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monstrousness
conformations
noncretaceous
restionaceous
osteonecrosis
fractiousness
cross-section
noun, a section made by a plane cutting anything transversely, especially at right angles to the longest axis.
consecrations
noun, the act of consecrating; dedication to the service and worship of a deity.
foreconscious
facetiousness
amorousnesses
misconsecrate
confectioners
noun, a person who makes or sells candies and, sometimes, ice cream, cakes, etc.
consciousness
noun, the state of being conscious; awareness of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.
Montefiascone
noun, a town in central Italy: wine-growing area.
econometrics
noun, the application of statistical and mathematical techniques in solving problems as well as in testing and demonstrating theories.
neuromatosis
footsoreness
cater-cousin
noun, an intimate friend.
stemonaceous
uncoarseness
unresistance
conterminous
adjective, having a common boundary; bordering; contiguous.
metarsenious
enormousness
noun, very great or abnormal size, bulk, degree, etc.; immensity; hugeness.
nonferocious
Consecration
noun, the act of consecrating; dedication to the service and worship of a deity.
anisostomous
cross-cousin
noun, a cousin who is the child either of one's mother's brother or one's father's sister.
isostemonous
misconstrues
unscarceness
consistences
resinousness
confessarius
necromancies
unconsecrate
romanticness
uncraftiness
mountaineers
noun, an inhabitant of a mountainous district.
transfusions
manifestness
stanniferous
sonorousness
unfairnesses
semicorneous
coruscations
noun, the act of coruscating.
cosmonautics
enumerations
noun, an act of enumerating.
confectioner
noun, a person who makes or sells candies and, sometimes, ice cream, cakes, etc.
intraosseous
amentiferous
nectriaceous
coruscation
noun, the act of coruscating.
iconostases
costiferous
counter-ion
noun, an ion in solution that associates itself with an ion of opposite charge on the surface of a member of a solute.
stonemasons
coronations
noun, the act or ceremony of crowning a king, queen, or other sovereign.
mensuration
noun, the branch of geometry that deals with the measurement of length, area, or volume.
amorousness
onomasticon
noun, a list or collection of proper names.
cotransfuse
sarcostosis
ametoecious
coracosteon
oceanfronts
noun, the land along the shore of an ocean.
sustenances
noun, means of sustaining life; nourishment.
noisomeness
unsmartness
ensisternum
atomiferous
mountaineer
noun, an inhabitant of a mountainous district.
semisuccess
mustinesses
semiosseous
narcissuses
necessitous
adjective, destitute or impoverished; needy; indigent:
unfitnesses
necrotomies
noun, Surgery. the excision of necrosed bone.
uniformness
enumeration
noun, an act of enumerating.
monoestrous
adjective, monestrous.
resistances
noun, the act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding.
reconfusion
cariousness
monasteries
noun, a house or place of residence occupied by a community of persons, especially monks, living in seclusion under religious vows.
neurectasis
econometric
noun, the application of statistical and mathematical techniques in solving problems as well as in testing and demonstrating theories.
causticness
nonassister
nonfascists
tanniferous
numerations
noun, an act or instance of or the process or result of numbering or counting.
misconstrue
smartnesses
crimsonness
contumacies
noun, stubborn perverseness or rebelliousness; willful and obstinate resistance or disobedience to authority.
neurectomic
ostensorium
noun, ostensory.
consecution
noun, succession; sequence.
connoisseur
noun, a person who is especially competent to pass critical judgments in an art, particularly one of the fine arts, or in matters of taste:
constancies
noun, the quality of being unchanging or unwavering, as in purpose, love, or loyalty; firmness of mind; faithfulness.
manifestoes
conciseness
noun, the quality of being concise.
accessories
noun, a subordinate or supplementary part, object, or the like, used mainly for convenience, attractiveness, safety, etc., as a spotlight on an automobile or a lens cover on a camera.
interosseus
main-course
noun, Nautical. a square mainsail.
concretions
noun, the act or process of concreting or becoming substantial; coalescence; solidification.
confections
noun, a sweet preparation of fruit or the like, as a preserve or candy.
consensuses
noun, majority of opinion:
accessorius
noun, Anatomy. any muscle, nerve, gland, etc., that reinforces the action of another.
concertinas
noun, a musical instrument resembling an accordion but having buttonlike keys, hexagonal bellows and ends, and a more limited range.
consecrates
adjective, consecrated; sacred.
confiscates
adjective, seized or appropriated, as for public use.
concussions
noun, Pathology. injury to the brain or spinal cord due to jarring from a blow, fall, or the like.
ostensories
noun, monstrance.
unfirmness
fricassees
noun, meat, especially chicken or veal, browned lightly, stewed, and served in a sauce made with its own stock.
first-name
noun, given name.
concursion
erinaceous
adjective, of the hedgehog kind or family.
auctioneer
noun, a person who conducts sales by auction.
recessions
noun, the act of receding or withdrawing.
centurions
noun, (in the ancient Roman army) the commander of a century.
secretions
noun, (in a cell or gland) the act or process of separating, elaborating, and releasing a substance that fulfills some function within the organism or undergoes excretion.
sustenance
noun, means of sustaining life; nourishment.
octamerous
adjective, consisting of or divided into eight parts.
fumatories
adjective, of or relating to smoke, especially tobacco smoke, or to a place for smoking.
unsameness
croissants
noun, a rich, buttery, crescent-shaped roll of leavened dough or puff paste.
no-account
noun, a worthless person; good-for-nothing.
consecrate
adjective, consecrated; sacred.
sensoriums
noun, a part of the brain or the brain itself regarded as the seat of sensation.
conoscenti
plural noun, cognoscenti.
unstresses
Cretaceous
noun, (initial capital letter) Geology. the Cretaceous Period or System.
ironstones
noun, any iron-bearing mineral or rock with siliceous impurities.
unsoftness
Stresemann
noun, Gustav [goo s-tahf] /ˈgʊs tɑf/ (Show IPA), 1878–1929, German statesman: Nobel Peace Prize 1926.
sans-serif
noun, a style of monotonal type without serifs.
oceanfront
noun, the land along the shore of an ocean.
minestrone
noun, a thick vegetable soup, often containing herbs, beans, bits of pasta, etc., and served with Parmesan cheese.
conformist
noun, a person who conforms, especially unquestioningly, to the usual practices or standards of a group, society, etc.
frumenties
noun, a dish of hulled wheat boiled in milk and seasoned with sugar, cinnamon, and raisins.
moonstones
noun, Also called precious moonstone. a semitransparent or translucent, opalescent, pearly-blue variety of adularia, used as a gem.
resections
noun, Surveying. a technique of ascertaining the location of a point by taking bearings from the point on two other points of known location.
soniferous
adjective, conveying or producing sound.
neofascism
remissness
ancestress
noun, a woman from whom a person is descended.
ancestries
noun, family or ancestral descent; lineage.
centrosome
noun, a small region near the nucleus in the cell cytoplasm, containing the centrioles.
unsafeness
Centriscus
refinances
verb (used with object), to finance again.
misfeature
noun, a distorted feature.
firmnesses
centauries
noun, any of various plants belonging to the genus Centaurium, of the gentian family, having clusters of small pink or red flowers.
mistresses
noun, a woman who has authority, control, or power, especially the female head of a household, institution, or other establishment.
misfortune
noun, adverse fortune; bad luck.
censorious
adjective, severely critical; faultfinding; carping.
concussion
noun, Pathology. injury to the brain or spinal cord due to jarring from a blow, fall, or the like.
curtnesses
ostensoria
noun, ostensory.
antecessor
noun, a person who goes before; predecessor.
canonesses
noun, a member of a Christian community of women living under a rule but not under a vow.
refocusses
monstrance
noun, a receptacle in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration.
confusions
noun, the act of confusing.
ascensions
noun, the act of ascending; ascent.
containers
noun, anything that contains or can contain something, as a carton, box, crate, or can.
enunciates
verb (used with object), to utter or pronounce (words, sentences, etc.), especially in an articulate or a particular manner:
secessions
noun, an act or instance of seceding.
foster-son
noun, a boy raised like one's own son, though not such by birth or adoption.
coniferous
adjective, belonging or pertaining to the conifers. Compare conifer (def 1).
misfeasors
noun, a person who is guilty of misfeasance.
misenforce
coetaneous
adjective, of the same age or duration.
Montessori
noun, Maria [muh-ree-uh;; Italian mah-ree-ah] /məˈri ə;; Italian mɑˈri ɑ/ (Show IPA), 1870–1952, Italian educator.
unsafeties
octomerous
adjective, octamerous.
unforensic
ericaceous
adjective, belonging to the Ericaceae, the heath family of plants.
cofeatures
noun, a movie that shares a bill with another movie.
freemasons
noun, a member of a widely distributed secret order (Free and Accepted Masons) having for its object mutual assistance and the promotion of brotherly love among its members.
numeration
noun, an act or instance of or the process or result of numbering or counting.
monotonies
noun, wearisome uniformity or lack of variety, as in occupation or scenery.
miscreance
noun, a misbelief or false religious faith.
miscreants
noun, a vicious or depraved person; villain.
centesimos
noun, a monetary unit of Italy until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a lira.
cross-mate
verb (used with or without object), to crossbreed.
cofunction
noun, the function of the complement of a given angle or arc:
nectareous
adjective, nectarous.
concertino
noun, a short concerto.
confucians
noun, an adherent of the teachings of Confucius.
connecters
noun, connector.
fornicates
adjective, arched or vaulted in form.
nectarines
noun, a variety or mutation of peach having a smooth, downless skin.
anoestrous
adjective, anestrous.
ossiferous
miscensure
untameness
concession
noun, the act of conceding or yielding, as a right, a privilege, or a point or fact in an argument:
cistaceous
adjective, belonging to the Cistaceae, the rockrose family of plants.
concertina
noun, a musical instrument resembling an accordion but having buttonlike keys, hexagonal bellows and ends, and a more limited range.
Cismontane
adjective, on this (the speaker's or writer's) side of the mountains, especially the Alps.
coronation
noun, the act or ceremony of crowning a king, queen, or other sovereign.
constrains
verb (used with object), to force, compel, or oblige:
succession
noun, the coming of one person or thing after another in order, sequence, or in the course of events:
transfuses
seamstress
noun, a woman whose occupation is sewing.
cortisones
noun, Biochemistry. a steroid hormone of the adrenal cortex, C 21 H 28 O 5 , active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
interfaces
noun, a surface regarded as the common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases.
Mousterian
adjective, of or relating to a Middle Paleolithic culture of Neanderthal man dating to the early upper Pleistocene Epoch (c100,000–40,000 b.c.) and consisting of five or more stone-artifact traditions in Europe whose characteristic tools are side scrapers and points.
ostracisms
noun, exclusion, by general consent, from social acceptance, privileges, friendship, etc.
confecture
coruscates
verb (used without object), to emit vivid flashes of light; sparkle; scintillate; gleam.
marcescent
adjective, withering but not falling off, as a part of a plant.
onomastics
noun, the study of the origin, history, and use of proper names.
increscent
adjective, increasing or waxing, as the moon.
octonaries
noun, a group of eight; an ogdoad.
cornaceous
adjective, belonging to the Cornaceae, the dogwood family of plants.
scarcement
noun, a footing or ledge formed by a setoff in a wall.
monestrous
adjective, of or relating to a mammal that has one estrus period per breeding season, as the dog.
insonorous
unconcrete
acturience
encincture
verb (used with object), to gird or encompass with or as with a belt or girdle:
insurances
noun, the act, system, or business of insuring property, life, one's person, etc., against loss or harm arising in specified contingencies, as fire, accident, death, disablement, or the like, in consideration of a payment proportionate to the risk involved.
encounters
noun, a meeting with a person or thing, especially a casual, unexpected, or brief meeting:
famousness
contusions
noun, an injury, as from a blow with a blunt instrument, in which the subsurface tissue is injured but the skin is not broken; bruise.
treasonous
adjective, treasonable.
rune-stone
noun, a stone bearing one or more runic inscriptions.
transience
noun, transient state or quality.
transsonic
adjective, transonic.
enantiomer
noun, either of a pair of optical isomers that are mirror images of each other.
scenarists
noun, a writer of motion-picture or television scenarios.
fastnesses
meniscuses
noun, a crescent or a crescent-shaped body.
innumerate
adjective, unfamiliar with mathematical concepts and methods; unable to use mathematics; not numerate.
corenounce
coriaceous
adjective, of or like leather.
one-to-one
adjective, Also, one-one. (of the relationship between two or more groups of things) corresponding element by element.
autonomies
noun, independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions:
softnesses
countermen
noun, a person who waits on customers from behind a counter, as in a cafeteria.
outcrosses
noun, a hybrid animal or plant so produced.
concretism
noun, the theory or practice of concrete poetry.
confection
noun, a sweet preparation of fruit or the like, as a preserve or candy.
feneration
noun, the lending of money on interest.
constances
noun, Lake. German Boden·see. a lake in W Europe, bounded by Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. 46 miles (74 km) long; 207 sq. mi. (536 sq. km).
counterman
noun, a person who waits on customers from behind a counter, as in a cafeteria.
caen-stone
noun, a cream-colored limestone quarried near Caen, France, for use in building.
courtesies
noun, excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior.
countesses
noun, the wife or widow of a count in the nobility of Continental Europe or of an earl in the British peerage.
sarmentose
adjective, having runners.
semiferous
Stefansson
noun, Vilhjalmur [vil-hyoul-mer] /ˈvɪlˌhyaʊl mər/ (Show IPA), 1879–1962, U.S. arctic explorer and author, born in Canada.
resonances
noun, the state or quality of being resonant.
cafetorium
noun, a large room, especially in a school, that functions both as a cafeteria and an auditorium.
confiscate
adjective, seized or appropriated, as for public use.
consociate
adjective, noun, verb (used without object), associate.
monoacetin
noun, acetin.
unnarcotic
motoneuron
noun, motor neuron.
cosmonauts
noun, a Russian or Soviet astronaut.
antimonous
adjective, of or containing antimony, especially in the trivalent state.
come-outer
noun, an outspoken or very active supporter of a cause, especially a reformer or a social activist.
mesocranic
adjective, having a skull with a cranial index between that of dolichocranic and brachycranic skulls.
mesocratic
adjective, (of an igneous rock) composed of light and dark minerals in nearly equal amounts.
costumiers
noun, costumer (def 1).
concourses
consortium
noun, a combination of financial institutions, capitalists, etc., for carrying into effect some financial operation requiring large resources of capital.
costmaries
noun, a composite plant, Chrysanthemum balsamita, that has silvery, fragrant leaves and is used in salads and as a flavoring.
ectocornea
noun, the outer layer of the cornea.
Resistance
noun, the act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding.
concretion
noun, the act or process of concreting or becoming substantial; coalescence; solidification.
monoecious
adjective, Biology. having both male and female organs in the same individual; hermaphroditic.
courtesans
noun, a prostitute or paramour, especially one associating with noblemen or men of wealth.
encrimson
verb (used with object), to make crimson.
conenoses
noun, any of several bloodsucking assassin bugs of the genus Triatoma, some of which inflict a painful bite and serve as vectors of Chagas' disease.
resonates
verb (used with object), to cause to resound.
comfiness
resonance
noun, the state or quality of being resonant.
Nestorius
noun, died a.d. 451? Syrian ecclesiastic: patriarch of Constantinople 428–431.
neoterics
noun, a new or modern writer, thinker, etc.
Nestorian
noun, one of a sect of followers of Nestorius who denied the hypostatic union and were represented as maintaining the existence of two distinct persons in Christ.
Comintern
noun, Third International.
neoterism
noun, an innovation in language, as a new word, term, or expression.
entrances
noun, an act of entering, as into a place or upon new duties.
Cantonese
noun, a Chinese language spoken in Canton, the surrounding area of southern China, and Hong Kong.
somersets
noun, a city in SE Massachusetts.
resinates
noun, Chemistry. any of the salts of the acids found in rosin.
ensconces
verb (used with object), to settle securely or snugly:
resonants
noun, Phonetics. a vowel or a voiced consonant or semivowel that is neither a stop nor an affricate, as, in English, (m, ng, n, l, r, y, w).
narcotism
noun, habitual use of narcotics.
enunciate
verb (used with object), to utter or pronounce (words, sentences, etc.), especially in an articulate or a particular manner:
autonomic
adjective, autonomous.
sonorants
noun, a voiced sound that is less sonorous than a vowel but more sonorous than a stop or fricative and that may occur as either a sonant or a consonant, as (l, r, m, n, y, w).
conations
noun, the part of mental life having to do with striving, including desire and volition.
concertos
noun, a composition for one or more principal instruments, with orchestral accompaniment, now usually in symphonic form.
concretes
noun, an artificial, stonelike material used for various structural purposes, made by mixing cement and various aggregates, as sand, pebbles, gravel, or shale, with water and allowing the mixture to harden. Compare reinforced concrete.
mutineers
noun, a person who mutinies.
facetious
adjective, not meant to be taken seriously or literally:
concourse
noun, an assemblage; gathering:
autosomes
noun, any chromosome other than a sex chromosome.
concenter
verb (used with or without object), to bring or converge to a common center; concentrate.
concentre
verb (used with or without object), concenter.
autoecism
noun, the development of the entire life cycle of a parasitic fungus on a single host or group of hosts.
etruscans
noun, an inhabitant of ancient Etruria.
autocross
noun, gymkhana (def 2).
Rocinante
noun, Rosinante.
sorosises
autecisms
noun, autoecism.
factories
noun, a building or group of buildings with facilities for the manufacture of goods.
Muscatine
noun, a city in E Iowa, on the Mississippi.
muscarine
noun, a poisonous compound, C 8 H 19 NO 3 , found in certain mushrooms, especially fly agaric, and in decaying fish.
semitones
noun, a pitch interval halfway between two whole tones.
uncertain
adjective, not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
muensters
noun, a white, semisoft, mild cheese made from whole milk.
mucronate
adjective, having an abruptly projecting point, as a feather or leaf.
cactiform
sonometer
noun, audiometer.
nefarious
adjective, extremely wicked or villainous; iniquitous:
sensorium
noun, a part of the brain or the brain itself regarded as the seat of sensation.
concusses
verb (used with object), to injure by concussion:
canonries
noun, the office or benefice of a canon.
canonists
noun, a person who is a specialist in canon law.
nectarous
adjective, of the nature of or resembling nectar.
nectarine
noun, a variety or mutation of peach having a smooth, downless skin.
nectaries
noun, Botany. an organ or part that secretes nectar.
canneries
noun, a factory where foodstuffs, as meat, fish, or fruit are canned.
canisters
noun, a small box or jar, often one of a kitchen set, for holding tea, coffee, flour, and sugar.
canescent
adjective, covered with whitish or grayish pubescence, as certain plants.
ossuaries
noun, a place or receptacle for the bones of the dead.
near-miss
noun, a strike by a missile that is not a direct hit but is close enough to damage the target.
esoterica
plural noun, things understood by or meant for a select few; recondite matters or items.
nanometer
noun, one billionth of a meter. Abbreviation: nm.
esoterism
noun, esotericism.
narcotics
noun, any of a class of substances that blunt the senses, as opium, morphine, belladonna, and alcohol, that in large quantities produce euphoria, stupor, or coma, that when used constantly can cause habituation or addiction, and that are used in medicine to relieve pain, cause sedation, and induce sleep.
Cameroons
noun, German Kamerun. a region in W Africa: a German protectorate 1884–1919; divided in 1919 into British and French mandates.
essonites
noun, Mineralogy. a variety of grossularite garnet.
sensation
noun, the operation or function of the senses; perception or awareness of stimuli through the senses.
Narcissus
noun, any bulbous plant belonging to the genus Narcissus, of the amaryllis family, having showy yellow or white flowers with a cup-shaped corona.
narceines
noun, a narcotic alkaloid, C 23 H 27 NO 8 , occurring in opium and acting as a mild relaxant on smooth muscle.
estonians
noun, a member of a Finnish people inhabiting Estonia, Livonia, and other districts of Russia.
senoritas
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to miss, used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a girl or unmarried woman. Abbreviation: Srta.
estuaries
noun, that part of the mouth or lower course of a river in which the river's current meets the sea's tide.
estuarine
adjective, formed in an estuary.
encounter
noun, a meeting with a person or thing, especially a casual, unexpected, or brief meeting:
coassumes
encomiast
noun, a person who utters or writes an encomium; eulogist.
cerussite
noun, a mineral, lead carbonate, PbCO 3 , found in masses or in colorless, transparent crystals: an important ore of lead.
truancies
noun, the act or state of being truant.
consortia
noun, a combination of financial institutions, capitalists, etc., for carrying into effect some financial operation requiring large resources of capital.
serotonin
noun, a neurotransmitter, derived from tryptophan, that is involved in sleep, depression, memory, and other neurological processes.
serotines
noun, a small Eurasian brown bat, Eptesicus serotinus.
Rasmussen
coumarins
noun, a fragrant crystalline substance, C 9 H 6 O 2 , obtained from the tonka bean, sweet clover, and certain other plants or prepared synthetically, used chiefly in soaps and perfumery.
cocoanuts
noun, coconut.
coumarone
noun, a colorless liquid, C 8 H 6 O 7 , derived from a naphtha distilled from coal tar: used chiefly in the synthesis of coumarone resins.
consensus
noun, majority of opinion:
countries
noun, a state or nation:
courantes
noun, a dance dating back to the 17th century and characterized by a running or gliding step.
courtesan
noun, a prostitute or paramour, especially one associating with noblemen or men of wealth.
cessation
noun, a temporary or complete stopping; discontinuance:
sissonnes
noun, a jump in which the dancer lands on one foot, with the other extended to the back, front, or side.
costumers
noun, a person who makes, sells, or rents costumes, as for theatrical productions.
craftsmen
noun, a person who practices or is highly skilled in a craft; artisan.
certosina
noun, a technique of inlaying light-colored material, as bone, ivory, metal, or pale wood, in elaborate designs on a dark ground.
reassumes
oestruses
noun, estrus.
creatines
noun, an amino acid, C 4 H 9 N 3 O 2 , that is a constituent of the muscles of vertebrates and is phosphorylated to store energy used for muscular contraction.
creations
noun, the act of producing or causing to exist; the act of creating; engendering.
recension
noun, an editorial revision of a literary work, especially on the basis of critical examination of the text and the sources used.
crenation
noun, a rounded projection or tooth, as on the margin of a leaf.
creosotes
noun, an oily liquid having a burning taste and a penetrating odor, obtained by the distillation of coal and wood tar, used mainly as a preservative for wood and as an antiseptic.
coenosarc
noun, the tubular tissue connecting the polyps of a hydroid colony.
recession
noun, the act of receding or withdrawing.
conscious
noun, the conscious, Psychoanalysis. the part of the mind comprising psychic material of which the individual is aware.
cretonnes
noun, a heavy cotton material in colorfully printed designs, used especially for drapery and slipcovers.
occasions
noun, a particular time, especially as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences:
costumier
noun, costumer (def 1).
one-acter
noun, a short play consisting of one act.
osmeteria
noun, a glandular process on the first thoracic segment of many caterpillars that emits a noxious odor to ward off predators.
trismuses
noun, a spasm of the jaw muscles that makes it difficult to open the mouth.
coactions
noun, force or compulsion, either in restraining or in impelling.
continues
verb (used with object), to go on with or persist in:
continuos
noun, a keyboard accompanying part consisting originally of a figured bass, which in modern scores is usually realized, and serving to provide or fill out the harmonic texture.
container
noun, anything that contains or can contain something, as a carton, box, crate, or can.
contusion
noun, an injury, as from a blow with a blunt instrument, in which the subsurface tissue is injured but the skin is not broken; bruise.
setaceous
adjective, bristlelike; bristle-shaped.
ornaments
noun, an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part:
Trasimeno
noun, a lake in central Italy, in Umbria near Perugia: Romans defeated by Hannibal 217 b.c. About 50 sq. mi. (130 sq. km).
transonic
adjective, close to the speed of propagation of sound; moving at 700–780 miles per hour (1127–1255 km/h) at sea level.
outrances
noun, the utmost extremity.
corantoes
noun, courante.
construes
noun, the act of construing.
sinecures
noun, an office or position requiring little or no work, especially one yielding profitable returns.
cortisone
noun, Biochemistry. a steroid hormone of the adrenal cortex, C 21 H 28 O 5 , active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
Constance
noun, Lake. German Boden·see. a lake in W Europe, bounded by Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. 46 miles (74 km) long; 207 sq. mi. (536 sq. km).
on-stream
adverb, in or into regular operation, especially as part of a system, assembly line, or the like:
coruscant
adjective, sparkling or gleaming; scintillating; coruscating.
coruscate
verb (used without object), to emit vivid flashes of light; sparkle; scintillate; gleam.
constrain
verb (used with object), to force, compel, or oblige:
cinereous
adjective, in the state of or reduced to ashes:
cosecants
noun, (in a right triangle) the ratio of the hypotenuse to the side opposite a given angle.
cineastes
noun, any person, especially a director or producer, associated professionally with filmmaking.
onomastic
adjective, of or relating to proper names.
cinctures
noun, a belt or girdle.
cosmetics
noun, a powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc.
cosmonaut
noun, a Russian or Soviet astronaut.
Cosmotron
noun, a proton accelerator.
cicerones
noun, a person who conducts sightseers; guide.
coatrooms
noun, cloakroom (def 1).
Cerastium
noun, any of various low-growing plants of the genus Cerastium, having leaves covered with whitish or grayish down and small white flowers, and including mouse-ear chickweed and snow-in-summer.
ceramists
noun, a person who makes ceramics.
resection
noun, Surveying. a technique of ascertaining the location of a point by taking bearings from the point on two other points of known location.
ecstasies
noun, rapturous delight.
nominates
adjective, having a particular name.
Confucian
noun, an adherent of the teachings of Confucius.
confronts
verb (used with object), to face in hostility or defiance; oppose:
confiture
noun, a confection; a preserve, as of fruit.
nocturnes
noun, a piece appropriate to the night or evening.
Castroism
noun, the political, social, and revolutionary theories and policies advocated by Fidel Castro.
castoreum
noun, castor1 (def 1).
cast-iron
noun, an alloy of iron, carbon, and other elements, cast as a soft and strong, or as a hard and brittle, iron, depending on the mixture and methods of molding.
remotions
noun, the act of removing; removal.
economics
noun, (used with a singular verb) the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind.
economies
noun, thrifty management; frugality in the expenditure or consumption of money, materials, etc.
economist
noun, a specialist in economics.
ecossaise
noun, a country-dance in quick duple meter.
cassimere
noun, a twill-weave, worsted suiting fabric, often with a striped pattern.
confusion
noun, the act of confusing.
renascent
adjective, being reborn; springing again into being or vigor:
softeners
noun, Chemistry. any admixture to a substance for promoting or increasing its softness, smoothness, or plasticity. water softener.
casimeres
noun, cassimere.
ectosarcs
noun, the ectoplasm of a protozoan (opposed to endosarc).
ton-force
noun, two thousand pound-force. Abbreviation: tonf.
emersions
noun, Also called egress. Astronomy. the emergence of a heavenly body from an eclipse, an occultation, or a transit. Compare immersion (def 5).
renounces
noun, Cards. an act or instance of renouncing.
neurotics
noun, a neurotic person.
ostracism
noun, exclusion, by general consent, from social acceptance, privileges, friendship, etc.
neuromast
noun, a group of innervated sensory cells occurring along the lateral line of fishes and aquatic amphibians.
confessor
noun, a person who confesses.
neuration
noun, venation, as of an insect's wings.
carotenes
noun, any of three yellow or orange fat-soluble pigments having the formula C 40 H 56 , found in many plants, especially carrots, and transformed to vitamin A in the liver; provitamin A.
encaustic
noun, a work of art produced by an encaustic process.
customers
noun, a person who purchases goods or services from another; buyer; patron.
cauteries
noun, an escharotic substance, electric current, or hot iron used to destroy tissue.
crocoites
noun, a yellow, orange, or red mineral, lead chromate, PbCrO 4 , formed by replacement.
cross-out
noun, a word, line, etc., that has been crossed out.
coercions
noun, the act of coercing; use of force or intimidation to obtain compliance.
centurion
noun, (in the ancient Roman army) the commander of a century.
centuries
noun, a period of 100 years.
smiercase
noun, smearcase.
Croesuses
noun, died 546 b.c, king of Lydia 560–546: noted for his great wealth.
croissant
noun, a rich, buttery, crescent-shaped roll of leavened dough or puff paste.
cofactors
noun, Biochemistry. any of various organic or inorganic substances necessary to the function of an enzyme.
cofeature
noun, a movie that shares a bill with another movie.
crosscuts
recusants
noun, a person who is recusant.
crossfoot
connector
noun, a person or thing that connects.
crossness
noun, the quality or state of being cross or angry; irritability; snappishness.
numerates
adjective, able to use or understand numerical techniques of mathematics.
Cointreau
centiares
noun, a square meter. Abbreviation: ca.
centesimo
noun, a monetary unit of Italy until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a lira.
connecter
noun, connector.
notorious
adjective, widely and unfavorably known: Synonyms: infamous, egregious, outrageous, arrant, flagrant, disreputable.
notecases
noun, billfold.
refection
noun, refreshment, especially with food or drink.
cuirasses
noun, Also called corselet. defensive armor for the torso comprising a breastplate and backplate, originally made of leather.
refinance
verb (used with object), to finance again.
cuneiform
noun, cuneiform characters or writing.
ceintures
noun, cincture (defs 1, 2).
cuniforms
adjective, noun, cuneiform.
coinsures
verb (used with or without object), to insure jointly with another or others.
noontimes
noun, noon; noontide; noonday:
nonsuccor
sericeous
adjective, silky.
ceraceous
adjective, waxlike; waxy:
franciums
noun, a radioactive element of the alkali metal group. Symbol: Fr; atomic number: 87.
forenames
noun, a name that precedes the family name or surname; first name.
sea-mouse
noun, any of several large, marine annelids of the genus Aphrodite and related genera, having a covering of long, fine, hairlike setae.
forcemeat
noun, a mixture of finely chopped and seasoned foods, usually containing egg white, meat or fish, etc., used as a stuffing or served alone.
insensate
adjective, not endowed with sensation; inanimate:
force-out
noun, a put-out of a base runner on a force play.
scenarist
noun, a writer of motion-picture or television scenarios.
steersman
noun, a person who steers a ship; helmsman.
sectaries
noun, a member of a particular sect, especially an adherent of a religious body regarded as heretical or schismatic.
forecasts
verb (used with object), to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance:
Menoetius
noun, a Titan, the brother of Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Atlas.
foremasts
noun, the mast nearest the bow in all vessels having two or more masts.
innermost
noun, the innermost part.
sunscreen
noun, a substance formulated to prevent sunburn, skin cancers, and other conditions caused by excessive exposure to the sun, usually by absorbing and reflecting ultraviolet radiation. Compare SPF.
infuscate
adjective, darkened with a fuscous or brownish tinge.
instances
noun, a case or occurrence of anything:
forenoons
noun, the period of daylight before noon.
forensics
noun, forensics, (used with a singular or plural verb) the art or study of argumentation and formal debate.
scansions
noun, the metrical analysis of verse. The usual marks for scansion are ˘ for a short or unaccented syllable, ¯ or · for a long or accented syllable, ^ for a rest, | for a foot division, and ‖ for a caesura or pause.
unmortise
verb (used with object), to unfasten or separate (something mortised).
aforetime
adverb, in time past; in a former time; previously.
foretimes
noun, former or past time; the past.
infortune
noun, Astrology. a planet or aspect of evil influence, especially Saturn or Mars.
informant
noun, a person who informs or gives information; informer.
seamsters
noun, a person whose occupation is sewing; tailor.
formation
noun, the act or process of forming or the state of being formed:
unreasons
noun, inability or unwillingness to think or act rationally, reasonably, or sensibly; irrationality.
Sauternes
noun, a rich, sweet white table wine of France.
seamounts
noun, a submarine mountain rising several hundred fathoms above the floor of the sea but having its summit well below the surface of the water.
acusector
noun, a needle for cutting tissue by means of a high-frequency electric current.
afternoon
noun, the time from noon until evening.
interfuse
verb (used with object), to intersperse, intermingle, or permeate with something.
acrostics
noun, a series of lines or verses in which the first, last, or other particular letters when taken in order spell out a word, phrase, etc.
arsonists
noun, a person who commits arson.
monotones
noun, a vocal utterance or series of speech sounds in one unvaried tone.
acrotisms
noun, absence or weakness of the pulse.
monoester
noun, a single esterified polybasic acid.
monocrats
noun, a person favoring monocracy.
intonacos
noun, (formerly in fresco painting) the last and finest coat of plaster, usually applied in sections and painted while still damp with colors ground in water or a lime-water mixture.
arsenites
noun, a salt or ester of arsenous acid.
Monoceros
noun, the Unicorn, a constellation south of Gemini and east of Orion.
arsenious
adjective, arsenous.
monitress
noun, a female student who helps keep order or assists a teacher in school.
focometer
noun, an instrument for measuring the focal length of a lens or other optical system.
monecious
adjective, monoecious.
footraces
noun, a race run by contestants on foot.
scissures
monastics
noun, a member of a monastic community or order, especially a monk.
interface
noun, a surface regarded as the common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases.
intercoms
noun, an intercommunication system.
rufescent
adjective, somewhat reddish; tinged with red; rufous.
monacetin
noun, acetin.
ruminants
noun, any even-toed, hoofed mammal of the suborder Ruminantia, being comprised of cloven-hoofed, cud-chewing quadrupeds, and including, besides domestic cattle, bison, buffalo, deer, antelopes, giraffes, camels, and chevrotains.
actresses
noun, a woman who acts in stage plays, motion pictures, television broadcasts, etc., especially professionally.
ruminates
verb (used with object), to chew again or over and over.
moistures
noun, condensed or diffused liquid, especially water:
runcinate
adjective, (of a leaf) pinnately incised, with the lobes or teeth curved backward.
insurants
noun, a person who takes out an insurance policy.
inertance
noun, the effect of inertia in an acoustic system, an impeding of the transmission of sound through the system.
secretion
noun, (in a cell or gland) the act or process of separating, elaborating, and releasing a substance that fulfills some function within the organism or undergoes excretion.
Firestone
noun, a fire-resisting stone, especially a kind of sandstone used in fireplaces, furnaces, etc.
fricassee
noun, meat, especially chicken or veal, browned lightly, stewed, and served in a sauce made with its own stock.
secateurs
noun, scissors or shears, especially pruning shears.
miscreate
adjective, miscreated.
miscreant
noun, a vicious or depraved person; villain.
miscounts
noun, an erroneous counting; miscalculation.
Freemason
noun, a member of a widely distributed secret order (Free and Accepted Masons) having for its object mutual assistance and the promotion of brotherly love among its members.
suricates
noun, a small, burrowing South African carnivore, Suricata suricatta, of a grayish color with dark bands across the back, related to the mongooses and having social behavior similar to that of prairie dogs.
Samsoness
sarcosome
noun, a mitochondrion occurring in a muscle fiber.
sarcosine
noun, a crystalline compound, C 3 H 7 NO 2 , with a sweet taste, soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol: used in the manufacture of toothpaste, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
anestrous
adjective, not showing estrus.
sanctions
noun, authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
sarcenets
noun, a fine, soft fabric, often of silk, made in plain or twill weave and used especially for linings.
amissness
messiness
Fromentin
noun, Eugene [œ-zhen] /œˈʒɛn/ (Show IPA), 1820–76, French painter, critic, and author.
amnesties
noun, a general pardon for offenses, especially political offenses, against a government, often granted before any trial or conviction.
fustiness
frontenis
noun, a Latin American game, resembling squash, played with rackets and a hard rubber ball on a three-walled court similar to a jai alai court.
micaceous
adjective, consisting of, containing, or resembling mica.
Minnesota
noun, a state in the N central United States. 84,068 sq. mi. (217,735 sq. km). Capital: St. Paul. Abbreviation: MN (for use with zip code), Minn.
fructosan
noun, any of the class of hexosans, as inulin and the like, that yield fructose upon hydrolysis.
fructoses
noun, Chemistry, Pharmacology. a yellowish to white, crystalline, water-soluble, levorotatory ketose sugar, C 6 H 12 O 6 , sweeter than sucrose, occurring in invert sugar, honey, and a great many fruits: used in foodstuffs and in medicine chiefly in solution as an intravenous nutrient.
microtone
noun, any musical interval smaller than a semitone, specifically, a quarter tone.
sternsons
noun, a knee in a timber-framed vessel, reinforcing the angle between the keelson and the sternpost.
fruticose
adjective, having the form of a shrub; shrublike.
sustainer
noun, a person or thing that sustains.
Francisco
noun, a male given name, Spanish form of Francis.
sarsenets
noun, sarcenet.
incrosses
noun, a mating between organisms that are both homozygous for the same allele.
anterooms
noun, a room that admits to a larger room.
secretins
noun, a polypeptide hormone, produced in the small intestine, that activates the pancreas to secrete pancreatic juice.
increment
noun, something added or gained; addition; increase.
fornicate
adjective, arched or vaulted in form.
antiserum
noun, a serum containing antibodies, as antitoxins or agglutinins, obtained by inoculation of animals and used for injection into other animals to provide immunity to a specific disease.
increases
noun, growth or augmentation in numbers, size, strength, quality, etc.:
sacciform
Mertensia
noun, any of various plants belonging to the genus Mertensia, of the borage family, including the lungworts and the Virginia cowslip.
antimeres
noun, a segment or division of the body having a corresponding segment or division that is opposite to it relative to the longitudinal axis of the body.
incessant
adjective, continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending:
saturnism
noun, lead poisoning (def 1b).
Saturnine
adjective, sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn.
sunstones
noun, a reddish variety of oligoclase feldspar, used as a gem, having a red and bright-yellow play of color.
mesorecta
noun, the mesentery of the rectum.
anoestrus
noun, anestrus.
missenses
mesotrons
noun, (no longer in technical use) meson.
Secession
noun, an act or instance of seceding.
foursomes
noun, a company or set of four; two couples; a quartet:
fourteens
noun, a cardinal number, ten plus four.
tanneries
noun, a place where tanning is carried on.
icteruses
noun, jaundice (def 1).
fractious
adjective, refractory or unruly:
messieurs
noun, plural of monsieur.
ice-cream
noun, a frozen food containing cream or milk and butterfat, sugar, flavoring, and sometimes eggs.
anorectic
noun, an anorectic substance, as a drug; anorexiant.
misfeasor
noun, a person who is guilty of misfeasance.
intumesce
verb (used without object), to swell up, as with heat; become tumid.
insurance
noun, the act, system, or business of insuring property, life, one's person, etc., against loss or harm arising in specified contingencies, as fire, accident, death, disablement, or the like, in consideration of a payment proportionate to the risk involved.
mossiness
moutonnee
adjective, noting or pertaining to a rock formation having a rounded outline like the back of a sheep, resulting from glacial action. Compare roche moutonnée.
uncrosses
verb (used with object), to change from a crossed position, as the legs.
masseters
noun, a short, thick, masticatory muscle, the action of which assists in closing the jaws by raising the mandible or lower jaw.
moraceous
adjective, belonging to the Moraceae, the mulberry family of plants.
accession
noun, the act of coming into the possession of a right, title, office, etc.:
masseuses
assertion
noun, a positive statement or declaration, often without support or reason:
mouse-ear
noun, any of various plants having small, hairy leaves, as the hawkweed, Hieracium pilosella, or the forget-me-not, Myosotis palustris.
fatnesses
noun, the state or condition of being fat; obesity; corpulence.
tenancies
noun, a holding, as of lands, by any kind of title; occupancy of land, a house, or the like, under a lease or on payment of rent; tenure.
asterisms
noun, Astronomy. a group of stars. a constellation.
Romanists
noun, Disparaging. a member of the Roman Catholic Church.
moonstone
noun, Also called precious moonstone. a semitransparent or translucent, opalescent, pearly-blue variety of adularia, used as a gem.
fasteners
noun, any of various devices for fastening.
accentors
noun, any oscine bird of the family Prunellidae, of Europe and Asia, resembling sparrows but having more finely pointed bills, as the hedge sparrow.
massicots
noun, monoxide of lead, PbO, in the form of a yellow powder, used as a pigment and drier.
unconfess
moonrises
noun, the rising of the moon above the horizon.
assessors
suctorian
noun, a suctorial animal.
manicures
noun, a cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails, including trimming and polishing of the nails and removing cuticles.
Masoretic
adjective, of or relating to the Masorah or the Masoretes.
accretion
noun, an increase by natural growth or by gradual external addition; growth in size or extent.
masonries
noun, the craft or occupation of a mason.
accoutres
verb (used with object), accouter.
succentor
noun, a precentor's deputy.
successes
noun, the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
successor
noun, a person or thing that succeeds or follows.
succinate
noun, a salt or ester of succinic acid.
accouters
verb (used with object), to equip or outfit, especially with military clothes, equipment, etc.
Ascension
noun, the act of ascending; ascent.
Martinson
noun, Harry Edmund [har-ee ed-muh nd;; Swedish hah-ri ed-moo nt] /ˈhær i ˈɛd mənd;; Swedish ˈhɑ rɪ ˈɛd mʊnt/ (Show IPA), 1904–78, Swedish novelist and poet: Nobel prize 1974.
unfastens
verb (used with object), to release from or as from fastenings; detach.
accustoms
iterances
noun, iteration.
motocross
noun, a timed motorcycle race over a closed course consisting of a winding dirt trail with hills, jumps, sharp turns, and often muddy terrain.
ferocious
adjective, savagely fierce, as a wild beast, person, action, or aspect; violently cruel:
tenacious
adjective, holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of):
rosaceous
adjective, belonging to the plant family Rosaceae. Compare rose family.
Moriscoes
noun, a Moor, especially one of the Moors of Spain.
isotomous
issuances
noun, the act of issuing.
scot-free
adjective, completely free from harm, restraint, punishment, or obligation:
acre-foot
noun, a unit of volume of water in irrigation: the amount covering one acre to a depth of one foot, equal to 43,560 cubic feet.
manifests
noun, a list of the cargo carried by a ship, made for the use of various agents and officials at the ports of destination.
sea-front
noun, an area, including buildings, along the edge of the sea; waterfront.
monstrous
adverb, extremely; exceedingly; very.
Masterson
noun, William Barclay ("Bat") 1853–1921, U.S. frontier law officer.
ironstone
noun, any iron-bearing mineral or rock with siliceous impurities.
rotenones
noun, a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, poisonous heterocyclic compound, C 23 H 22 O 6 , obtained from derris root: used chiefly as the active ingredient of certain insecticides and in medicine in the treatment of chiggers and scabies.
masteries
noun, command or grasp, as of a subject:
Massorete
noun, Masorete.
Rosinante
noun, the old, worn horse of Don Quixote.
manticore
noun, a legendary monster with a man's head, horns, a lion's body, and the tail of a dragon or, sometimes, a scorpion.
atrocious
adjective, extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal:
acoustics
noun, (used with a singular verb) Physics. the branch of physics that deals with sound and sound waves.
scutiform
adjective, being in the shape of a shield; shield-shaped.
isomerous
adjective, having an equal number of parts, markings, etc.
Isocrates
noun, 436–338 b.c, Athenian orator.
isooctane
noun, the octane C 8 H 18 , used as one of the standards in establishing the octane number of a fuel.
acrosomes
noun, an organelle covering the head of animal sperm and containing enzymes that digest the egg cell coating, thus permitting the sperm to enter the egg.
semantics
noun, Linguistics. the study of meaning. the study of linguistic development by classifying and examining changes in meaning and form.
isomerase
noun, any of a class of enzymes that catalyze reactions involving intramolecular rearrangements.
manifesto
noun, a public declaration of intentions, opinions, objectives, or motives, as one issued by a government, sovereign, or organization.
stresses
noun, importance attached to a thing: Synonyms: significance, meaning, emphasis, consequence; weight, value, worth.
stunners
noun, a person or thing that stuns.
Messenia
noun, a division of ancient Greece, in the SW Peloponnesus: an important center of Mycenaean culture.
sureties
noun, security against loss or damage or for the fulfillment of an obligation, the payment of a debt, etc.; a pledge, guaranty, or bond.
MacNeice
noun, Louis, 1907–63, British poet, born in Northern Ireland.
concours
noun, a public contest or competition.
Messiaen
noun, Olivier Eugène Prosper Charles [aw-lee-vyey œ-zhen praw-sper sharl] /ɔ liˈvyeɪ œˈʒɛn prɔˈspɛr ʃarl/ (Show IPA), 1908–92, French composer and organist.
Creation
noun, the act of producing or causing to exist; the act of creating; engendering.
treasons
noun, the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
manifest
noun, a list of the cargo carried by a ship, made for the use of various agents and officials at the ports of destination.
furcates
adjective, forked; branching.
mannoses
noun, a hexose, C 6 H 12 O 6 , obtained from the hydrolysis of the ivory nut and yielding mannitol upon reduction.
surcoats
noun, a garment worn over medieval armor, often embroidered with heraldic arms.
costumes
noun, a style of dress, including accessories and hairdos, especially that peculiar to a nation, region, group, or historical period.
conenose
noun, any of several bloodsucking assassin bugs of the genus Triatoma, some of which inflict a painful bite and serve as vectors of Chagas' disease.
ice-foot
noun, (in polar regions) a belt of ice frozen to the shore, formed chiefly as a result of the rise and fall of the tides.
surcease
noun, cessation; end.
concerts
noun, a public musical performance in which a number of singers or instrumentalists, or both, participate.
function
noun, the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role.
costumer
noun, a person who makes, sells, or rents costumes, as for theatrical productions.
Stoneman
noun, a stonecutter or stoneworker.
Masonite
onanisms
noun, withdrawal of the penis in sexual intercourse so that ejaculation takes place outside the vagina; coitus interruptus.
mesotron
noun, (no longer in technical use) meson.
cremains
plural noun, the ashes of a cremated corpse.
strumose
adjective, having a struma or strumae.
omicrons
noun, the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet (O, o).
surfaces
noun, the outer face, outside, or exterior boundary of a thing; outermost or uppermost layer or area.
coumarin
noun, a fragrant crystalline substance, C 9 H 6 O 2 , obtained from the tonka bean, sweet clover, and certain other plants or prepared synthetically, used chiefly in soaps and perfumery.
Cranston
noun, a city in E Rhode Island, near Providence.
concrete
noun, an artificial, stonelike material used for various structural purposes, made by mixing cement and various aggregates, as sand, pebbles, gravel, or shale, with water and allowing the mixture to harden. Compare reinforced concrete.
sissonne
noun, a jump in which the dancer lands on one foot, with the other extended to the back, front, or side.
Sisseton
noun, a member of a North American Indian people belonging to the Santee branch of the Dakota.
manicure
noun, a cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails, including trimming and polishing of the nails and removing cuticles.
stuccoes
noun, an exterior finish for masonry or frame walls, usually composed of cement, sand, and hydrated lime mixed with water and laid on wet.
Suriname
noun, a republic on the NE coast of South America: formerly a territory of the Netherlands; gained independence 1975. 60,230 sq. mi. (155,995 sq. km). Capital: Paramaribo.
sistrums
noun, an ancient Egyptian percussion instrument consisting of a looped metal frame set in a handle and fitted with loose crossbars that rattle when shaken.
siroccos
noun, a hot, dry, dustladen wind blowing from northern Africa and affecting parts of southern Europe.
Maronite
noun, a member of a body of Uniates living chiefly in Lebanon, who maintain a Syriac liturgy and a married clergy, and who are governed by the patriarch of Antioch.
meteoric
adjective, of, relating to, or consisting of meteors.
courants
noun, courante.
Ossetian
noun, an Osset.
craniums
noun, the skull of a vertebrate.
crannies
noun, a small, narrow opening in a wall, rock, etc.; chink; crevice; fissure:
courante
noun, a dance dating back to the 17th century and characterized by a running or gliding step.
mannites
noun, mannitol.
maestoso
adjective, adverb, with majesty; stately (used as a musical direction).
creatine
noun, an amino acid, C 4 H 9 N 3 O 2 , that is a constituent of the muscles of vertebrates and is phosphorylated to store energy used for muscular contraction.
Messines
noun, a village in W Belgium, near Ypres: battles 1914, 1917.
oestrous
adjective, estrous.
counter-
surmises
noun, a matter of conjecture.
trainmen
noun, a member of the crew that operates a railroad train, usually an assistant to the conductor, such as a brakeman or flagman.
maestros
noun, an eminent composer, teacher, or conductor of music:
suricate
noun, a small, burrowing South African carnivore, Suricata suricatta, of a grayish color with dark bands across the back, related to the mongooses and having social behavior similar to that of prairie dogs.
fustians
noun, a stout fabric of cotton and flax.
counters
noun, a table or display case on which goods can be shown, business transacted, etc.
Countess
noun, the wife or widow of a count in the nobility of Continental Europe or of an earl in the British peerage.
surfeits
noun, excess; an excessive amount:
counties
noun, the largest administrative division of a U.S. state:
Martinon
noun, Jean [zhahn] /ʒɑ̃/ (Show IPA), 1910–76, French violinist, conductor, and composer.
consents
noun, permission, approval, or agreement; compliance; acquiescence:
Massenet
noun, Jules Émile Frédéric [zhyl ey-meel frey-dey-reek] /ʒül eɪˈmil freɪ deɪˈrik/ (Show IPA), 1842–1912, French composer.
stonemen
noun, a stonecutter or stoneworker.
isotones
noun, one of two or more atoms having an equal number of neutrons but different atomic numbers.
contemns
verb (used with object), to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt.
connects
adjective, of or relating to a connection or connections:
contessa
noun, countess.
continue
verb (used with object), to go on with or persist in:
isostere
noun, Chemistry. a compound isosteric with one or more other compounds.
insurant
noun, a person who takes out an insurance policy.
continuo
noun, a keyboard accompanying part consisting originally of a figured bass, which in modern scores is usually realized, and serving to provide or fill out the harmonic texture.
sternums
noun, Anatomy, Zoology. a bone or series of bones extending along the middle line of the ventral portion of the body of most vertebrates, consisting in humans of a flat, narrow bone connected with the clavicles and the true ribs; breastbone.
instance
noun, a case or occurrence of anything:
contains
verb (used with object), to hold or include within its volume or area:
Simonson
noun, Lee, 1888–1967, U.S. set designer.
issuance
noun, the act of issuing.
insnares
verb (used with object), ensnare.
ornament
noun, an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part:
cooncans
noun, a variety of rummy for two players.
Conneaut
noun, a city in NE Ohio.
insecure
adjective, subject to fears, doubts, etc.; not self-confident or assured:
meniscus
noun, a crescent or a crescent-shaped body.
connotes
verb (used with object), to signify or suggest (certain meanings, ideas, etc.) in addition to the explicit or primary meaning:
intercom
noun, an intercommunication system.
sunroofs
noun, a section of an automobile roof that can be slid or lifted open.
matrices
noun, something that constitutes the place or point from which something else originates, takes form, or develops:
meanness
noun, the state or quality of being mean.
consists
noun, Railroads. the rolling stock, exclusive of the locomotive, making up a train. a record made of this rolling stock.
strasses
noun, a flint glass with a high lead content, used to imitate gemstones.
ionomers
noun, any of a class of plastics that because of its ionic bonding action is capable of conducting electric current.
