ai: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of ai
- thai«Word Popularity Bar5/5
they
The plural of he, she, or it. They is never used adjectively, but always as a pronoun proper, and sometimes refers to persons without an antecedent expressed. Jolif and glad they went unto here [their] rest And casten hem [them] full early for to sail. Chaucer.
They of Italy salute you. Heb. xiii. 24.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness. Matt. v. 6.
✍ They is used indefinitely, as our ancestors used man, and as the French use on; as, they say (French on dit), that is, it is said by persons not specified.
- sinai4/5
sinai
- noun a mountain peak in the southern Sinai Peninsula (7,500 feet high); it is believed to be the peak on which Moses received the Ten Commandments
Mount Sinai.
- noun a desert on the Sinai Peninsula in northeastern Egypt
Sinai Desert.
- noun a mountain peak in the southern Sinai Peninsula (7,500 feet high); it is believed to be the peak on which Moses received the Ten Commandments
- shanghai4/5
shanghai
- verb take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship
impress.
- The men were shanghaied after being drugged
- noun the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world
- verb take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship
- tai4/5
tai
- noun a native or inhabitant of Thailand
Siamese; Thai.
- noun the most widespread and best known of the Kadai family of languages
- noun a native or inhabitant of Thailand
- mai4/5
mai
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- kai4/5
kai
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- lai4/5
- dai4/5
day
- noun time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
twenty-four hours; mean solar day; twenty-four hour period; solar day; 24-hour interval.
- two days later they left
- they put on two performances every day
- there are 30,000 passengers per day
- noun some point or period in time
- it should arrive any day now
- after that day she never trusted him again
- those were the days
- these days it is not unusual
- noun time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
- samurai3/5
samurai
- noun a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy
- noun feudal Japanese military aristocracy
- noun a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy
- dubai3/5
dubai
- noun port city in the United Arab Emirates on the Persian Gulf
- noun port city in the United Arab Emirates on the Persian Gulf
- mumbai3/5
mumbai
- noun a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India
Bombay.
- noun a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India
- chennai3/5
chennai
- noun a city in Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal; formerly Madras
Madras.
- noun a city in Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal; formerly Madras
- bai3/5
bai
- noun the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Dali region of Yunnan
Baic.
- noun the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Dali region of Yunnan
- dalai3/5
dalai
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- hai3/5
hai
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- rai3/5
- nikolai3/5
nikolai
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- cai3/5
cai
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- jai3/5
jai
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- sai3/5
sai
(Zoöl.) See Capuchin , 3(a) .
- mordecai3/5
mordecai
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- chai3/5
chai
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- maasai3/5
maasai
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- sakai3/5
sakai
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- quai3/5
quai
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- lanai2/5
lanai
- noun a veranda or roofed patio often furnished and used as a living room
- noun an island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area
Lanai Island.
- noun a veranda or roofed patio often furnished and used as a living room
- kwai2/5
kwai
- noun the basic unit of money in China
yuan.
- noun the basic unit of money in China
- hokusai2/5
hokusai
- noun Japanese painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1760-1849)
Katsushika Hokusai.
- noun Japanese painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1760-1849)
- haggai2/5
haggai
- noun a Hebrew minor prophet
Aggeus.
- noun an Old Testament book telling the prophecies of Haggai which are concerned mainly with rebuilding the temples after the Babylonian Captivity
Book of Haggai; Aggeus.
- noun a Hebrew minor prophet
- bonsai2/5
bonsai
- noun a dwarfed ornamental tree or shrub grown in a tray or shallow pot
- noun a dwarfed ornamental tree or shrub grown in a tray or shallow pot
- kauai2/5
kauai
- noun an island of Hawaii to the northwest of Oahu
Kauai Island.
- noun an island of Hawaii to the northwest of Oahu
- kasai2/5
kasai
- noun a river of southwestern Africa that rises in central Angola and flows east and then north (forming part of the border between Angola and Congo) and continuing northwest through Congo to empty into the Congo River on the border between Congo and Republic of the Congo
Kasai River; River Kasai.
