Anagrams of recapitalization

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capitalization
noun, the act or process of capitalizing.
antiparticle
noun, a particle all of whose properties, as mass, spin, or charge, have the same magnitude as but, where appropriate, the opposite sign of a specific elementary particle; neutral pions, photons, and gravitons are considered to be their own antiparticles: Compare antimatter, annihilation (def 3).
pictorialize
verb (used with object), to make pictorial; illustrate or represent with or as if with pictures.
laterization
noun, the weathering process by which rock is changed to laterite.
Italianizer
noun, a person or thing that Italianizes:
altercation
noun, a heated or angry dispute; noisy argument or controversy.
tropicalize
verb (used with object), to make tropical, as in character or appearance.
replication
noun, a reply; answer.
ratiocinate
verb (used without object), to reason; carry on a process of reasoning.
retaliation
noun, the act of retaliating; return of like for like; reprisal.
realization
noun, the making or being made real of something imagined, planned, etc.
rationalize
verb (used with object), to ascribe (one's acts, opinions, etc.) to causes that superficially seem reasonable and valid but that actually are unrelated to the true, possibly unconscious and often less creditable or agreeable causes.
politician
noun, a person who is active in party politics.
triplicate
noun, one of three identical items, especially copies of typewritten material.
point-lace
noun, lace made with a needle rather than with bobbins; needlepoint.
politicize
verb (used with object), to bring a political character or flavor to; make political:
anticipate
verb (used with object), to realize beforehand; foretaste or foresee:
tinctorial
adjective, pertaining to coloring or dyeing.
antipoetic
adjective, of or relating to elements or techniques used in a poem not conventionally thought to be suitable or traditional.
Palatinate
noun, the. either of two historic regions of Germany that constituted an electorate of the Holy Roman Empire: one (Lower Palatinate, or Rhine Palatinate, ) is now part of Rhineland-Palatinate and the other (Upper Palatinate, ) is now part of Bavaria.
pratincole
noun, any of several limicoline birds of the genus Glareola, of the Eastern Hemisphere, having a short bill, long, narrow, pointed wings, and a forked tail.
alipterion
noun, (in an ancient Roman bath) a room for anointment.
capitalize
verb (used with object), to write or print in capital letters letters or with an initial capital letter.
actinolite
noun, a variety of amphibole, occurring in greenish bladed crystals or in masses.
laceration
noun, the result of lacerating; a rough, jagged tear.
natatorial
adjective, pertaining to, adapted for, or characterized by swimming:
Italianize
verb (used with object), to make Italian, especially in manner, character, etc.
planetaria
noun, an apparatus or model representing the planetary system.
Italianate
adjective, Italianized; conforming to the Italian type or style or to Italian customs, manners, etc.
recitation
noun, an act of reciting.
capitation
noun, a numbering or assessing by the head.
partialize
verb (used with object), to bias.
Capitoline
adjective, of or relating to the Capitoline or to the ancient temple of Jupiter that stood on this hill.
tritanopia
noun, a defect of vision in which the retina fails to respond to blue and yellow.
patriciate
noun, the patrician class.
alteration
noun, the act or process of altering; the state of being altered:
Orientalia
plural noun, books, manuscripts, and other objects pertaining to the Orient and Oriental art, culture, history, folklore, or the like.
latticinio
noun, an opaque, white glass first produced in Venice during the Renaissance, often used in thread form to decorate clear glass pieces.
italicize
verb (used with object), to print in italic type.
lactation
noun, the secretion or formation of milk.
natatoria
noun, a swimming pool, especially one that is indoors.
platinize
verb (used with object), to coat or plate with metallic platinum.
laciniate
adjective, cut into narrow, irregular lobes; slashed; jagged.
triticale
noun, a hybrid produced by crossing wheat, Triticum aestivum, and rye, Secale cereale.
Cleopatra
noun, 69–30 b.c, queen of Egypt 51–49, 48–30.
air-lance
noun, a lance using an air blast.
perinatal
adjective, occurring during or pertaining to the phase surrounding the time of birth, from the twentieth week of gestation to the twenty-eighth day of newborn life.
porcelain
noun, a strong, vitreous, translucent ceramic material, biscuit-fired at a low temperature, the glaze then fired at a very high temperature.
lazaretto
noun, a hospital for those affected with contagious diseases, especially leprosy.
natrolite
noun, a white or colorless zeolite mineral, a hydrous silicate of sodium and aluminum, Na 2 Al 2 Si 3 O 10 ⋅2H 2 O, often occurring in acicular crystals.
iteration
noun, the act of repeating; a repetition.
rationale
noun, the fundamental reason or reasons serving to account for something.
anorectal
adjective, of, relating to, or associated with the anus and rectum.
platinate
noun, Chemistry. a salt of platinic acid.
carnotite
noun, a yellow, earthy, hydrous potassium uranium vanadate: an ore of uranium.
anaptotic
adjective, (of languages) tending to become uninflected, in accordance with a theory that languages evolve from uninflected to inflected and back.
analeptic
noun, a pharmacological substance that stimulates the central nervous system and also acts as an anticonvulsant.
narcotize
verb (used with object), to subject to or treat with a narcotic; stupefy.
patriotic
adjective, of, like, suitable for, or characteristic of a patriot.
one-a-cat
noun, one old cat.
totalizer
noun, a person or thing that totals.
tin-plate
noun, thin iron or steel sheet coated with tin.
potential
noun, possibility; potentiality:
patronize
verb (used with object), to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
partition
noun, a division into or distribution in portions or shares.
Antipater
noun, 398?–319 b.c, Macedonian statesman and general: regent of Macedonia 334–323.
Patrician
noun, a person of noble or high rank; aristocrat.
Claretian
noun, a member of the “Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary,” founded in Spain in 1849, and devoted chiefly to missionary work.
lactonize
verb (used with or without object), to change into a lactone.
Platinite
parotitic
adjective, of or relating to parotitis.
ancipital
anti-icer
noun, a device used to prevent the forming of ice, as on an airplane propeller.
reptilian
noun, a reptile.
Placentia
noun, a town in S California.
acropetal
adjective, (of an inflorescence) developing upward, toward the apex.
triclinia
noun, a couch extending along three sides of a table, for reclining on at meals.
Canaletto
noun, Antonio [ahn-taw-nyaw] /ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), (Canale) 1697–1768, Italian painter.
Catalonia
noun, a region in NE Spain, bordering on France and the Mediterranean: formerly a province.
Platonize
verb (used without object), to follow or adopt the doctrines of Plato.
plein-air
adjective, pertaining to a manner or style of painting developed chiefly in France in the mid-19th century, characterized by the representation of the luminous effects of natural light and atmosphere as contrasted with the artificial light and absence of the sense of air or atmosphere associated with paintings produced in the studio.
Catanzaro
ice-plant
noun, a plant, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, native to the Mediterranean region, having fleshy leaves that are covered with glistening vesicles and are sometimes eaten as greens.
cataplane
noun, an aircraft designed to be launched by a catapult.
intricate
adjective, having many interrelated parts or facets; entangled or involved:
Aaronical
adjective, Aaronic.
Centralia
noun, a city in central Illinois.
plication
noun, the act or procedure of folding.
recaption
noun, the taking back without violence of one's property or a member of one's family or household unlawfully in the possession or custody of another.
tantalize
verb (used with object), to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.
prolactin
noun, an anterior pituitary polypeptide hormone that stimulates lactation by the mammary glands at parturition in mammals, the activity of the crop in birds, and in some mammalian species the production of progesterone by the corpus luteum.
catatonia
noun, a syndrome seen most frequently in schizophrenia, characterized by muscular rigidity and mental stupor, sometimes alternating with great excitement and confusion.
cantorial
adjective, of or relating to a cantor.
cat-train
noun, a train of sleds and other vehicles mounted on runners, the whole procession drawn by a tractor with caterpillar treads.
tricotine
noun, cavalry twill.
pictorial
noun, a periodical in which pictures constitute an important feature.
aplanatic
adjective, free from spherical aberration and coma.
racialize
verb (used with object), to impose a racial interpretation on; place in a racial context.
Petrolina
noun, a city in NE Brazil.
polianite
noun, a variety of pyrolusite, MnO 2 , having well-developed crystals.
pancratia
noun, (in ancient Greece) an athletic contest combining wrestling and boxing.
pancreat-
atrazine
noun, a white crystalline compound, C 8 H 14 N 5 Cl, used as an herbicide to control weeds, especially in corn crops.
Tirolean
noun, a native or inhabitant of the Tyrol.
Atlantic
noun, Atlantic Ocean.
Platonic
adjective, of, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or his doctrines:
atropine
noun, a poisonous crystalline alkaloid, C 17 H 23 NO 3 , obtained from belladonna and other plants of the nightshade family, that prevents the response of various body structures to certain types of nerve stimulation: used chiefly to relieve spasms, to lessen secretions, and, topically, to dilate the pupil of the eye.
replicon
noun, any genetic element that can regulate and effect its own replication from initiation to completion.
apocrine
adjective, of or relating to certain glands whose secretions are acted upon by bacteria to produce the characteristic odor of perspiration (distinguished from eccrine).
optician
noun, a person who makes or sells eyeglasses and, usually, contact lenses, for remedying defects of vision in accordance with the prescriptions of ophthalmologists and optometrists.
Caroline
noun, a female given name.
Carolina
noun, a former English colony on the Atlantic coast of North America: officially divided into North Carolina and South Carolina in 1729.
particle
noun, a minute portion, piece, fragment, or amount; a tiny or very small bit:
literati
plural noun, persons of scholarly or literary attainments; intellectuals.
parlance
noun, a way or manner of speaking; vernacular; idiom:
platino-
reaction
noun, a reverse movement or tendency; an action in a reverse direction or manner.
Reptilia
noun, the class comprising the reptiles.
reactant
noun, a person or thing that reacts.
Oriental
noun, (usually initial capital letter) Older Use: Usually Disparaging and Offensive. a native or inhabitant of the Orient, or East.
Atticize
verb (used with object), to make conformable to Attic usage.
partizan
noun, partisan2 .
Poincare
noun, Jules Henri [zhyl ahn-ree] /ʒül ɑ̃ˈri/ (Show IPA), 1854–1912, French mathematician.
apiarian
adjective, relating to bees or to the breeding and care of bees.
loricate
adjective, covered with a lorica.
trapezia
noun, Geometry. (in Euclidean geometry) any rectilinear quadrilateral plane figure not a parallelogram. a quadrilateral plane figure of which no two sides are parallel. British. trapezoid (def 1a).
Citation
noun, Military. mention of a soldier or a unit in orders, usually for gallantry:
parietal
noun, Anatomy. any of several parts in the parietal region of the skull, especially the parietal bone.
Politian
noun, (Angelo Poliziano) 1454–94, Italian classical scholar, teacher, and poet.
open-air
noun, the outdoors.
Palencia
noun, a city in Castilla y León, N Spain.
paranoia
noun, Psychiatry. a mental disorder characterized by systematized delusions and the projection of personal conflicts, which are ascribed to the supposed hostility of others, sometimes progressing to disturbances of consciousness and aggressive acts believed to be performed in self-defense or as a mission.
polarize
verb (used with object), to cause polarization in.
rat-tail
noun, grenadier (def 4).
parazoan
noun, any member of a group of invertebrates comprising the phylum Porifera, the sponges.
triplane
relation
noun, an existing connection; a significant association between or among things:
tractile
adjective, capable of being drawn out in length; ductile.
Palatine
noun, a vassal exercising royal privileges in a province; a count or earl palatine.
traction
noun, the adhesive friction of a body on some surface, as a wheel on a rail or a tire on a road.
rational
noun, Mathematics. rational number.
antipole
noun, the opposite pole.
cilantro
noun, the strong-scented leaves of the coriander plant, used in salads or to flavor and garnish food.
triazole
noun, any of a group of four compounds containing three nitrogen and two carbon atoms arranged in a five-membered ring and having the formula C 2 H 3 N 3 .
tolerant
adjective, inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing:
triazoic
adjective, hydrazoic.
triazine
noun, any of a group of three compounds containing three nitrogen and three carbon atoms arranged in a six-membered ring and having the formula C 3 H 3 N 3 .
Capetian
noun, a member of this dynasty.
triolein
noun, olein (def 1).
apatetic
adjective, assuming colors and forms that effect deceptive camouflage.
parental
noun, Informal. one's parent (often preceded by the):
clarinet
noun, a woodwind instrument in the form of a cylindrical tube with a single reed attached to its mouthpiece.
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.
Clairton
noun, a city in SW Pennsylvania.
linarite
noun, a mineral, a complex basic sulfate of lead and copper, having a deep-blue color resembling that of azurite.
triplite
noun, a dark-brown, massive mineral, fluorophosphate of iron and manganese.
rataplan
noun, a sound of or as of the beating of a drum.
triptane
noun, a colorless liquid, C 7 H 17 , having high antiknock properties as a fuel: used chiefly as an admixture to airplane gasolines.
plectron
noun, plectrum.
pantalet
noun, Sometimes, pantalet. long drawers extending below the skirt, with a frill or other finish at the bottom of the leg, commonly worn by women and girls in the 19th century.
troilite
noun, a mineral, iron sulfide, FeS, occurring in meteorites.
platinic
adjective, of or containing platinum, especially in the tetravalent state.
Tacitean
adjective, of, relating to, or characteristic of Publius Cornelius Tacitus.
picoline
noun, any of three isomeric methyl derivatives of pyridine having the formula C 6 H 7 N, obtained from coal tar as a colorless oily liquid with a strong odor.
craniate
noun, a craniate animal.
acrolein
noun, a yellow, flammable liquid, C 3 H 4 O, having a stifling odor, usually obtained by the decomposition of glycerol: used chiefly in the synthesis of commercial and pharmaceutical products.
caproate
noun, a salt or ester of caproic acid.
calorize
verb (used with object), to alloy (carbon steel or alloy steel) by impregnation with aluminum.
Piacenza
noun, a city in N Italy, on the Po River.
Taconite
noun, a low-grade iron ore, containing about 27 percent iron and 51 percent silica, found as a hard rock formation in the Lake Superior region.
petrolic
adjective, of, relating to, or produced from petroleum.
Nazirite
noun, Nazarite.
Capriote
noun, a native or inhabitant of Capri.
ironical
adjective, pertaining to, of the nature of, exhibiting, or characterized by irony or mockery:
Anatolic
adjective, noun, Anatolian.
zaratite
noun, a mineral, hydrated basic nickel carbonate, occurring in the form of emerald-green incrustations on chromite and magnetite.
petiolar
adjective, of, relating to, or growing from a petiole.
Cornelia
noun, flourished 2nd century b.c, Roman matron: mother of Gaius and Tiberius Gracchus.
notarial
adjective, of, relating to, or characteristic of a notary public.
Nazarite
noun, (among the ancient Hebrews) a person who had taken certain strict religious vows, usually for a limited period.
periotic
adjective, surrounding the ear.
notarize
verb (used with object), to certify (a document, contract, etc.) or cause to become certified through a notary public.
canalize
verb (used with object), to make a canal or canals through.
Interpol
noun, an official international agency that coordinates the police activities of more than 100 member nations: organized in 1923 with headquarters in Paris.
air-line
adjective, straight; direct; traveling a direct route:
Aaronite
noun, one of the priestly descendants of Aaron.
capitate
adjective, Botany. forming or shaped like a head or dense cluster.
procaine
noun, a compound, C 13 H 20 N 2 O 2 , used chiefly as a local and spinal anesthetic.
tarlatan
noun, a thin, plain-weave, open-mesh cotton fabric finished with stiffening agents and sometimes glazed.
pittance
noun, a small amount or share.
caponata
noun, a spread of chopped eggplant, tomatoes, onions, and capers, and sometimes pine nuts, anchovies, and olives, cooked in olive oil.
Tantalic
adjective, of or relating to tantalum, especially in the pentavalent state.
caponize
verb (used with object), to castrate (a fowl).
placenta
noun, Anatomy, Zoology. the organ in most mammals, formed in the lining of the uterus by the union of the uterine mucous membrane with the membranes of the fetus, that provides for the nourishment of the fetus and the elimination of its waste products.
tentoria
noun, Anatomy. an extension of one of the membranes covering the cerebrum which, with the transverse fissure, separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum.
canotier
noun, a fabric constructed in a twill weave, used in the manufacture of yachting clothes.
interact
verb (used without object), to act one upon another.
talapoin
noun, a small, yellowish guenon monkey, Micropithecus (Cercopithecus) talapoin, of western Africa.
crotalin
noun, a protein in the venom of pit vipers, used as an antigen in the preparation of snake antivenins.
Croatian
noun, a Croat.
nitrolic
adjective, of or noting a series of acids of the type RC(=NOH)NO 2 , whose salts form deep-red solutions.
capriole
noun, a caper or leap.
prenatal
adjective, previous to birth or to giving birth:
initiate
noun, a person who has been initiated.
tailrace
noun, the race, flume, or channel leading away from a waterwheel or the like.
Creation
noun, the act of producing or causing to exist; the act of creating; engendering.
coplanar
adjective, being or operating in the same plane.
petition
noun, a formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, that is addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power, soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit:
airplane
noun, a heavier-than-air aircraft kept aloft by the upward thrust exerted by the passing air on its fixed wings and driven by propellers, jet propulsion, etc.
Latinate
adjective, of, like, pertaining to, or derived from Latin.
totalize
verb (used with object), to make total; combine into a total.
Carlotta
noun, a female given name, Italian form of Charlotte.
carinate
adjective, Zoology, Botany. formed with a carina; keellike.
coattail
noun, the back of the skirt on a man's coat or jacket.
coal-tar
noun, a thick, black, viscid liquid formed during the distillation of coal, that upon further distillation yields compounds, as benzene, anthracene, and phenol, from which are derived a large number of dyes, drugs, and other synthetic compounds, and that yields a final residuum (coal-tar pitch) which is used chiefly in making pavements.
alizarin
noun, a solid appearing reddish-orange as crystals and brownish-yellow as powder, C 14 H 8 O 4 , one of the earliest known dyes, formerly obtained in its natural state from madder and now derived from anthraquinone: used chiefly in the synthesis of other dyes.
coal-pit
noun, a pit where coal is dug.
alopecia
noun, loss of hair; baldness.
Caterina
noun, a female given name, form of Catherine.
Patricia
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “patrician.”.
Carniola
noun, a former duchy and crown land of Austria: now part of Slovenia.
colinear
adjective, collinear.
Latinize
verb (used with object), to cause to conform to the customs, traditions, beliefs, etc., of the Latins or the Latin Church.
patinate
verb (used with object), to cover or encrust with a patina.
alterant
noun, something that produces alteration.
raincoat
noun, a waterproof or water-repellent coat worn as protection against rain.