Sumerian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Sumer.
intrans.
consorts
noun, a husband or wife; spouse, especially of a reigning monarch. Compare prince consort, queen consort.
measures
noun, a unit or standard of measurement:
intonaco
noun, (formerly in fresco painting) the last and finest coat of plaster, usually applied in sections and painted while still damp with colors ground in water or a lime-water mixture.
consumes
verb (used with object), to destroy or expend by use; use up.
sunrises
noun, the rise or ascent of the sun above the horizon in the morning.
internes
noun, verb (used without object), intern2 .
matinees
noun, an entertainment, especially a dramatic or musical performance, held in the daytime, usually in the afternoon.
iron-man
noun, a person, as a worker or athlete, of great physical endurance who can be depended upon to perform a given task or job tirelessly.
meatuses
noun, an opening or foramen, especially in a bone or bony structure, as the opening of the ear or nose.
construe
noun, the act of construing.
consumer
noun, a person or thing that consumes.
suitcase
noun, a usually rectangular piece of luggage especially for carrying clothes while traveling.
conifers
noun, any of numerous, chiefly evergreen trees or shrubs of the class Coniferinae (or group Coniferales), including the pine, fir, spruce, and other cone-bearing trees and shrubs, and also the yews and their allies that bear drupelike seeds.
corantos
noun, courante.
incenses
noun, an aromatic gum or other substance producing a sweet odor when burned, used in religious ceremonies, to enhance a mood, etc.
confines
noun, Usually, confines. a boundary or bound; limit; border; frontier.
infantes
noun, any son of the king of Spain or of Portugal who is not heir to the throne.
iterance
noun, iteration.
infamous
adjective, having an extremely bad reputation:
sunstone
noun, a reddish variety of oligoclase feldspar, used as a gem, having a red and bright-yellow play of color.
incrusts
verb (used with object), to cover or line with a crust or hard coating.
confirms
verb (used with object), to establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of; corroborate; verify:
sucrases
noun, invertase.
cosecant
noun, (in a right triangle) the ratio of the hypotenuse to the side opposite a given angle.
increate
adjective, not created; uncreated.
cortico-
Increase
noun, growth or augmentation in numbers, size, strength, quality, etc.:
incomers
noun, a person who comes in.
confects
noun, a preserved, candied, or other sweet confection.
suasions
noun, the act of advising, urging, or attempting to persuade; persuasion.
one-time
adjective, having been as specified at one time; former:
cosmetic
noun, a powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc.
incenter
noun, the center of an inscribed circle; that point where the bisectors of the angles of a triangle or of a regular polygon intersect.
Masorete
noun, one of the writers or compilers of the Masorah.
infarcts
noun, a localized area of tissue, as in the heart or kidney, that is dying or dead, having been deprived of its blood supply because of an obstruction by embolism or thrombosis.
sinuates
adjective, bent in and out; winding; sinuous.
sunrooms
noun, a room designed to admit a large amount of sunlight; sun parlor or sun porch.
cornices
noun, Architecture. any prominent, continuous, horizontally projecting feature surmounting a wall or other construction, or dividing it horizontally for compositional purposes. the uppermost member of a classical entablature, consisting of a bed molding, a corona, and a cymatium, with rows of dentils, modillions, etc., often placed between the bed molding and the corona.
transoms
noun, a crosspiece separating a door or the like from a window or fanlight above it.
massicot
noun, monoxide of lead, PbO, in the form of a yellow powder, used as a pigment and drier.
Oresteia
noun, a trilogy of tragic dramas (458 b.c.) by Aeschylus, consisting of the Agamemnon, the Choëphori, and the Eumenides.
ossature
noun, the structure or framework supporting a building or sculpture.
confutes
verb (used with object), to prove to be false, invalid, or defective; disprove:
masseuse
masseurs
noun, a man who provides massage as a profession or occupation.
corneous
adjective, consisting of a horny substance; horny.
sinecure
noun, an office or position requiring little or no work, especially one yielding profitable returns.
sucroses
noun, a crystalline disaccharide, C 12 H 22 O 11 , the sugar obtained from the sugarcane, the sugar beet, and sorghum, and forming the greater part of maple sugar; sugar.
masseter
noun, a short, thick, masticatory muscle, the action of which assists in closing the jaws by raising the mandible or lower jaw.
infracts
verb (used with object), to break, violate, or infringe (a law, commitment, etc.).
confront
verb (used with object), to face in hostility or defiance; oppose:
cornutos
noun, a cuckold.
conforms
verb (used without object), to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to):
coronate
adjective, having or wearing a crown, coronet, or the like.
suctions
noun, the act, process, or condition of sucking.
mentions
noun, a direct or incidental reference; a mentioning:
coronium
noun, a hypothetical element once thought to exist because certain spectral lines in the emission spectrum of the solar corona could not be identified by known elements. These lines were subsequently found to be emitted by certain highly ionized metals.
cremates
verb (used with object), to reduce (a dead body) to ashes by fire, especially as a funeral rite.
fascines
noun, a long bundle of sticks bound together, used in building earthworks and batteries and in strengthening ramparts.
minarets
noun, a lofty, often slender, tower or turret attached to a mosque, surrounded by or furnished with one or more balconies, from which the muezzin calls the people to prayer.
necrosis
noun, death of a circumscribed portion of animal or plant tissue.
sonances
noun, the condition or quality of being sonant.
montanes
noun, the lower vegetation belt on mountains.
finestra
noun, an aperture, especially a ventilator in the wall of a tomb.
Monteria
noun, a city in N Colombia.
erasions
noun, the act of erasing.
monteros
noun, a Spanish hunter's cap, round in shape and having an earflap.
fineness
noun, the state or quality of being fine.
erection
noun, the act of erecting.
fine-cut
adjective, cut into very thin strips (contrasted with rough-cut):
tearooms
noun, a room or shop where tea and other refreshments are served to customers.
Montrose
noun, James Graham, Marquis of, 1612–50, Scottish supporter of Charles I.
finances
noun, the management of revenues; the conduct or transaction of money matters generally, especially those affecting the public, as in the fields of banking and investment.
Ericsson
noun, John, 1803–89, Swedish engineer and inventor; in the U.S. after 1839.
tiresome
adjective, causing or liable to cause a person to tire; wearisome:
tea-rose
noun, any of several cultivated varieties of roses having a scent resembling that of tea.
necroses
noun, death of a circumscribed portion of animal or plant tissue.
monurons
noun, a white crystalline solid, C 9 H 11 ClN 2 O, used as a herbicide, especially for broad-leaved plants.
steamers
noun, something propelled or operated by steam, as a steamship.
moonrise
noun, the rising of the moon above the horizon.
sonarmen
noun, a petty officer who operates and maintains sonar.
Nearctic
adjective, belonging or pertaining to a geographical division comprising temperate Greenland and arctic North America, sometimes including high mountainous regions of the northern Temperate Zone.
erosions
noun, the act or state of eroding; state of being eroded.
moonsets
noun, the setting of the moon below the horizon.
natriums
noun, (formerly) sodium.
timorous
adjective, full of fear; fearful:
Timorese
noun, a native or inhabitant of Timor.
Monstera
noun, any of various tropical American climbing plants belonging to the genus Monstera, of the arum family, especially M. deliciosa, having split or perforated leaves and often grown as a houseplant.
enuresis
noun, lack of control of urination, especially during sleep; bed-wetting; urinary incontinence.
fiascoes
noun, a complete and ignominious failure.
Monessen
noun, a city in SW Pennsylvania, on the Monongahela River.
moisture
noun, condensed or diffused liquid, especially water:
enations
noun, a small outgrowth of plant tissue, usually on a leaf, caused by virus infection.
fontinas
noun, a type of Italian cheese, semisoft to firm, made of cow's or sheep's milk.
stearins
noun, Chemistry. any of the three glyceryl esters of stearic acid, especially C 3 H 5 (C 18 H 35 O 2) 3 , a soft, white, odorless solid found in many natural fats.
Fomorian
noun, one of a race of pirates or sea demons who raided and pillaged Ireland but were finally defeated: sometimes associated with the hostile powers of nature.
encrusts
verb (used with or without object), incrust.
monastic
noun, a member of a monastic community or order, especially a monk.
enforces
verb (used with object), to put or keep in force; compel obedience to:
Somerset
noun, a city in SE Massachusetts.
enormous
adjective, greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc.; huge; immense:
enounces
verb (used with object), to utter or pronounce, as words; enunciate.
foetuses
noun, fetus.
ensconce
verb (used with object), to settle securely or snugly:
monsoons
noun, the seasonal wind of the Indian Ocean and southern Asia, blowing from the southwest in summer and from the northeast in winter.
monitors
noun, (especially formerly) a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order.
ensiform
adjective, sword-shaped; xiphoid.
monocots
noun, a monocotyledon.
monocrat
noun, a person favoring monocracy.
ensnares
verb (used with object), to capture in, or involve as in, a snare:
neoteric
noun, a new or modern writer, thinker, etc.
fissures
noun, a narrow opening produced by cleavage or separation of parts.
neonates
noun, a newborn child, or one in its first 28 days.
monotone
noun, a vocal utterance or series of speech sounds in one unvaried tone.
entrains
verb (used with object), to put aboard a train.
entrance
noun, an act of entering, as into a place or upon new duties.
taurines
noun, a neutral crystalline substance, C 2 H 7 NO 3 S, obtained from bile.
monsieur
noun, the conventional French title of respect and term of address for a man, corresponding to Mr. or sir.
esconson
noun, sconcheon.
esoteric
adjective, understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; recondite:
footrace
noun, a race run by contestants on foot.
faiences
noun, glazed earthenware or pottery, especially a fine variety with highly colored designs.
mutineer
noun, a person who mutinies.
Teresina
noun, a port in NE Brazil, on the Parnahiba River.
Teresian
noun, a member of the reformed order of barefooted Carmelites, founded in Spain in 1562.
Mountain
noun, a natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit, and attaining an altitude greater than that of a hill, usually greater than 2000 feet (610 meters).
tenesmus
noun, a straining to urinate or defecate, without the ability to do so.
mounters
noun, a person or thing that mounts.
features
noun, a prominent or conspicuous part or characteristic:
fearsome
adjective, causing fear:
factious
adjective, given to faction; dissentious:
fastness
noun, a secure or fortified place; stronghold:
factures
noun, the act, process, or manner of making anything; construction.
fastener
noun, any of various devices for fastening.
Fairmont
noun, a city in W West Virginia.
Sorensen
noun, Soren Peter Lauritz [sœ-ruh n pey-tar lou-rits] /ˈsœ rən ˈpeɪ tær ˈlaʊ rɪts/ (Show IPA), 1868–1939, Danish chemist: developed pH scale.
fairness
noun, the state, condition, or quality of being fair, or free from bias or injustice; evenhandedness:
muricate
adjective, covered with short, sharp points.
faitours
noun, impostor; fake.
M-series
noun, See under M-line.
muriates
noun, (not in scientific use) any chloride, especially potassium chloride, KCl, used as a fertilizer.
fascists
noun, a person who believes in or sympathizes with fascism.
munsters
noun, muenster.
fascisms
noun, (sometimes initial capital letter) a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism.
Muenster
noun, a white, semisoft, mild cheese made from whole milk.
farceuse
noun, a woman skilled in farce.
tensions
noun, the act of stretching or straining.
farinose
adjective, yielding farina.
Terminus
noun, the end or extremity of anything.
nacreous
adjective, of or relating to nacre.
fiancees
noun, a woman engaged to be married.
ferments
noun, Also called organized ferment. any of a group of living organisms, as yeasts, molds, and certain bacteria, that cause fermentation.
moraines
noun, a ridge, mound, or irregular mass of unstratified glacial drift, chiefly boulders, gravel, sand, and clay.
narcotic
noun, any of a class of substances that blunt the senses, as opium, morphine, belladonna, and alcohol, that in large quantities produce euphoria, stupor, or coma, that when used constantly can cause habituation or addiction, and that are used in medicine to relieve pain, cause sedation, and induce sleep.
narcosis
noun, a state of stupor or drowsiness.
essonite
noun, Mineralogy. a variety of grossularite garnet.
morasses
noun, a tract of low, soft, wet ground.
stasimon
noun, (in ancient Greek drama) a choral ode, especially in tragedy, divided into strophe and antistrophe: usually alternating with the epeisodion and, in the final ode, preceding the exodos.
festoons
noun, a string or chain of flowers, foliage, ribbon, etc., suspended in a curve between two points.
narceine
noun, a narcotic alkaloid, C 23 H 27 NO 8 , occurring in opium and acting as a mild relaxant on smooth muscle.
Estonian
noun, a member of a Finnish people inhabiting Estonia, Livonia, and other districts of Russia.
estrones
noun, Biochemistry. an estrogenic hormone, C 18 H 22 O 2 , produced by the ovarian follicles and found during pregnancy in urine and placental tissue.
estruses
noun, Also, estrum [es-truh m] /ˈɛs trəm/ (Show IPA), oestrus. the period of heat or rut; the period of maximum sexual receptivity of the female.
fermions
noun, any particle that obeys the exclusion principle and Fermi-Dirac statistics; fermions have spins that are half an odd integer: 1/2, 3/2, 5/2, ….
Teucrian
noun, one of the ancient Trojans.
stannous
adjective, containing tin, especially in the bivalent state.
esurient
adjective, hungry; greedy.
moroccos
noun, French Maroc. Spanish Marruecos. a kingdom in NW Africa: formed from a sultanate that was divided into two protectorates (French Morocco and Spanish Morocco) and an international zone. 172,104 sq. mi. (445,749 sq. km). Capital: Rabat. Compare Tangier Zone.
mortices
noun, a notch, hole, groove, or slot made in a piece of wood or the like to receive a tenon of the same dimensions.
etamines
noun, a lightweight cotton or worsted fabric constructed in plain weave and loosely woven.
mortises
noun, a notch, hole, groove, or slot made in a piece of wood or the like to receive a tenon of the same dimensions.
ternions
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
fenurons
noun, a white crystalline compound, C 9 H 12 N 2 O, used as an herbicide.
Etruscan
noun, an inhabitant of ancient Etruria.
stannums
noun, tin.
sonorant
noun, a voiced sound that is less sonorous than a vowel but more sonorous than a stop or fricative and that may occur as either a sonant or a consonant, as (l, r, m, n, y, w).
fenestra
noun, Anatomy, Zoology. a small opening or perforation, as in a bone, especially between the middle and inner ear.
eucaines
noun, a white, crystalline solid, C 15 H 21 NO 2 , formerly a local anesthetic, used in veterinary medicine as a substitute for cocaine.
eucrites
noun, a basic gabbro consisting mainly of bytownite and augite.
moistens
verb (used with or without object), to make or become moist.
neuromas
noun, a tumor formed of nerve tissue.
creosote
noun, an oily liquid having a burning taste and a penetrating odor, obtained by the distillation of coal and wood tar, used mainly as a preservative for wood and as an antiseptic.
Notornis
noun, a rare, flightless gallinulelike bird, Notornis mantelli, of New Zealand.
numerate
adjective, able to use or understand numerical techniques of mathematics.
Francine
noun, a female given name, form of Frances.
nuisance
noun, an obnoxious or annoying person, thing, condition, practice, etc.:
croutons
noun, a small piece of fried or toasted bread, sometimes seasoned, used as a garnish for soups, salads, and other dishes.
nuciform
adjective, having the shape of a nut; nut-shaped.
cruciate
adjective, shaped like a cross; cross-shaped.
snifters
noun, Also called inhaler. a pear-shaped glass, narrowing at the top to intensify the aroma of brandy, liqueur, etc.
tournois
adjective, (of coins) minted in Tours, France:
crustose
adjective, forming a crusty, tenaciously fixed mass that covers the surface on which it grows, as certain lichens.
tourisms
noun, the activity or practice of touring, especially for pleasure.
Touraine
noun, a former province in W France. Capital: Tours.
touracos
noun, any of several large, brightly colored birds of the family Musophagidae, of Africa, having a helmetlike crest.
Fraction
noun, Mathematics. a number usually expressed in the form a/b. a ratio of algebraic quantities similarly expressed.
francium
noun, a radioactive element of the alkali metal group. Symbol: Fr; atomic number: 87.
notecase
noun, billfold.
notaries
noun, notary public.
nostrums
noun, a medicine sold with false or exaggerated claims and with no demonstrable value; quack medicine.
fourteen
noun, a cardinal number, ten plus four.
torsions
noun, the act of twisting.
cumarins
noun, coumarin.
cumarone
noun, coumarone.
norsemen
noun, Northman.
Norseman
noun, Northman.
cuneatic
adjective, cuneiform; cuneate.
foursome
noun, a company or set of four; two couples; a quartet:
cuniform
adjective, noun, cuneiform.
crosstie
noun, Railroads. a tie.
soutanes
noun, a cassock.
missouts
noun, (in the game of craps) a losing throw of the dice.
smarties
noun, a smart aleck.
sustains
verb (used with object), to support, hold, or bear up from below; bear the weight of, as a structure.
Crescent
noun, a shape resembling a segment of a ring tapering to points at the ends.
cressets
noun, a metal cup or basket often mounted on a pole or suspended from above, containing oil, pitch, a rope steeped in rosin, etc., burned as a light or beacon.
fructose
noun, Chemistry, Pharmacology. a yellowish to white, crystalline, water-soluble, levorotatory ketose sugar, C 6 H 12 O 6 , sweeter than sucrose, occurring in invert sugar, honey, and a great many fruits: used in foodstuffs and in medicine chiefly in solution as an intravenous nutrient.
cretonne
noun, a heavy cotton material in colorfully printed designs, used especially for drapery and slipcovers.
sternson
noun, a knee in a timber-framed vessel, reinforcing the angle between the keelson and the sternpost.
Minorcan
noun, a native or inhabitant of Minorca.
occasion
noun, a particular time, especially as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences:
frontons
noun, a building in which jai alai is played, containing the cancha or court and sometimes having facilities for betting.
smartens
Verb phrases, smarten up, to groom oneself: to become aware of one's mistakes, shortcomings, etc., and make efforts to correct them:
minorcas
noun, Spanish Menorca. one of the Balearic Islands, in the W Mediterranean. 271 sq. mi. (700 sq. km).
crimsons
noun, a crimson color, pigment, or dye.
Minotaur
noun, Classical Mythology. a monster, the offspring of Pasiphaë and the Cretan bull, that had the head of a bull on the body of a man: housed in the Cretan Labyrinth, it was fed on human flesh until Theseus, helped by Ariadne, killed it.
miscount
noun, an erroneous counting; miscalculation.
croceins
noun, any of several acid azo dyes producing orange or scarlet colors.
miseases
noun, Archaic. discomfort; distress; suffering.
crocoite
noun, a yellow, orange, or red mineral, lead chromate, PbCrO 4 , formed by replacement.
minsters
noun, a church actually or originally connected with a monastic establishment.
frissons
noun, a sudden, passing sensation of excitement; a shudder of emotion; thrill:
frescoes
noun, Also called buon fresco, true fresco. the art or technique of painting on a moist, plaster surface with colors ground up in water or a limewater mixture. Compare fresco secco.
crocuses
noun, any of the small, bulbous plants of the genus Crocus, of the iris family, cultivated for their showy, solitary flowers, which are among the first to bloom in the spring.
miscasts
verb (used with object), to assign an unsuitable role to (an actor):
frenetic
adjective, frantic; frenzied.
Nuristan
noun, a mountainous region in NE Afghanistan. 5000 sq. mi. (12,950 sq. km).
fremitus
noun, palpable vibration, as of the walls of the chest.
freesias
noun, any of several plants belonging to the genus Freesia, of the iris family, native to southern Africa, having fragrant white, yellow, or sometimes rose-colored, tubular flowers.
crosscut
noun, a transverse cut or course.
fountain
noun, a spring or source of water; the source or head of a stream.
curacies
noun, the office or position of a curate.
footsore
adjective, having sore or tender feet, as from much walking.
Soissons
noun, a city in N France, on the Aisne River: battles a.d. 486, 1918, 1944.
Stefanie
noun, a female given name.
economic
adjective, pertaining to the production, distribution, and use of income, wealth, and commodities.
forensic
noun, forensics, (used with a singular or plural verb) the art or study of argumentation and formal debate.
softener
noun, Chemistry. any admixture to a substance for promoting or increasing its softness, smoothness, or plasticity. water softener.
forenoon
noun, the period of daylight before noon.
ecotones
noun, the transition zone between two different plant communities, as that between forest and prairie.
forename
noun, a name that precedes the family name or surname; first name.
foremost
adjective, adverb, first in place, order, rank, etc.:
foremast
noun, the mast nearest the bow in all vessels having two or more masts.
ectosarc
noun, the ectoplasm of a protozoan (opposed to endosarc).
forecast
verb (used with object), to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance:
eftsoons
adverb, soon after.
emeritus
noun, an emeritus professor, minister, etc.
foretime
noun, former or past time; the past.
emersion
noun, Also called egress. Astronomy. the emergence of a heavenly body from an eclipse, an occultation, or a transit. Compare immersion (def 5).
neutrons
noun, an elementary particle having no charge, mass slightly greater than that of a proton, and spin of ½: a constituent of the nuclei of all atoms except those of hydrogen. Symbol: n.
neutrino
noun, any of the massless or nearly massless electrically neutral leptons. There is a distinct kind of neutrino associated with each of the massive leptons.
Eminescu
noun, Mihail [mee-hah-eel] /ˌmi hɑˈil/ (Show IPA), (Mihail Iminovici) 1850–89, Romanian poet.
Neustria
noun, the W part of the Frankish kingdom, corresponding roughly to N and NW France.
emirates
noun, the office or rank of an emir.
neustons
noun, the aggregate of minute aquatic organisms that float or swim in the surface film of a body of water.
moccasin
noun, a heelless shoe made entirely of soft leather, as deerskin, with the sole brought up and attached to a piece of u -shaped leather on top of the foot, worn originally by the American Indians.
neurotic
noun, a neurotic person.
neurosis
noun, Also called psychoneurosis. a functional disorder in which feelings of anxiety, obsessional thoughts, compulsive acts, and physical complaints without objective evidence of disease, in various degrees and patterns, dominate the personality.
neuroses
noun, Also called psychoneurosis. a functional disorder in which feelings of anxiety, obsessional thoughts, compulsive acts, and physical complaints without objective evidence of disease, in various degrees and patterns, dominate the personality.
foramens
noun, an opening, orifice, or short passage, as in a bone or in the integument of the ovule of a plant.
tonneaus
noun, a rear part or compartment of an automobile body, containing seats for passengers.
nitroso-
Fostoria
noun, a city in N Ohio.
nominees
noun, a person nominated, as to run for elective office or fill a particular post.
noontime
noun, noon; noontide; noonday:
nonusers
noun, a person who does not use or partake of something, as drugs or alcoholic beverages.
nonsuits
noun, a judgment given against a plaintiff who neglects to prosecute, or who fails to show a legal cause of action or to bring sufficient evidence.
missuses
noun, missis.
nonissue
noun, a matter or issue of little or no interest or importance:
stenosis
noun, a narrowing or stricture of a passage or vessel.
curtains
noun, a hanging piece of fabric used to shut out the light from a window, adorn a room, increase privacy, etc.
Mistress
noun, a woman who has authority, control, or power, especially the female head of a household, institution, or other establishment.
curtsies
noun, a respectful bow made by women and girls, consisting of bending the knees and lowering the body.
misusers
noun, abuse of a right; unlawful use of an office, franchise, benefit, etc.
nonaries
noun, a number in a nonary system.
customer
noun, a person who purchases goods or services from another; buyer; patron.
nominate
adjective, having a particular name.
Steinman
noun, David Barnard, 1886–1960, U.S. civil engineer: specialist in bridge design and construction.
fornenst
preposition, next to; near to:
Socrates
noun, 469?–399 b.c, Athenian philosopher.
Socratic
noun, a follower of Socrates.
nocturns
noun, the office of matins, consisting of nine psalms and either three or nine lessons.
Formosus
noun, a.d. c816–896, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 891–896.
nocturne
noun, a piece appropriate to the night or evening.
earnests
noun, full seriousness, as of intention or purpose:
nocturia
noun, a condition in which one often wakes up during the night to urinate.
tonsures
noun, the act of cutting the hair or shaving the head.
formates
noun, a salt or ester of formic acid.
no-count
adjective, noun, no-account.
easiness
noun, the quality or condition of being easy.
formants
noun, Music. the range and number of partials present in a tone of a specific instrument, representing its timbre.
sonorous
adjective, giving out or capable of giving out a sound, especially a deep, resonant sound, as a thing or place:
Moriscos
noun, a Moor, especially one of the Moors of Spain.
concerto
noun, a composition for one or more principal instruments, with orchestral accompaniment, now usually in symphonic form.
trounces
verb (used with object), to beat severely; thrash.
serotine
noun, a small Eurasian brown bat, Eptesicus serotinus.
romaunts
noun, a romantic tale or poem; romance.
sarsenet
noun, sarcenet.
Asuncion
noun, a city in and the capital of Paraguay, in the S part.
uranites
noun, any of the uranium phosphates, as autunite or torbernite.
casefies
verb (used with or without object), to make or become like cheese.
unctions
noun, an act of anointing, especially as a medical treatment or religious rite.
sarcenet
noun, a fine, soft fabric, often of silk, made in plain or twill weave and used especially for linings.
Americus
noun, a city in SW central Georgia.
renounce
noun, Cards. an act or instance of renouncing.
romantic
noun, a romantic person.
sea-room
noun, unobstructed space at sea in which a vessel can be easily maneuvered or navigated.
cicerone
noun, a person who conducts sightseers; guide.
carouses
noun, carousal.
rainouts
noun, a contest, performance, or the like, that has been rained out.
Casement
noun, a window sash opening on hinges that are generally attached to the upright side of its frame.
semisoft
adjective, having a somewhat soft consistency or quality.
saunters
noun, a leisurely walk or ramble; stroll.
cassinos
noun, casino (def 3).
remotion
noun, the act of removing; removal.
assesses
verb (used with object), to estimate officially the value of (property, income, etc.) as a basis for taxation.
assessor
noun, a person who makes assessments, especially for purposes of taxation.
remounts
noun, a fresh horse or supply of fresh horses.
amorists
noun, a person who is devoted to love and lovemaking.
cassites
noun, Kassite.
cerumens
noun, earwax.
cetaceum
noun, spermaceti.
reaction
noun, a reverse movement or tendency; an action in a reverse direction or manner.
amniotes
noun, any vertebrate of the group Amniota, comprising the reptiles, birds, and mammals, characterized by having an amnion during the embryonic stage.
casimere
noun, cassimere.
cessions
noun, act of ceding, as by treaty.
sermonic
adjective, of, relating to, or resembling a sermon.
unfasten
verb (used with object), to release from or as from fastenings; detach.
asterism
noun, Astronomy. a group of stars. a constellation.
cincture
noun, a belt or girdle.
Romanist
noun, Disparaging. a member of the Roman Catholic Church.
Cernauti
noun, a city in SW Ukraine, on the Prut River: formerly in Romania.
resinate
noun, Chemistry. any of the salts of the acids found in rosin.
cisterna
noun, cistern (def 2).
unciform
adjective, hook-shaped.
romaines
noun, Also called romaine lettuce, cos, cos lettuce. a variety of lettuce, Lactuca sativa longifolia, having a cylindrical head of long, relatively loose leaves.
cistrons
noun, a segment of DNA that encodes for the formation of a specific polypeptide chain; a structural gene.
carmines
noun, a crimson or purplish-red color.
scienter
noun, a mental state in which one has knowledge that one’s action, statement, etc., is wrong, deceptive, or illegal: often used as a standard of guilt:
citreous
adjective, lemon-yellow; greenish-yellow.
scenario
noun, an outline of the plot of a dramatic work, giving particulars as to the scenes, characters, situations, etc.
scissors
noun, (used with a singular or plural verb) a cutting instrument for paper, cloth, etc., consisting of two blades, each having a ring-shaped handle, that are so pivoted together that their sharp edges work one against the other (often used with pair of).
scissure
noun, a longitudinal cleft or opening.
racemous
adjective, racemose.
seamount
noun, a submarine mountain rising several hundred fathoms above the floor of the sea but having its summit well below the surface of the water.
citruses
noun, any small tree or spiny shrub of the genus Citrus, of the rue family, including the lemon, lime, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, citron, kumquat, and shaddock, widely cultivated for fruit or grown as an ornamental.
racemose
adjective, Botany. having the form of a raceme. arranged in racemes.
resinous
adjective, full of or containing resin.
uncinate
adjective, hooked; bent at the end like a hook.
scarious
adjective, thin, dry, and membranous, as certain bracts; chaffy.
carotins
noun, carotene.
sestinas
noun, a poem of six six-line stanzas and a three-line envoy, originally without rhyme, in which each stanza repeats the end words of the lines of the first stanza, but in different order, the envoy using the six words again, three in the middle of the lines and three at the end.
cineaste
noun, any person, especially a director or producer, associated professionally with filmmaking.
raiments
noun, clothing; apparel; attire.
carotene
noun, any of three yellow or orange fat-soluble pigments having the formula C 40 H 56 , found in many plants, especially carrots, and transformed to vitamin A in the liver; provitamin A.
sauterne
noun, a semisweet white wine of California, commonly sold as a jug wine.
Romanies
noun, Gypsy (def 2).
urinates
verb (used without object), to pass or discharge urine.
raftsmen
noun, a person who manages or is employed on a raft.
sautoirs
noun, a ribbon, chain, scarf, or the like, tied around the neck in such a manner that the ends cross over each other.
carneous
adjective, fleshlike; flesh-colored.
circuses
noun, a large public entertainment, typically presented in one or more very large tents or in an outdoor or indoor arena, featuring exhibitions of pageantry, feats of skill and daring, performing animals, etc., interspersed throughout with the slapstick antics of clowns. Compare big top.
trisomes
noun, a trisomic individual.
auctions
noun, Also called public sale. a publicly held sale at which property or goods are sold to the highest bidder.
scansion
noun, the metrical analysis of verse. The usual marks for scansion are ˘ for a short or unaccented syllable, ¯ or · for a long or accented syllable, ^ for a rest, | for a foot division, and ‖ for a caesura or pause.
scanties
noun, scanties, very brief underpants, especially for women.
romances
noun, a novel, movie, or genre of popular fiction in which characters fall in love or begin a romantic relationship (often used attributively):
seamster
noun, a person whose occupation is sewing; tailor.
ancestor
noun, a person from whom one is descended; forebear; progenitor.
ancients
noun, a person who lived in ancient times.
actinons
noun, a chemically inert, gaseous, short-lived isotope of radon that is a member of the actinium series. Symbol: An; atomic number: 86; atomic weight: 219.
Antonius
noun, Marcus, Antony, Mark.
anuresis
noun, retention of urine in the bladder.
arsenics
arsenite
noun, a salt or ester of arsenous acid.
reinsmen
noun, a person who rides or drives horses, especially a skillful one, as a jockey or harness driver.
centesis
noun, a puncture or perforation.
secretin
noun, a polypeptide hormone, produced in the small intestine, that activates the pancreas to secrete pancreatic juice.
centiare
noun, a square meter. Abbreviation: ca.
centaurs
noun, Classical Mythology. one of a race of monsters having the head, trunk, and arms of a man, and the body and legs of a horse.
tumefies
verb (used with or without object), to make or become swollen or tumid.
arsenous
adjective, containing arsenic in the trivalent state, as arsenous chloride, AsCl 3 .
centimes
noun, a monetary unit of various nations and territories, as Lichtenstein, Martinique, Senegal, Switzerland, and Tahiti, the 100th part of a franc.
centimos
noun, the 100th part of the monetary units of various countries, as Costa Rica, Equatorial Guinea, Paraguay, and Venezuela.
routines
noun, a customary or regular course of procedure.
centners
noun, (in several European countries) a unit of weight of 50 kilograms, equivalent to 110.2 pounds avoirdupois.
reissues
noun, something that is issued again, as a book or a motion picture.
reinsman
noun, a person who rides or drives horses, especially a skillful one, as a jockey or harness driver.
sericate
adjective, sericeous; silky.
recusant
noun, a person who is recusant.
arenites
noun, psammite.
ruminate
verb (used with object), to chew again or over and over.
ruminant
noun, any even-toed, hoofed mammal of the suborder Ruminantia, being comprised of cloven-hoofed, cud-chewing quadrupeds, and including, besides domestic cattle, bison, buffalo, deer, antelopes, giraffes, camels, and chevrotains.
sections
noun, a part that is cut off or separated.
unmiters
verb (used with object), to deprive of a miter; depose from the rank of a bishop.
ceinture
noun, cincture (defs 1, 2).
ruinates
adjective, ruined.
censures
noun, strong or vehement expression of disapproval:
ructions
noun, a disturbance, quarrel, or row.
unreason
noun, inability or unwillingness to think or act rationally, reasonably, or sensibly; irrationality.
unmitres
verb (used with object), unmiter.
censuses
noun, an official enumeration of the population, with details as to age, sex, occupation, etc.
seicento
noun, the 17th century, with reference to the Italian art or literature of that period.
Arcesius
noun, a son of Zeus and Euryodia, father of Laertes, and grandfather of Odysseus.
centares
noun, centiare.
anestrus
noun, (of a female mammal) the interval of sexual inactivity between two periods of heat or rut.
seriemas
noun, either of two birds of the family Cariamidae, Cariama cristata, of southern Brazil, or Chunga burmeisteri, of Argentina, having long legs, an erectile crest, a short, broad bill, and limited ability to fly.
Antinous
noun, the chief suitor of Penelope, killed by Odysseus upon his return from Troy.
antinome
noun, something that is contradictory or opposite to another; a logical contradiction.
Castries
noun, a port in and the capital of the state of St. Lucia, on the NW coast.
Asnieres
noun, a city in N central France, near Paris.
sameness
noun, the state or quality of being the same; identity; uniformity.
samisens
noun, a guitarlike Japanese musical instrument having an extremely long neck and three strings, played with a plectrum.
unifaces
noun, a coin or medal having a blank reverse.
animuses
noun, strong dislike or enmity; hostile attitude; animosity.
Anicetus
noun, Saint, pope a.d. 155?–166?.
aneurins
noun, thiamine.
sanction
noun, authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
semantic
adjective, of, relating to, or arising from the different meanings of words or other symbols:
casuists
noun, an oversubtle or disingenuous reasoner, especially in questions of morality.
anemosis
noun, wind shake (def 1).
tsarisms
noun, czarism.
anemones
noun, any of various plants belonging to the genus Anemone, of the buttercup family, having petallike sepals and including several wild species with white flowers as well as others cultivated for their showy flowers in a variety of colors.
Rosemont
noun, a town in central California, near Sacramento.
cerimans
noun, a climbing, tropical American plant, Monstera deliciosa, of the arum family, characterized by cordlike, aerial roots and large, perforated leaves.
sanctums
noun, a sacred or holy place.
cerastes
noun, any of several small vipers of the genus Cerastes, including the horned viper, that have a sideways looping motion like that of a sidewinder and inhabit deserts of northern Africa and southwestern Asia.
re-count
noun, a second or additional count, as of votes in an election.
antimere
noun, a segment or division of the body having a corresponding segment or division that is opposite to it relative to the longitudinal axis of the body.
Ansermet
noun, Ernest [er-nest] /ɛrˈnɛst/ (Show IPA), 1883–1969, Swiss symphony orchestra conductor.
cautions
noun, alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness:
routemen
noun, a person who works in a specified area or covers a specific route, as a mail carrier or truckdriver.
routeman
noun, a person who works in a specified area or covers a specific route, as a mail carrier or truckdriver.
arsonist
noun, a person who commits arson.
caustics
noun, a caustic substance.
anteroom
noun, a room that admits to a larger room.
centrums
noun, a center.
anserine
adjective, of or relating to the subfamily Anserinae, of the family Anatidae, comprising the true geese.
ceramist
noun, a person who makes ceramics.
safeties
noun, the state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or risk of injury, danger, or loss.
causerie
noun, an informal talk or chat.
tsunamis
noun, an unusually large sea wave produced by a seaquake or undersea volcanic eruption.
remanent
adjective, remaining; left behind.
uniforms
noun, an identifying outfit or style of dress worn by the members of a given profession, organization, or rank.
ceramics
noun, (used with a singular verb) the art or technology of making objects of clay and similar materials treated by firing.
rotenone
noun, a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, poisonous heterocyclic compound, C 23 H 22 O 6 , obtained from derris root: used chiefly as the active ingredient of certain insecticides and in medicine in the treatment of chiggers and scabies.
caresses
noun, an act or gesture expressing affection, as an embrace or kiss, especially a light stroking or touching.
Romanite
noun, a fossil resin similar to amber, used for jewelry.
semitone
noun, a pitch interval halfway between two whole tones.
ostracon
noun, (in ancient Greece) a potsherd, especially one used as a ballot on which the name of a person voted to be ostracized was inscribed.
coituses
noun, sexual intercourse, especially between a man and a woman.
outfaces
verb (used with object), to cause to submit by or as if by staring down; face or stare down.
Scotsmen
noun, a person, especially a man, who is a native or inhabitant of Scotland; Scot.
coatroom
noun, cloakroom (def 1).
Comaneci
noun, Nadia [nah-dee-uh,, nahd-yuh] /ˈnɑ di ə,, ˈnɑd yə/ (Show IPA), born 1961, Romanian gymnast.
senorita
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to miss, used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a girl or unmarried woman. Abbreviation: Srta.
reunites
verb (used with or without object), to unite again, as after separation.
Scotsman
noun, a person, especially a man, who is a native or inhabitant of Scotland; Scot.
scotomas
noun, loss of vision in a part of the visual field; blind spot.
rimstone
noun, a calcareous deposit forming a dam at the edge or outlet of an overflowing pool of water, as in a cavern.
comatose
adjective, affected with or characterized by coma.
accesses
noun, the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance:
cocinero
noun, a cook, especially one working on a ranch or a trail drive.
Comenius
noun, John Amos (Jan Amos Komenský) 1592–1670, Moravian educational reformer and bishop.
sentries
noun, a soldier stationed at a place to stand guard and prevent the passage of unauthorized persons, watch for fires, etc., especially a sentinel stationed at a pass, gate, opening in a defense work, or the like.
cancrine
adjective, reading the same backwards as forwards:
ostomies
noun, any of various surgical procedures, as a colostomy, in which an artificial opening is made so as to permit the drainage of waste products either into an appropriate organ or to the outside of the body.
outrance
noun, the utmost extremity.
coasters
noun, a person or thing that coasts.
canteens
noun, a small container used especially by soldiers and hikers for carrying water or other liquids.
caissons
noun, a structure used in underwater work, consisting of an airtight chamber, open at the bottom and containing air under sufficient pressure to exclude the water.
coarsens
verb (used with or without object), to make or become coarse.
aconites
noun, any plant belonging to the genus Aconitum, of the buttercup family, having irregular flowers usually in loose clusters, including species with poisonous and medicinal properties.
acoustic
noun, Obsolete. a remedy for deafness or imperfect hearing.
accentor
noun, any oscine bird of the family Prunellidae, of Europe and Asia, resembling sparrows but having more finely pointed bills, as the hedge sparrow.
cocaines
noun, a bitter, crystalline alkaloid, C 17 H 21 NO 4 , obtained from coca leaves, used as a local anesthetic and also widely used as an illicit drug for its stimulant and euphorigenic properties.
outcross
noun, a hybrid animal or plant so produced.
osteosis
noun, the formation of bony tissue, usually infiltrating connective tissue.
caesiums
noun, cesium.
acentric
adjective, not centered; having no center.
scouters
noun, a person who scouts.
coercion
noun, the act of coercing; use of force or intimidation to obtain compliance.
accustom
verb (used with object), to familiarize by custom or use; habituate:
canonist
noun, a person who is a specialist in canon law.
accusers
noun, a person who accuses, especially in a court of law:
coesites
noun, a rare form of silicon dioxide, a denser polymorph of quartz, originally synthesized from quartz at high temperatures and pressures: later discovered in nature.
cofactor
noun, Biochemistry. any of various organic or inorganic substances necessary to the function of an enzyme.
Ouessant
noun, French name of Ushant.
acescent
adjective, turning sour; slightly sour; acidulous.
cactuses
noun, any of numerous succulent plants of the family Cactaceae, of warm, arid regions of the New World, having fleshy, leafless, usually spiny stems, and typically having solitary, showy flowers.
Scranton
noun, William Warren, 1917–2011, U.S. politician.
canorous
adjective, melodious; musical.
cocoanut
noun, coconut.
retinues
noun, a body of retainers in attendance upon an important personage; suite.
retsinas
noun, a strong, resinated white or red wine of Greece and Cyprus.
accretes
adjective, Botany. grown together.
canotier
noun, a fabric constructed in a twill weave, used in the manufacture of yachting clothes.
cocomats
noun, matting made of the fiber from the outer husk of the coconut.
coinsure
verb (used with or without object), to insure jointly with another or others.
accoutre
verb (used with object), accouter.
canister
noun, a small box or jar, often one of a kitchen set, for holding tea, coffee, flour, and sugar.
accouter
verb (used with object), to equip or outfit, especially with military clothes, equipment, etc.
accounts
noun, an oral or written description of particular events or situations; narrative:
outcries
noun, a strong and usually public expression of protest, indignation, or the like.
acetones
noun, a colorless, volatile, water-soluble, flammable liquid, C 3 H 6 O, usually derived by oxidation of isopropyl alcohol or by bacterial fermentation of carbohydrates: used chiefly in paints and varnishes, as a general solvent, and in organic synthesis.
comforts
noun, relief in affliction; consolation; solace:
outraces
verb (used with object), to race or run faster than:
canoness
noun, a member of a Christian community of women living under a rule but not under a vow.
senarius
noun, a Latin verse of six feet, especially an iambic trimeter.
Cameroun
noun, Cameroon (def 1).
autecism
noun, autoecism.
cantoris
adjective, of or relating to the gospel or liturgical north side of a church (opposed to decani).
ossiform
conation
noun, the part of mental life having to do with striving, including desire and volition.
acrosome
noun, an organelle covering the head of animal sperm and containing enzymes that digest the egg cell coating, thus permitting the sperm to enter the egg.
conceits
noun, an excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability, importance, wit, etc.
scunners
noun, an irrational dislike; loathing:
concents
noun, concord of sound, voices, etc.; harmony.
Comtesse
noun, countess.
rictuses
noun, the gape of the mouth of a bird.
concerns
noun, something that relates or pertains to a person; business; affair:
setiform
adjective, bristle-shaped; setaceous.
resonate
verb (used with object), to cause to resound.
acrostic
noun, a series of lines or verses in which the first, last, or other particular letters when taken in order spell out a word, phrase, etc.
resonant
noun, Phonetics. a vowel or a voiced consonant or semivowel that is neither a stop nor an affricate, as, in English, (m, ng, n, l, r, y, w).
acrotism
noun, absence or weakness of the pulse.
scooters
noun, a child's vehicle that typically has two wheels with a low footboard between them, is steered by a handlebar, and is propelled by pushing one foot against the ground while resting the other on the footboard.
sensoria
noun, a part of the brain or the brain itself regarded as the seat of sensation.
Turcoman
noun, Turkoman.
osteomas
noun, a benign tumor composed of osseous tissue.
coaction
noun, force or compulsion, either in restraining or in impelling.
outsoars
verb (used with object), to soar beyond.
acromion
noun, the outward end of the spine of the scapula or shoulder blade.
Comnenus
noun, a dynasty of Byzantine emperors that ruled at Constantinople, 1057?–1185, and at Trebizond in Asia Minor, 1204–1461?.
autosome
noun, any chromosome other than a sex chromosome.
Cameroon
noun, Also, Cameroun. Official name United Republic of Cameroon. an independent republic in W Africa: formed 1960 by the French trusteeship of Cameroun; Southern Cameroons incorporated as a self-governing province 1961. 183,350 sq. mi. (474,877 sq. km). Capital: Yaoundé.
scrotums
noun, the pouch of skin that contains the testes.
montero
noun, a Spanish hunter's cap, round in shape and having an earflap.
sematic
adjective, serving as a sign or warning of danger, as the conspicuous colors or markings of certain poisonous animals.
nascent
adjective, beginning to exist or develop:
stearin
noun, Chemistry. any of the three glyceryl esters of stearic acid, especially C 3 H 5 (C 18 H 35 O 2) 3 , a soft, white, odorless solid found in many natural fats.
Finance
noun, the management of revenues; the conduct or transaction of money matters generally, especially those affecting the public, as in the fields of banking and investment.
unicorn
noun, a mythical creature resembling a horse, with a single horn in the center of its forehead: often symbolic of chastity or purity.
arseno-
etesian
adjective, (of certain Mediterranean winds) occurring annually.
uniface
noun, a coin or medal having a blank reverse.
Estonia
noun, a republic in N Europe, on the Baltic, S of the Gulf of Finland: an independent republic 1918–40; annexed by the Soviet Union 1940; regained independence 1991. 17,413 sq. mi. (45,100 sq. km). Capital: Tallinn.
tureens
noun, a large, deep, covered dish for serving soup, stew, or other foods.
finesse
noun, extreme delicacy or subtlety in action, performance, skill, discrimination, taste, etc.
tessera
noun, one of the small pieces used in mosaic work.
sonnies
noun, little son (often used as a familiar term of address to a boy).
fitness
noun, health.
uniform
noun, an identifying outfit or style of dress worn by the members of a given profession, organization, or rank.
foments
verb (used with object), to instigate or foster (discord, rebellion, etc.); promote the growth or development of:
caisson
noun, a structure used in underwater work, consisting of an airtight chamber, open at the bottom and containing air under sufficient pressure to exclude the water.
Cameron
noun, Julia Margaret, 1815–79, English photographer, born in India.
fiestas
noun, any festival or festive celebration.
moonset
noun, the setting of the moon below the horizon.
aristos
noun, aristocrat.
asserts
Idioms, assert oneself, to insist on one's rights, declare one's views forcefully, etc.:
fiascos
noun, a complete and ignominious failure.
roseate
adjective, tinged with rose; rosy:
teasers
noun, a person or thing that teases.
Fontina
noun, a type of Italian cheese, semisoft to firm, made of cow's or sheep's milk.
secures
adjective, free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
Fonseca
noun, Gulf of, a bay of the Pacific Ocean in W Central America, bordered by El Salvador on the W, Honduras on the NE, and Nicaragua on the S. About 700 sq. mi. (1800 sq. km).
sensate
adjective, perceiving or perceived through the senses.
foisons
noun, abundance; plenty.
assents
noun, agreement, as to a proposal; concurrence.
Etonian
noun, a person who is or has been a pupil at Eton College.
ficuses
noun, any of numerous chiefly tropical trees, shrubs, and vines belonging to the genus Ficus, of the mulberry family, having milky sap and large, thick or stiff leaves, including the edible fig, the banyan, and many species grown as ornamentals.
monuron
noun, a white crystalline solid, C 9 H 11 ClN 2 O, used as a herbicide, especially for broad-leaved plants.
caesium
noun, cesium.
Essonne
noun, a department in N France. 699 sq. mi. (1810 sq. km). Capital: Évry.
nancies
noun, a city in and the capital of Meurthe-et-Moselle, in NE France: battles 1477, 1914, 1944.
stearo-
Riemann
noun, Georg Friedrich Bernhard [gey-awrk free-drikh bern-hahrt] /geɪˈɔrk ˈfri drɪx ˈbɛrn hɑrt/ (Show IPA), 1826–66, German mathematician.
nanisms
noun, the condition of being unusually or abnormally small in size or stature; dwarfism.
ruinate
adjective, ruined.
ARTEMIS
noun, Also called Cynthia. an ancient Greek goddess, the daughter of Leto and the sister of Apollo, characterized as a virgin huntress and associated with the moon. Compare Diana.
monesia
noun, a preparation extracted from the bark of a South American tree, Pradosia lactescens, and used chiefly as an astringent and as an expectorant.
arouses
verb (used with object), to stir to action or strong response; excite:
monsoon
noun, the seasonal wind of the Indian Ocean and southern Asia, blowing from the southwest in summer and from the northeast in winter.
monitor
noun, (especially formerly) a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order.
firmans
noun, an edict or administrative order issued by or in the name of a Middle Eastern sovereign (formerly by an Ottoman Turkish sultan).
essoins
noun, (in England) an excuse for nonappearance in a court of law at the prescribed time.
Cairene
noun, a native or resident of Cairo, Egypt.
stearic
adjective, of or relating to suet or fat.
routine
noun, a customary or regular course of procedure.
rinceau
noun, an ornamental foliate or floral motif.
taurine
noun, a neutral crystalline substance, C 2 H 7 NO 3 S, obtained from bile.
estrous
adjective, pertaining to or involving the estrus.
focuses
noun, a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity:
fiances
noun, a man engaged to be married. Synonyms: future groom, future husband, future spouse, betrothed.
estrone
noun, Biochemistry. an estrogenic hormone, C 18 H 22 O 2 , produced by the ovarian follicles and found during pregnancy in urine and placental tissue.
seiners
noun, a person who fishes with a seine.
fissure
noun, a narrow opening produced by cleavage or separation of parts.
narcose
adjective, characterized by stupor; stuporous.
estrins
noun, estrone.
foetors
noun, fetor.
seismo-
camions
noun, a strongly built cart or wagon for transporting heavy loads; dray.
ascesis
noun, askesis.
arsines
noun, Also called arseniuretted hydrogen. a colorless, flammable, slightly water-soluble gas, AsH 3 , having a fetid, garliclike odor, used in chemical warfare.
Riesman
noun, David, 1909–2002, U.S. sociologist.
tearoom
noun, a room or shop where tea and other refreshments are served to customers.
turfman
noun, a person who is extremely devoted to horse racing.
semaise
noun, cymaise.
Moncton
noun, a city in SE New Brunswick, in E Canada.
ascites
noun, accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity; dropsy of the peritoneum.
montane
noun, the lower vegetation belt on mountains.
ascetic
noun, a person who dedicates his or her life to a pursuit of contemplative ideals and practices extreme self-denial or self-mortification for religious reasons.
monocot
noun, a monocotyledon.
moneran
noun, any organism of the kingdom Monera.
ascents
noun, an act of ascending; upward movement; a rising movement:
monster
noun, a legendary animal combining features of animal and human form or having the forms of various animals in combination, as a centaur, griffin, or sphinx.
fireman
noun, a person employed to extinguish or prevent fires; firefighter.
ruction
noun, a disturbance, quarrel, or row.
firemen
noun, a person employed to extinguish or prevent fires; firefighter.
unisons
noun, coincidence in pitch of two or more musical tones, voices, etc.
tierces
noun, an old measure of capacity equivalent to one third of a pipe, or 42 wine gallons.
etamine
noun, a lightweight cotton or worsted fabric constructed in plain weave and loosely woven.
Turenne
noun, Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne de [ahn-ree duh la toor doh-vern-yuh duh] /ɑ̃ˈri də la ˈtur doʊˈvɛrn yə də/ (Show IPA), 1611–75, French general and marshal.
estamin
noun, a worsted fabric constructed in twill weave with a rough surface.
morions
noun, an open helmet of the 16th and early 17th centuries, worn by common soldiers and usually having a flat or turned-down brim and a crest from front to back.
fiancee
noun, a woman engaged to be married.
sorosis
noun, a fleshy multiple fruit composed of many flowers, seed vessels, and receptacles consolidated, as in the pineapple and mulberry.
Farnese
noun, Alessandro [ah-les-sahn-draw] /ˌɑ lɛsˈsɑn drɔ/ (Show IPA), Duke of Parma, 1545–92, Italian general, statesman, and diplomat.
Faroese
noun, Faeroese.
far-out
adjective, unconventional; offbeat; avant-garde.
soutane
noun, a cassock.
souters
noun, a person who makes or repairs shoes; cobbler; shoemaker.
fascine
noun, a long bundle of sticks bound together, used in building earthworks and batteries and in strengthening ramparts.
facient
auction
noun, Also called public sale. a publicly held sale at which property or goods are sold to the highest bidder.
concert
noun, a public musical performance in which a number of singers or instrumentalists, or both, participate.
Fascism
noun, (sometimes initial capital letter) a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism.
atriums
noun, Architecture. Also called cavaedium. the main or central room of an ancient Roman house, open to the sky at the center and usually having a pool for the collection of rain water. a courtyard, flanked or surrounded by porticoes, in front of an early or medieval Christian church. a skylit central court in a contemporary building or house.
Fascist
noun, a person who believes in or sympathizes with fascism.
Romanic
noun, romance1 (def 9).
Soutine
noun, Chaim [khahy-im,, khahy-im] /xaɪˈɪm,, ˈxaɪ ɪm/ (Show IPA), 1894–1943, Lithuanian painter in France.
atonies
noun, Pathology. lack of tone or energy; muscular weakness, especially in a contractile organ.
tension
noun, the act of stretching or straining.
mustees
noun, the offspring of a white person and a quadroon; octoroon.
musters
noun, an assembling of troops or persons for formal inspection or other purposes.
atonics
noun, Grammar. an unaccented word, syllable, or sound.
fastens
verb (used with object), to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
musties
noun, (formerly) a kind of snuff having a musty flavor.
senator
noun, a member of a senate.
moisten
verb (used with or without object), to make or become moist.
sorites
noun, a form of argument having several premises and one conclusion, capable of being resolved into a chain of syllogisms, the conclusion of each of which is a premise of the next.
tenrecs
noun, any of several insectivorous mammals of the family Tenrecidae, of Madagascar, having a long, pointed snout, certain species of which are spiny and tailless.
