers
noun, a person or thing that copies; copyist.
reposit
verb (used with object), to put back; replace.
atiptoe
adverb, adjective, standing or walking on tiptoe (usually used predicatively).
serapes
noun, a blanketlike shawl or wrap, often of brightly colored wool, as worn in Latin America.
pomaces
noun, the pulpy residue from apples or similar fruit after crushing and pressing, as in cider making.
atopies
noun, an allergy, involving an inherited immunoglobulin of the IgE type, that predisposes a person to certain allergic responses, as atopic dermatitis.
Tritoma
noun, any of various plants belonging to the genus Kniphofia, of the lily family, native to Africa, especially K. uvaria, having long, dense clusters of tubular red or yellow flowers.
atomics
noun, the branch of physics that deals with atoms, especially atomic energy.
atomies
noun, an atom; mote.
Scorpio
noun, Astronomy. Scorpius.
respite
noun, a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief:
trisome
noun, a trisomic individual.
artiste
noun, an artist, especially an actor, singer, dancer, or other public performer.
restate
verb (used with object), to state again or in a new way.
trisect
verb (used with object), to divide into three parts, especially into three equal parts.
comates
noun, a mate or companion.
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.
receipt
noun, a written acknowledgment of having received, or taken into one's possession, a specified amount of money, goods, etc.
scoters
noun, any of the large diving ducks of the genus Melanitta, inhabiting northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
posters
noun, a placard or bill posted or intended for posting in a public place, as for advertising.
semites
noun, a member of any of various ancient and modern peoples originating in southwestern Asia, including the Akkadians, Canaanites, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Arabs.
titters
noun, a tittering laugh.
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.
scotias
noun, a deep concave molding between two fillets, as in the Attic base.
potamic
adjective, of or relating to rivers.
Scotism
noun, the set of doctrines of Duns Scotus.
Atropos
noun, the Fate who cuts the thread of life.
coatees
noun, a close-fitting short coat, especially one with tails or skirts.
portico
noun, a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns or piers, usually attached to a building as a porch.
recasts
noun, a recasting.
compar.
compost
noun, a mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil.
Samoset
noun, died 1653? North American Indian leader: aided Pilgrims during early years in New England.
recepts
noun, an idea formed by the repetition of similar percepts, as successive percepts of the same object.
compose
verb (used with object), to make or form by combining things, parts, or elements:
compete
verb (used without object), to strive to outdo another for acknowledgment, a prize, supremacy, profit, etc.; engage in a contest; vie:
samites
noun, a heavy silk fabric, sometimes interwoven with gold, worn in the Middle Ages.
compere
noun, a host, master of ceremonies, or the like, especially of a stage revue or television program.
compeer
noun, an equal in rank, ability, accomplishment, etc.; peer; colleague.
compass
noun, an instrument for determining directions, as by means of a freely rotating magnetized needle that indicates magnetic north.
comport
noun, Obsolete. comportment.
respect
noun, a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in):
ascites
noun, accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity; dropsy of the peritoneum.
compote
noun, fruit stewed or cooked in a syrup, usually served as a dessert.
compart
verb (used with object), to separate or mark out in parts; subdivide.
compare
noun, comparison:
morose
adjective, gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood.
scroop
noun, a scrooping sound.
scrips
noun, a receipt, certificate, list, or similar brief piece of writing.
resist
noun, a substance that prevents or inhibits some effect from taking place, as a coating on a surface of a metallic printing plate that prevents or inhibits corrosion of the metal by acid.
retems
noun, a shrub, Retama raetam, of Syria and Arabia, having white flowers: said to be the juniper of the Old Testament.
motors
noun, a comparatively small and powerful engine, especially an internal-combustion engine in an automobile, motorboat, or the like.
sector
noun, Geometry. a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle.
static
noun, Electricity. static or atmospheric electricity. interference due to such electricity.
Mosaic
noun, a picture or decoration made of small, usually colored pieces of inlaid stone, glass, etc.
motets
noun, a vocal composition in polyphonic style, on a Biblical or similar prose text, intended for use in a church service.
resets
noun, an act or instance of setting again.
rimose
adjective, full of crevices, chinks, or cracks.
romeos
noun, the romantic lover of Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
repose
noun, the state of reposing or being at rest; rest; sleep.
Romaic
noun, demotic (def 5).
mottos
noun, a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc.
resect
verb (used with object), to do a resection on.
scrota
noun, the pouch of skin that contains the testes.
stator
noun, Electricity, Machinery. a portion of a machine that remains fixed with respect to rotating parts, especially the collection of stationary parts in the magnetic circuits of a machine. Compare rotor (def 1).
mottes
noun, a grove or clump of trees in prairie land or open country.
seater
noun, a person or thing that seats.
repots
verb (used with object), to transfer (a plant) to another, especially larger, pot.
reseat
verb (used with object), to provide with a new seat or new seats.
secret
noun, something that is or is kept secret, hidden, or concealed.
roasts
noun, roasted meat or a piece of roasted meat, as a piece of beef or veal of a quantity and shape for slicing into more than one portion.
picots
noun, one of a number of ornamental loops in embroidery, or along the edge of lace, ribbon, etc.
steams
noun, water in the form of an invisible gas or vapor.
metier
noun, a field of work; occupation, trade, or profession.
sarees
noun, sari.
sarco-
Scopas
noun, flourished 4th century b.c, Greek sculptor and architect.
sapro-
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.
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.
sapors
noun, the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste; savor; flavor.
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.
Scopes
noun, John Thomas, 1901–70, U.S. high-school teacher whose teaching of the Darwinian theory of evolution became a cause célèbre (Scopes Trial or Monkey Trial) in 1925.
scoots
noun, a swift, darting movement or course.
samite
noun, a heavy silk fabric, sometimes interwoven with gold, worn in the Middle Ages.
me-too
adjective, Slang. characterized by or involving me-tooism:
Metope
noun, any of the square spaces, either decorated or plain, between triglyphs in the Doric frieze.
scores
noun, the record of points or strokes made by the competitors in a game or match.
metric
noun, Often, metrics. a standard for measuring or evaluating something, especially one that uses figures or statistics:
scoria
noun, Metallurgy. the refuse, dross, or slag left after melting or smelting metal; scum.
saices
noun, syce.
metro-
metate
noun, a flat stone that has a shallow depression in the upper surface for holding maize or other grains to be ground with a mano.
satire
noun, the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc.
Mettie
noun, a female given name, form of Matilda or Martha.
scarts
verb (used with or without object), to scratch, scrape, mark, or scar.
Stopes
noun, Marie Carmichael, 1880–1958, English scientist and birth control advocate.
stoper
noun, a machine for drilling rock from below.
scatts
noun, scat5 .
Mercia
noun, an early English kingdom in central Britain.
Stoops
noun, the act or an instance of stooping.
merits
noun, claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth.
scato-
Merope
noun, a queen of Corinth and the foster mother of Oedipus.
scarps
noun, a line of cliffs formed by the faulting or fracturing of the earth's crust; an escarpment.
satori
noun, sudden enlightenment.
scares
noun, a sudden fright or alarm, especially with little or no reason.
Merops
noun, (in the Iliad) a Percosian augur who foresaw and unsuccessfully tried to prevent the death of his sons in the Trojan War.
Scioto
noun, a river in central Ohio, flowing S to the Ohio River. 237 miles (382 km) long.
stomps
noun, stamp (def 14).
scapes
noun, Botany. a leafless peduncle rising from the ground.
scamps
noun, an unscrupulous and often mischievous person; rascal; rogue; scalawag.
scampi
noun, a large shrimp or prawn.
SCOOPS
noun, a ladle or ladlelike utensil, especially a small, deep-sided shovel with a short, horizontal handle, for taking up flour, sugar, etc.
metros
noun, the underground electric railway of Paris, France, Montreal, Canada, Washington, D.C., and other cities.
sacro-
roomie
noun, roommate.
rosets
noun, resin; rosin.
mitres
noun, Bartolomé [bahr-taw-law-me] /ˌbɑr tɔ lɔˈmɛ/ (Show IPA), 1821–1906, Argentine soldier, statesman, and author: president of Argentina 1862–68.
steric
adjective, of or relating to the spatial relationships of atoms in a molecule.
steres
scries
verb (used without object), to use divination to discover hidden knowledge or future events, especially by means of a crystal ball.
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.
Rosita
noun, a female given name, Spanish form of Rose.
moires
noun, any moiré fabric.
steers
noun, Informal. a suggestion about a course of action; tip:
screes
noun, a steep mass of detritus on the side of a mountain.
Roscoe
noun, a revolver or pistol.
steeps
noun, a steep place; declivity, as of a hill.
rosace
noun, rosette (def 3).
scrimp
verb (used with object), to be sparing or restrictive of or in; limit severely:
scrims
noun, a cotton or linen fabric of open weave used for bunting, curtains, etc.
morass
noun, a tract of low, soft, wet ground.
roosts
noun, a perch upon which birds or fowls rest at night.
rooses
verb (used with or without object), praise.
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.
repast
noun, a quantity of food taken or provided for one occasion of eating:
Scoter
noun, any of the large diving ducks of the genus Melanitta, inhabiting northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
Scotts
noun, Barbara Ann, 1928–2012, Canadian figure skater.
Scotia
noun, a deep concave molding between two fillets, as in the Attic base.
stomas
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.
stoics
noun, a member or adherent of the Stoic school of philosophy.
scoto-
Scotti
noun, Antonio [ahn-taw-nyaw] /ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1866–1936, Italian baritone.
stoats
noun, the ermine, Mustela erminea, especially when in brown summer pelage.
micro-
micros
noun, anything extremely small in scope or capability.
scrams
noun, the rapid shutdown of a nuclear reactor in an emergency.
rotate
adjective, wheel-shaped: applied especially to a gamopetalous short-tubed corolla with a spreading limb.
rottes
noun, rote2 .
scrape
noun, an act or instance of scraping.
stirps
noun, a stock; family or branch of a family; line of descent.
stipos
noun, a tall, ornate, Italian desk with a drop lid.
scream
noun, a loud, sharp, piercing cry:
misers
noun, a person who lives in wretched circumstances in order to save and hoard money.
stipes
noun, Zoology. the second joint in a maxilla of crustaceans and insects.
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.).
stimes
noun, the smallest bit; a drop, taste, or glimpse.
repeat
noun, the act of repeating.
spiro-
repass
verb (used with or without object), to pass back or again.
patios
noun, an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
potass
noun, potash.
paster
noun, a slip of paper gummed on the back, to be pasted on or over something, as over a name on a ballot.
pastes
noun, a mixture of flour and water, often with starch or the like, used for causing paper or other material to adhere to something.
poster
noun, a placard or bill posted or intended for posting in a public place, as for advertising.
pastis
noun, a yellowish, anise-based liqueur originally made in Marseilles and similar to absinthe but containing no wormwood.
pastor
noun, a minister or priest in charge of a church.
possie
noun, a job; position.
paters
noun, British Informal. father.
posset
noun, a drink made of hot milk curdled with ale, wine, or the like, often sweetened and spiced.
potato
noun, Also called Irish potato, white potato. the edible tuber of a cultivated plant, Solanum tuberosum, of the nightshade family.
Patmos
noun, one of the Dodecanese Islands, off the SW coast of Asia Minor: St. John is supposed to have been exiled here (Rev. 1:9). 13 sq. mi. (34 sq. km).
patois
noun, a regional form of a language, especially of French, differing from the standard, literary form of the language.
patri-
posits
noun, something that is posited; an assumption; postulate.
posies
noun, a flower, nosegay, or bouquet.
posers
noun, a person who poses.
patter
noun, a rapid succession of light tapping sounds:
Portia
noun, the heroine of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, who, in one scene, disguises herself as a lawyer.
sopors
noun, Pathology. a deep, unnatural sleep; lethargy.
passim
adverb, here and there: used in bibliographic references to indicate that the writer has drawn upon material scattered throughout the source cited.
Passer
noun, a person or thing that passes or causes something to pass.
somite
noun, any of the longitudinal series of segments or parts into which the body of certain animals is divided; a metamere.
prases
noun, a leek-green cryptocrystalline variety of chalcedony.
spares
noun, a spare thing, part, etc., as an extra tire for emergency use.
pacers
noun, a person or thing that paces.
precis
noun, a concise summary.
spaces
noun, the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
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).
simars
noun, Also, cymar. a loose, lightweight jacket or robe for women, fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Pareto
noun, Vilfredo [veel-fre-daw] /vilˈfrɛ dɔ/ (Show IPA), 1848–1923, Italian sociologist and economist in Switzerland.
paries
noun, Usually, parietes. Biology. a wall, as of a hollow organ; an investing part.
prates
noun, act of prating.
simper
noun, a silly, self-conscious smile.
paseos
noun, a slow, idle, or leisurely walk or stroll.
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.
praise
noun, the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
Parsee
noun, an Indian Zoroastrian descended from Persian Zoroastrians who went to India in the 7th and 8th centuries to escape Muslim persecution.
pottos
noun, any of several lorislike, African lemurs of the genera Perodicticus and Arctocebus, especially P. potto, having a short tail and vestigial index fingers.
parses
verb (used with object), to analyze (a sentence) in terms of grammatical constituents, identifying the parts of speech, syntactic relations, etc.
partis
noun, the basic scheme or concept of an architectural design.
Potter
noun, a person who makes pottery.
sortie
noun, a rapid movement of troops from a besieged place to attack the besiegers.
Potosi
noun, a city in S Bolivia: formerly a rich silver-mining center. 13,022 feet (3970 meters) above sea level.
peaces
noun, the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
pooris
noun, a light, round, unleavened wheat bread of India, usually deep-fried.
Sparti
noun, Classical Mythology. a group of fully armed warriors who sprang from the dragon's teeth that Cadmus planted.
socio-
piscos
noun, a brandy made in the district near Pisco, a seaport in Peru.
Pisces
noun, Astronomy. the Fishes, a zodiacal constellation between Aries and Aquarius.
smarts
noun, a sharp local pain, usually superficial, as from a wound, blow, or sting.
pirate
noun, a person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea.
Petras
noun, an ancient city in SW Jordan: ruined structures carved out of varicolored stratified rock; capital of the Nabataeans and Edomites.
smears
noun, an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance, especially a dab of such a substance.