11-point
Carolean
adjective, characteristic of the time of Charles I and II of England:
paternal
adjective, characteristic of or befitting a father; fatherly:
patentor
noun, a person or official agency that grants patents.
analcite
noun, a white or slightly colored zeolite mineral, Na(AlSi 2 O 6)⋅H 2 O, generally found in crystalline form.
Anatolia
noun, a vast plateau between the Black and the Mediterranean seas: in ancient usage, synonymous with the peninsula of Asia Minor; in modern usage, applied to Turkey in Asia.
Alicante
noun, a seaport in SE Spain, on the Mediterranean.
portance
noun, bearing; behavior.
Catiline
noun, (Lucius Sergius Catilina) 108?–62 b.c, Roman politician and conspirator.
laitance
noun, a milky deposit on the surface of new cement or concrete, usually caused by too much water.
pectoral
noun, Anatomy. a pectoral part or organ, as a pectoral muscle.
tropical
noun, tropicals, lightweight clothing, suitable for warm, especially summer weather.
Carleton
noun, Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester, 1724–1808, English general.
contrail
noun, a visible condensation of water droplets or ice crystals from the atmosphere, occurring in the wake of an aircraft, rocket, or missile under certain conditions.
contrate
adjective, (of a gear) having teeth at right angles to the plane of rotation.
contrite
adjective, caused by or showing sincere remorse.
Alcatraz
noun, a small island in W California, in San Francisco Bay: site of a U.S. penitentiary 1933–63.
Coltrane
noun, John (William) 1926–67, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.
Laetitia
noun, a female given name.
trotline
noun, a strong fishing line strung across a stream, or deep into a river, having individual hooks attached by smaller lines at intervals.
topical
noun, Philately. any of a collection of different stamps treating the same subject.
natator
noun, a swimmer.
prolate
adjective, elongated along the polar diameter, as a spheroid generated by the revolution of an ellipse about its longer axis (opposed to oblate).
Capitol
noun, the building in Washington, D.C., used by the Congress of the U.S. for its sessions.
cariole
noun, a small, open, two-wheeled vehicle.
proline
noun, an alcohol-soluble amino acid, C 4 H 9 NHCOOH, occurring in high concentration in collagen. Symbol: P. Abbreviation: Pro;
Loretta
noun, a female given name, form of Laura.
cateran
noun, (formerly) a freebooter or marauder of the Scottish Highlands.
ratline
noun, any of the small ropes or lines that traverse the shrouds horizontally and serve as steps for going aloft.
capital
noun, the city or town that is the official seat of government in a country, state, etc.:
caporal
noun, a variety of tobacco.
protean
adjective, readily assuming different forms or characters; extremely variable.
Carline
noun, an old woman.
protein
noun, Biochemistry. any of numerous, highly varied organic molecules constituting a large portion of the mass of every life form and necessary in the diet of all animals and other nonphotosynthesizing organisms, composed of 20 or more amino acids linked in a genetically controlled linear sequence into one or more long polypeptide chains, the final shape and other properties of each protein being determined by the side chains of the amino acids and their chemical attachments: proteins include such specialized forms as collagen for supportive tissue, hemoglobin for transport, antibodies for immune defense, and enzymes for metabolism.
Catalin
protect
verb (used with object), to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
caption
noun, a title or explanation for a picture or illustration, especially in a magazine.
Carlton
noun, Stephen Norman ("Steve"; "Lefty") born 1944, U.S. baseball player.
carpale
noun, any of the bones of the wrist.
Natalie
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “birthday.”.
Catalan
noun, a native or inhabitant of Catalonia.
Carlota
noun, 1840–1927, wife of Maximillian: empress of Mexico 1864–67 (daughter of Leopold I of Belgium).
CAPTAIN
noun, a person who is at the head of or in authority over others; chief; leader.
carotin
noun, carotene.
Catalpa
noun, any of several trees constituting the genus Catalpa, of the bignonia family, especially C. speciosa, of the central U.S., or C. bignonioides, of the southern U.S., having opposite, sometimes whorled leaves, clusters of white flowers, and long, beanlike seed pods.
Catania
noun, a seaport in E Sicily.
pronate
verb (used with object), to turn into a prone position; to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the surface of the palm is downward or toward the back; to turn (the sole of the foot) outward so that the inner edge of the foot bears the weight when standing.
Lorient
noun, a seaport in NW France, on the Bay of Biscay.
Carlita
noun, a female given name.
neritic
adjective, of or relating to the region of water lying directly above the sublittoral zone of the sea bottom.
pterion
noun, the craniometric point at the side of the sphenoidal fontanelle.
caprine
adjective, of or relating to goats.
Lorentz
noun, Hendrik Antoon [hen-drik ahn-tohn] /ˈhɛn drɪk ˈɑn toʊn/ (Show IPA), 1853–1928, Dutch physicist: Nobel Prize 1902.
tilapia
noun, any freshwater cichlid of the genus Tilapia, of African waters: an important food fish.
intitle
verb (used with object), entitle.
tertian
noun, Pathology. a tertian fever.
tetanic
adjective, Pathology. pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by tetanus.
intreat
verb (used with or without object), entreat.
Introit
noun, Roman Catholic Church. a part of a psalm with antiphon recited by the celebrant of the Mass at the foot of the altar and, at High Mass, sung by the choir when the priest begins the Mass.
taction
noun, touch; contact.
tactile
adjective, of, pertaining to, endowed with, or affecting the sense of touch.
cortina
noun, a weblike, often evanescent veil covering the gills or hanging from the cap edge of certain mushrooms, particularly those of genus Cortinarius, and sometimes persisting as a ring or remnant of fibrils around the mushroom stalk.
Iricize
verb (used with object), Irishize.
ironize
verb (used with object), to make ironical.
Italian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Italy, or a person of Italian descent.
cranio-
iterant
adjective, characterized by repetition; repeating.
ization
ripieno
noun, tutti (defs 3, 4).
Lacerta
noun, the Lizard, a northern constellation between Cepheus and Pegasus.
lacinia
noun, Botany. a jagged or irregular part of a leaf or petal.
Laconia
noun, an ancient country in the S part of Greece. Capital: Sparta.
lactate
noun, an ester or salt of lactic acid.
contra-
lactone
noun, any of a group of internal esters derived from hydroxy acids.
Conrail
noun, a government-supported corporation that combined six bankrupt railroads to provide freight and commuter service in 17 states from Boston to St. Louis.
cranial
adjective, of or relating to the cranium or skull.
craniol
ricotta
noun, a soft Italian cheese that resembles cottage cheese.
Taranto
noun, Ancient Tarentum. a fortified seaport in SE Italy, on the Gulf of Taranto: founded by the Greeks in the 8th century b.c.; naval base.
elation
noun, a feeling or state of great joy or pride; exultant gladness; high spirits.
entopic
adjective, being or occurring in the usual place.
entrail
plural noun, the internal parts of the trunk of an animal body.
ectopia
noun, the usually congenital displacement of an organ or part.
Tarpeia
noun, a vestal virgin who betrayed Rome to the Sabines and was crushed under their shields when she claimed a reward.
Tatiana
noun, a female given name.
epizoic
adjective, externally parasitic.
teacart
noun, tea wagon.
Tarlton
noun, Richard, died 1588, English actor.
erotica
noun, written works, usually fiction, dealing with sexual love.
tapioca
noun, a food substance prepared from cassava in granular, flake, pellet (pearl tapioca) or flour form, used in puddings, as a thickener, etc.
tertial
noun, a tertial feather.
tantara
noun, a blast of a trumpet or horn.
talipot
noun, a tall palm, Corypha umbraculifera, of southern India and Ceylon, having large fronds used for making fans and umbrellas, for covering houses, and in place of writing paper: also grown as an ornamental.
czarina
noun, the wife of a czar; Russian empress.
Icarian
noun, an inhabitant of Icaria.
talaria
plural noun, the wings or winged sandals on the feet of Hermes, or Mercury.
Croatia
noun, a republic in SE Europe: includes the historical regions of Dalmatia, Istria, and Slavonia; formerly a part of Yugoslavia. 21,835 sq. mi. (56,555 sq. km) Capital: Zagreb.
incipit
noun, the introductory words or opening phrases in the text of a medieval manuscript or an early printed book.
crinite
noun, a fossil crinoid.
inertia
noun, inertness, especially with regard to effort, motion, action, and the like; inactivity; sluggishness.
initial
noun, an initial letter, as of a word.
laicize
verb (used with object), to remove the clerical character or nature of; secularize:
Laotian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Laos.
Loraine
noun, a female given name, form of Lorraine.
Linaria
noun, any of various plants belonging to the genus Linaria, of the figwort family, especially of the cultivated species, as L. maroccana or L. aeruginea, having slender clusters of spurred flowers in a variety of colors.
citrate
noun, a salt or ester of citric acid.
Lepanto
noun, Greek Návpaktos. a seaport in W Greece, on the Lepanto Strait: Turkish sea power destroyed here 1571.
citizen
noun, a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection (distinguished from alien).
Letitia
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “gladness.”.
cipolin
noun, an impure variety of marble with alternate white and greenish zones and a layered structure.
reliant
adjective, having or showing dependence:
ciliate
noun, Also called ciliophoran [sil-ee-of-er-uh n] /ˌsɪl iˈɒf ər ən/ (Show IPA). any protozoan of the phylum Ciliophora (or in some classification schemes, class Ciliata), as those of the genera Paramecium, Tetrahymena, Stentor, and Vorticella, having cilia on part or all of the surface.
Ciliata
noun, the class comprising the ciliate protozoans, considered as belonging in the kingdom Animalia.
toenail
noun, a nail of a toe.
Linacre
noun, Thomas, 1460?–1521, English humanist, translator, scholar, and physician.
certain
Idioms, for certain, without a doubt; surely:
citrine
noun, a translucent, yellow variety of quartz, often sold as topaz; false topaz; topaz quartz.
re-coil
verb (used with or without object), to coil again.
lionize
verb (used with object), to treat (a person) as a celebrity:
cerato-
recital
noun, a musical entertainment given usually by a single performer or by a performer and one or more accompanists.
centro-
centri-
central
noun, a main telephone exchange. a telephone operator at such an exchange.
tonetic
noun, the phonetic study of tone in language.
cattalo
noun, beefalo.
cattail
noun, any tall, reedlike marsh plant of the genus Typha, especially T. latifolia, having long, sword-shaped leaves and dense, cylindrical clusters of minute brown flowers.
repaint
noun, a part repainted, especially a part of a picture by a restorer.
cittern
noun, an old musical instrument related to the guitar, having a flat, pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings.
tin-pot
adjective, inferior; paltry; shoddy.
Tirpitz
noun, Alfred von [ahl-freyt fuh n] /ˈɑl freɪt fən/ (Show IPA), 1849–1930, German admiral and statesman.
laparo-
retinol
noun, vitamin A.
tipcart
noun, a cart with a body that can be tipped or tilted to empty it of its contents.
retinal
noun, an orange pigment, C 20 H 28 O, that is the active component of rhodopsin and is liberated upon the absorption of light in the vision cycle; vitamin A aldehyde.
Lateran
noun, the church of St. John Lateran, the cathedral church of the city of Rome; the church of the pope as bishop of Rome.
Latinic
adjective, of or relating to the Latin language or the ancient Latin-speaking peoples.
Latitia
noun, a female given name.
latrine
noun, a toilet or something used as a toilet, as a trench in the earth in a camp, or bivouac area.
clip-on
noun, a clip-on device, ornament, or the like.
lattice
noun, a structure of crossed wooden or metal strips usually arranged to form a diagonal pattern of open spaces between the strips.
reptant
adjective, repent2 .
lenitic
adjective, lentic.
lean-to
noun, a shack or shed supported at one side by trees or posts and having an inclined roof.
Titania
noun, synthetic rutile, TiO 2 , used as a gem.
Titanic
noun, a British luxury liner that sank after colliding with an iceberg in the North Atlantic on its maiden voyage in April, 1912, with a loss of 1517 lives.
clatter
noun, a rattling noise or series of rattling noises:
Clarion
noun, an ancient trumpet with a curved shape.
clarino
noun, a valveless trumpet used in the 17th and 18th centuries for playing rapid passages in the high register.
lection
noun, a version of a passage in a particular copy or edition of a text; a variant reading.
clarain
noun, the coal forming the bright layers in banded bituminous coal.
Clapton
noun, Eric, born 1945, English blues and rock guitarist and composer.
replica
noun, a copy or reproduction of a work of art produced by the maker of the original or under his or her supervision.
replant
verb (used with object), to plant again.
Nicolai
noun, (Carl) Otto (Ehrenfried) [kahrl awt-oh ey-ruh n-freet] /kɑrl ˈɔt oʊ ˈeɪ rənˌfrit/ (Show IPA), 1810–49, German composer.
tartine
noun, a fancy French open-faced sandwich topped with spreadable ingredients.
Tripoli
noun, Also, Tripolitania [trip-uh-li-tey-nee-uh, -teyn-yuh; Italian tree-paw-lee-tah-nyah] /ˌtrɪp ə lɪˈteɪ ni ə, -ˈteɪn yə; Italian ˌtri pɔ liˈtɑ nyɑ/ (Show IPA). one of the former Barbary States of N Africa: later a province of Turkey; now a part of Libya.
article
noun, a written composition in prose, usually nonfiction, on a specific topic, forming an independent part of a book or other publication, as a newspaper or magazine.
acarine
noun, any of numerous arachnids of the order Acarina, comprising the mites and ticks.
partial
noun, Bridge. part-score.
zincite
noun, a brittle, deep-red to orange-yellow mineral, native zinc oxide, ZnO, usually massive or granular: formerly an important ore of zinc.
trental
noun, a series of 30 Requiems celebrated one each day for 30 consecutive days.
zincate
noun, a salt derived from H 2 ZnO 2 , the acid form of amphoteric zinc hydroxide.
pointal
noun, pointel.
parotic
adjective, situated about or near the ear.
pointel
noun, a pavement of tile mosaic forming an abstract design.
acerola
noun, the cherrylike fruit of a small tree, Malpighia glabra, of the West Indies and adjacent areas, having a high concentration of vitamin C.
Pierian
adjective, of or relating to the Muses.
Nicolet
noun, Jean [zhahn] /ʒɑ̃/ (Show IPA), 1598–1642, French explorer in America.
poietic
aileron
noun, Aeronautics. a movable surface, usually near the trailing edge of a wing, that controls the roll of the airframe or effects maneuvers, as banks and the like.
antero-
zapateo
noun, a Cuban dance in three-quarter time emphasizing staccato stamping footwork.
trenail
noun, treenail.
Trapani
noun, a seaport in NW Sicily.
aconite
noun, any plant belonging to the genus Aconitum, of the buttercup family, having irregular flowers usually in loose clusters, including species with poisonous and medicinal properties.
operant
noun, a person or thing that operates.
zairian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Zaire.
acapnia
noun, a deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood and tissues.
polenta
noun, (especially in Italian cooking) a thick mush of cornmeal.
panicle
noun, a compound raceme.
polecat
noun, a European mammal, Mustela putorius, of the weasel family, having a blackish fur and ejecting a fetid fluid when attacked or disturbed. Compare ferret1 (def 1).
Opaline
adjective, of or like opal; opalescent.
tritone
noun, an interval consisting of three whole tones; an augmented fourth.
Aterian
adjective, of or indicating a Middle Paleolithic industry of northwestern Africa and the Sahara, characterized by the production of tanged points and bifacially worked leaf-shaped points of varying sizes.
opiatic
adjective, of, relating to, or resembling opiates.
optical
noun, opticals, optical effects.
Atlanta
noun, a city in and the capital of Georgia, in the N part.
atiptoe
adverb, adjective, standing or walking on tiptoe (usually used predicatively).
pointer
noun, a person or thing that points.
partite
noun, an instrumental suite common chiefly in the 18th century.
partita
noun, an instrumental suite common chiefly in the 18th century.
acetoin
noun, a yellowish, pleasant-smelling liquid, C 4 H 8 O 2 , obtained from various carbohydrates, as glucose, by fermentation: used chiefly in the manufacture of flavors and essences.
Zapotec
noun, a member of an American Indian people living in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
oneiric
adjective, of or relating to dreams.
Actinia
noun, a sea anemone, especially of the genus Actinia.
actinal
adjective, having tentacles or rays.
pantile
noun, a roofing tile straight in its length but curved in its width to overlap the next tile.
palatia
noun, a palace, especially the palace of an ancient Roman emperor.
palato-
apteria
noun, one of the featherless portions of the skin of a bird.
apteral
adjective, (of a classical temple) not having a surrounding colonnade; not peripteral.
actino-
Actaeon
noun, a hunter who, for having seen Diana bathing, was changed by her into a stag and was torn to pieces by his own hounds.
Aeolian
noun, a member of one of the four main divisions of the prehistoric Greeks. Compare Achaean (def 5), Dorian1 (def 2), Ionian (def 3).
planate
adjective, having a plane or flat surface.
apricot
noun, the downy, yellow, sometimes rosy fruit, somewhat resembling a small peach, of the tree Prunus armeniaca.
plancer
noun, the soffit of a cornice, especially one of wood.
paletot
noun, any of various loose or fitted coats or jackets for men and women, especially a close-fitting jacket worn over a dress by women in the 19th century.
petrol.
Panacea
noun, a remedy for all disease or ills; cure-all.
apatite
noun, a common mineral, calcium fluorophosphate, Ca 5 FP 3 O 12 , occurring in individual crystals and in masses and varying in color, formerly used in the manufacture of phosphate fertilizers.
palaeo-
Aetolia
noun, an ancient district in W Greece, now part of the province of Aetolia and Acarnania.
picrate
noun, a salt or ester of picric acid.
pertain
verb (used without object), to have reference or relation; relate:
plotter
noun, a person or thing that plots.
arnatto
noun, annatto (def 2).
plicate
adjective, Also, plicated. folded like a fan; pleated.
Arizona
noun, a state in SW United States. 113,909 sq. mi. (295,025 sq. km). Capital: Phoenix. Abbreviation: AZ (for use with zip code), Ariz.
picrite
noun, a granular igneous rock composed chiefly of olivine and augite, but containing small amounts of feldspar.
arietta
noun, a short aria.
Pianola
noun, (lowercase) Bridge. a hand, as a laydown, that is very easy to play.
Platter
noun, a large, shallow dish, usually elliptical in shape, for holding and serving food, especially meat or fish.
Acrilan
Painter
noun, an artist who paints pictures.
triplet
noun, one of three children or offspring born at the same birth.
Trianta
noun, Trianda.