Staines
noun, a town in Surrey, SE England, on the Thames River near Heathrow airport.
senecas
noun, a member of the largest tribe of the Iroquois Confederacy of North American Indians, formerly inhabiting western New York and being conspicuous in the wars south and west of Lake Erie.
fatness
noun, the state or condition of being fat; obesity; corpulence.
atomies
noun, an atom; mote.
fatsoes
noun, a fat person (used as a term of address).
farmout
noun, an act or instance of farming out or leasing, as land for oil exploration.
autisms
noun, Psychiatry. a pervasive developmental disorder of children, characterized by impaired communication, excessive rigidity, and emotional detachment: now considered one of the autism spectrum disorders.
stamnos
noun, a storage jar having an oval body tapering at the base and two horizontal handles set on the shoulder.
Munster
noun, muenster.
faitour
noun, impostor; fake.
murines
noun, a murine rodent.
ausform
verb (used with object), to subject (steel or other metals) to a hardening process that increases its strength and improves its wear properties.
Muscari
austere
adjective, severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding:
tenures
noun, the holding or possessing of anything:
aurists
noun, a physician specializing in the treatment of ear diseases; otologist.
Fameuse
noun, an American variety of red apple that ripens in early winter.
faience
noun, glazed earthenware or pottery, especially a fine variety with highly colored designs.
muriate
noun, (not in scientific use) any chloride, especially potassium chloride, KCl, used as a fertilizer.
muntins
noun, Also called sash bar. a bar for holding the edges of window panes within a sash.
fancier
noun, a person having a liking for or interest in something; enthusiast:
fancies
noun, imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner.
Romaine
noun, Also called romaine lettuce, cos, cos lettuce. a variety of lettuce, Lactuca sativa longifolia, having a cylindrical head of long, relatively loose leaves.
rococos
noun, a style of architecture and decoration, originating in France about 1720, evolved from Baroque types and distinguished by its elegant refinement in using different materials for a delicate overall effect and by its ornament of shellwork, foliage, etc.
faconne
noun, a fabric having a faconne pattern or motif.
fanions
noun, a small flag, originally carried by military brigades, used by soldiers and surveyors as a positional marker.
facture
noun, the act, process, or manner of making anything; construction.
tensors
noun, Anatomy. a muscle that stretches or tightens some part of the body.
fantoms
noun, an apparition or specter.
soucars
noun, a Hindu banker.
Austro-
Romains
noun, Jules [zhyl] /ʒül/ (Show IPA), (Louis Farigoule) 1885–1972, French novelist, poet, and dramatist.
factors
noun, one of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation:
uncases
verb (used with object), to remove from a case; remove the case from.
farcies
noun, a form of glanders chiefly affecting the skin and superficial lymphatic vessels of horses and mules.
muscats
noun, a variety of grape having a pronounced sweet aroma and flavor, used for making wine and raisins.
Romance
noun, a novel, movie, or genre of popular fiction in which characters fall in love or begin a romantic relationship (often used attributively):
faction
noun, a group or clique within a larger group, party, government, organization, or the like:
muscone
noun, an oily, very slightly water-soluble, large cyclic ketone containing a 15-membered ring, C 16 H 30 O, obtained from musk: used in the perfume industry.
stamin-
faucets
noun, any device for controlling the flow of liquid from a pipe or the like by opening or closing an orifice; tap; cock.
steamer
noun, something propelled or operated by steam, as a steamship.
Morisco
noun, a Moor, especially one of the Moors of Spain.
mortise
noun, a notch, hole, groove, or slot made in a piece of wood or the like to receive a tenon of the same dimensions.
assumes
verb (used with object), to take for granted or without proof: Synonyms: suppose, presuppose; postulate, posit.
mortice
noun, a notch, hole, groove, or slot made in a piece of wood or the like to receive a tenon of the same dimensions.
ferment
noun, Also called organized ferment. any of a group of living organisms, as yeasts, molds, and certain bacteria, that cause fermentation.
Morocco
noun, French Maroc. Spanish Marruecos. a kingdom in NW Africa: formed from a sultanate that was divided into two protectorates (French Morocco and Spanish Morocco) and an international zone. 172,104 sq. mi. (445,749 sq. km). Capital: Rabat. Compare Tangier Zone.
sennits
noun, a flat, braided cordage, formed by plaiting strands of rope yarn or other fiber, used as small stuff aboard ships.
fermion
noun, any particle that obeys the exclusion principle and Fermi-Dirac statistics; fermions have spins that are half an odd integer: 1/2, 3/2, 5/2, ….
assorts
verb (used with object), to distribute, place, or arrange according to kind or class; classify; sort.
Temenus
noun, a son of Aristomachus who was allotted the city of Argos for his participation in the Heraclidae invasion of Peloponnesus.
riotous
adjective, (of an act) characterized by or of the nature of rioting or a disturbance of the peace.
Morison
noun, Samuel Eliot, 1887–1976, U.S. historian.
strumas
noun, a river in S Europe, flowing SE through SW Bulgaria and NE Greece into the Aegean. 225 miles (362 km) long.
fescues
noun, Also called fescue grass. any grass of the genus Festuca, some species of which are cultivated for pasture or lawns.
Rosanne
noun, a female given name.
semites
noun, a member of any of various ancient and modern peoples originating in southwestern Asia, including the Akkadians, Canaanites, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Arabs.
eucaine
noun, a white, crystalline solid, C 15 H 21 NO 2 , formerly a local anesthetic, used in veterinary medicine as a substitute for cocaine.
moreens
noun, a heavy fabric of wool, or wool and cotton, with a ribbed face and a moiré finish, used for curtains, petticoats, etc.
senoras
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to Mrs., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a married or older woman. Abbreviation: Sra.
festers
noun, an ulcer; a rankling sore.
festoon
noun, a string or chain of flowers, foliage, ribbon, etc., suspended in a curve between two points.
assists
noun, Sports. Baseball. a play that helps to put out a batter or base runner. Basketball, Ice Hockey. a play that helps a teammate in gaining a goal. the official credit scored for such plays.
festuca
noun, any grass of the genus Festuca, chiefly characterized by tufted blades and spikelets, comprising the fescues.
Roscian
adjective, of, relating to, or involving acting.
morceau
noun, piece; morsel.
Roscius
noun, Quintus [kwin-tuh s] /ˈkwɪn təs/ (Show IPA), c126–c62 b.c, Roman actor.
moraine
noun, a ridge, mound, or irregular mass of unstratified glacial drift, chiefly boulders, gravel, sand, and clay.
ternion
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
fetuses
noun, (used chiefly of viviparous mammals) the young of an animal in the womb or egg, especially in the later stages of development when the body structures are in the recognizable form of its kind, in humans after the end of the second month of gestation.
Stassen
noun, Harold Edward, 1907–2001, U.S. politician and university president.
fiacres
noun, a small horse-drawn carriage.
assures
verb (used with object), to declare earnestly to; inform or tell positively; state with confidence to:
fenuron
noun, a white crystalline compound, C 9 H 12 N 2 O, used as an herbicide.
stances
noun, the position or bearing of the body while standing:
sooners
noun, a person who settles on government land before it is legally opened to settlers in order to gain the choice of location.
moutons
noun, sheepskin that has been processed to resemble another fur, especially seal or beaver.
atomics
noun, the branch of physics that deals with atoms, especially atomic energy.
eutocia
noun, normal childbirth.
romanos
tenners
noun, a 10-dollar bill.
mousers
noun, an animal that catches mice:
Teniers
noun, David [dey-vid;; Flemish dah-vit;; French dah-veed] /ˈdeɪ vɪd;; Flemish ˈdɑ vɪt;; French dɑˈvid/ (Show IPA), ("the Elder") 1582–1649, Flemish painter and engraver.
feature
noun, a prominent or conspicuous part or characteristic:
uncross
verb (used with object), to change from a crossed position, as the legs.
Mountie
noun, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
unction
noun, an act of anointing, especially as a medical treatment or religious rite.
mounter
noun, a person or thing that mounts.
Eustace
noun, a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “steadfast.”.
Romanus
noun, died a.d. 897, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 897.
romaunt
noun, a romantic tale or poem; romance.
turfmen
noun, a person who is extremely devoted to horse racing.
Euratom
noun, an organization formed in 1957, comprising France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, and West Germany, for coordinated action in developing and marketing their nuclear resources.
Eunomia
noun, one of the Horae: the personification of order.
sennets
noun, any of several small barracudas, as Sphyraena borealis (northern sennet) ranging along the eastern coast of North and Central America.
stannic
adjective, of or containing tin, especially in the tetravalent state.
tenaces
noun, a sequence of two high cards of the same suit that lack an intervening card to be in consecutive order, as the ace and queen.
motoric
adjective, motor (def 11).
eucrite
noun, a basic gabbro consisting mainly of bytownite and augite.
motions
noun, the action or process of moving or of changing place or position; movement.
ronions
noun, ronyon.
stannum
noun, tin.
fencers
noun, a person who practices the art of fencing with a sword, foil, etc.
seminar
noun, a small group of students, as in a university, engaged in advanced study and original research under a member of the faculty and meeting regularly to exchange information and hold discussions.
fennecs
noun, a small, pale yellowish-brown fox, Fennecus zerda, of northern Africa, having large, pointed ears.
fenster
noun, an erosional break in an overthrust rock sheet, exposing the rocks that underlie the sheet.
aristo-
anstoss
noun, (in the philosophy of Fichte) any of the six successive steps by which the absolute ego attains self-knowledge.
footers
noun, British Informal. Rugby (def 3). soccer.
instars
noun, an insect in any one of its periods of postembryonic growth between molts.
intense
adjective, existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree:
intens.
sunroof
noun, a section of an automobile roof that can be slid or lifted open.
insures
verb (used with object), to guarantee against loss or harm.
scissor
noun, scissors.
acumens
noun, keen insight; shrewdness:
science
noun, a branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged and showing the operation of general laws:
sconces
noun, a bracket for candles or other lights, placed on a wall, mirror, picture frame, etc.
insofar
adverb, to such an extent (usually followed by as):
usances
noun, Commerce. a length of time, exclusive of days of grace and varying in different places, allowed by custom or usage for the payment of foreign bills of exchange.
insnare
verb (used with object), ensnare.
Meissen
noun, a city in E central Germany, on the Elbe River: famous for fine porcelain.
Meitner
noun, Lise [lee-zuh] /ˈli zə/ (Show IPA), 1878–1968, Austrian nuclear physicist.
inserts
noun, something inserted or to be inserted.
aeneous
adjective, bronze-colored:
actress
noun, a woman who acts in stage plays, motion pictures, television broadcasts, etc., especially professionally.
interne
noun, verb (used without object), intern2 .
menaces
noun, something that threatens to cause evil, harm, injury, etc.; a threat:
strains
noun, any force or pressure tending to alter shape, cause a fracture, etc.
Maurist
noun, a member of the Benedictine “Congregation of St. Maur,” founded in France in 1618, distinguished for its scholarship and literary works: suppressed during the French Revolution.
Maurois
noun, André [ahn-drey] /ɑ̃ˈdreɪ/ (Show IPA), (Émile Salomon Wilhelm Herzog) 1885–1967, French biographer and novelist.
ionones
noun, a light-yellow to colorless, slightly water-soluble liquid that is either one or a mixture of two unsaturated ketones having the formula C 13 H 20 O, used chiefly in perfumery.
ionomer
noun, any of a class of plastics that because of its ionic bonding action is capable of conducting electric current.
Ionesco
noun, Eugène [French œ-zhen;; English yoo-jeen,, yoo-jeen] /French œˈʒɛn;; English yuˈdʒin,, ˈyu dʒin/ (Show IPA), 1912–94, French playwright, born in Romania.
Sunnite
noun, Sunni (def 1).
sunrise
noun, the rise or ascent of the sun above the horizon in the morning.
inturns
noun, an inward turn or curve around an axis or fixed point.
interns
noun, a person who is or has been interned; internee.
introns
noun, a noncoding segment in a length of DNA that interrupts a gene-coding sequence or nontranslated sequence, the corresponding segment being removed from the RNA copy before transcription.
strafes
noun, a strafing attack.
measure
noun, a unit or standard of measurement:
intones
verb (used with object), to utter with a particular tone or voice modulation.
scooter
noun, a child's vehicle that typically has two wheels with a low footboard between them, is steered by a handlebar, and is propelled by pushing one foot against the ground while resting the other on the footboard.
actino-
actinon
noun, a chemically inert, gaseous, short-lived isotope of radon that is a member of the actinium series. Symbol: An; atomic number: 86; atomic weight: 219.
Insecta
noun, the class comprising the insects.
inseams
noun, an inside or inner seam of a garment, especially the seam of a trouser leg that runs from the crotch down to the bottom of the leg.
Maurice
noun, German Moritz. 1521–53, German general: elector of Saxony 1547–53.
incomes
noun, the monetary payment received for goods or services, or from other sources, as rents or investments.
merinos
noun, (often initial capital letter) one of a breed of sheep, raised originally in Spain, valued for their fine wool.
urinate
verb (used without object), to pass or discharge urine.
incrust
verb (used with object), to cover or line with a crust or hard coating.
sauries
noun, a sharp-snouted fish, Scomberesox saurus, inhabiting temperate regions of the Atlantic Ocean.
incross
noun, a mating between organisms that are both homozygous for the same allele.
saunter
noun, a leisurely walk or ramble; stroll.
Saucier
noun, a chef or cook who specializes in making sauces.
saucers
noun, a small, round, shallow dish to hold a cup.
mercies
noun, compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence:
incomer
noun, a person who comes in.
incests
noun, sexual intercourse between closely related persons.
seances
noun, a meeting in which a spiritualist attempts to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
uremias
noun, a condition resulting from the retention in the blood of constituents normally excreted in the urine.
ureases
noun, an enzyme that changes urea into ammonium carbonate, occurring in bacteria, fungi, etc.
incense
noun, an aromatic gum or other substance producing a sweet odor when burned, used in religious ceremonies, to enhance a mood, etc.
incases
verb (used with object), encase.
stoners
noun, Slang. a person who is habitually high on drugs, especially marijuana, or alcohol; a person who is usually stoned.
sunsets
noun, the setting or descent of the sun below the horizon in the evening.
Mencius
noun, c380–289 b.c, Chinese philosopher.
afreets
noun, a powerful evil demon or monster.
sunroom
noun, a room designed to admit a large amount of sunlight; sun parlor or sun porch.
Menorca
noun, Minorca.
stories
noun, a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale.
infract
verb (used with object), to break, violate, or infringe (a law, commitment, etc.).
mention
noun, a direct or incidental reference; a mentioning:
informs
Verb phrases, inform on, to furnish incriminating evidence about (someone) to an authority, prosecuting officer, etc.:
scanner
noun, a person or thing that scans.
infests
verb (used with object), to live in or overrun to an unwanted degree or in a troublesome manner, especially as predatory animals or vermin do:
Mercian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Mercia.
Inferno
noun, hell; the infernal regions.
infects
adjective, Archaic. infected.
Mercast
noun, a broadcasting system used by U.S. agencies to deliver messages to government-operated ships.
infares
noun, a party or reception for a newly married couple.
infarct
noun, a localized area of tissue, as in the heart or kidney, that is dying or dead, having been deprived of its blood supply because of an obstruction by embolism or thrombosis.
sautoir
noun, a ribbon, chain, scarf, or the like, tied around the neck in such a manner that the ends cross over each other.
infante
noun, any son of the king of Spain or of Portugal who is not heir to the throne.
sunfast
adjective, not subject to fading in sunlight, as a dye, fabric, or garment.
Maureen
noun, a female given name, Irish form of Mary.
suntans
noun, a tan military uniform for summer wear.
screeno
noun, (sometimes initial capital letter) (formerly) bingo played in a movie theater.
Marston
noun, John, c1575–1634, English dramatist and satirical poet.
Screens
noun, a movable or fixed device, usually consisting of a covered frame, that provides shelter, serves as a partition, etc.
Martens
noun, any of several slender, chiefly arboreal carnivores of the genus Martes, of northern forests, having a long, glossy coat and bushy tail.
maftirs
noun, the concluding section of the portion of the Torah chanted or read in a Jewish service on the Sabbath and festivals.
Mafioso
noun, a member of a Mafia or of a mafia.
martins
noun, Peter, born 1946, U.S. choreographer and ballet master, born in Denmark.
maestro
noun, an eminent composer, teacher, or conductor of music:
maroons
noun, (often initial capital letter) any of a group of blacks, descended from fugitive slaves of the 17th and 18th centuries, living in the West Indies and Guiana, especially in mountainous areas.
accosts
noun, a greeting.
Martinu
noun, Bohuslav [baw-hoo-slahf] /ˈbɔ hʊˌslɑf/ (Show IPA), 1890–1959, Czech composer.
account
noun, an oral or written description of particular events or situations; narrative:
stunner
noun, a person or thing that stuns.
macrons
noun, a horizontal line used as a diacritic over a vowel to indicate that it has a long sound or other specified pronunciation, as (ā) in fate (fāt).
mascons
noun, a massive concentration of high-density material beneath the surface of the moon.
mascots
noun, an animal, person, or thing adopted by a group as its representative symbol and supposed to bring good luck:
mainour
noun, a stolen article found on the person of or near the thief:
accents
noun, prominence of a syllable in terms of differential loudness, or of pitch, or length, or of a combination of these.
accrete
adjective, Botany. grown together.
uterine
adjective, of or relating to the uterus or womb.
Scutari
noun, Lake, a lake between NW Albania and Montenegro. About 135 sq. mi. (350 sq. km).
mansion
noun, a very large, impressive, or stately residence.
manroot
noun, man-of-the-earth.
Marcion
noun, a.d. c100–c160, Christian Gnostic.
Marconi
noun, Guglielmo [goo-lyel-maw] /guˈlyɛl mɔ/ (Show IPA), Marchese, 1874–1937, Italian electrical engineer and inventor, especially in the field of wireless telegraphy: Nobel Prize in physics 1909.
scunner
noun, an irrational dislike; loathing:
mannose
noun, a hexose, C 6 H 12 O 6 , obtained from the hydrolysis of the ivory nut and yielding mannitol upon reduction.
mannite
noun, mannitol.
stuccos
noun, an exterior finish for masonry or frame walls, usually composed of cement, sand, and hydrated lime mixed with water and laid on wet.
Marcuse
noun, Herbert, 1898–1979, U.S. political and social philosopher, born in Germany.
Manners
noun, a way of doing, being done, or happening; mode of action, occurrence, etc.:
Manitou
noun, (among the Algonquian Indians) a supernatural being that controls nature; a spirit, deity, or object that possesses supernatural power.
maniocs
noun, cassava.
marines
noun, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps.
scrotum
noun, the pouch of skin that contains the testes.
manifer
noun, a gauntlet for protecting the left hand when holding the reins of a horse.
Masonic
adjective, pertaining to or characteristic of Freemasons or Freemasonry.
suasion
noun, the act of advising, urging, or attempting to persuade; persuasion.
Strauss
noun, David Friedrich [dah-veet free-drikh] /ˈdɑ vit ˈfri drɪx/ (Show IPA), 1808–74, German theologian, philosopher, and author.
mastics
noun, Also called mastic tree, lentisk. a small Mediterranean tree, Pistacia lentiscus, of the cashew family, that is the source of an aromatic resin used in making varnish and adhesives.
acinous
adjective, consisting of acini.
isomers
noun, Chemistry. a compound displaying isomerism with one or more other compounds.
Massine
noun, Léonide [ley-aw-need] /leɪ ɔˈnid/ (Show IPA), 1896–1979, U.S. ballet dancer and choreographer, born in Russia.
scotoma
noun, loss of vision in a part of the visual field; blind spot.
suimate
noun, self-mate.
Scotism
noun, the set of doctrines of Duns Scotus.
scotias
noun, a deep concave molding between two fillets, as in the Attic base.
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.
massifs
noun, a compact portion of a mountain range, containing one or more summits.
Ironton
noun, a city in S Ohio, on the Ohio River.
streams
noun, a body of water flowing in a channel or watercourse, as a river, rivulet, or brook. Synonyms: rill, run, streamlet, runnel.
scoters
noun, any of the large diving ducks of the genus Melanitta, inhabiting northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
matinee
noun, an entertainment, especially a dramatic or musical performance, held in the daytime, usually in the afternoon.
Matisse
noun, Henri [ahn-ree] /ɑ̃ˈri/ (Show IPA), 1869–1954, French painter.
matrons
noun, a married woman, especially one who is mature and staid or dignified and has an established social position.
matures
adjective, complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms:
aciform
adjective, needle-shaped; acicular.
isotone
noun, one of two or more atoms having an equal number of neutrons but different atomic numbers.
screams
noun, a loud, sharp, piercing cry:
acerose
adjective, needle-shaped, as the leaves of the pine.
accrues
verb (used without object), to happen or result as a natural growth, addition, etc.
success
noun, the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
accuser
noun, a person who accuses, especially in a court of law:
succors
noun, help; relief; aid; assistance.
sucrase
noun, invertase.
sucrose
noun, a crystalline disaccharide, C 12 H 22 O 11 , the sugar obtained from the sugarcane, the sugar beet, and sorghum, and forming the greater part of maple sugar; sugar.
suction
noun, the act, process, or condition of sucking.
acerous
adjective, acerose1 .
acetous
adjective, containing or producing acetic acid.
scouter
noun, a person who scouts.
masseur
noun, a man who provides massage as a profession or occupation.
scouses
noun, a baked dish or stew made usually with meat and hardtack.
acetins
noun, a colorless, thick, hygroscopic liquid, C 5 H 10 O 4 : used chiefly in the manufacture of explosives.
issuant
adjective, Heraldry. (of a beast) represented with the body erect and only the forepart visible:
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.
acetone
noun, a colorless, volatile, water-soluble, flammable liquid, C 3 H 6 O, usually derived by oxidation of isopropyl alcohol or by bacterial fermentation of carbohydrates: used chiefly in paints and varnishes, as a general solvent, and in organic synthesis.
satoris
noun, sudden enlightenment.
sateens
noun, a strong cotton fabric constructed in satin weave and having a lustrous face.
Moissan
noun, Henri [ahn-ree] /ɑ̃ˈri/ (Show IPA), 1852–1907, French chemist: Nobel prize 1906.
escorts
noun, a group of persons, or a single person, accompanying another or others for protection, guidance, or courtesy:
anoints
verb (used with object), to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to.
fraises
noun, Fortification. a defense consisting of pointed stakes projecting from the ramparts in a horizontal or an inclined position.
fraenum
noun, frenum.
anomite
noun, a variety of mica, similar to biotite but differing in optical orientation.
fractus
adjective, containing small, individual elements that have a ragged appearance.
unrests
noun, lack of rest; a restless, troubled, or uneasy state; disquiet:
secerns
verb (used with object), to discriminate or distinguish in thought.
Francie
noun, a female given name, form of Frances.
antero-
Anteros
noun, Classical Mythology. a brother of Eros, most often regarded as the avenger of unrequited love.
missout
noun, (in the game of craps) a losing throw of the dice.
foumart
noun, the European polecat, Mustela putorius.
Anterus
noun, Saint, pope a.d. 235–236.
anticum
noun, pronaos.
Fosters
noun, Stephen (Collins) 1826–64, U.S. songwriter.
Misenus
noun, a son of Aeolus who challenged the gods to a musical contest and was killed by them for his arrogance.
anoesis
noun, a state of mind consisting of pure sensation or emotion without cognitive content.
tanrecs
noun, tenrec.
samisen
noun, a guitarlike Japanese musical instrument having an extremely long neck and three strings, played with a plectrum.
frenate
adjective, having a frenum or frenulum.
Fremont
noun, a city in W California, near San Francisco Bay.
Aneurin
noun, thiamine.
Freesia
noun, any of several plants belonging to the genus Freesia, of the iris family, native to southern Africa, having fragrant white, yellow, or sometimes rose-colored, tubular flowers.
Samoset
noun, died 1653? North American Indian leader: aided Pilgrims during early years in New England.
Freeman
noun, a person who is free; a person who enjoys personal, civil, or political liberty.
samites
noun, a heavy silk fabric, sometimes interwoven with gold, worn in the Middle Ages.
miscues
noun, Sports. a failure to execute a play, stroke, or maneuver properly; an error.
Francis
noun, a male given name: from an Old French word meaning “Frenchman.”.
frantic
adjective, desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, pain, etc.; frenzied.
misease
noun, Archaic. discomfort; distress; suffering.
Frannie
noun, a female given name, form of Frances.
unroots
verb (used with object), to uproot.
Franco-
secants
noun, Geometry. an intersecting line, especially one intersecting a curve at two or more points.
unroofs
verb (used with object), to take off the roof or covering of.
fossors
noun, (in the early Christian church) a minor clergyman employed as a gravedigger.
misters
noun, (initial capital letter) a conventional title of respect for a man, prefixed to the name and to certain official designations (usually written as the abbreviation Mr.).
sanctum
noun, a sacred or holy place.
Aretino
noun, Pietro [pye-traw] /ˈpyɛ trɔ/ (Show IPA), 1492–1556, Italian satirist and dramatist.
arctics
noun, (often initial capital letter) the region lying north of the Arctic Circle or of the northernmost limit of tree growth; the polar area north of the timber line.
arenite
noun, psammite.
foremen
noun, a person in charge of a particular department, group of workers, etc., as in a factory or the like.
arenose
adjective, sandy; gritty.
Foreman
noun, a person in charge of a particular department, group of workers, etc., as in a factory or the like.
unmitre
verb (used with object), unmiter.
section
noun, a part that is cut off or separated.
foramen
noun, an opening, orifice, or short passage, as in a bone or in the integument of the ovule of a plant.
Russian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Russia.
tansies
noun, any of several composite plants of the genus Tanacetum, especially a strong-scented, weedy, Old World herb, T. vulgare, having flat-topped clusters of tubular yellow flowers.
ariosos
noun, an arioso composition or section.
footsie
noun, Sometimes, footsies. the act of flirting or sharing a surreptitious intimacy.
Ariosto
noun, Ludovico [loo-daw-vee-kaw] /ˌlu dɔˈvi kɔ/ (Show IPA), 1474–1533, Italian poet: author of Orlando Furioso.
unmiter
verb (used with object), to deprive of a miter; depose from the rank of a bishop.
footmen
noun, a liveried servant who attends the door or carriage, waits on table, etc.
footman
noun, a liveried servant who attends the door or carriage, waits on table, etc.
russets
noun, yellowish brown, light brown, or reddish brown.
unmoors
verb (used with object), to loose (a vessel) from moorings or anchorage.
Fortune
noun, position in life as determined by wealth:
Formica
Fortuna
noun, the ancient Roman goddess of fortune, identified with the Greek goddess Tyche.
Antoine
noun, André [ahn-drey] /ɑ̃ˈdreɪ/ (Show IPA), 1858–1943, French theatrical director, manager, and critic.
forties
noun, a cardinal number, ten times four.
misuser
noun, abuse of a right; unlawful use of an office, franchise, benefit, etc.
Forseti
noun, the god of justice, the son of Balder and Nanna.
secrets
noun, something that is or is kept secret, hidden, or concealed.
Formosa
noun, Taiwan.
stemson
noun, a curved timber in a wooden bow, scarfed at its lower end to the keelson.
forests
noun, a large tract of land covered with trees and underbrush; woodland.
formats
noun, the shape and size of a book as determined by the number of times the original sheet has been folded to form the leaves. Compare duodecimo, folio (def 2), octavo, quarto.
rustics
noun, a country person.
formate
noun, a salt or ester of formic acid.
formant
noun, Music. the range and number of partials present in a tone of a specific instrument, representing its timbre.
forints
noun, an aluminum coin and the monetary unit of Hungary, equal to 100 fillér. Abbreviation: F., Ft.
Steiner
noun, Jakob [yah-kawp] /ˈyɑ kɔp/ (Show IPA), 1796–1863, Swiss mathematician.
aorists
noun, a verb tense, as in Classical Greek, expressing action or, in the indicative mood, past action, without further limitation or implication.
Freneau
noun, Philip, 1752–1832, U.S. poet and editor.
frescos
noun, Also called buon fresco, true fresco. the art or technique of painting on a moist, plaster surface with colors ground up in water or a limewater mixture. Compare fresco secco.
Sassoon
noun, Siegfried (Loraine) [seeg-freed law-reyn,, loh-] /ˈsig frid lɔˈreɪn,, loʊ-/ (Show IPA), 1886–1967, English poet and novelist.
2,4,5-t
noun, a light-tan, water-insoluble solid, C 8 H 5 Cl 3 O 3 , used chiefly for killing weeds.
amnions
noun, Anatomy, Zoology. the innermost of the embryonic or fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals; the sac in which the embryo is suspended.
fustics
noun, the wood of a large, tropical American tree, Chlorophora tinctoria, of the mulberry family, yielding a light-yellow dye.
metisse
noun, a woman of mixed ancestry.
Sanusis
noun, a member of an Islamic brotherhood established among the anticolonial Bedouins of North Africa.
fustian
noun, a stout fabric of cotton and flax.
fusions
noun, the act or process of fusing; the state of being fused.
fusains
noun, a fine charcoal used in drawing, made from the wood of the spindle tree.
metiers
noun, a field of work; occupation, trade, or profession.
Stinnes
noun, Hugo [hoo-gaw;; English hyoo-goh] /ˈhu gɔ;; English ˈhyu goʊ/ (Show IPA), 1870–1924, German industrialist.
Stimson
noun, Henry L(ewis) 1867–1950, U.S. statesman: secretary of war 1911–13, 1940–45; secretary of state 1929–33.
Furness
noun, Horace Howard, 1833–1912, and his son Horace Howard, 1865–1930, U.S. Shakespearean scholars and editors.
furnace
noun, a structure or apparatus in which heat may be generated, as for heating houses, smelting ores, or producing steam.
furmint
noun, a variety of grape from which Tokay is made.
furioso
adverb, forcefully; turbulently.
amniote
noun, any vertebrate of the group Amniota, comprising the reptiles, birds, and mammals, characterized by having an amnion during the embryonic stage.
Susanne
noun, a female given name, form of Susanna or Susannah.
surname
noun, the name that a person has in common with other family members, as distinguished from a Christian name or given name; family name.
microns
noun, Also called micrometer. the millionth part of a meter. Symbol: μ, mu.
Messier
noun, Charles [sharl] /ʃarl/ (Show IPA), 1730–1817, French astronomer.
imarets
noun, (in Turkey) a hospice for pilgrims, travelers, etc.
messans
noun, a lap dog; small pet dog.
sassies
noun, sassy bark.
surcoat
noun, a garment worn over medieval armor, often embroidered with heraldic arms.
ictuses
noun, Prosody. rhythmical or metrical stress.
icterus
noun, jaundice (def 1).
seasons
noun, one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter), beginning astronomically at an equinox or solstice, but geographically at different dates in different climates.
amerces
verb (used with object), to punish by imposing a fine not fixed by statute.
surmise
noun, a matter of conjecture.
sarsens
noun, any of numerous large sandstone blocks or fragments found in south-central England, probably remnants of eroded Tertiary beds.
Messina
noun, a seaport in NE Sicily.
surface
noun, the outer face, outside, or exterior boundary of a thing; outermost or uppermost layer or area.
uranite
noun, any of the uranium phosphates, as autunite or torbernite.
surfeit
noun, excess; an excessive amount:
stomous
sarcous
adjective, consisting of or pertaining to flesh or skeletal muscle.
furcate
adjective, forked; branching.
Funston
noun, Frederick, 1865–1917, U.S. general.
miscast
verb (used with object), to assign an unsuitable role to (an actor):
sterno-
sanious
adjective, characterized by the discharge of sanies.
fronton
noun, a building in which jai alai is played, containing the cancha or court and sometimes having facilities for betting.
fronto-
frontis
noun, the front wall of a cancha or jai alai court. Compare rebote (def 1).
ancient
noun, a person who lived in ancient times.
Minster
noun, a church actually or originally connected with a monastic establishment.
seaters
noun, a person or thing that seats.
Sanctus
noun, (italics). Also called Tersanctus. the hymn beginning “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts,” with which the Eucharistic preface culminates.
Minorca
noun, Spanish Menorca. one of the Balearic Islands, in the W Mediterranean. 271 sq. mi. (700 sq. km).
frisson
noun, a sudden, passing sensation of excitement; a shudder of emotion; thrill:
minuets
noun, a slow, stately dance in triple meter, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.
minuses
noun, minus sign.
minutes
noun, the sixtieth part (1/60) of an hour; sixty seconds.
Miocene
noun, the Miocene Epoch or Series.
anemone
noun, any of various plants belonging to the genus Anemone, of the buttercup family, having petallike sepals and including several wild species with white flowers as well as others cultivated for their showy flowers in a variety of colors.
stereo-
unseams
verb (used with object), to open the seam or seams of; undo; rip apart:
sanseis
noun, a grandchild of Japanese immigrants to the U.S. or Canada.
funster
noun, a person who creates or seeks fun, as a comedian or reveler.
fumaric
adjective, of or derived from fumaric acid.
funnies
noun, Informal. a funny remark or story; a joke:
functor
noun, that which functions.
amorino
noun, a putto represented as an infant cupid.
sternum
noun, Anatomy, Zoology. a bone or series of bones extending along the middle line of the ventral portion of the body of most vertebrates, consisting in humans of a flat, narrow bone connected with the clavicles and the true ribs; breastbone.
minaret
noun, a lofty, often slender, tower or turret attached to a mosque, surrounded by or furnished with one or more balconies, from which the muezzin calls the people to prayer.
amorist
noun, a person who is devoted to love and lovemaking.
sustain
verb (used with object), to support, hold, or bear up from below; bear the weight of, as a structure.
Fuertes
noun, Louis Agassiz [ag-uh-see] /ˈæg ə si/ (Show IPA), 1874–1927, U.S. painter and naturalist.
unseats
verb (used with object), to dislodge from a seat, especially to throw from a saddle, as a rider; unhorse.
Amorite
noun, a member of one of the principal tribes, or nations, of Canaan before its conquest by the Israelites. II Sam. 12:26–31.
amoroso
noun, a medium dry sherry of Spain.
amorous
adjective, inclined or disposed to love, especially sexual love:
santirs
noun, a Persian musical instrument resembling a dulcimer.
amosite
noun, an asbestine variety of anthophyllite, rich in iron, formerly used as a heat-resistant material.
amounts
noun, the sum total of two or more quantities or sums; aggregate.
santims
noun, a former coin of Latvia, the 100th part of a lat.
timeous
adjective, timely; sufficiently early.
Tournai
noun, a city in W Belgium, on the Scheldt River.
nasions
noun, the intersection of the internasal suture with the nasofrontal suture in the midsagittal plane.
octanes
noun, any of 18 isomeric saturated hydrocarbons having the formula C 8 H 18 , some of which are obtained in the distillation and cracking of petroleum.
cresses
noun, any of various plants of the mustard family, especially the watercress, having pungent-tasting leaves often used for salad and as a garnish.
ocreate
adjective, having an ocrea or ocreae; sheathed.
Crescas
noun, Hasdai [khahs-dahy] /ˈxɑs daɪ/ (Show IPA), 1340–1412? Jewish philosopher and theologian, born in Spain.
ceriman
noun, a climbing, tropical American plant, Monstera deliciosa, of the arum family, characterized by cordlike, aerial roots and large, perforated leaves.
crenate
adjective, having the margin notched or scalloped so as to form rounded teeth, as a leaf.
Cremona
noun, a city in N Italy, on the Po River.
manures
noun, excrement, especially of animals, or other refuse used as fertilizer.
Oceanus
noun, a Titan who was the son of Uranus and Gaea, the consort of Tethys, and the father of the river gods and Oceanids.
cerises
adjective, noun, moderate to deep red.
cremate
verb (used with object), to reduce (a dead body) to ashes by fire, especially as a funeral rite.
recasts
noun, a recasting.
ceriums
noun, a steel-gray, ductile metallic element of the rare-earth group found only in combination. Symbol: Ce; atomic weight: 140.12; atomic number: 58.
cermets
noun, a durable, heat-resistant alloy formed by compacting and sintering a metal and a ceramic substance, used under conditions of high temperature and stress.
tsarism
noun, czarism.
recants
verb (used with object), to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion, etc.), especially formally; retract.
cresset
noun, a metal cup or basket often mounted on a pole or suspended from above, containing oil, pitch, a rope steeped in rosin, etc., burned as a light or beacon.
Oceanic
adjective, of, living in, or produced by the ocean:
creases
noun, a ridge or groove produced in anything by folding, heat, pressure, etc.; fold; furrow.
crinose
adjective, hairy.
smectic
adjective, noting a mesomorphic state in which the arrangement of the molecules is in layers or planes.
Smeaton
noun, John, 1724–92, English engineer.
oarsmen
noun, a person who rows a boat, especially a racing boat; rower.
ceramic
noun, ceramic material.
crissum
noun, the region surrounding the cloacal opening beneath the tail of a bird.
crinums
noun, any of the tropical and subtropical bulbous plants constituting the genus Crinum, of the amaryllis family, usually having umbels of large, showy flowers.
crimson
noun, a crimson color, pigment, or dye.
cereous
adjective, waxlike.
smarten
Verb phrases, smarten up, to groom oneself: to become aware of one's mistakes, shortcomings, etc., and make efforts to correct them:
situses
noun, position; situation.
recount
noun, a second or additional count, as of votes in an election.
cerates
noun, Pharmacology. an unctuous, often medicated, preparation for external application, consisting of lard or oil mixed with wax, rosin, or the like, especially one that has a firmer consistency than a typical ointment and does not melt when in contact with the skin.
cerato-
cretins
noun, a person suffering from cretinism.
recites
verb (used with object), to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner:
creates
adjective, Archaic. created.
creance
noun, a light cord attached to the leg of a hawk to prevent escape during training.
tsunami
noun, an unusually large sea wave produced by a seaquake or undersea volcanic eruption.
ratines
noun, a loosely woven fabric made with nubby or knotty yarns.
courant
noun, courante.
sirocco
noun, a hot, dry, dustladen wind blowing from northern Africa and affecting parts of southern Europe.
ratoons
noun, a sprout or shoot from the root of a plant, especially a sugarcane, after it has been cropped.
rations
noun, a fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage:
cesuras
noun, caesura.
trusses
noun, Civil Engineering, Building Trades. any of various structural frames based on the geometric rigidity of the triangle and composed of straight members subject only to longitudinal compression, tension, or both: functions as a beam or cantilever to support bridges, roofs, etc. Compare complete (def 8), incomplete (def 3), redundant (def 5c). any of various structural frames constructed on principles other than the geometric rigidity of the triangle or deriving stability from other factors, as the rigidity of joints, the abutment of masonry, or the stiffness of beams.
cetanes
noun, a colorless, liquid hydrocarbon of the alkane series, C 16 H 34 , used as a solvent and in cetane number determinations.
cession
noun, act of ceding, as by treaty.
omicron
noun, the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet (O, o).
serosas
noun, Embryology, Zoology. the chorion. a similar membrane in insects and other lower invertebrates.
Coueism
noun, a method of self-help stressing autosuggestion, popular especially in the U.S. c1920 and featuring the slogan “Day by day in every way I am getting better and better.”.
ransoms
noun, the redemption of a prisoner, slave, or kidnapped person, of captured goods, etc., for a price.
Cotonou
noun, a seaport in SE Benin.
ominous
adjective, portending evil or harm; foreboding; threatening; inauspicious:
coterie
noun, a group of people who associate closely.
courses
noun, a direction or route taken or to be taken.
serious
noun, that which is of importance, grave, critical, or somber:
sitcoms
noun, situation comedy.
reasons
noun, a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.:
trainee
noun, a person being trained, especially in a vocation; apprentice.
cratons
noun, a relatively rigid and immobile region of continental portions of the earth's crust.
oestrus
noun, estrus.
cerotic
adjective, of or derived from cerotic acid.
Crassus
noun, Marcus Licinius [li-sin-ee-uh s] /lɪˈsɪn i əs/ (Show IPA), c115–53 b.c, Roman general: member of the first triumvirate.
certain
Idioms, for certain, without a doubt; surely:
cranium
noun, the skull of a vertebrate.
cesiums
noun, a rare, highly reactive, soft, metallic element of the alkali metal group, used chiefly in photoelectric cells. Symbol: Cs; atomic weight: 132.905; atomic number: 55; specific gravity: 1.9 at 20°C; melts at 28.5°C.
craniom
cranio-
cerumen
noun, earwax.
sistrum
noun, an ancient Egyptian percussion instrument consisting of a looped metal frame set in a handle and fitted with loose crossbars that rattle when shaken.
Sisters
noun, a female offspring having both parents in common with another offspring; female sibling.
serines
noun, a crystalline amino acid, HOCH 2 CH(NH 2)COOH, found in many proteins and obtained by the hydrolysis of sericin, the protein constituting silk gum. Symbol: S. Abbreviation: Ser;
couters
noun, a piece of plate armor for the elbow.
crocein
noun, any of several acid azo dyes producing orange or scarlet colors.
centums
noun, one hundred.
trounce
verb (used with object), to beat severely; thrash.
norites
noun, a granular igneous rock consisting of a mix of light and dark minerals, the former being calcic plagioclase feldspars, and the latter orthorhombic pyroxenes.
curiosa
plural noun, books, pamphlets, etc., dealing with unusual subjects.
nonuser
noun, a person who does not use or partake of something, as drugs or alcoholic beverages.
refutes
verb (used with object), to prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge.
curates
noun, Chiefly British. a member of the clergy employed to assist a rector or vicar.
Noricum
noun, an ancient Roman province in central Europe, roughly corresponding to the part of Austria south of the Danube.
cunners
noun, a small wrasse, Tautogolabrus adspersus, common in North Atlantic coastal waters of the U.S.
seriema
noun, either of two birds of the family Cariamidae, Cariama cristata, of southern Brazil, or Chunga burmeisteri, of Argentina, having long legs, an erectile crest, a short, broad bill, and limited ability to fly.
nonsuit
noun, a judgment given against a plaintiff who neglects to prosecute, or who fails to show a legal cause of action or to bring sufficient evidence.
cements
noun, any of various calcined mixtures of clay and limestone, usually mixed with water and sand, gravel, etc., to form concrete, that are used as a building material.
Cenaeum
noun, (in ancient geography) a NW promontory of Euboea.
cuneate
adjective, having or being in the shape of a wedge; wedge-shaped.
torsion
noun, the act of twisting.
normans
noun, a member of that branch of the Northmen or Scandinavians who in the 10th century conquered Normandy.
refines
Verb phrases, refine on/upon, to improve by inserting finer distinctions, superior elements, etc.:
cenotes
noun, a deep natural well or sinkhole, especially in Central America, formed by the collapse of surface limestone that exposes ground water underneath, and sometimes used by the ancient Mayans for sacrificial offerings.
curites
noun, a radioactive uranium mineral, Pb 2 U 5 O 17 ·4H 2 O, with adamantine luster, occurring as reddish-brown to deep-yellow needle-shaped crystals, formed by alteration of uraninite.
seriate
adjective, arranged or occurring in one or more series.
refects
verb (used with object), to refresh, especially with food or drink.
customs
noun, a habitual practice; the usual way of acting in given circumstances.
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.
noetics
noun, the science of the intellect or of pure thought; reasoning.
Socotra
noun, an island in the Indian Ocean, S of Arabia: a part of the Republic of Yemen. 1382 sq. mi. (3579 sq. km).
noisome
adjective, offensive or disgusting, as an odor.
catouse
noun, New England. a noisy disturbance; commotion.
nominee
noun, a person nominated, as to run for elective office or fill a particular post.
remains
noun, Usually, remains. something that remains or is left.
reissue
noun, something that is issued again, as a book or a motion picture.
Socinus
noun, Faustus [faw-stuh s] /ˈfɔ stəs/ (Show IPA), (Fausto Sozzini) 1539–1604, and his uncle, Laelius [lee-lee-uh s] /ˈli li əs/ (Show IPA) (Lelio Sozzini), 1525–62, Italian Protestant theologians and reformers.
caustic
noun, a caustic substance.
noncoms
noun, a noncommissioned officer.
caution
noun, alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness:
Curtiss
noun, Glenn Hammond, 1878–1930, U.S. inventor: pioneer in the field of aviation.
soccers
noun, a form of football played between two teams of 11 players, in which the ball may be advanced by kicking or by bouncing it off any part of the body but the arms and hands, except in the case of the goalkeepers, who may use their hands to catch, carry, throw, or stop the ball.
curtain
noun, a hanging piece of fabric used to shut out the light from a window, adorn a room, increase privacy, etc.
cumarin
noun, coumarin.
censers
noun, a container, usually covered, in which incense is burned, especially during religious services; thurible.
camises
noun, a lightweight, loose-fitting shirt or smock with long sleeves.
crosses
noun, a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times.
crouton
noun, a small piece of fried or toasted bread, sometimes seasoned, used as a garnish for soups, salads, and other dishes.
centime
noun, a monetary unit of various nations and territories, as Lichtenstein, Martinique, Senegal, Switzerland, and Tahiti, the 100th part of a franc.
crotons
noun, any of numerous chiefly tropical plants constituting the genus Croton, of the spurge family, several species of which, as C. tiglium, have important medicinal properties.
Crotone
noun, a city in S Italy; ancient Greek colony.
centimo
noun, the 100th part of the monetary units of various countries, as Costa Rica, Equatorial Guinea, Paraguay, and Venezuela.
centner
noun, (in several European countries) a unit of weight of 50 kilograms, equivalent to 110.2 pounds avoirdupois.
centres
noun, Geometry. the middle point, as the point within a circle or sphere equally distant from all points of the circumference or surface, or the point within a regular polygon equally distant from the vertices.
snifter
noun, Also called inhaler. a pear-shaped glass, narrowing at the top to intensify the aroma of brandy, liqueur, etc.
centri-
centric
adjective, pertaining to or situated at the center; central.
cronies
noun, a close friend or companion; chum.
nuncios
noun, a diplomatic representative of the pope at a foreign court or capital: equal in status to an ambassador.
centro-
centrum
noun, a center.
nutrias
noun, the coypu.
nuances
noun, a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.
cruises
noun, the act of cruising.
cuirass
noun, Also called corselet. defensive armor for the torso comprising a breastplate and backplate, originally made of leather.
notions
noun, a general understanding; vague or imperfect conception or idea of something:
nostocs
noun, any freshwater, blue-green alga of the genus Nostoc, often occurring in jellylike colonies in moist places.
nostrum
noun, a medicine sold with false or exaggerated claims and with no demonstrable value; quack medicine.
cuestas
noun, a long, low ridge with a relatively steep face or escarpment on one side and a long, gentle slope on the other.
censors
noun, an official who examines books, plays, news reports, motion pictures, radio and television programs, letters, cablegrams, etc., for the purpose of suppressing parts deemed objectionable on moral, political, military, or other grounds.
censure
noun, strong or vehement expression of disapproval:
notices
noun, an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning:
refaces
verb (used with object), to renew, restore, or repair the face or surface of (buildings, stone, etc.).
centaur
noun, Classical Mythology. one of a race of monsters having the head, trunk, and arms of a man, and the body and legs of a horse.
toucans
noun, any of several usually brightly colored, fruit-eating birds of the family Ramphastidae, of tropical America, having a very large bill.
touraco
noun, any of several large, brightly colored birds of the family Musophagidae, of Africa, having a helmetlike crest.
centare
noun, centiare.
Tourane
noun, former name of Danang.
tourism
noun, the activity or practice of touring, especially for pleasure.
nourice
noun, a nurse.
Sno-Cat
Sirenum
noun, Mare, Mare Sirenum.
costume
noun, a style of dress, including accessories and hairdos, especially that peculiar to a nation, region, group, or historical period.
remises
verb (used with object), to give up a claim to; surrender by deed.
coerces
verb (used with object), to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition:
coconut
noun, the large, hard-shelled seed of the coconut palm, lined with a white edible meat, and containing a milky liquid.
ousters
noun, expulsion or removal from a place or position occupied:
Cocteau
noun, Jean [zhahn] /ʒɑ̃/ (Show IPA), 1889–1963, French author and painter.
Siamese
noun, a native of Siam.
Ouranos
noun, Uranus (def 2).
osmatic
adjective, of or relating to the sense of smell.
osmious
adjective, of or containing osmium in its lower valences.
outcome
noun, a final product or end result; consequence; issue.
coesite
noun, a rare form of silicon dioxide, a denser polymorph of quartz, originally synthesized from quartz at high temperatures and pressures: later discovered in nature.
connote
verb (used with object), to signify or suggest (certain meanings, ideas, etc.) in addition to the explicit or primary meaning:
Connors
noun, James Scott (Jimmy) born 1952, U.S. tennis player.
osmoses
noun, osmosis.
Siemens
noun, Electricity. the standard unit of electrical conductance in the International System of Units (SI), equal to the reciprocal of the ohm and replacing the equivalent MKS unit (mho) Abbreviation: S.
connect
adjective, of or relating to a connection or connections:
connate
adjective, existing in a person or thing from birth or origin; inborn:
cocomat
noun, matting made of the fiber from the outer husk of the coconut.
consent
noun, permission, approval, or agreement; compliance; acquiescence:
coniums
noun, the poison hemlock, Conium maculatum.
consume
verb (used with object), to destroy or expend by use; use up.
outsoar
verb (used with object), to soar beyond.
coarsen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become coarse.
contemn
verb (used with object), to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt.
sfumato
noun, the subtle and minute gradation of tone and color used to blur or veil the contours of a form in painting.
coaster
noun, a person or thing that coasts.
contain
verb (used with object), to hold or include within its volume or area:
coatees
noun, a close-fitting short coat, especially one with tails or skirts.
consist
noun, Railroads. the rolling stock, exclusive of the locomotive, making up a train. a record made of this rolling stock.
outrace
verb (used with object), to race or run faster than:
constr.
conster
verb (used with or without object), construe.
outmans
verb (used with object), to surpass in manpower.
cocaine
noun, a bitter, crystalline alkaloid, C 17 H 21 NO 4 , obtained from coca leaves, used as a local anesthetic and also widely used as an illicit drug for its stimulant and euphorigenic properties.
consort
noun, a husband or wife; spouse, especially of a reigning monarch. Compare prince consort, queen consort.
outface
verb (used with object), to cause to submit by or as if by staring down; face or stare down.
osmosis
noun, Physical Chemistry, Cell Biology. the tendency of a fluid, usually water, to pass through a semipermeable membrane into a solution where the solvent concentration is higher, thus equalizing the concentrations of materials on either side of the membrane. the diffusion of fluids through membranes or porous partitions. Compare endosmosis, exosmosis.
tresses
noun, Usually, tresses. long locks or curls of hair.
sferics
noun, (used with a singular verb) electronic equipment for determining the position of storms by locating their accompanying atmospherics.
concuss
verb (used with object), to injure by concussion:
comices
Comines
noun, Philippe de [fee-leep duh] /fiˈlip də/ (Show IPA), 1445?–1511? French historian and diplomat.
confect
noun, a preserved, candied, or other sweet confection.
Ossetia
noun, a region in Caucasia: divided between North Ossetia of the Russian Federation and the South Ossetian Autonomous Region of the Georgian Republic.
Comorin
noun, Cape, a cape on the S tip of India, extending into the Indian Ocean.
osteoma
noun, a benign tumor composed of osseous tissue.
Comtian
noun, a follower of the philosophy of Auguste Comte.
comfits
noun, a candy containing a nut or piece of fruit.
concurs
verb (used without object), to accord in opinion; agree:
conatus
noun, an effort or striving.
Ossetic
noun, the Indo-European, Iranian language of the Ossets.
conceit
noun, an excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability, importance, wit, etc.
concent
noun, concord of sound, voices, etc.; harmony.
concern
noun, something that relates or pertains to a person; business; affair:
concise
adjective, expressing or covering much in few words; brief in form but comprehensive in scope; succinct; terse:
Comfort
noun, relief in affliction; consolation; solace:
osseous
adjective, composed of, containing, or resembling bone; bony.
conifer
noun, any of numerous, chiefly evergreen trees or shrubs of the class Coniferinae (or group Coniferales), including the pine, fir, spruce, and other cone-bearing trees and shrubs, and also the yews and their allies that bear drupelike seeds.
comatic
adjective, of, relating to, or blurred as a result of a coma.
sifters
noun, a person or thing that sifts.
siennas
noun, a ferruginous earth used as a yellowish-brown pigment (raw sienna) or, after roasting in a furnace, as a reddish-brown pigment (burnt sienna)
confute
verb (used with object), to prove to be false, invalid, or defective; disprove:
confuse
verb (used with object), to perplex or bewilder:
siestas
noun, a midday or afternoon rest or nap, especially as taken in Spain and Latin America.
comates
noun, a mate or companion.
conform
verb (used without object), to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to):
confers
verb (used with object), to bestow upon as a gift, favor, honor, etc.:
osseins
noun, the collagen of bone, remaining after the mineral matter has been removed by treatment with dilute acid.