- noun a river of southwestern Africa that rises in central Angola and flows east and then north (forming part of the border between Angola and Congo) and continuing northwest through Congo to empty into the Congo River on the border between Congo and Republic of the Congo
- molokai2/5
molokai
- noun an island of central Hawaii (between Maui and Oahu)
Molokai Island.
- noun an island of central Hawaii (between Maui and Oahu)
- bahai2/5
bahai
- noun a teacher of or believer in Bahaism
- adjective of or relating to Bahaism
- noun a teacher of or believer in Bahaism
- caravanserai2/5
caravanserai
- noun an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
caravan inn; khan; caravansary.
- noun an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
- banzai2/5
banzai
- noun a Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph
- noun a Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph
- songhai2/5
songhai
- noun a Nilo-Saharan language spoken by the Songhai in Mali and Niger
- noun a Nilo-Saharan language spoken by the Songhai in Mali and Niger
- yavapai2/5
yavapai
- noun a member of a North American Indian people of central Arizona
- noun the Yuman language spoken by the Yavapai
- noun a member of a North American Indian people of central Arizona
- havasupai2/5
havasupai
- noun a member of a North American Indian people of Cataract Canyon in Arizona
- noun the Yuman language spoken by the Havasupai
- noun a member of a North American Indian people of Cataract Canyon in Arizona
- masai2/5
masai
- noun a Nilotic language
- noun a Nilotic language
- nicolai2/5
nicolai
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- t'ai2/5
- hyundai2/5
hyundai
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- adonai2/5
adonai
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- gai2/5
gai
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- madurai2/5
madurai
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- adlai2/5
adlai
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- altai2/5
altai
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- cambrai2/5
- ngai2/5
ngai
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- sendai2/5
sendai
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- douai2/5
- tournai2/5
tournai
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- kublai2/5
kublai
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- terai2/5
terai
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- kenai2/5
kenai
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- olduvai2/5
olduvai
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- serai2/5
serai
A palace; a seraglio; also, in the East, a place for the accommodation of travelers; a caravansary, or rest house.
- alai2/5
alai
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- assai2/5
assay
- noun an appraisal of the state of affairs
check.
- they made an assay of the contents
- a check on its dependability under stress
- noun a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
- noun an appraisal of the state of affairs
- sabbatai2/5
sabbatai
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- unai1/5
unai
- noun a sloth of Central America that has two long claws on each forefoot and three long claws on each hindfoot
Choloepus hoffmanni; two-toed sloth; unau.
- noun relatively small fast-moving sloth with two long claws on each front foot
two-toed sloth; Choloepus didactylus; unau.
- noun a sloth of Central America that has two long claws on each forefoot and three long claws on each hindfoot
- assegai1/5
assegai
- noun the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa
assagai.
- noun the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa
- assagai1/5
assagai
- noun the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa
assegai.
- noun the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa
- litai1/5
lit
- noun the humanistic study of a body of literature
literature.
- he took a course in Russian lit
- verb make lighter or brighter
light; illuminate; illumine; light up; illume.
- This lamp lightens the room a bit
- noun the humanistic study of a body of literature
- athinai1/5
athinai
- noun the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
Greek capital; Athens; capital of Greece.
- in the 5th century BC ancient Athens was the world's most powerful and civilized city
- noun the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
- kadai1/5
kadai
- noun a family of Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in southeastern Asia
Kam-Tai; Kadai language.
- noun a family of Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in southeastern Asia
- moirai1/5
moirai
- noun any of the three Greek goddesses of fate or destiny; identified with the Roman Parcae and similar to the Norse Norns
Moirae.
- noun any of the three Greek goddesses of fate or destiny; identified with the Roman Parcae and similar to the Norse Norns
- kowhai1/5
kowhai
- noun shrub or small tree of New Zealand and Chile having pendulous racemes of tubular golden-yellow flowers; yields a hard strong wood
Sophora tetraptera.