Aretino
noun, Pietro [pye-traw] /ˈpyɛ trɔ/ (Show IPA), 1492–1556, Italian satirist and dramatist.
petitor
noun, a seeker; an applicant or candidate.
airline
noun, Aeronautics. a system furnishing air transport, usually scheduled, between specified points. the airplanes, airports, etc., of such a system. Often, airlines. a company that owns or operates such a system.
Partlet
noun, a garment for the neck and shoulders, usually ruffled and having a collar, worn in the 16th century.
Aaronic
adjective, of or relating to Aaron.
caltrop
noun, any of several plants having spiny heads or fruit, as those of the genera Tribulus and Kallstroemia, or the star thistle, Centaurea calcitrapa.
alinota
noun, the plate to which the wings are attached on the notum of an insect.
Plataea
noun, an ancient city in Greece, in Boeotia: Greeks defeated Persians here 479 b.c.
peacoat
noun, pea jacket.
prattle
noun, the act of prattling.
Torenia
noun, any of several plants belonging to the genus Torenia, of the figwort family, native to Africa and Asia, having two-lipped, usually blue or purple flowers.
calzone
noun, a turnover made of pizza dough, usually containing cheese, prosciutto, and herbs or garlic and either baked or fried.
planter
noun, a person who plants.
pattern
noun, a decorative design, as for wallpaper, china, or textile fabrics, etc.
calotte
noun, zucchetto.
Calorie
noun, Thermodynamics. Also called gram calorie, small calorie. an amount of heat exactly equal to 4.1840 joules. Abbreviation: cal. (usually initial capital letter) kilocalorie. Abbreviation: Cal.
caliper
noun, Usually, calipers. an instrument for measuring thicknesses and internal or external diameters inaccessible to a scale, consisting usually of a pair of adjustable pivoted legs.
Calapan
noun, a seaport on NE Mindoro, in the central Philippines.
Caitlin
noun, a female given name, Irish form of Cathleen, Kathleen.
pintail
noun, a long-necked river duck, Anas acuta, of the Old and New Worlds, having long and narrow middle tail feathers.
Pitocin
2,4,5-t
noun, a light-tan, water-insoluble solid, C 8 H 5 Cl 3 O 3 , used chiefly for killing weeds.
pinitol
noun, a white, crystalline, inositol derivative, C 7 H 14 O 6 , obtained from the resin of the sugar pine.
Nilotic
noun, a group of languages belonging to the Eastern Sudanic branch of Nilo-Saharan, and including Dinka, Luo, Masai, and Nandi.
capelin
noun, either of two small fishes of the smelt family, Mallotus villosus, of coastal North American waters, or M. catervarius, of the North Pacific.
topline
adjective, so important as to be named at or near the top of a newspaper item, advertisement, or the like:
capataz
noun, a foreman or supervisor.
toprail
noun, the uppermost rail of the back of a chair or the like; a crest rail.
Tartini
noun, Giuseppe [joo-zep-pe] /dʒuˈzɛp pɛ/ (Show IPA), 1692–1770, Italian violinist and composer.
cantrip
noun, Chiefly Scot. a magic spell; trick by sorcery.
alerion
noun, an eagle displayed, usually represented without a beak or legs.
nitrite
noun, Chemistry. a salt or ester of nitrous acid.
Niteroi
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Rio de Janeiro state, in SE Brazil.
nitrate
noun, Chemistry. a salt or ester of nitric acid, or any compound containing the univalent group –ONO 2 or NO 3 .
cantata
noun, a choral composition, either sacred and resembling a short oratorio or secular, as a lyric drama set to music but not to be acted.
alienor
noun, a person who transfers property.
cantala
noun, a cordage fiber obtained from the leaves of a tropical plant, Agave cantala.
nitrile
noun, any of a class of organic compounds with the general formula RC≡N.
pelican
noun, any of several large, totipalmate, fish-eating birds of the family Pelecanidae, having a large bill with a distensible pouch.
Alcoran
noun, Alkoran.
Cainite
noun, a member of a Gnostic sect that exalted Cain and regarded the God of the Old Testament as responsible for evil.
tropine
noun, a white, crystalline, hygroscopic, water-soluble, poisonous alkaloid, C 8 H 15 NO, obtained chiefly by the hydrolysis of atropine or hyoscyamine.
plantar
adjective, of or relating to the sole of the foot.
ocarina
noun, a simple musical wind instrument shaped somewhat like an elongated egg with a mouthpiece and finger holes.
Plantae
noun, the taxonomic kingdom comprising all plants.
Oceania
noun, the islands of the central and S Pacific, including Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia, and traditionally Australasia. About 3,450,000 sq. mi. (8,935,500 sq. km).
pizaine
noun, a mail collar of the 14th century, worn with a hauberk.
porcine
adjective, of or relating to swine.
placate
noun, a piece of plate armor of the 15th to the 18th century protecting the lower part of the torso in front: used especially as a reinforcement over a breastplate.
patient
noun, a person who is under medical care or treatment.
portent
noun, an indication or omen of something about to happen, especially something momentous.
Patiala
noun, an important state of the former Punjab States: now part of Punjab in NW India.
penicil
noun, a small, brushlike tuft of hairs, as on a caterpillar.
Azilian
adjective, of, relating to, or characteristic of an early Mesolithic culture of southern France and northern Spain.
Pontiac
noun, c1720–69, North American Indian, chief of the Ottawa tribe: commander during the Pontiac War 1763–64.
zittern
noun, cittern.
politic
adjective, shrewd or prudent in practical matters; tactful; diplomatic.
tzarina
noun, czarina.
patriot
noun, a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion.
Alarcon
noun, Pedro Antonio [pe-th raw ahn-taw-nyaw] /ˈpɛ ðrɔ ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), (Pedro Antonio Alarcón y Ariza) 1833–91, Spanish novelist, short-story writer, and diplomat.
triolet
noun, a short poem of fixed form, having a rhyme scheme of ab, aa, abab, and having the first line repeated as the fourth and seventh lines, and the second line repeated as the eighth.
tortile
adjective, twisted; coiled.
peloria
noun, regularity of structure occurring abnormally in flowers normally irregular.
patrial
noun, a native of any country who, by virtue of the birth of a parent or grandparent in Great Britain, has citizenship and residency rights there.
Alcazar
noun, the palace of the Moorish kings in Seville, Spain: later used by Spanish kings.
praline
noun, a French confection consisting of a caramel-covered almond or, sometimes, a hazelnut.
potline
noun, a row of electrolytic cells for reducing certain metals, as aluminum, from fused salts.
Caelian
noun, the southeastern hill of the seven hills of ancient Rome.
Platina
noun, a native alloy of platinum with palladium, iridium, osmium, etc.
Pelion
noun, Mount, a mountain near the E coast of Greece, in Thessaly. 5252 feet (1600 meters).
lancer
noun, a cavalry soldier armed with a lance.
Peoria
noun, a city in central Illinois, on the Illinois River.
ironic
adjective, using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; containing or exemplifying irony:
penta-
Italic
noun, Often, italics. italic type.
planer
noun, Carpentry. a power machine for removing the rough or excess surface from a board.
plani-
pencil
noun, a slender tube of wood, metal, plastic, etc., containing a core or strip of graphite, a solid coloring material, or the like, used for writing or drawing.
plano-
pernio
noun, chilblain.
pectin
noun, a white, amorphous, colloidal carbohydrate of high molecular weight occurring in ripe fruits, especially in apples, currants, etc., and used in fruit jellies, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics for its thickening and emulsifying properties and its ability to solidify to a gel.
planet
noun, Astronomy. Also called major planet. any of the eight large heavenly bodies revolving about the sun and shining by reflected light: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune, in the order of their proximity to the sun. Until 2006, Pluto was classified as a planet ninth in order from the sun; it has been reclassified as a dwarf planet. a similar body revolving about a star other than the sun. (formerly) a celestial body moving in the sky, as distinguished from a fixed star, applied also to the sun and moon.
Plante
noun, Jacques [zhahk] /ʒɑk/ (Show IPA), 1929–86, Canadian ice-hockey player.
lanate
adjective, woolly; covered with something resembling wool.
lacto-
Petain
noun, Henri Philippe Omer [ahn-ree fee-leep aw-mer] /ɑ̃ˈri fiˈlip ɔˈmɛr/ (Show IPA), 1856–1951, marshal of France: premier of the Vichy government 1940–44.
rotate
adjective, wheel-shaped: applied especially to a gamopetalous short-tubed corolla with a spreading limb.
pelota
noun, a Basque and Spanish game from which jai alai was developed.
Italia
noun, Italian name of Italy.
Rienzi
noun, Cola di [kaw-lah dee] /ˈkɔ lɑ di/ (Show IPA), (Nicholas Gabrini) 1313?–54, Roman orator and tribune.
inlace
verb (used with object), enlace.
irenic
adjective, tending to promote peace or reconciliation; peaceful or conciliatory.
Tarlac
noun, a city on N central Luzon, in the N Philippines.
talion
noun, lex talionis.
iatro-
iatric
adjective, of or relating to a physician or medicine; medical.
piloti
noun, a column of iron, steel, or reinforced concrete supporting a building above an open ground level.
pinata
noun, (in Mexico and Central America) a gaily decorated crock or papier-mâché figure filled with toys, candy, etc., and suspended from above, especially during Christmas or birthday festivities, so that children, who are blindfolded, may break it or knock it down with sticks and release the contents.
Tantra
noun, (italics) Hinduism. any of several books of esoteric doctrine regarding rituals, disciplines, meditation, etc., composed in the form of dialogues between Shiva and his Shakti; Agama.
tapeta
noun, Botany. a layer of cells often investing the archespore in a developing sporangium and absorbed as the spores mature.
pineal
adjective, resembling a pine cone in shape.
etalon
noun, an interferometer consisting of two glass plates that reflect approximately half of each ray of light incident upon them and that are separated by a small, fixed distance: used to compare wavelengths and to study atomic spectra.
Pinero
noun, Sir Arthur Wing, 1855–1934, English playwright and actor.
tarata
noun, a tree, Pittosporum eugenioides, of New Zealand, having elliptic leaves and fragrant, yellow flowers, grown as an ornamental.
pineta
noun, an arboretum of pines and coniferous trees.
erotic
noun, an erotic poem.
pinite
noun, a micaceous mineral, similar in composition to muscovite, formed by chemical alteration of various other minerals.
Icaria
noun, Also, Ikaria. a Greek island in the Aegean Sea: a part of the Southern Sporades group. 99 sq. mi. (256 sq. km).
Pinole
noun, corn or wheat, dried, ground, and sweetened, usually with the flour of mesquite beans.
tarpan
noun, a small, dun-colored wild horse chiefly of southern Russia, having a flowing mane and tail: extinct since the early 20th century but somewhat restored by selective breeding of mixed-breed domestic horses, and sustained in zoos.
Pinter
noun, Harold, 1930–2008, English playwright.
pintle
noun, a pin or bolt, especially one on which something turns, as the gudgeon of a hinge.
tarpon
noun, a large, powerful game fish, Megalops atlantica, inhabiting the warmer waters of the Atlantic Ocean, having a compressed body and large, silvery scales.
piolet
noun, an ice ax used in mountaineering.
Eolian
noun, Aeolian2 (def 3).
entrap
verb (used with object), to catch in or as in a trap; ensnare:
pirate
noun, a person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea.
entoil
verb (used with object), to take in toils; ensnare; enmesh.
entail
noun, the act of entailing.
Enrico
noun, a male given name: Italian form of Henry.
enrapt
adjective, rapt; transported; enraptured:
Tartan
noun, a woolen or worsted cloth woven with stripes of different colors and widths crossing at right angles, worn chiefly by the Scottish Highlanders, each clan having its own distinctive plaid.
Talien
noun, Wade-Giles. Dalian.
Pilate
noun, Pontius [pon-shuh s,, -tee-uh s] /ˈpɒn ʃəs,, -ti əs/ (Show IPA), flourished early 1st century a.d, Roman procurator of Judea a.d. 26–36?: the final authority concerned in the condemnation and execution of Jesus Christ.
rotten
adjective, decomposing or decaying; putrid; tainted, foul, or bad-smelling.
Tailor
noun, a person whose occupation is the making, mending, or altering of clothes, especially suits, coats, and other outer garments.
petro-
Ionize
verb (used with object), to separate or change into ions.
iolite
noun, cordierite.
intro.
planar
adjective, of or relating to a geometric plane.
intra-
taenia
noun, Classical Antiquity. a headband or fillet.
picara
noun, a woman who is a rogue or vagabond.
picaro
noun, a rogue or vagabond.
plaint
noun, a complaint.
picro-
Pictor
noun, the Painter, a southern constellation between Dorado and Carina.
inter.
intact
adjective, not altered, broken, or impaired; remaining uninjured, sound, or whole; untouched; unblemished:
inlier
noun, an outcrop of a formation completely surrounded by rocks of younger age.
talent
noun, a special natural ability or aptitude:
Lanier
noun, Sidney, 1842–81, U.S. poet and literary scholar.
plaice
noun, a European flatfish, Pleuronectes platessa, used for food.
placet
noun, an expression or vote of assent or sanction, indicated by the use of the Latin word placet (it pleases).
Pieria
noun, a coastal region in NE Greece, W of the Gulf of Salonika.
inclip
verb (used with object), to grasp or enclose.
incite
verb (used with object), to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action:
incept
verb (used with object), to take in; ingest.
taipan
noun, (in China) the head or owner of a foreign business establishment.
Taipei
noun, a city in and the capital of Taiwan, in the N part.
Ilorin
noun, a town in W central Nigeria.
placer
noun, a surficial mineral deposit formed by the concentration of small particles of heavy minerals, as gold, rutile, or platinum, in gravel or small sands.
Talara
noun, a seaport in NW Peru.
Iletin
piezo-
lancet
noun, a small surgical instrument, usually sharp-pointed and two-edged, for making small incisions, opening abscesses, etc.
Nicole
noun, a female given name: from Greek words meaning “victory” and “people.”.
platen
noun, a flat plate in a printing press for pressing the paper against the inked type or plate to produce an impression.
Lorena
noun, a female given name.
rapine
noun, the violent seizure and carrying off of another's property; plunder.
ratine
noun, a loosely woven fabric made with nubby or knotty yarns.
ration
noun, a fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage:
polite
adjective, showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil:
polit.
Lottie
noun, a female given name, form of Charlotte.
ratite
noun, a bird having a ratite breastbone.
police
noun, Also called police force. an organized civil force for maintaining order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing the laws.
Rattan
noun, Also called rattan palm. any of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus or allied genera.
opiate
noun, a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
oracle
noun, (especially in ancient Greece) an utterance, often ambiguous or obscure, given by a priest or priestess at a shrine as the response of a god to an inquiry.
lorica
noun, Zoology. a hard protective case or sheath, as the protective coverings secreted by certain protists.
Lorenz
noun, Adolf [ey-dolf;; German ah-dawlf] /ˈeɪ dɒlf;; German ˈɑ dɔlf/ (Show IPA), 1854–1946, Austrian orthopedic surgeon.
pointe
noun, the tip of the toe.
rattle
noun, a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds, as from the collision of hard bodies.
oilcan
noun, a can having a long spout through which oil is poured or squirted to lubricate machinery or the like.
locate
verb (used with object), to identify or discover the place or location of:
litter
noun, objects strewn or scattered about; scattered rubbish.
Littre
noun, Maximilien Paul Émile [mak-see-mee-lyan pawl ey-meel] /mak si miˈlyɛ̃ pɔl eɪˈmil/ (Show IPA), 1801–88, French lexicographer and philosopher.
recant
verb (used with object), to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion, etc.), especially formally; retract.
poetic
noun, poetics.
loaner
noun, a person or thing that loans.
realia
plural noun, Education. objects, as coins, tools, etc., used by a teacher to illustrate everyday living.
ornate
adjective, elaborately or sumptuously adorned, often excessively or showily so:
Lorain
noun, a port in N Ohio, on Lake Erie.
re-act
verb (used with object), to act or perform again.
Loiret
noun, a department in central France. 2630 sq. mi. (6810 sq. km). Capital: Orléans.
Orient
noun, the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean.
orcein
noun, a red dye, the principal coloring matter of cudbear and orchil, obtained by oxidizing an ammoniacal solution of orcinol.
loiter
verb (used with object), to pass (time) in an idle or aimless manner (usually followed by away):
ratton
noun, a rat.
Pontic
noun, an artificial tooth in a bridge.
pontil
noun, punty.
orpine
noun, a plant, Sedum telephium, of the stonecrop family, having purplish flowers.
racial
adjective, of or relating to the social construct of race:
Prince
noun, a nonreigning male member of a royal family.
Nicaea
noun, an ancient city in NW Asia Minor: Nicene Creed formulated here a.d.
nitric
adjective, containing nitrogen, usually in the pentavalent state.
nitro-
Nepali
noun, Also, Nepalese. an Indic language spoken in Nepal.
nocti-
nectar
noun, the saccharine secretion of a plant, which attracts the insects or birds that pollinate the flower.
necro-
Noetic
adjective, of or relating to the mind.
no-par
adjective, without par or face value:
norite
noun, a granular igneous rock consisting of a mix of light and dark minerals, the former being calcic plagioclase feldspars, and the latter orthorhombic pyroxenes.
protei
noun, plural of proteus (def 3).
ptero-
pteron
noun, (in a classical temple) a colonnade parallel to, but apart from, the cella.
natter
noun, a conversation; chat.
octant
noun, the eighth part of a circle.
narial
adjective, of or relating to the nares or nostrils.
octane
noun, any of 18 isomeric saturated hydrocarbons having the formula C 8 H 18 , some of which are obtained in the distillation and cracking of petroleum.
Napier
noun, neper.
Napoli
noun, Italian name of Naples.
Raetic
noun, an extinct language of uncertain affinities that was spoken in Rhaetia and written with the Etruscan alphabet.
narco-
portal
noun, a door, gate, or entrance, especially one of imposing appearance, as to a palace.
Portia
noun, the heroine of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, who, in one scene, disguises herself as a lawyer.
notate
verb (used with object), to note, mark, or set down in a system of notation:
potent
noun, a fur having a pattern of T -shaped forms, placed in alternate directions and having alternating tinctures, one metal and one color, so that all forms of one tincture face the same way and are between, above, and below forms of the other tincture facing the other way.
Potter
noun, a person who makes pottery.
pottle
noun, a former liquid measure equal to two quarts.
prance
noun, the act of prancing; a prancing movement.
notice
noun, an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning:
Racine
noun, Jean Baptiste [zhahn ba-teest] /ʒɑ̃ baˈtist/ (Show IPA), 1639–99, French dramatist.
litten
adjective, lighted1 .
pliant
adjective, bending readily; flexible; supple; adaptable:
plater
noun, a person or thing that plates.