Comecon
noun, an economic association of Communist countries, established in 1949, to facilitate trade and development.
come-on
noun, inducement; lure.
confirm
verb (used with object), to establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of; corroborate; verify:
ostosis
noun, the formation of bone; ossification.
confine
noun, Usually, confines. a boundary or bound; limit; border; frontier.
confess
verb (used with object), to acknowledge or avow (a fault, crime, misdeed, weakness, etc.) by way of revelation.
Oscines
noun, an oscine bird.
contour
noun, the outline of a figure or body; the edge or line that defines or bounds a shape or object.
onanism
noun, withdrawal of the penis in sexual intercourse so that ejaculation takes place outside the vagina; coitus interruptus.
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.
sesames
noun, a tropical, herbaceous plant, Sesamum indicum, whose small oval seeds are edible and yield an oil.
triunes
noun, (initial capital letter) the Trinity.
session
noun, the sitting together of a court, council, legislature, or the like, for conference or the transaction of business:
sestina
noun, a poem of six six-line stanzas and a three-line envoy, originally without rhyme, in which each stanza repeats the end words of the lines of the first stanza, but in different order, the envoy using the six words again, three in the middle of the lines and three at the end.
Cortona
noun, Pietro da [pye-traw dah] /ˈpyɛ trɔ dɑ/ (Show IPA), (Pietro Berrettini) 1596–1669, Italian painter and architect.
circum-
Ontario
noun, a province in S Canada, bordering on the Great Lakes. 412,582 sq. mi. (1,068,585 sq. km). Capital: Toronto.
sinuses
noun, a curve; bend.
racoons
noun, raccoon.
Corsica
noun, an island in the Mediterranean, SE of and forming a department of France. 3367 sq. mi. (8720 sq. km). Capital: Ajaccio.
corsets
noun, Sometimes, corsets. a close-fitting undergarment, stiffened with whalebone or similar material and often capable of being tightened by lacing, enclosing the trunk: worn, especially by women, to shape and support the body; stays.
sinuate
adjective, bent in and out; winding; sinuous.
sinters
noun, siliceous or calcareous matter deposited by springs, as that formed around the vent of a geyser.
trisome
noun, a trisomic individual.
coronet
noun, a small crown.
transf.
raiment
noun, clothing; apparel; attire.
coronas
noun, a white or colored circle or set of concentric circles of light seen around a luminous body, especially around the sun or moon.
cossets
noun, a lamb brought up without its dam; pet lamb.
ramsons
noun, a garlic, Allium ursinum, having broad leaves.
costers
noun, costermonger.
costars
noun, a performer, especially an actor or actress, who shares star billing with another.
Onassis
noun, Aristotle Socrates, 1906–75, Greek businessman, born in Turkey.
Costain
noun, Thomas Bertram, 1885–1965, U.S. novelist, historian, and editor, born in Canada.
one-man
adjective, of or relating to, or operated, performed, or used by one person:
oneness
noun, the quality of being one; singleness.
cinemas
noun, Chiefly British. motion picture.
ciceros
noun, a Continental unit of measurement for type, equal to 12 Didot points, or 0.178 inches (4.5 mm), roughly comparable to a pica.
one-one
adjective, one-to-one (def 1).
Rameses
noun, Ramses (def 1).
Oneonta
noun, a city in E central New York.
onerous
adjective, burdensome, oppressive, or troublesome; causing hardship:
cosines
noun, Trigonometry. (in a right triangle) the ratio of the side adjacent to a given angle to the hypotenuse. the sine of the complement of a given angle or arc. Abbreviation: cos.
rainout
noun, a contest, performance, or the like, that has been rained out.
ciscoes
noun, any of several whitefishes of the genus Coregonus, of the Great Lakes and smaller lakes of eastern North America.
racists
noun, a person who believes in racism, the doctrine that one's own racial group is superior or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.
contra-
trasses
noun, a light-colored type of volcanic tuff used in making water-resistant cement and mortar.
orients
noun, the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean.
Orinoco
noun, a river in N South America, flowing N from the border of Brazil, along the E border of Colombia, and NE through Venezuela to the Atlantic. 1600 miles (2575 km) long.
racemes
noun, a simple indeterminate inflorescence in which the flowers are borne on short pedicels lying along a common axis, as in the lily of the valley.
coontie
noun, either of two arrowroots, Zamia integrifolia or Z. floridana, of Florida, having a short trunk, pinnate leaves, and cones: Z. floridana is an endangered species.
orisons
noun, a prayer.
cooncan
noun, a variety of rummy for two players.
raccoon
noun, a nocturnal carnivore, Procyon lotor, having a masklike black stripe across the eyes, a sharp snout, and a bushy, ringed tail, native to North and Central America and introduced elsewhere for its valuable fur.
racemic
adjective, noting or pertaining to any of various organic compounds in which racemism occurs.
treason
noun, the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
Orontes
noun, a river in W Asia, flowing N from Lebanon through NW Syria and then SW past Antioch, Turkey, to the Mediterranean. 250 miles (405 km) long.
Orosius
noun, Paulus [paw-luh s] /ˈpɔ ləs/ (Show IPA), flourished 5th century a.d, Spanish theologian and historian.
Cnossus
noun, Knossos.
contuse
verb (used with object), to injure (tissue), especially without breaking the skin; bruise.
trienes
noun, any compound containing three double bonds.
contras
noun, (often initial capital letter) a member of a counterrevolutionary guerrilla group in Nicaragua.
Oriente
noun, a region in Ecuador, E of the Andes: the border long disputed by Peru.
coranto
noun, courante.
cornuto
noun, a cuckold.
oration
noun, a formal public speech, especially one delivered on a special occasion, as on an anniversary, at a funeral, or at academic exercises.
cornute
adjective, cornuted.
trismus
noun, a spasm of the jaw muscles that makes it difficult to open the mouth.
cistern
noun, a reservoir, tank, or container for storing or holding water or other liquid.
cornice
noun, Architecture. any prominent, continuous, horizontally projecting feature surmounting a wall or other construction, or dividing it horizontally for compositional purposes. the uppermost member of a classical entablature, consisting of a bed molding, a corona, and a cymatium, with rows of dentils, modillions, etc., often placed between the bed molding and the corona.
cornets
noun, Music. a valved wind instrument of the trumpet family.
cistron
noun, a segment of DNA that encodes for the formation of a specific polypeptide chain; a structural gene.
corneas
noun, the transparent anterior part of the external coat of the eye covering the iris and the pupil and continuous with the sclera.
sincere
adjective, free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest:
citrons
noun, a pale-yellow fruit resembling the lemon but larger and with thicker rind, borne by a small tree or large bush, Citrus medica, allied to the lemon and lime.
trioses
noun, a monosaccharide that has three atoms of carbon.
orceins
noun, a red dye, the principal coloring matter of cudbear and orchil, obtained by oxidizing an ammoniacal solution of orcinol.
racisms
noun, a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human racial groups determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to dominate others or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.
orectic
adjective, of or relating to desire; appetitive.
transom
noun, a crosspiece separating a door or the like from a window or fanlight above it.
Orestes
noun, Classical Mythology. the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, and the brother of Electra and Iphigenia: he avenged the murder of Agamemnon by killing Clytemenestra and her lover, Aegisthus, then was pursued by the Furies until saved by Athena.
coremia
noun, the fruiting bodies of certain fungi, consisting of a loosely bound bundle of conidiophores.
cations
noun, a positively charged ion that is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
Croesus
noun, died 546 b.c, king of Lydia 560–546: noted for his great wealth.
remnant
noun, a remaining, usually small part, quantity, number, or the like.
encomia
noun, a formal expression of high praise; eulogy:
reseats
verb (used with object), to provide with a new seat or new seats.
neuroma
noun, a tumor formed of nerve tissue.
enamors
verb (used with object), to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and followed by of or sometimes with):
carouse
noun, carousal.
carotin
noun, carotene.
enation
noun, a small outgrowth of plant tissue, usually on a leaf, caused by virus infection.
encases
verb (used with object), to enclose in or as in a case:
reseaus
noun, a network.
tisanes
noun, (italics) French. aromatic or herb-flavored tea.
encinas
noun, the live oak, Quercus virginiana.
carnous
adjective, carnose.
emotion
noun, an affective state of consciousness in which joy, sorrow, fear, hate, or the like, is experienced, as distinguished from cognitive and volitional states of consciousness.
somato-
encores
noun, a demand, as by applause, for a repetition of a song, act, etc., or for a performance of a number or piece additional to those on a program, or for a reappearance by the performers, as at the end of a concert, recital, etc.
carnies
noun, a person employed by a carnival.
carnets
noun, a customs document allowing an automobile to be driven at no cost across international borders.
encrust
verb (used with or without object), incrust.
resects
verb (used with object), to do a resection on.
nestors
noun, the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War and a king of Pylos.
enfaces
verb (used with object), to write, print, or stamp something on the face of (a note, draft, etc.).
enforce
verb (used with object), to put or keep in force; compel obedience to:
resents
verb (used with object), to feel or show displeasure or indignation at (a person, act, remark, etc.) from a sense of injury or insult.
someone
pronoun, some person; somebody.
tocsins
noun, a signal, especially of alarm, sounded on a bell or bells.
rescues
noun, the act of rescuing.
enounce
verb (used with object), to utter or pronounce, as words; enunciate.
to-name
noun, a nickname, especially one to distinguish a person from others of the same name.
Ninurta
noun, a Sumerian and Babylonian hero god.
casinos
noun, a building or large room used for meetings, entertainment, dancing, etc., especially such a place equipped with gambling devices, gambling tables, etc.
softens
verb (used with object), to make soft or softer.
caserns
noun, a lodging for soldiers in a garrison town; barracks.
soirees
noun, an evening party or social gathering, especially one held for a particular purpose:
Nicetas
noun, Saint Ignatius (def 2).
tonemes
noun, a phoneme consisting of a contrastive feature of tone in a tone language:
eftsoon
adverb, soon afterward.
rennets
noun, the lining membrane of the fourth stomach of a calf or of the stomach of certain other young animals.
caseous
adjective, of or like cheese.
Emerita
noun, a woman with such status.
neuston
noun, the aggregate of minute aquatic organisms that float or swim in the surface film of a body of water.
caseins
noun, Biochemistry. a protein precipitated from milk, as by rennet, and forming the basis of cheese and certain plastics.
Emerson
noun, Ralph Waldo [wawl-doh,, wol-] /ˈwɔl doʊ,, ˈwɒl-/ (Show IPA), 1803–82, U.S. essayist and poet.
somatic
adjective, of the body; bodily; physical.
neutron
noun, an elementary particle having no charge, mass slightly greater than that of a proton, and spin of ½: a constituent of the nuclei of all atoms except those of hydrogen. Symbol: n.
neutro-
emetics
noun, an emetic medicine or agent.
sereins
noun, fine rain falling after sunset from a sky in which no clouds are visible.
neuters
noun, Grammar. the neuter gender. a noun of that gender. another element marking that gender. an intransitive verb.
eminent
adjective, high in station, rank, or repute; prominent; distinguished:
emirate
noun, the office or rank of an emir.
cartoon
noun, a sketch or drawing, usually humorous, as in a newspaper or periodical, symbolizing, satirizing, or caricaturing some action, subject, or person of popular interest.
Carmine
noun, a crimson or purplish-red color.
carious
adjective, having caries, as teeth; decayed.
ecotone
noun, the transition zone between two different plant communities, as that between forest and prairie.
reunite
verb (used with or without object), to unite again, as after separation.
tinners
noun, a tinsmith.
nectars
noun, the saccharine secretion of a plant, which attracts the insects or birds that pollinate the flower.
erasion
noun, the act of erasing.
Erasmus
noun, Desiderius [des-i-deer-ee-uh s] /ˌdɛs ɪˈdɪər i əs/ (Show IPA), 1466?–1536, Dutch humanist, scholar, theologian, and writer.
Erastus
noun, Thomas [tom-uh s;; German toh-mahs] /ˈtɒm əs;; German ˈtoʊ mɑs/ (Show IPA), 1524–83, Swiss-German theologian.
retinue
noun, a body of retainers in attendance upon an important personage; suite.
retsina
noun, a strong, resinated white or red wine of Greece and Cyprus.
canines
noun, a canid, or member of the dog family Canidae.
Ericson
noun, Leif [leef;; Icelandic leyv] /lif;; Icelandic leɪv/ (Show IPA), flourished a.d. c1000, Norse mariner: according to Icelandic saga, discoverer of Vinland (son of Eric the Red).
Reunion
noun, the act of uniting again.
necrose
verb (used with or without object), to affect or be affected with necrosis.
eonisms
noun, the adoption of feminine mannerisms, clothing, etc., by a male.
neatens
verb (used with object), to make neat:
tinamou
noun, any of several birds of the family Tinamidae, of South and Central America, related to the ratite birds but superficially resembling the gallinaceous birds.
cancion
noun, song.
erosion
noun, the act or state of eroding; state of being eroded.
natrons
noun, a mineral, hydrated sodium carbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅10H 2 O.
erotica
noun, written works, usually fiction, dealing with sexual love.
erotics
noun, an erotic poem.
turacos
noun, touraco.
natrium
noun, (formerly) sodium.
nasties
noun, Informal. a nasty person or thing.
Camoens
noun, Luis Vaz de [loo-eesh vahzh duh] /luˈiʃ vɑʒ də/ (Show IPA), 1524?–80, Portuguese poet.
sonants
noun, a speech sound that by itself makes a syllable or subordinates to itself the other sounds in the syllable; a syllabic sound (opposed to consonant).
sonance
noun, the condition or quality of being sonant.
enroots
verb (used with object), to fix by the root.
somites
noun, any of the longitudinal series of segments or parts into which the body of certain animals is divided; a metamere.
enserfs
verb (used with object), to make a serf of; place in bondage.
resists
noun, a substance that prevents or inhibits some effect from taking place, as a coating on a surface of a metallic printing plate that prevents or inhibits corrosion of the metal by acid.
careens
noun, a careening.
ensnare
verb (used with object), to capture in, or involve as in, a snare:
tunnies
noun, tuna1 .
neonate
noun, a newborn child, or one in its first 28 days.
ensures
verb (used with object), to secure or guarantee:
entasis
noun, a slight convexity given to a column or tower, as to correct an optical illusion.
enteric
noun, enterics, Bacteriology. enterobacteria.
entero-
enteron
noun, the alimentary canal; the digestive tract.
entices
verb (used with object), to lead on by exciting hope or desire; allure; inveigle:
nematic
adjective, noting a mesomorphic state in which the arrangement of the molecules is linear.
Nemunas
noun, Lithuanian name of Neman.
entires
noun, Archaic. the whole; entirety.
entomo-
entrain
verb (used with object), to put aboard a train.
canters
noun, an easy gallop.
entries
noun, an act of entering; entrance.
resumes
noun, résumé.
canteen
noun, a small container used especially by soldiers and hikers for carrying water or other liquids.
Nemesis
noun, something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.:
nemato-
retains
verb (used with object), to keep possession of.
Cassino
noun, casino (def 3).
carnose
adjective, of or relating to flesh; fleshy.
easiest
noun, a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter E.
tonners
noun, something having a specified weight in tons (used in combination):
remotes
noun, Radio and Television. a broadcast, usually live, from a location outside a studio.
casters
noun, a person or thing that casts.
tonsure
noun, the act of cutting the hair or shaving the head.
cassone
noun, a large Italian chest of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, usually highly ornamented.
tonuses
noun, a normal state of continuous slight tension in muscle tissue that facilitates its response to stimulation.
castors
noun, Also, castoreum. a brownish, unctuous substance with a strong, penetrating odor, secreted by certain glands in the groin of the beaver, used in medicine and perfumery.
casuist
noun, an oversubtle or disingenuous reasoner, especially in questions of morality.
Cassius
noun, a male given name.
ecartes
noun, a card game for two players.
nocturn
noun, the office of matins, consisting of nine psalms and either three or nine lessons.
tonneau
noun, a rear part or compartment of an automobile body, containing seats for passengers.
Tonnies
noun, Ferdinand [fer-dee-nahnt] /ˈfɛr diˌnɑnt/ (Show IPA), 1855–1936, German sociologist.
earnest
noun, full seriousness, as of intention or purpose:
Cassite
noun, Kassite.
easters
noun, an annual Christian festival in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, as calculated according to tables based in Western churches on the Gregorian calendar and in Orthodox churches on the Julian calendar.
Eastern
adjective, lying toward or situated in the east:
nitrous
adjective, pertaining to compounds obtained from niter, usually containing less oxygen than the corresponding nitric compounds.
eccrine
adjective, of or relating to certain sweat glands, distributed over the entire body, that secrete a type of sweat important for regulating body heat (distinguished from apocrine).
remount
noun, a fresh horse or supply of fresh horses.
Musset
noun, (Louis Charles) Alfred de [lwee sharl al-fred duh] /lwi ʃarl alˈfrɛd də/ (Show IPA), 1810–57, French poet, dramatist, and novelist.
remain
noun, Usually, remains. something that remains or is left.
Reston
noun, James (Barrett) ("Scotty") 1909–1995, U.S. journalist, born in Scotland.
orison
noun, a prayer.
raceme
noun, a simple indeterminate inflorescence in which the flowers are borne on short pedicels lying along a common axis, as in the lily of the valley.
resume
noun, résumé.
Serena
noun, a female given name.
musses
noun, a state of disorder or untidiness.
meatus
noun, an opening or foramen, especially in a bone or bony structure, as the opening of the ear or nose.
scoots
noun, a swift, darting movement or course.
scones
noun, a small, light, biscuitlike quick bread made of oatmeal, wheat flour, barley meal, or the like.
Somnus
noun, the ancient Roman god of sleep, a son of Night and brother of Death.
Roseau
noun, a seaport on and the capital of Dominica.
sconce
noun, a bracket for candles or other lights, placed on a wall, mirror, picture frame, etc.
rococo
noun, a style of architecture and decoration, originating in France about 1720, evolved from Baroque types and distinguished by its elegant refinement in using different materials for a delicate overall effect and by its ornament of shellwork, foliage, etc.
musics
noun, an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color.
Orient
noun, the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean.
nonets
noun, a group of nine performers or instruments.
stours
noun, British Dialect. tumult; confusion. a storm.
Racine
noun, Jean Baptiste [zhahn ba-teest] /ʒɑ̃ baˈtist/ (Show IPA), 1639–99, French dramatist.
strafe
noun, a strafing attack.
routes
noun, a course, way, or road for passage or travel:
mustee
noun, the offspring of a white person and a quadroon; octoroon.
McCrae
noun, John, 1872–1918, Canadian physician, soldier, and poet.
Sennar
noun, a region in the E Sudan between the White and Blue Nile rivers, S of Khartoum: a former kingdom.
matron
noun, a married woman, especially one who is mature and staid or dignified and has an established social position.
Seurat
noun, Georges [zhawrzh] /ʒɔrʒ/ (Show IPA), 1859–91, French (pointillist) painter.
mature
adjective, complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms:
setose
adjective, covered with setae or bristles; bristly.
stream
noun, a body of water flowing in a channel or watercourse, as a river, rivulet, or brook. Synonyms: rill, run, streamlet, runnel.
oscars
noun, a word used in communications to represent the letter O.
Simeon
noun, a son of Jacob and Leah. Gen. 29:33.
Senior
noun, a person who is older than another.
Simons
noun, the original name of the apostle Peter. Compare Peter.
noncom
noun, a noncommissioned officer.
Seneca
noun, a member of the largest tribe of the Iroquois Confederacy of North American Indians, formerly inhabiting western New York and being conspicuous in the wars south and west of Lake Erie.
Mauser
noun, Peter Paul, 1838–1914, and his brother, Wilhelm, 1834–82, German inventors of firearms.
roasts
noun, roasted meat or a piece of roasted meat, as a piece of beef or veal of a quantity and shape for slicing into more than one portion.
scoria
noun, Metallurgy. the refuse, dross, or slag left after melting or smelting metal; scum.
Sestos
noun, an ancient Thracian town on the Hellespont opposite Abydos: Xerxes crossed the Hellespont here when he began his invasion of Greece.
retain
verb (used with object), to keep possession of.
setons
noun, a thread or the like inserted beneath the skin to provide drainage or to guide subsequent passage of a tube.
Straus
noun, Isidor, 1845–1912, U.S. retail merchant and politician, born in Bavaria: congressman 1894–95 (brother of Nathan and Oscar Solomon Straus).
nocti-
McNair
noun, Lesley James, 1883–1944, U.S. army officer.
strass
noun, a flint glass with a high lead content, used to imitate gemstones.
set-in
adjective, made separately and placed within another unit.
meacon
verb (used with object), to give false signals to (electronic navigational equipment), as by means of a radio transmitter.
ornate
adjective, elaborately or sumptuously adorned, often excessively or showily so:
Strain
noun, any force or pressure tending to alter shape, cause a fracture, etc.
scores
noun, the record of points or strokes made by the competitors in a game or match.
meanie
noun, Informal. meany.
muster
noun, an assembling of troops or persons for formal inspection or other purposes.
racism
noun, a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human racial groups determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to dominate others or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.
nocent
adjective, harmful; injurious.
scions
noun, a descendant.
Orense
noun, a city in N Spain, NW of Madrid.
stores
noun, an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
racons
noun, radar beacon.
scants
adverb, Scot. and North England Dialect. scarcely; barely; hardly.
Semite
noun, a member of any of various ancient and modern peoples originating in southwestern Asia, including the Akkadians, Canaanites, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Arabs.
racoon
noun, raccoon.
Mentes
noun, (in the Odyssey) a captain of the Taphians. Athena assumed his form when she urged Telemachus to search for Odysseus.
no-one
pronoun, no person; not anyone; nobody:
resist
noun, a substance that prevents or inhibits some effect from taking place, as a coating on a surface of a metallic printing plate that prevents or inhibits corrosion of the metal by acid.
sinter
noun, siliceous or calcareous matter deposited by springs, as that formed around the vent of a geyser.
Nereis
noun, clamworm.
Moneta
noun, Ernesto Teodoro [er-ne-staw te-aw-daw-raw] /ɛrˈnɛ stɔ ˌtɛ ɔˈdɔ rɔ/ (Show IPA), 1833–1918, Italian journalist: Nobel Peace Prize 1907.
Menton
noun, a city in SE France, on the Mediterranean: winter resort.
onuses
noun, a difficult or disagreeable obligation, task, burden, etc.
Mentor
noun, a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
Nereus
noun, a sea god, the son of Pontus and Gaea and father of the Nereids.
menses
noun, the periodic flow of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus; menstrual flow.
Stones
noun, the hard substance, formed of mineral matter, of which rocks consist.
sofars
noun, a system for determining a position at sea by exploding a charge under water and measuring the time the shock waves take to reach three widely separated shore stations at known distances from each other.
Murcia
noun, a city in SE Spain.
Romaic
noun, demotic (def 5).
Mercia
noun, an early English kingdom in central Britain.
seiner
noun, a person who fishes with a seine.
Nerine
noun, any of several bulbous plants belonging to the genus Nerine, of the amaryllis family, native to southern Africa, having funnel-shaped red, pink, or white flowers.
Nernst
noun, Walther Herman [vahl-tuh r her-mahn] /ˈvɑl tər ˈhɛr mɑn/ (Show IPA), 1864–1941, German physicist and chemist: Nobel Prize in chemistry 1920.
Raetic
noun, an extinct language of uncertain affinities that was spoken in Rhaetia and written with the Etruscan alphabet.
muntin
noun, Also called sash bar. a bar for holding the edges of window panes within a sash.
sautes
noun, a dish of sautéed food.
resets
noun, an act or instance of setting again.
refute
verb (used with object), to prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge.
Somers
Monica
noun, a female given name.
scarce
Idioms, make oneself scarce, Informal. to depart, especially suddenly. to stay away; avoid.
mecate
noun, Southwestern U.S. a rope made of horsehair or sometimes maguey.
seines
noun, a fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, having floats at the upper edge and sinkers at the lower.
somni-
Scioto
noun, a river in central Ohio, flowing S to the Ohio River. 237 miles (382 km) long.
nonfat
adjective, without fat or fat solids; having the fat solids removed, as skim milk:
matri-
meccas
noun, Also, Makkah, Mekka. a city in and the capital of Hejaz, in W Saudi Arabia: birthplace of Muhammad; spiritual center of Islam.
Meerut
noun, a city in W Uttar Pradesh, in N India.
orcein
noun, a red dye, the principal coloring matter of cudbear and orchil, obtained by oxidizing an ammoniacal solution of orcinol.
storms
noun, a disturbance of the normal condition of the atmosphere, manifesting itself by winds of unusual force or direction, often accompanied by rain, snow, hail, thunder, and lightning, or flying sand or dust.
scents
noun, a distinctive odor, especially when agreeable:
semens
noun, the viscid, whitish fluid produced in the male reproductive organs, containing spermatozoa.
somite
noun, any of the longitudinal series of segments or parts into which the body of certain animals is divided; a metamere.
racist
noun, a person who believes in racism, the doctrine that one's own racial group is superior or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.
Monnet
noun, Jean [zhahn] /ʒɑ̃/ (Show IPA), 1888–1979, French economist: originator of the European Common Market.
Muscat
noun, a variety of grape having a pronounced sweet aroma and flavor, used for making wine and raisins.
menace
noun, something that threatens to cause evil, harm, injury, etc.; a threat:
mensas
noun, Also called altar slab, altar stone. the flat stone forming the top of the altar in a Roman Catholic church.
orates
verb (used with or without object), to deliver an oration; speak pompously; declaim.
scenic
noun, a photograph, graphic representation, etc., depicting natural scenery.
serais
noun, (in Eastern countries) a caravansary.
Roscoe
noun, a revolver or pistol.
sortie
noun, a rapid movement of troops from a besieged place to attack the besiegers.
scenas
noun, an extended operatic vocal solo, usually including an aria and a recitative.
monies
noun, a plural of money.
murine
noun, a murine rodent.
scato-
scarts
verb (used with or without object), to scratch, scrape, mark, or scar.
soccer
noun, a form of football played between two teams of 11 players, in which the ball may be advanced by kicking or by bouncing it off any part of the body but the arms and hands, except in the case of the goalkeepers, who may use their hands to catch, carry, throw, or stop the ball.
scarfs
noun, a long, broad strip of wool, silk, lace, or other material worn about the neck, shoulders, or head, for ornament or protection against cold, drafts, etc.; muffler.
scares
noun, a sudden fright or alarm, especially with little or no reason.
sinner
noun, a person who sins; transgressor.
scorns
noun, open or unqualified contempt; disdain:
seises
verb (used with or without object), Chiefly Law. seize.
oscine
noun, an oscine bird.
Sonoma
noun, a town in W California: center of wine-producing region.
rosins
noun, Chemistry. the yellowish to amber, translucent, hard, brittle, fragmented resin left after distilling the oil of turpentine from the crude oleoresin of the pine: used chiefly in making varnishes, varnish and paint driers, printing inks, and for rubbing on the bows of such string instruments as the violin.
remote
noun, Radio and Television. a broadcast, usually live, from a location outside a studio.
Marius
noun, Gaius, c155–86 b.c, Roman general and consul: opponent of Lucius Cornelius Sulla.
narco-
maroon
noun, (often initial capital letter) any of a group of blacks, descended from fugitive slaves of the 17th and 18th centuries, living in the West Indies and Guiana, especially in mountainous areas.
sensum
noun, sense datum (def 1).
strife
noun, vigorous or bitter conflict, discord, or antagonism:
ostium
noun, Anatomy, Zoology. a small opening or orifice, as at the end of the oviduct.
senses
noun, any of the faculties, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceive stimuli originating from outside or inside the body:
Marten
noun, any of several slender, chiefly arboreal carnivores of the genus Martes, of northern forests, having a long, glossy coat and bushy tail.
Nature
noun, the material world, especially as surrounding humankind and existing independently of human activities.
senors
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to sir or Mr., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a man. Abbreviation: Sr.
Nautes
noun, (in the Aeneid) an aged Trojan and advisor to Aeneas.
sonars
noun, a method for detecting and locating objects submerged in water by echolocation.
Marion
noun, Francis ("the Swamp Fox") 1732?–95, American Revolutionary general.
noises
noun, sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind:
screen
noun, a movable or fixed device, usually consisting of a covered frame, that provides shelter, serves as a partition, etc.
sifter
noun, a person or thing that sifts.
Sifnos
noun, Siphnos.
Naoise
noun, the husband of Deirdre and a nephew of Conchobar, by whom he was treacherously killed.
neaten
verb (used with object), to make neat:
otiose
adjective, being at leisure; idle; indolent.
mascon
noun, a massive concentration of high-density material beneath the surface of the moon.
remise
verb (used with object), to give up a claim to; surrender by deed.
Mascot
noun, an animal, person, or thing adopted by a group as its representative symbol and supposed to bring good luck:
siesta
noun, a midday or afternoon rest or nap, especially as taken in Spain and Latin America.
ossein
noun, the collagen of bone, remaining after the mineral matter has been removed by treatment with dilute acid.
rimose
adjective, full of crevices, chinks, or cracks.
masers
noun, a device for amplifying electromagnetic waves by stimulated emission of radiation.
Marist
noun, a member of a religious order founded in Lyons, France, in 1816 for missionary and educational work in the name of the Virgin Mary.
Marino
noun, Daniel Constantine ("Dan") born 1961, U.S. football player.
senufo
noun, a member of a group of indigenous people of Ivory Coast, Mali, and Burkina Faso, known for their music and art.
nation
noun, a large body of people, associated with a particular territory, that is sufficiently conscious of its unity to seek or to possess a government peculiarly its own:
nasion
noun, the intersection of the internasal suture with the nasofrontal suture in the midsagittal plane.
Maoris
noun, a member of the native Polynesian population of New Zealand.
scurfs
noun, the scales or small shreds of epidermis that are continually exfoliated from the skin.
Struma
noun, Pathology. goiter.
sonnet
noun, Prosody. a poem, properly expressive of a single, complete thought, idea, or sentiment, of 14 lines, usually in iambic pentameter, with rhymes arranged according to one of certain definite schemes, being in the strict or Italian form divided into a major group of 8 lines (the octave) followed by a minor group of 6 lines (the sestet), and in a common English form into 3 quatrains followed by a couplet.
Nasser
noun, Gamal Abdel [guh-mahl ab-doo l,, juh-] /gəˈmɑl ˈæb dʊl,, dʒə-/ (Show IPA), 1918–70, Egyptian military and political leader: prime minister of Egypt 1954–56; president of Egypt 1956–58; president of the United Arab Republic 1958–70.
Marcie
noun, a female given name, form of Marcia.
remiss
adjective, negligent, careless, or slow in performing one's duty, business, etc.:
nastic
adjective, of or showing sufficiently greater cellular force or growth on one side of an axis to change the form or position of the axis.
Marcos
noun, Ferdinand E(dralin) [ed-ruh-lin] /ˈɛd rə lɪn/ (Show IPA), 1917–1989, Philippine political leader: president 1965–86.
Marcus
noun, Saint. Also, Mark. died a.d. 336, pope 336.
Ossian
noun, a legendary hero and poet and son of Finn, who is supposed to have lived during the 3rd century a.d., represented in Gaelic poems and in imitations of them written by James Macpherson in the 18th century.
nasute
noun, a soldier termite characterized by a beaklike snout through which a sticky secretion repellent to other insects is emitted.
sonics
noun, the branch of science that deals with the practical applications of sound.
osteo-
screes
noun, a steep mass of detritus on the side of a mountain.
stroma
noun, Cell Biology. the supporting framework or matrix of a cell.
Rosita
noun, a female given name, Spanish form of Rose.
Strine
noun, Australian English.
sensor
noun, a mechanical device sensitive to light, temperature, radiation level, or the like, that transmits a signal to a measuring or control instrument.
marine
noun, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps.
rictus
noun, the gape of the mouth of a bird.
noesis
noun, (in Greek philosophy) the exercise of reason.
scrums
noun, a Rugby play in which, typically, three members of each team line up opposite one another with a group of two and a group of three players behind them, making an eight-person, three-two-three formation on each side; the ball is then rolled between the opposing front lines, the players of which stand with arms around a teammate's waist, meeting the opponent shoulder to shoulder, and attempt to kick the ball backward to a teammate.
narcos
noun, narc.
natron
noun, a mineral, hydrated sodium carbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅10H 2 O.
scrota
noun, the pouch of skin that contains the testes.
scrims
noun, a cotton or linen fabric of open weave used for bunting, curtains, etc.
Noetic
adjective, of or relating to the mind.
scries
verb (used without object), to use divination to discover hidden knowledge or future events, especially by means of a crystal ball.
Maseru
noun, a town in and the capital of Lesotho, in the NW part.
Nantes
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Loire-Atlantique, in W France, at the mouth of the Loire River.
matins
noun, (often initial capital letter) matins, Also, especially British, mattins. (usually used with a singular verb) Ecclesiastical. the first of the seven canonical hours. the service for it, properly beginning at midnight, but sometimes beginning at daybreak. Also called Morning Prayer. the service of public prayer, said in the morning, in the Anglican Church.
Master
noun, a person with the ability or power to use, control, or dispose of something:
rosets
noun, resin; rosin.
Senora
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to Mrs., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a married or older woman. Abbreviation: Sra.
Scotus
noun, John Duns, Duns Scotus, John.
sonant
noun, a speech sound that by itself makes a syllable or subordinates to itself the other sounds in the syllable; a syllabic sound (opposed to consonant).
retems
noun, a shrub, Retama raetam, of Syria and Arabia, having white flowers: said to be the juniper of the Old Testament.
osiers
noun, any of various willows, as the red osier, having tough, flexible twigs or branches that are used for wickerwork.
outman
verb (used with object), to surpass in manpower.
moonie
noun, a member or follower of the Unification Church.
Monroe
noun, Harriet, 1861?–1936, U.S. editor and poet.
sennit
noun, a flat, braided cordage, formed by plaiting strands of rope yarn or other fiber, used as small stuff aboard ships.
Neisse
noun, a river in N Europe, flowing N from the NW Czech Republic along part of the boundary between Germany and Poland to the Oder River. 145 miles (233 km) long.
nemat-
outran
verb, simple past tense of outrun.
scoto-
nacres
noun, mother-of-pearl.
Sonora
noun, a state in NW Mexico. 70,484 sq. mi. (182,555 sq. km). Capital: Hermosillo.
Osetic
adjective, noun, Ossetic.
Mastic
noun, Also called mastic tree, lentisk. a small Mediterranean tree, Pistacia lentiscus, of the cashew family, that is the source of an aromatic resin used in making varnish and adhesives.
nonces
noun, the present, or immediate, occasion or purpose (usually used in the phrase for the nonce).
Scotia
noun, a deep concave molding between two fillets, as in the Attic base.
masto-
sennet
noun, any of several small barracudas, as Sphyraena borealis (northern sennet) ranging along the eastern coast of North and Central America.
Sooner
noun, a person who settles on government land before it is legally opened to settlers in order to gain the choice of location.
simars
noun, Also, cymar. a loose, lightweight jacket or robe for women, fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries.
seracs
noun, a large irregularity of glacial ice, as a pinnacle found in glacial crevasses and formed by melting or movement of the ice.
rousts
verb (used with object), to rout, as from a place:
nooses
noun, a loop with a running knot, as in a snare, lasso, or hangman's halter, that tightens as the rope is pulled.
maters
noun, British Informal. mother1 .
sennas
noun, any plant, shrub, or tree belonging to the genus Cassia, of the legume family, having pinnate leaves and large clusters of flowers.
Scoter
noun, any of the large diving ducks of the genus Melanitta, inhabiting northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
massif
noun, a compact portion of a mountain range, containing one or more summits.
rouses
noun, a rousing.
necro-
retuse
adjective, having an obtuse or rounded apex with a shallow notch, as leaves.
Osorno
noun, a city in S Chile.
reuses
noun, a city in Catalonia, NE Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea.
socmen
noun, sokeman.
socman
noun, sokeman.
sienna
noun, a ferruginous earth used as a yellowish-brown pigment (raw sienna) or, after roasting in a furnace, as a reddish-brown pigment (burnt sienna)
scream
noun, a loud, sharp, piercing cry:
seisms
noun, an earthquake.
scrams
noun, the rapid shutdown of a nuclear reactor in an emergency.
seamen
noun, a person skilled in seamanship.
rinses
noun, an act or instance of rinsing.
ounces
noun, a unit of weight equal to 437.5 grains or 1/16 pound (28.35 grams) avoirdupois.
socio-
osmose
noun, osmosis.
stress
noun, importance attached to a thing: Synonyms: significance, meaning, emphasis, consequence; weight, value, worth.
masses
noun, a body of coherent matter, usually of indefinite shape and often of considerable size:
Nomura
noun, Kichisaburo [kee-chee-sah-boo-raw] /ˈki tʃiˈsɑ buˈrɔ/ (Show IPA), 1877–1964, Japanese diplomat.
scouts
noun, a soldier, warship, airplane, etc., employed in reconnoitering.
nectar
noun, the saccharine secretion of a plant, which attracts the insects or birds that pollinate the flower.
remans
verb (used with object), to man again; furnish with a fresh supply of personnel.
osmics
noun, the science dealing with the sense of smell.
nanism
noun, the condition of being unusually or abnormally small in size or stature; dwarfism.
Rosina
noun, a female given name, Italian form of Rose.
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.
nances
noun, Offensive. an effeminate male.
steams
noun, water in the form of an invisible gas or vapor.
ouster
noun, expulsion or removal from a place or position occupied:
Scouse
noun, a baked dish or stew made usually with meat and hardtack.
noctis
adjective, (in prescriptions) of the night.
scours
noun, the act of scouring.
rouens
noun, a city in and the capital of Seine-Maritime, in N France, on the Seine: famous cathedral; execution of Joan of Arc 1431.
Munsee
noun, a member of a North American Indian people, one of the Delaware group.
Onions
noun, Charles Talbut [tawl-buh t,, tal-] /ˈtɔl bət,, ˈtæl-/ (Show IPA), 1873–1965, English lexicographer and philologist.
Merino
noun, (often initial capital letter) one of a breed of sheep, raised originally in Spain, valued for their fine wool.
roncos
noun, any grunt of the genus Haemulon, especially H. parrai, the sailor's-choice, of West Indian waters.
Samson
noun, a judge of Israel famous for his great strength. Judges 13–16.
stanes
noun, adjective, adverb, verb (used with object), stone.
Remsen
noun, Ira, 1846–1927, U.S. chemist and educator.
motors
noun, a comparatively small and powerful engine, especially an internal-combustion engine in an automobile, motorboat, or the like.
recons
noun, reconnaissance.
samite
noun, a heavy silk fabric, sometimes interwoven with gold, worn in the Middle Ages.
romeos
noun, the romantic lover of Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
occas.
run-on
noun, run-on matter.
miscue
noun, Sports. a failure to execute a play, stroke, or maneuver properly; an error.
somat-
sector
noun, Geometry. a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle.
oaters
noun, a movie, television show, etc., about the frontier days of the U.S. West; western; horse opera.
steers
noun, Informal. a suggestion about a course of action; tip:
Samsun
noun, a city in N Turkey, in Asia.
motion
noun, the action or process of moving or of changing place or position; movement.
secant
noun, Geometry. an intersecting line, especially one intersecting a curve at two or more points.
ronion
noun, ronyon.
smarts
noun, a sharp local pain, usually superficial, as from a wound, blow, or sting.
Nicene
adjective, of or relating to Nicaea.
smears
noun, an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance, especially a dab of such a substance.
refect
verb (used with object), to refresh, especially with food or drink.
saints
noun, any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as such by the Christian Church, especially by canonization.
Miseno
noun, a cape in SW Italy, on the N shore of the Bay of Naples: ruins of ancient Misenum, a Roman naval station and resort.
snorts
noun, the act or sound of snorting.
misers
noun, a person who lives in wretched circumstances in order to save and hoard money.
Ronnie
noun, a male or female given name, form of Ronald or Veronica.
recti-
saices
noun, syce.
occurs
verb (used without object), to happen; take place; come to pass:
Rennie
noun, John, 1761–1821, Scottish engineer.
snores
noun, the act, instance, or sound of snoring.
mounts
noun, the act or a manner of mounting.
Norton
noun, Charles Eliot, 1827–1908, U.S. scholar.
mousse
noun, Cookery. a sweetened dessert with whipped cream as a base, often stabilized with gelatin and chilled in a mold: an aspic, unsweetened and containing meat, vegetables, or fish:
mouses
noun, any of numerous small Old World rodents of the family Muridae, especially of the genus Mus, introduced widely in other parts of the world.
sanies
noun, a thin, often greenish, serous fluid that is discharged from ulcers, wounds, etc.
sterns
noun, the after part of a vessel (often opposed to stem).
rentes
noun, revenue or income, or the instrument evidencing a right to such periodic receipts.
recast
noun, a recasting.
Moreen
noun, a heavy fabric of wool, or wool and cotton, with a ribbed face and a moiré finish, used for curtains, petticoats, etc.
minuet
noun, a slow, stately dance in triple meter, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.
mouser
noun, an animal that catches mice:
Romans
noun, an Epistle of the New Testament, written by Paul to the Christian community in Rome. Abbreviation: Rom.
Nostoc
noun, any freshwater, blue-green alga of the genus Nostoc, often occurring in jellylike colonies in moist places.
mourns
verb (used with object), to feel or express sorrow or grief over (misfortune, loss, or anything regretted); deplore.
minute
noun, the sixtieth part (1/60) of an hour; sixty seconds.
serein
noun, fine rain falling after sunset from a sky in which no clouds are visible.
recite
verb (used with object), to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner:
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.
Sterne
noun, Laurence, 1713–68, English clergyman and novelist.
steric
adjective, of or relating to the spatial relationships of atoms in a molecule.
steres
neuter
noun, Grammar. the neuter gender. a noun of that gender. another element marking that gender. an intransitive verb.
Recent
noun, Also called Holocene. (initial capital letter) Geology. the Recent Epoch or Series.
recess
noun, temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity.
moires
noun, any moiré fabric.
niters
noun, potassium nitrate.
Senate
noun, an assembly or council of citizens having the highest deliberative functions in a government, especially a legislative assembly of a state or nation.
run-in
noun, a quarrel; argument.
Recife
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Pernambuco province, in NE Brazil.
Moesia
noun, an ancient country in S Europe, S of the Danube and N of ancient Thrace and Macedonia: later a Roman province.
Moerae
plural noun, the Fates.
morion
noun, an open helmet of the 16th and early 17th centuries, worn by common soldiers and usually having a flat or turned-down brim and a crest from front to back.
smites
Idioms, smite hip and thigh. hip1 (def 9).
Mouton
noun, sheepskin that has been processed to resemble another fur, especially seal or beaver.
Ruston
noun, a city in N Louisiana.
morons
noun, Informal. a person who is notably stupid or lacking in good judgment:
Moroni
noun, a town in and the capital of the Comoros.
series
noun, a group or a number of related or similar things, events, etc., arranged or occurring in temporal, spatial, or other order or succession; sequence.
rutins
noun, a bright yellow or greenish-yellow substance, C 27 H 30 O 16 , obtained chiefly from buckwheat, and used in the treatment of capillary fragility.
steno-
Nueces
noun, a river in S Texas, flowing SE to Corpus Christi Bay, on the Gulf of Mexico. 338 miles (545 km) long.
rooses
verb (used with or without object), praise.
nuance
noun, a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.
reests
verb (used with object), to cure, smoke, or dry (meat or fish).
miters
noun, the official headdress of a bishop in the Western Church, in its modern form a tall cap with a top deeply cleft crosswise, the outline of the front and back resembling that of a pointed arch.
mitres
noun, Bartolomé [bahr-taw-law-me] /ˌbɑr tɔ lɔˈmɛ/ (Show IPA), 1821–1906, Argentine soldier, statesman, and author: president of Argentina 1862–68.
sneers
noun, a look or expression of derision, scorn, or contempt.
Snefru
noun, flourished c2920 b.c, Egyptian ruler of the 4th dynasty.
roosts
noun, a perch upon which birds or fowls rest at night.
secret
noun, something that is or is kept secret, hidden, or concealed.
steins
noun, a mug, usually earthenware, especially for beer.
rustic
noun, a country person.
notion
noun, a general understanding; vague or imperfect conception or idea of something:
renins
noun, a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys that is involved in the release of angiotensin.
snoose
noun, finely powdered tobacco; snuff.
Russo-
stares
noun, a staring gaze; a fixed look with the eyes wide open:
snoots
noun, Slang. the nose.
Nissan
noun, Nisan.
rosace
noun, rosette (def 3).
reface
verb (used with object), to renew, restore, or repair the face or surface of (buildings, stone, etc.).
Russia
noun, Also called Russian Empire. Russian Rossiya. a former empire in E Europe and N and W Asia: overthrown by the Russian Revolution 1917. Capital: St. Petersburg (1703–1917).
Noumea
noun, a city in and the capital of New Caledonia, on the SW coast.
Nistru
noun, Romanian name of Dniester.
stenos
noun, a stenographer.
morose
adjective, gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood.
seccos
noun, fresco secco.
sacrum
noun, a bone resulting from the fusion of two or more vertebrae between the lumbar and the coccygeal regions, in humans being composed usually of five fused vertebrae and forming the posterior wall of the pelvis.
rectos
mosses
noun, any tiny, leafy-stemmed, flowerless plant of the class Musci, reproducing by spores and growing in tufts, sods, or mats on moist ground, tree trunks, rocks, etc.
rectum
noun, the comparatively straight, terminal section of the intestine, ending in the anus.
Niemen
noun, a river in the W Soviet Union in Europe, flowing into the Baltic: called Memel in its lower course. 565 miles (910 km) long.
misrun
noun, an incomplete casting, the metal of which has solidified prematurely.
secern
verb (used with object), to discriminate or distinguish in thought.
nutria
noun, the coypu.
MOSFET
noun, Electronics. metal oxide semiconducter field-effect transistor.
nurses
noun, a person formally educated and trained in the care of the sick or infirm. Compare nurse-midwife, nurse-practitioner, physician's assistant, practical nurse, registered nurse.
Mosaic
noun, a picture or decoration made of small, usually colored pieces of inlaid stone, glass, etc.
misses
noun, a failure to hit something.
Morton
noun, Jelly Roll (Ferdinand Morton) 1885–1941, U.S. jazz pianist, composer, and band leader.
nuncio
noun, a diplomatic representative of the pope at a foreign court or capital: equal in status to an ambassador.
snares
noun, a device, often consisting of a noose, for capturing small game.
sacro-
misuse
noun, wrong or improper use; misapplication.
numis.
numina
noun, plural of numen.
missus
noun, missis.
Russes
noun, a Russian.
soiree
noun, an evening party or social gathering, especially one held for a particular purpose:
rennet
noun, the lining membrane of the fourth stomach of a calf or of the stomach of certain other young animals.
Mister
noun, (initial capital letter) a conventional title of respect for a man, prefixed to the name and to certain official designations (usually written as the abbreviation Mr.).
rectus
noun, any of several straight muscles, as of the abdomen, thigh, eye, etc.
roomie
noun, roommate.
recuse
verb (used with object), to reject or challenge (a judge or juror) as disqualified to act, especially because of interest or bias.
serifs
noun, a smaller line used to finish off a main stroke of a letter, as at the top and bottom of M.
softie
noun, softy.
notice
noun, an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning:
Rennes
noun, a city in and the capital of Ille-et-Vilaine, in NW France: former capital of Brittany; scene of trial of Alfred Dreyfus, 1899.
octroi
noun, (formerly especially in France and Italy) a local tax levied on certain articles, such as foodstuffs, on their entry into a city.
Oeneus
noun, a king of Calydon believed to have been the first man to cultivate grapes.
Munroe
noun, Charles Edward, 1849–1938, U.S. chemist.
Sirena
noun, a female given name.
mucosa
noun, mucous membrane.
messan
noun, a lap dog; small pet dog.
Noreen
noun, a female given name, Irish diminutive of Nora.
Ramses
noun, the name of several kings of ancient Egypt.
refuse
noun, something that is discarded as worthless or useless; rubbish; trash; garbage.
ramson
noun, a garlic, Allium ursinum, having broad leaves.
sasses
noun, stewed fruit; fruit sauce.
Season
noun, one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter), beginning astronomically at an equinox or solstice, but geographically at different dates in different climates.
norias
noun, a device consisting of a series of buckets on a wheel, used in Spain and the East for raising water.
messes
noun, a dirty, untidy, or disordered condition:
sasins
noun, blackbuck.
mucors
noun, any phycomycetous fungus of the genus Mucor, that forms a furry coating on foodstuffs and dead and decaying vegetable matter.
Saseno
noun, an island off the W coast of Albania, at the entrance to Valona Bay: belongs to Albania. 2 sq. mi. (5 sq. km).
soften
verb (used with object), to make soft or softer.
resent
verb (used with object), to feel or show displeasure or indignation at (a person, act, remark, etc.) from a sense of injury or insult.
Sarton
noun, May, 1912–95, U.S. poet, novelist, and playwright.
ranees
noun, the wife of a rajah.
messin
noun, messan.
serous
adjective, resembling serum; of a watery nature.
mucins
noun, any of a class of glycoproteins found in saliva, gastric juice, etc., that form viscous solutions and act as lubricants or protectants on external and internal surfaces of the body.
Ransom
noun, the redemption of a prisoner, slave, or kidnapped person, of captured goods, etc., for a price.
sirens
noun, Classical Mythology. one of several sea nymphs, part woman and part bird, who lure mariners to destruction by their seductive singing.
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.
source
noun, any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin:
remits
noun, Law. a transfer of the record of an action from one tribunal to another, particularly from an appellate court to the court of original jurisdiction.
souses
noun, an act of sousing.
sarsen
noun, any of numerous large sandstone blocks or fragments found in south-central England, probably remnants of eroded Tertiary beds.
Sarnen
noun, a town in and the capital of Obwalden, in central Switzerland, E of Bern.
sarees
noun, sari.
sateen
noun, a strong cotton fabric constructed in satin weave and having a lustrous face.
sirees
noun, sirree.
sarco-
Nessie
noun, Loch Ness monster.
merits
noun, claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth.
munite
verb (used with object), to fortify.
sesame
noun, a tropical, herbaceous plant, Sesamum indicum, whose small oval seeds are edible and yield an oil.
russet
noun, yellowish brown, light brown, or reddish brown.
Siouan
noun, an American Indian language family formerly widespread from Saskatchewan to the lower Mississippi, also found in the Virginia and Carolina piedmont, and including Catawba, Crow, Dakota, Hidatsa, Mandan, Osage, and Winnebago.
seance
noun, a meeting in which a spiritualist attempts to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Muncie
noun, a city in E Indiana.
soucar
noun, a Hindu banker.
raises
noun, an increase in amount, as of wages:
sauces
noun, any preparation, usually liquid or semiliquid, eaten as a gravy or as a relish accompanying food.
merous
stoner
noun, Slang. a person who is habitually high on drugs, especially marijuana, or alcohol; a person who is usually stoned.
muftis
noun, civilian clothes, in contrast with military or other uniforms, or as worn by a person who usually wears a uniform.
nesses
noun, a headland; promontory; cape.
Mersin
noun, a seaport in S Turkey, on the NW coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
mesons
noun, Physics. any hadron, or strongly interacting particle, other than a baryon. Mesons are bosons, having spins of 0, 1, 2, …, and, unlike baryons, do not obey a conservation law.
ramets
noun, an individual of a clone.
saucer
noun, a small, round, shallow dish to hold a cup.
ramose
adjective, having many branches.
Soares
noun, Mário [mah-ryoo] /ˈmɑ ryʊ/ (Show IPA), born 1924, Portuguese statesman: prime minister 1976–78, 1983–85; president 1986–96.
softas
noun, a Turkish Muslim theological student.
Nessus
noun, a centaur who, on attempting to seduce Deianira, the wife of Hercules, was shot by Hercules with a poisoned arrow. Before Nessus died, he gave to Deianira the poisoned tunic that ultimately caused Hercules' death.