Petrie
noun, Sir (William Matthew) Flinders [flin-derz] /ˈflɪn dərz/ (Show IPA), 1853–1942, English Egyptologist and archaeologist.
petro-
Petros
noun, Canadian. the federally owned petroleum industry.
Pietas
noun, the ancient Roman personification of familial affection, patriotism, and piety.
Sitter
noun, a person who sits.
smites
Idioms, smite hip and thigh. hip1 (def 9).
Soares
noun, Mário [mah-ryoo] /ˈmɑ ryʊ/ (Show IPA), born 1924, Portuguese statesman: prime minister 1976–78, 1983–85; president 1986–96.
Pierce
noun, Franklin, 1804–69, 14th president of the U.S. 1853–57.
pieces
noun, a separate or limited portion or quantity of something:
picaro
noun, a rogue or vagabond.
piecer
noun, a person whose occupation is the joining together of pieces or threads, as in textile work.
Pictor
noun, the Painter, a southern constellation between Dorado and Carina.
soaper
noun, soap opera.
picro-
Petite
noun, a category of clothing sized for women or girls of less than average height and with average or diminutive figures.
pisser
noun, something extremely difficult or unpleasant.
sirees
noun, sirree.
somat-
Somers
Peirce
noun, Benjamin, 1809–80, U.S. mathematician.
pomace
noun, the pulpy residue from apples or similar fruit after crushing and pressing, as in cider making.
Peoria
noun, a city in central Illinois, on the Illinois River.
Sisera
noun, the commander of the Canaanite army of King Jabin: killed by Jael. Judges 4:17–22.
poises
noun, a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight; equipoise.
poiser
noun, a person or thing that poises.
Sister
noun, a female offspring having both parents in common with another offspring; female sibling.
permit
noun, an authoritative or official certificate of permission; license:
perses
noun, a son of Perseus and Andromeda and the ancestor of the kings of Persia.
Peters
noun, penis.
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.
Pesaro
noun, a seaport in E Italy, on the Adriatic Sea.
peseta
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Spain and Andorra until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centimos. Abbreviation: P., Pta.
poetic
noun, poetics.
pester
verb (used with object), to bother persistently with petty annoyances; trouble:
sitars
noun, a lute of India with a small, pear-shaped body and a long, broad, fretted neck.
sitcom
noun, situation comedy.
soiree
noun, an evening party or social gathering, especially one held for a particular purpose:
pistes
noun, a track or trail, as a downhill ski run or a spoor made by a wild animal.
sparse
adjective, thinly scattered or distributed:
preset
noun, a knob or button that activates a preset appliance:
stater
noun, any of various gold or silver or electrum coin units or coins of the ancient Greek states or cities.
ratite
noun, a bird having a ratite breastbone.
octroi
noun, (formerly especially in France and Italy) a local tax levied on certain articles, such as foodstuffs, on their entry into a city.
recast
noun, a recasting.
spoors
noun, a track or trail, especially that of a wild animal pursued as game.
recaps
noun, a recapped tire.
Semite
noun, a member of any of various ancient and modern peoples originating in southwestern Asia, including the Akkadians, Canaanites, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Arabs.
spites
noun, a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
sempre
adverb, throughout.
re-act
verb (used with object), to act or perform again.
sepias
noun, a brown pigment obtained from the inklike secretion of various cuttlefish and used with brush or pen in drawing.
spirts
noun, a sudden, forceful gush or jet.
recept
noun, an idea formed by the repetition of similar percepts, as successive percepts of the same object.
septet
noun, any group of seven persons or things.
septic
adjective, pertaining to or of the nature of sepsis; infected.
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.
Spiers
noun, a person who spies, watches, or discovers.
Ramses
noun, the name of several kings of ancient Egypt.
spices
noun, any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
ramose
adjective, having many branches.
ramets
noun, an individual of a clone.
raises
noun, an increase in amount, as of wages:
octets
noun, a company of eight singers or musicians.
sporo-
Raetic
noun, an extinct language of uncertain affinities that was spoken in Rhaetia and written with the Etruscan alphabet.
reests
verb (used with object), to cure, smoke, or dry (meat or fish).
starts
noun, a beginning of an action, journey, etc.
stares
noun, a staring gaze; a fixed look with the eyes wide open:
remote
noun, Radio and Television. a broadcast, usually live, from a location outside a studio.
stapes
noun, the innermost, stirrup-shaped bone of a chain of three small bones in the middle ear of humans and other mammals, involved in the conduction of sound vibrations to the inner ear. Also called stirrup. Compare incus (def 1), malleus.
Stamps
noun, a postage stamp.
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.
remiss
adjective, negligent, careless, or slow in performing one's duty, business, etc.:
remise
verb (used with object), to give up a claim to; surrender by deed.
stacte
noun, one of the sweet spices used in the holy incense of the ancient Hebrews. Ex. 30:34.
sproat
noun, a fishhook having a circular bend.
sports
noun, an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.
sprits
noun, a small pole or spar crossing a fore-and-aft sail diagonally from the mast to the upper aftermost corner, serving to extend the sail.
rectos
recti-
sprite
noun, an elf, fairy, or goblin.
sprats
noun, a species of herring, Clupea sprattus, of the eastern North Atlantic.
oaters
noun, a movie, television show, etc., about the frontier days of the U.S. West; western; horse opera.
recite
verb (used with object), to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner:
recipe
noun, a set of instructions for making or preparing something, especially a food dish:
recess
noun, temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity.
seracs
noun, a large irregularity of glacial ice, as a pinnacle found in glacial crevasses and formed by melting or movement of the ice.
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.
ottars
noun, attar (def 1).
primos
noun, the part of a piano duet played on the upper half of the keyboard.
proses
noun, the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse.
Osetic
adjective, noun, Ossetic.
osiers
noun, any of various willows, as the red osier, having tough, flexible twigs or branches that are used for wickerwork.
promos
noun, promotion (def 5).
proems
noun, an introductory discourse; introduction; preface; preamble.
pro-am
noun, any sporting event in which professionals play with amateurs.
osmics
noun, the science dealing with the sense of smell.
osmose
noun, osmosis.
prises
noun, leverage.
primes
noun, the most flourishing stage or state.
oscars
noun, a word used in communications to represent the letter O.
osteo-
Priest
noun, a person whose office it is to perform religious rites, and especially to make sacrificial offerings.
siesta
noun, a midday or afternoon rest or nap, especially as taken in Spain and Latin America.
prices
noun, the sum or amount of money or its equivalent for which anything is bought, sold, or offered for sale.
prests
noun, a loan.
specie
noun, coined money; coin.
Spears
noun, a long, stabbing weapon for thrusting or throwing, consisting of a wooden shaft to which a sharp-pointed head, as of iron or steel, is attached.
otiose
adjective, being at leisure; idle; indolent.
presto
noun, Music. a movement or piece in quick tempo.
prosit
interjection, (used as a toast to wish good health to one's drinking companions).
protei
noun, plural of proteus (def 3).
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.
serosa
noun, Embryology, Zoology. the chorion. a similar membrane in insects and other lower invertebrates.
spicas
noun, spike2 .
opiate
noun, a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
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.
sperms
noun, semen.
serais
noun, (in Eastern countries) a caravansary.
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.
optime
noun, (formerly at Cambridge University, England) a student taking second or third honors in the mathematical tripos. Compare wrangler (def 2).
serape
noun, a blanketlike shawl or wrap, often of brightly colored wool, as worn in Latin America.
series
noun, a group or a number of related or similar things, events, etc., arranged or occurring in temporal, spatial, or other order or succession; sequence.
ptosis
noun, a drooping of the upper eyelid.
proto-
orates
verb (used with or without object), to deliver an oration; speak pompously; declaim.
ptero-
sperm-
sesame
noun, a tropical, herbaceous plant, Sesamum indicum, whose small oval seeds are edible and yield an oil.
speers
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.
sestet
noun, Prosody. the last six lines of a sonnet in the Italian form, considered as a unit. Compare octave (def 4a).
setose
adjective, covered with setae or bristles; bristly.
setter
noun, a person or thing that sets.
set-to
noun, a usually brief, sharp fight or argument.
mecate
noun, Southwestern U.S. a rope made of horsehair or sometimes maguey.
septi-
stores
noun, an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
emptor
noun, (especially in legal usage) a person who purchases or contracts to purchase; buyer.
camper
noun, a person who camps out for recreation, especially in the wilderness.
camote
noun, batata.
camise
noun, a lightweight, loose-fitting shirt or smock with long sleeves.
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.
emesis
noun, vomitus.
tempts
verb (used with object), to entice or allure to do something often regarded as unwise, wrong, or immoral.
emetic
noun, an emetic medicine or agent.
emotes
verb (used without object), to show or pretend emotion:
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.
tempos
noun, Music. relative rapidity or rate of movement, usually indicated by such terms as adagio, allegro, etc., or by reference to the metronome.
terais
noun, a marshy lowland area in N India and S Nepal, between the Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas.
Tories
noun, a member of the Conservative Party in Great Britain or Canada.
epacts
noun, the difference in days between a solar year and a lunar year.
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.
torose
adjective, Botany. cylindrical, with swellings or constrictions at intervals; knobbed.
temper
noun, a particular state of mind or feelings.
attire
noun, clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments.
erases
verb (used with object), to rub or scrape out, as letters or characters written, engraved, etc.; efface.
comtes
noun, count2 .
attest
noun, Archaic. witness; testimony; attestation.
Campos
noun, a city in E Brazil, near Rio de Janeiro.
terat-
erects
adjective, upright in position or posture:
captor
noun, a person who has captured a person or thing.
Tessie
noun, a female given name, form of Theresa.
carpos
noun, an ancient Greek goddess of summer fruit, considered by Athenians as one of the Horae.
carpo-
Carpet
noun, a heavy fabric, commonly of wool or nylon, for covering floors.
caroms
noun, Billiards, Pool. a shot in which the cue ball hits two balls in succession.
caries
noun, decay, as of bone or of plant tissue.
carets
noun, a mark (‸) made in written or printed matter to show the place where something is to be inserted.
caress
noun, an act or gesture expressing affection, as an embrace or kiss, especially a light stroking or touching.
easier
noun, a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter E.
easies
noun, a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter E.
ecrase
adjective, (of leather) crushed to produce a grained effect.
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.
Capris
noun, Capri pants.
Capote
noun, a long cloak with a hood.
Teresa
noun, Mother (Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu) 1910–97, Albanian nun: Nobel Peace Prize 1979 for work in the slums of Calcutta, India.
tercet
noun, Prosody. a group of three lines rhyming together or connected by rhyme with the adjacent group or groups of three lines.
capers
noun, a playful leap or skip.
terces
noun, tierce (def 3).
ecarte
noun, a card game for two players.
ecesis
noun, the establishment of an immigrant plant in a new environment.
Ecorse
noun, a city in SE Michigan, near Detroit.
torses
noun, a wreath of twisted silks of two alternating tinctures, usually a metal and a color, depicted supporting a crest or coronet, often upon a helmet.
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.
cartes
noun, (italics) French. menu; bill of fare. Compare à la carte.
ascots
noun, a necktie or scarf with broad ends, tied and arranged so that the ends are laid flat, one across the other, sometimes with a pin to secure them.
aspect
noun, appearance to the eye or mind; look:
estocs
noun, a thrusting sword of the 13th–17th centuries having a long, narrow blade of rectangular section.
estops
verb (used with object), Law. to hinder or prevent by estoppel.
totter
noun, the act of tottering; an unsteady movement or gait.
etapes
noun, a place where troops camp after a day's march.
tattoo
noun, a signal on a drum, bugle, or trumpet at night, for soldiers or sailors to go to their quarters.
traces
noun, a surviving mark, sign, or evidence of the former existence, influence, or action of some agent or event; vestige:
tattie
noun, tatty2 .
tatter
noun, a torn piece hanging loose from the main part, as of a garment or flag.
taters
noun, potato.
aspics
noun, a savory jelly usually made with meat or fish stock and gelatin, chilled and used as a garnish and coating for meats, seafoods, eggs, etc.
tastes
noun, the act of tasting food or drink.
Artois
noun, a former province in N France: artesian wells.
taster
noun, a person who tastes, especially one skilled in distinguishing the qualities of liquors, tea, etc., by the taste.
artist
noun, a person who produces works in any of the arts that are primarily subject to aesthetic criteria.
Tassie
noun, tass.
tasset
noun, either of two pieces of plate armor hanging from the fauld to protect the upper parts of the thighs.
iatro-
tramps
noun, the act of tramping.
tarso-
Aspers
noun, a former silver coin of Turkey and Egypt: later a money of account equal to 1/120 of a piaster.
esters
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 .
atopic
adjective, of or relating to atopy.
escape
noun, an act or instance of escaping. Synonyms: flight.
torsos
noun, the trunk of the human body.
atomic
adjective, of, pertaining to, resulting from, or using atoms, atomic energy, or atomic bombs:
erotic
noun, an erotic poem.
eroto-
Ateste
noun, ancient name of Este.
teases
noun, a person who teases or annoys.
tortes
noun, a rich cake, especially one containing little or no flour, usually made with eggs and ground nuts or bread crumbs.
teaser
noun, a person or thing that teases.
astro-
escarp
noun, Fortification. the inner slope or wall of the ditch surrounding a rampart.
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):
escort
noun, a group of persons, or a single person, accompanying another or others for protection, guidance, or courtesy:
teapot
noun, a container with a lid, spout, and handle, in which tea is made and from which it is poured.
espies
noun, James Pollard [pol-erd] /ˈpɒl ərd/ (Show IPA), 1785–1860, U.S. meteorologist.
esprit
noun, sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence.
assort
verb (used with object), to distribute, place, or arrange according to kind or class; classify; sort.
teamer
noun, a teamster.
assoc.
estate
noun, a piece of landed property, especially one of large extent with an elaborate house on it:
assert
Idioms, assert oneself, to insist on one's rights, declare one's views forcefully, etc.:
totems
noun, a natural object or an animate being, as an animal or bird, assumed as the emblem of a clan, family, or group.
carses
noun, bottom land.
tester
noun, a person or thing that tests.