- noun shrub or small tree of New Zealand and Chile having pendulous racemes of tubular golden-yellow flowers; yields a hard strong wood
- hualapai1/5
hualapai
- noun a member of a North American people formerly living in the Colorado river valley in Arizona
Hualpai; Walapai.
- noun the Yuman language spoken by the Walapai
Hualpai; Walapai.
- noun a member of a North American people formerly living in the Colorado river valley in Arizona
- salai1/5
salai
- noun East Indian tree yielding a resin used medicinally and burned as incense
Boswellia serrata.
- noun East Indian tree yielding a resin used medicinally and burned as incense
- walapai1/5
walapai
- noun a member of a North American people formerly living in the Colorado river valley in Arizona
Hualpai; Hualapai.
- noun the Yuman language spoken by the Walapai
Hualpai; Hualapai.
- noun a member of a North American people formerly living in the Colorado river valley in Arizona
- matai1/5
matai
- noun conifer of Australia and New Zealand
black pine; Podocarpus spicata; Prumnopitys taxifolia.
- noun conifer of Australia and New Zealand
- nilgai1/5
nilgai
- noun large Indian antelope; male is blue-grey with white markings; female is brownish with no horns
nylghau; Boselaphus tragocamelus; nylghai; blue bull.
- noun large Indian antelope; male is blue-grey with white markings; female is brownish with no horns
- chagatai1/5
chagatai
- noun a Turkic literary language of medieval central Asia (named for one of the sons of Genghis Khan)
Jagatai; Jaghatai; Eastern Turki.
- noun a Turkic literary language of medieval central Asia (named for one of the sons of Genghis Khan)
- gardai1/5
gardai
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- balai1/5
balai
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- menai1/5
menai
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- itai1/5
itai
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- korai1/5
korai
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- haikai1/5
- katmai1/5
katmai
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- courtrai1/5
- akamai1/5
- wadai1/5
- gabbai1/5
- stelai1/5
stelai
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- babai1/5
babai
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- archai1/5
archai
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- kutenai1/5
- marai1/5
marai
A sacred inclosure or temple; -- so called by the islanders of the Pacific Ocean.
- hetairai1/5
- massai1/5
massai
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- siauliai1/5
- kunai1/5
- laogai1/5
- yanktonai1/5
yanktonai
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- virelai1/5
- sanai1/5
sanai
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- kogai1/5
- kaikai1/5
- taotai1/5
- shintai1/5
- tubuai1/5
tubuai
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- luluai1/5
- utai1/5
utai
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- gilgai1/5
gilgai
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- charpai1/5
- dhai1/5
dhai
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- woleai1/5
- drachmai1/5
drachmai
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- zaikai1/5
- rubai1/5
rubai
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Suffixes of ai
- aid«Word Popularity Bar5/5
aid
- noun a resource
assistance; help.
- visual aids in teaching
- noun the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
assistance; assist; help.
- he gave me an assist with the housework
- could not walk without assistance
- rescue party went to their aid
- offered his help in unloading
- noun a resource
- aids5/5
aid
- noun a resource
assistance; help.
- visual aids in teaching
- noun the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
assistance; assist; help.
- he gave me an assist with the housework
- could not walk without assistance
- rescue party went to their aid
- offered his help in unloading
- noun a resource
- aircraft5/5
aircraft
- noun a vehicle that can fly
- noun a vehicle that can fly
- air5/5
air
- noun a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
- air pollution
- a smell of chemicals in the air
- open a window and let in some air
- I need some fresh air
- noun the region above the ground
- her hand stopped in mid air
- he threw the ball into the air
- noun a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
- aim5/5
aim
- noun an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
intention; design; intent; purpose.
- his intent was to provide a new translation
- good intentions are not enough
- it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
- he made no secret of his designs
- noun the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
objective; object; target.