Monera
noun, a taxonomic kingdom of prokaryotic organisms that typically reproduce by asexual budding or fission and have a nutritional mode of absorption, photosynthesis, or chemosynthesis, comprising the bacteria, blue-green algae, and various primitive pathogens.
Merton
noun, Robert King, 1910–2003, U.S. sociologist.
Saturn
noun, an ancient Roman god of agriculture, the consort of Ops, believed to have ruled the earth during an age of happiness and virtue, identified with the Greek god Cronus.
Nestor
noun, the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War and a king of Pylos.
satori
noun, sudden enlightenment.
satire
noun, the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc.
satins
noun, a fabric in a warp-effect or filling-effect satin weave, as acetate, rayon, nylon, or silk, often having a glossy face and a soft, slippery texture.
ramous
adjective, ramose.
Monaco
noun, a principality on the Mediterranean coast, bordering SE France. ½ sq. mi. (1.3 sq. km).
souter
noun, a person who makes or repairs shoes; cobbler; shoemaker.
Renton
noun, a city in W Washington, near Seattle.
refine
Verb phrases, refine on/upon, to improve by inserting finer distinctions, superior elements, etc.:
Sanusi
noun, a member of an Islamic brotherhood established among the anticolonial Bedouins of North Africa.
neuro-
Santos
noun, a seaport in S Brazil: world's largest coffee-exporting port.
MSCons
nitres
noun, niter.
reseau
noun, a network.
secure
adjective, free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
stains
noun, a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
reason
noun, a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.:
stamen
noun, the pollen-bearing organ of a flower, consisting of the filament and the anther.
neuron
noun, Cell Biology. a specialized, impulse-conducting cell that is the functional unit of the nervous system, consisting of the cell body and its processes, the axon and dendrites.
sitars
noun, a lute of India with a small, pear-shaped body and a long, broad, fretted neck.
serine
noun, a crystalline amino acid, HOCH 2 CH(NH 2)COOH, found in many proteins and obtained by the hydrolysis of sericin, the protein constituting silk gum. Symbol: S. Abbreviation: Ser;
reseat
verb (used with object), to provide with a new seat or new seats.
micros
noun, anything extremely small in scope or capability.
stance
noun, the position or bearing of the body while standing:
minces
noun, something cut up very small; mincemeat.
santir
noun, a Persian musical instrument resembling a dulcimer.
recant
verb (used with object), to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion, etc.), especially formally; retract.
miners
noun, Also called mineworker. a person who works in a mine, especially a commercial mine producing coal or metallic ores.
sitcom
noun, situation comedy.
Santee
noun, a city in SW California.
Sansom
noun, a male given name, form of Samson.
nitons
noun, (formerly) radon. Symbol: Nt.
Moreau
noun, Gustave [gys-tav] /güsˈtav/ (Show IPA), 1826–98, French painter.
sansei
noun, a grandchild of Japanese immigrants to the U.S. or Canada.
Minoan
noun, a native or inhabitant of ancient Crete.
rescue
noun, the act of rescuing.
Oenone
noun, a nymph of Mount Ida who was the wife of Paris, but was deserted by him for Helen.
Sister
noun, a female offspring having both parents in common with another offspring; female sibling.
stacc.
serosa
noun, Embryology, Zoology. the chorion. a similar membrane in insects and other lower invertebrates.
metros
noun, the underground electric railway of Paris, France, Montreal, Canada, Washington, D.C., and other cities.
ratine
noun, a loosely woven fabric made with nubby or knotty yarns.
meteor
noun, Astronomy. a meteoroid that has entered the earth's atmosphere. a transient fiery streak in the sky produced by a meteoroid passing through the earth's atmosphere; a shooting star or bolide.
seater
noun, a person or thing that seats.
meters
noun, the fundamental unit of length in the metric system, equivalent to 39.37 U.S. inches, originally intended to be, and being very nearly, equal to one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the pole measured on a meridian: defined from 1889 to 1960 as the distance between two lines on a platinum-iridium bar (the “International Prototype Meter”) preserved at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures near Paris; from 1960 to 1983 defined as 1,650,763.73 wavelengths of the orange-red radiation of krypton 86 under specified conditions; and now defined as 1/299,792,458 of the distance light travels in a vacuum in one second. Abbreviation: m.
metier
noun, a field of work; occupation, trade, or profession.
rumens
noun, the first stomach of ruminating animals, lying next to the reticulum.
stasis
noun, the state of equilibrium or inactivity caused by opposing equal forces.
resect
verb (used with object), to do a resection on.
ration
noun, a fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage:
netman
noun, a tennis player.
me-too
adjective, Slang. characterized by or involving me-tooism:
metric
noun, Often, metrics. a standard for measuring or evaluating something, especially one that uses figures or statistics:
ratoon
noun, a sprout or shoot from the root of a plant, especially a sugarcane, after it has been cropped.
metro-
nitro-
refits
noun, an act of refitting.
stomas
noun, Also, stomate. Botany. any of various small apertures, especially one of the minute orifices or slits in the epidermis of leaves, stems, etc., through which gases are exchanged.
stoics
noun, a member or adherent of the Stoic school of philosophy.
netmen
noun, a tennis player.
sermon
noun, a discourse for the purpose of religious instruction or exhortation, especially one based on a text of Scripture and delivered by a member of the clergy as part of a religious service.
omenta
noun, a fold of the peritoneum connecting the stomach and the abdominal viscera forming a protective and supportive covering.
neumes
noun, any of various symbols representing from one to four notes, used in the musical notation of the Middle Ages but now employed solely in the notation of Gregorian chant in the liturgical books of the Roman Catholic Church.
Norman
noun, a member of that branch of the Northmen or Scandinavians who in the 10th century conquered Normandy.
morass
noun, a tract of low, soft, wet ground.
serins
noun, a small finch, Serinus serinus, of Europe and northern Africa, closely related to the canary.
stimes
noun, the smallest bit; a drop, taste, or glimpse.
Sisera
noun, the commander of the Canaanite army of King Jabin: killed by Jael. Judges 4:17–22.
micro-
micron
noun, Also called micrometer. the millionth part of a meter. Symbol: μ, mu.
re-act
verb (used with object), to act or perform again.
Octans
noun, the Octant, a southern constellation that contains the south celestial pole.
Cuenca
noun, a city in SW Ecuador.
manure
noun, excrement, especially of animals, or other refuse used as fertilizer.
Cretan
noun, a native or inhabitant of Crete.
Cronus
noun, a Titan, son of Uranus and Gaea, who was dethroned by his son Zeus.
Cronin
noun, A(rchibald) J(oseph) 1896–1981, Scottish novelist and physician in the U.S.
CRONIC
noun, very potent marijuana.
crones
noun, a withered, witchlike old woman.
crofts
noun, a small farm, especially one worked by a tenant.
Crocus
noun, any of the small, bulbous plants of the genus Crocus, of the iris family, cultivated for their showy, solitary flowers, which are among the first to bloom in the spring.
Crista
noun, a crest or ridge.
Crinum
noun, any of the tropical and subtropical bulbous plants constituting the genus Crinum, of the amaryllis family, usually having umbels of large, showy flowers.
Crimea
noun, the, a peninsula in SE Ukraine, between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
Creuse
noun, a department in central France. 2165 sq. mi. (5605 sq. km). Capital: Guéret.
Creusa
noun, the bride to be of Jason, slain by Medea.
cretin
noun, a person suffering from cretinism.
crests
noun, the highest part of a hill or mountain range; summit.
cross-
traces
noun, a surviving mark, sign, or evidence of the former existence, influence, or action of some agent or event; vestige:
cremes
noun, cream.
create
adjective, Archaic. created.
crease
noun, a ridge or groove produced in anything by folding, heat, pressure, etc.; fold; furrow.
creams
noun, the fatty part of milk, which rises to the surface when the liquid is allowed to stand unless homogenized.
craton
noun, a relatively rigid and immobile region of continental portions of the earth's crust.
crates
noun, a slatted wooden box or framework for packing, shopping, or storing fruit, furniture, glassware, crockery, etc.
crasis
noun, composition; constitution; makeup.
trains
noun, Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
crafts
noun, an art, trade, or occupation requiring special skill, especially manual skill:
couter
noun, a piece of plate armor for the elbow.
Cousin
noun, Also called first cousin, full cousin. the son or daughter of an uncle or aunt. See also second cousin, removed (def 2).
courts
noun, Law. a place where justice is administered. a judicial tribunal duly constituted for the hearing and determination of cases. a session of a judicial assembly.
manuf.
Crosse
noun, a long-handled racket used in the game of lacrosse.
counts
noun, the act of counting; enumeration; reckoning; calculation:
torsos
noun, the trunk of the human body.
Curtin
noun, John, 1885–1945, Australian statesman: prime minister 1941–45.
curses
noun, the expression of a wish that misfortune, evil, doom, etc., befall a person, group, etc.
torose
adjective, Botany. cylindrical, with swellings or constrictions at intervals; knobbed.
curite
noun, a radioactive uranium mineral, Pb 2 U 5 O 17 ·4H 2 O, with adamantine luster, occurring as reddish-brown to deep-yellow needle-shaped crystals, formed by alteration of uraninite.
curios
noun, any unusual article, object of art, etc., valued as a curiosity.
curets
noun, a scoop-shaped surgical instrument for removing tissue from body cavities, as the uterus.
curate
noun, Chiefly British. a member of the clergy employed to assist a rector or vicar.
torses
noun, a wreath of twisted silks of two alternating tinctures, usually a metal and a color, depicted supporting a crest or coronet, often upon a helmet.
cunner
noun, a small wrasse, Tautogolabrus adspersus, common in North Atlantic coastal waters of the U.S.
cumins
noun, a small plant, Cuminum cyminum, of the parsley family, bearing aromatic, seedlike fruit, used in cookery and medicine.
cumene
noun, a colorless and toxic liquid, C 9 H 12 , soluble in alcohol: used as a solvent and in the production of phenol and acetone.
cuisse
noun, a piece of armor or padding for protecting the thigh.
cuesta
noun, a long, low ridge with a relatively steep face or escarpment on one side and a long, gentle slope on the other.
Rustin
noun, Bayard [bey-erd] /ˈbeɪ ərd/ (Show IPA), 1910–1987, U.S. civil rights leader.
Croton
noun, any of numerous chiefly tropical plants constituting the genus Croton, of the spurge family, several species of which, as C. tiglium, have important medicinal properties.
cueist
noun, a billiard player.
tosses
noun, an act or instance of tossing.
toucan
noun, any of several usually brightly colored, fruit-eating birds of the family Ramphastidae, of tropical America, having a very large bill.
cteno-
C-star
noun, carbon star.
Crusoe
noun, Robinson, Robinson Crusoe.
cruise
noun, the act of cruising.
cruets
noun, a glass bottle, especially one for holding vinegar, oil, etc., for the table.
Crucis
noun, genitive of Crux.
cruces
noun, a plural of crux.
touses
noun, a commotion; rumpus.
croute
noun, crust.
Crouse
noun, Russel, 1893–1966, U.S. dramatist.
course
noun, a direction or route taken or to be taken.
trance
noun, a half-conscious state, seemingly between sleeping and waking, in which ability to function voluntarily may be suspended.
cusecs
noun, a unit of flow of one cubic foot per second.
COMSAT
noun, (often lowercase) a communications satellite.
contes
plural, Trademark. a brand of crayon made of graphite and clay, usually in black, red, or brown.
Conroe
noun, a town in E Texas.
Connor
noun, Ralph (Charles William Gordon) 1860–1937, Canadian novelist and clergyman.
Connie
noun, a female given name, form of Constance.
Conium
noun, the poison hemlock, Conium maculatum.
conies
noun, the fur of a rabbit, especially when dyed to simulate Hudson seal.
conics
noun, the branch of geometry that deals with conic sections.
confit
noun, duck or goose cooked in its own fat and preserved.
confer
verb (used with object), to bestow upon as a gift, favor, honor, etc.:
concur
verb (used without object), to accord in opinion; agree:
Conant
noun, James Bryant, 1893–1978, U.S. chemist and educator: president of Harvard University 1933–53.
comtes
noun, count2 .
comose
adjective, hairy; comate.
contos
noun, a money of account of Portugal and Cape Verde, equal to 1000 escudos.
treens
noun, treenware.
comfit
noun, a candy containing a nut or piece of fruit.
comers
noun, Informal. a person or thing that is progressing well or is very promising:
comate
noun, a mate or companion.
tremie
noun, a funnellike device lowered into water to deposit concrete.
coitus
noun, sexual intercourse, especially between a man and a woman.
coerce
verb (used with object), to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition:
coeno-
cocoon
noun, the silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects, as silkworms, serving as a covering while they are in the pupal stage.
cocoas
noun, a powder made from roasted, husked, and ground seeds of the cacao, Theobroma cacao, from which much of the fat has been removed.
triacs
noun, a type of thyristor designed for electronic control of the current supplied to a circuit, used especially in dimmers for lighting systems.
coatis
noun, any tropical American carnivore of the genus Nasua, related to the raccoon, having an elongated body, long, ringed tail, and a slender, flexible snout.
Coates
noun, Eric, 1886–1957, English violist and composer.
contin
contr.
costo-
transe
noun, a passageway, as a hallway, alley, or the like.
Coster
noun, costermonger.
COSTAR
noun, a performer, especially an actor or actress, who shares star billing with another.
trans.
cossie
noun, a bathing suit; bathers.
cosset
noun, a lamb brought up without its dam; pet lamb.
COSMOS
noun, the world or universe regarded as an orderly, harmonious system.
cosmo-
COSMIC
adjective, of or relating to the cosmos:
COSINE
noun, Trigonometry. (in a right triangle) the ratio of the side adjacent to a given angle to the hypotenuse. the sine of the complement of a given angle or arc. Abbreviation: cos.
Cosimo
noun, Piero di [pee-air-oh di;; Italian pye-raw dee] /piˈɛər oʊ dɪ;; Italian ˈpyɛ rɔ di/ (Show IPA), Piero di Cosimo.
cosies
noun, a padded covering for a teapot, chocolate pot, etc., to retain the heat.
cosets
noun, a subset of a group, formed by the consistent operation of a given element of the group on the left or right of all the elements of a subgroup of the group.
cosecs
noun, cosecant.
Coruna
noun, La Coruña.
conure
noun, any of several long-tailed New World parrots, especially of the genus Aratinga, certain species of which are kept as pets.
Cortes
noun, (in Spain or Portugal) the two houses constituting the national legislative body.
corset
noun, Sometimes, corsets. a close-fitting undergarment, stiffened with whalebone or similar material and often capable of being tightened by lacing, enclosing the trunk: worn, especially by women, to shape and support the body; stays.
corses
noun, corpse.
corona
noun, a white or colored circle or set of concentric circles of light seen around a luminous body, especially around the sun or moon.
CORNET
noun, Music. a valved wind instrument of the trumpet family.
cornea
noun, the transparent anterior part of the external coat of the eye covering the iris and the pupil and continuous with the sclera.
corium
noun, Anatomy, Zoology. dermis.
corita
noun, a boat resembling a large, woven basket, used by Indians of the southwestern U.S.
Corfam
cootie
noun, a louse, especially one affecting humans, as the body louse, head louse, or pubic louse.
Cooter
noun, Chiefly Southern U.S. any of several large aquatic turtles of the southern U.S. and northern Mexico.
cooner
noun, coon dog.
cooees
noun, a prolonged, shrill, clear call or cry used as a signal by Australian Aborigines and adopted by the settlers in the country.
Curtis
noun, Benjamin Robbins, 1809–74, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1851–57; resigned in dissent over Dred Scott case.
cusses
noun, curse word; oath.
trices
noun, a very short time; an instant:
Tereus
noun, a Thracian prince, the husband of Procne, who raped his sister-in-law Philomela and was changed into a hoopoe as a punishment.
faerie
noun, the imaginary land of the fairies; fairyland.
faeces
noun, feces.
factum
noun, a statement of the facts in a controversy or legal case.
Factor
noun, one of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation:
facsim
terais
noun, a marshy lowland area in N India and S Nepal, between the Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas.
facies
noun, general appearance, as of an animal or vegetable group.
facets
noun, one of the small, polished plane surfaces of a cut gem.
facete
adjective, facetious.
facers
noun, a person or thing that faces.
terces
noun, tierce (def 3).
Teresa
noun, Mother (Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu) 1910–97, Albanian nun: Nobel Peace Prize 1979 for work in the slums of Calcutta, India.
Eunice
noun, a city in S central Louisiana.
famine
noun, extreme and general scarcity of food, as in a country or a large geographical area.
ternes
noun, terne metal.
Tessie
noun, a female given name, form of Theresa.
Tessin
noun, French and German name of Ticino.
estrus
noun, Also, estrum [es-truh m] /ˈɛs trəm/ (Show IPA), oestrus. the period of heat or rut; the period of maximum sexual receptivity of the female.
Estrin
noun, estrone.
estocs
noun, a thrusting sword of the 13th–17th centuries having a long, narrow blade of rectangular section.
esters
noun, a compound produced by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol with the elimination of a molecule of water, as ethyl acetate, C 4 H 8 O 2 , or dimethyl sulfate, C 2 H 6 SO 4 .
essoin
noun, (in England) an excuse for nonappearance in a court of law at the prescribed time.
tierce
noun, an old measure of capacity equivalent to one third of a pipe, or 42 wine gallons.
Timaru
noun, a seaport on the E coast of South Island, in S New Zealand.
Esenin
noun, Sergey Aleksandrovich [Russian syir-gyey uh-lyi-ksahn-druh-vyich] /Russian syɪrˈgyeɪ ʌ lyɪˈksɑn drə vyɪtʃ/ (Show IPA), Yesenin, Sergey Aleksandrovich.
escort
noun, a group of persons, or a single person, accompanying another or others for protection, guidance, or courtesy:
escent
faints
noun, the impure spirit produced in the first and last stages of the distillation of whiskey.
famous
adjective, having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: Synonyms: famed, notable, illustrious. Antonyms: unknown, obscure.
timers
noun, a person or thing that times.
faucet
noun, any device for controlling the flow of liquid from a pipe or the like by opening or closing an orifice; tap; cock.
Fenian
noun, a member of an Irish revolutionary organization founded in New York in 1858, which worked for the establishment of an independent Irish republic.
fences
noun, a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of posts and wire or wood, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary.
fencer
noun, a person who practices the art of fencing with a sword, foil, etc.
femto-
tenace
noun, a sequence of two high cards of the same suit that lack an intervening card to be in consecutive order, as the ace and queen.
tenaim
noun, the terms of a Jewish marriage, as the wedding date, amount of the bride's dowry, etc., or an agreement containing such terms, made by the parents of an engaged couple at the engagement party.
feists
noun, Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. a small mongrel dog, especially one that is ill-tempered; cur; mutt.
feints
noun, a movement made in order to deceive an adversary; an attack aimed at one place or point merely as a distraction from the real place or point of attack:
tenias
noun, taenia.
feasts
noun, any rich or abundant meal:
Tenner
noun, a 10-dollar bill.
tennis
noun, a game played on a rectangular court by two players or two pairs of players equipped with rackets, in which a ball is driven back and forth over a low net that divides the court in half.
tenons
noun, a projection formed on the end of a timber or the like for insertion into a mortise of the same dimensions.
fauces
noun, Anatomy. the cavity at the back of the mouth, leading into the pharynx.
tenure
noun, the holding or possessing of anything:
fatsos
noun, a fat person (used as a term of address).
tenrec
noun, any of several insectivorous mammals of the family Tenrecidae, of Madagascar, having a long, pointed snout, certain species of which are spiny and tailless.
fasten
verb (used with object), to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
fasces
noun, a bundle of rods containing an ax with the blade projecting, borne before Roman magistrates as an emblem of official power.
tensas
noun, a river in NE Louisiana, flowing S to the Ouachita River. 250 miles (402 km) long.
tenses
noun, a category of verbal inflection that serves chiefly to specify the time of the action or state expressed by the verb.
tenson
noun, a Provençal poem taking the form of a dialogue or debate between two rival troubadours.
tensor
noun, Anatomy. a muscle that stretches or tightens some part of the body.
fantom
noun, an apparition or specter.
fanons
noun, a maniple.
Fannie
noun, a female given name, form of Frances.
fanion
noun, a small flag, originally carried by military brigades, used by soldiers and surveyors as a positional marker.
tenuis
noun, an unaspirated, voiceless plosive.
Escaut
noun, French name of Scheldt.
eructs
verb (used with or without object), to belch forth, as gas from the stomach.
Custer
noun, George Armstrong [ahrm-strawng,, -strong] /ˈɑrm strɔŋ,, -strɒŋ/ (Show IPA), 1839–76, U.S. general and Indian fighter.
ecrase
adjective, (of leather) crushed to produce a grained effect.
encase
verb (used with object), to enclose in or as in a case:
tissue
noun, Biology. an aggregate of similar cells and cell products forming a definite kind of structural material with a specific function, in a multicellular organism.
enates
noun, a person related on one's mother's side. Compare agnate, cognate.
enamor
verb (used with object), to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and followed by of or sometimes with):
enacts
verb (used with object), to make into an act or statute:
tmesis
noun, the interpolation of one or more words between the parts of a compound word, as be thou ware for beware.
Tocsin
noun, a signal, especially of alarm, sounded on a bell or bells.
emotes
verb (used without object), to show or pretend emotion:
toe-in
noun, the slight forward convergence given to the front wheels of an automobile to improve steering qualities.
emetic
noun, an emetic medicine or agent.
emesis
noun, vomitus.
toneme
noun, a phoneme consisting of a contrastive feature of tone in a tone language:
toners
noun, a person or thing that tones.
Ecorse
noun, a city in SE Michigan, near Detroit.
encore
noun, a demand, as by applause, for a repetition of a song, act, etc., or for a performance of a number or piece additional to those on a program, or for a reappearance by the performers, as at the end of a concert, recital, etc.
tonner
noun, something having a specified weight in tons (used in combination):
ecesis
noun, the establishment of an immigrant plant in a new environment.
ecarte
noun, a card game for two players.
tonnes
noun, metric ton.
Easton
noun, a city in E Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River.
Easter
noun, an annual Christian festival in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, as calculated according to tables based in Western churches on the Gregorian calendar and in Orthodox churches on the Julian calendar.
easies
noun, a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter E.
easier
noun, a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter E.
Tories
noun, a member of the Conservative Party in Great Britain or Canada.
cut-in
noun, Movies. a still, as of a scene or an object, inserted in a film and interrupting the action or continuity:
Torino
noun, Turin.
custos
noun, (italics) Latin. a custodian.
custom
noun, a habitual practice; the usual way of acting in given circumstances.
Encina
noun, the live oak, Quercus virginiana.
tisane
noun, (italics) French. aromatic or herb-flavored tea.
Timour
noun, Tamerlane.
eonian
adjective, aeonian.
eroto-
erotic
noun, an erotic poem.
Ernest
noun, a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “vigor, intent.”.
Ermine
noun, an Old World weasel, Mustela erminea, having in its winter color phase a white coat with black at the tip of the tail. Compare stoat.
tineas
noun, any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.
tinman
noun, a tinsmith.
ericas
noun, any of numerous low-growing evergreen shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Erica, of the heath family, including several species of heather.
tinmen
noun, a tinsmith.
erects
adjective, upright in position or posture:
tinner
noun, a tinsmith.
erases
verb (used with object), to rub or scrape out, as letters or characters written, engraved, etc.; efface.
eosins
noun, Also called bromeosin, tetrabromofluorescein. a red, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C 20 H 8 Br 4 O 5 , derived from fluorescein by bromination: used chiefly as an acid dye for dyeing silk a rose red color and as a histological stain.
eonism
noun, the adoption of feminine mannerisms, clothing, etc., by a male.
enures
verb (used with or without object), inure.
Enesco
noun, Georges [zhawrzh] /ʒɔrʒ/ (Show IPA), 1881–1955, Romanian violinist, composer, and conductor: teacher of Yehudi Menuhin.
entire
noun, Archaic. the whole; entirety.
entice
verb (used with object), to lead on by exciting hope or desire; allure; inveigle:
enters
Verb phrases, enter into, to participate in; engage in. to investigate; consider: to sympathize with; share in. to form a constituent part or ingredient of: to go into a particular state:
enter-
ensure
verb (used with object), to secure or guarantee:
ensues
verb (used without object), to follow in order; come afterward, especially in immediate succession:
enserf
verb (used with object), to make a serf of; place in bondage.
enroot
verb (used with object), to fix by the root.
Enrico
noun, a male given name: Italian form of Henry.
enosis
noun, a movement for securing the political union of Greece and Cyprus.
ennuis
noun, a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom:
Ennius
noun, Quintus [kwin-tuh s] /ˈkwɪn təs/ (Show IPA), 239–169? b.c, Roman poet.
enface
verb (used with object), to write, print, or stamp something on the face of (a note, draft, etc.).
coatee
noun, a close-fitting short coat, especially one with tails or skirts.
coasts
noun, the land next to the sea; seashore:
fenmen
noun, a dweller in the Fens of England.
Aomori
noun, a seaport on N Honshu, in N Japan.
unites
noun, a former gold coin of England, equal to 20 shillings, issued under James I and Charles I.
unmans
verb (used with object), to deprive of courage or fortitude; break down the manly spirit of:
armies
noun, the military forces of a nation, exclusive of the navy and in some countries the air force.
armets
noun, a completely enclosed helmet having a visor and hinged cheek pieces fastened under the chin.
unmeet
adjective, not meet; not fitting, suitable, or proper; not becoming or seemly.
arises
verb (used without object), to get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling; rise:
arioso
noun, an arioso composition or section.
ariose
adjective, characterized by melody; songlike.
aretes
noun, the aggregate of qualities, as valor and virtue, making up good character.
Arctic
noun, (often initial capital letter) the region lying north of the Arctic Circle or of the northernmost limit of tree growth; the polar area north of the timber line.
unmoor
verb (used with object), to loose (a vessel) from moorings or anchorage.
aorist
noun, a verb tense, as in Classical Greek, expressing action or, in the indicative mood, past action, without further limitation or implication.
anuses
noun, the opening at the lower end of the alimentary canal, through which the solid refuse of digestion is excreted.
arouse
verb (used with object), to stir to action or strong response; excite:
unrent
adjective, not rent; not torn, disturbed, pained, or the like:
antrum
noun, a cavity in a body organ, especially a bone.
Antrim
noun, a county in NE Northern Ireland. 1098 sq. mi. (2844 sq. km). County seat: Belfast.
antres
noun, a cavern; cave.
Antons
noun, a male given name, form of Anthony.
unrest
noun, lack of rest; a restless, troubled, or uneasy state; disquiet:
unroof
verb (used with object), to take off the roof or covering of.
anomie
noun, a state or condition of individuals or society characterized by a breakdown or absence of social norms and values, as in the case of uprooted people.
anoint
verb (used with object), to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to.
unroot
verb (used with object), to uproot.
aniso-
anises
noun, a Mediterranean plant, Pimpinella anisum, of the parsley family, having loose umbrels of small yellowish-white flowers that yield aniseed.
animus
noun, strong dislike or enmity; hostile attitude; animosity.
aroint
verb (imperative), begone:
arsen-
anenst
preposition, anent (def 2).
assoc.
Atreus
noun, the father of Plisthenes, Agamemnon, Menelaus, and Anaxibia upon whose house Thyestes pronounced a curse.
atonic
noun, Grammar. an unaccented word, syllable, or sound.
atones
verb (used with object), to make amends for; expiate:
atomic
adjective, of, pertaining to, resulting from, or using atoms, atomic energy, or atomic bombs:
UNESCO
noun, an agency of the United Nations charged with instituting and administering programs for cooperative, coordinated action by member states in education, science, and the arts.
unfact
noun, a fabrication that is disseminated as fact.
astron
astro-
unfair
adjective, not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics:
astern
adverb, in a position behind a specified vessel or aircraft:
assure
verb (used with object), to declare earnestly to; inform or tell positively; state with confidence to:
assume
verb (used with object), to take for granted or without proof: Synonyms: suppose, presuppose; postulate, posit.
assort
verb (used with object), to distribute, place, or arrange according to kind or class; classify; sort.
Assiut
noun, Asyut.
arsine
noun, Also called arseniuretted hydrogen. a colorless, flammable, slightly water-soluble gas, AsH 3 , having a fetid, garliclike odor, used in chemical warfare.
assist
noun, Sports. Baseball. a play that helps to put out a batter or base runner. Basketball, Ice Hockey. a play that helps a teammate in gaining a goal. the official credit scored for such plays.
assess
verb (used with object), to estimate officially the value of (property, income, etc.) as a basis for taxation.
assert
Idioms, assert oneself, to insist on one's rights, declare one's views forcefully, etc.:
assent
noun, agreement, as to a proposal; concurrence.
unfits
adjective, not fit; not adapted or suited; unsuitable:
Uniate
noun, a member of an Eastern church that is in union with the Roman Catholic Church, acknowledges the Roman pope as supreme in matters of faith, but maintains its own liturgy, discipline, and rite.
UNICEF
noun, United Nations Children's Fund: an agency, created by the United Nations General Assembly in 1946, concerned with improving the health and nutrition of children and mothers throughout the world; Nobel Peace Prize 1965.
ascots
noun, a necktie or scarf with broad ends, tied and arranged so that the ends are laid flat, one across the other, sometimes with a pin to secure them.
ascent
noun, an act of ascending; upward movement; a rising movement:
Artois
noun, a former province in N France: artesian wells.
unison
noun, coincidence in pitch of two or more musical tones, voices, etc.
arsons
noun, Law. the malicious burning of another's house or property, or in some statutes, the burning of one's own house or property, as to collect insurance.
arsino
adjective, containing the arsino group.
animes
noun, a Japanese style of motion-picture animation, characterized by highly stylized, colorful art, futuristic settings, violence, and sexuality.
anemo-
auntie
noun, Informal. aunt.
acinus
noun, Botany. one of the small drupelets or berries of an aggregate, baccate fruit, as the blackberry.
usance
noun, Commerce. a length of time, exclusive of days of grace and varying in different places, allowed by custom or usage for the payment of foreign bills of exchange.
aecium
noun, the fruiting body of rust fungi, which bears chainlike or stalked spores.
acutes
noun, the acute accent.
acumen
noun, keen insight; shrewdness:
usenet
noun, Computers. an extensive system of newsgroups: a branch of the Internet.
Actium
noun, a promontory in NW ancient Greece: Antony and Cleopatra were defeated by Octavian and Agrippa in a naval battle near here in 31 b.c.
action
noun, the process or state of acting or of being active:
actins
noun, a globulin that is present in muscle plasma and that in connection with myosin plays an important role in muscle contraction.
actin-
across
adverb, from one side to another.
acmite
noun, a rare pyroxene mineral, sodium-ferric iron silicate, NaFe(Si 2 O 6), found in feldspathoid rocks.
acious
acetum
noun, a preparation having vinegar or dilute acetic acid as the solvent.
ursine
adjective, of or relating to a bear or bears.
aceto-
acetin
noun, a colorless, thick, hygroscopic liquid, C 5 H 10 O 4 : used chiefly in the manufacture of explosives.
acetic
adjective, pertaining to, derived from, or producing vinegar or acetic acid.
aceous
accuse
verb (used with object), to charge with the fault, offense, or crime (usually followed by of):
accrue
verb (used without object), to happen or result as a natural growth, addition, etc.
accost
noun, a greeting.
Accius
noun, Lucius, c170–c90 b.c, Roman poet and prose writer.
access
noun, the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance:
accent
noun, prominence of a syllable in terms of differential loudness, or of pitch, or length, or of a combination of these.
usneas
noun, any pale-green or gray, mosslike lichen of the genus Usnea, common on rocks and trees.
utero-
Uticas
noun, an ancient city on the N coast of Africa, NW of Carthage.
aeron.
urino-
anemic
adjective, Pathology. suffering from anemia.
urano-
unseam
verb (used with object), to open the seam or seams of; undo; rip apart:
unseat
verb (used with object), to dislodge from a seat, especially to throw from a saddle, as a rider; unhorse.
unseen
adjective, not seen; unperceived; unobserved; invisible.
amours
noun, a love affair.
amount
noun, the sum total of two or more quantities or sums; aggregate.
amnios
amnion
noun, Anatomy, Zoology. the innermost of the embryonic or fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals; the sac in which the embryo is suspended.
amino-
amines
noun, any of a class of compounds derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms with organic groups.
Amiens
noun, a city in and the capital of Somme, in N France: cathedral; battles 1914, 1918, 1944.
uranic
adjective, of or containing uranium, especially in the tetravalent state.
amicus
noun, a philanthropist.
amices
noun, an oblong vestment, usually of white linen, worn about the neck and shoulders and partly under the alb.
amerce
verb (used with object), to punish by imposing a fine not fixed by statute.
urines
noun, the liquid-to-semisolid waste matter excreted by the kidneys, in humans being a yellowish, slightly acid, watery fluid.
aments
noun, catkin.
ameers
noun, emir.
urases
noun, urease.
urates
noun, a salt of uric acid.
urease
noun, an enzyme that changes urea into ammonium carbonate, occurring in bacteria, fungi, etc.
airmen
noun, an aviator.
uremia
noun, a condition resulting from the retention in the blood of constituents normally excreted in the urine.
uremic
adjective, pertaining to uremia.
uretic
adjective, of, relating to, or occurring in the urine.
afters
AFSCME
afrits
noun, afreet.
afreet
noun, a powerful evil demon or monster.
atrium
noun, Architecture. Also called cavaedium. the main or central room of an ancient Roman house, open to the sky at the center and usually having a pool for the collection of rain water. a courtyard, flanked or surrounded by porticoes, in front of an early or medieval Christian church. a skylit central court in a contemporary building or house.
aurist
noun, a physician specializing in the treatment of ear diseases; otologist.
coarse
adjective, composed of relatively large parts or particles:
Centre
noun, Geometry. the middle point, as the point within a circle or sphere equally distant from all points of the circumference or surface, or the point within a regular polygon equally distant from the vertices.
certes
adverb, certainly; in truth.
cerous
adjective, containing trivalent cerium.
CERMET
noun, a durable, heat-resistant alloy formed by compacting and sintering a metal and a ceramic substance, used under conditions of high temperature and stress.
cerium
noun, a steel-gray, ductile metallic element of the rare-earth group found only in combination. Symbol: Ce; atomic weight: 140.12; atomic number: 58.
cerise
adjective, noun, moderate to deep red.
cerias
noun, a white-to-yellow, heavy powder, cerium dioxide, CeO 2 , usually derived from cerium nitrate by decomposition with heat: used chiefly in ceramics, glass polishing, and decolorizing.
Cereus
noun, any of various plants of the genus Cereus, of the cactus family, having large, usually white, funnel-shaped flowers.
cercus
noun, one of a pair of appendages at the rear of the abdomen of certain insects and other arthropods, serving as tactile organs.
Cercis
noun, any shrub or small tree of the genus Cercis, as the redbud or Judas tree.
cerate
noun, Pharmacology. an unctuous, often medicated, preparation for external application, consisting of lard or oil mixed with wax, rosin, or the like, especially one that has a firmer consistency than a typical ointment and does not melt when in contact with the skin.
cerat-
centum
noun, one hundred.
centra
noun, a plural of centrum.
ceruse
noun, a pigment composed of white lead.
centr-
centos
noun, a piece of writing, especially a poem, composed wholly of quotations from the works of other authors.
centi-
Center
noun, Geometry. the middle point, as the point within a circle or sphere equally distant from all points of the circumference or surface, or the point within a regular polygon equally distant from the vertices.
centas
noun, a former bronze coin of Lithuania, the 100th part of a litas.
census
noun, an official enumeration of the population, with details as to age, sex, occupation, etc.
censor
noun, an official who examines books, plays, news reports, motion pictures, radio and television programs, letters, cablegrams, etc., for the purpose of suppressing parts deemed objectionable on moral, political, military, or other grounds.
censes
verb (used with object), to burn incense near or in front of; perfume with incense.
censer
noun, a container, usually covered, in which incense is burned, especially during religious services; thurible.
cenote
noun, a deep natural well or sinkhole, especially in Central America, formed by the collapse of surface limestone that exposes ground water underneath, and sometimes used by the ancient Mayans for sacrificial offerings.
tsuris
noun, trouble; woe.
Tucson
noun, a city in S Arizona: health resort.
cement
noun, any of various calcined mixtures of clay and limestone, usually mixed with water and sand, gravel, etc., to form concrete, that are used as a building material.
certif
Cesena
noun, a city in E central Italy.
Tumaco
noun, a seaport in SW Colombia.
cinema
noun, Chiefly British. motion picture.
coacts
verb (used with or without object), to do or act together.
triene
noun, any compound containing three double bonds.
C-note
noun, See C (def 11).
triens
noun, a copper coin of ancient Rome, issued during the Republic, a third part of an as.
cnemis
noun, the tibia or shin.
trines
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
Citrus
noun, any small tree or spiny shrub of the genus Citrus, of the rue family, including the lemon, lime, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, citron, kumquat, and shaddock, widely cultivated for fruit or grown as an ornamental.
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.
triose
noun, a monosaccharide that has three atoms of carbon.
Cissus
noun, any of numerous tropical and subtropical vines of the genus Cissus, including the grape ivy and the kangaroo vine.
ciscos
noun, any of several whitefishes of the genus Coregonus, of the Great Lakes and smaller lakes of eastern North America.
circus
noun, a large public entertainment, typically presented in one or more very large tents or in an outdoor or indoor arena, featuring exhibitions of pageantry, feats of skill and daring, performing animals, etc., interspersed throughout with the slapstick antics of clowns. Compare big top.
Triune
noun, (initial capital letter) the Trinity.
C-in-C
cesium
noun, a rare, highly reactive, soft, metallic element of the alkali metal group, used chiefly in photoelectric cells. Symbol: Cs; atomic weight: 132.905; atomic number: 55; specific gravity: 1.9 at 20°C; melts at 28.5°C.
Tromso
noun, a seaport in N Norway.
Cicero
noun, a Continental unit of measurement for type, equal to 12 Didot points, or 0.178 inches (4.5 mm), roughly comparable to a pica.
tronas
noun, a monoclinic mineral, grayish or yellowish hydrous sodium carbonate and bicarbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅NaHCO 3 ⋅2H 2 , occurring in dried or partly evaporated lake basins.
trones
noun, a large pair of scales, a spring balance, or other weighing device located in a town or marketplace to weigh goods and merchandise.
truces
noun, a suspension of hostilities for a specified period of time by mutual agreement of the warring parties; cease-fire; armistice.
Cetura
noun, Keturah.
truism
noun, a self-evident, obvious truth.
Truman
noun, Elizabeth Virginia Wallace ("Bess") 1885–1982, U.S. First Lady 1945–53 (wife of Harry S Truman).
cetane
noun, a colorless, liquid hydrocarbon of the alkane series, C 16 H 34 , used as a solvent and in cetane number determinations.
cesura
noun, caesura.
cestus
noun, a girdle or belt, especially as worn by women of ancient Greece.
cestas
noun, a narrow, curved basket fitted on one end to a wooden handle with a glovelike compartment at the base, for catching and throwing the ball.
cesses
noun, British. a tax, assessment, or lien.
ceases
noun, cessation:
tumors
noun, a swollen part; swelling; protuberance.
Aussie
noun, an Australian.
cameos
noun, a technique of engraving upon a gem or other stone, as onyx, in such a way that an underlying stone of one color is exposed as a background for a low-relief design of another color.
cansos
noun, Cape, a cape in SE Canada, the NE extremity of Nova Scotia.
cannot
verb, a form of ·can not.
Cannes
noun, a city in SE France, on the Mediterranean Sea: resort; annual film festival.
canner
noun, a person who cans meat, fruit, etc., for preservation.
canine
noun, a canid, or member of the dog family Canidae.
caners
noun, a person who works with cane, especially one who produces canework for chairs.
turaco
noun, touraco.
Cancun
noun, an island off NE Quintana Roo territory, on the Yucatán Peninsula, in SE Mexico: beach resort.
Cancer
noun, Pathology. a malignant and invasive growth or tumor, especially one originating in epithelium, tending to recur after excision and to metastasize to other sites. any disease characterized by such growths.
turco-
camote
noun, batata.
camise
noun, a lightweight, loose-fitting shirt or smock with long sleeves.
camion
noun, a strongly built cart or wagon for transporting heavy loads; dray.
tureen
noun, a large, deep, covered dish for serving soup, stew, or other foods.
Canton
noun, a small territorial district, especially one of the states of the Swiss confederation.
Cairns
noun, a seaport in NE Australia.
caecum
noun, cecum.
Cactus
noun, any of numerous succulent plants of the family Cactaceae, of warm, arid regions of the New World, having fleshy, leafless, usually spiny stems, and typically having solitary, showy flowers.
turion
noun, a small shoot, as of asparagus or certain aquatic plants, from which a new plant can develop.
Tuscan
noun, the standard literary form of the Italian language.
tussis
noun, a cough.
unarms
verb (used with object), to deprive or relieve of arms; disarm.
uncase
verb (used with object), to remove from a case; remove the case from.
autism
noun, Psychiatry. a pervasive developmental disorder of children, characterized by impaired communication, excessive rigidity, and emotional detachment: now considered one of the autism spectrum disorders.
austr-
Austin
noun, Alfred, 1835–1913, English poet: poet laureate 1896–1913.
Auster
noun, the south wind personified.
Austen
noun, Jane, 1775–1817, English novelist.
Canter
noun, an easy gallop.
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.
causes
noun, a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect:
carton
noun, a cardboard or plastic box used typically for storage or shipping.
cation
noun, a positively charged ion that is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
caters
verb (used with object), to provide food and service for:
Castro
noun, Cipriano [sip-ree-ah-noh;; Spanish see-pree-ah-naw] /ˌsɪp riˈɑ noʊ;; Spanish ˌsi priˈɑ nɔ/ (Show IPA), 1858?–1924, Venezuelan military and political leader: president 1901–08; exiled 1908.
Castor
noun, Also, castoreum. a brownish, unctuous substance with a strong, penetrating odor, secreted by certain glands in the groin of the beaver, used in medicine and perfumery.
castes
noun, Sociology. an endogamous and hereditary social group limited to persons of the same rank, occupation, economic position, etc., and having mores distinguishing it from other such groups. any rigid system of social distinctions.
Caster
noun, a person or thing that casts.
CASSIS
noun, crème de cassis.
Cassie
noun, huisache.
tuners
noun, a person or thing that tunes.
casino
noun, a building or large room used for meetings, entertainment, dancing, etc., especially such a place equipped with gambling devices, gambling tables, etc.
casern
noun, a lodging for soldiers in a garrison town; barracks.
casein
noun, Biochemistry. a protein precipitated from milk, as by rennet, and forming the basis of cheese and certain plastics.
Caruso
noun, Enrico [en-ree-koh;; Italian en-ree-kaw] /ɛnˈri koʊ;; Italian ɛnˈri kɔ/ (Show IPA), 1873–1921, Italian operatic tenor.
cartes
noun, (italics) French. menu; bill of fare. Compare à la carte.
Cantos
noun, one of the main or larger divisions of a long poem.
Tunica
noun, a tunic.
Carson
noun, Christopher ("Kit") 1809–68, U.S. frontiersman and scout.
carses
noun, bottom land.
caroms
noun, Billiards, Pool. a shot in which the cue ball hits two balls in succession.
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.
Carmen
noun, Ciudad del Carmen.
caries
noun, decay, as of bone or of plant tissue.
carets
noun, a mark (‸) made in written or printed matter to show the place where something is to be inserted.
caress
noun, an act or gesture expressing affection, as an embrace or kiss, especially a light stroking or touching.
careen
noun, a careening.
Canute
noun, a.d. 994?–1035, Danish king of England 1017–35; of Denmark 1018–35; and of Norway 1028–35.
cantus
noun, cantus firmus.
fenman
noun, a dweller in the Fens of England.
croons
noun, the act or sound of crooning.
fennec
noun, a small, pale yellowish-brown fox, Fennecus zerda, of northern Africa, having large, pointed ears.
intra-
foetus
noun, fetus.
Sumner
noun, Charles, 1811–74, U.S. statesman.
Sumter
noun, a city in central South Carolina.
sunnas
noun, the traditional portion of Muslim law, based on the words and acts of Muhammad, and preserved in the traditional literature.
ionone
noun, a light-yellow to colorless, slightly water-soluble liquid that is either one or a mixture of two unsaturated ketones having the formula C 13 H 20 O, used chiefly in perfumery.
foison
noun, abundance; plenty.
inurns
verb (used with object), to put into an urn, especially ashes after cremation.
foists
noun, Chinese Buddhism.
foment
verb (used with object), to instigate or foster (discord, rebellion, etc.); promote the growth or development of:
inures
verb (used with object), to accustom to hardship, difficulty, pain, etc.; toughen or harden; habituate (usually followed by to):
inturn
noun, an inward turn or curve around an axis or fixed point.
intros
noun, an introduction.
intron
noun, a noncoding segment in a length of DNA that interrupts a gene-coding sequence or nontranslated sequence, the corresponding segment being removed from the RNA copy before transcription.
fumets
noun, a stock made by simmering fish, chicken, game, etc., in water, wine, or in both, often boiled down to concentrate the flavor and used as a flavoring.
intone
verb (used with object), to utter with a particular tone or voice modulation.
foemen
noun, an enemy in war.
Taoism
noun, the philosophical system evolved by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu, advocating a life of complete simplicity and naturalness and of noninterference with the course of natural events, in order to attain a happy existence in harmony with the Tao.
inseam
noun, an inside or inner seam of a garment, especially the seam of a trouser leg that runs from the crotch down to the bottom of the leg.
Forest
noun, a large tract of land covered with trees and underbrush; woodland.
insect
noun, any animal of the class Insecta, comprising small, air-breathing arthropods having the body divided into three parts (head, thorax, and abdomen), and having three pairs of legs and usually two pairs of wings.
insert
noun, something inserted or to be inserted.
insets
noun, something inserted; insert.
forams
noun, foraminifer.
instar
noun, an insect in any one of its periods of postembryonic growth between molts.
inters
verb (used with object), to place (a dead body) in a grave or tomb; bury.
instr.
footie
noun, footsie.
insure
verb (used with object), to guarantee against loss or harm.
footer
noun, British Informal. Rugby (def 3). soccer.
inter.
intern
noun, a person who is or has been interned; internee.
foetor
noun, fetor.
foeman
noun, an enemy in war.
Inness
noun, George, 1825–94, and his son George, 1854–1926, U.S. painters.
succor
noun, help; relief; aid; assistance.
issues
noun, the act of sending out or putting forth; promulgation; distribution:
finest
noun, the police:
fincas
noun, a ranch or large farm in a Spanish-speaking country, especially a plantation in tropical Spanish America.
fiesta
noun, any festival or festive celebration.
fierce
adjective, menacingly wild, savage, or hostile:
sucres
noun, Antonio José de [ahn-taw-nyaw haw-se th e] /ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ hɔˈsɛ ðɛ/ (Show IPA), 1793–1830, Venezuelan general and South American liberator: 1st president of Bolivia 1826–28.
ficoes
noun, fig1 (def 4).
isotac
noun, a line drawn on a map connecting all points where ice starts to melt at approximately the same period in spring.
teaser
noun, a person or thing that teases.
Maceio
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Alagoas, in E Brazil.
teases
noun, a person who teases or annoys.
fiasco
noun, a complete and ignominious failure.
macers
noun, macebearer.
macons
noun, Nathaniel, 1758–1837, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1801–07.
Sufism
noun, the ascetic and mystical system of the Sufis.
isomer
noun, Chemistry. a compound displaying isomerism with one or more other compounds.
tarso-
firsts
noun, the person or thing that is first in time, order, rank, etc.
sumacs
noun, any of several shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Rhus of the cashew family, having milky sap, compound leaves, and small, fleshy fruit.
Tarsus
noun, Anatomy, Zoology. the bones of the proximal segment of the foot; the bones between the tibia and the metatarsus, contributing to the construction of the ankle joint.
suitor
noun, a man who courts or woos a woman.
tasses
noun, a cup or small goblet, especially an ornamental one.
Tassie
noun, tass.
irones
noun, a colorless liquid of isomeric, unsaturated ketones, C 14 H 22 O, obtained from orris root: used in perfumery for its odor of violets.
suites
noun, a number of things forming a series or set.
Finsen
noun, Niels Ryberg [neels ry-ber] /nils ˈrü bɛr/ (Show IPA), 1860–1904, Danish physician: Nobel Prize 1903.
Firman
noun, an edict or administrative order issued by or in the name of a Middle Eastern sovereign (formerly by an Ottoman Turkish sultan).
tauro-
Suisse
noun, French name of Switzerland.
suints
noun, the natural grease of the wool of sheep, consisting of a mixture of fatty matter and potassium salts, used as a source of potash and in the preparation of ointments.
Ismene
noun, a daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta who did not join Antigone in her forbidden burial of their brother Polynices.
teamer
noun, a teamster.
insane
adjective, not sane; not of sound mind; mentally deranged.
forint
noun, an aluminum coin and the monetary unit of Hungary, equal to 100 fillér. Abbreviation: F., Ft.
macro-
tainos
noun, a member of an extinct Arawakan Indian tribe of the West Indies.
fusses
noun, an excessive display of anxious attention or activity; needless or useless bustle:
fustic
noun, the wood of a large, tropical American tree, Chlorophora tinctoria, of the mulberry family, yielding a light-yellow dye.
futons
noun, a thin mattress, usually filled with layers of cotton batting and encased in cotton fabric, placed on a floor for sleeping, especially in traditional Japanese interiors, and folded and stored during the day.
Fresno
noun, a city in central California.
fresco
noun, Also called buon fresco, true fresco. the art or technique of painting on a moist, plaster surface with colors ground up in water or a limewater mixture. Compare fresco secco.
frenum
noun, a fold of membrane that checks or restrains the motion of a part, as the fold on the underside of the tongue.
freest
Idioms, for free, Informal. without charge:
Frisco
noun, San Francisco.
iatro-
Icarus
noun, Also, Ikaros. Classical Mythology. a youth who attempted to escape from Crete with wings of wax and feathers but flew so high that his wings melted from the heat of the sun, and he plunged to his death in the sea.
iceman
noun, a man whose business is gathering, storing, selling, or delivering ice.
icemen
noun, a man whose business is gathering, storing, selling, or delivering ice.
icono-
francs
noun, an aluminum or nickel coin and monetary unit of France, Belgium, and Luxembourg until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centimes. Abbreviation: F., f., Fr, fr.
susans
noun, a female given name, form of Susanna or Susannah.
fusion
noun, the act or process of fusing; the state of being fused.
France
noun, Anatole [a-na-tawl] /a naˈtɔl/ (Show IPA), (Jacques Anatole Thibault) 1844–1924, French novelist and essayist: Nobel Prize 1921.
fronts
noun, the foremost part or surface of anything.
frusta
noun, the part of a conical solid left after cutting off a top portion with a plane parallel to the base.
susses
verb (used with object), Chiefly British Slang. to investigate or figure out (usually followed by out).
sutras
noun, Hinduism. a collection of aphorisms relating to some aspect of the conduct of life.
frosts
noun, a degree or state of coldness sufficient to cause the freezing of water.
funest
adjective, boding or causing evil or death; fatal; disastrous.
scutes
noun, a dermal bony plate, as on an armadillo, or a large horny plate, as on a turtle.
furans
noun, a colorless, liquid, unsaturated, five-membered heterocyclic compound, C 4 H 4 O, obtained from furfural: used chiefly in organic synthesis.
fusees
noun, a wooden friction match having a large head, formerly used when a larger than normal flame was needed.
Furiae
plural noun, fury (def 3).
Furies
noun, unrestrained or violent anger, rage, passion, or the like:
furnit
fusain
noun, a fine charcoal used in drawing, made from the wood of the spindle tree.
Susian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Susa or Susiana.
frises
noun, a rug or upholstery fabric having the pile in uncut loops or in a combination of cut and uncut loops.
imaret
noun, (in Turkey) a hospice for pilgrims, travelers, etc.
frames
noun, a border or case for enclosing a picture, mirror, etc.