IMPACT
noun, the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision:
toasts
noun, sliced bread that has been browned by dry heat.
tmesis
noun, the interpolation of one or more words between the parts of a compound word, as be thou ware for beware.
coasts
noun, the land next to the sea; seashore:
corpse
noun, a dead body, usually of a human being.
coarse
adjective, composed of relatively large parts or particles:
coapts
verb (used with object), to bring close together:
corses
noun, corpse.
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.
Cortes
noun, (in Spain or Portugal) the two houses constituting the national legislative body.
tiptoe
noun, the tip or end of a toe.
cosets
noun, a subset of a group, formed by the consistent operation of a given element of the group on the left or right of all the elements of a subgroup of the group.
Coates
noun, Eric, 1886–1957, English violist and composer.
cosies
noun, a padded covering for a teapot, chocolate pot, etc., to retain the heat.
Cosimo
noun, Piero di [pee-air-oh di;; Italian pye-raw dee] /piˈɛər oʊ dɪ;; Italian ˈpyɛ rɔ di/ (Show IPA), Piero di Cosimo.
cosmo-
COSMOS
noun, the world or universe regarded as an orderly, harmonious system.
cosset
noun, a lamb brought up without its dam; pet lamb.
toecap
noun, a piece of leather or other material covering the toe of a shoe.
cossie
noun, a bathing suit; bathers.
COSTAR
noun, a performer, especially an actor or actress, who shares star billing with another.
Coster
noun, costermonger.
coatee
noun, a close-fitting short coat, especially one with tails or skirts.
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.
tomato
noun, any of several plants belonging to the genus Lycopersicon, of the nightshade family, native to Mexico and Central and South America, especially the widely cultivated species L. lycopersicum, bearing a mildly acid, pulpy, usually red fruit eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable.
copers
noun, a horse dealer.
COMSAT
noun, (often lowercase) a communications satellite.
Cooper
noun, a person who makes or repairs casks, barrels, etc.
compts
verb (used with or without object), noun, count1 .
coopts
verb (used with object), to elect into a body by the votes of the existing members.
titers
noun, the strength of a solution as determined by titration with a standard substance.
compos
noun, composition material.
Cooter
noun, Chiefly Southern U.S. any of several large aquatic turtles of the southern U.S. and northern Mexico.
cootie
noun, a louse, especially one affecting humans, as the body louse, head louse, or pubic louse.
comose
adjective, hairy; comate.
copier
noun, a person or thing that copies; copyist.
corita
noun, a boat resembling a large, woven basket, used by Indians of the southwestern U.S.
copies
noun, an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original:
copras
noun, the dried kernel or meat of the coconut from which coconut oil is expressed.
copro-
comers
noun, Informal. a person or thing that is progressing well or is very promising:
copses
noun, a thicket of small trees or bushes; a small wood.
Tissot
noun, James Joseph Jacques [zham zhaw-zef zhahk,, zheymz] /ʒam ʒɔˈzɛf ʒɑk,, ʒeɪmz/ (Show IPA), 1836–1902, French painter.
copter
noun, helicopter.
titres
noun, titer.
comate
noun, a mate or companion.
titter
noun, a tittering laugh.
costo-
tipcat
noun, a game in which a short piece of wood, tapered at both ends, is struck lightly at one end with a bat, causing the wood to spring into the air so that it can be batted for a distance.
testes
noun, plural of testis.
cross-
Crimea
noun, the, a peninsula in SE Ukraine, between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
crimps
noun, the act of crimping.
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.
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.
cripes
interjection, (used as a mild oath or an exclamation of astonishment.)
castes
noun, Sociology. an endogamous and hereditary social group limited to persons of the same rank, occupation, economic position, etc., and having mores distinguishing it from other such groups. any rigid system of social distinctions.
crisps
noun, Chiefly British. potato chip.
Crista
noun, a crest or ridge.
Caster
noun, a person or thing that casts.
Cassie
noun, huisache.
caters
verb (used with object), to provide food and service for:
Crosse
noun, a long-handled racket used in the game of lacrosse.
topers
noun, a hard drinker or chronic drunkard.
Casper
noun, a city in central Wyoming.
tetter
noun, (not in technical use) any of various eruptive skin diseases, as herpes, eczema, and impetigo.
tetras
noun, any of several tropical, freshwater fishes of the family Characidae, often kept in aquariums.
tetra-
cartop
adjective, of a size and shape suitable for carrying on the top of an automobile.
C-star
noun, carbon star.
testis
noun, the male gonad or reproductive gland, either of two oval glands located in the scrotum.
topees
noun, (in India) a lightweight helmet or sun hat made from the pith of the sola plant.
crests
noun, the highest part of a hill or mountain range; summit.
tomcat
noun, a male cat.
crates
noun, a slatted wooden box or framework for packing, shopping, or storing fruit, furniture, glassware, crockery, etc.
cottas
noun, a surplice.
Cotter
noun, a pin, wedge, key, or the like, fitted or driven into an opening to secure something or hold parts together.
timers
noun, a person or thing that times.
cestas
noun, a narrow, curved basket fitted on one end to a wooden handle with a glovelike compartment at the base, for catching and throwing the ball.
certes
adverb, certainly; in truth.
crapes
noun, a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
crasis
noun, composition; constitution; makeup.
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.
cerise
adjective, noun, moderate to deep red.
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.
ceases
noun, cessation:
creams
noun, the fatty part of milk, which rises to the surface when the liquid is allowed to stand unless homogenized.
crease
noun, a ridge or groove produced in anything by folding, heat, pressure, etc.; fold; furrow.
create
adjective, Archaic. created.
tierce
noun, an old measure of capacity equivalent to one third of a pipe, or 42 wine gallons.
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.
tomtit
noun, a titmouse.
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.
cerat-
cremes
noun, cream.
crepes
noun, a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
imaret
noun, (in Turkey) a hospice for pilgrims, travelers, etc.
cooees
noun, a prolonged, shrill, clear call or cry used as a signal by Australian Aborigines and adopted by the settlers in the country.
stroma
noun, Cell Biology. the supporting framework or matrix of a cell.
strops
noun, any of several devices for sharpening razors, especially a strip of leather or other flexible material.
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.
Aerope
noun, the wife of Atreus, seduced by her brother-in-law Thyestes.
triose
noun, a monosaccharide that has three atoms of carbon.
isomer
noun, Chemistry. a compound displaying isomerism with one or more other compounds.
mattes
noun, a dull or dead surface, often slightly roughened, as on metals, paint, paper, or glass.
aretes
noun, the aggregate of qualities, as valor and virtue, making up good character.
Mascot
noun, an animal, person, or thing adopted by a group as its representative symbol and supposed to bring good luck:
ariose
adjective, characterized by melody; songlike.
masers
noun, a device for amplifying electromagnetic waves by stimulated emission of radiation.
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.
Maceio
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Alagoas, in E Brazil.
arioso
noun, an arioso composition or section.
aceto-
Strait
noun, Often, straits. (used with a singular verb) a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water.
Aomori
noun, a seaport on N Honshu, in N Japan.
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.
troops
noun, an assemblage of persons or things; company; band.
maists
adjective, noun, adverb, most.
triacs
noun, a type of thyristor designed for electronic control of the current supplied to a circuit, used especially in dimmers for lighting systems.
stream
noun, a body of water flowing in a channel or watercourse, as a river, rivulet, or brook. Synonyms: rill, run, streamlet, runnel.
Maoris
noun, a member of the native Polynesian population of New Zealand.
Marcos
noun, Ferdinand E(dralin) [ed-ruh-lin] /ˈɛd rə lɪn/ (Show IPA), 1917–1989, Philippine political leader: president 1965–86.
masto-
Marcie
noun, a female given name, form of Marcia.
streps
noun, streptococcus.
tremie
noun, a funnellike device lowered into water to deposit concrete.
across
adverb, from one side to another.
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.
Master
noun, a person with the ability or power to use, control, or dispose of something:
tapers
noun, gradual diminution of width or thickness in an elongated object.
matter
noun, the substance or substances of which any physical object consists or is composed:
maters
noun, British Informal. mother1 .
treats
noun, entertainment, food, drink, etc., given by way of compliment or as an expression of friendly regard.
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.
tricot
noun, a warp-knit fabric of various natural or synthetic fibers, as wool, silk, or nylon, having fine vertical ribs on the face and horizontal ribs on the back, used especially for making garments.
matri-
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.
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.
acmite
noun, a rare pyroxene mineral, sodium-ferric iron silicate, NaFe(Si 2 O 6), found in feldspathoid rocks.
amices
noun, an oblong vestment, usually of white linen, worn about the neck and shoulders and partly under the alb.
trices
noun, a very short time; an instant:
tromps
verb (used with object), to tramp or trample.
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.
armies
noun, the military forces of a nation, exclusive of the navy and in some countries the air force.
aorist
noun, a verb tense, as in Classical Greek, expressing action or, in the indicative mood, past action, without further limitation or implication.
Tromso
noun, a seaport in N Norway.
impost
noun, a tax; tribute; duty.
stripe
noun, a relatively long, narrow band of a different color, appearance, weave, material, or nature from the rest of a surface or thing:
isotac
noun, a line drawn on a map connecting all points where ice starts to melt at approximately the same period in spring.
armpit
noun, the hollow under the arm at the shoulder; axilla.
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:
tripos
noun, (at Cambridge University, England) any of various final honors examinations.
apiece
adverb, for each piece, thing, or person; for each one; each:
strict
adjective, characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles:
T-stop
noun, a camera lens aperture setting calibrated to a T number.
apices
noun, a plural of apex.
import
noun, something that is imported from abroad; an imported commodity or article.
imper.
tamper
noun, a person or thing that tamps.
triste
adjective, sad; sorrowful; melancholy.
impart
verb (used with object), to make known; tell; relate; disclose:
ameers
noun, emir.
macers
noun, macebearer.
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.
tarots
noun, any of a set of 22 playing cards bearing allegorical representations, used for fortunetelling and as trump cards in tarok.
tropo-
arises
verb (used without object), to get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling; rise:
isopor
noun, an imaginary line on the earth's surface connecting points of equal annual change in the declination, inclination, or other components of the earth's magnetic field.
AmerSp
trapes
noun, a tiring walk.
armets
noun, a completely enclosed helmet having a visor and hinged cheek pieces fastened under the chin.
amerce
verb (used with object), to punish by imposing a fine not fixed by statute.
MAeroE
Street
noun, a public thoroughfare, usually paved, in a village, town, or city, including the sidewalk or sidewalks.
macro-
storms
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.
stript
noun, a striptease.
cero-
aeri-
cert.
preta
noun, a wandering or disturbed ghost.
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.
Ceres
noun, a pre-Roman goddess of agriculture under whose name the Romans adopted the worship of the Greek goddess Demeter.
pret.
aerie
noun, the nest of a bird of prey, as an eagle or a hawk.
Press
noun, an act of pressing; pressure.
prest
noun, a loan.
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.
sapor
noun, the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste; savor; flavor.
aero-
sarc-
ceros
noun, a large Atlantic and Gulf Coast mackerel game fish, Scomberomorus regalis.
priss
noun, a prissy person.
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.
proms
noun, a formal dance, especially one held by a high school or college class at the end of an academic year.
topee
noun, (in India) a lightweight helmet or sun hat made from the pith of the sola plant.
samps
noun, coarsely ground corn.
Sampo
noun, a magical object or substance that was stolen by Ilmarinen, Vainamoinen, and Lemminkainen from Louhi because of its powers.
promo
noun, promotion (def 5).
scops
noun, an Old English bard or poet.
Aesir
noun, the principal race of gods, led by Odin and living at Asgard.
SAMOS
noun, a Greek island in the E Aegean. 194 sq. mi. (502 sq. km).
Aesop
noun, c620–c560 b.c, Greek writer of fables.
trois
noun, the number 3.
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.
pros.
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.
score
noun, the record of points or strokes made by the competitors in a game or match.
toper
noun, a hard drinker or chronic drunkard.
prose
noun, the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse.
trite
adjective, lacking in freshness or effectiveness because of constant use or excessive repetition; hackneyed; stale:
Aimee
noun, a female given name.
Saite
noun, a native or citizen of Saïs.
cater
verb (used with object), to provide food and service for:
Prome
noun, a city in central Burma, on the Irrawaddy River: location of several noted pagodas.
Price
noun, the sum or amount of money or its equivalent for which anything is bought, sold, or offered for sale.
prims
noun, privet.
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).
prim.
cepes
noun, cep.
prime
noun, the most flourishing stage or state.
Primo
noun, the part of a piano duet played on the upper half of the keyboard.
toots
noun, an affectionate or familiar term of address; honey; baby (sometimes offensive when used to strangers, casual acquaintances, subordinates, etc., especially by a male to a female).
Sapir
noun, Edward, 1884–1939, U.S. anthropologist and linguist, born in Germany.
prise
noun, leverage.
prom.
PRISM
noun, Optics. a transparent solid body, often having triangular bases, used for dispersing light into a spectrum or for reflecting rays of light.
Sices
noun, syce.
scope
noun, extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.:
proas
noun, any of various types of Indonesian boats, especially a swift Malay sailing boat built with the lee side flat and balanced by a single outrigger.
proc.
cease
noun, cessation:
proem
noun, an introductory discourse; introduction; preface; preamble.
Cates
noun, a choice food;delicacy; dainty.
Saree
noun, sari.
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.
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.
comes
noun, Astronomy. companion1 (def 6).
scart
verb (used with or without object), to scratch, scrape, mark, or scar.
Porto
noun, Portuguese name of Oporto.
scarp
noun, a line of cliffs formed by the faulting or fracturing of the earth's crust; an escarpment.
ports
noun, a city, town, or other place where ships load or unload.
sipes
verb (used without object), (of liquid) to drip, ooze, or soak through.
poser
noun, a person who poses.
acet-
scare
noun, a sudden fright or alarm, especially with little or no reason.
poses
noun, a bodily attitude or posture:
titre
noun, titer.
posit
noun, something that is posited; an assumption; postulate.
Comer
noun, Informal. a person or thing that is progressing well or is very promising:
poss.
acmes
noun, the highest point; summit; peak:
posse
noun, posse comitatus.
scape
noun, Botany. a leafless peduncle rising from the ground.
post-
COMAS
noun, a state of prolonged unconsciousness, including a lack of response to stimuli, from which it is impossible to rouse a person.
scams
noun, a confidence game or other fraudulent scheme, especially for making a quick profit; swindle.