- the sole object of her trip was to see her children
- noun an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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aim
- noun an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
intention; design; intent; purpose.
- his intent was to provide a new translation
- good intentions are not enough
- it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
- he made no secret of his designs
- noun the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
objective; object; target.
- the sole object of her trip was to see her children
- noun an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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aim
- noun an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
intention; design; intent; purpose.
- his intent was to provide a new translation
- good intentions are not enough
- it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
- he made no secret of his designs
- noun the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
objective; object; target.
- the sole object of her trip was to see her children
- noun an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
- airport5/5
airport
- noun an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
aerodrome; drome; airdrome.
- noun an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
- aide4/5
aide
- noun an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
aide-de-camp; adjutant.
- noun someone who acts as assistant
auxiliary.
- noun an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
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aide
- noun an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
aide-de-camp; adjutant.
- noun someone who acts as assistant
auxiliary.
- noun an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
- airplane4/5
airplane
- noun an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
plane; aeroplane.
- the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane
- noun an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
- airplanes4/5
airplane
- noun an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
plane; aeroplane.
- the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane
- noun an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
- airway4/5
airway
- noun a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
air duct; air passage.
- noun a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another
air lane; skyway; flight path.
- noun a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
- aiming4/5
aim
- noun an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
intention; design; intent; purpose.
- his intent was to provide a new translation
- good intentions are not enough
- it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
- he made no secret of his designs
- noun the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
objective; object; target.
- the sole object of her trip was to see her children
- noun an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
- airways4/5
airway
- noun a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
air duct; air passage.
- noun a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another
air lane; skyway; flight path.
- noun a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
- aided4/5
aided
- adjective having help; often used as a combining form
assisted.
- verb give help or assistance; be of service
aid; assist; help.
- Everyone helped out during the earthquake
- Can you help me carry this table?
- She never helps around the house
- adjective having help; often used as a combining form
- airlines4/5
airline
- noun a hose that carries air under pressure
air hose.
- noun a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers
airway; airline business.
- noun a hose that carries air under pressure
- airline4/5
airline
- noun a hose that carries air under pressure
air hose.
- noun a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers
airway; airline business.
- noun a hose that carries air under pressure
- aisle4/5
aisle
- noun a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
- noun passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores
gangway.
- noun a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
- aires4/5
aire
- noun a river in northern England that flows southeast through West Yorkshire
Aire River; River Aire.
- noun a river in northern England that flows southeast through West Yorkshire
- airports4/5
airport
- noun an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
aerodrome; drome; airdrome.
- noun an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
- aiding4/5
aid
- noun a resource
assistance; help.
- visual aids in teaching
- noun the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
assistance; assist; help.
- he gave me an assist with the housework
- could not walk without assistance
- rescue party went to their aid
- offered his help in unloading
- noun a resource
- airborne4/5
airborne
- adjective satellite moved or conveyed by or through air
- adjective satellite moved or conveyed by or through air
- airy4/5
airy
- adjective satellite open to or abounding in fresh air
aired.
- airy rooms
- adjective satellite not practical or realizable; speculative
windy; visionary; impractical; Laputan.
- airy theories about socioeconomic improvement
- visionary schemes for getting rich
- adjective satellite open to or abounding in fresh air
- ailments4/5
ailment
- noun an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
ill; complaint.
- noun an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
- ais3/5
ai
- noun an agency of the United States Army responsible for providing timely and relevant and accurate and synchronized intelligence to tactical and operational and strategic level commanders
Army Intelligence.
- noun the branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively
artificial intelligence.
- workers in AI hope to imitate or duplicate intelligence in computers and robots
- noun an agency of the United States Army responsible for providing timely and relevant and accurate and synchronized intelligence to tactical and operational and strategic level commanders
- airs3/5
airs
- noun affected manners intended to impress others
pose.