Latona
noun, the goddess Leto as identified in Roman mythology.
learnt
verb, a simple past tense and past participle of learn.
parica
noun, a snuff used by certain Indians of South America containing dimethyltryptamine and other hallucinogenic agents, obtained from the seeds of the tree Piptadenia peregrina.
parole
noun, Penology. the conditional release of a person from prison prior to the end of the maximum sentence imposed. such release or its duration. an official document authorizing such a release.
Partan
noun, a crab.
parton
noun, a constituent of the nucleon originally postulated in the theoretical analysis of high-energy scattering of electrons by nucleons and subsequently identified with quarks and gluons.
retail
noun, the sale of goods to ultimate consumers, usually in small quantities (opposed to wholesale).
Lazear
noun, Jesse William, 1866–1900, U.S. physician and bacteriologist.
retain
verb (used with object), to keep possession of.
pataca
noun, a nickel, silver, or cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Macao, equal to 100 avos.
patent
noun, the exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.
latter
Idioms, of late, lately; recently:
latten
noun, a brasslike alloy commonly made in thin sheets and formerly much used for church utensils.
patina
noun, a film or incrustation, usually green, produced by oxidation on the surface of old bronze and often esteemed as being of ornamental value.
latria
noun, the supreme worship, which may be offered to God only.
patine
noun, patina.
Pareto
noun, Vilfredo [veel-fre-daw] /vilˈfrɛ dɔ/ (Show IPA), 1848–1923, Italian sociologist and economist in Switzerland.
retina
noun, the innermost coat of the posterior part of the eyeball that receives the image produced by the lens, is continuous with the optic nerve, and consists of several layers, one of which contains the rods and cones that are sensitive to light.
patzer
noun, a casual, amateurish chess player.
Rialto
noun, an exchange or mart.
Patton
noun, Charley (Charlie Patton) 1881–1934, U.S. blues guitarist and singer.
pattle
noun, paddle1 (def 11).
lariat
noun, a long, noosed rope used to catch horses, cattle, or other livestock; lasso.
Larine
adjective, characteristic of or resembling a gull.
patter
noun, a rapid succession of light tapping sounds:
Latino
noun, a person of Latin-American descent:
Patten
noun, any of various kinds of footwear, as a wooden shoe, a shoe with a wooden sole, a chopine, etc., to protect the feet from mud or wetness.
patron
noun, a person who is a customer, client, or paying guest, especially a regular one, of a store, hotel, or the like.
latent
adjective, present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential:
patrol
noun, a person or group of persons assigned to patrol an area, road, etc.
Latina
noun, a woman of Latin-American descent.
patri-
Parian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Paros.
Parent
noun, a father or a mother.
pleio-
palace
noun, the official residence of a king, queen, bishop, or other sovereign or exalted personage.
relict
noun, Ecology. a species or community living in an environment that has changed from that which is typical for it.
paleo-
palate
noun, Anatomy. the roof of the mouth, consisting of an anterior bony portion (hard palate) and a posterior muscular portion (soft palate) that separate the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.
lictor
noun, (in ancient Rome) one of a body of attendants on chief magistrates, who preceded them carrying the fasces and whose duties included executing the sentences of criminals.
recti-
rectal
adjective, of, relating to, or for the rectum.
pairle
noun, a device representing the front of an ecclesiastical pallium, consisting of a broad Y -shaped form covered with crosses.
paleon
linear
adjective, of, consisting of, or using lines:
linter
noun, linters, short cotton fibers that stick to seeds after a first ginning.
lionet
noun, a young or small lion.
Platte
noun, a river flowing E from the junction of the North and South Platte rivers in central Nebraska to the Missouri River S of Omaha. 310 miles (500 km) long.
recoil
noun, an act of recoiling.
Lipton
noun, Seymour, 1903–1986, U.S. sculptor.
Lettic
adjective, of or relating to the Letts or their language.
Renata
noun, a female given name.
lectin
noun, any of a group of proteins that bind to particular carbohydrates in the manner of an antibody and are commonly extracted from plants for use as an agglutinin, as in clumping red blood cells for blood typing.
panto-
Parcel
noun, an object, article, container, or quantity of something wrapped or packed up; small package; bundle.
Parcae
noun, an ancient Roman goddess of childbirth and destiny. Compare Parcae.
lector
noun, a lecturer in a college or university.
Parana
noun, a river in central South America, flowing from S Brazil along the SE boundary of Paraguay and through E Argentina into the Río de la Plata. 2050 miles (3300 km) long.
Leipoa
noun, mallee fowl.
panzer
noun, a vehicle, especially a tank, forming part of a German panzer division.
Lenoir
noun, Jean Joseph Étienne [zhahn zhoh-zef ey-tyen] /ʒɑ̃ ʒoʊˈzɛf eɪˈtyɛn/ (Show IPA), 1822–1900, French inventor.
Lepton
noun, an aluminum coin of modern Greece until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a drachma.
pantie
noun, panties.
lentic
adjective, pertaining to or living in still water.
panier
noun, pannier.
rental
noun, an amount received or paid as rent.
palter
verb (used without object), to talk or act insincerely or deceitfully; lie or use trickery.
lepto-
Nilote
noun, a member of any of several indigenous black peoples of the Sudan and eastern Africa.
tanrec
noun, tenrec.
pitier
noun, a person who pities.
clino-
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.
arcane
adjective, known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret; obscure; esoteric:
Arcata
noun, a town in NW California.
nailer
noun, a person or thing that drives nails, as a machine that drives nails automatically.
tinter
noun, a person who specializes in applying tints or dyes.
areola
noun, a ring of color, as around the human nipple.
Ariane
noun, Rocketry. a French-built, three-stage, liquid-propellant rocket for launching satellites into orbit around the earth.
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.
coaler
noun, a railroad, ship, etc., used mainly to haul or supply coal.
C-note
noun, See C (def 11).
tip-in
noun, tap-in.
tip-on
noun, tip1 (def 4).
tiptoe
noun, the tip or end of a toe.
client
noun, a person or group that uses the professional advice or services of a lawyer, accountant, advertising agency, architect, etc.
Aralia
noun, any of various plants of the genus Aralia and related genera, several of which are cultivated as houseplants or have been used medicinally.
arnica
noun, any composite plant of the genus Arnica, having opposite leaves and yellow flower heads.
aroint
verb (imperative), begone:
trepan
noun, a tool for cutting shallow holes by removing a core.
arpent
noun, an old French unit of area equal to about one acre (0.4 hectare). It is still used in the province of Quebec and in parts of Louisiana.
Trento
noun, Italian name of Trent.
claret
noun, the red table wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France: originally it was light red or yellowish.
Titian
noun, (Tiziano Vecellio) c1477–1576, Italian painter.
Claire
noun, Ina, 1892–1985, U.S. actress.
Citron
noun, a pale-yellow fruit resembling the lemon but larger and with thicker rind, borne by a small tree or large bush, Citrus medica, allied to the lemon and lime.
citrin
noun, bioflavonoid.
trance
noun, a half-conscious state, seemingly between sleeping and waking, in which ability to function voluntarily may be suspended.
citral
noun, a pale yellow, water-insoluble, liquid aldehyde, C 10 H 16 O, having a strong lemonlike odor, consisting in natural form of two isomers (citral a or geranial and citral b or neral) usually obtained from the oils of lemon and orange or synthetically: used chiefly in perfumery, flavoring, and the synthesis of vitamin A.
citole
noun, cittern.
colent
trinal
adjective, threefold; triple; trine.
atonal
adjective, of, relating to, or marked by atonality.
corita
noun, a boat resembling a large, woven basket, used by Indians of the southwestern U.S.
Altair
noun, a first-magnitude star in the constellation Aquila.
tie-in
noun, an arrangement or campaign whereby related products are promoted, marketed, or sold together:
tiepin
noun, a straight pin, usually with an ornamented head and a small metal sheath for its point, for holding together the ends of a necktie or to pin them to a shirt front.
altern
adjective, alternate; following one another.
Altona
noun, a metropolitan district of Hamburg, Germany: formerly an independent city.
Anatol
noun, a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “sunrise.”.
anatta
noun, the doctrine asserting the nonexistence of a personal and immortal soul. Sanskrit, anatman.
anatto
noun, annatto.
ancile
noun, a shield given by Mars to Numa Pompilius as the palladium of Rome.
Triton
noun, a positively-charged particle consisting of a proton and two neutrons, equivalent to the nucleus of an atom of tritium.
CORNET
noun, Music. a valved wind instrument of the trumpet family.
Cornel
noun, any tree or shrub of the genus Cornus; dogwood.
cornea
noun, the transparent anterior part of the external coat of the eye covering the iris and the pupil and continuous with the sclera.
anlace
noun, anelace.
aporia
noun, Rhetoric. the expression of a simulated or real doubt, as about where to begin or what to do or say.
anopia
noun, absence of sight, especially when due to a structural defect in or absence of an eye.
copter
noun, helicopter.
antiar
noun, the upas tree.
antler
noun, one of the solid deciduous horns, usually branched, of an animal of the deer family.
Antlia
noun, Astronomy. the Air Pump, a small southern constellation between Vela and Hydra.
triple
noun, an amount, number, etc., three times as great as another.
copier
noun, a person or thing that copies; copyist.
tincal
noun, a former name for crude native borax.
apical
noun, Phonetics. an apical sound.
tinct.
contr.
aplite
noun, a fine-grained granite composed essentially of feldspar and quartz.
colter
noun, a sharp blade or wheel attached to the beam of a plow, used to cut the ground in advance of the plowshare.
tra-la
noun, nonsense syllables sung as a refrain, expressing gaiety.
atonic
noun, Grammar. an unaccented word, syllable, or sound.
Ticino
noun, a canton in S Switzerland. 1086 sq. mi. (2813 sq. km). Capital: Bellinzona.
Carola
noun, a female given name, form of Carol.
cartop
adjective, of a size and shape suitable for carrying on the top of an automobile.
carton
noun, a cardboard or plastic box used typically for storage or shipping.
Canara
noun, Kanara.
cartel
noun, an international syndicate, combine, or trust formed especially to regulate prices and output in some field of business.
carpo-
Carpet
noun, a heavy fabric, commonly of wool or nylon, for covering floors.
carpel
noun, a simple pistil, or a single member of a compound pistil.
carpal
noun, a carpale.
Cantal
noun, a department in S central France. 2231 sq. mi. (5780 sq. km). Capital: Aurillac.
cantar
noun, a poem consisting of four-line stanzas, each line having eight syllables.
Canter
noun, an easy gallop.
cantle
noun, the hind part of a saddle, usually curved upward.
Carole
noun, a female given name.
Cantor
noun, the religious official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical portion of a service and sings or chants the prayers and parts of prayers designed to be performed as solos.
canape
noun, a thin piece of bread or toast or a cracker spread or topped with cheese, caviar, anchovies, or other savory food.
Carnot
noun, Lazare Nicolas Marguerite [la-zar nee-kaw-lah mar-guh-reet] /laˈzar ni kɔˈlɑ mar gəˈrit/ (Show IPA), 1753–1823, French general and statesman.
carnet
noun, a customs document allowing an automobile to be driven at no cost across international borders.
Carnap
noun, Rudolf P. 1891–1970, U.S. philosopher, born in Germany.
carnal
adjective, pertaining to or characterized by the flesh or the body, its passions and appetites; sensual:
capita
noun, plural of caput.
caplet
caplin
noun, capelin.
Carina
noun, Zoology. a keellike part or ridge, especially a ridge of bone on the ventral side of the sternum of birds.
Capone
noun, Al(phonse) ("Scarface") 1899–1947, U.S. gangster and Prohibition-era bootlegger, probably born in Italy.
Carian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Caria.
Capote
noun, a long cloak with a hood.
Carapa
noun, a South American tree, Carapa guianensis, of the mahogany family.
captor
noun, a person who has captured a person or thing.
tonlet
noun, a skirt of plates.
Catano
noun, a city in NE Puerto Rico, SW of San Juan.
atopic
adjective, of or relating to atopy.
centr-
toecap
noun, a piece of leather or other material covering the toe of a shoe.
toe-in
noun, the slight forward convergence given to the front wheels of an automobile to improve steering qualities.
attain
verb (used with object), to reach, achieve, or accomplish; gain; obtain:
Attica
noun, a region in SE Greece, surrounding Athens: under Athenian rule in ancient times.
Attila
noun, ("Scourge of God") a.d. 406?–453, king of the Huns who invaded Europe: defeated by the Romans and Visigoths in 451 at Châlons-sur-Marne in France.
attire
noun, clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments.
toilet
noun, a bathroom fixture consisting of a bowl, usually with a detachable, hinged seat and lid, and a device for flushing with water, used for defecation and urination.
attorn
verb (used with object), to turn over to another; transfer.
Azalea
noun, any of numerous shrubs belonging to a particular group (Azalea) of the genus Rhododendron, of the heath family, comprising species with handsome flower clusters of various colors, some of which are familiar in cultivation: the group was formerly the botanical genus Azalea but is now a horticultural classification.
cerat-
Toltec
noun, a member of an Indian people living in central Mexico before the advent of the Aztecs and traditionally credited with laying the foundation of Aztec culture.
centra
noun, a plural of centrum.
azonal
adjective, not divided into zones.
centi-
catena
noun, a chain or connected series, especially of extracts from the writings of the fathers of the Christian church.
cental
noun, hundredweight (def 1).
azonic
adjective, not confined to any particular zone or region; not local.
Azorin
noun, (José Martínez Ruiz) 1873–1967, Spanish novelist and critic.
cenizo
noun, chamiso.
celto-
azotic
adjective, of or relating to azote; nitric.
Azrael
noun, (in Jewish and Islamic angelology) the angel who separates the soul from the body at the moment of death.
Catton
noun, (Charles) Bruce, 1899–1978, U.S. journalist and historian.
cattle
noun, bovine animals, especially domesticated members of the genus Bos.
catnip
noun, a plant, Nepeta cataria, of the mint family, having egg-shaped leaves containing aromatic oils that are a cat attractant.
catnap
noun, a short, light nap or doze.
Catlin
noun, George, 1796–1872, U.S. painter.
cation
noun, a positively charged ion that is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
Cotter
noun, a pin, wedge, key, or the like, fitted or driven into an opening to secure something or hold parts together.
captan
noun, a powder, C 9 H 8 Cl 3 NO 2 S, of white to cream color, used as a fungicide on vegetables, fruits, and flowers.
Altaic
noun, the Turkic, Mongolian, and Tungusic language families collectively, spoken over a broad expanse of Eurasia, from southeastern Europe to the Pacific: variously considered to be a single, genetically related family, with Japanese and Korean sometimes also included, or a group of languages with shared typologies and histories, but not genetically akin.
eclair
noun, a finger-shaped cream puff, filled with whipped cream, custard, or pastry cream, often coated with icing.
crepon
noun, a heavyweight crepe fabric.
zonite
noun, a body segment of a diplopod.
zonate
adjective, marked with zones, as of color, texture, or the like.
Cretan
noun, a native or inhabitant of Crete.
cretin
noun, a person suffering from cretinism.
Alicia
noun, a female given name, form of Alice.
zoaria
noun, a collection of distinct, individual zooids that make up a compound or colonial organism.
Alecto
noun, one of the Furies.
zircon
noun, a common mineral, zirconium silicate, ZrSiO 4 , occurring in small tetragonal crystals or grains of various colors, usually opaque: used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent.
acetal
noun, Also called diethylacetal. a colorless, volatile, sparingly water-soluble liquid, C 6 H 14 O 2 , having a nutlike aftertaste, obtained from acetaldehyde and ethyl alcohol: used chiefly as a solvent and in the manufacture of perfumes.
acetin
noun, a colorless, thick, hygroscopic liquid, C 5 H 10 O 4 : used chiefly in the manufacture of explosives.
Aeolic
noun, the Greek dialect of ancient Aeolis and Thessaly; Aeolian.
teapot
noun, a container with a lid, spout, and handle, in which tea is made and from which it is poured.
Tarzan
noun, the hero of a series of jungle stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Alcott
noun, (Amos) Bronson [bron-suh n] /ˈbrɒn sən/ (Show IPA), 1799–1888, U.S. educator and philosopher.
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.
Alaric
noun, a.d. c370–410, king of the Visigoths: captured Rome 410.
terat-
earlap
noun, earflap.
actin-
action
noun, the process or state of acting or of being active:
Zapata
noun, Emiliano [e-mee-lyah-naw] /ˌɛ miˈlyɑ nɔ/ (Show IPA), 1877?–1919, Mexican revolutionary and agrarian reformer: guerrilla leader 1911–16.
aeron.
cteno-
zeatin
noun, a cytokinin occurring in corn, spinach, and peas.
Zealot
noun, a person who shows zeal.
aerial
noun, a radio or television antenna.
A-line
noun, (especially in women's clothing) a cut of garment consisting basically of two A -shaped panels for the front and back, designed to give increasing fullness toward the hemline.
aceto-
Aeolia
noun, Aeolis.
craton
noun, a relatively rigid and immobile region of continental portions of the earth's crust.
Alpena
noun, a city in NE Michigan, on Lake Huron.
Alpine
noun, (initial capital letter) Anthropology. a member of a Caucasoid people found in central Europe and characterized by heavy body build, medium complexion, and straight to wavy hair.
Crania
noun, the skull of a vertebrate.
tetra-
Alnico
noun, a permanent-magnet alloy having aluminum, nickel, and cobalt as its principal ingredients.
Zorana
noun, a female given name.
Elinor
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
elicit
verb (used with object), to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke:
alpaca
noun, a domesticated South American ruminant, Lama pacos, having long, soft, silky fleece, related to the llama and believed to be a variety of the guanaco.
oaten
adjective, of, relating to, or made of oats.
acpt.
azoic
adjective, (formerly) noting or pertaining to the Precambrian Era, especially that part formerly believed to precede the first appearance of life; Archean.
Acton
noun, a quilted garment worn under mail in the 13th and 14th centuries; gambeson.
octet
noun, a company of eight singers or musicians.
azole
noun, any of a group of five-membered heterocyclic compounds containing one or more nitrogen atoms in the ring, the number of nitrogen atoms present being indicated by a prefix, as in diazole.
Capra
noun, Frank, 1897–1991, U.S. film director and producer, born in Italy.
piano
noun, a musical instrument in which felt-covered hammers, operated from a keyboard, strike the metal strings.
octan
noun, an octan fever.
octal
noun, octonary (def 6).
plan-
Nepal
noun, a constitutional monarchy in the Himalayas between N India and Tibet. About 56,830 sq. mi. (147,190 sq. km). Capital: Kathmandu.
octa-
oater
noun, a movie, television show, etc., about the frontier days of the U.S. West; western; horse opera.