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.
scat-
coirs
noun, the prepared fiber of the husk of the coconut fruit, used in making rope, matting, etc.
scatt
noun, scat5 .
poise
noun, a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight; equipoise.
Comte
noun, count2 .
30-30
sceat
noun, a silver Anglo-Saxon coin of the 7th and 8th centuries, sometimes including an amount of gold.
Comr.
compt
verb (used with or without object), noun, count1 .
comps
noun, a compositor.
tsars
noun, czar.
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.
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.
comp.
Pomos
noun, the postmodern movement; postmodernism.
sires
noun, the male parent of a quadruped.
scats
noun, scat singing.
poori
noun, a light, round, unleavened wheat bread of India, usually deep-fried.
compo
noun, composition material.
siree
noun, sirree.
trots
noun, the gait of a horse, dog, or other quadruped, when trotting.
pores
noun, a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.
Port.
posts
noun, a strong piece of timber, metal, or the like, set upright as a support, a point of attachment, a place for displaying notices, etc.
Coats
noun, an outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body:
prem.
Pratt
noun, Edwin John, 1883–1964, Canadian poet.
toise
noun, an old French unit of length equivalent to 6.395 feet (1.949 meters).
actos
praos
noun, proa.
prase
noun, a leek-green cryptocrystalline variety of chalcedony.
prate
noun, act of prating.
Saros
noun, the period of 223 synodic months, equaling 6585.32 days or 18 years, 11.32 days (or 10.32 days if 5 leap years occur in the interval), after which eclipses repeat but are shifted 120° west.
Prato
noun, a city in central Italy, near Florence.
prats
noun, the buttocks.
simas
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.
prams
noun, perambulator.
saris
noun, a garment worn by Hindu women, consisting of a long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder.
cetes
noun, a number of badgers together.
simar
noun, Also, cymar. a loose, lightweight jacket or robe for women, fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries.
tomes
noun, a book, especially a very heavy, large, or learned book.
tomia
noun, the cutting edge of a bird's bill.
scopa
noun, pollen brush.
Cesti
noun, Marcantonio [mahr-kahn-taw-nyaw] /ˌmɑr kɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1623–69, Italian composer.
troop
noun, an assemblage of persons or things; company; band.
prees
noun, a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling.
Actor
noun, a person who acts in stage plays, motion pictures, television broadcasts, etc.
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.
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.
toast
noun, sliced bread that has been browned by dry heat.
acpt.
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.
coast
noun, the land next to the sea; seashore:
SCAMP
noun, an unscrupulous and often mischievous person; rascal; rogue; scalawag.
scoop
noun, a ladle or ladlelike utensil, especially a small, deep-sided shovel with a short, horizontal handle, for taking up flour, sugar, etc.
trop-
acro-
coapt
verb (used with object), to bring close together:
Coamo
noun, a city in S central Puerto Rico.
potto
noun, any of several lorislike, African lemurs of the genera Perodicticus and Arctocebus, especially P. potto, having a short tail and vestigial index fingers.
sates
noun, a Southeast Asian, especially Indonesian and Malaysian, dish of marinated, bite-size pieces of meat, skewered, barbecued, and usually served with a peanut-flavored dipping sauce.
cites
noun, citation (defs 7, 8).
scoot
noun, a swift, darting movement or course.
simps
noun, a fool; simpleton.
satis
noun, a Hindu practice whereby a widow immolates herself on the funeral pyre of her husband: now abolished by law.
Satie
noun, Erik Alfred Leslie [e-reek al-fred les-lee] /ɛˈrik alˈfrɛd lɛsˈli/ (Show IPA), 1866–1925, French composer.
cists
noun, a box or chest, especially for sacred utensils.
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.
prae-
cires
noun, a brilliant, highly glazed surface produced on fabrics by subjecting them to a wax, heat, and calendering treatment.
cases
noun, an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something:
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.
topes
noun, a small shark, Galeorhinus galeus, inhabiting waters along the European coast.
Reims
noun, a city in NE France: cathedral; unconditional surrender of Germany May 7, 1945.
recta
noun, a plural of rectum.
rooms
noun, a portion of space within a building or other structure, separated by walls or partitions from other parts:
apsis
noun, Astronomy. either of two points in an eccentric orbit, one (higher apsis) farthest from the center of attraction, the other (lower apsis) nearest to the center of attraction.
astr.
Astor
noun, John Jacob, 1763–1848, U.S. capitalist and fur merchant.
reest
verb (used with object), to cure, smoke, or dry (meat or fish).
astir
adjective, moving or stirring, especially with much activity or excitement:
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.
semi-
semis
noun, a copper coin of ancient Rome, the half part of an as.
TREAT
noun, entertainment, food, drink, etc., given by way of compliment or as an expression of friendly regard.
reist
verb (used without object), reest2 .
aster
noun, any composite plant of the genus Aster, having rays varying from white or pink to blue around a yellow disk.
asst.
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.
areo-
totem
noun, a natural object or an animate being, as an animal or bird, assumed as the emblem of a clan, family, or group.
romps
noun, a lively or boisterous frolic.
treas
rect.
recpt
asset
noun, a useful and desirable thing or quality:
rooti
noun, rooty2 .
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)
atrip
adjective, aweigh.
aport
adverb, on or toward the port side.
reaps
verb (used with object), to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
torsi
noun, a plural of torso.
recap
noun, a recapped tire.
torso
noun, the trunk of the human body.
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.
apres
preposition, after; following (used in combination):
tress
noun, Usually, tresses. long locks or curls of hair.
Tosca
noun, an opera (1900) by Giacomo Puccini.
atmo-
scrip
noun, a receipt, certificate, list, or similar brief piece of writing.
Torte
noun, a rich cake, especially one containing little or no flour, usually made with eggs and ground nuts or bread crumbs.
recip
Roost
noun, a perch upon which birds or fowls rest at night.
Recit
apses
noun, Architecture. a semicircular or polygonal termination or recess in a building, usually vaulted and used especially at the end of a choir in a church.
Roose
verb (used with or without object), praise.
torts
noun, a wrongful act, not including a breach of contract or trust, that results in injury to another's person, property, reputation, or the like, and for which the injured party is entitled to compensation.
Arete
noun, the aggregate of qualities, as valor and virtue, making up good character.
Romeo
noun, the romantic lover of Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
trets
noun, (formerly) an allowance for waste, after deduction for tare.
retem
noun, a shrub, Retama raetam, of Syria and Arabia, having white flowers: said to be the juniper of the Old Testament.
seats
noun, something designed to support a person in a sitting position, as a chair, bench, or pew; a place on or in which one sits.
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.
asco-
trait
noun, a distinguishing characteristic or quality, especially of one's personal nature:
rises
noun, an act or instance of rising.
secos
noun, sekos.
Artie
noun, a male given name, form of Arthur.
rests
noun, the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep:
seers
noun, a person who sees; observer.
seeps
noun, moisture that seeps out; seepage.
resit
noun, a test or examination that is retaken.
seems
verb (used without object), to appear to be, feel, do, etc.:
rices
noun, the starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food.
arsis
noun, Music. the upward stroke in conducting; upbeat. Compare thesis (def 4).
arses
noun, ass2 (defs 1, 2).
tramp
noun, the act of tramping.
arose
verb, simple past tense of arise.
Rimas
noun, a female given name.
sect.
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).
resp.
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.
Asser
noun, Tobias [toh-bahy-uh s;; Dutch taw-bee-ahs] /toʊˈbaɪ əs;; Dutch tɔˈbi ɑs/ (Show IPA), 1838–1913, Dutch jurist and statesman: Nobel Peace Prize 1911.
totes
noun, the act or course of toting.
Aries
noun, Astronomy. the Ram, a zodiacal constellation between Pisces and Taurus.
repic
noun, the scoring of 30 points in the declaration of hands before one's opponent scores a point.
seams
noun, the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.
repos
noun, a repurchase agreement.
aspic
noun, a savory jelly usually made with meat or fish stock and gelatin, chilled and used as a garnish and coating for meats, seafoods, eggs, etc.
asper
noun, a former silver coin of Turkey and Egypt: later a money of account equal to 1/120 of a piaster.
trass
noun, a light-colored type of volcanic tuff used in making water-resistant cement and mortar.
repot
verb (used with object), to transfer (a plant) to another, especially larger, pot.
arise
verb (used without object), to get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling; rise:
seism
noun, an earthquake.
armet
noun, a completely enclosed helmet having a visor and hinged cheek pieces fastened under the chin.
rept.
seise
verb (used with or without object), Chiefly Law. seize.
toti-
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.
roams
noun, an act or instance of roaming; a ramble.
Sears
noun, Richard Warren, 1863–1914, U.S. mail-order retailer.
Trace
noun, a surviving mark, sign, or evidence of the former existence, influence, or action of some agent or event; vestige:
reset
noun, an act or instance of setting again.
Tract
noun, an expanse or area of land, water, etc.; region; stretch.
Apoc.
sepia
noun, a brown pigment obtained from the inklike secretion of various cuttlefish and used with brush or pen in drawing.
pross
noun, prostitute.
amirs
noun, emir.
topis
noun, topee.
Capt.
seti-
Scott
noun, Barbara Ann, 1928–2012, Canadian figure skater.
psoas
noun, either of two muscles, one on each side of the loin, extending internally from the sides of the spinal column to the upper end of the femur, which assist in flexing and rotating the thigh and flexing the trunk on the pelvis.
psora
noun, psoriasis.
caps.
trios
noun, a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
Capri
noun, an island in W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: grottoes; resort. 5½ sq. mi. (14 sq. km).
capot
noun, the taking by one player of all the tricks of a deal, as in piquet.
cares
noun, a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
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.
Capet
noun, Hugh or Fr. Hugues [yg] /üg/ (Show IPA), a.d. 938?–996, king of France 987–996.
sero-
SCRAM
noun, the rapid shutdown of a nuclear reactor in an emergency.
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.
scrap
noun, a small piece or portion; fragment:
amiss
Idioms, take amiss, to be offended at or resentful of (something not meant to cause offense or resentment); misunderstand:
rotte
noun, rote2 .
caper
noun, a playful leap or skip.
setts
noun, Also called pitcher. a small, rectangular paving stone.
SCOTS
noun, Also called Scottish. the English language as spoken in Scotland. Compare Scots Gaelic.
trims
noun, the condition, order, or fitness of a person or thing for action, work, use, etc.
Prot.
saice
noun, syce.
airts
noun, a direction.
prost
interjection, prosit.
carts
noun, a heavy two-wheeled vehicle, commonly without springs, drawn by mules, oxen, or the like, used for the conveyance of heavy goods.
Scot.
ameer
noun, emir.
Carte
noun, (italics) French. menu; bill of fare. Compare à la carte.
topic
noun, a subject of conversation or discussion:
carse
noun, bottom land.
carps
noun, a peevish complaint.
caret
noun, a mark (‸) made in written or printed matter to show the place where something is to be inserted.
Amer.
trams
noun, British. a streetcar.
carpi
noun, plural of carpus.
carp-
carom
noun, Billiards, Pool. a shot in which the cue ball hits two balls in succession.
Carme
noun, a small natural satellite of the planet Jupiter.
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.
Carie
noun, a female given name, form of Caroline.
AMICE
noun, an oblong vestment, usually of white linen, worn about the neck and shoulders and partly under the alb.
topo-
rotos
noun, rotogravure.
scrim
noun, a cotton or linen fabric of open weave used for bunting, curtains, etc.
rasps
noun, an act of rasping.
Rosie
noun, a female given name, form of Rose.
ramie
noun, an Asian shrub, Boehmeria nivea, of the nettle family, yielding a fiber used especially in making textiles.
Ramos
noun, Fidel V. born 1928, Philippine political leader: president 1992–98.
septs
noun, (in Scotland) a branch of a clan.
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.
triac
noun, a type of thyristor designed for electronic control of the current supplied to a circuit, used especially in dimmers for lighting systems.
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.
toros
noun, a bull.
rases
verb (used with object), raze.
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.
trice
noun, a very short time; an instant:
septa
noun, plural of septum.
rates
noun, the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation:
ratio
noun, the relation between two similar magnitudes with respect to the number of times the first contains the second:
atto-
roset
noun, resin; rosin.
Sept.
ratos
noun, rocket-assisted takeoff.
rcpt.
Attic
noun, the part of a building, especially of a house, directly under a roof; garret.
TORES
noun, a torus.
ramet
noun, an individual of a clone.
Seric
scree
noun, a steep mass of detritus on the side of a mountain.
topos
noun, a convention or motif, especially in a literary work; a rhetorical convention.
AMORC
amort
adjective, spiritless; lifeless.
Seres
noun, the series of stages in an ecological succession.
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.
rotes
noun, routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure:
tries
noun, plural of try.
Campo
noun, (in South America) an extensive, nearly level grassland plain.
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.
races
noun, a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
Ramee
noun, Louise de la ("Ouida") 1839–1908, English novelist.
camis
noun, camisole (def 1).
cames
noun, a slender, grooved bar of lead for holding together the pieces of glass in windows of latticework or stained glass.
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.
Rosse
noun, William Parsons, Third Earl of, William Parsons.
serai
noun, (in Eastern countries) a caravansary.
torcs
noun, torque (def 4).
serac
noun, a large irregularity of glacial ice, as a pinnacle found in glacial crevasses and formed by melting or movement of the ice.
raise
noun, an increase in amount, as of wages:
Cairo
noun, a city in and the capital of Egypt, in the N part on the E bank of the Nile.
react
verb (used with object), to act or perform again.
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.
cooee
noun, a prolonged, shrill, clear call or cry used as a signal by Australian Aborigines and adopted by the settlers in the country.
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.
State
noun, the condition of a person or thing, as with respect to circumstances or attributes:
stat.
start
noun, a beginning of an action, journey, etc.
Tasso
noun, Torquato [tawr-kwah-taw] /tɔrˈkwɑ tɔ/ (Show IPA), 1544–95, Italian poet.
taste
noun, the act of tasting food or drink.
stare
noun, a staring gaze; a fixed look with the eyes wide open:
tater
noun, potato.
stamp
noun, a postage stamp.
stair
noun, one of a flight or series of steps for going from one level to another, as in a building.
Srta.
etape
noun, a place where troops camp after a day's march.
estop
verb (used with object), Law. to hinder or prevent by estoppel.
tarts
noun, a small pie filled with cooked fruit or other sweetened preparation, usually having no top crust.