- don't put on airs with me
- noun a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
air.
- air pollution
- a smell of chemicals in the air
- open a window and let in some air
- I need some fresh air
- noun affected manners intended to impress others
- airfield3/5
airfield
- noun a place where planes take off and land
flying field; landing field; field.
- noun a place where planes take off and land
- airspace3/5
airspace
- noun the space in the atmosphere immediately above the earth
air space.
- noun the atmosphere above a nation that is deemed to be under its jurisdiction
- the plane was refused permission to enter Chinese airspace
- noun the space in the atmosphere immediately above the earth
- airmen3/5
airman
- noun someone who operates an aircraft
flier; flyer; aeronaut; aviator.
- noun someone who operates an aircraft
- airfields3/5
airfield
- noun a place where planes take off and land
flying field; landing field; field.
- noun a place where planes take off and land
- airman3/5
airman
- noun someone who operates an aircraft
flier; flyer; aeronaut; aviator.
- noun someone who operates an aircraft
- aired3/5
aired
- adjective satellite open to or abounding in fresh air
airy.
- airy rooms
- verb expose to fresh air
aerate; air out; air.
- aerate your old sneakers
- adjective satellite open to or abounding in fresh air
- ail3/5
ail
- noun aromatic bulb used as seasoning
garlic.
- verb be ill or unwell
- noun aromatic bulb used as seasoning
- aisles3/5
aisle
- noun a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
- noun passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores
gangway.
- noun a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
- ailing3/5
ailing
- adjective satellite somewhat ill or prone to illness
peaked; indisposed; unwell; sickly; under the weather; seedy; poorly.
- my poor ailing grandmother
- feeling a bit indisposed today
- you look a little peaked
- feeling poorly
- a sickly child
- is unwell and can't come to work
- verb be ill or unwell
ail.
- adjective satellite somewhat ill or prone to illness
- airing3/5
airing
- noun the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
spreading; public exposure; dissemination.
- noun a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air
- he took the dogs for an airing
- noun the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
- airship3/5
airship
- noun a steerable self-propelled aircraft
dirigible.
- noun a steerable self-propelled aircraft
- airstrip3/5
airstrip
- noun an airfield without normal airport facilities
landing strip; flight strip; strip.
- noun an airfield without normal airport facilities
- airbus3/5
airbus
- noun a subsonic jet airliner operated over short distances
- noun a subsonic jet airliner operated over short distances
- airlift3/5
airlift
- noun transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)
lift.
- verb fly people or goods to or from places not accessible by other means
lift.
- Food is airlifted into Bosnia
- noun transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)
- airflow3/5
airflow
- noun the flow of air
air flow; flow of air.
- she adjusted the fan so that the airflow was directed right at her
- noun the flow of air
- ailment3/5
ailment
- noun an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
ill; complaint.
- noun an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
- aiken3/5
aiken
- noun United States writer (1889-1973)
Conrad Potter Aiken; Conrad Aiken.
- noun United States writer (1889-1973)
- airwaves3/5
airwave
- noun medium for radio and television broadcasting
air.
- the program was on the air from 9 til midnight
- the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people
- noun medium for radio and television broadcasting
- airtight3/5
airtight
- adjective satellite having no weak points
air-tight.
- an airtight defense
- an airtight argument
- adjective satellite not allowing air or gas to pass in or out
gas-tight; air-tight.
- adjective satellite having no weak points
- aimless3/5
aimless
- adjective satellite aimlessly drifting
directionless; rudderless; adrift; planless; afloat; undirected.
- adjective satellite continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
vagabond; floating; vagrant; drifting.
- a drifting double-dealer
- the floating population
- vagrant hippies of the sixties
- adjective satellite aimlessly drifting
- aire3/5
air
- noun a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
- air pollution
- a smell of chemicals in the air
- open a window and let in some air
- I need some fresh air
- noun the region above the ground
- her hand stopped in mid air
- he threw the ball into the air
- noun a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
- aix3/5
aix
- noun wood duck and mandarin duck
genus Aix.