Aztec
noun, a member of a Nahuatl-speaking state in central Mexico that was conquered by Cortés in 1521.
plait
noun, a braid, especially of hair or straw.
ocrea
noun, a sheathing part, as a pair of stipules united about a stem.
Trace
noun, a surviving mark, sign, or evidence of the former existence, influence, or action of some agent or event; vestige:
Zenia
noun, a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “hospitality.”.
picot
noun, one of a number of ornamental loops in embroidery, or along the edge of lace, ribbon, etc.
acron
noun, the unsegmented, preoral portion of the body of an arthropod.
pico-
ocean
noun, the vast body of salt water that covers almost three fourths of the earth's surface.
acro-
azote
noun, nitrogen.
Ocala
noun, a city in central Florida.
OIcel
azine
noun, any of a group of six-membered heterocyclic compounds containing one or more nitrogen atoms in the ring, the number of nitrogen atoms present being indicated by a prefix, as in diazine or triazine.
azlon
noun, any of the class of textile fibers derived from such proteins as casein or zein.
petri
polar
adjective, of or relating to the North or South Pole.
plane
noun, a flat or level surface.
train
noun, Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
trail
noun, a path or track made across a wild region, over rough country, or the like, by the passage of people or animals.
atria
noun, Architecture. Also called cavaedium. the main or central room of an ancient Roman house, open to the sky at the center and usually having a pool for the collection of rain water. a courtyard, flanked or surrounded by porticoes, in front of an early or medieval Christian church. a skylit central court in a contemporary building or house.
atrip
adjective, aweigh.
ontic
adjective, possessing the character of real rather than phenomenal existence; noumenal.
Poler
noun, a person or thing that poles.
petr-
onlap
noun, the advance of a sea beyond its former shore.
attar
noun, Also, atar, athar, ottar, otto. a perfume or essential oil obtained from flowers or petals.
30-30
Attic
noun, the part of a building, especially of a house, directly under a roof; garret.
Petra
noun, an ancient city in SW Jordan: ruined structures carved out of varicolored stratified rock; capital of the Nabataeans and Edomites.
aecia
noun, the fruiting body of rust fungi, which bears chainlike or stalked spores.
Actor
noun, a person who acts in stage plays, motion pictures, television broadcasts, etc.
atto-
Capri
noun, an island in W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: grottoes; resort. 5½ sq. mi. (14 sq. km).
Prot.
petti
noun, petticoat (def 1).
olein
noun, Also called glyceryl trioleate, triolein. a colorless to yellowish, oily, water-insoluble liquid, C 57 H 104 O 6 , the triglyceride of oleic acid, present in many vegetable oils.
oleic
adjective, pertaining to or derived from oleic acid.
Olean
noun, a city in SW New York.
Tract
noun, an expanse or area of land, water, etc.; region; stretch.
Ponca
noun, a member of a North American Indian people formerly of northern Nebraska, now living mostly in northern Oklahoma.
Ponce
noun, a pimp.
piton
noun, a metal spike with an eye through which a rope may be passed.
Azana
noun, Manuel [mah-nwel] /mɑˈnwɛl/ (Show IPA), (Manuel Azaña y Diez) 1880–1940, Spanish statesman: prime minister 1931–33, 1936; president 1936–39.
prone
noun, a sermon or a brief hortatory introduction to a sermon, usually delivered at a service at which the Eucharist is celebrated.
oiler
noun, a person or thing that oils.
toti-
Capet
noun, Hugh or Fr. Hugues [yg] /üg/ (Show IPA), a.d. 938?–996, king of France 987–996.
total
noun, the total amount; sum; aggregate:
Capon
noun, a cockerel castrated to improve the flesh for use as food.
Aaron
noun, the older brother of Moses, usually regarded as the first high priest of the Hebrews. Ex. 28; 40:13–16.
Nitti
noun, Francesco Saverio [frahn-ches-kaw sah-ve-ryaw] /frɑnˈtʃɛs kɔ sɑˈvɛ ryɔ/ (Show IPA), 1868–1953, Italian lawyer, statesman, and economist.
Pilea
noun, any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Pilea, of the nettle family, many species of which are cultivated for their ornamental foliage.
caner
noun, a person who works with cane, especially one who produces canework for chairs.
place
noun, a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
canoe
noun, any of various slender, open boats, tapering to a point at both ends, propelled by paddles or sometimes sails and traditionally formed of light framework covered with bark, skins, or canvas, or formed from a dug-out or burned-out log or logs, and now usually made of aluminum, fiberglass, etc.
Cant.
pilon
noun, something extra; lagniappe.
pilot
noun, a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
Aalto
noun, Alvar [ahl-vahr] /ˈɑl vɑr/ (Show IPA), 1898–1976, Finnish architect and furniture designer.
nitre
noun, niter.
aalii
noun, a bushy shrub, Dodonaea viscosa, of Australia, Hawaii, Africa, and tropical America, having sticky foliage.
nitr-
Niter
noun, potassium nitrate.
Prole
noun, a member of the proletariat.
canto
noun, one of the main or larger divisions of a long poem.
print
noun, the state of being printed.
Pinel
noun, Phillippe [fee-leep] /fiˈlip/ (Show IPA), 1745–1826, French physician: reformer in the treatment and care of the mentally ill.
prion
noun, any of several petrels of the genus Pachyptila, located in the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere and having serrated edges on the bill.
prize
noun, a reward for victory or superiority, as in a contest or competition.
zonal
adjective, of or relating to a zone or zones.
Niort
noun, a city in and the capital of Deux-Sèvres, in W France.
toran
noun, (in Indian Buddhist and Hindu architecture) a gateway having two or three lintels between two posts.
Pinta
noun, a nonvenereal treponematosis occurring chiefly in Central and South America, caused by Treponema carateum, characterized by spots of various colors on the skin.
proc.
Pinot
noun, any of several varieties of purple or white vinifera grapes yielding a red or white wine, used especially in making burgundies and champagnes.
Capiz
noun, a small marine bivalve of the genus Placuna, especially P. placenta, common in Philippine coastal waters and some other parts of the Pacific Ocean.
caper
noun, a playful leap or skip.
Pitta
noun, any of several brilliantly colored, passerine birds of the family Pittidae, inhabiting dark, Old World, tropical forests.
Price
noun, the sum or amount of money or its equivalent for which anything is bought, sold, or offered for sale.
noct-
Torte
noun, a rich cake, especially one containing little or no flour, usually made with eggs and ground nuts or bread crumbs.
Zetta
prae-
torii
noun, (in Japan) a form of decorative gateway or portal, consisting of two upright wooden posts connected at the top by two horizontal crosspieces, commonly found at the entrance to Shinto temples.
prana
noun, Yoga, Jainism. the vital principle.
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.
Pitri
noun, the legendary progenitor of any family.
caine
noun, (Sir Thomas Henry) Hall, 1853–1931, English novelist.
cairn
noun, a heap of stones set up as a landmark, monument, tombstone, etc.
Cairo
noun, a city in and the capital of Egypt, in the N part on the E bank of the Nile.
neral
noun, citral b. See under citral.
pron.
prate
noun, act of prating.
acorn
noun, the typically ovoid fruit or nut of an oak, enclosed at the base by a cupule.
capot
noun, the taking by one player of all the tricks of a deal, as in piquet.
Calpe
noun, ancient name of the Rock of Gibraltar.
Canea
noun, a seaport on and the capital of Crete, on the W part.
noria
noun, a device consisting of a series of buckets on a wheel, used in Spain and the East for raising water.
zoril
noun, a weasellike African animal, Ictonyx striatus, resembling a skunk in coloration and habits.
Prato
noun, a city in central Italy, near Florence.
Pratt
noun, Edwin John, 1883–1964, Canadian poet.
canal
noun, an artificial waterway for navigation, irrigation, etc.
Pinto
noun, Western U.S. a pinto horse.
acet-
nopal
noun, any of several cacti of the genus Nopalea, resembling the prickly pear.
acari
noun, plural of acarus.
Pieta
noun, a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of the dead Christ, usually shown held on her lap.
nerol
noun, a colorless, liquid, unsaturated alcohol, C 10 H 18 O, an isomeric form of geraniol occurring in neroli oil, used in perfumery.
pret.
preta
noun, a wandering or disturbed ghost.
Pilar
adjective, of, relating to, or covered with hair.
plain
noun, an area of land not significantly higher than adjacent areas and with relatively minor differences in elevation, commonly less than 500 feet (150 meters), within the area.
peta-
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.
alert
noun, an attitude of vigilance, readiness, or caution, as before an expected attack.
Plate
noun, a shallow, usually circular dish, often of earthenware or porcelain, from which food is eaten.
Panza
noun, Sancho, Sancho Panza.
apace
adverb, with speed; quickly; swiftly.
Paoli
noun, Pasquale di, 1725–1807, Corsican military leader, statesman, and patriot.
aorta
noun, the main trunk of the arterial system, conveying blood from the left ventricle of the heart to all of the body except the lungs.
para-
A-one
adjective, noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
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.
Anzio
noun, a town in Italy, S of Rome on the Tyrrhenian coast: site of Allied beachhead in World War II.
Parca
noun, an ancient Roman goddess of childbirth and destiny. Compare Parcae.
Anzac
noun, a member of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I.
antre
noun, a cavern; cave.
Alice
noun, a city in S Texas.
paren
plural noun, parentheses:
apart
Idioms, apart from, aside from; in addition to; besides:
apian
adjective, of or relating to bees.
pari-
Apoc.
April
noun, the fourth month of the year, containing 30 days. Abbreviation: Apr.
trine
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
aport
adverb, on or toward the port side.
Pearl
noun, a smooth, rounded bead formed within the shells of certain mollusks and composed of the mineral aragonite or calcite in a matrix, deposited in concentric layers as a protective coating around an irritating foreign object: valued as a gem when lustrous and finely colored. Compare cultured pearl.
trop-
Plato
noun, 427–347 b.c, Greek philosopher.
apnea
noun, a temporary suspension of breathing, occurring in some newborns (infant apnea) and in some adults during sleep (sleep apnea)
pant-
Peano
noun, Giuseppe [joo-zep-pe] /dʒuˈzɛp pɛ/ (Show IPA), 1858–1932, Italian mathematician.
panel
noun, a distinct portion, section, or division of a wall, wainscot, ceiling, door, shutter, fence, etc., especially of any surface sunk below or raised above the general level or enclosed by a frame or border.
Panic
noun, a sudden overwhelming fear, with or without cause, that produces hysterical or irrational behavior, and that often spreads quickly through a group of persons or animals.
triol
noun, a compound having three hydroxyl groups.
plat.
Plata
noun, Rí·o de la [ree-aw th e lah] /ˈri ɔ ðɛ lɑ/ (Show IPA) an estuary on the SE coast of South America between Argentina and Uruguay, formed by the Uruguay and Paraná rivers, about 185 miles (290 km) long.
trone
noun, a large pair of scales, a spring balance, or other weighing device located in a town or marketplace to weigh goods and merchandise.
antic
noun, Usually, antics. a playful trick or prank; caper. a grotesque, fantastic, or ludicrous gesture, act, or posture.
anti-
peart
adjective, lively; brisk; cheerful.
alti-
anat.
Paten
noun, a metal plate on which the bread is placed in the celebration of the Eucharist.
anal.
Pater
noun, British Informal. father.
Alton
noun, a city in SW Illinois.
alto-
alter
noun, David, 1807–81, U.S. physicist.
alone
Idioms, leave alone, to allow (someone) to be by himself or herself: to refrain from annoying or interfering with:
altar
noun, an elevated place or structure, as a mound or platform, at which religious rites are performed or on which sacrifices are offered to gods, ancestors, etc.
patio
noun, an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
Patna
noun, a city in and the capital of Bihar, in NE India, on the Ganges.
Alta.
Altai
noun, a territory of the Russian Federation in central Asia. 101,000 sq. mi. (261,700 sq. km). Capital: Barnaul.
Paton
noun, Alan (Stewart) 1903–88, South African novelist.
Alope
noun, a daughter of Cercyon who was raped by Poseidon and bore a son, Hippothous.
Aloin
noun, an intensely bitter, crystalline, water-soluble powder composed of the active principles of and obtained from aloe, used chiefly as a purgative.
ante-
Aline
noun, a female given name, form of Adeline.
alien
noun, Often Disparaging and Offensive. a resident of one country who was born in or owes allegiance to another country and has not acquired citizenship by naturalization in the country of residence (distinguished from citizen). See also resident alien, illegal alien.
Parl.
anole
noun, any of numerous chiefly insectivorous New World lizards of the genus Anolis, related to the iguana, that have the ability to change the color of their skin among a wide range of green and brown shades.
parle
noun, verb (used without object), talk; parley.
parol
noun, something stated or declared.
anoia
noun, extreme mental deficiency.
part.
ancre
adjective, having the end of each limb divided and carved outward like the flukes of an anchor; moline:
Patti
noun, Adelina [ah-de-lee-nah] /ˌɑ dɛˈli nɑ/ (Show IPA), (Adela Juana Maria Patti) 1843–1919, Italian operatic soprano, born in Spain.
Anita
noun, a female given name: Spanish form of Anna.
anile
adjective, of or like a foolish, doddering old woman.
Trona
noun, a monoclinic mineral, grayish or yellowish hydrous sodium carbonate and bicarbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅NaHCO 3 ⋅2H 2 , occurring in dried or partly evaporated lake basins.
trite
adjective, lacking in freshness or effectiveness because of constant use or excessive repetition; hackneyed; stale:
Aneto
noun, Pi·co de [pee-kaw th e] /ˈpi kɔ ðɛ/ (Show IPA). Spanish name of Pic de Néthou.
anear
adverb, preposition, near.
apron
noun, a garment covering part of the front of the body and tied at the waist, for protecting the wearer's clothing:
palea
noun, a chafflike scale or bract.
trait
noun, a distinguishing characteristic or quality, especially of one's personal nature:
Aetna
noun, Mount. Etna, Mount.
Point
noun, a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
artel
noun, (in Russia or the Soviet Union) a peasants' or workers' cooperative; an association of workers or peasants for collective effort.
artal
noun, plural of rotl.
orial
Peron
noun, Eva Duarte de [ee-vuh dwahr-tey duh;; Spanish e-vah dwahr-te th e] /ˈi və ˈdwɑr teɪ də;; Spanish ˈɛ vɑ ˈdwɑr tɛ ðɛ/ (Show IPA), 1919–52, Argentine political figure (wife of Juan Perón).
Oriel
noun, a bay window, especially one cantilevered or corbeled out from a wall.
peril
noun, exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy; danger:
orate
verb (used with or without object), to deliver an oration; speak pompously; declaim.
peri-
poet.
Plzen
noun, a city in Bohemia, in the W Czech Republic.
plotz
verb (used without object), to collapse or faint, as from surprise, excitement, or exhaustion.
Arnel
ottar
noun, attar (def 1).
Artie
noun, a male given name, form of Arthur.
pert.
ploce
noun, the repetition of a word or phrase to gain special emphasis or to indicate an extension of meaning, as in Ex. 3:14: “I am that I am.”.
petal
noun, one of the often colored segments of the corolla of a flower.
Zaria
noun, a city in N central Nigeria.
atone
verb (used with object), to make amends for; expiate:
Petit
adjective, small; petty; minor.
opine
verb (used with or without object), to hold or express an opinion.
aeri-
optic
noun, the eye.
Aeria
noun, an area in the northern hemisphere of Mars.
orant
noun, a representation of a female figure, with outstretched arms and palms up in a gesture of prayer, in ancient and early Christian art.
patr-
ation
atilt
adjective, adverb, with a tilt or inclination; tilted:
TREAT
noun, entertainment, food, drink, etc., given by way of compliment or as an expression of friendly regard.
aero-
orale
noun, fanon (def 2).
Trent
noun, Italian Trento. Ancient Tridentum. a city in N Italy, on the Adige River.
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.
Zante
noun, a Greek island, off the W coast of Greece: southernmost of the Ionian Islands. 157 sq. mi. (407 sq. km).
pale-
arian
noun, an adherent of Arianism.
plaza
noun, a public square or open space in a city or town.
Arica
noun, a seaport in N Chile.
Paine
noun, Albert Bigelow [big-uh-loh] /ˈbɪg əˌloʊ/ (Show IPA), 1861–1937, U.S. author and editor.
paint
noun, a substance composed of solid coloring matter suspended in a liquid medium and applied as a protective or decorative coating to various surfaces, or to canvas or other materials in producing a work of art.
alani
plural noun, a nomadic Iranian people who flourished in the 2nd–4th centuries a.d. and are ancestors of the present-day Ossets.
alapa
noun, the light blow on the cheek delivered by the bishop in a confirmation service.
areo-
penal
adjective, of, relating to, or involving punishment, as for crimes or offenses.
ARENA
noun, the oval space in the center of a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats or other performances.
alate
noun, the winged form of an insect when both winged and wingless forms occur in the species.
trice
noun, a very short time; an instant:
Alcon
noun, a noted archer who helped Hercules abduct the cattle of Geryon.
Alcor
pecan
noun, a tall hickory tree, Carya illinoinensis, of the southern U.S. and Mexico, cultivated for its oval, smooth-shelled, edible nuts: the state tree of Texas.
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.
Paeon
noun, Classical Prosody. a foot of one long and three short syllables in any order.
paean
noun, any song of praise, joy, or triumph.
plio-
pleon
noun, the abdomen of a crustacean.
aioli
noun, a garlic-flavored mayonnaise of Provence, served with fish and seafood and often with vegetables.
plier
noun, pliers, (sometimes used with a singular verb) small pincers with long jaws, for bending wire, holding small objects, etc. (usually used with pair of).
triac
noun, a type of thyristor designed for electronic control of the current supplied to a circuit, used especially in dimmers for lighting systems.
Arlen
noun, Harold (Hymen Arluck) 1905–1986, U.S. songwriter.
plica
noun, Zoology, Anatomy. a fold or folding.
Ariz.
pleo-
plant
noun, any member of the kingdom Plantae, comprising multicellular organisms that typically produce their own food from inorganic matter by the process of photosynthesis and that have more or less rigid cell walls containing cellulose, including vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, and hornworts: some classification schemes may include fungi, algae, bacteria, blue-green algae, and certain single-celled eukaryotes that have plantlike qualities, as rigid cell walls or photosynthesis.
Arion
noun, flourished 7th century b.c, Greek poet: inventor of the dithyramb.
trial
noun, Law. the examination before a judicial tribunal of the facts put in issue in a cause, often including issues of law as well as those of fact. the determination of a person's guilt or innocence by due process of law.