Spree
noun, a lively frolic or outing.
oases
noun, a small fertile or green area in a desert region, usually having a spring or well.
oasis
noun, a small fertile or green area in a desert region, usually having a spring or well.
oasts
noun, a kiln for drying hops or malt.
sprat
noun, a species of herring, Clupea sprattus, of the eastern North Atlantic.
oater
noun, a movie, television show, etc., about the frontier days of the U.S. West; western; horse opera.
estoc
noun, a thrusting sword of the 13th–17th centuries having a long, narrow blade of rectangular section.
Oates
noun, Joyce Carol, born 1938, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
Estes
noun, a male given name.
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.
ocrea
noun, a sheathing part, as a pair of stipules united about a stem.
IATSE
Ieper
noun, Ypres.
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.
steam
noun, water in the form of an invisible gas or vapor.
Moros
noun, a child of Nyx, and the personification of fate.
tapis
noun, Obsolete. a carpet, tapestry, or other covering.
Morse
noun, an ornamented metal clasp or brooch for fastening a cope in front.
tares
noun, any of various vetches, especially Vicia sativa.
iotas
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
Tarim
noun, a river in NW China, in Xinjiang Uygur region. About 1300 miles (2090 km) long.
morts
noun, Hunting. the note played on a hunting horn signifying that the animal hunted has been killed.
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.
tarot
noun, any of a set of 22 playing cards bearing allegorical representations, used for fortunetelling and as trump cards in tarok.
Moser
noun, Johann Jakob [yoh-hahn yah-kawp] /ˈyoʊ hɑn ˈyɑ kɔp/ (Show IPA), 1701–85, German jurist and publicist.
Moses
noun, the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and delivered the Law during their years of wandering in the wilderness.
Mossi
noun, an agricultural people of Africa living mainly in Burkina Faso.
MPers
mosso
adjective, rapid; fast.
mosts
noun, the greatest quantity, amount, or degree; the utmost:
stats
noun, Also, 'stat. thermostat.
motes
noun, a small particle or speck, especially of dust.
motet
noun, a vocal composition in polyphonic style, on a Biblical or similar prose text, intended for use in a church service.
motor
noun, a comparatively small and powerful engine, especially an internal-combustion engine in an automobile, motorboat, or the like.
MOTOS
impar
adjective, unpaired; azygous.
motte
noun, a grove or clump of trees in prairie land or open country.
motto
noun, a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc.
tarps
noun, tarpaulin.
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 .
octa-
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.
Epist
opsis
optic
noun, the eye.
Erato
noun, the Muse of love poetry.
erase
verb (used with object), to rub or scrape out, as letters or characters written, engraved, etc.; efface.
opto-
teems
verb (used with object), Obsolete. to produce (offspring).
Epsom
noun, a town in Surrey, SE England, S of London: site of a famous racetrack (Epsom Downs) where the annual Derby is held.
temp.
EPROM
noun, a memory chip whose contents can be erased by a mechanism using ultraviolet light and reprogrammed for other purposes.
Tempe
noun, Vale of, a valley in E Greece, in Thessaly, between Mounts Olympus and Ossa.
orate
verb (used with or without object), to deliver an oration; speak pompously; declaim.
Episc
Titos
noun, Marshal (Josip Broz) 1891–1980, president of Yugoslavia 1953–80.
Epis.
Orcas
noun, the killer whale, Orcinus orca.
speos
noun, a cavelike temple, tomb, or the like, cut in rock.
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.
epact
noun, the difference in days between a solar year and a lunar year.
tempi
noun, a plural of tempo.
TEMPO
noun, Music. relative rapidity or rate of movement, usually indicated by such terms as adagio, allegro, etc., or by reference to the metronome.
OSCAR
noun, a word used in communications to represent the letter O.
temps
noun, part of a dance step in which there is no transfer of weight.
osier
noun, any of various willows, as the red osier, having tough, flexible twigs or branches that are used for wickerwork.
emote
verb (used without object), to show or pretend emotion:
erect
adjective, upright in position or posture:
Spica
noun, spike2 .
octet
noun, a company of eight singers or musicians.
omits
verb (used with object), to leave out; fail to include or mention:
octo-
teams
noun, a number of persons forming one of the sides in a game or contest:
spor-
Espoo
noun, a city in S Finland, W of Helsinki.
Spoor
noun, a track or trail, especially that of a wild animal pursued as game.
spoom
noun, a kind of sherbet made from fruit juice or wine, mixed after freezing with uncooked meringue.
ESPEC
spits
noun, saliva, especially when ejected.
spite
noun, a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
spirt
noun, a sudden, forceful gush or jet.
omers
noun, a Hebrew unit of dry measure, the tenth part of an ephah.
tears
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.
tease
noun, a person who teases or annoys.
spire
noun, a tall, acutely pointed pyramidal roof or rooflike construction upon a tower, roof, etc.
spies
spier
noun, a person who spies, watches, or discovers.
spics
noun, a contemptuous term used to refer to a Spanish-American person.
spice
noun, any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
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.
erose
adjective, uneven, as if gnawed away.
ERISA
noun, Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
peri-
teats
noun, the protuberance on the breast or udder in female mammals, except the monotremes, through which the milk ducts discharge; nipple or mammilla.
OPers
irate
adjective, angry; enraged:
Tapes
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
tempt
verb (used with object), to entice or allure to do something often regarded as unwise, wrong, or immoral.
Maros
noun, Hungarian name of Mures.
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.
mast-
masse
noun, a stroke made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held almost or quite perpendicular to the table.
MASER
noun, a device for amplifying electromagnetic waves by stimulated emission of radiation.
masc.
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.
metes
noun, a limiting mark.
metic
noun, an alien resident of an ancient Greek city who paid a tax for the right to live there.
marts
noun, market; trading center; trade center.
Marti
noun, José [haw-se] /hɔˈsɛ/ (Show IPA), 1853–1895, Cuban patriot and writer.
marse
noun, (used chiefly in representation of southern black speech) master.
Maroc
noun, French name of Morocco.
stome
Maris
noun, Roger (Eugene) 1934–85, U.S. baseball player.
metr-
Mario
noun, a male given name: from the Roman family name Marius.
Marie
noun, (Marie Alexandra Victoria of Saxe-Coburg) 1875–1938, queen of Romania 1914–27.
Strep
noun, streptococcus.
marcs
noun, the grapes contained in the wine press and the residue, as skins and pips, remaining after the juice is expressed.
Maori
noun, a member of the native Polynesian population of New Zealand.
maist
adjective, noun, adverb, most.
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.
Miass
noun, a city in the S Russian Federation in Asia, near the Ural Mountains, W of Chelyabinsk.
mairs
adjective, noun, adverb, more.
meta-
masts
noun, Nautical. a spar or structure rising above the hull and upper portions of a ship or boat to hold sails, spars, rigging, booms, signals, etc., at some point on the fore-and-aft line, as a foremast or mainmast. any of a number of individual spars composing such a structure, as a topmast supported on trestletrees at the head of a lower mast. any of various portions of a single spar that are beside particular sails, as a top-gallant mast and royal mast formed as a single spar.
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.
meres
noun, Chiefly British Dialect. a lake or pond.
Mears
noun, mere3 .
stopt
noun, the act of stopping.
stops
noun, the act of stopping.
meets
noun, an assembly, as of persons and hounds for a hunt or swimmers or runners for a race or series of races:
Meier
noun, Richard, born 1934, U.S. architect.
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.
McRae
noun, Carmen, 1920–94, U.S. jazz singer and songwriter.
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.
Merca
noun, a city in S Somalia.
Merci
interjection, thank you.
matts
noun, a male given name, form of Matthew.
merit
noun, claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth.
strap
noun, a narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together.
mero-
Meroe
noun, a ruined city in Sudan, on the Nile, NE of Khartoum: a capital of ancient Ethiopia that was destroyed a.d. c350.
matte
noun, a dull or dead surface, often slightly roughened, as on metals, paint, paper, or glass.
Matt.
matr-
meros
noun, (in the Doric order) a flat surface between two channels of a triglyph.
stoop
noun, the act or an instance of stooping.
stomp
noun, stamp (def 14).
mesas
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.
mesic
adjective, of, relating to, or adapted to an environment having a balanced supply of moisture.
meso-
mater
noun, British Informal. mother1 .
Stoic
noun, a member or adherent of the Stoic school of philosophy.
micra
noun, a plural of micron.
mores
noun, an additional quantity, amount, or number:
step-
Mitre
noun, Bartolomé [bahr-taw-law-me] /ˌbɑr tɔ lɔˈmɛ/ (Show IPA), 1821–1906, Argentine soldier, statesman, and author: president of Argentina 1862–68.
tacts
noun, a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
sties
noun, a pen or enclosure for swine; pigpen.
mitts
noun, Baseball. a rounded glove with one internal section for the four fingers and another for the thumb and having the side next to the palm of the hand protected by a thick padding, used by catchers. a somewhat similar glove but with less padding and having sections for the thumb and one or two fingers, used by first basemen. Compare baseball glove.
Stets
verb (used with object), to mark (a manuscript, printer's proof, etc.) with the word “stet” or with dots as a direction to let cancelled material remain.
tames
adjective, changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated:
Tamis
noun, a worsted cloth mesh constructed in open weave and having a corded face, used as a sieve or strainer.
ster.
Moira
noun, Classical Mythology. the personification of fate. Moirai, the Fates.
moire
noun, any moiré fabric.
moist
adjective, moderately or slightly wet; damp.
Moore
noun, Archibald Lee ("Archie") 1913–1998, U.S. boxer.
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.
moors
noun, a tract of open, peaty, wasteland, often overgrown with heath, common in high latitudes and altitudes where drainage is poor; heath.
moose
noun, a large, long-headed mammal, Alces alces, of the deer family, having circumpolar distribution in the Northern Hemisphere, the male of which has enormous palmate antlers.
steer
noun, Informal. a suggestion about a course of action; tip:
moots
noun, an assembly of the people in early England exercising political, administrative, and judicial powers.
tamps
verb (used with object), to force in or down by repeated, rather light, strokes:
Steep
noun, a steep place; declivity, as of a hill.
mopes
noun, a person who mopes or is given to moping.
Isere
noun, a river in SE France, flowing from the Alps to the Rhone River. 150 miles (240 km) long.
moras
noun, the unit of time equivalent to the ordinary or normal short sound or syllable.
taper
noun, gradual diminution of width or thickness in an elongated object.
Morea
noun, Peloponnesus.
Mitra
noun, the mitriform pileus of certain fungi.
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.
stria
noun, a slight or narrow furrow, ridge, stripe, or streak, especially one of a number in parallel arrangement:
miser
noun, a person who lives in wretched circumstances in order to save and hoard money.
maces
noun, a clublike armor-breaking weapon of war, often with a flanged or spiked metal head, used chiefly in the Middle Ages.
macer
noun, macebearer.
Stoat
noun, the ermine, Mustela erminea, especially when in brown summer pelage.
stoas
noun, Greek Architecture. a portico, usually a detached portico of considerable length, that is used as a promenade or meeting place.
stirs
noun, the act of stirring or moving.
stirp
noun, a line of descendants from a common ancestor.
mires
noun, a tract or area of wet, swampy ground; bog; marsh.
misc.
strip
noun, a striptease.
misce
verb, (in prescriptions) mix.
stipo
noun, a tall, ornate, Italian desk with a drop lid.
mises
noun, a settlement or agreement.
stime
noun, the smallest bit; a drop, taste, or glimpse.
miso-
misos
noun, a fermented seasoning paste of soybeans, often with rice or barley added, used to flavor soups and sauces.
Miss.
Missa
noun, Mass.
strop
noun, any of several devices for sharpening razors, especially a strip of leather or other flexible material.
taces
noun, tasset.
tacet
verb (imperative), be silent (directing an instrument or voice not to play or sing).
tacit
adjective, understood without being openly expressed; implied:
tacos
noun, Mexican Cookery. an often crisply fried tortilla folded over and filled, as with seasoned chopped meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
Mists
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.
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.
iters
noun, a canal or passage.
emits
verb (used with object), to send forth (liquid, light, heat, sound, particles, etc.); discharge.
tecta
noun, a rooflike structure.
emirs
noun, a chieftain, prince, commander, or head of state in some Islamic countries.
crape
noun, a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
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.
Pecos
noun, a river flowing SE from N New Mexico through W Texas to the Rio Grande. 735 miles (1183 km) long.
creep
noun, an act or instance of creeping:
cream
noun, the fatty part of milk, which rises to the surface when the liquid is allowed to stand unless homogenized.
Peers
noun, a person of the same legal status:
crate
noun, a slatted wooden box or framework for packing, shopping, or storing fruit, furniture, glassware, crockery, etc.
crass
adjective, without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity; gross; obtuse; stupid:
craps
noun, a game in which two dice are thrown and in which a first throw of 7 or 11 wins, a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses, and a first throw of 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 can be won only by throwing the same number again before throwing a 7.
peres
noun, Shimon [shi-mohn] /ʃɪˈmoʊn/ (Show IPA), born 1923, Israeli political leader, born in Poland: prime minister 1984–86, 1995–96.
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.
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.
Pease
noun, a pea.
crams
noun, Informal. the act of cramming for an examination.
perms
noun, permanent (def 4).
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.
Perse
noun, (Alexis Saint-Léger Léger) 1887–1975, French diplomat and poet: Nobel Prize in literature 1960.
timer
noun, a person or thing that times.
pert.
somas
noun, the body of an organism as contrasted with its germ cells.
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.
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).
pesos
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mexico, and the Philippines, equal to 100 centavos.
cotta
noun, a surplice.
Crees
noun, a member of a North American Indian people of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Montana.
peart
adjective, lively; brisk; cheerful.
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.
Crete
noun, Formerly Candia. a Greek island in the Mediterranean, SE of mainland Greece. 3235 sq. mi. (8380 sq. km). Capital: Canea.
crips
noun, a term used to refer to a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs.
Pasto
noun, a city in SW Colombia. About 8350 feet (2545 meters) above sea level.
crimp
noun, the act of crimping.
sores
noun, a sore spot or place on the body.
Pater
noun, British Informal. father.
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.
pates
noun, the crown or top of the head.
patio
noun, an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
crim.