- noun wood duck and mandarin duck
- ain3/5
ain
- adjective satellite belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
own.
- for your own use
- do your own thing
- she makes her own clothes
- `ain' is Scottish
- adjective satellite belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
- aimlessly3/5
aimlessly
- adverb without aim; in an aimless manner
- he wandered around aimlessly
- adverb without aim; in an aimless manner
- ait3/5
ait
An islet, or little isle, in a river or lake; an eyot. The ait where the osiers grew. R. Hodges (1649).
Among green aits and meadows. Dickens.
- aitken3/5
aitken
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- aimee3/5
aimee
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- aia3/5
- aida3/5
aida
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- ainu3/5
ainu
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- airforce2/5
airforce
- noun the airborne branch of a country's armed forces
air force.
- noun the airborne branch of a country's armed forces
- aircrafts2/5
aircraft
- noun a vehicle that can fly
- noun a vehicle that can fly
- airliner2/5
airliner
- noun a commercial airplane that carries passengers
- noun a commercial airplane that carries passengers
- airfoil2/5
airfoil
- noun a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
control surface; surface; aerofoil.
- noun a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
- airliners2/5
airliner
- noun a commercial airplane that carries passengers
- noun a commercial airplane that carries passengers
- airmail2/5
airmail
- noun letters and packages that are transported by aircraft
- noun a system of conveying mail by aircraft
airpost.
- noun letters and packages that are transported by aircraft
- airfoils2/5
airfoil
- noun a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
control surface; surface; aerofoil.
- noun a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
- airspeed2/5
airspeed
- noun the speed of an aircraft relative to the air in which it is flying
- noun the speed of an aircraft relative to the air in which it is flying
- ails2/5
ail
- noun aromatic bulb used as seasoning
garlic.
- verb be ill or unwell
- noun aromatic bulb used as seasoning
- aircrew2/5
aircrew
- noun the crew of an aircraft
air crew.
- noun the crew of an aircraft
- airships2/5
airship
- noun a steerable self-propelled aircraft
dirigible.
- noun a steerable self-propelled aircraft
- ailed2/5
ail
- noun aromatic bulb used as seasoning
garlic.
- verb be ill or unwell
- noun aromatic bulb used as seasoning
- airlifted2/5
airlift
- noun transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)
lift.
- verb fly people or goods to or from places not accessible by other means
lift.
- Food is airlifted into Bosnia
- noun transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)
- aileron2/5
aileron
- noun an airfoil that controls lateral motion
- noun an airfoil that controls lateral motion
- aircrews2/5
aircrew
- noun the crew of an aircraft
air crew.
- noun the crew of an aircraft
- ailerons2/5
aileron
- noun an airfoil that controls lateral motion
- noun an airfoil that controls lateral motion
- airstrips2/5
airstrip
- noun an airfield without normal airport facilities
landing strip; flight strip; strip.
- noun an airfield without normal airport facilities
- airframe2/5
airframe
- noun the framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines)
- noun the framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines)
- airless2/5
airless
- adjective satellite lacking fresh air
close; unaired; stuffy.
- a dusty airless attic
- the dreadfully close atmosphere
- hot and stuffy and the air was blue with smoke
- adjective satellite lacking fresh air
- airbrush2/5
airbrush
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- verb paint with an airbrush
- The old car looks like new now that we airbrushed it
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- aikido2/5
aikido
- noun a Japanese martial art employing principles similar to judo
- noun a Japanese martial art employing principles similar to judo
- airstream2/5
airstream
- noun a relatively well-defined prevailing wind
- noun the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
slipstream; wash; race; backwash.