Forman
noun, Milos [mee-lawsh] /ˈmi lɔʃ/ (Show IPA), (Jan Tomas Forman) born 1932, U.S. film director, born in the former Czechoslovakia.
formes
noun, form (def 30).
infers
verb (used with object), to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence:
Fortas
noun, Abe, 1910–1982, U.S. lawyer, government official, and jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1965–69.
infest
verb (used with object), to live in or overrun to an unwanted degree or in a troublesome manner, especially as predatory animals or vermin do:
formic
adjective, of or relating to ants.
sunset
noun, the setting or descent of the sun below the horizon in the evening.
inform
adjective, without form; formless.
infra-
fortis
noun, a fortis consonant.
infuse
verb (used with object), to introduce, as if by pouring; cause to penetrate; instill (usually followed by into):
inmate
noun, a person who is confined in a prison, hospital, etc.
inmost
adjective, situated farthest within:
formee
adjective, paty.
innate
adjective, existing in one from birth; inborn; native:
format
noun, the shape and size of a book as determined by the number of times the original sheet has been folded to form the leaves. Compare duodecimo, folio (def 2), octavo, quarto.
fortes
noun, a person's strong suit, or most highly developed characteristic, talent, or skill; something that one excels in: Synonyms: talent, skill, excellence, strength, strong point, specialty, proficiency; knack, bent.
infect
adjective, Archaic. infected.
inanes
noun, something that is empty or void, especially the void of infinite space.
income
noun, the monetary payment received for goods or services, or from other sources, as rents or investments.
fraise
noun, Fortification. a defense consisting of pointed stakes projecting from the ramparts in a horizontal or an inclined position.
Tanner
noun, a person whose occupation it is to tan hides.
suntan
noun, a browning or a brown color of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or a sunlamp; tan.
incase
verb (used with object), encase.
fouter
noun, something that has no value (used in expressions of contempt):
incest
noun, sexual intercourse between closely related persons.
tannic
adjective, Chemistry. of, relating to, or derived from tan or tannin.
infare
noun, a party or reception for a newly married couple.
incurs
verb (used with object), to come into or acquire (some consequence, usually undesirable or injurious):
incuse
noun, an incuse figure or impression.
infant
noun, a child during the earliest period of its life, especially before he or she can walk; baby.
tanrec
noun, tenrec.
Foster
noun, Stephen (Collins) 1826–64, U.S. songwriter.
fossor
noun, (in the early Christian church) a minor clergyman employed as a gravedigger.
fiance
noun, a man engaged to be married. Synonyms: future groom, future husband, future spouse, betrothed.
intro.
macron
noun, a horizontal line used as a diacritic over a vowel to indicate that it has a long sound or other specified pronunciation, as (ā) in fate (fāt).
Mannie
noun, a male given name, form of Emanuel.
MAeroE
fetors
noun, a strong, offensive smell; stench.
mantis
noun, any of several predaceous insects of the order Mantidae, having a long prothorax and typically holding the forelegs in an upraised position as if in prayer.
mantic
adjective, of or relating to divination.
manses
noun, the house and land occupied by a minister or parson.
maftir
noun, the concluding section of the portion of the Torah chanted or read in a Jewish service on the Sabbath and festivals.
stumer
noun, something bogus or fraudulent.
Mainer
noun, a native or inhabitant of the state of Maine.
strums
noun, the act of strumming.
ferias
noun, Ecclesiastical. a weekday on which no feast is celebrated.
Mannes
noun, Leopold Damrosch, 1899–1964, U.S. composer and chemist.
Temuco
noun, a city in S Chile.
manner
noun, a way of doing, being done, or happening; mode of action, occurrence, etc.:
fester
noun, an ulcer; a rankling sore.
ferine
adjective, feral1 .
Fermat
noun, Pierre de [pyer duh] /pyɛr də/ (Show IPA), 1601–65, French mathematician.
manioc
noun, cassava.
fesses
noun, an ordinary in the form of a broad horizontal band across the middle of an escutcheon.
fermis
noun, a unit of length, 10− 15 m, used in measuring nuclear distances. Symbol: F.
ferous
stucco
noun, an exterior finish for masonry or frame walls, usually composed of cement, sand, and hydrated lime mixed with water and laid on wet.
fescue
noun, Also called fescue grass. any grass of the genus Festuca, some species of which are cultivated for pasture or lawns.
fiacre
noun, a small horse-drawn carriage.
maists
adjective, noun, adverb, most.
cocoa
noun, a powder made from roasted, husked, and ground seeds of the cacao, Theobroma cacao, from which much of the fat has been removed.
cater
verb (used with object), to provide food and service for:
cease
noun, cessation:
incas
noun, a member of any of the dominant groups of South American Indian peoples who established an empire in Peru prior to the Spanish conquest.
tumor
noun, a swollen part; swelling; protuberance.
Marie
noun, (Marie Alexandra Victoria of Saxe-Coburg) 1875–1938, queen of Romania 1914–27.
acnes
noun, an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.
reist
verb (used without object), reest2 .
acorn
noun, the typically ovoid fruit or nut of an oak, enclosed at the base by a cupule.
reman
verb (used with object), to man again; furnish with a fresh supply of personnel.
cause
noun, a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect:
caus.
Scot.
Cates
noun, a choice food;delicacy; dainty.
incor
remit
noun, Law. a transfer of the record of an action from one tribunal to another, particularly from an appellate court to the court of original jurisdiction.
Tunas
noun, any of several large food and game fishes of the family Scombridae, inhabiting temperate and tropical seas. Compare albacore, bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna.
acmes
noun, the highest point; summit; peak:
incr.
meros
noun, (in the Doric order) a flat surface between two channels of a triglyph.
Meroe
noun, a ruined city in Sudan, on the Nile, NE of Khartoum: a capital of ancient Ethiopia that was destroyed a.d. c350.
mero-
caste
noun, Sociology. an endogamous and hereditary social group limited to persons of the same rank, occupation, economic position, etc., and having mores distinguishing it from other such groups. any rigid system of social distinctions.
Seres
noun, the series of stages in an ecological succession.
tuner
noun, a person or thing that tunes.
Remus
noun, Roman Legend. See under Romulus (def 1).
incur
verb (used with object), to come into or acquire (some consequence, usually undesirable or injurious):
Renan
noun, Ernest [ur-nist;; French er-nest] /ˈɜr nɪst;; French ɛrˈnɛst/ (Show IPA), 1823–92, French philologist, historian, and critic.
merit
noun, claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth.
reni-
renin
noun, a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys that is involved in the release of angiotensin.
acro-
coirs
noun, the prepared fiber of the husk of the coconut fruit, used in making rope, matting, etc.
reins
noun, Often, reins. a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit.
incus
noun, Anatomy. the middle one of a chain of three small bones in the middle ear of humans and other mammals. Compare malleus, stapes.
meson
noun, Physics. any hadron, or strongly interacting particle, other than a baryon. Mesons are bosons, having spins of 0, 1, 2, …, and, unlike baryons, do not obey a conservation law.
ictus
noun, Prosody. rhythmical or metrical stress.
cents
noun, a bronze coin of the U.S., the 100th part of a U.S. dollar: made of steel during part of 1943. Symbol: ¢.
ounce
noun, a unit of weight equal to 437.5 grains or 1/16 pound (28.35 grams) avoirdupois.
Surat
noun, a seaport in S Gujarat, in W India: first British settlement in India 1612.
coifs
noun, a hood-shaped cap, usually of white cloth and with extended sides, worn beneath a veil, as by nuns.
Imena
noun, a female given name: from an Arabic word meaning “faith.”.
CENTO
noun, a piece of writing, especially a poem, composed wholly of quotations from the works of other authors.
serif
noun, a smaller line used to finish off a main stroke of a letter, as at the top and bottom of M.
reefs
noun, a ridge of rocks or sand, often of coral debris, at or near the surface of the water.
suras
noun, any of the 114 chapters of the Koran.
reest
verb (used with object), to cure, smoke, or dry (meat or fish).
Siena
noun, a city in Tuscany, in central Italy, S of Florence: cathedral.
cent.
Suomi
noun, Finnish name of Finland.
inane
noun, something that is empty or void, especially the void of infinite space.
coins
noun, a piece of metal stamped and issued by the authority of a government for use as money.
mesic
adjective, of, relating to, or adapted to an environment having a balanced supply of moisture.
Seric
Reims
noun, a city in NE France: cathedral; unconditional surrender of Germany May 7, 1945.
reifs
noun, plunder; booty; loot.
cecum
noun, a cul-de-sac, especially that in which the large intestine begins.
tufas
noun, Also called calcareous tufa, calc-tufa, calc-tuff. a porous limestone formed from calcium carbonate deposited by springs or the like. Compare travertine.
mesas
noun, a land formation, less extensive than a plateau, having steep walls and a relatively flat top and common in arid and semiarid parts of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico.
SCOTS
noun, Also called Scottish. the English language as spoken in Scotland. Compare Scots Gaelic.
Otomi
noun, a member of an American Indian people of south-central Mexico.
Cenci
noun, Beatrice [be-ah-tree-che] /ˌbɛ ɑˈtri tʃɛ/ (Show IPA), 1577–1599, Italian parricide whose life is the subject of various novels and poems.
refit
noun, an act of refitting.
mesne
adjective, intermediate or intervening.
Cenis
noun, Mont, a mountain pass between SE France and Italy, in the Alps. 6834 feet (2083 meters) high.
meso-
cense
verb (used with object), to burn incense near or in front of; perfume with incense.
scorn
noun, open or unqualified contempt; disdain:
cases
noun, an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something:
recta
noun, a plural of rectum.
mense
noun, propriety; discretion.
Carie
noun, a female given name, form of Caroline.
actos
caret
noun, a mark (‸) made in written or printed matter to show the place where something is to be inserted.
30-30
infos
noun, information.
cares
noun, a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
resit
noun, a test or examination that is retaken.
Caren
noun, a female given name.
Otaru
noun, a city in W Hokkaido, in N Japan.
menta
noun, Entomology. the medial plate of the labium in insects.
Maris
noun, Roger (Eugene) 1934–85, U.S. baseball player.
cants
noun, insincere, especially conventional expressions of enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness, or piety.
USECC
scion
noun, a descendant.
rests
noun, the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep:
Carin
noun, a female given name.
canto
noun, one of the main or larger divisions of a long poem.
acute
noun, the acute accent.
Manet
noun, Édouard [ey-dwar] /eɪˈdwar/ (Show IPA), 1832–83, French painter.
serai
noun, (in Eastern countries) a caravansary.
Cant.
fumes
noun, Often, fumes. any smokelike or vaporous exhalation from matter or substances, especially of an odorous or harmful nature:
canst
noun, a sealed container for food, beverages, etc., as of aluminum, sheet iron coated with tin, or other metal:
Mensa
noun, Also called altar slab, altar stone. the flat stone forming the top of the altar in a Roman Catholic church.
seams
noun, the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.
retem
noun, a shrub, Retama raetam, of Syria and Arabia, having white flowers: said to be the juniper of the Old Testament.
Canso
noun, Cape, a cape in SE Canada, the NE extremity of Nova Scotia.
Canon
noun, an ecclesiastical rule or law enacted by a council or other competent authority and, in the Roman Catholic Church, approved by the pope.
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.
Inner
adjective, situated within or farther within; interior:
Actor
noun, a person who acts in stage plays, motion pictures, television broadcasts, etc.
Carme
noun, a small natural satellite of the planet Jupiter.
meres
noun, Chiefly British Dialect. a lake or pond.
tress
noun, Usually, tresses. long locks or curls of hair.
acron
noun, the unsegmented, preoral portion of the body of an arthropod.
tunes
noun, a succession of musical sounds forming an air or melody, with or without the harmony accompanying it.
tunic
noun, Chiefly British. a coat worn as part of a military or other uniform.
inert
adjective, having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active):
carts
noun, a heavy two-wheeled vehicle, commonly without springs, drawn by mules, oxen, or the like, used for the conveyance of heavy goods.
rente
noun, revenue or income, or the instrument evidencing a right to such periodic receipts.
Moser
noun, Johann Jakob [yoh-hahn yah-kawp] /ˈyoʊ hɑn ˈyɑ kɔp/ (Show IPA), 1701–85, German jurist and publicist.
Marin
noun, John, 1870–1953, U.S. painter and etcher.
score
noun, the record of points or strokes made by the competitors in a game or match.
manit
noun, man-minute.
scoot
noun, a swift, darting movement or course.
rents
noun, a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord in return for the use of land, a building, an apartment, an office, or other property.
Carte
noun, (italics) French. menu; bill of fare. Compare à la carte.
Merci
interjection, thank you.
Merca
noun, a city in S Somalia.
resin
noun, any of a class of nonvolatile, solid or semisolid organic substances, as copal or mastic, that consist of amorphous mixtures of carboxylic acids and are obtained directly from certain plants as exudations or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules: used in medicine and in the making of varnishes and plastics.
Actis
noun, a son of Rhoda and Helius who, when banished from his home for fratricide, fled to Egypt, where he taught astrology. The Colossus of Rhodes was built in his honor.
Acton
noun, a quilted garment worn under mail in the 13th and 14th centuries; gambeson.
Mario
noun, a male given name: from the Roman family name Marius.
reset
noun, an act or instance of setting again.
TUNIS
noun, a city in and the capital of Tunisia, in the NE part.
COMAS
noun, a state of prolonged unconsciousness, including a lack of response to stimuli, from which it is impossible to rouse a person.
carne
noun, Marcel [mahr-sel;; French mar-sel] /mɑrˈsɛl;; French marˈsɛl/ (Show IPA), 1909–1996, French film director.
store
noun, an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
Scone
noun, a small, light, biscuitlike quick bread made of oatmeal, wheat flour, barley meal, or the like.
carns
noun, cairn.
manic
adjective, pertaining to or affected by mania.
carom
noun, Billiards, Pool. a shot in which the cue ball hits two balls in succession.
infer
verb (used with object), to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence:
fumet
noun, a stock made by simmering fish, chicken, game, etc., in water, wine, or in both, often boiled down to concentrate the flavor and used as a flavoring.
carse
noun, bottom land.
Ceram
noun, an island of the Moluccas in Indonesia, W of New Guinea. 7191 sq. mi. (18,625 sq. km).
scour
noun, the act of scouring.
Utica
noun, an ancient city on the N coast of Africa, NW of Carthage.
cines
noun, a film; motion picture.
stoas
noun, Greek Architecture. a portico, usually a detached portico of considerable length, that is used as a promenade or meeting place.
cists
noun, a box or chest, especially for sacred utensils.
Stoic
noun, a member or adherent of the Stoic school of philosophy.
racon
noun, radar beacon.
Fusan
noun, Pusan.
Cisco
noun, any of several whitefishes of the genus Coregonus, of the Great Lakes and smaller lakes of eastern North America.
cires
noun, a brilliant, highly glazed surface produced on fabrics by subjecting them to a wax, heat, and calendering treatment.
stoma
noun, Also, stomate. Botany. any of various small apertures, especially one of the minute orifices or slits in the epidermis of leaves, stems, etc., through which gases are exchanged.
circs
noun, circular (def 9).
Circe
noun, Also, Kirke. Also called Aeaea. Classical Mythology. the enchantress represented by Homer as turning the companions of Odysseus into swine by means of a magic drink.
CIRCA
preposition, adverb, about: (used especially in) approximate dates: Abbreviation: ca, ca., c., c, cir., circ.
rafts
noun, a more or less rigid floating platform made of buoyant material or materials:
Maori
noun, a member of the native Polynesian population of New Zealand.
cions
noun, scion (def 2).
stome
races
noun, a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
cine-
fusee
noun, a wooden friction match having a large head, formerly used when a larger than normal flame was needed.
Rains
noun, water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere and falls to earth in drops more than 1/50 inch (0.5 mm) in diameter. Compare drizzle (def 6).
sties
noun, a pen or enclosure for swine; pigpen.
serum
noun, the clear, pale-yellow liquid that separates from the clot in the coagulation of blood; blood serum.
raise
noun, an increase in amount, as of wages:
Cimon
noun, 507–499 b.c, Athenian military leader, naval commander, and statesman (son of Miltiades).
Cocos
noun, coconut palm.
Ramee
noun, Louise de la ("Ouida") 1839–1908, English novelist.
trois
noun, the number 3.
ramet
noun, an individual of a clone.
Meuse
noun, Dutch Maas. a river in W Europe, flowing from NE France through E Belgium and S Netherlands into the North Sea. 575 miles (925 km) long.
ramie
noun, an Asian shrub, Boehmeria nivea, of the nettle family, yielding a fiber used especially in making textiles.
Ramon
noun, any of several tropical American trees belonging to the genus Brosimum, of the mulberry family, the leaves of which are used as forage, especially B. alicastrum, which bears the breadnut.
cites
noun, citation (defs 7, 8).
stirs
noun, the act of stirring or moving.
miens
noun, air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.:
coast
noun, the land next to the sea; seashore:
scurf
noun, the scales or small shreds of epidermis that are continually exfoliated from the skin.
outen
verb (used with object), to turn off (a light) or extinguish (a fire).
Outer
adjective, situated on or toward the outside; external; exterior:
stime
noun, the smallest bit; a drop, taste, or glimpse.
cocas
noun, a shrub, Erythroxylon coca, native to the Andes, having simple, alternate leaves and small yellowish flowers.
trice
noun, a very short time; an instant:
Coats
noun, an outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body:
coati
noun, any tropical American carnivore of the genus Nasua, related to the raccoon, having an elongated body, long, ringed tail, and a slender, flexible snout.
Manue
noun, Manoah.
Susie
noun, a female given name, form of Susanna or Susannah.
furan
noun, a colorless, liquid, unsaturated, five-membered heterocyclic compound, C 4 H 4 O, obtained from furfural: used chiefly in organic synthesis.
scums
noun, a film or layer of foul or extraneous matter that forms on the surface of a liquid.
micra
noun, a plural of micron.
outre
adjective, passing the bounds of what is usual or considered proper; unconventional; bizarre.
scuts
noun, a short tail, especially that of a hare, rabbit, or deer.
trios
noun, a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
Seton
noun, a thread or the like inserted beneath the skin to provide drainage or to guide subsequent passage of a tube.
trine
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
trims
noun, the condition, order, or fitness of a person or thing for action, work, use, etc.
Miass
noun, a city in the S Russian Federation in Asia, near the Ural Mountains, W of Chelyabinsk.
seti-
tries
noun, plural of try.
scrim
noun, a cotton or linen fabric of open weave used for bunting, curtains, etc.
USSCt
Coamo
noun, a city in S central Puerto Rico.
ousts
verb (used with object), to expel or remove from a place or position occupied:
scrum
noun, a Rugby play in which, typically, three members of each team line up opposite one another with a group of two and a group of three players behind them, making an eight-person, three-two-three formation on each side; the ball is then rolled between the opposing front lines, the players of which stand with arms around a teammate's waist, meeting the opponent shoulder to shoulder, and attempt to kick the ball backward to a teammate.
coact
verb (used with or without object), to do or act together.
COCOM
noun, a nontreaty organization of the NATO nations except Iceland, and with the addition of Japan, that sets rules on exports of strategic goods to Communist countries: formed in 1949.
Seuss
noun, Dr, Geisel, Theodor Seuss.
micas
noun, any member of a group of minerals, hydrous silicates of aluminum with other bases, chiefly potassium, magnesium, iron, and lithium, that separate readily into thin, tough, often transparent, and usually elastic laminae; isinglass.
Ramos
noun, Fidel V. born 1928, Philippine political leader: president 1992–98.
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.
rect.
meta-
manor
noun, (in England) a landed estate or territorial unit, originally of the nature of a feudal lordship, consisting of a lord's demesne and of lands within which he has the right to exercise certain privileges, exact certain fees, etc.
cesta
noun, a narrow, curved basket fitted on one end to a wooden handle with a glovelike compartment at the base, for catching and throwing the ball.
Susan
noun, a female given name, form of Susanna or Susannah.
react
verb (used with object), to act or perform again.
meter
noun, the fundamental unit of length in the metric system, equivalent to 39.37 U.S. inches, originally intended to be, and being very nearly, equal to one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the pole measured on a meridian: defined from 1889 to 1960 as the distance between two lines on a platinum-iridium bar (the “International Prototype Meter”) preserved at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures near Paris; from 1960 to 1983 defined as 1,650,763.73 wavelengths of the orange-red radiation of krypton 86 under specified conditions; and now defined as 1/299,792,458 of the distance light travels in a vacuum in one second. Abbreviation: m.
reams
noun, a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream)
surfs
noun, the swell of the sea that breaks upon a shore or upon shoals.
metas
noun, (in ancient Rome) a column or post, or a group of columns or posts, placed at each end of a racetrack to mark the turning places.
Sices
noun, syce.
cert.
Reaum
acet-
ceros
noun, a large Atlantic and Gulf Coast mackerel game fish, Scomberomorus regalis.
cero-
Stone
noun, the hard substance, formed of mineral matter, of which rocks consist.
manos
noun, the upper or handheld stone used when grinding maize or other grains on a metate.
Manon
noun, an opera (1884) by Jules Massenet.
serin
noun, a small finch, Serinus serinus, of Europe and northern Africa, closely related to the canary.
ceras
noun, (in prescriptions) wax.
icons
triac
noun, a type of thyristor designed for electronic control of the current supplied to a circuit, used especially in dimmers for lighting systems.
marcs
noun, the grapes contained in the wine press and the residue, as skins and pips, remaining after the juice is expressed.
RECON
noun, reconnaissance.
tsars
noun, czar.
recce
noun, (especially in British military use) reconnaissance:
Recit
Ceres
noun, a pre-Roman goddess of agriculture under whose name the Romans adopted the worship of the Greek goddess Demeter.
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.
serac
noun, a large irregularity of glacial ice, as a pinnacle found in glacial crevasses and formed by melting or movement of the ice.
ceric
adjective, containing cerium, especially in the tetravalent state.
IATSE
Usnea
noun, any pale-green or gray, mosslike lichen of the genus Usnea, common on rocks and trees.
metes
noun, a limiting mark.
strum
noun, the act of strumming.
acct.
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.
ramus
noun, a branch, as of a plant, vein, bone, etc.
ourie
adjective, shabby; dingy.
Ranee
noun, the wife of a rajah.
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.
scree
noun, a steep mass of detritus on the side of a mountain.
ranis
noun, ranee.
truce
noun, a suspension of hostilities for a specified period of time by mutual agreement of the warring parties; cease-fire; armistice.
metr-
Ceuta
noun, a seaport and enclave of Spain in N Morocco, on the Strait of Gibraltar.
rants
noun, ranting, extravagant, or violent declamation.
Cetus
noun, the Whale, a constellation lying above the equator, containing the variable star Mira.
manse
noun, the house and land occupied by a minister or parson.
rases
verb (used with object), raze.
Manus
noun, Anatomy, Zoology. the distal segment of the forelimb of a vertebrate, including the carpus and the forefoot or hand.
ratos
noun, rocket-assisted takeoff.
scuta
noun, plural of scutum.
SCRAM
noun, the rapid shutdown of a nuclear reactor in an emergency.
accus
Cesti
noun, Marcantonio [mahr-kahn-taw-nyaw] /ˌmɑr kɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1623–69, Italian composer.
metic
noun, an alien resident of an ancient Greek city who paid a tax for the right to live there.
sero-
accum
truss
noun, Civil Engineering, Building Trades. any of various structural frames based on the geometric rigidity of the triangle and composed of straight members subject only to longitudinal compression, tension, or both: functions as a beam or cantilever to support bridges, roofs, etc. Compare complete (def 8), incomplete (def 3), redundant (def 5c). any of various structural frames constructed on principles other than the geometric rigidity of the triangle or deriving stability from other factors, as the rigidity of joints, the abutment of masonry, or the stiffness of beams.
rason
noun, a long, loose, black gown with wide sleeves, worn by the clergy.
ratio
noun, the relation between two similar magnitudes with respect to the number of times the first contains the second:
futon
noun, a thin mattress, usually filled with layers of cotton batting and encased in cotton fabric, placed on a floor for sleeping, especially in traditional Japanese interiors, and folded and stored during the day.
Metis
noun, any person of mixed ancestry.
rates
noun, the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation:
cetes
noun, a number of badgers together.
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.
Scout
noun, a soldier, warship, airplane, etc., employed in reconnoitering.
Marne
noun, a river in NE France, flowing W to the Seine near Paris: battles 1914, 1918, 1944. 325 miles (525 km) long.
scent
noun, a distinctive odor, especially when agreeable:
Arete
noun, the aggregate of qualities, as valor and virtue, making up good character.
satis
noun, a Hindu practice whereby a widow immolates herself on the funeral pyre of her husband: now abolished by law.
ureas
noun, Biochemistry. a compound, CO(NH 2) 2 , occurring in urine and other body fluids as a product of protein metabolism.
arcus
noun, a dense, horizontal, roll-shaped cloud sometimes occurring at the lower front portion of a cumulonimbus.
areo-
airts
noun, a direction.
Russ.
abbreviation, Russia.
runts
noun, an animal that is small or stunted as compared with others of its kind.
arces
noun, a daughter of Thaumas and the sister of Iris and the Harpies. Zeus took away her wings when she aided the Titans in their war against him.
Aries
noun, Astronomy. the Ram, a zodiacal constellation between Pisces and Taurus.
Arion
noun, flourished 7th century b.c, Greek poet: inventor of the dithyramb.
suite
noun, a number of things forming a series or set.
masts
noun, Nautical. a spar or structure rising above the hull and upper portions of a ship or boat to hold sails, spars, rigging, booms, signals, etc., at some point on the fore-and-aft line, as a foremast or mainmast. any of a number of individual spars composing such a structure, as a topmast supported on trestletrees at the head of a lower mast. any of various portions of a single spar that are beside particular sails, as a top-gallant mast and royal mast formed as a single spar.
runic
adjective, consisting of or set down in runes:
arise
verb (used without object), to get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling; rise:
Isere
noun, a river in SE France, flowing from the Alps to the Rhone River. 150 miles (240 km) long.
Aisne
noun, a river in N France, flowing NW and W to the Oise. 175 miles (280 km) long.
arium
rutin
noun, a bright yellow or greenish-yellow substance, C 27 H 30 O 16 , obtained chiefly from buckwheat, and used in the treatment of capillary fragility.
secos
noun, sekos.
Anton
noun, a male given name, form of Anthony.
Sufis
noun, a member of an ascetic, mystical Muslim sect.
antre
noun, a cavern; cave.
satem
adjective, belonging to or consisting of those branches of the Indo-European family in which alveolar or palatal fricatives, as the sounds (s) or (sh), developed in ancient times from Proto-Indo-European palatal stops: the satem branches are Indo-Iranian, Armenian, Slavic, Baltic, and Albanian.
sates
noun, a Southeast Asian, especially Indonesian and Malaysian, dish of marinated, bite-size pieces of meat, skewered, barbecued, and usually served with a peanut-flavored dipping sauce.
suint
noun, the natural grease of the wool of sheep, consisting of a mixture of fatty matter and potassium salts, used as a source of potash and in the preparation of ointments.
sect.
rusts
noun, Also called iron rust. the red or orange coating that forms on the surface of iron when exposed to air and moisture, consisting chiefly of ferric hydroxide and ferric oxide formed by oxidation.
mafic
adjective, of or relating to rocks rich in dark, ferromagnesian minerals. Compare basic (def 4), ultramafic.
mast-
Satie
noun, Erik Alfred Leslie [e-reek al-fred les-lee] /ɛˈrik alˈfrɛd lɛsˈli/ (Show IPA), 1866–1925, French composer.
satin
noun, a fabric in a warp-effect or filling-effect satin weave, as acetate, rayon, nylon, or silk, often having a glossy face and a soft, slippery texture.
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.
runes
noun, any of the characters of certain ancient alphabets, as of a script used for writing the Germanic languages, especially of Scandinavia and Britain, from c200 to c1200, or a script used for inscriptions in a Turkic language of the 6th to 8th centuries from the area near the Orkhon River in Mongolia.
Arius
noun, died a.d. 336, Christian priest at Alexandria: founder of Arianism.
Sacco
noun, Nicola [nee-kaw-lah] /niˈkɔ lɑ/ (Show IPA), 1891–1927, Italian anarchist, in the U.S. after 1908: together with Bartolomeo Vanzetti, found guilty of robbery and murder 1921; executed 1927.
matr-
Sumac
noun, any of several shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Rhus of the cashew family, having milky sap, compound leaves, and small, fleshy fruit.
Unit.
Aimee
noun, a female given name.
seise
verb (used with or without object), Chiefly Law. seize.
routs
noun, a defeat attended with disorderly flight; dispersal of a defeated force in complete disorder:
arses
noun, ass2 (defs 1, 2).
Irene
noun, Classical Mythology. one of the Horae, the personification of peace.
Seine
noun, a fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, having floats at the upper edge and sinkers at the lower.
arsis
noun, Music. the upward stroke in conducting; upbeat. Compare thesis (def 4).
arson
noun, Law. the malicious burning of another's house or property, or in some statutes, the burning of one's own house or property, as to collect insurance.
route
noun, a course, way, or road for passage or travel:
Sumer
noun, an ancient region in southern Mesopotamia that contained a number of independent cities and city-states of which the first were established possibly as early as 5000 b.c.: conquered by the Elamites and, about 2000 b.c., by the Babylonians; a number of its cities, as Ur, Uruk, Kish, and Lagash, are major archaeological sites in southern Iraq.
irate
adjective, angry; enraged:
roust
verb (used with object), to rout, as from a place:
stria
noun, a slight or narrow furrow, ridge, stripe, or streak, especially one of a number in parallel arrangement:
seifs
noun, a long narrow sand dune parallel to the prevailing wind direction.
Marti
noun, José [haw-se] /hɔˈsɛ/ (Show IPA), 1853–1895, Cuban patriot and writer.
ruins
noun, ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay:
Irons
noun, Jeremy (John) born 1948, English actor.
Armen
armet
noun, a completely enclosed helmet having a visor and hinged cheek pieces fastened under the chin.
mater
noun, British Informal. mother1 .
seems
verb (used without object), to appear to be, feel, do, etc.:
rumen
noun, the first stomach of ruminating animals, lying next to the reticulum.
matin
noun, (often initial capital letter) matins, Also, especially British, mattins. (usually used with a singular verb) Ecclesiastical. the first of the seven canonical hours. the service for it, properly beginning at midnight, but sometimes beginning at daybreak. Also called Morning Prayer. the service of public prayer, said in the morning, in the Anglican Church.
arose
verb, simple past tense of arise.
Maine
noun, a state in the NE United States, on the Atlantic coast. 33,215 sq. mi. (86,027 sq. km). Capital: Augusta. Abbreviation: ME (for use with zip code), Me.
unman
verb (used with object), to deprive of courage or fortitude; break down the manly spirit of:
sauce
noun, any preparation, usually liquid or semiliquid, eaten as a gravy or as a relish accompanying food.
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.
seers
noun, a person who sees; observer.
Urena
noun, any tropical plant or shrub belonging to the genus Urena, of the mallow family, having clusters of small, yellow flowers, especially U. lobata, which yields a useful bast fiber.
unite
noun, a former gold coin of England, equal to 20 shillings, issued under James I and Charles I.
antis
noun, a person who is opposed to a particular practice, party, policy, action, etc.
antic
noun, Usually, antics. a playful trick or prank; caper. a grotesque, fantastic, or ludicrous gesture, act, or posture.
rouse
noun, a rousing.
unset
adjective, not set; not solidified or made firm, as concrete or asphalt.
Santo
noun, a carved figure of a saint, usually of wood, as from Puerto Rico, Mexico, or the southwestern U.S.
amort
adjective, spiritless; lifeless.
marts
noun, market; trading center; trade center.
Mason
noun, a person whose trade is building with units of various natural or artificial mineral products, as stones, bricks, cinder blocks, or tiles, usually with the use of mortar or cement as a bonding agent.
amour
noun, a love affair.
macer
noun, macebearer.
sasin
noun, blackbuck.
untie
verb (used with object), to loose or unfasten (anything tied); let or set loose by undoing a knot.
stuns
noun, the act of stunning.
amuse
verb (used with object), to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner:
Sans.
sanit
Macc.
ament
noun, catkin.
AMORC
Amer.
sanes
noun, a private nationwide organization in the U.S., established in 1957, that opposes nuclear testing and advocates international peace.
amine
noun, any of a class of compounds derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms with organic groups.
masc.
AMICE
noun, an oblong vestment, usually of white linen, worn about the neck and shoulders and partly under the alb.
Sarto
noun, Andrea del [ahn-drey-uh del;; Italian ahn-dre-ah del] /ɑnˈdreɪ ə dɛl;; Italian ɑnˈdrɛ ɑ dɛl/ (Show IPA), Andrea del Sarto.
saris
noun, a garment worn by Hindu women, consisting of a long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder.
amin-
Saree
noun, sari.
Macon
noun, Nathaniel, 1758–1837, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1801–07.
Marut
noun, any of a group of storm gods, the offspring of Rudra.
MASER
noun, a device for amplifying electromagnetic waves by stimulated emission of radiation.
uran-
amirs
noun, emir.
amiss
Idioms, take amiss, to be offended at or resentful of (something not meant to cause offense or resentment); misunderstand:
sarc-
maces
noun, a clublike armor-breaking weapon of war, often with a flanged or spiked metal head, used chiefly in the Middle Ages.
Saone
noun, a river flowing S from NE France to the Rhone. 270 miles (435 km) long.
Ancon
noun, the elbow.
ancre
adjective, having the end of each limb divided and carved outward like the flukes of an anchor; moline:
anti-
saice
noun, syce.
annot
Saint
noun, any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as such by the Christian Church, especially by canonization.
sains
verb (used with object), to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences.
stums
noun, unfermented or partly fermented grape juice.
secco
noun, fresco secco.
Issus
noun, an ancient town in Asia Minor, in Cilicia: victory of Alexander the Great over Darius III 333 b.c.
anon.
Sears
noun, Richard Warren, 1863–1914, U.S. mail-order retailer.
urate
noun, a salt of uric acid.
safes
noun, a steel or iron box or repository for money, jewels, papers, etc.
Anson
noun, a male given name.
issue
noun, the act of sending out or putting forth; promulgation; distribution:
ante-
antes
noun, Poker. a fixed but arbitrary stake put into the pot by each player before the deal.
Saite
noun, a native or citizen of Saïs.
Annie
noun, a female given name, form of Ann, Anna, or Anne.
amens
noun, an utterance of the interjection “amen.”.
anim.
urase
noun, urease.
Sucre
noun, Antonio José de [ahn-taw-nyaw haw-se th e] /ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ hɔˈsɛ ðɛ/ (Show IPA), 1793–1830, Venezuelan general and South American liberator: 1st president of Bolivia 1826–28.
masse
noun, a stroke made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held almost or quite perpendicular to the table.
anent
preposition, in regard to; about; concerning.
Aneto
noun, Pi·co de [pee-kaw th e] /ˈpi kɔ ðɛ/ (Show IPA). Spanish name of Pic de Néthou.
SEATO
noun, an organization formed in Manila (1954), comprising Australia, Great Britain, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, and the United States, for collective defense against aggression in southeastern Asia and the southwestern Pacific: abolished in 1977.
anime
noun, a Japanese style of motion-picture animation, characterized by highly stylized, colorful art, futuristic settings, violence, and sexuality.
suets
noun, the hard fatty tissue about the loins and kidneys of beef, sheep, etc., used in cooking or processed to yield tallow.
seats
noun, something designed to support a person in a sitting position, as a chair, bench, or pew; a place on or in which one sits.
iters
noun, a canal or passage.
SAMOS
noun, a Greek island in the E Aegean. 194 sq. mi. (502 sq. km).
anion
noun, a negatively charged ion, as one attracted to the anode in electrolysis.
anis-
ameer
noun, emir.
anise
noun, a Mediterranean plant, Pimpinella anisum, of the parsley family, having loose umbrels of small yellowish-white flowers that yield aniseed.
Artie
noun, a male given name, form of Arthur.
seism
noun, an earthquake.
meno-
turfs
noun, a layer of matted earth formed by grass and plant roots.
Unami
noun, a member of a North American Indian people, one of the Delaware group.
Senna
noun, any plant, shrub, or tree belonging to the genus Cassia, of the legume family, having pinnate leaves and large clusters of flowers.
scat-
aero-
stour
noun, British Dialect. tumult; confusion. a storm.
Turin
noun, a city in NW Italy, on the Po: capital of the Kingdom of Italy 1860–65.
caco-
roans
noun, a horse or other animal with a roan coat.
rises
noun, an act or instance of rising.
senor
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to sir or Mr., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a man. Abbreviation: Sr.
cacti
noun, any of numerous succulent plants of the family Cactaceae, of warm, arid regions of the New World, having fleshy, leafless, usually spiny stems, and typically having solitary, showy flowers.
riots
noun, a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
Stoss
noun, Veit [fahyt] /faɪt/ (Show IPA), c1440–1533, German sculptor and painter.
scats
noun, scat singing.
roams
noun, an act or instance of roaming; a ramble.
roast
noun, roasted meat or a piece of roasted meat, as a piece of beef or veal of a quantity and shape for slicing into more than one portion.
rinse
noun, an act or instance of rinsing.
Aust.
Mears
noun, mere3 .
uncia
noun, a bronze coin of ancient Rome, the 12th part of an as.
afire
adjective, on fire:
Auric
adjective, of or containing gold in the trivalent state.
Urmia
noun, Lake, a salt lake in NW Iran. About 2000 sq. mi. (5180 sq. km).
intr.
scare
noun, a sudden fright or alarm, especially with little or no reason.
unarm
verb (used with object), to deprive or relieve of arms; disarm.
Aesir
noun, the principal race of gods, led by Odin and living at Asgard.
scarf
noun, a long, broad strip of wool, silk, lace, or other material worn about the neck, shoulders, or head, for ornament or protection against cold, drafts, etc.; muffler.
maist
adjective, noun, adverb, most.
auto.
scart
verb (used with or without object), to scratch, scrape, mark, or scar.
Maroc
noun, French name of Morocco.
Mecca
noun, Also, Makkah, Mekka. a city in and the capital of Hejaz, in W Saudi Arabia: birthplace of Muhammad; spiritual center of Islam.
meets
noun, an assembly, as of persons and hounds for a hunt or swimmers or runners for a race or series of races:
caine
noun, (Sir Thomas Henry) Hall, 1853–1931, English novelist.
UNCIO
senti
noun, a monetary unit of Tanzania, the 100th part of a shilling; cent.
rices
noun, the starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food.
Camus
noun, Albert [al-ber] /alˈbɛr/ (Show IPA), 1913–60, French novelist, short-story writer, playwright, and essayist: Nobel Prize 1957.
canc.
riant
adjective, laughing; smiling; cheerful.
menat
noun, an amulet worn by certain Egyptians in ancient times to secure divine protection and to ensure fertility.
aeons
noun, (in Gnosticism) one of a class of powers or beings conceived as emanating from the Supreme Being and performing various functions in the operations of the universe.
scene
noun, the place where some action or event occurs:
aerie
noun, the nest of a bird of prey, as an eagle or a hawk.
sents
noun, a coin of Estonia until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a kroon.
Menes
noun, flourished c3200 b.c, traditionally the unifier and 1st king of Egypt: founder of the 1st dynasty.
caner
noun, a person who works with cane, especially one who produces canework for chairs.
Saros
noun, the period of 223 synodic months, equaling 6585.32 days or 18 years, 11.32 days (or 10.32 days if 5 leap years occur in the interval), after which eclipses repeat but are shifted 120° west.
canes
noun, a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick.
Inonu
noun, Ismet [is-met] /ɪsˈmɛt/ (Show IPA), (Ismet Paşa) 1884–1973, president of Turkey 1938–50; prime minister 1923–24, 1925–37, 1961–65.
aeri-
Storm
noun, a disturbance of the normal condition of the atmosphere, manifesting itself by winds of unusual force or direction, often accompanied by rain, snow, hail, thunder, and lightning, or flying sand or dust.
cains
noun, Scot. and Irish English. rent paid in kind, especially a percentage of a farm crop.
Rimas
noun, a female given name.
cairn
noun, a heap of stones set up as a landmark, monument, tombstone, etc.
Meier
noun, Richard, born 1934, U.S. architect.
Cairo
noun, a city in and the capital of Egypt, in the N part on the E bank of the Nile.
sceat
noun, a silver Anglo-Saxon coin of the 7th and 8th centuries, sometimes including an amount of gold.
rimes
noun, Also called rime ice. an opaque coating of tiny, white, granular ice particles, caused by the rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on impact with an object. Compare frost (def 3), glaze (def 17).
Caius
noun, Saint, died a.d. 296, pope 283–296.
sensa
noun, plural of sensum.
camis
noun, camisole (def 1).
inst.
rifts
noun, an opening made by splitting, cleaving, etc.; fissure; cleft; chink.
Cameo
noun, a technique of engraving upon a gem or other stone, as onyx, in such a way that an underlying stone of one color is exposed as a background for a low-relief design of another color.
sense
noun, any of the faculties, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceive stimuli originating from outside or inside the body:
scena
noun, an extended operatic vocal solo, usually including an aria and a recitative.
cames
noun, a slender, grooved bar of lead for holding together the pieces of glass in windows of latticework or stained glass.
inset
noun, something inserted; insert.
Roman
noun, a metrical narrative, especially in medieval French literature.
minas
noun, an ancient unit of weight and value equal to the sixtieth part of a talent.
roues
noun, a dissolute and licentious man; rake.
Asser
noun, Tobias [toh-bahy-uh s;; Dutch taw-bee-ahs] /toʊˈbaɪ əs;; Dutch tɔˈbi ɑs/ (Show IPA), 1838–1913, Dutch jurist and statesman: Nobel Peace Prize 1911.
sumos
noun, a form of wrestling in Japan in which a contestant wins by forcing his opponent out of the ring or by causing him to touch the ground with any part of his body other than the soles of his feet, contestants usually being men of great height and weight.
rosin
noun, Chemistry. the yellowish to amber, translucent, hard, brittle, fragmented resin left after distilling the oil of turpentine from the crude oleoresin of the pine: used chiefly in making varnishes, varnish and paint driers, printing inks, and for rubbing on the bows of such string instruments as the violin.
Rosie
noun, a female given name, form of Rose.
unfit
adjective, not fit; not adapted or suited; unsuitable:
roset
noun, resin; rosin.
iotas
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
mains
noun, the main or home farm of a manor, as where the ownerlives; manse.
semen
noun, the viscid, whitish fluid produced in the male reproductive organs, containing spermatozoa.
asses
noun, plural of ass1 .
asset
noun, a useful and desirable thing or quality:
Sunna
noun, the traditional portion of Muslim law, based on the words and acts of Muhammad, and preserved in the traditional literature.
afrit
noun, afreet.
assn.
scams
noun, a confidence game or other fraudulent scheme, especially for making a quick profit; swindle.
Afro-
Rosse
noun, William Parsons, Third Earl of, William Parsons.
rooti
noun, rooty2 .
rotos
noun, rotogravure.
Rouen
noun, a city in and the capital of Seine-Maritime, in N France, on the Seine: famous cathedral; execution of Joan of Arc 1431.
Union
noun, the act of uniting two or more things.
saute
noun, a dish of sautéed food.
marse
noun, (used chiefly in representation of southern black speech) master.
Matsu
noun, a pine, Pinus massoniana, of China, yielding a wood used in furniture-making, the construction of houses, etc.
urine
noun, the liquid-to-semisolid waste matter excreted by the kidneys, in humans being a yellowish, slightly acid, watery fluid.
asco-
Asine
noun, an ancient town in S Greece, on the Gulf of Argolis.
rotes
noun, routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure:
afros
noun, a hair style originating with black persons, in which the hair is allowed to grow naturally and to acquire a bushy appearance.
ascon
noun, a type of sponge having an oval shape and a thin body wall with pores leading directly into the spongocoel.
Ascot
noun, a necktie or scarf with broad ends, tied and arranged so that the ends are laid flat, one across the other, sometimes with a pin to secure them.
Iran.
Ascus
noun, the sac in ascomycetes in which the sexual spores are formed.
rotas
noun, Chiefly British. a round or rotation of duties; a period of work or duty taken in rotation with others. an agenda or circuit of sporting events, as a round of golf tournaments, played in different localities throughout the year.
semi-
Sunni
noun, Also called Sunnite. a member of one of the two great religious divisions of Islam, regarding the first four caliphs as legitimate successors of Muhammad and stressing the importance of Sunna as a basis for law. Compare Shiʿite.
meant
verb, simple past tense and past participle of mean1 .
scant
adverb, Scot. and North England Dialect. scarcely; barely; hardly.
semis
noun, a copper coin of ancient Rome, the half part of an as.
astr.
McRae
noun, Carmen, 1920–94, U.S. jazz singer and songwriter.
Romeo
noun, the romantic lover of Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
afore
adverb, preposition, conjunction, before.
inure
verb (used with object), to accustom to hardship, difficulty, pain, etc.; toughen or harden; habituate (usually followed by to):
ation
Ronco
noun, any grunt of the genus Haemulon, especially H. parrai, the sailor's-choice, of West Indian waters.
atmo-
uncos
noun, something extraordinary or unusual; a novelty.
afoot
adverb, adjective, on foot; walking:
atone
verb (used with object), to make amends for; expiate:
mairs
adjective, noun, adverb, more.
MEANS
noun, Usually, means. (used with a singular or plural verb) an agency, instrument, or method used to attain an end:
Ronan
noun, a king who killed his son, Mael Fothartaigh, after his wife had falsely accused the boy of attempting to seduce her, and who was himself killed by the children of Mael Fothartaigh.
Astor
noun, John Jacob, 1763–1848, U.S. capitalist and fur merchant.
asst.
roofs
noun, the external upper covering of a house or other building.
Roost
noun, a perch upon which birds or fowls rest at night.
McFee
noun, William, 1881–1966, English writer.
Roose
verb (used with or without object), praise.
rooms
noun, a portion of space within a building or other structure, separated by walls or partitions from other parts:
Assur
noun, the god of war and supreme national god of Assyria.
sunns
noun, a tall East Indian shrub, Crotalaria juncea, of the legume family, having slender branches and yellow flowers, and an inner bark that yields a hemplike fiber used for making ropes, sacking, etc.
aster
noun, any composite plant of the genus Aster, having rays varying from white or pink to blue around a yellow disk.
scans
noun, an act or instance of scanning; close examination.
Afric
adjective, African.
astir
adjective, moving or stirring, especially with much activity or excitement:
Ronne
noun, a seaport on W Bornholm island, Denmark, in the S Baltic Sea: stone quarries.
inurn
verb (used with object), to put into an urn, especially ashes after cremation.
Aston
noun, Francis William, 1877–1945, English physicist and chemist: Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1922.
ronin
noun, a samurai who no longer serves a daimyo, or feudal lord.
Maros
noun, Hungarian name of Mures.
Comer
noun, Informal. a person or thing that is progressing well or is very promising:
Noemi
noun, Naomi (def 1).
comes
noun, Astronomy. companion1 (def 6).
nerts
interjection, nuts (def 1).
taros
noun, a stemless plant, Colocasia esculenta, of the arum family, cultivated in tropical regions, in the Pacific islands and elsewhere, for the edible tuber.
nests
noun, a pocketlike, usually more or less circular structure of twigs, grass, mud, etc., formed by a bird, often high in a tree, as a place in which to lay and incubate its eggs and rear its young; any protected place used by a bird for these purposes.
enema
noun, the injection of a fluid into the rectum to cause a bowel movement.
mono-
enfin
adverb, in conclusion; finally.
Ennis
noun, a town in N Texas.
ennui
noun, a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom:
enorm
adjective, enormous; huge; vast.
neume
noun, any of various symbols representing from one to four notes, used in the musical notation of the Middle Ages but now employed solely in the notation of Gregorian chant in the liturgical books of the Roman Catholic Church.
TIROS
noun, one of a series of satellites for transmitting television pictures of the earth's cloud cover.
Fiume
noun, Italian name of Rijeka.
Ensor
noun, James, 1860–1949, Belgian painter.
ensue
verb (used without object), to follow in order; come afterward, especially in immediate succession:
neons
noun, Chemistry. a chemically inert gaseous element occurring in small amounts in the earth's atmosphere, used chiefly in a type of electrical lamp. Symbol: Ne; atomic weight: 20.183; atomic number: 10; density: 0.9002 g/l at 0°C and 760 mm pressure.
fists
noun, the hand closed tightly, with the fingers doubled into the palm.
Tasso
noun, Torquato [tawr-kwah-taw] /tɔrˈkwɑ tɔ/ (Show IPA), 1544–95, Italian poet.
foams
noun, a collection of minute bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid by agitation, fermentation, etc.:
focus
noun, a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity:
monos
noun, infectious mononucleosis.
emits
verb (used with object), to send forth (liquid, light, heat, sound, particles, etc.); discharge.
tomes
noun, a book, especially a very heavy, large, or learned book.
Tarne
noun, (in the Iliad) Sardis.
toman
noun, a coin of Iran, equal to 10 rials.
toise
noun, an old French unit of length equivalent to 6.395 feet (1.949 meters).
neut.
emirs
noun, a chieftain, prince, commander, or head of state in some Islamic countries.
Neuss
noun, a city W Germany, near Düsseldorf.
emote
verb (used without object), to show or pretend emotion:
neur-
T-man
noun, a special investigator of the Department of the Treasury.
enact
verb (used with object), to make into an act or statute:
Monet
noun, Claude [klawd;; French klohd] /klɔd;; French kloʊd/ (Show IPA), 1840–1926, French painter.
tarns
noun, a small mountain lake or pool, especially one in a cirque.
Frost
noun, a degree or state of coldness sufficient to cause the freezing of water.
enate
noun, a person related on one's mother's side. Compare agnate, cognate.
monic
adjective, (of a polynomial) having the coefficient of the term of highest degree equal to 1.
fiscs
noun, a royal or state treasury; exchequer.
entia
noun, plural of ens.
somas
noun, the body of an organism as contrasted with its germ cells.
Ernst
noun, Max [maks;; German mahks] /mæks;; German mɑks/ (Show IPA), 1891–1976, German painter, in the U.S. 1941–49, in France 1949–76.
tinea
noun, any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.
SONAR
noun, a method for detecting and locating objects submerged in water by echolocation.
Mont.
ernes
noun, sea eagle.
nears
finos
noun, a pale, very dry sherry of Spain.
Ernie
noun, a male given name, form of Ernest.
sones
noun, a unit for measuring the loudness of sound, equal to the loudness of a sound that, in the judgment of a group of listeners, is equal to that of a 1000-cycle-per-second reference sound having an intensity of 40 decibels.
tines
noun, a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.
naut.
erose
adjective, uneven, as if gnawed away.
Sonia
noun, a female given name, Russian form of Sophia.
teams
noun, a number of persons forming one of the sides in a game or contest:
Monte
noun, Also called monte bank. a gambling game played with a 40-card pack in which players bet that one of two layouts, each consisting of two cards drawn from either the top or bottom of the deck and turned face up, will be matched in suit by the next card turned up.
finns
noun, Irish Legend. a leader of the Fenian warriors and the father of Ossian: the subject of many legends.
Timor
noun, an island in the S part of Indonesia: largest and easternmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands; E half formerly belonged to Portugal. 13,095 sq. mi. (33,913 sq. km).
ERISA
noun, Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Fiona
noun, a female given name.
nemos
noun, remote (def 10).
firms
noun, a partnership or association for carrying on a business.
ento-
enure
verb (used with or without object), inure.
Nemea
noun, a valley in SE Greece, in ancient Argolis.
first
noun, the person or thing that is first in time, order, rank, etc.
tires
noun, British Dialect. fatigue.
Neman
noun, a river rising in central Byelorussia (Belarus), flowing W through Lithuania into the Baltic. 582 miles (937 km) long.
firns
noun, névé.
Tiran
noun, Strait of, a navigable waterway between the N Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.
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.
tious
eosin
noun, Also called bromeosin, tetrabromofluorescein. a red, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C 20 H 8 Br 4 O 5 , derived from fluorescein by bromination: used chiefly as an acid dye for dyeing silk a rose red color and as a histological stain.
erase
verb (used with object), to rub or scrape out, as letters or characters written, engraved, etc.; efface.
Erato
noun, the Muse of love poetry.
fires
erect
adjective, upright in position or posture:
Fionn
noun, Finn.
tomia
noun, the cutting edge of a bird's bill.
foins
noun, a thrust with a weapon.
eruct
verb (used with or without object), to belch forth, as gas from the stomach.
cutie
noun, Informal. a charmingly attractive or cute person, especially a girl or a young woman (often used as a form of address):
moire
noun, any moiré fabric.
foots
noun, (in vertebrates) the terminal part of the leg, below the ankle joint, on which the body stands and moves.
nomo-
moist
adjective, moderately or slightly wet; damp.
cutes
noun, the cutes, Informal. self-consciously cute mannerisms or appeal; affected coyness:
nomes
noun, one of the provinces of ancient Egypt.
nomen
noun, (in ancient Rome) the second name of a citizen, indicating his gens, as “Gaius Julius Caesar.”.
nomas
noun, a gangrenous ulceration of the mouth or genitalia, occurring mainly in debilitated children.