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).
cries
noun, the act or sound of crying; any loud utterance or exclamation; a shout, scream, or wail.
patr-
Pears
noun, Peter, 1910–86, British tenor.
crest
noun, the highest part of a hill or mountain range; summit.
cress
noun, any of various plants of the mustard family, especially the watercress, having pungent-tasting leaves often used for salad and as a garnish.
soras
noun, a small, short-billed rail, Porzana carolina, of marshy areas of North America.
osmic
adjective, of or containing osmium in its higher valences, especially the tetravalent state.
crept
noun, an act or instance of creeping:
Patti
noun, Adelina [ah-de-lee-nah] /ˌɑ dɛˈli nɑ/ (Show IPA), (Adela Juana Maria Patti) 1843–1919, Italian operatic soprano, born in Spain.
crepe
noun, a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
sopor
noun, Pathology. a deep, unnatural sleep; lethargy.
soots
noun, a black, carbonaceous substance produced during incomplete combustion of coal, wood, oil, etc., rising in fine particles and adhering to the sides of the chimney or pipe conveying the smoke: also conveyed in the atmosphere to other locations.
Peace
noun, the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
creme
noun, cream.
cotes
noun, a shelter, coop, or small shed for sheep, pigs, pigeons, etc.
pests
noun, an annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; nuisance.
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.
titer
noun, the strength of a solution as determined by titration with a standard substance.
smote
verb, a simple past tense of smite.
Pieta
noun, a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of the dead Christ, usually shown held on her lap.
smite
Idioms, smite hip and thigh. hip1 (def 9).
copse
noun, a thicket of small trees or bushes; a small wood.
Pimas
noun, a member of an Indian people of southern Arizona and northern Mexico.
smear
noun, an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance, especially a dab of such a substance.
copra
noun, the dried kernel or meat of the coconut from which coconut oil is expressed.
copr-
copes
noun, a long mantle, especially of silk, worn by ecclesiastics over the alb or surplice in processions and on other occasions.
coper
noun, a horse dealer.
pisco
noun, a brandy made in the district near Pisco, a seaport in Peru.
Smart
noun, a sharp local pain, usually superficial, as from a wound, blow, or sting.
TIROS
noun, one of a series of satellites for transmitting television pictures of the earth's cloud cover.
coots
noun, any aquatic bird of the genus Fulica, as F. americana, of North America, and F. atra, of the Old World, characterized by lobate toes and short wings and tail.
piste
noun, a track or trail, as a downhill ski run or a spoor made by a wild animal.
sito-
Metis
noun, any person of mixed ancestry.
sites
noun, the position or location of a town, building, etc., especially as to its environment:
Pitta
noun, any of several brilliantly colored, passerine birds of the family Pittidae, inhabiting dark, Old World, tropical forests.
sitar
noun, a lute of India with a small, pear-shaped body and a long, broad, fretted neck.
coopt
verb (used with object), to elect into a body by the votes of the existing members.
poet.
co-op
noun, a cooperative store, dwelling, program, etc.
coop.
store
noun, an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
Corea
noun, Armando Anthony [ahr-mahn-doh] /ɑrˈmɑn doʊ/ (Show IPA), ("Chick") born 1941, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.
peta-
Corti
noun, Alfonso [al-fon-soh;; Italian ahl-fawn-saw] /ælˈfɒn soʊ;; Italian ɑlˈfɔn sɔ/ (Show IPA), 1822–76, Italian anatomist.
costs
noun, the price paid to acquire, produce, accomplish, or maintain anything:
Peter
noun, penis.
Petit
adjective, small; petty; minor.
Costa
noun, a rib or riblike part.
petos
noun, wahoo3 .
petr-
Petra
noun, an ancient city in SW Jordan: ruined structures carved out of varicolored stratified rock; capital of the Nabataeans and Edomites.
petri
petti
noun, petticoat (def 1).
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.
soars
noun, an act or instance of soaring.
soaps
noun, a substance used for washing and cleansing purposes, usually made by treating a fat with an alkali, as sodium or potassium hydroxide, and consisting chiefly of the sodium or potassium salts of the acids contained in the fat.
piece
noun, a separate or limited portion or quantity of something:
picas
noun, a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
Corse
noun, corpse.
pico-
picot
noun, one of a number of ornamental loops in embroidery, or along the edge of lace, ribbon, etc.
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.
corp.
Corot
noun, Jean Baptiste Camille [zhahn ba-teest ka-mee-yuh] /ʒɑ̃ baˈtist kaˈmi yə/ (Show IPA), 1796–1875, French painter.
corms
noun, an enlarged, fleshy, bulblike base of a stem, as in the crocus.
tires
noun, British Dialect. fatigue.
coria
noun, plural of corium.
cores
CRISP
noun, Chiefly British. potato chip.
pitas
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
crit.
Paris
noun, Matthew, Matthew of Paris.
Otter
noun, any of several aquatic, furbearing, weasellike mammals of the genus Lutra and related genera, having webbed feet and a long, slightly flattened tail.
ottar
noun, attar (def 1).
pares
noun, (of a female) first among equals.
Otomi
noun, a member of an American Indian people of south-central Mexico.
pari-
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.
Paros
noun, a Greek island of the Cyclades, in the S Aegean: noted for its white marble. 77 sq. mi. (200 sq. km).
Soter
noun, Saint, pope a.d. 166?–175?.
sorts
noun, a particular kind, species, variety, class, or group, distinguished by a common character or nature:
spec.
terce
noun, tierce (def 3).
parse
verb (used with object), to analyze (a sentence) in terms of grammatical constituents, identifying the parts of speech, syntactic relations, etc.
ecto-
tests
noun, the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
part.
so-so
adverb, in an indifferent or passable manner; indifferently; tolerably.
spats
noun, a petty quarrel.
Terai
noun, a marshy lowland area in N India and S Nepal, between the Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas.
easts
noun, a cardinal point of the compass, 90° to the right of north. Abbreviation: E.
spare
noun, a spare thing, part, etc., as an extra tire for emergency use.
SPARS
noun, Nautical. a stout pole such as those used for masts, etc.; a mast, yard, boom, gaff, or the like.
term.
pacer
noun, a person or thing that paces.
Croat
noun, a native or inhabitant of Croatia; Croatian.
paces
noun, a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.:
spasm
noun, Pathology. a sudden, abnormal, involuntary muscular contraction, consisting of a continued muscular contraction (tonic spasm) or of a series of alternating muscular contractions and relaxations (clonic spasm)
eases
noun, freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort:
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.
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.
space
noun, the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
pairs
noun, two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
spate
noun, a sudden, almost overwhelming, outpouring:
ottos
noun, a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “rich.”.
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).
terse
adjective, neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language.
Ostia
noun, a town in central Italy, SW of Rome: ruins from 4th century b.c.; site of ancient port of Rome.
testa
noun, the outer, usually hard, integument or coat of a seed.
parts
noun, a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent:
Pasco
noun, a city in S Washington, on the Columbia River.
osmo-
Passe
noun, the numbers 19 through 36 in roulette.
spect
noun, single photon emission computed tomography: a technique for measuring brain function similar to PET.
pass.
pases
noun, (in bullfighting) a maneuver by a bullfighter with the capa or muleta to gain the attention of the bull and to guide the course of its attack.
specs
noun, Usually, specs. specification (def 2).
paseo
noun, a slow, idle, or leisurely walk or stroll.
Osset
noun, a member of an Aryan people of Ossetia whose religion combines features of Islam and Christianity.
Tepic
noun, a city in and the capital of Nayarit, W central Mexico.
spaes
verb (used with object), to prophesy; foretell; predict.
ossia
conjunction, (indicating an alternative, usually easier, version of a passage in a musical score) or; or else.
oste-
tera-
toro
noun, a bull.
stoa
noun, Greek Architecture. a portico, usually a detached portico of considerable length, that is used as a promenade or meeting place.
SOAR
noun, an act or instance of soaring.
tire
noun, British Dialect. fatigue.
Sert
noun, José María [haw-se mah-ree-ah] /hɔˈsɛ mɑˈri ɑ/ (Show IPA), 1876–1945, Spanish painter.
Trot
noun, the gait of a horse, dog, or other quadruped, when trotting.
Tito
noun, Marshal (Josip Broz) 1891–1980, president of Yugoslavia 1953–80.
sirs
noun, a respectful or formal term of address used to a man:
Sere
noun, the series of stages in an ecological succession.
SITA
noun, (in the Ramayana) the wife of Ramachandra, abducted by Ravana and later rescued.
spas
noun, a mineral spring, or a locality in which such springs exist.
tsar
noun, czar.
tort
noun, a wrongful act, not including a breach of contract or trust, that results in injury to another's person, property, reputation, or the like, and for which the injured party is entitled to compensation.
trit
stop
noun, the act of stopping.
tepe
noun, (in Turkey, Iran, and Iraq) tell 2 .
Tore
noun, a torus.
Seta
noun, a stiff hair; bristle or bristlelike part.
toea
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Papua New Guinea, the 100th part of a kina.
Stir
noun, the act of stirring or moving.
teat
noun, the protuberance on the breast or udder in female mammals, except the monotremes, through which the milk ducts discharge; nipple or mammilla.
sipe
verb (used without object), (of liquid) to drip, ooze, or soak through.
torc
noun, torque (def 4).
SPAR
noun, Nautical. a stout pole such as those used for masts, etc.; a mast, yard, boom, gaff, or the like.
sett
noun, Also called pitcher. a small, rectangular paving stone.
SPIM
noun, a type of spam that is sent by means of instant messaging.
spat
noun, a petty quarrel.
stot
noun, a springing gait of certain bovids, as gazelles and antelopes, used especially when running in alarm from a predator.
site
noun, the position or location of a town, building, etc., especially as to its environment:
Sims
noun, William Sowden [soud-n] /ˈsaʊd n/ (Show IPA), 1858–1936, U.S. admiral, born in Canada.
Tiro
noun, tyro.
simp
noun, a fool; simpleton.
ter.
SIPS
noun, an instance of sipping; a small taste of a liquid:
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.
Spee
noun, Maximilian von [mahk-si-mee-lee-ahn fuh n] /ˌmɑk sɪˈmi liˌɑn fən/ (Show IPA), 1861–1941, German admiral.
tits
noun, a titmouse.
SMTP
seps
noun, Simplified Employee Pension: a tax-deferred pension plan for companies with 25 or fewer employees or for self-employed persons, in which an IRA is funded by employer and employee contributions.
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.
sire
noun, the male parent of a quadruped.
SPCA
SMSA
scop
noun, an Old English bard or poet.
sits
verb, (in prescriptions) may it be.
Tori
noun, plural of torus.
Tit.
Seri
noun, a member of an American Indian people of western Sonora state, Mexico, on the Gulf of California.
TOPS
noun, the tops, top1 (def 22).
teem
verb (used with object), Obsolete. to produce (offspring).
tors
noun, a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
sers
noun, a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
Eris
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of discord and the sister of Ares: identified with the Roman goddess Discordia.
Sera
noun, a plural of serum.
spic
noun, a contemptuous term used to refer to a Spanish-American person.
str.
sice
noun, syce.
Trip
noun, a journey or voyage:
SEAS
noun, the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface.
sec.
tarp
noun, tarpaulin.
Sra.
Ste.
sore
noun, a sore spot or place on the body.
tots
noun, a small child.
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.
tets
noun, the Vietnamese New Year celebration, occurring during the first seven days of the first month of the lunar calendar.
SRAM
sics
adverb, so; thus: usually written parenthetically to denote that a word, phrase, passage, etc., that may appear strange or incorrect has been written intentionally or has been quoted verbatim: (sic).
topi
noun, topee.
top-
tete
noun, a city in W Mozambique, on the Zambezi River.
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.
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.
seam
noun, the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.
SCSI
noun, a standard for computer interface ports featuring faster data transmission and greater flexibility than normal ports.
tope
noun, a small shark, Galeorhinus galeus, inhabiting waters along the European coast.
sris
noun, a Hindu title of address prefixed to the name of a deity, holy person, etc.
toot
noun, an act or sound of tooting.
Tasm
sees
noun, the seat, center of authority, office, or jurisdiction of a bishop.
seis
noun, sei whale.
tram
noun, British. a streetcar.
seer
noun, a person who sees; observer.
tics
noun, Pathology. a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face. tic douloureux.
seep
noun, moisture that seeps out; seepage.
TASS
noun, a cup or small goblet, especially an ornamental one.
Seem
verb (used without object), to appear to be, feel, do, etc.:
trap
noun, a contrivance used for catching game or other animals, as a mechanical device that springs shut suddenly.
Star
noun, any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
tart
noun, a small pie filled with cooked fruit or other sweetened preparation, usually having no top crust.
Tate
noun, Sir Henry, 1819–99, English merchant and philanthropist: founder of an art gallery (Tate Gallery) in London, England.
sori
noun, plural of sorus.
tars
noun, any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
tats
verb (used with or without object), to do, or make by, tatting.
Secs
noun, second2 (def 2).
sort
noun, a particular kind, species, variety, class, or group, distinguished by a common character or nature:
Tare
noun, any of various vetches, especially Vicia sativa.
sora
noun, a small, short-billed rail, Porzana carolina, of marshy areas of North America.
Spam
noun, (lowercase) Digital Technology. disruptive online messages, especially commercial messages posted on a computer network or sent as email (often used attributively):
SIAM
noun, former name of Thailand (def 1).
seme
adjective, covered with many small, identical figures.
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.
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.
trim
noun, the condition, order, or fitness of a person or thing for action, work, use, etc.
tact
noun, a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
TOMS
noun, the male of various animals, as the turkey.
spit
noun, saliva, especially when ejected.
tome
noun, a book, especially a very heavy, large, or learned book.
Tame
adjective, changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated:
Trio
noun, a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
taco
noun, Mexican Cookery. an often crisply fried tortilla folded over and filled, as with seasoned chopped meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
scr.
Soma
noun, the body of an organism as contrasted with its germ cells.
toss
noun, an act or instance of tossing.
spae
verb (used with object), to prophesy; foretell; predict.
Tace
noun, tasset.
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.
stet
verb (used with object), to mark (a manuscript, printer's proof, etc.) with the word “stet” or with dots as a direction to let cancelled material remain.
tost
noun, an act or instance of tossing.
sops
noun, a piece of solid food, as bread, for dipping in liquid food.