Ariel
noun, a mountain gazelle of Arabia, Gazella gazella arabica : almost extinct.
pleat
noun, a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.
Penza
noun, a city in the W Russian Federation in Europe.
pacer
noun, a person or thing that paces.
Zaire
noun, a paper money and monetary unit of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, equal to 100 makuta.
Areca
noun, any tropical Asian palm of the genus Areca, as the betel palm.
Eliz.
Capt.
Rizal
noun, José [haw-se] /hɔˈsɛ/ (Show IPA), 1861–96, Philippine patriot, novelist, poet, and physician.
corp.
Ital.
coria
noun, plural of corium.
Corea
noun, Armando Anthony [ahr-mahn-doh] /ɑrˈmɑn doʊ/ (Show IPA), ("Chick") born 1941, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.
Coral
noun, the hard, variously colored, calcareous skeleton secreted by certain marine polyps.
Tiler
noun, a person who lays tiles.
ition
copra
noun, the dried kernel or meat of the coconut from which coconut oil is expressed.
irone
noun, a colorless liquid of isomeric, unsaturated ketones, C 14 H 22 O, obtained from orris root: used in perfumery for its odor of violets.
ripen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become ripe.
copr-
coper
noun, a horse dealer.
copen
noun, Also called copen blue. a medium blue color.
lact-
Copan
noun, Santa Rosa de Copán.
copal
noun, a hard, lustrous resin obtained from various tropical trees and used chiefly in making varnishes.
Corpl
Irina
noun, a female given name.
cont.
Ionia
noun, an ancient region on the W coast of Asia Minor and on adjacent islands in the Aegean: colonized by the ancient Greeks.
Crane
noun, any large wading bird of the family Gruidae, characterized by long legs, bill, and neck and an elevated hind toe.
intr.
craal
noun, kraal.
Teton
noun, the westernmost branch of the Dakota Indians.
tiara
noun, a jeweled, ornamental coronet worn by women.
cozen
verb (used with or without object), to cheat, deceive, or trick.
tical
noun, a former silver coin and monetary unit of Siam, equal to 100 satang: replaced in 1928 by the baht.
Ionic
noun, Prosody. an Ionic foot, verse, or meter.
corpn
cotta
noun, a surplice.
tacit
adjective, understood without being openly expressed; implied:
tacet
verb (imperative), be silent (directing an instrument or voice not to play or sing).
Iran.
irate
adjective, angry; enraged:
Corti
noun, Alfonso [al-fon-soh;; Italian ahl-fawn-saw] /ælˈfɒn soʊ;; Italian ɑlˈfɔn sɔ/ (Show IPA), 1822–76, Italian anatomist.
rotte
noun, rote2 .
Conte
noun, count2 .
Rieti
noun, Vittorio [veet-taw-ryaw] /vitˈtɔ ryɔ/ (Show IPA), 1898–1994, U.S. composer, born in Italy.
Terni
noun, a city in central Italy.
Clint
noun, a male given name, form of Clinton.
Tiran
noun, Strait of, a navigable waterway between the N Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.
clone
noun, Biology. a cell, cell product, or organism that is genetically identical to the unit or individual from which it was derived. a population of identical units, cells, or individuals that derive from the same ancestral line.
Clite
noun, Classical Mythology. the wife of Cyzicus, who hanged herself when her husband was mistakenly killed by the Argonauts.
clipt
noun, the act of clipping.
Tirol
noun, Tyrol.
Port.
Lazar
noun, a person infected with a disease, especially leprosy.
cline
noun, Biology. the gradual change in certain characteristics exhibited by members of a series of adjacent populations of organisms of the same species.
Latin
noun, an Italic language spoken in ancient Rome, fixed in the 2nd or 1st century b.c., and established as the official language of the Roman Empire. Abbreviation: L.
clept
verb, a simple past tense and past participle of clepe.
Cleon
noun, died 422 b.c, Athenian general and political opponent of Pericles.
rept.
repot
verb (used with object), to transfer (a plant) to another, especially larger, pot.
leant
noun, the act or state of leaning; inclination:
cleat
noun, a wedge-shaped block fastened to a surface to serve as a check or support:
leapt
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
cloze
noun, a cloze procedure or test.
later
Idioms, of late, lately; recently:
colza
noun, rape2 .
Lanza
noun, Mario (Alfredo Arnold Cocozza) 1921–59, U.S. tenor and film actor.
tinea
noun, any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.
Lanai
noun, a veranda, especially a fully furnished one used as a living room.
Tinia
noun, the chief god of the Etruscans, with powers similar to those of Zeus.
topic
noun, a subject of conversation or discussion:
Colin
noun, any of several American quails, especially the bobwhite.
Colet
noun, John, 1467?–1519, English educator and clergyman.
ricin
noun, a white, poisonous, protein powder from the bean of the castor-oil plant.
riata
noun, a lariat.
coala
noun, koala.
riant
adjective, laughing; smiling; cheerful.
colat
lapin
noun, a rabbit.
coel-
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.
coapt
verb (used with object), to bring close together:
laten
verb (used with or without object), to make or become late.
crape
noun, a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
crate
noun, a slatted wooden box or framework for packing, shopping, or storing fruit, furniture, glassware, crockery, etc.
learn
verb (used with object), to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience:
Tarai
noun, Terai.
ecol.
Tarne
noun, (in the Iliad) Sardis.
Erato
noun, the Muse of love poetry.
eclat
noun, brilliance of success, reputation, etc.:
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.
Eaton
noun, Theophilus, 1590–1658, English colonist and colonial administrator in America.
tecta
noun, a rooflike structure.
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.
epact
noun, the difference in days between a solar year and a lunar year.
taper
noun, gradual diminution of width or thickness in an elongated object.
tanto
adverb, (of a musical direction) too much; so much.
telia
noun, the cluster of spore cases of the rust and smut fungi, bearing teliospores.
telic
adjective, Grammar. expressing end or purpose:
telo-
Tanta
noun, a city in N Egypt, in the Nile delta.
talon
noun, a claw, especially of a bird of prey.
tarot
noun, any of a set of 22 playing cards bearing allegorical representations, used for fortunetelling and as trump cards in tarok.
econ.
teno-
ta-ta
interjection, goodbye.
Elton
noun, a male given name.
Eliot
noun, Charles William, 1834–1926, U.S. educator: president of Harvard University 1869–1909.
enact
verb (used with object), to make into an act or statute:
elint
noun, the gathering of military or other intelligence through the monitoring of electronic signals other than voice communications, as satellite transmissions, rocket telemetry, and radar.
encl.
Enola
noun, a female given name.
enrol
verb (used with or without object), enroll.
entia
noun, plural of ens.
ectal
adjective, external; outer; on the surface of.
ento-
Elara
noun, Astronomy. a small moon of the planet Jupiter.
Tatar
noun, a member of a modern Turkic people living in the Tatar Autonomous Republic and adjacent regions of eastern European Russia and in widely scattered communities in western Siberia and central Asia.
tater
noun, potato.
Eilat
noun, a seaport at the N tip of the Gulf of Aqaba, in S Israel.
Eolic
noun, the Greek dialect of ancient Aeolis and Thessaly; Aeolian.
ecto-
tenia
noun, taenia.
tenor
noun, the course of thought or meaning that runs through something written or spoken; purport; drift.
intel
noun, intelligence (defs 4, 6).
Taine
noun, Hippolyte Adolphe [ee-paw-leet a-dawlf] /i pɔˈlit aˈdɔlf/ (Show IPA), 1828–93, French literary critic and historian.
Croat
noun, a native or inhabitant of Croatia; Croatian.
crit.
terna
noun, a list of three names submitted to the pope as recommended to fill a vacant bishopric or benefice.
incl.
crine
noun, hair; head of hair.
incor
incr.
inept
adjective, without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit:
taint
noun, a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful.
inert
adjective, having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active):
Crile
noun, George Washington, 1864–1943, U.S. surgeon.
init.
crept
noun, an act or instance of creeping:
inlet
noun, an indentation of a shoreline, usually long and narrow; small bay or arm.
Creon
noun, a king of Thebes, the brother of Jocasta and the uncle of Eteocles, Polynices, and Antigone.
craze
noun, a popular or widespread fad, fashion, etc.; mania:
Taino
noun, a member of an extinct Arawakan Indian tribe of the West Indies.
Inari
noun, Lake, a lake in NE Finland. About 500 sq. mi. (1295 sq. km).
taler
noun, thaler.
ileo-
tepal
noun, one of the divisions of a flower perianth, especially one that is not clearly differentiated into petals and sepals, as in lilies and tulips.
Tepic
noun, a city in and the capital of Nayarit, W central Mexico.
Icel.
Iceni
noun, an ancient Celtic tribe of eastern England, whose queen, Boadicea, headed an insurrection against the Romans in a.d. 61.
ician
Talca
noun, a city in central Chile.
ileac
adjective, of or relating to the ileum.
tera-
inapt
adjective, not apt or fitting.
Terai
noun, a marshy lowland area in N India and S Nepal, between the Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas.
Iliac
adjective, of, relating to, or situated near the ilium.
ilio-
Ilion
noun, Greek name of ancient Troy.
croze
noun, the groove at either end of the staves of a barrel, cask, etc., into which the edge of the head fits.
Taira
noun, a member of a powerful family in Japan that ruled the country 1160–85.
crone
noun, a withered, witchlike old woman.
clear
noun, a clear or unobstructed space.
LANCE
noun, a long wooden shaft with a pointed metal head, used as a weapon by knights and cavalry soldiers in charging.
claro
noun, such a cigar.
rcpt.
Celia
noun, a female given name, form of Cecilia.
lect.
toner
noun, a person or thing that tones.
Loire
noun, a river in France, flowing NW and W into the Atlantic: the longest river in France. 625 miles (1005 km) long.
Ceara
noun, Fortaleza.
react
verb (used with object), to act or perform again.
loner
noun, a person who is or prefers to be alone, especially one who avoids the company of others:
tonal
adjective, pertaining to or having tonality.
loper
noun, a person or thing that lopes, as a horse with a loping gait.
Lopez
noun, Nancy, born 1957, U.S. golfer.
tonia
LORAN
noun, a system of long-range navigation whereby the latitude and longitude of a ship or airplane are determined from the time displacement between radio signals from two or more fixed transmitters.
Lorca
noun, García Lorca.
Loren
noun, a male given name, form of Lawrence.
Celt.
abbreviation, Celtic.
reata
noun, riata.
tonic
noun, a medicine that invigorates or strengthens:
lipo-
cert.
RECON
noun, reconnaissance.
cero-
Tolar
noun, the basic monetary unit of Slovenia until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 stotins.
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.
Lipan
noun, a member of a group of Apache Indians who lived in the U.S. east of the Rio Grande.
ceorl
noun, churl (def 4).
cent.
Recit
recip
liter
noun, a unit of capacity redefined in 1964 by a reduction of 28 parts in a million to be exactly equal to one cubic decimeter. It is equivalent to 1.0567 U.S. liquid quarts and is equal to the volume of one kilogram of distilled water at 4°C. Abbreviation: l.
litre
noun, liter.
CENTO
noun, a piece of writing, especially a poem, composed wholly of quotations from the works of other authors.
recap
noun, a recapped tire.
cater
verb (used with object), to provide food and service for:
Lorin
noun, a male given name, form of Lawrence.
rect.
Carie
noun, a female given name, form of Caroline.
racon
noun, radar beacon.
Natal
noun, a province in the E part of the Republic of South Africa. 35,284 sq. mi. (91,886 sq. km). Capital: Pietermaritzburg.
topaz
noun, a mineral, a fluosilicate of aluminum, usually occurring in prismatic orthorhombic crystals of various colors, and used as a gem.
Carla
noun, a female given name, form of Caroline.
natl.
Carin
noun, a female given name.
Natta
noun, Giulio [joo-lyaw] /ˈdʒu lyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1903–79, Italian chemist and engineer: Nobel Prize in chemistry 1963.
Carol
noun, a song, especially of joy.
Eliza
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
caret
noun, a mark (‸) made in written or printed matter to show the place where something is to be inserted.
Caren
noun, a female given name.
nazir
noun, (in Muslim countries) the title of any of various public officials.
toper
noun, a hard drinker or chronic drunkard.
carat
noun, a unit of weight in gemstones, 200 milligrams (about 3 grains of troy or avoirdupois weight). Abbreviation: c., ct.
carne
noun, Marcel [mahr-sel;; French mar-sel] /mɑrˈsɛl;; French marˈsɛl/ (Show IPA), 1909–1996, French film director.
naira
noun, a paper money and monetary unit of Nigeria, equal to 100 kobo: replaced the pound in 1973.
cata-
Carte
noun, (italics) French. menu; bill of fare. Compare à la carte.
Lorna
noun, a female given name.
Lorne
noun, Firth of, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, on the W coast of Scotland, leading NE to the Caledonian Canal.
lotic
adjective, pertaining to or living in flowing water.
Lotta
noun, a female given name, form of Charlotte.
Lotte
noun, angler (def 3).
Lotze
noun, Rudolf Hermann [roo-dolf hur-muh n;; German roo-dawlf her-mahn] /ˈru dɒlf ˈhɜr mən;; German ˈru dɔlf ˈhɛr mɑn/ (Show IPA), 1817–81, German philosopher.
carpi
noun, plural of carpus.
nacre
noun, mother-of-pearl.
ratio
noun, the relation between two similar magnitudes with respect to the number of times the first contains the second:
ratel
noun, a badgerlike carnivore, Mellivora capensis, of Africa and India.
ratan
noun, rattan.
ratal
noun, the amount on which rates or taxes are assessed.
carp-
NAACP
recpt
Caria
noun, an ancient district in SW Asia Minor.
licet
Ciano
noun, Count Galeazzo [gah-le-aht-tsaw] /ˌgɑ lɛˈɑt tsɔ/ (Show IPA), (Ciano di Cortellazzo) 1903–44, Italian Fascist statesman: minister of foreign affairs 1936–43.
reni-
titre
noun, titer.
cetin
noun, a white, crystalline, water-insoluble fat, C 32 H 64 O 2 , obtained from spermaceti by extraction with ether: used chiefly as an emulsive agent in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics and as a base in the manufacture of candles and soaps.
linac
noun, linear accelerator.
cilia
plural noun, Biology. minute hairlike organelles, identical in structure to flagella, that line the surfaces of certain cells and beat in rhythmic waves, providing locomotion to ciliate protozoans and moving liquids along internal epithelial tissue in animals.
Leona
noun, a female given name.
Lenca
noun, a member of an Indian people of El Salvador and central Honduras.
Clair
noun, René [ruh-ney] /rəˈneɪ/ (Show IPA), 1898–1981, French motion-picture director and writer.
recta
noun, a plural of rectum.
renal
adjective, of or relating to the kidneys or the surrounding regions.
Liana
noun, any of various usually woody vines that may climb as high as the tree canopy in a tropical forest.
lento
adverb, slowly.
repic
noun, the scoring of 30 points in the declaration of hands before one's opponent scores a point.
licit
adjective, legal; lawful; legitimate; permissible.
relic
noun, a surviving memorial of something past.
cine-
clapt
verb, simple past tense and past participle of clap1 .
toile
noun, any of various transparent linens and cottons.
titer
noun, the strength of a solution as determined by titration with a standard substance.
Leoni
noun, Raúl [rah-ool] /rɑˈul/ (Show IPA), 1905–72, Venezuelan statesman: president 1964–69.
Clara
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “clear, bright.”.
title
noun, the distinguishing name of a book, poem, picture, piece of music, or the like.
Lerna
noun, a marshy region near Argos, Greece: the legendary abode of the Hydra slain by Hercules.
tolan
noun, a crystalline, water-insoluble, solid, unsaturated compound, C 14 H 10 , used chiefly in organic synthesis.
liner
noun, a ship or airplane operated by a transportation or conveyance company.
Clare
noun, a county in W Republic of Ireland. 1231 sq. mi. (3190 sq. km). County seat: Ennis.
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.
zein
noun, Biochemistry. a soft, yellow powder of simple proteins obtained from corn, used chiefly in the manufacture of textile fibers, plastics, and paper coatings.
tel-
prie
noun, a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling.
teil
noun, Archaic. the European linden, Tilia europaea.
Tara
noun, a village in the NE Republic of Ireland, NW of Dublin: home of the ancient Irish kings (Hill of Tara)
top-
rant
noun, ranting, extravagant, or violent declamation.
Rani
noun, ranee.
prez
noun, president.
Zeno
noun, Zeno of Citium.
Tito
noun, Marshal (Josip Broz) 1891–1980, president of Yugoslavia 1953–80.
Tape
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
trap
noun, a contrivance used for catching game or other animals, as a mechanical device that springs shut suddenly.
Tapa
noun, (especially in Spain) a snack or appetizer, typically served with wine or beer.
tire
noun, British Dialect. fatigue.
rate
noun, the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation:
Tana
noun, thana.
Tena
noun, Koyukon.
Tane
noun, a Polynesian god of fertility.
tirl
noun, a wheel, cam, or any revolving mechanism or piece of machinery.
pita
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
zeal
noun, fervor for a person, cause, or object; eager desire or endeavor; enthusiastic diligence; ardor.
tela
noun, a seaport in N Honduras.
Tiro
noun, tyro.
prin
rapt
noun, a quick, smart, or light blow:
tent
noun, a portable shelter of skins, canvas, plastic, or the like, supported by one or more poles or a frame and often secured by ropes fastened to pegs in the ground.
Rep.
ten.
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.
teal
noun, any of several species of small dabbling ducks, of worldwide distribution, usually traveling in tight flocks and frequenting ponds and marshes.
teat
noun, the protuberance on the breast or udder in female mammals, except the monotremes, through which the milk ducts discharge; nipple or mammilla.
repo
noun, a repurchase agreement.
Tate
noun, Sir Henry, 1819–99, English merchant and philanthropist: founder of an art gallery (Tate Gallery) in London, England.
zoea
noun, any of the free-swimming larva of certain crustaceans, as the crab, having rudimentary legs and a spiny carapace.
Tit.
Zola
noun, Émile [ey-meel] /eɪˈmil/ (Show IPA), 1840–1902, French novelist.
zone
noun, any continuous area that differs in some respect, or is distinguished for some purpose, from adjoining areas, or within which certain distinctive circumstances exist or are established:
pnea
poil
noun, a yarn or thread made from silk, used for ribbon, velvet, and as the core of gold, silver, and tinsel yarn.
Zora
noun, a female given name.
Zoan
noun, Biblical name of Tanis.
tart
noun, a small pie filled with cooked fruit or other sweetened preparation, usually having no top crust.
zori
noun, a Japanese sandal, often made of straw or rubber and consisting of a flat sole held on the foot by a thong passing between the first and second toes.
tri-
Pitt
noun, William, 1st Earl of Chatham, 1708–78, British statesman.