Moira
noun, Classical Mythology. the personification of fate. Moirai, the Fates.
cutin
noun, a transparent, waxy substance constituting, together with cellulose, the cuticle of plants.
cutis
noun, the true skin, consisting of the dermis and the epidermis.
Foote
noun, Andrew Hull, 1806–63, U.S. naval officer.
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.
noise
noun, sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind:
TORES
noun, a torus.
torcs
noun, torque (def 4).
nona-
nonas
noun, sleeping sickness (def 2).
toons
noun, an Asian tree, Cedrela toona, of the mahogany family, yielding an aromatic red wood used for furniture, carving, etc.
steer
noun, Informal. a suggestion about a course of action; tip:
curio
noun, any unusual article, object of art, etc., valued as a curiosity.
fore-
non-U
adjective, not characteristic of or appropriate to the upper class, especially of Great Britain:
force
noun, physical power or strength possessed by a living being:
curns
noun, a grain.
no-no
noun, anything that is forbidden or not advisable, as because of being improper or unsafe:
curse
noun, the expression of a wish that misfortune, evil, doom, etc., befall a person, group, etc.
curst
noun, the expression of a wish that misfortune, evil, doom, etc., befall a person, group, etc.
nonce
noun, the present, or immediate, occasion or purpose (usually used in the phrase for the nonce).
toros
noun, a bull.
nonet
noun, a group of nine performers or instruments.
nones
noun, the fifth of the seven canonical hours, or the service for it, originally fixed for the ninth hour of the day (or 3 p.m.).
foram
noun, foraminifer.
Cusco
noun, Cuzco.
cusec
noun, a unit of flow of one cubic foot per second.
Steen
noun, Jan [yahn] /yɑn/ (Show IPA), 1626–79, Dutch painter.
toran
noun, (in Indian Buddhist and Hindu architecture) a gateway having two or three lintels between two posts.
earns
verb (used with object), to gain or get in return for one's labor or service:
toner
noun, a person or thing that tones.
tonic
noun, a medicine that invigorates or strengthens:
nisus
noun, an effort or striving toward a particular goal or attainment; impulse.
tonne
noun, metric ton.
Nisan
noun, the seventh month of the Jewish calendar.
Niort
noun, a city in and the capital of Deux-Sèvres, in W France.
Ninus
noun, the legendary husband of Semiramis and founder of Nineveh.
ecto-
Ninos
noun, boy; child.
nines
noun, a cardinal number, eight plus one.
Niter
noun, potassium nitrate.
Ecua.
tonia
softs
noun, something that is soft or yielding; the soft part.
Nimes
noun, a city in and the capital of Gard, in S France: Roman ruins.
tones
noun, any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.:
Foism
noun, Chinese Buddhism.
niece
noun, a daughter of a person's brother or sister.
Foist
verb (used with object), to force upon or impose fraudulently or unjustifiably (usually followed by on or upon):
econ.
tonus
noun, a normal state of continuous slight tension in muscle tissue that facilitates its response to stimulation.
Sofer
noun, scribe1 (def 3).
eases
noun, freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort:
comet
noun, a celestial body moving about the sun, usually in a highly eccentric orbit, consisting of a central mass surrounded by an envelope of dust and gas that may form a tail that streams away from the sun.
noct-
tares
noun, any of various vetches, especially Vicia sativa.
Tarim
noun, a river in NW China, in Xinjiang Uygur region. About 1300 miles (2090 km) long.
sofar
noun, a system for determining a position at sea by exploding a charge under water and measuring the time the shock waves take to reach three widely separated shore stations at known distances from each other.
easts
noun, a cardinal point of the compass, 90° to the right of north. Abbreviation: E.
SOFIA
noun, Also, Sofiya [Bulgarian saw-fee-yuh] /Bulgarian ˈsɔ fi yə/ (Show IPA). a city in and the capital of Bulgaria, in the W part.
niton
noun, (formerly) radon. Symbol: Nt.
softa
noun, a Turkish Muslim theological student.
tono-
eaten
noun, eats, Informal. food.
Eaton
noun, Theophilus, 1590–1658, English colonist and colonial administrator in America.
fomes
noun, any agent, as clothing or bedding, that is capable of absorbing and transmitting the infecting organism of a disease.
nitre
noun, niter.
nitr-
monas
noun, monad.
sonic
adjective, of or relating to sound.
nates
noun, buttocks; rump.
Curia
noun, one of the political subdivisions of each of the three tribes of ancient Rome.
fasts
noun, a fastening for a door, window, or the like.
tense
noun, a category of verbal inflection that serves chiefly to specify the time of the action or state expressed by the verb.
Farsi
noun, the modern Iranian language of Iran and western Afghanistan, written in the Arabic alphabet; modern Persian.
farts
noun, a flatus expelled through the anus.
MSFor
Srta.
MSEnt
sruti
noun, the Vedas and some of the Upanishads, regarded as divinely revealed.
stain
noun, a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
Sousa
noun, John Philip, 1854–1932, U.S. band conductor and composer.
Fates
noun, something that unavoidably befalls a person; fortune; lot:
tenor
noun, the course of thought or meaning that runs through something written or spoken; purport; drift.
stair
noun, one of a flight or series of steps for going from one level to another, as in a building.
fatso
noun, a fat person (used as a term of address).
morns
noun, morning.
stare
noun, a staring gaze; a fixed look with the eyes wide open:
Fermi
noun, a unit of length, 10− 15 m, used in measuring nuclear distances. Symbol: F.
souse
noun, an act of sousing.
sours
noun, something that is sour.
Faure
noun, Gabriel Urbain [ga-bree-el oor-ban] /ga briˈɛl urˈbɛ̃/ (Show IPA), 1845–1924, French composer.
farce
noun, a light, humorous play in which the plot depends upon a skillfully exploited situation rather than upon the development of character.
sotie
noun, a satirical and topical comedy employing actors dressed in traditional fool's costume, popular in France during the late Middle Ages, and often used as a curtain raiser to mystery and morality plays.
fanos
noun, a town in central Italy, on the Adriatic Sea: cathedral; Roman ruins.
Fanti
noun, a Kwa language spoken in Ghana that is mutually intelligible with Twi.
mores
noun, an additional quantity, amount, or number:
Mufti
noun, civilian clothes, in contrast with military or other uniforms, or as worn by a person who usually wears a uniform.
Festa
noun, a feast, festival, or holiday.
teens
noun, Archaic. suffering; grief.
farci
adjective, filled with with seasoned bread crumbs or other savory matter; stuffed.
faros
noun, a gambling game in which players place bets on a special board or layout, betting on each series of two cards as they are drawn from a box containing the dealer's or banker's pack.
mucro
noun, a short point projecting abruptly, as at the end of a leaf.
fares
noun, the price of conveyance or passage in a bus, train, airplane, or other vehicle.
farms
noun, a tract of land, usually with a house, barn, silo, etc., on which crops and often livestock are raised for livelihood.
mucor
noun, any phycomycetous fungus of the genus Mucor, that forms a furry coating on foodstuffs and dead and decaying vegetable matter.
muco-
mucin
noun, any of a class of glycoproteins found in saliva, gastric juice, etc., that form viscous solutions and act as lubricants or protectants on external and internal surfaces of the body.
mucic
adjective, of or derived from mucic acid.
fauns
noun, one of a class of rural deities represented as men with the ears, horns, tail, and later also the hind legs of a goat.
Faust
noun, Johann [yoh-hahn] /ˈyoʊ hɑn/ (Show IPA), c1480–c1538, German magician, alchemist, and astrologer.
Munin
noun, one of the two ravens of Odin that brought him news from the whole world.
motes
noun, a small particle or speck, especially of dust.
motor
noun, a comparatively small and powerful engine, especially an internal-combustion engine in an automobile, motorboat, or the like.
femic
adjective, of or relating to a group of rock-forming minerals in which iron and magnesium are essential components.
moton
noun, besague.
feres
noun, a companion; mate.
temin
noun, Howard M(artin) 1934–94, U.S. virologist: Nobel Prize in medicine 1975.
femur
noun, Anatomy. a bone in the human leg extending from the pelvis to the knee, that is the longest, largest, and strongest in the body; thighbone.
motif
noun, a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., especially in a literary, artistic, or musical work.
fence
noun, a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of posts and wire or wood, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary.
MOTOS
mosts
noun, the greatest quantity, amount, or degree; the utmost:
Temne
noun, a member of a people living mainly in Sierra Leone.
mosso
adjective, rapid; fast.
Mossi
noun, an agricultural people of Africa living mainly in Burkina Faso.
morts
noun, Hunting. the note played on a hunting horn signifying that the animal hunted has been killed.
Stans
noun, a town in and the capital of Nidwalden, in central Switzerland.
Moses
noun, the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and delivered the Law during their years of wandering in the wilderness.
femes
noun, a woman or wife.
Morse
noun, an ornamented metal clasp or brooch for fastening a cope in front.
stane
noun, adjective, adverb, verb (used with object), stone.
mourn
verb (used with object), to feel or express sorrow or grief over (misfortune, loss, or anything regretted); deplore.
tenon
noun, a projection formed on the end of a timber or the like for insertion into a mortise of the same dimensions.
teno-
moron
noun, Informal. a person who is notably stupid or lacking in good judgment:
Tenn.
fears
noun, a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid. Synonyms: foreboding, apprehension, consternation, dismay, dread, terror, fright, panic, horror, trepidation, qualm. Antonyms: courage, security, calm, intrepidity.
MOUSE
noun, any of numerous small Old World rodents of the family Muridae, especially of the genus Mus, introduced widely in other parts of the world.
Feast
noun, any rich or abundant meal:
Moros
noun, a child of Nyx, and the personification of fate.
feist
noun, Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. a small mongrel dog, especially one that is ill-tempered; cur; mutt.
feces
noun, waste matter discharged from the intestines through the anus; excrement.
fecit
verb, he made (it); she made (it): formerly used on works of art after the name of the artist. Abbreviation: fe., fec.
tenia
noun, taenia.
feint
noun, a movement made in order to deceive an adversary; an attack aimed at one place or point merely as a distraction from the real place or point of attack:
feria
noun, Ecclesiastical. a weekday on which no feast is celebrated.
Mount
noun, the act or a manner of mounting.
moues
noun, a pouting grimace.
munic
Munro
noun, Alice (Laidlaw) [leyd-law] /ˈleɪdˌlɔ/ (Show IPA), born 1931, Canadian short-story writer.
Timon
noun, c320–c230 b.c, Greek philosopher.
Names
noun, a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
fiats
noun, an authoritative decree, sanction, or order: Synonyms: authorization, directive, ruling, mandate, diktat, ukase.
terse
adjective, neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language.
etnas
noun, Mount, an active volcano in E Sicily. 10,758 feet (3280 meters).
terns
noun, any of numerous aquatic birds of the subfamily Sterninae of the family Laridae, related to the gulls but usually having a more slender body and bill, smaller feet, a long, deeply forked tail, and a more graceful flight, especially those of the genus Sterna, as S. hirundo (common tern) of Eurasia and America, having white, black, and gray plumage.
Nance
noun, Offensive. an effeminate male.
Terni
noun, a city in central Italy.
Namur
noun, a province in S Belgium. 1413 sq. mi. (3660 sq. km).
etuis
noun, a small, often decorative case, especially one for needles, toilet articles, or the like.
moons
noun, the earth's natural satellite, orbiting the earth at a mean distance of 238,857 miles (384,393 km) and having a diameter of 2160 miles (3476 km).
Nairn
noun, a historic county in N Scotland.
terne
noun, terne metal.
naifs
noun, a naive or inexperienced person.
terna
noun, a list of three names submitted to the pope as recommended to fill a vacant bishopric or benefice.
nacre
noun, mother-of-pearl.
Euro-
euros
noun, wallaroo.
nano-
tease
noun, a person who teases or annoys.
soras
noun, a small, short-billed rail, Porzana carolina, of marshy areas of North America.
narcs
noun, a government agent or detective charged with the enforcement of laws restricting the use of narcotics.
times
noun, the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
fines
noun, fines. Mining. crushed ore sufficiently fine to pass through a given screen. Compare short (def 29e). Agriculture. the fine bits of corn kernel knocked off during handling of the grain.
Finer
noun, fines. Mining. crushed ore sufficiently fine to pass through a given screen. Compare short (def 29e). Agriculture. the fine bits of corn kernel knocked off during handling of the grain.
naso-
finca
noun, a ranch or large farm in a Spanish-speaking country, especially a plantation in tropical Spanish America.
timer
noun, a person or thing that times.
nares
plural noun, the nostrils or the nasal passages.
tiers
noun, one of a series of rows or ranks rising one behind or above another, as of seats in an amphitheater, boxes in a theater, guns in a man-of-war, or oars in an ancient galley.
Naomi
noun, the mother-in-law of Ruth and the great-grandmother of David. Ruth 1.
tears
Essen
noun, a city in W Germany: the chief city of the Ruhr River valley.
esses
noun, the letter S, s.
Ficus
noun, any of numerous chiefly tropical trees, shrubs, and vines belonging to the genus Ficus, of the mulberry family, having milky sap and large, thick or stiff leaves, including the edible fig, the banyan, and many species grown as ornamentals.
Ester
noun, a compound produced by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol with the elimination of a molecule of water, as ethyl acetate, C 4 H 8 O 2 , or dimethyl sulfate, C 2 H 6 SO 4 .
Estes
noun, a male given name.
estoc
noun, a thrusting sword of the 13th–17th centuries having a long, narrow blade of rectangular section.
soots
noun, a black, carbonaceous substance produced during incomplete combustion of coal, wood, oil, etc., rising in fine particles and adhering to the sides of the chimney or pipe conveying the smoke: also conveyed in the atmosphere to other locations.
terms
noun, a word or group of words designating something, especially in a particular field, as atom in physics, quietism in theology, adze in carpentry, or district leader in politics.
fanon
noun, a maniple.
muras
noun, (in Japan) a village; hamlet.
fairs
noun, Archaic. something that is fair.
fames
noun, widespread reputation, especially of a favorable character; renown; public eminence:
fetes
noun, a day of celebration; holiday:
Mures
noun, a river in SE central Europe, flowing W from the Carpathian Mountains in central Romania to the Tisza River in S Hungary. 400 miles (645 km) long.
sorts
noun, a particular kind, species, variety, class, or group, distinguished by a common character or nature:
teems
verb (used with object), Obsolete. to produce (offspring).
Murat
noun, Joachim [zhaw-a-keem] /ʒɔ aˈkim/ (Show IPA), 1767?–1815, French marshal: king of Naples 1808–15.
sorus
noun, Botany. one of the clusters of sporangia on the back of the fronds of ferns.
faint
noun, a temporary loss of consciousness resulting from a decreased flow of blood to the brain; a swoon:
so-so
adverb, in an indifferent or passable manner; indifferently; tolerably.
muons
noun, a lepton similar in most respects to the electron except that it is unstable, it may be positively charged, and its mass is approximately 207 times greater; the positively charged muon is the antiparticle of the negatively charged muon. Symbol: μ.
Soter
noun, Saint, pope a.d. 166?–175?.
fetas
noun, a soft, white, brine-cured Greek cheese made from sheep's milk or goat's milk.
Morea
noun, Peloponnesus.
fanes
noun, a temple.
Teena
noun, a female given name, form of Albertina, Bettina, or Christina.
feti-
Musca
noun, the Fly, a small southern constellation between Crux and Chamaeleon.
sores
noun, a sore spot or place on the body.
steam
noun, water in the form of an invisible gas or vapor.
term.
mutes
noun, Offensive. a person incapable of speech.
Moore
noun, Archibald Lee ("Archie") 1913–1998, U.S. boxer.
musts
noun, something necessary, vital, or required:
moors
noun, a tract of open, peaty, wasteland, often overgrown with heath, common in high latitudes and altitudes where drainage is poor; heath.
terce
noun, tierce (def 3).
facer
noun, a person or thing that faces.
faces
noun, the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
tera-
facet
noun, one of the small, polished plane surfaces of a cut gem.
moose
noun, a large, long-headed mammal, Alces alces, of the deer family, having circumpolar distribution in the Northern Hemisphere, the male of which has enormous palmate antlers.
moots
noun, an assembly of the people in early England exercising political, administrative, and judicial powers.
music
noun, an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color.
Terai
noun, a marshy lowland area in N India and S Nepal, between the Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas.
fetus
noun, (used chiefly of viviparous mammals) the young of an animal in the womb or egg, especially in the later stages of development when the body structures are in the recognizable form of its kind, in humans after the end of the second month of gestation.
fetor
noun, a strong, offensive smell; stench.
moras
noun, the unit of time equivalent to the ordinary or normal short sound or syllable.
Curie
noun, a unit of activity of radioactive substances equivalent to 3.70 × 10 10 disintegrations per second: it is approximately the amount of activity produced by 1 gram of radium-226. Abbreviation: Ci.
scute
noun, a dermal bony plate, as on an armadillo, or a large horny plate, as on a turtle.
noons
noun, midday.
onces
noun, a single occasion; one time only:
fress
verb (used without object), to eat or snack, especially often or in large quantities.
misc.
misce
verb, (in prescriptions) mix.
Freon
siree
noun, sirree.
onco-
Costa
noun, a rib or riblike part.
Taino
noun, a member of an extinct Arawakan Indian tribe of the West Indies.
frees
Idioms, for free, Informal. without charge:
Siren
noun, Classical Mythology. one of several sea nymphs, part woman and part bird, who lure mariners to destruction by their seductive singing.
tains
noun, a thin tin plate.
costs
noun, the price paid to acquire, produce, accomplish, or maintain anything:
Omuta
noun, a seaport on W Kyushu, in SW Japan.
tames
adjective, changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated:
trams
noun, British. a streetcar.
onion
noun, a plant, Allium cepa, of the amaryllis family, having an edible, succulent, pungent bulb.
onium
omni-
onto-
Sino-
Sinon
noun, a Greek, posing as a deserter, who persuaded the Trojans to take the Trojan Horse into their city.
Corot
noun, Jean Baptiste Camille [zhahn ba-teest ka-mee-yuh] /ʒɑ̃ baˈtist kaˈmi yə/ (Show IPA), 1796–1875, French painter.
Corse
noun, corpse.
Fris.
Fries
noun, plural of fry1 .
Taine
noun, Hippolyte Adolphe [ee-paw-leet a-dawlf] /i pɔˈlit aˈdɔlf/ (Show IPA), 1828–93, French literary critic and historian.
ontic
adjective, possessing the character of real rather than phenomenal existence; noumenal.
coset
noun, a subset of a group, formed by the consistent operation of a given element of the group on the left or right of all the elements of a subgroup of the group.
Corti
noun, Alfonso [al-fon-soh;; Italian ahl-fawn-saw] /ælˈfɒn soʊ;; Italian ɑlˈfɔn sɔ/ (Show IPA), 1822–76, Italian anatomist.
Sinus
noun, a curve; bend.
Stern
noun, the after part of a vessel (often opposed to stem).
onset
noun, a beginning or start:
frets
noun, an irritated state of mind; annoyance; vexation.
cosec
noun, cosecant.
mires
noun, a tract or area of wet, swampy ground; bog; marsh.
sires
noun, the male parent of a quadruped.
omits
verb (used with object), to leave out; fail to include or mention:
cornu
noun, a horn, especially a bony part that resembles a horn.
creme
noun, cream.
miser
noun, a person who lives in wretched circumstances in order to save and hoard money.
sites
noun, the position or location of a town, building, etc., especially as to its environment:
oecus
noun, (in an ancient Roman house) an apartment, especially a dining room, decorated with columns.
mises
noun, a settlement or agreement.
train
noun, Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
Crees
noun, a member of a North American Indian people of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Montana.
octo-
Frame
noun, a border or case for enclosing a picture, mirror, etc.
franc
noun, an aluminum or nickel coin and monetary unit of France, Belgium, and Luxembourg until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centimes. Abbreviation: F., f., Fr, fr.
Creon
noun, a king of Thebes, the brother of Jocasta and the uncle of Eteocles, Polynices, and Antigone.
octan
noun, an octan fever.
octa-
sito-
cress
noun, any of various plants of the mustard family, especially the watercress, having pungent-tasting leaves often used for salad and as a garnish.
ocrea
noun, a sheathing part, as a pair of stipules united about a stem.
crest
noun, the highest part of a hill or mountain range; summit.
cream
noun, the fatty part of milk, which rises to the surface when the liquid is allowed to stand unless homogenized.
crate
noun, a slatted wooden box or framework for packing, shopping, or storing fruit, furniture, glassware, crockery, etc.
Siret
noun, a river in SE Europe, flowing SE from the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine, through E Romania to the Danube. 270 miles (435 km) long.
frass
noun, insect excrement.
cotes
noun, a shelter, coop, or small shed for sheep, pigs, pigeons, etc.
Count
noun, the act of counting; enumeration; reckoning; calculation:
omers
noun, a Hebrew unit of dry measure, the tenth part of an ephah.
fores
noun, the forepart of anything; front.
frats
noun, fraternity (def 1).
Court
noun, Law. a place where justice is administered. a judicial tribunal duly constituted for the hearing and determination of cases. a session of a judicial assembly.
Omani
noun, a native or inhabitant of Oman.
ster.
crass
adjective, without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity; gross; obtuse; stupid:
craft
noun, an art, trade, or occupation requiring special skill, especially manual skill:
Frans
noun, a male given name, form of Francis.
crams
noun, Informal. the act of cramming for an examination.
Crane
noun, any large wading bird of the family Gruidae, characterized by long legs, bill, and neck and an elevated hind toe.
often
adverb, many times; frequently:
OFris
noun, the Frisian language before c1500. Abbreviation: OFris.
sitar
noun, a lute of India with a small, pear-shaped body and a long, broad, fretted neck.
sines
noun, Trigonometry. (in a right triangle) the ratio of the side opposite a given acute angle to the hypotenuse. (of an angle) a trigonometric function equal to the ratio of the ordinate of the end point of the arc to the radius vector of this end point, the origin being at the center of the circle on which the arc lies and the initial point of the arc being on the x-axis. Abbreviation: sin.
corns
noun, Also called Indian corn; especially technical and British, maize. a tall cereal plant, Zea mays, cultivated in many varieties, having a jointed, solid stem and bearing the grain, seeds, or kernels on large ears.
Crete
noun, Formerly Candia. a Greek island in the Mediterranean, SE of mainland Greece. 3235 sq. mi. (8380 sq. km). Capital: Canea.
osmic
adjective, of or containing osmium in its higher valences, especially the tetravalent state.
taces
noun, tasset.
sifts
verb (used with object), to separate and retain the coarse parts of (flour, ashes, etc.) with a sieve.
Conn.
Minor
noun, a person under the legal age of full responsibility.
osmo-
conns
noun, responsibility for the steering of a ship.
Conon
noun, died a.d. 687, pope 686–687.
Cons.
Minna
noun, a female given name.
Osman
noun, 1259–1326, Turkish emir 1299–1326: founder of the Ottoman dynasty.
simar
noun, Also, cymar. a loose, lightweight jacket or robe for women, fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Const
osier
noun, any of various willows, as the red osier, having tough, flexible twigs or branches that are used for wickerwork.
cont.
Conte
noun, count2 .
simas
noun, an assemblage of rocks, rich in silica and magnesium, that constitutes the lower layer of the earth's crust and is found beneath the ocean floors and the sial of continents.
conic
noun, Geometry. conic section.
Minn.
Minos
noun, a king of Crete: he ordered Daedalus to build the Labyrinth.
Comte
noun, count2 .
MINCE
noun, something cut up very small; mincemeat.
Ostia
noun, a town in central Italy, SW of Rome: ruins from 4th century b.c.; site of ancient port of Rome.
comic
noun, a comedian.
sutra
noun, Hinduism. a collection of aphorisms relating to some aspect of the conduct of life.
Comr.
treen
noun, treenware.
Miner
noun, Also called mineworker. a person who works in a mine, especially a commercial mine producing coal or metallic ores.
fruit
noun, any product of plant growth useful to humans or animals.
Osset
noun, a member of an Aryan people of Ossetia whose religion combines features of Islam and Christianity.
oste-
Comus
noun, an ancient Greek and Roman god of drinking and revelry.
Conan
noun, a male given name.
Mines
noun, an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc.
ossia
conjunction, (indicating an alternative, usually easier, version of a passage in a musical score) or; or else.
conc.
conf.
front
noun, the foremost part or surface of anything.
conto
noun, a money of account of Portugal and Cape Verde, equal to 1000 escudos.
orans
noun, orant.
Orcus
noun, the ancient Roman god of the underworld, identified with the Greek Pluto, or Hades.
coots
noun, any aquatic bird of the genus Fulica, as F. americana, of North America, and F. atra, of the Old World, characterized by lobate toes and short wings and tail.
Corea
noun, Armando Anthony [ahr-mahn-doh] /ɑrˈmɑn doʊ/ (Show IPA), ("Chick") born 1941, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.
cores
mints
noun, any aromatic herb of the genus Mentha, having opposite leaves and small, whorled flowers, as the spearmint and peppermint. Compare mint family.
Corfu
noun, Ancient Corcyra. one of the Ionian Islands, off the NW coast of Greece. 229 sq. mi. (593 sq. km).
coria
noun, plural of corium.
Sinan
noun, 1489?–1587, Turkish architect, especially of mosques.
Sinas
noun, a female given name.
Frits
noun, Ceramics. a fused or partially fused material used as a basis for glazes or enamels. the composition from which artificial soft porcelain is made.
Orcas
noun, the killer whale, Orcinus orca.
since
adverb, from then till now (often preceded by ever):
corms
noun, an enlarged, fleshy, bulblike base of a stem, as in the crocus.
minus
noun, minus sign.
frise
noun, a rug or upholstery fabric having the pile in uncut loops or in a combination of cut and uncut loops.
orate
verb (used with or without object), to deliver an oration; speak pompously; declaim.
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.
Minto
noun, Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmond [el-ee-uh t-mur-ee-ki-nin-muh nd,, -muhr-ee-,, el-yuh t-] /ˈɛl i ətˈmɜr i kɪˈnɪn mənd,, -ˈmʌr i-,, ˈɛl yət-/ (Show IPA), 4th Earl of, 1845–1914, British colonial administrator: governor general of Canada 1898–1904; viceroy of India 1905–10.
Orion
noun, Classical Mythology. a giant hunter who pursued the Pleiades, was eventually slain by Artemis, and was then placed in the sky as a constellation.
OSCAR
noun, a word used in communications to represent the letter O.
CONUS
noun, the most anterior part of the simple tubular heart of lower vertebrates and embryos of higher vertebrates, leading into the artery that leaves the heart; in mammals it forms a part of the upper wall of the right ventricle, in which the pulmonary artery originates.
Oscan
noun, one of an ancient people of south-central Italy.
Minot
noun, George Richards [rich-erdz] /ˈrɪtʃ ərdz/ (Show IPA), 1885–1950, U.S. physician: Nobel prize 1934.
ORuss
Simon
noun, the original name of the apostle Peter. Compare Peter.
Orton
noun, Joe (John Kingsley Orton) 1933–67, English playwright.
frons
noun, the upper anterior portion of the head of an insect, above or behind the clypeus.
Orson
noun, a male given name: from an Old French word meaning “bearlike.”.
Orono
noun, a town in S Maine.
trass
noun, a light-colored type of volcanic tuff used in making water-resistant cement and mortar.
Oromo
noun, a member of a nomadic, pastoral people of Ethiopia and Kenya.
cooee
noun, a prolonged, shrill, clear call or cry used as a signal by Australian Aborigines and adopted by the settlers in the country.
ornis
noun, an avifauna.
ornes
noun, a department in NW France. 2372 sq. mi. (6145 sq. km). Capital: Alençon.
tacos
noun, Mexican Cookery. an often crisply fried tortilla folded over and filled, as with seasoned chopped meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
coofs
noun, a silly or stupid person.
treas
Tanis
noun, an ancient city in Lower Egypt, in the Nile delta.
Tamis
noun, a worsted cloth mesh constructed in open weave and having a corded face, used as a sieve or strainer.
ocean
noun, the vast body of salt water that covers almost three fourths of the earth's surface.
smote
verb, a simple past tense of smite.
snare
noun, a device, often consisting of a noose, for capturing small game.
Fount
noun, a spring of water; fountain.
torus
noun, Architecture. a large convex molding, more or less semicircular in profile, commonly forming the lowest molding of the base of a column, directly above the plinth, sometimes occurring as one of a pair separated by a scotia and fillets. and column.
Croft
noun, a small farm, especially one worked by a tenant.
Torun
noun, a city in N Poland, on the Vistula.
SNAFU
noun, a badly confused or ridiculously muddled situation: Synonyms: snarl, bedlam, tumult, disarray, disorder, confusion, mess; foul-up. Antonyms: order, efficiency, calm.
Smuts
noun, Jan Christiaan [Dutch yahn kris-tee-ahn] /Dutch yɑn ˈkrɪs tiˌɑn/ (Show IPA), 1870–1950, South African statesman and general: prime minister 1919–24, 1939–48.
forme
noun, form (def 30).
snort
noun, the act or sound of snorting.
Cufic
adjective, noun, Kufic.
torso
noun, the trunk of the human body.
noso-
noses
noun, the part of the face or facial region in humans and certain animals that contains the nostrils and the organs of smell and functions as the usual passageway for air in respiration: in humans it is a prominence in the center of the face formed of bone and cartilage, serving also to modify or modulate the voice.
Nurse
noun, a person formally educated and trained in the care of the sick or infirm. Compare nurse-midwife, nurse-practitioner, physician's assistant, practical nurse, registered nurse.
snots
noun, Vulgar. mucus from the nose.
snore
noun, the act, instance, or sound of snoring.
crocs
noun, crocodile.
Cumae
noun, an ancient city in SW Italy, on the coast of Campania: believed to be the earliest Greek colony in Italy or in Sicily.
Croce
noun, Benedetto [be-ne-det-taw] /ˌbɛ nɛˈdɛt tɔ/ (Show IPA), 1866–1952, Italian statesman, philosopher, and historian.
Trace
noun, a surviving mark, sign, or evidence of the former existence, influence, or action of some agent or event; vestige:
Croat
noun, a native or inhabitant of Croatia; Croatian.
smear
noun, an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance, especially a dab of such a substance.
Crius
noun, a Titan, the son of Uranus and Gaea.
cumin
noun, a small plant, Cuminum cyminum, of the parsley family, bearing aromatic, seedlike fruit, used in cookery and medicine.
crit.
Norse
noun, (used with a plural verb) the Norwegians, especially the ancient Norwegians.
Norns
noun, an extinct Norse dialect, spoken until early modern times in the Shetland and Orkney Islands and in parts of northern Scotland.
crone
noun, a withered, witchlike old woman.
Nurmi
noun, Paavo Johannes [pah-vaw yaw-hahn-nes] /ˈpɑ vɔ ˈyɔ hɑn nɛs/ (Show IPA), 1897–1973, Finnish athlete.
oases
noun, a small fertile or green area in a desert region, usually having a spring or well.
cruet
noun, a glass bottle, especially one for holding vinegar, oil, etc., for the table.
notum
noun, a dorsal plate or sclerite of the thorax of an insect.
mites
noun, any of numerous small to microscopic arachnids of the subclass Acari, including species that are parasitic on animals and plants or that feed on decaying matter and stored foods.
Notus
noun, the ancient Greek personification of the south wind.
Toure
noun, Sékou [sey-koo] /ˈseɪ ku/ (Show IPA), 1922–84, Guinean political leader: prime minister 1958-72; president 1958–84.
noto-
Mitra
noun, the mitriform pileus of certain fungi.
crust
noun, the brown, hard outer portion or surface of a loaf or slice of bread (distinguished from crumb).
snoot
noun, Slang. the nose.
miter
noun, the official headdress of a bishop in the Western Church, in its modern form a tall cap with a top deeply cleft crosswise, the outline of the front and back resembling that of a pointed arch.
cruse
noun, an earthen pot, bottle, etc., for liquids.
snits
noun, an agitated or irritated state.
forms
Mitre
noun, Bartolomé [bahr-taw-law-me] /ˌbɑr tɔ lɔˈmɛ/ (Show IPA), 1821–1906, Argentine soldier, statesman, and author: president of Argentina 1862–68.
fosse
noun, a moat or defensive ditch in a fortification, usually filled with water.
fort.
Tours
noun, a city in and the capital of Indre-et-Loire, in W France, on the Loire River: Charles Martel defeated the Saracens near here a.d. 732.
nuci-
touse
noun, a commotion; rumpus.
forte
noun, a person's strong suit, or most highly developed characteristic, talent, or skill; something that one excels in: Synonyms: talent, skill, excellence, strength, strong point, specialty, proficiency; knack, bent.
sneer
noun, a look or expression of derision, scorn, or contempt.
Tosca
noun, an opera (1900) by Giacomo Puccini.
numen
noun, divine power or spirit; a deity, especially one presiding locally or believed to inhabit a particular object.
Mists
noun, a cloudlike aggregation of minute globules of water suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, reducing visibility to a lesser degree than fog.
Forum
noun, the marketplace or public square of an ancient Roman city, the center of judicial and business affairs and a place of assembly for the people.
fossa
noun, a pit, cavity, or depression, as in a bone.
croon
noun, the act or sound of crooning.
notes
noun, a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
snout
noun, the part of an animal's head projecting forward and containing the nose and jaws; muzzle.
smite
Idioms, smite hip and thigh. hip1 (def 9).
moans
noun, a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
Miss.
cures
noun, a means of healing or restoring to health; remedy.
soars
noun, an act or instance of soaring.
Oates
noun, Joyce Carol, born 1938, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
Norma
noun, the Rule, a small southern constellation between Lupus and Ara.
torse
noun, a wreath of twisted silks of two alternating tinctures, usually a metal and a color, depicted supporting a crest or coronet, often upon a helmet.
Occam
noun, William of, died 1349? English scholastic philosopher.
cries
noun, the act or sound of crying; any loud utterance or exclamation; a shout, scream, or wail.
crine
noun, hair; head of hair.
Soane
noun, Sir John, 1753–1837, English architect.
crime
noun, an action or an instance of negligence that is deemed injurious to the public welfare or morals or to the interests of the state and that is legally prohibited.
cunts
noun, the vulva or vagina.
Stein
noun, a mug, usually earthenware, especially for beer.
Smart
noun, a sharp local pain, usually superficial, as from a wound, blow, or sting.
torsi
noun, a plural of torso.
crim.
misos
noun, a fermented seasoning paste of soybeans, often with rice or barley added, used to flavor soups and sauces.
Cunas
noun, a member of a group of American Indian people inhabiting settlements on the Isthmus of Panama and islands in the Gulf of San Blas.
noose
noun, a loop with a running knot, as in a snare, lasso, or hangman's halter, that tightens as the rope is pulled.
fours
noun, a cardinal number, three plus one.
occur
verb (used without object), to happen; take place; come to pass:
situs
noun, position; situation.
Norco
noun, a town in S California.
oater
noun, a movie, television show, etc., about the frontier days of the U.S. West; western; horse opera.
miso-
oasis
noun, a small fertile or green area in a desert region, usually having a spring or well.
oaten
adjective, of, relating to, or made of oats.
MNurs
Missa
noun, Mass.
curet
noun, a scoop-shaped surgical instrument for removing tissue from body cavities, as the uterus.
oasts
noun, a kiln for drying hops or malt.
noria
noun, a device consisting of a series of buckets on a wheel, used in Spain and the East for raising water.
toss
noun, an act or instance of tossing.
torc
noun, torque (def 4).
Tena
noun, Koyukon.
USRC
Sour
noun, something that is sour.
Stir
noun, the act of stirring or moving.
taco
noun, Mexican Cookery. an often crisply fried tortilla folded over and filled, as with seasoned chopped meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
tors
noun, a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
USSS
USSR
noun, a former federal union of 15 constituent republics, in E Europe and W and N Asia, comprising the larger part of the former Russian Empire: dissolved in December 1991. 8,650,069 sq. mi. (22,402,200 sq. km). Capital: Moscow. Abbreviation: U.S.S.R., USSR.
Trio
noun, a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
USTC
Sima
noun, an assemblage of rocks, rich in silica and magnesium, that constitutes the lower layer of the earth's crust and is found beneath the ocean floors and the sial of continents.
seam
noun, the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.
ten.
Tour
noun, a traveling around from place to place.
stum
noun, unfermented or partly fermented grape juice.
Taif
noun, a city in W Saudi Arabia.
tref
adjective, Judaism. unfit to be eaten or used, according to religious laws; not kosher.
sots
noun, a drunkard.
tuns
noun, a large cask for holding liquids, especially wine, ale, or beer.
sift
verb (used with object), to separate and retain the coarse parts of (flour, ashes, etc.) with a sieve.
stoa
noun, Greek Architecture. a portico, usually a detached portico of considerable length, that is used as a promenade or meeting place.
Utes
noun, Informal. a utility vehicle.
Uris
noun, a canton in central Switzerland. 415 sq. mi. (1075 sq. km). Capital: Altdorf.
Sims
noun, William Sowden [soud-n] /ˈsaʊd n/ (Show IPA), 1858–1936, U.S. admiral, born in Canada.
unco
noun, something extraordinary or unusual; a novelty.
Utas
noun, any of several iguanid lizards of the genus Uta, of the western U.S. and northern Mexico.
toon
noun, an Asian tree, Cedrela toona, of the mahogany family, yielding an aromatic red wood used for furniture, carving, etc.
uro-
toom
adjective, empty; vacant.
Tree
noun, a plant having a permanently woody main stem or trunk, ordinarily growing to a considerable height, and usually developing branches at some distance from the ground.
Tore
noun, a torus.
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.
snot
noun, Vulgar. mucus from the nose.
Sera
noun, a plural of serum.
user
noun, a person or thing that uses.
USES
noun, the act of employing, using, or putting into service:
Stan
noun, a male given name, form of Stanley.
Umea
noun, a city in NE Sweden, on the Gulf of Bothnia.
ufos
noun, any unexplained moving object observed in the sky, especially one assumed by some observers to be of extraterrestrial origin.
suss
verb (used with object), Chiefly British Slang. to investigate or figure out (usually followed by out).
Sian
noun, Older Spelling. Xian.
USIA
USIS
SIAM
noun, former name of Thailand (def 1).
Tace
noun, tasset.
toro
noun, a bull.
USMA
Tura
noun, Cosimo [kaw-zee-maw] /ˈkɔ zi mɔ/ (Show IPA), c1430–98? Italian painter.
USMC
sene
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Western Samoa, the 100th part of a tala.
sice
noun, syce.
USAF
noun, the permanent or regular military air force of the United States, established in 1947 as a separate service under the authority of the Department of Defense: a branch of the U.S. Army before 1947. Abbreviation: USAF.
sics
adverb, so; thus: usually written parenthetically to denote that a word, phrase, passage, etc., that may appear strange or incorrect has been written intentionally or has been quoted verbatim: (sic).
SOAR
noun, an act or instance of soaring.
Seta
noun, a stiff hair; bristle or bristlelike part.
trim
noun, the condition, order, or fitness of a person or thing for action, work, use, etc.
Tori
noun, plural of torus.
sent
noun, a coin of Estonia until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a kroon.
tri-
USNA
Tees
noun, a river in N England, flowing E along the boundary between Durham and Yorkshire to the North Sea. 70 miles (113 km) long.
str.
stem
noun, the ascending axis of a plant, whether above or below ground, which ordinarily grows in an opposite direction to the root or descending axis.
USAR
USCA
tens
noun, a self-operated portable device used to treat chronic pain by sending electrical impulses through electrodes placed over the painful area.
Sra.
SRAM
sris
noun, a Hindu title of address prefixed to the name of a deity, holy person, etc.
Star
noun, any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
turf
noun, a layer of matted earth formed by grass and plant roots.
Tare
noun, any of various vetches, especially Vicia sativa.
SINE
noun, Trigonometry. (in a right triangle) the ratio of the side opposite a given acute angle to the hypotenuse. (of an angle) a trigonometric function equal to the ratio of the ordinate of the end point of the arc to the radius vector of this end point, the origin being at the center of the circle on which the arc lies and the initial point of the arc being on the x-axis. Abbreviation: sin.
sofa
noun, a long, upholstered couch with a back and two arms or raised ends.
sumi
noun, black ink made from a mixture of plant soot and glue solidified into sticks or cakes the ends of which are scraped or ground into water on an ink slab, much used by calligraphers and painters.
tuna
noun, any of several large food and game fishes of the family Scombridae, inhabiting temperate and tropical seas. Compare albacore, bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna.
Tine
noun, a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.
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.
sure
Idioms, for sure, as a certainty; surely:
SITA
noun, (in the Ramayana) the wife of Ramachandra, abducted by Ravana and later rescued.
sone
noun, a unit for measuring the loudness of sound, equal to the loudness of a sound that, in the judgment of a group of listeners, is equal to that of a 1000-cycle-per-second reference sound having an intensity of 40 decibels.
Soni
TINA
noun, a female given name.
tune
noun, a succession of musical sounds forming an air or melody, with or without the harmony accompanying it.
Tams
noun, tam-o'-shanter.
sirs
noun, a respectful or formal term of address used to a man:
tars
noun, any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
toea
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Papua New Guinea, the 100th part of a kina.
Sufi
noun, a member of an ascetic, mystical Muslim sect.
SURF
noun, the swell of the sea that breaks upon a shore or upon shoals.
Sem.
tram
noun, British. a streetcar.
suet
noun, the hard fatty tissue about the loins and kidneys of beef, sheep, etc., used in cooking or processed to yield tallow.
sec.
sues
noun, Eugène [œ-zhen] /œˈʒɛn/ (Show IPA), (Marie Joseph Sue) 1804–57, French novelist.
Time
noun, the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
tofu
noun, a soft, bland, white cheeselike food, high in protein content, made from curdled soybean milk: used in Asian and vegetarian cookery.
tome
noun, a book, especially a very heavy, large, or learned book.
Tane
noun, a Polynesian god of fertility.
Secs
noun, second2 (def 2).
tics
noun, Pathology. a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face. tic douloureux.
tire
noun, British Dialect. fatigue.
Tiro
noun, tyro.
seer
noun, a person who sees; observer.
situ
noun, in situ.
tuis
noun, a black New Zealand honey eater, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, having a patch of white feathers on each side of the throat, sometimes tamed as a pet.
taur
Seem
verb (used without object), to appear to be, feel, do, etc.:
TASS
noun, a cup or small goblet, especially an ornamental one.
sits
verb, (in prescriptions) may it be.
tufa
noun, Also called calcareous tufa, calc-tufa, calc-tuff. a porous limestone formed from calcium carbonate deposited by springs or the like. Compare travertine.
Tues
sees
noun, the seat, center of authority, office, or jurisdiction of a bishop.
Seri
noun, a member of an American Indian people of western Sonora state, Mexico, on the Gulf of California.
Sura
noun, any of the 114 chapters of the Koran.
Seif
noun, a long narrow sand dune parallel to the prevailing wind direction.
Tasm
suit
noun, a set of clothing, armor, or the like, intended for wear together.
serf
noun, a person in a condition of servitude, required to render services to a lord, commonly attached to the lord's land and transferred with it from one owner to another.
Tums
verb (used with object), to tease (wool) in the preliminary carding operation, or to open out the fibers prior to carding.
tion
some
adverb, (used with numerals and with words expressing degree, extent, etc.) approximately; about:
seis
noun, sei whale.
team
noun, a number of persons forming one of the sides in a game or contest:
site
noun, the position or location of a town, building, etc., especially as to its environment:
sur-
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.
seme
adjective, covered with many small, identical figures.
Sean
noun, a male given name, form of John.
sear
noun, a mark or scar made by searing.
tans
noun, the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun or open air.
tonn
Ste.
sers
noun, a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
teem
verb (used with object), Obsolete. to produce (offspring).
SEAS
noun, the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface.
sort
noun, a particular kind, species, variety, class, or group, distinguished by a common character or nature:
tron
Seen
verb, past participle of see1 .
urea
noun, Biochemistry. a compound, CO(NH 2) 2 , occurring in urine and other body fluids as a product of protein metabolism.
ter.
Sert
noun, José María [haw-se mah-ree-ah] /hɔˈsɛ mɑˈri ɑ/ (Show IPA), 1876–1945, Spanish painter.
Sere
noun, the series of stages in an ecological succession.
snit
noun, an agitated or irritated state.
tain
noun, a thin tin plate.
soft
noun, something that is soft or yielding; the soft part.
uret
Urfa
noun, a city in SE Turkey, E of the Euphrates River: on the site of ancient Edessa.
uria
uric
adjective, of, pertaining to, contained in, or derived from urine.
Sina
noun, a female given name.
tRNA
UNEF
teen
noun, Archaic. suffering; grief.
stun
noun, the act of stunning.
SNCC
noun, a U.S. civil-rights organization formed by students and active especially during the 1960s, whose aim was to achieve political and economic equality for blacks through local and regional action groups.
teas
noun, the dried and prepared leaves of a shrub, Camellia sinensis, from which a somewhat bitter, aromatic beverage is prepared by infusion in hot water.
tone
noun, any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.:
Tame
adjective, changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated:
Tarn
noun, a small mountain lake or pool, especially one in a cirque.
Surt
noun, the guardian and ruler of Muspelheim, destined to defeat Frey at Ragnarok and destroy the world with fire.
Susa
noun, a ruined city in W Iran: the capital of ancient Elam; palaces of Darius and Artaxerxes I; stele containing the Code of Hammurabi discovered here.
Sumo
noun, a form of wrestling in Japan in which a contestant wins by forcing his opponent out of the ring or by causing him to touch the ground with any part of his body other than the soles of his feet, contestants usually being men of great height and weight.
Tess
noun, a female given name, form of Theresa.
uni-
tsar
noun, czar.
TOMS
noun, the male of various animals, as the turkey.
SMSA
Soma
noun, the body of an organism as contrasted with its germ cells.
sire
noun, the male parent of a quadruped.
sori
noun, plural of sorus.
smut
noun, a particle of soot; sooty matter.
soon
Idioms, sooner or later, eventually:
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.
sunn
noun, a tall East Indian shrub, Crotalaria juncea, of the legume family, having slender branches and yellow flowers, and an inner bark that yields a hemplike fiber used for making ropes, sacking, etc.
unto
preposition, to (in its various uses, except as the accompaniment of the infinitive).
Toni
noun, a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.
Soot
noun, a black, carbonaceous substance produced during incomplete combustion of coal, wood, oil, etc., rising in fine particles and adhering to the sides of the chimney or pipe conveying the smoke: also conveyed in the atmosphere to other locations.
Sion
noun, a town in and the capital of Valais, in SW Switzerland.
sora
noun, a small, short-billed rail, Porzana carolina, of marshy areas of North America.
sore
noun, a sore spot or place on the body.
seat
noun, something designed to support a person in a sitting position, as a chair, bench, or pew; a place on or in which one sits.
Taos
noun, a Tanoan language spoken in two villages in New Mexico.
1080
scut
noun, a short tail, especially that of a hare, rabbit, or deer.
Foot
noun, (in vertebrates) the terminal part of the leg, below the ankle joint, on which the body stands and moves.
free
Idioms, for free, Informal. without charge:
FRCS
Frau
noun, a married woman; a wife.
frat
noun, fraternity (def 1).
Fran
noun, a male given name, form of Francis.
frae
preposition, adverb, from.
Four
noun, a cardinal number, three plus one.
Foss
noun, Lukas [loo-kuh s] /ˈlu kəs/ (Show IPA), 1922–2009, U.S. pianist, conductor, and composer; born in Germany.
fora
noun, a plural of forum.
for.
font
noun, a receptacle, usually of stone, as in a baptistery or church, containing the water used in baptism.
fret
noun, an irritated state of mind; annoyance; vexation.
Fons
noun, a member of a people living mainly in Benin.
foin
noun, a thrust with a weapon.
FOIA
foci
noun, a plural of focus.
foam
noun, a collection of minute bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid by agitation, fermentation, etc.:
FNMA
FMCS
FITS
noun, the manner in which a thing fits:
fist
noun, the hand closed tightly, with the fingers doubled into the palm.
fisc
noun, a royal or state treasury; exchequer.
Frei
noun, Eduardo [e-dwahr-th aw] /ɛˈdwɑr ðɔ/ (Show IPA), 1911–82, Chilean statesman: president 1964–70.
Fri.
firn
noun, névé.
IOOF
inns
noun, a commercial establishment that provides lodging, food, etc., for the public, especially travelers; small hotel.
scum
noun, a film or layer of foul or extraneous matter that forms on the surface of a liquid.
Inf.
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.
Inc.
inae
IMCO
ices
noun, the solid form of water, produced by freezing; frozen water.
Ice.
ICAO
fut.
frit
noun, Ceramics. a fused or partially fused material used as a basis for glazes or enamels. the composition from which artificial soft porcelain is made.
fuss
noun, an excessive display of anxious attention or activity; needless or useless bustle:
FUSE
noun, a tube, cord, or the like, filled or saturated with combustible matter, for igniting an explosive.
fur.
funs
noun, something that provides mirth or amusement:
fume
noun, Often, fumes. any smokelike or vaporous exhalation from matter or substances, especially of an odorous or harmful nature:
Frum
adjective, Yiddish. religious; observant.
frt.
FRSS
Frs.
from
preposition, (used to specify a starting point in spatial movement):
froe
noun, frow.
firs
noun, any coniferous tree belonging to the genus Abies, of the pine family, characterized by its pyramidal style of growth, flat needles, and erect cones.
firm
noun, a partnership or association for carrying on a business.
ins.
Fair
noun, Archaic. something that is fair.
fate
noun, something that unavoidably befalls a person; fortune; lot:
FAST
noun, a fastening for a door, window, or the like.
fart
noun, a flatus expelled through the anus.
Fars
noun, a province in SW Iran. 51,466 sq. mi. (133,297 sq. km).
Faro
noun, a gambling game in which players place bets on a special board or layout, betting on each series of two cards as they are drawn from a box containing the dealer's or banker's pack.
farm
noun, a tract of land, usually with a house, barn, silo, etc., on which crops and often livestock are raised for livelihood.
fare
noun, the price of conveyance or passage in a bus, train, airplane, or other vehicle.
Fano
noun, a town in central Italy, on the Adriatic Sea: cathedral; Roman ruins.
fane
noun, a temple.
fame
noun, widespread reputation, especially of a favorable character; renown; public eminence:
fain
adverb, gladly; willingly:
Faun
noun, one of a class of rural deities represented as men with the ears, horns, tail, and later also the hind legs of a goat.
fact
noun, something that actually exists; reality; truth:
FACS
face
noun, the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
fac.
fam.
Eure
noun, a department in NW France. 2331 sq. mi. (6035 sq. km). Capital: Evreux.
Eur.
etui
noun, a small, often decorative case, especially one for needles, toilet articles, or the like.
Eton
noun, a town in Berkshire, in S England, on the Thames River, W of London: the site of Eton College.
Etna
noun, Mount, an active volcano in E Sicily. 10,758 feet (3280 meters).
etic
adjective, pertaining to or being the raw data of a language or other area of behavior, without considering the data as significant units functioning within a system.
fats
noun, (used with a plural verb) cattle fattened and ready for market.
FCIC
Fino
noun, a pale, very dry sherry of Spain.
fess
noun, an ordinary in the form of a broad horizontal band across the middle of an escutcheon.
Finn
noun, Irish Legend. a leader of the Fenian warriors and the father of Ossian: the subject of many legends.
FINE
noun, fines. Mining. crushed ore sufficiently fine to pass through a given screen. Compare short (def 29e). Agriculture. the fine bits of corn kernel knocked off during handling of the grain.
Fin.
fict
fico
noun, fig1 (def 4).
FICA
fiat
noun, an authoritative decree, sanction, or order: Synonyms: authorization, directive, ruling, mandate, diktat, ukase.
fete
noun, a day of celebration; holiday:
feta
noun, a soft, white, brine-cured Greek cheese made from sheep's milk or goat's milk.
fest
noun, an assembly of people engaged in a common activity (often used in combination):
Fern
noun, any seedless, nonflowering vascular plant of the class Filicinae, of tropical to temperate regions, characterized by true roots produced from a rhizome, triangular fronds that uncoil upward and have a branching vein system, and reproduction by spores contained in sporangia that appear as brown dots on the underside of the fronds.