Tams
noun, tam-o'-shanter.
toom
adjective, empty; vacant.
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.
Soot
noun, a black, carbonaceous substance produced during incomplete combustion of coal, wood, oil, etc., rising in fine particles and adhering to the sides of the chimney or pipe conveying the smoke: also conveyed in the atmosphere to other locations.
SPOT
noun, a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck.
Tape
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
Taos
noun, a Tanoan language spoken in two villages in New Mexico.
Test
noun, the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
Tess
noun, a female given name, form of Theresa.
tamp
verb (used with object), to force in or down by repeated, rather light, strokes:
team
noun, a number of persons forming one of the sides in a game or contest:
tret
noun, (formerly) an allowance for waste, after deduction for tare.
Sem.
some
adverb, (used with numerals and with words expressing degree, extent, etc.) approximately; about:
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.
tri-
sots
noun, a drunkard.
tote
noun, the act or course of toting.
sear
noun, a mark or scar made by searing.
1080
sci.
MatE
noun, a partner in marriage; spouse.
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.
Mac-
Mace
noun, a clublike armor-breaking weapon of war, often with a flanged or spiked metal head, used chiefly in the Middle Ages.
maco
noun, an Egyptian cotton, used especially in the manufacture of hosiery and undergarments.
macs
noun, fellow; bud (a familiar term of address to a man or boy whose name is not known to the speaker).
maes
noun, a female given name, form of Mary.
Mair
adjective, noun, adverb, more.
Mar.
MARC
noun, the grapes contained in the wine press and the residue, as skins and pips, remaining after the juice is expressed.
Mare
noun, a fully mature female horse or other equine animal.
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.
MARS
noun, the ancient Roman god of war and agriculture, identified with the Greek god Ares.
Mart
noun, market; trading center; trade center.
Mass
noun, a body of coherent matter, usually of indefinite shape and often of considerable size:
MCPO
iter
noun, a canal or passage.
mere
noun, Chiefly British Dialect. a lake or pond.
mete
noun, a limiting mark.
met.
mess
noun, a dirty, untidy, or disordered condition:
mesa
noun, a land formation, less extensive than a plateau, having steep walls and a relatively flat top and common in arid and semiarid parts of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico.
mes-
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.
Merc
noun, a mercenary soldier.
mear
noun, mere3 .
MEPA
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.
meas
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.
item
noun, a separate article or particular:
mias
plural, missing in action.
ESIS
Este
noun, a city in NE Italy: medieval fortress; ancient Roman ruins.
est.
esse
noun, being; existence.
esp.
ESOP
noun, a plan under which a company's capital stock is acquired by its employees or workers.
eso-
erst
adverb, before the present time; formerly.
etc.
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.
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).
Eric
noun, Eric the Red.
EPOS
noun, an epic.
ETAS
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
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.
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.
IOTA
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
iso-
isms
noun, a distinctive doctrine, theory, system, or practice:
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.”.
imps
noun, a little devil or demon; an evil spirit.
Etta
noun, a female given name, form of Henrietta.
Imp.
IMCO
ices
noun, the solid form of water, produced by freezing; frozen water.
Ice.
ICAO
ette
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.
scar
noun, a mark left by a healed wound, sore, or burn.
epic
noun, an epic poem.
Omri
noun, a king of Israel and the father of Ahab. I Kings 16:16–28.
MSPE
MSSc
MSTS
OAPC
oast
noun, a kiln for drying hops or malt.
OATS
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
ocas
noun, a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
Oct.
OEEC
Oise
noun, a river in W Europe, flowing SW from S Belgium through N France to the Seine, near Paris. 186 miles (300 km) long.
Oita
noun, a seaport on NE Kyushu, in S Japan.
Omar
noun, a male given name.
Omer
noun, a Hebrew unit of dry measure, the tenth part of an ephah.
omit
verb (used with object), to leave out; fail to include or mention:
OOPS
interjection, (used to express mild dismay, chagrin, surprise, etc., as at one's own mistake, a clumsy act, or social blunder.)
MSEE
Orca
noun, the killer whale, Orcinus orca.
Osee
noun, Hosea.
osar
noun, plural of os3 .
orts
noun, Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
oro-
Orem
noun, a city in N Utah.
orcs
noun, any of several cetaceans, as a grampus.
oras
noun, plural of os2 .
o-os
noun, any of several species of Hawaiian honey eaters of the genus Moho, especially the extinct M. nobilis, of the island of Hawaii, that had black plumage and two tufts of yellow plumes used to make ceremonial robes for the Hawaiian kings.
opts
Verb phrases, opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
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.
Oost
noun, Jacob van [yah-kawp vahn] /ˈyɑ kɔp vɑn/ (Show IPA), 1600?–71, and his son, Jacob van, 1639?–1713, Flemish painters.
MSIE
msec
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.
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.
moit
noun, a foreign particle found in wool, as a burr, twig, or seed.
moat
noun, a deep, wide trench, usually filled with water, surrounding the rampart of a fortified place, as a town or a castle.
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.
mitt
noun, Baseball. a rounded glove with one internal section for the four fingers and another for the thumb and having the side next to the palm of the hand protected by a thick padding, used by catchers. a somewhat similar glove but with less padding and having sections for the thumb and one or two fingers, used by first basemen. Compare baseball glove.
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.
mise
noun, a settlement or agreement.
moos
noun, a mooing sound.
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
MICE
noun, plural of mouse.
Moor
noun, a tract of open, peaty, wasteland, often overgrown with heath, common in high latitudes and altitudes where drainage is poor; heath.
moot
noun, an assembly of the people in early England exercising political, administrative, and judicial powers.
MSCP
most
noun, the greatest quantity, amount, or degree; the utmost:
MSCE
MSAE
Mrs.
plural, a title of respect prefixed to the surname or full name of a married woman:
Mott
noun, John Raleigh, 1865–1955, U.S. religious leader: Nobel Peace Prize 1946.
mots
noun, a pithy or witty remark; bon mot.
mote
noun, a small particle or speck, especially of dust.
Moss
noun, any tiny, leafy-stemmed, flowerless plant of the class Musci, reproducing by spores and growing in tufts, sods, or mats on moist ground, tree trunks, rocks, etc.
mope
noun, a person who mopes or is given to moping.
Mort
noun, Hunting. the note played on a hunting horn signifying that the animal hunted has been killed.
Moro
noun, a member of any of the various tribes of Muslim Malays in the southern Philippines.
more
noun, an additional quantity, amount, or number:
Mora
noun, the unit of time equivalent to the ordinary or normal short sound or syllable.
MOpt
mops
noun, a bundle of coarse yarn, a sponge, or other absorbent material, fastened at the end of a stick or handle for washing floors, dishes, etc.
epit
epi-
OSSA
noun, plural of os1 .
Asti
noun, a city in the Piedmont region of Italy, S of Turin: center of wine-producing region.
ARIS
Arm.
arms
noun, the upper limb of the human body, especially the part extending from the shoulder to the wrist.
arse
noun, ass2 (defs 1, 2).
art.
asc-
asci
noun, plural of ascus.
Aser
noun, Asher (def 1).
Asir
noun, a district in SW Saudi Arabia.
asis
ASME
asps
noun, any of several venomous snakes, especially the Egyptian cobra or the horned viper.
asse
noun, Cape fox.
ASSR
ASTM
ARCO
adverb, (of the performance of a passage for stringed instruments) with the bow.
Cami
noun, camisole (def 1).
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.
Came
noun, a slender, grooved bar of lead for holding together the pieces of glass in windows of latticework or stained glass.
att.
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:
atic
ates
atm.
Ares
noun, the ancient Greek god of war, a son of Zeus and Hera, identified by the Romans with Mars.
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.
CASE
noun, an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something:
aesc
noun, ash2 (def 3).
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
aet.
aer-
Ames
noun, a city in central Iowa.
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:
Acis
noun, the lover of Galatea, killed by Polyphemus out of jealousy.
ARCS
noun, Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
aits
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
amic
adjective, of or relating to an amide or amine.
apts
plural, apartment.
amt.
apt.
plural, apartment.
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.
Apr.
apo-
Apis
noun, a sacred bull worshiped at Memphis: identified originally with Ptah and later assimilated with Osiris to form the Ptolemaic Serapis.
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.
Amri
noun, Omri.
Amie
noun, a female friend.
AMPS
noun, ampere.
amp.
Amos
noun, a Minor Prophet of the 8th century b.c.
Amor
noun, Cupid.
Amis
noun, Kingsley, 1922–95, English novelist.
Amir
noun, emir.
CART
noun, a heavy two-wheeled vehicle, commonly without springs, drawn by mules, oxen, or the like, used for the conveyance of heavy goods.
Cass
noun, Lewis, 1782–1866, U.S. statesman.
Emp.
ctr.
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.
corm
noun, an enlarged, fleshy, bulblike base of a stem, as in the crocus.
Cort
cose
verb (used without object), coze.
coss
noun, kos.
Cost
noun, the price paid to acquire, produce, accomplish, or maintain anything:
Cote
noun, a shelter, coop, or small shed for sheep, pigs, pigeons, etc.
CRAM
noun, Informal. the act of cramming for an examination.
crap
noun, Vulgar. excrement. an act of defecation.
crat
Cree
noun, a member of a North American Indian people of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Montana.
Cres
crip
noun, a term used to refer to a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs.
crop
noun, the cultivated produce of the ground, while growing or when gathered:
cts.
Cor.
Eire
noun, the Irish name of Ireland.
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.
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
emes
noun, friend.
EEOC
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.
ect-
eco-
eats
noun, eats, Informal. food.
East
noun, a cardinal point of the compass, 90° to the right of north. Abbreviation: E.
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.
Cora
noun, Classical Mythology. Kore.
Copt
noun, a member of the Coptic Church.
cast
noun, act of casting or throwing.
cera
noun, (in prescriptions) wax.
Ceto
Cete
noun, a number of badgers together.
Ceta
noun, Comprehensive Employment and Training Act.
cet-
cess
noun, British. a tax, assessment, or lien.
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.
ceps
noun, an edible mushroom, Boletus edulis, that grows wild under pine or other evergreen trees: prized for its flavor.
cir.
cepe
noun, cep.
cees
noun, the letter C.
Catt
noun, Carrie Chapman Lane, 1859–1947, U.S. leader in women's suffrage movements.
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.
cat.
ciao
interjection, (used as a word of greeting or parting): hello; goodbye; so long; see you later.
cire
noun, a brilliant, highly glazed surface produced on fabrics by subjecting them to a wax, heat, and calendering treatment.
Cope
noun, a long mantle, especially of silk, worn by ecclesiastics over the alb or surplice in processions and on other occasions.
coma
noun, a state of prolonged unconsciousness, including a lack of response to stimuli, from which it is impossible to rouse a person.
coot
noun, any aquatic bird of the genus Fulica, as F. americana, of North America, and F. atra, of the Old World, characterized by lobate toes and short wings and tail.
Coos
noun, a language of a group of American Indians indigenous to the coast of Oregon.
coom
noun, soot; coal dust; smut.
COMS
noun, Trademark. Comedy Central: a cable television channel.
Como
noun, Lake, a lake in N Italy, in Lombardy. 35 miles (56 km) long; 56 sq. mi. (145 sq. km).
come
noun, Slang: Vulgar. semen.
Com.
cis-
coir
noun, the prepared fiber of the husk of the coconut fruit, used in making rope, matting, etc.
coat
noun, an outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body:
CMOS
noun, complementary metal oxide semiconductor.
cite
noun, citation (defs 7, 8).
cit.
cist
noun, a box or chest, especially for sacred utensils.
osis
Mic.
RCMP
pise
noun, rammed earth.
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.
Rom.
Piet
noun, Scot. a magpie.
Pima
noun, a member of an Indian people of southern Arizona and northern Mexico.
PIMS
plural, personal information manager.
rocs
noun, a bird of enormous size and strength.
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.
Roca
noun, Cape, a cape in W Portugal, near Lisbon: the western extremity of continental Europe.
Pisa
noun, a city in NW Italy, on the Arno River: leaning tower.
roam
noun, an act or instance of roaming; a ramble.
PICS
noun, a movie.
piss
noun, urine.
rite
noun, a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use:
pita
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
RITA
noun, the Vedic concept of cosmic and social order.
rit.
Pitt
noun, William, 1st Earl of Chatham, 1708–78, British statesman.
Rise
noun, an act or instance of rising.
poco
adverb, somewhat; rather:
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.
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.
RIPS
noun, a rent made by ripping; tear.
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.
pice
noun, a former bronze coin of British India, one quarter of an anna. Compare pie5 .
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.
Perm
noun, permanent (def 4).
pct.
pear
noun, the edible fruit, typically rounded but elongated and growing smaller toward the stem, of a tree, Pyrus communis, of the rose family.
Root
noun, a part of the body of a plant that develops, typically, from the radicle and grows downward into the soil, anchoring the plant and absorbing nutriment and moisture.
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.
Pecs
noun, a city in SW Hungary.
room
noun, a portion of space within a building or other structure, separated by walls or partitions from other parts:
'roo
noun, kangaroo.
Peer
noun, a person of the same legal status:
pees
noun, the letter p.
per.
pere
noun, father.
Pers
Pica
noun, a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
roms
noun, a Gypsy man or boy.
romp
noun, a lively or boisterous frolic.
Rome
noun, Harold (Jacob) 1908–1993, U.S. lyricist and composer.
Roma
noun, Rome.
peso
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mexico, and the Philippines, equal to 100 centavos.
Pest
noun, an annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; nuisance.
Pet.
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.
pias
noun, a female given name.
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.
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).
Rosa
noun, Salvator [sahl-vah-tawr] /ˈsɑl vɑˌtɔr/ (Show IPA), 1615–73, Italian painter and poet.
pro-
prao
noun, proa.
prat
noun, the buttocks.
pre-
rasp
noun, an act of rasping.
prec
pree
noun, a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling.
prie
noun, a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling.
rase
verb (used with object), raze.
rapt
noun, a quick, smart, or light blow:
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.
RAMP
noun, a sloping surface connecting two levels; incline.
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.
RATO
noun, rocket-assisted takeoff.
prs.