RACE
noun, a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
tret
noun, (formerly) an allowance for waste, after deduction for tare.
Zorn
noun, Anders Leonhard [ahn-duh rs ley-aw-nahrd] /ˈɑn dərs ˈleɪ ɔˌnɑrd/ (Show IPA), 1860–1920, Swedish painter, etcher, and sculptor.
topi
noun, topee.
Zoar
noun, the city where Lot and his family took refuge during the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Gen. 19:20–30.
tope
noun, a small shark, Galeorhinus galeus, inhabiting waters along the European coast.
zero
noun, the figure or symbol 0, which in the Arabic notation for numbers stands for the absence of quantity; cipher.
plie
noun, a movement in which the knees are bent while the back is held straight.
Tare
noun, any of various vetches, especially Vicia sativa.
ZETA
noun, the sixth letter of the Greek alphabet (Z, ζ).
rale
noun, an abnormal crackling or rattling sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by disease or congestion of the lungs.
Zara
noun, former name of Zadar.
zinc
noun, Chemistry. a ductile, bluish-white metallic element: used in making galvanized iron, brass, and other alloys, and as an element in voltaic cells. Symbol: Zn; atomic weight: 65.37; atomic number: 30; specific gravity: 7.14 at 20°C.
rain
noun, water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere and falls to earth in drops more than 1/50 inch (0.5 mm) in diameter. Compare drizzle (def 6).
rail
noun, a bar of wood or metal fixed horizontally for any of various purposes, as for a support, barrier, fence, or railing.
Tarn
noun, a small mountain lake or pool, especially one in a cirque.
pro-
titi
noun, any of various small reddish or grayish monkeys of the genus Callicebus, of South America.
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.
Zion
noun, a hill in Jerusalem, on which the Temple was built (used to symbolize the city itself, especially as a religious or spiritual center).
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.
tarp
noun, tarpaulin.
Raia
noun, rayah.
ziti
noun, a tubular pasta in short pieces, similar to rigatoni, often baked in a tomato sauce.
repl
plot
noun, a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose:
tale
noun, a narrative that relates the details of some real or imaginary event, incident, or case; story:
RATO
noun, rocket-assisted takeoff.
plea
noun, an appeal or entreaty:
Tine
noun, a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.
rote
noun, routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure:
Roti
noun, roast.
ROTL
noun, a unit of weight used in Islamic countries, varying widely in value, but of the order of the pound.
tRNA
RIIA
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.
Rein
noun, Often, reins. a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit.
Trio
noun, a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
tole
noun, enameled or lacquered metalware, usually with gilt decoration, often used, especially in the 18th century, for trays, lampshades, etc.
reit
noun, real-estate investment trust.
rpt.
Taal
noun, Afrikaans (usually preceded by the).
Tace
noun, tasset.
Riel
noun, a paper money and monetary unit of Cambodia, equal to 100 sen.
rel.
taco
noun, Mexican Cookery. an often crisply fried tortilla folded over and filled, as with seasoned chopped meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
pore
noun, a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.
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.
tola
noun, a unit of weight in India: the government tola is 180 ser and equals 180 grains (11.7 grams), the weight of a silver rupee.
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.
Roca
noun, Cape, a cape in W Portugal, near Lisbon: the western extremity of continental Europe.
Rina
noun, a female given name.
rile
verb (used with object), to irritate or vex.
rit.
RITA
noun, the Vedic concept of cosmic and social order.
rite
noun, a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use:
Ritz
noun, ostentatious or pretentious display.
TINA
noun, a female given name.
roan
noun, a horse or other animal with a roan coat.
roil
verb (used with object), to render (water, wine, etc.) turbid by stirring up sediment.
tile
noun, a thin slab or bent piece of baked clay, sometimes painted or glazed, used for various purposes, as to form one of the units of a roof covering, floor, or revetment.
tilt
noun, an act or instance of tilting.
role
noun, a part or character played by an actor or actress.
RONA
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.
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.
pone
noun, Also called pone bread. a baked or fried bread usually made of cornmeal.
Trip
noun, a journey or voyage:
trit
reap
verb (used with object), to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
tact
noun, a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
talc
noun, Also, talcum [tal-kuh m] /ˈtæl kəm/ (Show IPA). a green-to-gray, soft mineral, hydrous magnesium silicate, Mg 3 (Si 4 O 10)(OH) 2 , unctuous to the touch, and occurring usually in foliated or compact masses, used in making lubricants, talcum powder, electrical insulation, etc.
Trot
noun, the gait of a horse, dog, or other quadruped, when trotting.
prat
noun, the buttocks.
tion
toea
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Papua New Guinea, the 100th part of a kina.
Tore
noun, a torus.
tern
noun, any of numerous aquatic birds of the subfamily Sterninae of the family Laridae, related to the gulls but usually having a more slender body and bill, smaller feet, a long, deeply forked tail, and a more graceful flight, especially those of the genus Sterna, as S. hirundo (common tern) of Eurasia and America, having white, black, and gray plumage.
Pol.
Tala
noun, a repeated rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed beats played on a percussion instrument in Indian music.
Reno
noun, Informal. a renovation, as of a building or room.
tzar
noun, czar.
rial
noun, a silver or cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Iran, equal to 100 dinars.
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.
pre-
prec
Zane
noun, a male given name, form of John.
tipi
noun, tepee.
torc
noun, torque (def 4).
rent
noun, a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord in return for the use of land, a building, an apartment, an office, or other property.
ter.
Tori
noun, plural of torus.
Pola
noun, Pula.
real
noun, real number.
pot.
toil
noun, hard and continuous work; exhausting labor or effort.
Pori
noun, a seaport in W Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia.
tone
noun, any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.:
porn
noun, Sometimes, porno [pawr-noh] /ˈpɔr noʊ/ (Show IPA). pornography; sexually explicit videos, photographs, writings, or the like, produced to elicit sexual arousal (often used attributively):
tael
noun, liang.
tron
Rice
noun, the starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food.
tail
noun, the hindmost part of an animal, especially that forming a distinct, flexible appendage to the trunk.
tote
noun, the act or course of toting.
prao
noun, proa.
pole
noun, a long, cylindrical, often slender piece of wood, metal, etc.:
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.
tain
noun, a thin tin plate.
torn
noun, a drop of the saline, watery fluid continually secreted by the lacrimal glands between the surface of the eye and the eyelid, serving to moisten and lubricate these parts and keep them clear of foreign particles. Synonyms: teardrop.
raze
verb (used with object), to tear down; demolish; level to the ground:
Rena
noun, a female given name, form of Marina.
Toni
noun, a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.
tint
noun, a color or a variety of a color; hue.
Clio
noun, Classical Mythology. the Muse of history.
1080
EARN
verb (used with object), to gain or get in return for one's labor or service:
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.
Lear
noun, learning; instruction; lesson.
Carl
noun, Scot. a strong, robust fellow, especially a strong manual laborer. a miser; an extremely thrifty person.
CARE
noun, a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
Lena
noun, a river in the Russian Federation in Asia, flowing NE from Lake Baikal through the Yakutsk Republic into the Laptev Sea. 2800 miles (4500 km) long.
Leno
noun, Also called leno weave, gauze weave. a weave structure in which paired warp yarns are intertwined in a series of figure eights and filling yarn is passed through each of the interstices so formed, producing a firm, open mesh.
lent
noun, (in the Christian religion) an annual season of fasting and penitence in preparation for Easter, beginning on Ash Wednesday and lasting 40 weekdays to Easter, observed by Roman Catholic, Anglican, and certain other churches.
Cara
noun, a female given name: from an Italian word meaning “dear one.”.
Leon
noun, a male given name, form of Leo.
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.
Lean
noun, the act or state of leaning; inclination:
Leta
noun, a female given name, form of Latona.
Leto
noun, the mother by Zeus of Apollo and Artemis, called Latona by the Romans.
Lett
noun, a member of a people, the chief inhabitants of Latvia, living on or near the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea; Latvian.
capa
noun, the red cloak of a bullfighter, used chiefly in attracting the attention of the bull and guiding the course of its attack.
Liao
noun, a river in NE China, flowing from Inner Mongolia to the Gulf of Liaodong. 900 miles (1448 km) long.
liar
noun, a person who tells lies.
lice
noun, plural of louse.
cap.
lien
noun, Law. the legal claim of one person upon the property of another person to secure the payment of a debt or the satisfaction of an obligation.
LEAP
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
lea.
lin.
Ceil
verb (used with object), to overlay (the ceiling of a building or room) with wood, plaster, etc.
cen.
laic
noun, one of the laity.
lain
noun, a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. Synonyms: prevarication, falsification. Antonyms: truth.
lair
noun, a den or resting place of a wild animal:
Lana
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
Lane
noun, a narrow way or passage between hedges, fences, walls, or houses.
Lani
Cela
noun, Camilo José [kah-mee-law haw-se] /kɑˈmi lɔ hɔˈsɛ/ (Show IPA), 1916–2001, Spanish writer.
Laon
noun, a town in and the capital of Aisne, in N France, E of Paris.
Catt
noun, Carrie Chapman Lane, 1859–1947, U.S. leader in women's suffrage movements.
Carn
noun, cairn.
LARC
noun, long-acting reversible contraceptive (or contraception):
Lari
noun, an aluminum coin and monetary unit of the Maldives, the 100th part of a rupee.
Lat.
late
Idioms, of late, lately; recently:
laze
noun, a period of ease or indolence:
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.
CART
noun, a heavy two-wheeled vehicle, commonly without springs, drawn by mules, oxen, or the like, used for the conveyance of heavy goods.
lier
noun, a person or thing that lies, as in wait or in ambush.
Lina
noun, a female given name.
cera
noun, (in prescriptions) wax.
NACA
lote
noun, lotus.
Loti
noun, a cupronickel coin, paper money, and monetary unit of Lesotho, equal to 100 lisente.
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.
azo-
Azan
noun, (in Islamic countries) the call to prayer proclaimed five times a day by the muezzin.
attn
ator
atop
preposition, on the top of:
Aton
noun, a solar deity declared by Amenhotep IV to be the only god, represented as a solar disk with rays ending in human hands.
Atli
noun, Attila, king of the Huns: represented in the Volsunga Saga as the brother of Brynhild and the second husband of Gudrun, whose brothers he killed in order to get the Nibelung treasure.
Lorn
noun, Firth of, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, on the W coast of Scotland, leading NE to the Caledonian Canal.
atic
nail
noun, a slender, typically rod-shaped rigid piece of metal, usually in any of numerous standard lengths from a fraction of an inch to several inches and having one end pointed and the other enlarged and flattened, for hammering into or through wood, other building materials, etc., as used in building, in fastening, or in holding separate pieces together.
Aten
noun, Aton.
Nair
noun, a group of Hindu castes in the Kerala region of India.
Napa
noun, Chinese cabbage.
nape
noun, the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
Nara
noun, a city on S Honshu, in central Japan: chief Buddhist center of ancient Japan; first capital of Japan a.d. 710–84.
atar
noun, attar (def 1).
narc
noun, a government agent or detective charged with the enforcement of laws restricting the use of narcotics.
Lota
noun, (in India) a small container for water, usually of brass or copper and round in shape.
Lore
noun, the body of knowledge, especially of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject:
Line
noun, a mark or stroke long in proportion to its breadth, made with a pen, pencil, tool, etc., on a surface:
lite
noun, light2 (def 36).
lino
noun, linoleum.
lint
noun, minute shreds or ravelings of yarn; bits of thread.
Linz
noun, a port in N Austria, on the Danube River.
Lion
noun, a large, usually tawny-yellow cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa and southern Asia, having a tufted tail and, in the male, a large mane.
lip-
lipa
noun, a monetary unit of Croatia.
cane
noun, a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick.
Lira
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Italy until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centesimi. Abbreviation: L., Lit.
lit.
Cana
noun, an ancient town in N Israel, in Galilee: scene of Jesus' first miracle. John 2:1, 11.
Lope
noun, the act or the gait of loping.
Liza
noun, a mullet, Mugil liza, found chiefly in the tropical Atlantic Ocean.
Can.
Cal.
Cain
noun, Scot. and Irish English. rent paid in kind, especially a percentage of a farm crop.
loan
noun, the act of lending; a grant of the temporary use of something:
loca
noun, a plural of locus.
loci
noun, plural of locus.
loin
noun, Usually, loins. the part or parts of the human body or of a quadruped animal on either side of the spinal column, between the false ribs and hipbone.
lone
adjective, being alone; without company or accompaniment; solitary; unaccompanied:
lace
noun, a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
CERN
NATO
noun, an organization formed in Washington, D.C. (1949), comprising the 12 nations of the Atlantic Pact together with Greece, Turkey, and the Federal Republic of Germany, for the purpose of collective defense against aggression.
iana
Etta
noun, a female given name, form of Henrietta.
Ezra
noun, a Jewish scribe and prophet of the 5th century b.c., who with Nehemiah led the revival of Judaism in Palestine.
coze
noun, a friendly talk; a chat.
Cote
noun, a shelter, coop, or small shed for sheep, pigs, pigeons, etc.
Cort
IAEA
CORN
noun, Also called Indian corn; especially technical and British, maize. a tall cereal plant, Zea mays, cultivated in many varieties, having a jointed, solid stem and bearing the grain, seeds, or kernels on large ears.
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.
Cora
noun, Classical Mythology. Kore.
IATA
Etna
noun, Mount, an active volcano in E Sicily. 10,758 feet (3280 meters).
Cor.
ical
ICAO
Ice.
Copt
noun, a member of the Coptic Church.
Cope
noun, a long mantle, especially of silk, worn by ecclesiastics over the alb or surplice in processions and on other occasions.
ile-
Ilia
noun, the broad, upper portion of either hipbone.
cone
noun, Geometry. a solid whose surface is generated by a line passing through a fixed point and a fixed plane curve not containing the point, consisting of two equal sections joined at a vertex. a plane surface resembling the cross section of a solid cone.
Eton
noun, a town in Berkshire, in S England, on the Thames River, W of London: the site of Eton College.
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.
COLT
noun, a young male animal of the horse family.
enol
noun, an organic compound containing a hydroxyl group attached to a doubly linked carbon atom, as in >C=C(OH)−.
Earl
noun, a British nobleman of a rank below that of marquis and above that of viscount: called count for a time after the Norman conquest. The wife of an earl is a countess.
eco-
ect-
czar
noun, an emperor or king.
ctr.
elan
noun, dash; impetuous ardor:
Elia
noun, the pen name of Charles Lamb.
enc.
enl.
crop
noun, the cultivated produce of the ground, while growing or when gathered:
etc.
epi-
epic
noun, an epic poem.
epit
crip
noun, a term used to refer to a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs.
crat
Eric
noun, Eric the Red.
Erin
noun, Literary. Ireland.
Erna
noun, a female given name: from an Old English word meaning “eagle.”.
crap
noun, Vulgar. excrement. an act of defecation.
Con.
Coln
noun, former German name of Cologne.
cet-
cit.
clep
Cleo
noun, a female given name.
Ire.
Clea
noun, a female given name, form of Cleopatra.
iron
noun, Chemistry. a ductile, malleable, silver-white metallic element, scarcely known in a pure condition, but much used in its crude or impure carbon-containing forms for making tools, implements, machinery, etc. Symbol: Fe; atomic weight: 55.847; atomic number: 26; specific gravity: 7.86 at 20°C. Compare cast iron, pig iron, steel, wrought iron.
clar
clap
noun, an act or instance of clapping.
clan
noun, a group of families or households, as among the Scottish Highlanders, the heads of which claim descent from a common ancestor:
cite
noun, citation (defs 7, 8).
cire
noun, a brilliant, highly glazed surface produced on fabrics by subjecting them to a wax, heat, and calendering treatment.
clit
noun, clitoris.
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.
iter
noun, a canal or passage.
itol
Izar
noun, a long, usually white cotton dress that covers the body completely, worn by women of North Africa and the Middle East.
cir.
cion
noun, scion (def 2).
ciao
interjection, (used as a word of greeting or parting): hello; goodbye; so long; see you later.
Ceto
Ceta
noun, Comprehensive Employment and Training Act.
clip
noun, the act of clipping.
Cloe
noun, a female given name, form of Chloe.
inae
into
adjective, Mathematics. pertaining to a function or map from one set to another set, the range of which is a proper subset of the second set, as the function f, from the set of all integers into the set of all perfect squares where f (x) = x 2 for every integer.
Inc.
Inca
noun, a member of any of the dominant groups of South American Indian peoples who established an empire in Peru prior to the Spanish conquest.
Cole
noun, any of various plants of the genus Brassica, of the mustard family, especially kale and rape.
Inez
noun, a female given name, form of Agnes.
INRI
inro
noun, a small lacquer box with compartments for medicines, cosmetics, etc., worn on the waist sash of the traditional Japanese costume.
int.
COLA
noun, a carbonated soft drink containing an extract made from kola nuts, together with sweeteners and other flavorings.
intl
Col.
clop
noun, a sound made by or as if by a horse's hoof striking the ground.
coir
noun, the prepared fiber of the husk of the coconut fruit, used in making rope, matting, etc.
coin
noun, a piece of metal stamped and issued by the authority of a government for use as money.
Iona
noun, an island in the Hebrides, off the W coast of Scotland: center of early Celtic Christianity.
coil
noun, a connected series of spirals or rings into which a rope or the like is wound.
coat
noun, an outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body:
IOTA
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
coal
noun, a black or dark-brown combustible mineral substance consisting of carbonized vegetable matter, used as a fuel. Compare anthracite, bituminous coal, lignite.
Piro
noun, piroplasmosis.
clot
noun, a mass or lump.
att.
Lozi
noun, a Bantu language spoken in Barotseland, in western Zambia.
Naze
noun, The, Lindesnes.
Acta
plural noun, official records, as of acts, deeds, proceedings, transactions, or the like.
Orca
noun, the killer whale, Orcinus orca.
Aiea
noun, a town on S Oahu, in Hawaii.
Orel
noun, a city in the W Russian Federation in Europe, on the left bank of the Oka River, S of Moscow.
orle
noun, Heraldry. a charge in the form of a narrow band following the form of the escutcheon within the edge, so that the extreme outer edge of the escutcheon is of the field tincture. an arrangement in orle of small charges:
Orne
noun, a department in NW France. 2372 sq. mi. (6145 sq. km). Capital: Alençon.
aet.
aer-
aeon
noun, (in Gnosticism) one of a class of powers or beings conceived as emanating from the Supreme Being and performing various functions in the operations of the universe.
otic
adjective, of or relating to the ear; auricular.
oral
noun, an oral examination in a school, college, or university, given especially to a candidate for an advanced degree.