Fear
noun, a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid. Synonyms: foreboding, apprehension, consternation, dismay, dread, terror, fright, panic, horror, trepidation, qualm. Antonyms: courage, security, calm, intrepidity.
fere
noun, a companion; mate.
FERA
Fens
noun, Also called Fenland. a marshy lowland region in E England, S of the Wash: partly drained and channeled since the 17th century.
fems
noun, a woman.
Feme
noun, a woman or wife.
FEMA
noun, Federal Emergency Management Agency: a federal agency that coordinates the response to disasters in the U.S.
fem.
feet
noun, a plural of foot.
fees
noun, a charge or payment for professional services:
fec.
feat
noun, a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement, usually displaying boldness, skill, etc.:
inro
noun, a small lacquer box with compartments for medicines, cosmetics, etc., worn on the waist sash of the traditional Japanese costume.
int.
ETAS
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
Mino
noun, Minho.
mite
noun, any of numerous small to microscopic arachnids of the subclass Acari, including species that are parasitic on animals and plants or that feed on decaying matter and stored foods.
Mita
noun, a colonial system in Peru by which the Spanish government required Indians to perform periodic forced labor, especially in the mines.
mist
noun, a cloudlike aggregation of minute globules of water suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, reducing visibility to a lesser degree than fog.
mise
noun, a settlement or agreement.
mis-
Miro
noun, Gabriel [gah-vree-el] /ˌgɑ vriˈɛl/ (Show IPA), 1879–1930, Spanish novelist, short-story writer, and essayist.
mire
noun, a tract or area of wet, swampy ground; bog; marsh.
Mira
noun, Astronomy. the first long-period pulsating variable star to be discovered, with a period averaging 331 days. It is a red giant and a component of a binary star in the constellation Cetus.
mint
noun, any aromatic herb of the genus Mentha, having opposite leaves and small, whorled flowers, as the spearmint and peppermint. Compare mint family.
mins
noun, a group of Chinese languages spoken in southeastern China, including Foochow and Fukienese.
MiNE
noun, an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc.
moan
noun, a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
Mina
noun, an ancient unit of weight and value equal to the sixtieth part of a talent.
min.
mien
noun, air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.:
MICE
noun, plural of mouse.
mica
noun, any member of a group of minerals, hydrous silicates of aluminum with other bases, chiefly potassium, magnesium, iron, and lithium, that separate readily into thin, tough, often transparent, and usually elastic laminae; isinglass.
Mic.
mias
plural, missing in action.
Miao
noun, Also, Meo. a member of a diverse group of seminomadic farming people of the mountains of southeastern China and adjacent areas of Laos, North Vietnam, and Thailand.
mete
noun, a limiting mark.
met.
mess
noun, a dirty, untidy, or disordered condition:
MNAS
moas
noun, any of several flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae, of New Zealand, related to the kiwis but resembling the ostrich: extinct since about the end of the 18th century.
mes-
Mort
noun, Hunting. the note played on a hunting horn signifying that the animal hunted has been killed.
MSCE
MSAE
Mrs.
plural, a title of respect prefixed to the surname or full name of a married woman:
mRNA
mout
moue
noun, a pouting grimace.
mots
noun, a pithy or witty remark; bon mot.
mote
noun, a small particle or speck, especially of dust.
most
noun, the greatest quantity, amount, or degree; the utmost:
Moss
noun, any tiny, leafy-stemmed, flowerless plant of the class Musci, reproducing by spores and growing in tufts, sods, or mats on moist ground, tree trunks, rocks, etc.
Moro
noun, a member of any of the various tribes of Muslim Malays in the southern Philippines.
moat
noun, a deep, wide trench, usually filled with water, surrounding the rampart of a fortified place, as a town or a castle.
morn
noun, morning.
more
noun, an additional quantity, amount, or number:
Mora
noun, the unit of time equivalent to the ordinary or normal short sound or syllable.
moot
noun, an assembly of the people in early England exercising political, administrative, and judicial powers.
moos
noun, a mooing sound.
Moor
noun, a tract of open, peaty, wasteland, often overgrown with heath, common in high latitudes and altitudes where drainage is poor; heath.
Moon
noun, the earth's natural satellite, orbiting the earth at a mean distance of 238,857 miles (384,393 km) and having a diameter of 2160 miles (3476 km).
Mons
noun, an area of the body that is higher than neighboring areas.
Mona
noun, a female given name.
Mon.
moit
noun, a foreign particle found in wool, as a burr, twig, or seed.
mesa
noun, a land formation, less extensive than a plateau, having steep walls and a relatively flat top and common in arid and semiarid parts of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico.
MERS
noun, Middle East(ern) Respiratory Syndrome: an often fatal respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus similar to the SARS virus and characterized by fever, coughing, and shortness of breath.
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.
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.
Main
noun, a principal pipe or duct in a system used to distribute water, gas, etc.
maes
noun, a female given name, form of Mary.
macs
noun, fellow; bud (a familiar term of address to a man or boy whose name is not known to the speaker).
maco
noun, an Egyptian cotton, used especially in the manufacture of hosiery and undergarments.
Mace
noun, a clublike armor-breaking weapon of war, often with a flanged or spiked metal head, used chiefly in the Middle Ages.
Mac-
M-16
noun, a lightweight, fully automatic rifle shooting a small-caliber bullet at an extremely high velocity: a U.S. Army combat weapon for mobile units and jungle fighting.
M-14
noun, a fully automatic, gas-operated, .30 caliber rifle developed from the M-1: replaced the M-1 as the standard U.S. Army combat rifle.
iter
noun, a canal or passage.
item
noun, a separate article or particular:
ISSN
Man.
iso-
isms
noun, a distinctive doctrine, theory, system, or practice:
Isar
noun, a river in central Europe, flowing NE from W Austria through S Germany to the Danube River. 215 miles (345 km) long.
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.
Irma
noun, a female given name, form of Erma.
Ire.
IRAS
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
ious
IOTA
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
ions
noun, an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons, as a cation (positive ion) which is created by electron loss and is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis, or as an anion (negative ion) which is created by an electron gain and is attracted to the anode. The valence of an ion is equal to the number of electrons lost or gained and is indicated by a plus sign for cations and a minus sign for anions, thus: Na + , Cl−, Ca ++ , S = .
Iona
noun, an island in the Hebrides, off the W coast of Scotland: center of early Celtic Christianity.
Mair
adjective, noun, adverb, more.
mane
noun, the long hair growing on the back of or around the neck and neighboring parts of some animals, as the horse or lion.
mere
noun, Chiefly British Dialect. a lake or pond.
mean
noun, Usually, means. (used with a singular or plural verb) an agency, instrument, or method used to attain an end:
Merc
noun, a mercenary soldier.
menu
noun, a list of the dishes served at a meal; bill of fare:
ment
men-
Meir
noun, Golda [gohl-duh] /ˈgoʊl də/ (Show IPA), (Goldie Mabovitch; Goldie Myerson) 1898–1978, Israeli political leader, born in Russia: prime minister 1969–74.
meet
noun, an assembly, as of persons and hounds for a hunt or swimmers or runners for a race or series of races:
Meer
noun, Jan van der [yahn vahn der] /yɑn vɑn dɛr/ (Show IPA), Vermeer, Jan.
meat
noun, the flesh of animals as used for food.
meas
mear
noun, mere3 .
Maun
auxiliary verb, must1 .
Mani
noun, Manes.
Maui
noun, an island in central Hawaii. 728 sq. mi. (1886 sq. km).
MatE
noun, a partner in marriage; spouse.
Mass
noun, a body of coherent matter, usually of indefinite shape and often of considerable size:
Mart
noun, market; trading center; trade center.
MARS
noun, the ancient Roman god of war and agriculture, identified with the Greek god Ares.
Mari
noun, a member of a Uralic people living in scattered communities north of Cheboksary and Kazan in European Russia, mainly in the Mari Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
Mare
noun, a fully mature female horse or other equine animal.
MARC
noun, the grapes contained in the wine press and the residue, as skins and pips, remaining after the juice is expressed.
Mar.
Manu
noun, the progenitor and lawgiver of the human race.
Mano
noun, the upper or handheld stone used when grinding maize or other grains on a metate.
etc.
Este
noun, a city in NE Italy: medieval fortress; ancient Roman ruins.
MSEE
Asur
noun, Assur.
aune
noun, an old French unit of measure for fabrics, equivalent to about 47 inches (119 cm).
Auer
noun, Leopold [lee-uh-pohld;; Hungarian ley-aw-pawlt] /ˈli əˌpoʊld;; Hungarian ˈleɪ ɔˌpɔlt/ (Show IPA), 1845–1930, Hungarian violinist and teacher.
Atum
noun, a primeval god who by himself begot Shu and Tefnut: the original god of the Ennead.
ator
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.
atom
noun, Physics. the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element, consisting of a nucleus containing combinations of neutrons and protons and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus by electrical attraction; the number of protons determines the identity of the element. an atom with one of the electrons replaced by some other particle:
atic
ates
Aten
noun, Aton.
atm.
ASTM
aur-
Asti
noun, a city in the Piedmont region of Italy, S of Turin: center of wine-producing region.
ASSR
asse
noun, Cape fox.
ASME
asis
Asir
noun, a district in SW Saudi Arabia.
Aser
noun, Asher (def 1).
asci
noun, plural of ascus.
asc-
art.
arse
noun, ass2 (defs 1, 2).
aunt
noun, the sister of one's father or mother.
Aus.
Arno
noun, Peter (Curtis Arnoux Peters) 1904–68, U.S. cartoonist and author.
CASE
noun, an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something:
CerE
noun, a fleshy, membranous covering of the base of the upper mandible of a bird, especially a bird of prey or a parrot, through which the nostrils open.
cera
noun, (in prescriptions) wax.
cene
cen.
cees
noun, the letter C.
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.
cast
noun, act of casting or throwing.
Cass
noun, Lewis, 1782–1866, U.S. statesman.
CART
noun, a heavy two-wheeled vehicle, commonly without springs, drawn by mules, oxen, or the like, used for the conveyance of heavy goods.
aut-
Carn
noun, cairn.
CARE
noun, a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
CanF
cane
noun, a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick.
Can.
cams
noun, Machinery. a disk or cylinder having an irregular form such that its motion, usually rotary, gives to a part or parts in contact with it a specific rocking or reciprocating motion.
Cami
noun, camisole (def 1).
Came
noun, a slender, grooved bar of lead for holding together the pieces of glass in windows of latticework or stained glass.
Cain
noun, Scot. and Irish English. rent paid in kind, especially a percentage of a farm crop.
CAFE
noun, a restaurant, often with an enclosed or outdoor section extending onto the sidewalk.
cac-
Aron
noun, a male given name.
Arne
noun, Thomas Augustine, 1710–78, English composer of operas and songs.
CERN
aet.
aits
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
airt
noun, a direction.
airs
noun, a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
Aire
Ainu
noun, a member of an aboriginal population of northernmost Japan, having lighter skin and hairier bodies than other Japanese.
ains
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
AIMS
noun, the act of aiming or directing anything at or toward a particular point or target.
AIME
AFSC
afr-
aesc
noun, ash2 (def 3).
Ames
noun, a city in central Iowa.
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.
Acus
noun, Surgery. a needle, especially one used in a surgical operation.
ACTS
noun, anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
Acre
noun, a common measure of area: in the U.S. and U.K., 1 acre equals 4,840 square yards (4,047 square meters) or 0.405 hectare; 640 acres equals one square mile.
acr-
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.
acme
noun, the highest point; summit; peak:
Acis
noun, the lover of Galatea, killed by Polyphemus out of jealousy.
acc.
ARCS
noun, Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
Amen
noun, an utterance of the interjection “amen.”.
amic
adjective, of or relating to an amide or amine.
arms
noun, the upper limb of the human body, especially the part extending from the shoulder to the wrist.
Anne
noun, 1665–1714, queen of England 1702–14 (daughter of James II of England).
Arm.
ARIS
Ares
noun, the ancient Greek god of war, a son of Zeus and Hera, identified by the Romans with Mars.
ARCO
adverb, (of the performance of a passage for stringed instruments) with the bow.
Arce
noun, a daughter of Thaumas and the sister of Iris and the Harpies. Zeus took away her wings when she aided the Titans in their war against him.
anus
noun, the opening at the lower end of the alimentary canal, through which the solid refuse of digestion is excreted.
ANTU
ant.
ANSI
ano-
ann.
Amie
noun, a female friend.
anes
adverb, once.
ance
amus
Amur
noun, a river in E Asia, forming most of the boundary between N Manchuria and the SE Russian Federation, flowing into the Sea of Okhotsk. About 2700 miles (4350 km) long.
amt.
Amri
noun, Omri.
Amos
noun, a Minor Prophet of the 8th century b.c.
Amor
noun, Cupid.
Amon
noun, Amen.
Amis
noun, Kingsley, 1922–95, English novelist.
Amir
noun, emir.
Cerf
noun, Bennett (Alfred) 1898–1971, U.S. book publisher, editor, and writer.
cess
noun, British. a tax, assessment, or lien.
est.
ears
noun, the organ of hearing and equilibrium in vertebrates, in humans consisting of an external ear that gathers sound vibrations, a middle ear in which the vibrations resonate against the tympanic membrane, and a fluid-filled internal ear that maintains balance and that conducts the tympanic vibrations to the auditory nerve, which transmits them as impulses to the brain.
Eire
noun, the Irish name of Ireland.
efts
noun, a newt, especially the eastern newt, Notophthalmus viridescens (red eft) in its immature terrestrial stage.
EFTA
EEOC
ect-
Ecru
noun, an ecru color.
eco-
eats
noun, eats, Informal. food.
East
noun, a cardinal point of the compass, 90° to the right of north. Abbreviation: E.
ease
noun, freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort:
EARN
verb (used with object), to gain or get in return for one's labor or service:
EMet
cute
noun, the cutes, Informal. self-consciously cute mannerisms or appeal; affected coyness:
cuss
noun, curse word; oath.
Curt
noun, a male given name, form of Curtis.
curs
noun, a mongrel dog, especially a worthless or unfriendly one.
curn
noun, a grain.
cure
noun, a means of healing or restoring to health; remedy.
cur.
cunt
noun, the vulva or vagina.
Cuna
noun, a member of a group of American Indian people inhabiting settlements on the Isthmus of Panama and islands in the Gulf of San Blas.
cues
noun, anything said or done, on or off stage, that is followed by a specific line or action:
cts.
emes
noun, friend.
emia
crut
noun, crud (def 1).
Erma
noun, a female given name.
esse
noun, being; existence.
eso-
esne
noun, (in Anglo-Saxon England) a member of the lowest class; laborer.
ESIS
Esau
noun, a son of Isaac and Rebekah, twin brother of Jacob, to whom he sold his birthright. Gen. 25:21–25.
erst
adverb, before the present time; formerly.
Erse
noun, Gaelic, especially Scottish Gaelic.
Eros
noun, the ancient Greek god of love, identified by the Romans with Cupid.
Erne
noun, sea eagle.
Erna
noun, a female given name: from an Old English word meaning “eagle.”.
Eris
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of discord and the sister of Ares: identified with the Roman goddess Discordia.
emic
adjective, pertaining to or being a significant unit that functions in contrast with other units in a language or other system of behavior.
Erin
noun, Literary. Ireland.
Erie
noun, Lake, a lake between the NE central United States and SE central Canada: the southernmost lake of the Great Lakes; Commodore Perry's defeat of the British in 1813. 239 miles (385 km) long; 9940 sq. mi. (25,745 sq. km).
Eric
noun, Eric the Red.
eous
eons
noun, an indefinitely long period of time; age.
Ens.
Enos
noun, the son of Seth. Gen. 5:6.
ence
enc.
emit
verb (used with object), to send forth (liquid, light, heat, sound, particles, etc.); discharge.
emir
noun, a chieftain, prince, commander, or head of state in some Islamic countries.
ctr.
crus
noun, the part of the leg or hind limb between the femur or thigh and the ankle or tarsus; shank.
cet-
cite
noun, citation (defs 7, 8).
Com.
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.
coif
noun, a hood-shaped cap, usually of white cloth and with extended sides, worn beneath a veil, as by nuns.
Coco
noun, coconut palm.
coca
noun, a shrub, Erythroxylon coca, native to the Andes, having simple, alternate leaves and small yellowish flowers.
coat
noun, an outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body:
Cnut
noun, Canute.
CMOS
noun, complementary metal oxide semiconductor.
Cmon
cit.
come
noun, Slang: Vulgar. semen.
cist
noun, a box or chest, especially for sacred utensils.
CISC
noun, complex instruction set computer: a computer whose central processing unit recognizes a relatively large number of instructions.
cis-
cire
noun, a brilliant, highly glazed surface produced on fabrics by subjecting them to a wax, heat, and calendering treatment.
circ
noun, circular (def 9).
cir.
cion
noun, scion (def 2).
ciao
interjection, (used as a word of greeting or parting): hello; goodbye; so long; see you later.
Ceto
Cete
noun, a number of badgers together.
Ceta
noun, Comprehensive Employment and Training Act.
coma
noun, a state of prolonged unconsciousness, including a lack of response to stimuli, from which it is impossible to rouse a person.
Como
noun, Lake, a lake in N Italy, in Lombardy. 35 miles (56 km) long; 56 sq. mi. (145 sq. km).
croc
noun, crocodile.
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.
Cres
Cree
noun, a member of a North American Indian people of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Montana.
crat
CRAM
noun, Informal. the act of cramming for an examination.
Coue
noun, Émile [ey-meel] /eɪˈmil/ (Show IPA), 1857–1926, French psychotherapist.
Cote
noun, a shelter, coop, or small shed for sheep, pigs, pigeons, etc.
Cost
noun, the price paid to acquire, produce, accomplish, or maintain anything:
coss
noun, kos.
cose
verb (used without object), coze.
Cort
corm
noun, an enlarged, fleshy, bulblike base of a stem, as in the crocus.
COMS
noun, Trademark. Comedy Central: a cable television channel.
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.
corf
noun, Mining. a small wagon for carrying coal, ore, etc. a wicker basket formerly used for this purpose.
Cora
noun, Classical Mythology. Kore.
Cor.
coot
noun, any aquatic bird of the genus Fulica, as F. americana, of North America, and F. atra, of the Old World, characterized by lobate toes and short wings and tail.
Coos
noun, a language of a group of American Indians indigenous to the coast of Oregon.
coon
noun, raccoon.
coom
noun, soot; coal dust; smut.
coof
noun, a silly or stupid person.
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.
Con.
msec
info
noun, information.
otic
adjective, of or relating to the ear; auricular.
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.
reft
verb, a simple past tense and past participle of reave1 .
rout
noun, a defeat attended with disorderly flight; dispersal of a defeated force in complete disorder:
ROUS
noun, (Francis) Peyton, 1879–1970, U.S. pathologist: Nobel Prize in medicine 1966.
roue
noun, a dissolute and licentious man; rake.
noes
noun, an utterance of the word “no.”.
ROTS
noun, the process of rotting.
noir
adjective, black; noting the black numbers in roulette.
roto
noun, rotogravure.
nom.
Roti
noun, roast.
Noma
noun, a gangrenous ulceration of the mouth or genitalia, occurring mainly in debilitated children.
reif
noun, plunder; booty; loot.
rote
noun, routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure:
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.
Oona
noun, a female given name.
Nome
noun, one of the provinces of ancient Egypt.
non-
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.
Reis
plural noun, a former money of account of Portugal and Brazil.
Ross
noun, the rough exterior of bark.
none
noun, nones1 .
noon
noun, midday.
ROSE
noun, any of the wild or cultivated, usually prickly-stemmed, pinnate-leaved, showy-flowered shrubs of the genus Rosa. Compare rose family.
Nor.
Nora
noun, a female given name, form of Honora.
Rosa
noun, Salvator [sahl-vah-tawr] /ˈsɑl vɑˌtɔr/ (Show IPA), 1615–73, Italian painter and poet.
nori
noun, a seaweed having a mildly sweet, salty taste, usually dried, used in Japanese cookery mainly as a wrap for sushi.
Norm
noun, a standard, model, or pattern.
reit
noun, real-estate investment trust.
refs
noun, verb (used with or without object), referee.
o-os
noun, any of several species of Hawaiian honey eaters of the genus Moho, especially the extinct M. nobilis, of the island of Hawaii, that had black plumage and two tufts of yellow plumes used to make ceremonial robes for the Hawaiian kings.
Norn
noun, an extinct Norse dialect, spoken until early modern times in the Shetland and Orkney Islands and in parts of northern Scotland.
rate
noun, the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation:
Ruse
noun, a trick, stratagem, or artifice.
NIMS
noun, a game in which two players alternate in drawing counters, pennies, or the like, from a set of 12 arranged in three rows of 3, 4, and 5 counters, respectively, the object being to draw the last counter, or, sometimes, to avoid drawing it.
Nina
noun, girl; child.
Rus.
Nine
noun, a cardinal number, eight plus one.
Nino
noun, boy; child.
NIRA
runt
noun, an animal that is small or stunted as compared with others of its kind.
nits
noun, the egg of a parasitic insect, especially of a louse, often attached to a hair or a fiber of clothing.
Niue
noun, an island in the S Pacific between Tonga and Cook Islands: possession of New Zealand. 5128; about 100 sq. mi. (260 sq. km).
oro-
runs
noun, an act or instance, or a period of running:
rune
noun, any of the characters of certain ancient alphabets, as of a script used for writing the Germanic languages, especially of Scandinavia and Britain, from c200 to c1200, or a script used for inscriptions in a Turkic language of the 6th to 8th centuries from the area near the Orkhon River in Mongolia.
rums
noun, an alcoholic liquor or spirit distilled from molasses or some other fermented sugar-cane product.
Oost
noun, Jacob van [yah-kawp vahn] /ˈyɑ kɔp vɑn/ (Show IPA), 1600?–71, and his son, Jacob van, 1639?–1713, Flemish painters.
Rumi
noun, Jalal ud-din [Persian jah-lahl ood-deen,, oo d-,, ja-] /Persian dʒɑˈlɑl udˈdin,, ʊd-,, dʒæ-/ (Show IPA), Jalal ud-din Rumi.
RATO
noun, rocket-assisted takeoff.
ruin
noun, ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay:
Orem
noun, a city in N Utah.
rues
noun, sorrow; repentance; regret.
orcs
noun, any of several cetaceans, as a grampus.
Orca
noun, the killer whale, Orcinus orca.
ream
noun, a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream)
recs
noun, recreation.
Reef
noun, a ridge of rocks or sand, often of coral debris, at or near the surface of the water.
oras
noun, plural of os2 .
Oran
noun, a seaport in NW Algeria.
Rees
noun, reeve3 .
ref.
onus
noun, a difficult or disagreeable obligation, task, burden, etc.
nos-
NICE
noun, a port in and the capital of Alpes-Maritimes, in SE France, on the Mediterranean: resort.
rifs
noun, Er [er] /ɛr/ (Show IPA) a mountainous coastal region in N Morocco.
Oman
noun, Sultanate of. Formerly Muscat and Oman. an independent sultanate in SE Arabia. About 82,800 sq. mi. (212,380 sq. km). Capital: Muscat.
rocs
noun, a bird of enormous size and strength.
Roca
noun, Cape, a cape in W Portugal, near Lisbon: the western extremity of continental Europe.
Oita
noun, a seaport on NE Kyushu, in S Japan.
nunc
adverb, now.
roan
noun, a horse or other animal with a roan coat.
roam
noun, an act or instance of roaming; a ramble.
Oise
noun, a river in W Europe, flowing SW from S Belgium through N France to the Seine, near Paris. 186 miles (300 km) long.
RIAS
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
Rice
noun, the starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food.
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.
rife
adjective, of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; in widespread existence, activity, or use:
RNAS
rift
noun, an opening made by splitting, cleaving, etc.; fissure; cleft; chink.
Rom.
Rima
noun, a female given name.
rime
noun, Also called rime ice. an opaque coating of tiny, white, granular ice particles, caused by the rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on impact with an object. Compare frost (def 3), glaze (def 17).
oafs
noun, a clumsy, stupid person; lout.
rite
noun, a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use:
oast
noun, a kiln for drying hops or malt.
RITA
noun, the Vedic concept of cosmic and social order.
rit.
OATS
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
Rise
noun, an act or instance of rising.
RISC
noun, reduced instruction set computer: a computer whose central processing unit recognizes a relatively small number of instructions, which it can execute very rapidly.
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.
Rina
noun, a female given name.
ocas
noun, a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
OEEC
NTIA
Roma
noun, Rome.
Ont.
Reus
noun, a city in Catalonia, NE Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea.
rems
noun, the quantity of ionizing radiation whose biological effect is equal to that produced by one roentgen of x-rays.
Rena
noun, a female given name, form of Marina.
nose
noun, the part of the face or facial region in humans and certain animals that contains the nostrils and the organs of smell and functions as the usual passageway for air in respiration: in humans it is a prominence in the center of the face formed of bone and cartilage, serving also to modify or modulate the voice.
Reno
noun, Informal. a renovation, as of a building or room.
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.
not-
nota
noun, a dorsal plate or sclerite of the thorax of an insect.
rest
noun, the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep:
note
noun, a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
once
noun, a single occasion; one time only:
rete
noun, a pierced plate on an astrolabe, having projections whose points correspond to the fixed stars.
rets
verb (used with object), to soak in water or expose to moisture, as flax or hemp, to facilitate the removal of the fiber from the woody tissue by partial rotting.
Onas
noun, a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
nots
noun, a Boolean operator that returns a positive result if its operand is negative and a negative result if its operand is positive.
Rome
noun, Harold (Jacob) 1908–1993, U.S. lyricist and composer.
Omri
noun, a king of Israel and the father of Ahab. I Kings 16:16–28.
Omoo
noun, a novel (1847) by Herman Melville.
omit
verb (used with object), to leave out; fail to include or mention:
Omer
noun, a Hebrew unit of dry measure, the tenth part of an ephah.
noun
noun, any member of a class of words that can function as the main or only elements of subjects of verbs (A dog just barked), or of objects of verbs or prepositions (to send money from home), and that in English can take plural forms and possessive endings (Three of his buddies want to borrow John's laptop). Nouns are often described as referring to persons, places, things, states, or qualities, and the word noun is itself often used as an attributive modifier, as in noun compound; noun group. See also noun adjunct, noun clause, noun phrase. Synonyms: substantive, name.
nous
noun, Greek Philosophy. mind or intellect.
omen
noun, anything perceived or happening that is believed to portend a good or evil event or circumstance in the future; portent.
Root
noun, a part of the body of a plant that develops, typically, from the radicle and grows downward into the soil, anchoring the plant and absorbing nutriment and moisture.
room
noun, a portion of space within a building or other structure, separated by walls or partitions from other parts:
Omar
noun, a male given name.
roof
noun, the external upper covering of a house or other building.
'roo
noun, kangaroo.
RONA
roms
noun, a Gypsy man or boy.
Nier
noun, Alfred Otto Carl, 1911–1994, U.S. physicist.
Orne
noun, a department in NW France. 2372 sq. mi. (6145 sq. km). Capital: Alençon.
Oct.
Otis
noun, Elisha Graves, 1811–61, U.S. inventor.
mute
noun, Offensive. a person incapable of speech.
sati
noun, a Hindu practice whereby a widow immolates herself on the funeral pyre of her husband: now abolished by law.
muts
noun, mutt.
Otoe
noun, Oto.
sate
noun, a Southeast Asian, especially Indonesian and Malaysian, dish of marinated, bite-size pieces of meat, skewered, barbecued, and usually served with a peanut-flavored dipping sauce.
Sat.
oto-
Sass
noun, stewed fruit; fruit sauce.
SASE
Sari
noun, a garment worn by Hindu women, consisting of a long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder.
RACE
noun, a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
scr.
Rani
noun, ranee.
MSSc
naif
noun, a naive or inexperienced person.
rant
noun, ranting, extravagant, or violent declamation.
Nair
noun, a group of Hindu castes in the Kerala region of India.
sane
noun, a private nationwide organization in the U.S., established in 1957, that opposes nuclear testing and advocates international peace.
name
noun, a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
Naos
noun, a temple.
OSSA
noun, plural of os1 .
Sams
noun, a male given name, form of Samuel.
Sami
noun, Lapp.
Sato
noun, Eisaku [ey-sah-koo;; Japanese ey-sah-koo] /eɪˈsɑ ku;; Japanese ˈeɪ sɑˌku/ (Show IPA), 1901–75, Japanese political leader: prime minister 1964–72; Nobel Peace Prize 1974.
must
noun, something necessary, vital, or required:
SCSI
noun, a standard for computer interface ports featuring faster data transmission and greater flexibility than normal ports.
muon
noun, a lepton similar in most respects to the electron except that it is unstable, it may be positively charged, and its mass is approximately 207 times greater; the positively charged muon is the antiparticle of the negatively charged muon. Symbol: μ.
oust
verb (used with object), to expel or remove from a place or position occupied:
Ouse
noun, Also called Great Ouse. a river in E England, flowing NE to the Wash. 160 miles (260 km) long.
scfm
scar
noun, a mark left by a healed wound, sore, or burn.
muc-
SCAN
noun, an act or instance of scanning; close examination.
Muir
noun, Edwin, 1887–1959, English poet.
ours
noun, (used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
mun.
Muni
noun, a municipal bond.
scam
noun, a confidence game or other fraudulent scheme, especially for making a quick profit; swindle.
rami
noun, plural of ramus.
sci.
raft
noun, a more or less rigid floating platform made of buoyant material or materials:
Mura
noun, (in Japan) a village; hamlet.
Mure
noun, Obsolete. a wall.
saur
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).
mus.
MSTS
Muse
noun, Classical Mythology. any of a number of sister goddesses, originally given as Aoede (song), Melete (meditation), and Mneme (memory), but latterly and more commonly as the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne who presided over various arts: Calliope (epic poetry), Clio (history), Erato (lyric poetry), Euterpe (music), Melpomene (tragedy), Polyhymnia (religious music), Terpsichore (dance), Thalia (comedy), and Urania (astronomy); identified by the Romans with the Camenae. any goddess presiding over a particular art.
muss
noun, a state of disorder or untidiness.
Rais
noun, Gilles de, Retz, Gilles de Laval, Baron de.
same
Idioms, all the same, notwithstanding; nevertheless: of no difference; immaterial:
nane
pronoun, adverb, adjective, none1 .
Sam.
neon
noun, Chemistry. a chemically inert gaseous element occurring in small amounts in the earth's atmosphere, used chiefly in a type of electrical lamp. Symbol: Ne; atomic weight: 20.183; atomic number: 10; density: 0.9002 g/l at 0°C and 760 mm pressure.
neem
Sais
noun, an ancient city in N Egypt, on the Nile delta: an ancient capital of Lower Egypt.
osis
Nemo
noun, remote (def 10).
Osee
noun, Hosea.
RCAF
nene
noun, a barred, gray-brown wild goose, Nesochen sandvicensis, native to Hawaii, where it is the state bird.
neo-
MSIE
Sacs
noun, a baglike structure in an animal, plant, or fungus, as one containing fluid.
Neri
noun, Saint Philip (Filippo Neri) 1515–95, Italian priest: founder of Congregation of the Oratory.
osar
noun, plural of os3 .
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.
orts
noun, Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
ness
noun, a headland; promontory; cape.
nest
noun, a pocketlike, usually more or less circular structure of twigs, grass, mud, etc., formed by a bird, often high in a tree, as a place in which to lay and incubate its eggs and rear its young; any protected place used by a bird for these purposes.
rase
verb (used with object), raze.
Rust
noun, Also called iron rust. the red or orange coating that forms on the surface of iron when exposed to air and moisture, consisting chiefly of ferric hydroxide and ferric oxide formed by oxidation.
Saco
noun, a city in SW Maine.
NEFS
noun, a silver or gold table furnishing in the form of a ship, either for holding various utensils or for ornament.
NCTE
Nasi
noun, the head or president of the Sanhedrin.
NATS
noun, a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.
out-
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.
Safi
noun, a seaport in W central Morocco, on the Atlantic Ocean coast.
safe
noun, a steel or iron box or repository for money, jewels, papers, etc.
Nast
noun, Thomas, 1840–1902, U.S. illustrator and cartoonist.
outs
noun, a means of escape or excuse, as from a place, punishment, retribution, responsibility, etc.:
narc
noun, a government agent or detective charged with the enforcement of laws restricting the use of narcotics.
sain
verb (used with object), to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences.
neat
noun, an animal of the genus Bos; a bovine, as a cow or ox.
EAM
rin
noun, a money of account of Japan, the thousandth part of a yen or the tenth part of a sen.
Tor
noun, a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
ECU
noun, the shield carried by a mounted man-at-arms in the Middle Ages.
ea.
too
Idioms, only too. only (def 10).
EEC
CNS
CIC
ean
RIF
noun, Er [er] /ɛr/ (Show IPA) a mountainous coastal region in N Morocco.
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.
Tro
CNN
CNO
Ria
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
CIM
CIF
CIE
eat
noun, eats, Informal. food.
CMA
ec-
CMC
ECA
ECF
RMA
CNC
RMS
plural, ream.
CNM
RIM
noun, the outer edge, border, margin, or brink of something, especially of a circular object.
ECM
Re.
RCS
EAS
noun, the Akkadian god of wisdom, the son of Apsu and father of Marduk: the counterpart of Enki.
RFI
cru
noun, (in France) a vineyard producing wine of high quality, sometimes classified by the government as either a Great Growth (Grand Cru) or a First Growth (Premier Cru)
ETA
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
CSR
COS
noun, romaine.
Ree
noun, reeve3 .
REC
noun, recreation.
COT
noun, a light portable bed, especially one of canvas on a folding frame.
REA
RCT
RCN
CRC
CST
RCA
CTC
CSO
CIA
CSF
CSC
CSA
tra
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.
tr.
CRS
CTA
cte
RFE
Rai
noun, a style of Algerian popular music played on electric guitar, synthesizer, and percussion instruments.
RFC
EOM
eo-
RFA
Rae
noun, John, 1813–93, Scottish surgeon and Arctic explorer.
Cut
noun, the act of cutting; a stroke or a blow, as with a knife, whip, etc.
RAF
SER
noun, a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
trf
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.
ctf
SES
noun, the syllable used for the seventh tone of a scale and sometimes for the tone B.
res
noun, an object or thing; matter.
COO
noun, a cooing sound.
CRT
cum
noun, come (def 24).
REM
noun, the quantity of ionizing radiation whose biological effect is equal to that produced by one roentgen of x-rays.
Cui
noun, César [French sey-zar] /French seɪˈzar/ (Show IPA), Antonovich [Russian uhn-taw-nuh-vyich] /Russian ʌnˈtɔ nə vyɪtʃ/ (Show IPA), 1835–1918, Russian composer.
cue
noun, anything said or done, on or off stage, that is followed by a specific line or action:
RAS
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
ctn
plural, carton.
RAN
noun, a sea goddess who drags down ships and drowns sailors: the wife of Aegir.
USS
cfs
ur-
SRO
ane
adjective, noun, pronoun, one.
SAC
noun, a baglike structure in an animal, plant, or fungus, as one containing fluid.
ANC
AMU
SAE
AMS
AMI
noun, a friend, especially a male friend.
ANI
noun, any of several black, tropical American cuckoos of the genus Crotophaga, having a compressed, bladelike bill.
San
noun, a member of a nomadic aboriginal people of southern Africa.
AME
AMC
SAR
ure
ait
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
AIS
noun, a three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, inhabiting forests of southern Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil, having a diet apparently restricted to the leaves of the trumpet-tree, and sounding a high-pitched cry when disturbed.
ANF
uns
Ain
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
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.
Rue
noun, sorrow; repentance; regret.
ARU
RUM
noun, an alcoholic liquor or spirit distilled from molasses or some other fermented sugar-cane product.
ARS
See
noun, the seat, center of authority, office, or jurisdiction of a bishop.
run
noun, an act or instance, or a period of running:
ARF
interjection, (used to imitate the bark of a dog).
ARC
noun, Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
So.
AOU
UNO
aor
ANU
noun, a twining herb, Tropaeolum tuberosum, of the nasturtium family, found in the Andes, having edible tubers and large flowers with yellow petals and red spurs.
uts
noun, the syllable once generally used for the first tone or keynote of a scale and sometimes for the tone C: now commonly superseded by do.
rut
noun, a furrow or track in the ground, especially one made by the passage of a vehicle or vehicles.
ans
noun, the Sumerian god of heaven: the counterpart of the Akkadian Anu.
AIR
noun, a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
Uri
noun, a canton in central Switzerland. 415 sq. mi. (1075 sq. km). Capital: Altdorf.
SEI
noun, sei whale.
Ar.
USN
ACE
noun, a playing card or die marked with or having the value indicated by a single spot:
sea
noun, the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface.
USO
USR
AUC
se-
Uta
noun, any of several iguanid lizards of the genus Uta, of the western U.S. and northern Mexico.
USM
an.
UTC
UTE
noun, Informal. a utility vehicle.
Af.
ac-
uti
Am.
SCS
SCM
AIM
noun, the act of aiming or directing anything at or toward a particular point or target.
urn
noun, a large or decorative vase, especially one with an ornamental foot or pedestal.
AIC
AFT
adverb, at, close to, or toward the stern or tail:
Sau
noun, German name of Sava.
AFS
AFM
AFC
sc.
urs
noun, an ancient Sumerian city on the Euphrates, in S Iraq: extensive excavations, especially of royal tombs.
ACS
AES
noun, any of various early forms of bronze or copper money used in ancient Rome. Compare as2 (def 1).
AEF
AEC
USC
ae.
USE
noun, the act of employing, using, or putting into service:
SCF
ACT
noun, anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
ase
ASI
CFR
SEN
noun, a money of account of Japan, the 100th part of a yen, now used only in certain quotations, as on foreign exchange.
CCS
verb (used with object), to send a duplicate of a document, email, or the like to:
CCR
CCA
tun
noun, a large cask for holding liquids, especially wine, ale, or beer.
ROA
ROC
noun, a bird of enormous size and strength.
CAS
verb (used with or without object), to call, as to call an animal toward one; urge forward by calling.
ROE
noun, the mass of eggs, or spawn, within the ovarian membrane of the female fish.
CEA
ROI
CAR
noun, an automobile.
CAM
noun, Machinery. a disk or cylinder having an irregular form such that its motion, usually rotary, gives to a part or parts in contact with it a specific rocking or reciprocating motion.
CAI
ct.
cs.
cr.
CCU
tum
verb (used with object), to tease (wool) in the preliminary carding operation, or to open out the fibers prior to carding.
UAR
TSR
noun, a computer program with any of several ancillary functions, usually held resident in RAM for instant activation while one is using another program.
CFO
cfm
CFI
CFA
rm.
plural, ream.
TSE
TSI
TSS
CEC
RMC
CEO
RNA
Tu.
tue
CEF
cee
noun, the letter C.
tui
noun, a black New Zealand honey eater, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, having a patch of white feathers on each side of the throat, sometimes tamed as a pet.
Co.
USA
RTS
ast
Rs.
Une
at.
RSA
ASU
RSE
RSS
rt.
ATS
noun, a money of account of Laos, the 100th part of a kip.
rte
ASS
noun, a long-eared, slow, patient, sure-footed domesticated mammal, Equus asinus, related to the horse, used chiefly as a beast of burden.
ASR
Aso
noun, Mount, a volcanic mountain in Japan, in central Kyushu, noted for its vast caldera. 5223 feet (1593 meters).
ASN
RTF
ASM
ATC
AUM
noun, Om.
ef-
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.
UAE
UAM
UCC
UCR
Ufa
noun, a city in and the capital of the Bashkir Autonomous Republic, in the Russian Federation in Europe.
UFC
UFO
noun, any unexplained moving object observed in the sky, especially one assumed by some observers to be of extraterrestrial origin.
UIT
ROT
noun, the process of rotting.
Ume
noun, a river in N Sweden, flowing SE from the W border to the Gulf of Bothnia. Aabout 285 miles (460 km) long.
cf.
UMT
Una
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “one.”.
cc.
CAF
unc
ca.
EEO
SRI
noun, a Hindu title of address prefixed to the name of a deity, holy person, etc.
eft
noun, a newt, especially the eastern newt, Notophthalmus viridescens (red eft) in its immature terrestrial stage.
ise
suf
ist
NMU
ISR
Sui
noun, a dynasty ruling in China a.d. 589–618.
NNE
ism
noun, a distinctive doctrine, theory, system, or practice:
NOC
ITC
ISA
Is.
noun, (used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
IRS
SOF
SUM
noun, the aggregate of two or more numbers, magnitudes, quantities, or particulars as determined by or as if by the mathematical process of addition:
IRO
Noe
noun, Noah (def 1).
IRC
ITA
Sue
noun, Eugène [œ-zhen] /œˈʒɛn/ (Show IPA), (Marie Joseph Sue) 1804–57, French novelist.
IOU
MS.
plural, manuscript.
NIA
Stu
noun, a male given name, form of Stewart or Stuart.
NIC
noun, a newly industrialized/industrializing country:
NIM
noun, a game in which two players alternate in drawing counters, pennies, or the like, from a set of 12 arranged in three rows of 3, 4, and 5 counters, respectively, the object being to draw the last counter, or, sometimes, to avoid drawing it.
MAE
noun, a female given name, form of Mary.
nit
noun, the egg of a parasitic insect, especially of a louse, often attached to a hair or a fiber of clothing.
M-1
noun, a semiautomatic, gas-operated, .30 caliber, clip-fed rifle, with a weight of 8.56 pounds (3.88 kg): the standard U.S. Army rifle in World War II and in the Korean War.
MSC
Mo.
ite
MIA
plural, missing in action.
Me.
Mc-
IUS
ium
ITO
noun, Prince Hirobumi [hee-raw-boo-mee] /ˈhi rɔˈbu mi/ (Show IPA), 1841–1909, Japanese statesman.
NMI
NMR
Ir.
SUN
noun, (often initial capital letter) the star that is the central body of the solar system, around which the planets revolve and from which they receive light and heat: its mean distance from the earth is about 93 million miles (150 million km), its diameter about 864,000 miles (1.4 million km), and its mass about 330,000 times that of the earth; its period of surface rotation is about 26 days at its equator but longer at higher latitudes.
Mao
fun
noun, something that provides mirth or amusement:
ITU
IRA
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
IFS
noun, a supposition; uncertain possibility:
ics
Sus
nr.
NRA
NSA
Ia.
FTC
ft.
FSR
FSA
NSC
NSU
NUM
Nun
noun, a woman member of a religious order, especially one bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
io-
ian
noun, a male given name, Scottish form of John.
IOT
SNU
Ios
noun, a small hawk, Buteo solitarius, having two plumage phases and occurring only on the island of Hawaii, where it is a rare species and the only living indigenous bird of prey.
ior
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 = .
IOF
IOC
SOC
noun, sociology or a class or course in sociology.
INN
noun, a commercial establishment that provides lodging, food, etc., for the public, especially travelers; small hotel.
ine
ina
noun, a female given name.
IAS
in.
imu
noun, a usually large, covered cooking pit in which food is cooked by means of heated stones.
IMF
Ife
noun, a town in SW Nigeria.
IFC
ier
ICC
ICA
noun, Portuguese name of Putumayo.
NFS
NFC
Tai
noun, any of several sparoid fishes of the Pacific Ocean, as Pagrus major (red tai) a food fish of Japan.
MTS
Mr.
plural, mister: a title of respect prefixed to a man's name or position:
Mt.
MTF
MTI
mtn
MOT
noun, a pithy or witty remark; bon mot.
MTO
MOS
noun, moment (def 1).
MRE
MUF
Sou
noun, (formerly) either of two bronze coins of France, equal to 5 centimes and 10 centimes.
MOR
sot
noun, a drunkard.
moo
noun, a mooing sound.
Mur
noun, a river in S central Austria, NE Slovenia, and N Croatia, flowing NE and SE to the Drava River. 300 miles (483 km) long.
SOS
noun, any call for help:
MOI
MRA
MRI
MOC
noun, moccasin.
SSN
SRS
MSF
ss.
SSA
SSC
SSE
SSI
SSM
SSR
MST
SSS
SST
St.
Sta
MSN
MSE
Sr.
MSA
Moe
noun, a male given name, form of Morris or Moses.
MOA
noun, any of several flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae, of New Zealand, related to the kiwis but resembling the ostrich: extinct since about the end of the 18th century.
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:
MEC
noun, a pimp; mack.
Nat
noun, a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.
NCC
Meo
noun, Miao (def 1).
ne-
NEA
NEC
Nee
adjective, born (placed after the name of a married woman to introduce her maiden name):
nef
noun, a silver or gold table furnishing in the form of a ship, either for holding various utensils or for ornament.
MFR
Son
noun, a male child or person in relation to his parents.
MEA
noun, an acknowledgment of one's responsibility for a fault or error.
MCR
MCI
Mcf
Mat
noun, a piece of fabric made of plaited or woven rushes, straw, hemp, or similar fiber, or of some other pliant material, as rubber, used as a protective covering on a floor or other surface, to wipe the shoes on, etc.
mas
noun, mother1 .
NES
MFA
MFS
MNS
nae
adverb, no1 ; not.
MNE
MNA
mut
noun, mutt.
MIT
NCO
MIR
noun, a village commune of peasant farmers in prerevolutionary Russia.
NUT
noun, a dry fruit consisting of an edible kernel or meat enclosed in a woody or leathery shell.
NSF
Soo
noun, the, Canadian. Sault Ste. Marie.
MFT
STI
MIE
NAM
noun, Vietnam.
Nan
noun, naan.
STM
MI6
noun, the government's secret intelligence service.
MI5
noun, the government's security and counterespionage service that works in liaison with Scotland Yard's Special Branch.
mi.
TAE
preposition, to.
NRC
fro
Idioms, to and fro, alternating from one place to another; back and forth:
Sin
noun, transgression of divine law:
FAS
noun, the syllable used for the fourth tone of a diatonic scale.
orc
noun, any of several cetaceans, as a grampus.
eu-
Ore
noun, a metal-bearing mineral or rock, or a native metal, that can be mined at a profit.
ETS
ETR
ETO
TES
noun, ti1 .
Ora
noun, plural of os2 .
ORT
noun, Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
ESU
tfr
TIA
TIC
noun, Pathology. a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face. tic douloureux.
ose
ess
noun, the letter S, s.
fo.
OOT
Tim
noun, a male given name, form of Timothy.
SIR
noun, a respectful or formal term of address used to a man:
OMS
noun, a mantric word thought to be a complete expression of Brahman and interpreted as having three sounds representing Brahma or creation, Vishnu or preservation, and Siva or destruction, or as consisting of the same three sounds, representing waking, dreams, and deep sleep, along with the following silence, which is fulfillment.
ONA
noun, a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
FCS
FCC
FCA
one
noun, the first and lowest whole number, being a cardinal number; unity.
ONF
FAT
noun, any of several white or yellowish greasy substances, forming the chief part of adipose tissue of animals and also occurring in plants, that when pure are colorless, odorless, and tasteless and are either solid or liquid esters of glycerol with fatty acids; fats are insoluble in water or cold alcohol but soluble in ether, chloroform, or benzene: used in the manufacture of soap, paints, and other protective coatings and in cooking.
Fan
noun, any device for producing a current of air by the movement of a broad surface or a number of such surfaces.
ONI
ONR
NUS
noun, the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet (Ν, ν).
oo-
FAR
Idioms, a far cry (from). cry (def 27).
FAO
o-o
noun, any of several species of Hawaiian honey eaters of the genus Moho, especially the extinct M. nobilis, of the island of Hawaii, that had black plumage and two tufts of yellow plumes used to make ceremonial robes for the Hawaiian kings.
oon
ESR
OSO
Fen
noun, low land covered wholly or partially with water; boggy land; a marsh.
EMR
Tiu
noun, an English god of the sky and of war, the equivalent of Tyr in Scandinavian mythology.
en-
EMU
noun, a large, flightless, ratite bird, Emu (Dromaius) novaehollandiae, of Australia, resembling the ostrich but smaller and having a feathered head and neck and rudimentary wings.
TMO
EMT
EMS
noun, the letter M, m.
toe
noun, one of the terminal digits of the human foot.
Tom
noun, the male of various animals, as the turkey.
SIC
adverb, so; thus: usually written parenthetically to denote that a word, phrase, passage, etc., that may appear strange or incorrect has been written intentionally or has been quoted verbatim: (sic).
sfm
EMF
Sfc
eme
noun, friend.
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.
EIS
eir
RAM
noun, a male sheep.
ene
EOE
ese
OTA
Esc
OSS
ESA
ERT
ot-
ERS
noun, ervil.
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.
ote
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MSI
OTS
ERE
preposition, conjunction, before.
ERA
noun, a period of time marked by distinctive character, events, etc.:
oui
adverb, noun, yes.
EOS
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of the dawn, identified by the Romans with Aurora.
our
noun, (used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
eon
noun, an indefinitely long period of time; age.
Fee
noun, a charge or payment for professional services:
ons
sis
noun, sister.
fm.
OAU
OFM
Oca
noun, a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
SMA
FMC
FRC
FIT
noun, the manner in which a thing fits:
OAT
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
OCC
TAU
noun, the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet (T, τ).
OCR
OCS
TCA
TCS
FOE
noun, a person who feels enmity, hatred, or malice toward another; enemy:
FON
noun, a member of a people living mainly in Benin.
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.
TAO
noun, (in philosophical Taoism) that in virtue of which all things happen or exist.
OTC
fou
adjective, drunk.
FOT
Fra
noun, a title of address for a friar or brother.
FOS
oaf
noun, a clumsy, stupid person; lout.
OAO
SMS
TAR
noun, any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
OSF
OSA
oar
noun, a long shaft with a broad blade at one end, used as a lever for rowing or otherwise propelling or steering a boat.
OAS
fer
preposition, conjunction, for.
Tan
noun, the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun or open air.
TAM
noun, tam-o'-shanter.
Fr.
abbreviation, Father.
FIR
noun, any coniferous tree belonging to the genus Abies, of the pine family, characterized by its pyramidal style of growth, flat needles, and erect cones.
oma
plural, a noun suffix used to form names of tumors, of the kind specified by the base:
fic
SIT
verb, (in prescriptions) may it be.
oft
adverb, often.
OFr
OIt
fie
interjection, (used to express mild disgust, disapprobation, annoyance, etc.)
of-
OES
noun, the fifteenth letter of the English alphabet, a vowel.
OEO
oic
Om.
tee
noun, the letter T or t.
Fia
OEM
OIr
FIO
FET
Oc.
TEC
noun, detective.
er
interjection, (used to express or represent a pause, hesitation, uncertainty, etc.).
SN
SF
RO
RA
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
O.
EI
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.
ee
E.
noun, Edward (St. John) 1925–2000, U.S. writer and illustrator.
TM
NU
noun, the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet (Ν, ν).
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.
RC
TN
AO
TA
noun, the 16th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
RN
T1
SI
noun, the syllable used for the seventh tone of a scale and sometimes for the tone B.
UT
noun, the syllable once generally used for the first tone or keynote of a scale and sometimes for the tone C: now commonly superseded by do.
R.
t.
i.
AU
plural, to the; at the; with the.
RI
OE
noun, oy2 .
NI
MU
noun, the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet (M, μ).
No
noun, an utterance of the word “no.”.
FC
FI
noun, the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the fourth and fifth degrees of a scale.
FA
noun, the syllable used for the fourth tone of a diatonic scale.
SM
SA
S.
SU
TE
noun, ti1 .
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.
FE
MA
noun, mother1 .
M.
RU
RF
NM
f.
noun, (Paul) Felix (Edler von Münzberg) [poul fey-liks eyd-luh r fuh n mynts-berk] /paʊl ˈfeɪ lɪks ˈeɪd lər fən ˈmüntsˌbɛrk/ (Show IPA), 1863–1942, Austrian composer, conductor, and writer.
TC
ic
N.
CM
U.
UC
OU
noun, a rare Hawaiian honeycreeper, Psittirostra psittacea, having an olive-green body, a parrotlike bill, and in the male a bright yellow head.
OA
CU
MN
NA
adverb, no1 .
et
verb, a simple past tense of eat.
NC
NF
UI
IF
noun, a supposition; uncertain possibility:
CE
fn
TI
noun, the syllable for the seventh tone of a diatonic scale.
MF
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