PSAT
rami
noun, plural of ramus.
psec
psia
Rais
noun, Gilles de, Retz, Gilles de Laval, Baron de.
psis
noun, the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ).
RACE
noun, a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
psst
interjection, (used to attract someone's attention in an unobtrusive manner.)
Ptas
plural, peseta.
pts.
rate
noun, the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation:
pram
noun, perambulator.
Rima
noun, a female given name.
Pori
noun, a seaport in W Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia.
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.
Pomo
noun, the postmodern movement; postmodernism.
poms
noun, pommy.
poor
noun, (used with a plural verb) poor persons collectively (usually preceded by the):
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.
Rice
noun, the starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food.
RIAS
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
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.
rete
noun, a pierced plate on an astrolabe, having projections whose points correspond to the fixed stars.
pore
noun, a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.
rest
noun, the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep:
reps
noun, a transversely corded fabric of wool, silk, rayon, or cotton.
pot.
repo
noun, a repurchase agreement.
Rep.
rems
noun, the quantity of ionizing radiation whose biological effect is equal to that produced by one roentgen of x-rays.
reit
noun, real-estate investment trust.
pos.
pose
noun, a bodily attitude or posture:
Reis
plural noun, a former money of account of Portugal and Brazil.
Rees
noun, reeve3 .
recs
noun, recreation.
reap
verb (used with object), to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
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)
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.
pies
noun, plural of pi2 .
ROSE
noun, any of the wild or cultivated, usually prickly-stemmed, pinnate-leaved, showy-flowered shrubs of the genus Rosa. Compare rose family.
pams
noun, the jack of clubs, especially in a form of loo in which it is the best trump.
rote
noun, routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure:
Roti
noun, roast.
roto
noun, rotogravure.
same
Idioms, all the same, notwithstanding; nevertheless: of no difference; immaterial:
Otis
noun, Elisha Graves, 1811–61, U.S. inventor.
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.
oto-
Sam.
pam.
rpt.
Sat.
Otoe
noun, Oto.
Sais
noun, an ancient city in N Egypt, on the Nile delta: an ancient capital of Lower Egypt.
par.
Sacs
noun, a baglike structure in an animal, plant, or fungus, as one containing fluid.
Saco
noun, a city in SW Maine.
Pare
noun, Ambroise [ahn-brwaz] /ɑ̃ˈbrwaz/ (Show IPA), 1510–90, French surgeon.
sati
noun, a Hindu practice whereby a widow immolates herself on the funeral pyre of her husband: now abolished by law.
Otto
noun, attar (def 1).
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.
scam
noun, a confidence game or other fraudulent scheme, especially for making a quick profit; swindle.
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.
ROTS
noun, the process of rotting.
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.
Ross
noun, the rough exterior of bark.
Samp
noun, coarsely ground corn.
otic
adjective, of or relating to the ear; auricular.
PACT
noun, an agreement, covenant, or compact:
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.
pair
noun, two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
Pate
noun, the crown or top of the head.
pat.
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.
Sams
noun, a male given name, form of Samuel.
pacs
noun, pack1 (def 1).
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.
pars
noun, (in prescriptions) a part.
SASE
PACE
noun, a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.:
Sami
noun, Lapp.
Past
noun, the time gone by:
CPR
ACS
sc.
AIC
CPO
Tim
noun, a male given name, form of Timothy.
CPM
ACP
Tro
CPS
COP
noun, a police officer.
CPI
REC
noun, recreation.
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.
REA
AEC
RCT
RAS
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
COS
noun, romaine.
RCA
ACT
noun, anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
ae.
COT
noun, a light portable bed, especially one of canvas on a folding frame.
AES
noun, any of various early forms of bronze or copper money used in ancient Rome. Compare as2 (def 1).
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.
CPA
Ree
noun, reeve3 .
ACE
noun, a playing card or die marked with or having the value indicated by a single spot:
CRT
SCM
RMS
plural, ream.
TSI
EAS
noun, the Akkadian god of wisdom, the son of Apsu and father of Marduk: the counterpart of Enki.
Rae
noun, John, 1813–93, Scottish surgeon and Arctic explorer.
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.
eat
noun, eats, Informal. food.
RPS
ec-
ECA
ECM
RMA
TES
noun, ti1 .
EEC
EEO
TSS
RIP
noun, a rent made by ripping; tear.
eir
EIS
eme
noun, friend.
Re.
RCS
RCP
Rai
noun, a style of Algerian popular music played on electric guitar, synthesizer, and percussion instruments.
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.
Ar.
CSO
Rap
noun, a quick, smart, or light blow:
TIC
noun, Pathology. a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face. tic douloureux.
TIA
trp
ac-
CRP
CRS
AIM
noun, the act of aiming or directing anything at or toward a particular point or target.
ap-
CSA
CSR
EAM
tet
noun, the Vietnamese New Year celebration, occurring during the first seven days of the first month of the lunar calendar.
CST
CTA
cte
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).
Am.
eo-
EOM
ETA
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
ea.
TSE
COO
noun, a cooing sound.
toe
noun, one of the terminal digits of the human foot.
SAR
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.
cp.
ARP
noun, Bill, pen name of Smith, Charles Henry.
cr.
cs.
RPM
ct.
CAI
RPO
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.
se-
Co.
Tor
noun, a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
sea
noun, the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface.
SCP
RAM
noun, a male sheep.
Rs.
ROI
ARC
noun, Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
RSA
ROE
noun, the mass of eggs, or spawn, within the ovarian membrane of the female fish.
ARS
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.
RSS
TPI
ASS
noun, a long-eared, slow, patient, sure-footed domesticated mammal, Equus asinus, related to the horse, used chiefly as a beast of burden.
ASP
noun, any of several venomous snakes, especially the Egyptian cobra or the horned viper.
Aso
noun, Mount, a volcanic mountain in Japan, in central Kyushu, noted for its vast caldera. 5223 feet (1593 meters).
ast
tot
noun, a small child.
ROP
ASM
ROT
noun, the process of rotting.
at.
TPM
ca.
Tpr
ATC
tr.
tra
SCS
ASI
ase
ATP
ATS
noun, a money of account of Laos, the 100th part of a kip.
RSE
APS
SAP
noun, the juice or vital circulating fluid of a plant, especially of a woody plant.
ait
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
RIM
noun, the outer edge, border, margin, or brink of something, especially of a circular object.
AME
See
noun, the seat, center of authority, office, or jurisdiction of a bishop.
AMC
CIA
CIE
CIM
Tom
noun, the male of various animals, as the turkey.
CIP
Ria
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
SAE
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.
ASR
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.
SEI
noun, sei whale.
CMA
TMO
res
noun, an object or thing; matter.
AIR
noun, a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
REM
noun, the quantity of ionizing radiation whose biological effect is equal to that produced by one roentgen of x-rays.
AMI
noun, a friend, especially a male friend.
too
Idioms, only too. only (def 10).
rt.
rm.
plural, ream.
CAR
noun, an automobile.
ROC
noun, a bird of enormous size and strength.
rte
RTS
API
abbreviation, Also, A.P.I. American Petroleum Institute.
CAS
verb (used with or without object), to call, as to call an animal toward one; urge forward by calling.
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.
ROA
RMC
APC
SAC
noun, a baglike structure in an animal, plant, or fungus, as one containing fluid.
aor
AMS
So.
Sp.
CEA
cee
noun, the letter C.
SRO
CEO
cep
noun, an edible mushroom, Boletus edulis, that grows wild under pine or other evergreen trees: prized for its flavor.
ote
PSI
noun, the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ).
TTS
PCM
MOS
noun, moment (def 1).
pea
noun, the round, edible seed of a widely cultivated plant, Pisum sativum, of the legume family.
MOT
noun, a pithy or witty remark; bon mot.
SOP
noun, a piece of solid food, as bread, for dipping in liquid food.
PCS
MPA
MPE
Mr.
plural, mister: a title of respect prefixed to a man's name or position:
MRA
MRE
MRI
MRP
MSA
pee
noun, the letter p.
PCI
MSE
MSI
PAS
noun, a step or series of steps in ballet.
MST
Mt.
MTI
MTO
MTP
MTS
Sta
St.
SST
Soo
noun, the, Canadian. Sault Ste. Marie.
MOR
SSM
MIE
SMA
MEC
noun, a pimp; mack.
pis
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
Meo
noun, Miao (def 1).
MEP
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.
EMR
pim
plural, personal information manager.
mi.
MI5
noun, the government's security and counterespionage service that works in liaison with Scotland Yard's Special Branch.
MI6
noun, the government's secret intelligence service.
SMS
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:
MIP
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.
STM
MIR
noun, a village commune of peasant farmers in prerevolutionary Russia.
PIC
noun, a movie.
PIA
noun, a female given name.
SOC
noun, sociology or a class or course in sociology.
MIT
STI
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.
MOC
noun, moccasin.
Moe
noun, a male given name, form of Morris or Moses.
MOI
pes
noun, a foot or footlike part.
moo
noun, a mooing sound.
SSR
SSI
MEA
noun, an acknowledgment of one's responsibility for a fault or error.
OPS
noun, the ancient Roman goddess of plenty, and the wife of Saturn and mother of Jupiter: identified with the Greek goddess Rhea.
PAC
noun, pack1 (def 1).
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.
oo-
o-o
noun, any of several species of Hawaiian honey eaters of the genus Moho, especially the extinct M. nobilis, of the island of Hawaii, that had black plumage and two tufts of yellow plumes used to make ceremonial robes for the Hawaiian kings.
PTO
pt.
Ps.
OOT
OPA
ope
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
Pr.
pm.
OPM
opt
Verb phrases, opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
Om.
PEI
noun, I(eoh) M(ing) [yoh ming] /yoʊ mɪŋ/ (Show IPA), born 1917, U.S. architect, born in China.
Ora
noun, plural of os2 .
orc
noun, any of several cetaceans, as a grampus.
pc.
Pa.
Ore
noun, a metal-bearing mineral or rock, or a native metal, that can be mined at a profit.
ORT
noun, Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
OTS
ose
OSO
OSP
OSS
ot-
oma
plural, a noun suffix used to form names of tumors, of the kind specified by the base:
OIt
SSE
OAP
SSC
SSA
ss.
Oc.
SRS
SRI
noun, a Hindu title of address prefixed to the name of a deity, holy person, etc.
op.
OSA
Sr.
spt
SPS
OTC
OAO
SOS
noun, any call for help:
SPA
noun, a mineral spring, or a locality in which such springs exist.
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.
OAS
OAT
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
SPR
sot
noun, a drunkard.
Oca
noun, a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
OCR
OCS
OEM
OEO
OES
noun, the fifteenth letter of the English alphabet, a vowel.
oic
OIr
PIT
noun, a naturally formed or excavated hole or cavity in the ground:
PIO
MCR
Ia.
TCS
TCA
PSA
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).
ETO
ETR
ETS
TAT
verb (used with or without object), to do, or make by, tatting.
ics
IRA
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
io-
IAS
PSC
ICA
noun, Portuguese name of Putumayo.
ier
IOC
ior
Ios
noun, a small hawk, Buteo solitarius, having two plumage phases and occurring only on the island of Hawaii, where it is a rare species and the only living indigenous bird of prey.
IOT
IPA
TAR
noun, any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
IPM
IPO
ipr
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.
ess
noun, the letter S, s.
Ir.
tee
noun, the letter T or t.
EMS
noun, the letter M, m.
EMT
EOE
EOS
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of the dawn, identified by the Romans with Aurora.
Ep.
EPA
PTT
EPS
EPT
ERA
noun, a period of time marked by distinctive character, events, etc.:
ERE
preposition, conjunction, before.
SES
noun, the syllable used for the seventh tone of a scale and sometimes for the tone B.
ESR
TEC
noun, detective.
PTA
plural, peseta.
PST
interjection, (used to attract someone's attention in an unobtrusive manner.)
ERP
ERS
noun, ervil.
PSS
ERT
ESA
Esc
ese
OTA
PSE
IPS
PRC
IRC
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:
POA
Tai
noun, any of several sparoid fishes of the Pacific Ocean, as Pagrus major (red tai) a food fish of Japan.
TAE
preposition, to.
SIR
noun, a respectful or formal term of address used to a man:
ITO
noun, Prince Hirobumi [hee-raw-boo-mee] /ˈhi rɔˈbu mi/ (Show IPA), 1841–1909, Japanese statesman.
POC
POE
noun, Edgar Allan, 1809–49, U.S. poet, short-story writer, and critic.
SIT
verb, (in prescriptions) may it be.
Mc-
Me.
MS.
plural, manuscript.
Mao
PRA
poi
noun, a Hawaiian dish made of the root of the taro baked, pounded, moistened, and fermented.
MIA
plural, missing in action.
POM
noun, pommy.
MAE
noun, a female given name, form of Mary.
sis
noun, sister.
Mo.
POR
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.
TAM
noun, tam-o'-shanter.
MSC
ism
noun, a distinctive doctrine, theory, system, or practice:
TAP
noun, a light but audible blow:
ISA
STP
SIP
noun, an instance of sipping; a small taste of a liquid:
ise
TAO
noun, (in philosophical Taoism) that in virtue of which all things happen or exist.
MCP
ISR
Is.
noun, (used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
ist
MCI
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.
ITA
IRS
ITC
ite
PMT
mas
noun, mother1 .
IRO
TT
PO
noun, a chamber pot.
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.
A.
noun, Agnolo (di Cosimo di Mariano) [ah-nyaw-law dee kaw-zee-maw dee mah-ryah-naw] /ˈɑ nyɔ lɔ di ˈkɔ zi mɔ di mɑˈryɑ nɔ/ (Show IPA), 1502–72, Italian painter.
PI
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
RC
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.
PE
noun, the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
AO
RI
R.
E.
noun, Edward (St. John) 1925–2000, U.S. writer and illustrator.
CM
SA
O.
TP
IP
RP
RO
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.
OE
noun, oy2 .
TM
ic
i.
S.
TI
noun, the syllable for the seventh tone of a diatonic scale.
OA
SM
MP
M.
et
verb, a simple past tense of eat.
TC
MA
noun, mother1 .
TE
noun, ti1 .
SI
noun, the syllable used for the seventh tone of a scale and sometimes for the tone B.
ee
EI
TA
noun, the 16th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
er
interjection, (used to express or represent a pause, hesitation, uncertainty, etc.).
T1
t.
CE
RA
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
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