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-
acne
noun, an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.
acle
noun, the hard, durable wood of a Philippine leguminous tree, Albizzia acle, used for making fine furniture.
acea
ACAA
AARP
paca
noun, a large, white-spotted, almost tailless rodent, Agouti paca, of Central and South America, having features resembling a guinea pig and rabbit: valued as food.
Nazi
noun, a member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, which controlled Germany from 1933 to 1945 under Adolf Hitler and advocated totalitarian government, territorial expansion, anti-Semitism, and Aryan supremacy, all these leading directly to World War II and the Holocaust.
opia
PACT
noun, an agreement, covenant, or compact:
ole-
Alea
noun, Classical Mythology. an epithet of Athena referring to a sanctuary built in her honor by Aleus.
Oct.
Alco
Alar
adjective, pertaining to or having wings; alary.
Alan
noun, a male given name: from a Celtic word meaning “harmony.”.
Oita
noun, a seaport on NE Kyushu, in S Japan.
Alai
noun, a mountain range in SW Kyrgyzstan, part of the Tien Shan. To 19,280 feet (5880 meters).
alae
noun, plural of ala.
Olin
noun, a male given name.
OPer
Olpe
noun, a form of the oinochoe.
once
noun, a single occasion; one time only:
Ala.
airt
noun, a direction.
Ont.
Aire
Opal
noun, a mineral, an amorphous form of silica, SiO 2 with some water of hydration, found in many varieties and colors, including a form that is milky white.
OPEC
noun, an organization founded in 1960 of nations that export large amounts of petroleum: formed to establish oil-exporting policies and set prices.
open
noun, an open or clear space.
PACE
noun, a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.:
Pail
noun, bucket.
ALIT
verb, a simple past tense and past participle of alight1 .
Piet
noun, Scot. a magpie.
PETN
noun, a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, explosive solid, C 5 H 8 N 4 O 12 , used chiefly as a high explosive and as a vasodilator in treating angina pectoris.
peto
noun, wahoo3 .
pial
adjective, of or relating to the pia mater.
pian
noun, yaws.
Pica
noun, a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
pice
noun, a former bronze coin of British India, one quarter of an anna. Compare pie5 .
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.
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.
pil-
PERL
pile
noun, an assemblage of things laid or lying one upon the other:
pili
noun, a Philippine tree, Canarium ovatum, the edible seeds of which taste like a sweet almond.
pina
noun, pineapple.
PINE
noun, any evergreen, coniferous tree of the genus Pinus, having long, needle-shaped leaves, certain species of which yield timber, turpentine, tar, pitch, etc. Compare pine family.
pint
noun, a liquid and also dry measure of capacity, equal to one half of a liquid and dry quart respectively, approximately 35 cubic inches (0.473 liter). Abbreviation: pt, pt.
pion
noun, the first meson to be discovered: it has spin 0 and may be positively or negatively charged or neutral; charged pions decay into a muon and a neutrino or antineutrino. Symbol: π.
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.
pirn
noun, a weaver's bobbin, spool, or reel.
Pet.
per.
Pain
noun, physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
Pate
noun, the crown or top of the head.
pair
noun, two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
Pal.
Pali
noun, (in Hawaii) a steep slope or cliff.
Pan.
pane
noun, one of the divisions of a window or the like, consisting of a single plate of glass in a frame.
par.
Pare
noun, Ambroise [ahn-brwaz] /ɑ̃ˈbrwaz/ (Show IPA), 1510–90, French surgeon.
pat.
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.
peon
noun, (in Spanish America) a farm worker or unskilled laborer; day laborer.
pct.
AAAL
peal
noun, a loud, prolonged ringing of bells.
pean
noun, paean.
pear
noun, the edible fruit, typically rounded but elongated and growing smaller toward the stem, of a tree, Pyrus communis, of the rose family.
peat
noun, a highly organic material found in marshy or damp regions, composed of partially decayed vegetable matter: it is cut and dried for use as fuel.
pelt
noun, the act of pelting.
Pen.
Pent
noun, penthouse (def 4).
Alec
noun, a herring.
Oran
noun, a seaport in NW Algeria.
aloe
noun, any chiefly African shrub belonging to the genus Aloe, of the lily family, certain species of which yield a fiber.
NIRA
nope
adverb, no1 (def 1).
Arno
noun, Peter (Curtis Arnoux Peters) 1904–68, U.S. cartoonist and author.
noir
adjective, black; noting the black numbers in roulette.
Arne
noun, Thomas Augustine, 1710–78, English composer of operas and songs.
aril
noun, a usually fleshy appendage or covering of certain seeds, as of the bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, or the nutmeg.
Aria
noun, an air or melody.
Noel
noun, the Christmas season; yuletide.
area
noun, any particular extent of space or surface; part:
NCTE
NOAA
ARCO
adverb, (of the performance of a passage for stringed instruments) with the bow.
Arce
noun, a daughter of Thaumas and the sister of Iris and the Harpies. Zeus took away her wings when she aided the Titans in their war against him.
Apia
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Western Samoa, on N Upolu.
nipa
noun, a palm, Nypa fruticans, of India, the Philippines, etc., whose foliage is used for thatching, basketry, etc.
Aron
noun, a male given name.
Neal
noun, a male given name.
Nile
noun, a river in E Africa, the longest in the world, flowing N from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean. 3473 miles (5592 km) long; from the headwaters of the Kagera River, 4000 miles (6440 km) long.
neap
noun, neap tide.
apo-
neat
noun, an animal of the genus Bos; a bovine, as a cow or ox.
arca
noun, a chest for valuables, used in medieval Spain and Italy.
Nier
noun, Alfred Otto Carl, 1911–1994, U.S. physicist.
OAPC
NICE
noun, a port in and the capital of Alpes-Maritimes, in SE France, on the Mediterranean: resort.
Apr.
Neil
noun, a male given name: from an Irish word meaning “champion.”.
apt.
plural, apartment.
neo-
Nero
noun, (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (“Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus”) a.d. 37–68, emperor of Rome 54–68, known for his cruelty and depravity.
Nor.
noil
noun, a short fiber of cotton, wool, worsted, etc., separated from the long fibers in combing.
Neri
noun, Saint Philip (Filippo Neri) 1515–95, Italian priest: founder of Congregation of the Oratory.
nota
noun, a dorsal plate or sclerite of the thorax of an insect.
ANPA
Nora
noun, a female given name, form of Honora.
ano-
NTIA
Anil
noun, a West Indian shrub, Indigofera suffruticosa, of the legume family, having elongated clusters of small, reddish-yellow flowers and yielding indigo.
ant.
ance
ANTA
noun, a privately supported organization, chartered by Congress in 1935, for the encouragement and advancement of professional and nonprofessional theater.
Anza
noun, Juan Bautista de [hwahn bou-tees-tah th e] /ʰwɑn baʊˈtis tɑ ðɛ/ (Show IPA), 1735–88, Spanish frontiersman and army officer, born in Mexico: explored western coast of U.S.
art.
note
noun, a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
anoa
noun, a small forest buffalo, Bubalus (Anoa) depressicornis, of the island of Celebes, having a brown coat and straight, sharp-tipped horns: an endangered species.
not-
nori
noun, a seaweed having a mildly sweet, salty taste, usually dried, used in Japanese cookery mainly as a wrap for sushi.
alt.
NCAA
coz
noun, cousin.
ARC
noun, Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
tin
noun, Chemistry. a low-melting, malleable, ductile metallic element nearly approaching silver in color and luster: used in plating and in making alloys, tinfoil, and soft solders. Symbol: Sn; atomic weight: 118.69; atomic number: 50; specific gravity: 7.31 at 20°C.
COT
noun, a light portable bed, especially one of canvas on a folding frame.
az-
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.
TPN
ETA
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
EAA
ean
tra
ca.
TPI
ATP
ATA
tr.
Tpr
ea.
CTA
eo-
an.
ac-
AIA
CRT
CRP
al.
ALP
noun, a high mountain.
ARP
noun, Bill, pen name of Smith, Charles Henry.
ATC
cte
ctn
plural, carton.
AAE
CPR
TIC
noun, Pathology. a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face. tic douloureux.
tet
noun, the Vietnamese New Year celebration, occurring during the first seven days of the first month of the lunar calendar.
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.
Ar.
CPO
CPL
AAA
CPI
Zoe
noun, a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “life.”.
at.
CPA
ap-
TIA
CAA
zoa
noun, plural of zoon.
cep
noun, an edible mushroom, Boletus edulis, that grows wild under pine or other evergreen trees: prized for its flavor.
TLC
tlo
tlr
TNT
aor
toe
noun, one of the terminal digits of the human foot.
AOA
CIP
ail
verb (used with object), to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.
CIE
CIA
zap
noun, force, energy, or drive; zip.
Ain
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
CEO
APA
noun, a tree, Eperua falcata, of tropical America, having reddish-brown wood used in the construction of houses.
ton
noun, a unit of weight, equivalent to 2000 pounds (0.907 metric ton) avoirdupois (short ton) in the U.S. and 2240 pounds (1.016 metric tons) avoirdupois (long ton) in Great Britain.
AIR
noun, a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
ait
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
Tor
noun, a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
trp
CEA
ANI
noun, any of several black, tropical American cuckoos of the genus Crotophaga, having a compressed, bladelike bill.
CAR
noun, an automobile.
ane
adjective, noun, pronoun, one.
ALC
ANC
ale
noun, a malt beverage, darker, heavier, and more bitter than beer, containing about 6 percent alcohol by volume.
Tro
AIC
APC
COP
noun, a police officer.
CAI
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.
ARA
noun, the Altar, a southern constellation between Triangulum Australe and Scorpius.
Co.
cp.
tot
noun, a small child.
cr.
ct.
cl.
zo-
AAP
Aar
zit
noun, a pimple; skin blemish.
ZIP
noun, a sudden, brief hissing sound, as of a bullet.
ACE
noun, a playing card or die marked with or having the value indicated by a single spot:
Zea
noun, Keos.
Apl
CNO
CLR
ACP
Clo
ACT
noun, anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
CLI
Zen
noun, Chinese Ch'an. Buddhism. a Mahayana movement, introduced into China in the 6th century a.d. and into Japan in the 12th century, that emphasizes enlightenment for the student by the most direct possible means, accepting formal studies and observances only when they form part of such means. Compare koan, mondo1 .
API
abbreviation, Also, A.P.I. American Petroleum Institute.
APE
noun, any of a group of anthropoid primates characterized by long arms, a broad chest, and the absence of a tail, comprising the family Pongidae (great ape) which includes the chimpanzee, gorilla, and orangutan, and the family Hylobatidae (lesser ape) which includes the gibbon and siamang.
ae.
cle
AEA
AEC
PIT
noun, a naturally formed or excavated hole or cavity in the ground:
IPA
TEC
noun, detective.
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.
pc.
LTA
ltr
Pa.
PLO
oz.
NCO
ote
PLR
OTA
eat
noun, eats, Informal. food.
NAA
Rap
noun, a quick, smart, or light blow:
nae
adverb, no1 ; not.
RAN
noun, a sea goddess who drags down ships and drowns sailors: the wife of Aegir.
Nap
noun, a brief period of sleep, especially one taken during daytime:
Rai
noun, a style of Algerian popular music played on electric guitar, synthesizer, and percussion instruments.
Rae
noun, John, 1813–93, Scottish surgeon and Arctic explorer.
Nat
noun, a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.
ot-
RIP
noun, a rent made by ripping; tear.
LPN
Lot
noun, one of a set of objects, as straws or pebbles, drawn or thrown from a container to decide a question or choice by chance.
Re.
Lie
noun, a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. Synonyms: prevarication, falsification. Antonyms: truth.
LCI
LCT
lei
noun, (in the Hawaiian Islands) a wreath of flowers, leaves, etc., for the neck or head.
Len
noun, a male given name, form of Leonard.
LEO
noun, Astronomy. the Lion, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Cancer, containing the bright star Regulus.
lep
Ler
noun, the personification of the sea and the father of Manannan: corresponds to the Welsh Llyr.
let
noun, British. a lease.
lez
noun, a contemptuous term used to refer to a lesbian.
Lia
noun, Leah (def 1).
Lir
noun, Ler.
LOP
noun, parts or a part lopped off.
Liz
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
REC
noun, recreation.
PEI
noun, I(eoh) M(ing) [yoh ming] /yoʊ mɪŋ/ (Show IPA), born 1917, U.S. architect, born in China.
LOC
LOE
noun, verb (used with or without object), love.
LON
REA
RCT
RCN
RCA
POA
RCP
LCA
Oca
noun, a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
orc
noun, any of several cetaceans, as a grampus.
Oc.
Ora
noun, plural of os2 .
op.
OTC
opt
Verb phrases, opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
OAP
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.
OAT
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
OCR
PRA
oic
POR
oil
noun, any of a large class of substances typically unctuous, viscous, combustible, liquid at ordinary temperatures, and soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water: used for anointing, perfuming, lubricating, illuminating, heating, etc.
OIr
OIt
ope
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
Ola
ONA
noun, a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
OPA
one
noun, the first and lowest whole number, being a cardinal number; unity.
NRC
NRA
POC
NIC
noun, a newly industrialized/industrializing country:
POE
noun, Edgar Allan, 1809–49, U.S. poet, short-story writer, and critic.
ORT
noun, Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
PTT
ne-
NEA
PTA
plural, peseta.
NEC
NEP
noun, New Economic Policy.
NET
noun, a bag or other contrivance of strong thread or cord worked into an open, meshed fabric, for catching fish, birds, or other animals:
NIA
Nil
noun, nothing; naught; zero.
nr.
Nip
noun, an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite:
nit
noun, the egg of a parasitic insect, especially of a louse, often attached to a hair or a fiber of clothing.
poi
noun, a Hawaiian dish made of the root of the taro baked, pounded, moistened, and fermented.
Ore
noun, a metal-bearing mineral or rock, or a native metal, that can be mined at a profit.
NOC
Noe
noun, Noah (def 1).
NOP
PRC
NPR
Npt
ONR
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.
Ria
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
ICA
noun, Portuguese name of Putumayo.
TAP
noun, a light but audible blow:
TAO
noun, (in philosophical Taoism) that in virtue of which all things happen or exist.
PIC
noun, a movie.
IRA
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
io-
Ia.
ial
ian
noun, a male given name, Scottish form of John.
Tan
noun, the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun or open air.
ier
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:
il-
ILA
noun, a town in SW Nigeria.
ILO
ILP
TAL
in.
ina
noun, a female given name.
ine
Tai
noun, any of several sparoid fishes of the Pacific Ocean, as Pagrus major (red tai) a food fish of Japan.
TAE
preposition, to.
Ez.
ETR
LAR
noun, (initial capital letter) Roman Religion. any of the Lares.
Eli
noun, a Hebrew judge and priest. I Sam. 1–4.
ec-
ECA
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.
TCA
pir
noun, a term of respect for the head of a religious group, especially in Pakistan and various areas of the Middle and Near East.
PIO
pl.
eir
PL1
noun, Computers. a high-level programming language that is designed for solving problems in science and engineering as well as in business data processing.
PLA
TAT
verb (used with or without object), to do, or make by, tatting.
ETO
en-
eon
noun, an indefinitely long period of time; age.
Ep.
EPA
EPT
ERA
noun, a period of time marked by distinctive character, events, etc.:
ERP
ERT
PIN
noun, a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood, metal, etc., used to fasten, support, or attach things.
TAR
noun, any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
IOC
ion
noun, an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons, as a cation (positive ion) which is created by electron loss and is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis, or as an anion (negative ion) which is created by an electron gain and is attracted to the anode. The valence of an ion is equal to the number of electrons lost or gained and is indicated by a plus sign for cations and a minus sign for anions, thus: Na + , Cl−, Ca ++ , S = .
ior
pt.
IOT
ROE
noun, the mass of eggs, or spawn, within the ovarian membrane of the female fish.
ROC
noun, a bird of enormous size and strength.
ROA
PAC
noun, pack1 (def 1).
RNA
ize
PTO
La.
prn
ROP
pli
Lt.
Pr.
LAC
noun, a resinous substance deposited on the twigs of various trees in southern Asia by the female of the lac insect: used in the manufacture of varnishes, sealing wax, etc., and in the production of a red coloring matter. Compare shellac (defs 1, 2).
rin
noun, a money of account of Japan, the thousandth part of a yen or the tenth part of a sen.
Lae
noun, a seaport in E Papua New Guinea: used as a major supply base by the Japanese in World War II.
Lai
noun, (in medieval French literature)
LAO
noun, a member of a people of Laos and northern Thailand.
LAP
noun, the front part of the human body from the waist to the knees when in a sitting position.
ITO
noun, Prince Hirobumi [hee-raw-boo-mee] /ˈhi rɔˈbu mi/ (Show IPA), 1841–1909, Japanese statesman.
ROI
ite
IRC
PIA
noun, a female given name.
IPO
ipr
pea
noun, the round, edible seed of a widely cultivated plant, Pisum sativum, of the legume family.
PCI
rte
rt.
Ir.
Paz
noun, Octavio [ok-tey-vee-oh;; Spanish awk-tah-vyaw] /ɒkˈteɪ viˌoʊ;; Spanish ɔkˈtɑ vyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1914–98, Mexican poet and essayist: Nobel prize 1990.
RPO
IRL
PLC
ROT
noun, the process of rotting.
ITA
ITC
ONI
IRO
Zn
PO
noun, a chamber pot.
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.
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.
Zl
AA
noun, basaltic lava having a rough surface.
ZI
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).
AO
PE
noun, the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
CE
ZA
noun, pizza.
TA
noun, the 16th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
LI
noun, the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
LC
L.
RO
TN
TL
IT
noun, (in children's games) the player called upon to perform some task, as, in tag, the one who must catch the other players.
RP
t.
T1
IP
L1
ic
i.
TI
noun, the syllable for the seventh tone of a diatonic scale.
et
verb, a simple past tense of eat.
el
noun, Informal. elevated railroad.
CZ
E.
noun, Edward (St. John) 1925–2000, U.S. writer and illustrator.
EI
TC
er
interjection, (used to express or represent a pause, hesitation, uncertainty, etc.).
TE
noun, ti1 .
LP
plural, a phonograph record played at 33 1/3 r.p.m.; long-playing record.
L2
z.
RI
TT
ol
OA
OE
noun, oy2 .
O.
No
noun, an utterance of the word “no.”.
NL
R.
RA
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
RC
RN
le
NZ
NP
NI
NC
NA
adverb, no1 .
N.
LZ
LR
TP
LO
adjective, an informal, simplified spelling of low1 , used especially in labeling or advertising commercial products:
ln
Zr
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