- noun a relatively well-defined prevailing wind
- airworthiness2/5
airworthiness
- noun fitness to fly
- the plane received a certificate of airworthiness
- noun fitness to fly
- airbrushed2/5
airbrush
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- verb paint with an airbrush
- The old car looks like new now that we airbrushed it
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- airlock2/5
airlock
- noun a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure
air lock.
- noun a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure
- ailey2/5
ailey
- noun United States choreographer noted for his use of African elements (born in 1931)
Alvin Ailey.
- noun United States choreographer noted for his use of African elements (born in 1931)
- airfreight2/5
airfreight
- verb transport (cargo) by air
air-ship; air-freight.
- verb transport (cargo) by air
- airfare2/5
airfare
- noun the fare charged for traveling by airplane
- noun the fare charged for traveling by airplane
- airily2/5
airily
- adverb in a flippant manner
flippantly.
- he answered the reporters' questions flippantly
- this cannot be airily explained to your children
- adverb in a flippant manner
- airfares2/5
airfare
- noun the fare charged for traveling by airplane
- noun the fare charged for traveling by airplane
- aimlessness2/5
aimlessness
- noun the quality of lacking any definite purpose
purposelessness.
- noun the quality of lacking any definite purpose
- airedale2/5
airedale
- noun breed of large wiry-coated terrier bred in Yorkshire
Airedale terrier.
- noun breed of large wiry-coated terrier bred in Yorkshire
- aime2/5
aim
- noun an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
intention; design; intent; purpose.
- his intent was to provide a new translation
- good intentions are not enough
- it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
- he made no secret of his designs
- noun the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
objective; object; target.
- the sole object of her trip was to see her children
- noun an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
- aileen2/5
aileen
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- aisha2/5
aisha
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- airtime2/5
airtime
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- airpower2/5
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airbags
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- airbag2/5
airbag
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- airbase2/5
airbase
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- airconditioning2/5
- aider2/5
aid
- noun a resource
assistance; help.
- visual aids in teaching
- noun the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
assistance; assist; help.
- he gave me an assist with the housework
- could not walk without assistance
- rescue party went to their aid
- offered his help in unloading
- noun a resource
- aina2/5
aina
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- aisne2/5
aisne
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- airplay2/5
airplay
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- aimer2/5
aim
- noun an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
intention; design; intent; purpose.
- his intent was to provide a new translation
- good intentions are not enough
- it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
- he made no secret of his designs
- noun the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
objective; object; target.
- the sole object of her trip was to see her children
- noun an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
- aisling2/5
aisle
- noun a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
- noun passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores
gangway.
- noun a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
- airconditioned2/5
- aion2/5
aion
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- aino2/5
aino
One of a peculiar race inhabiting Yesso, the Kooril Islands etc., in the northern part of the empire of Japan, by some supposed to have been the progenitors of the Japanese. The Ainos are stout and short, with hairy bodies.
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aircraftman
- noun a noncommissioned officer in the British Royal Air Force
aircraftsman.
- noun a noncommissioned officer in the British Royal Air Force
- aircraftsman1/5
aircraftsman
- noun a noncommissioned officer in the British Royal Air Force
aircraftman.
- noun a noncommissioned officer in the British Royal Air Force
- airhead1/5
airhead
- noun a flighty scatterbrained simpleton
- she's a total airhead
- every airhead on a big salary rushed out to buy one
- noun a bridgehead seized by airborne troops
- noun a flighty scatterbrained simpleton
- airspaces1/5
airspace
- noun the space in the atmosphere immediately above the earth
air space.
- noun the atmosphere above a nation that is deemed to be under its jurisdiction
- the plane was refused permission to enter Chinese airspace
- noun the space in the atmosphere immediately above the earth
- airgun1/5
airgun
- noun a gun that propels a projectile by compressed air
air gun; air rifle.
- noun a gun that propels a projectile by compressed air
- aiai1/5
aiai
- noun a fundamentalist Islamic group in Somalia who initially did fundraising for al-Qaeda; responsible for ambushing United States Army Rangers and for terrorist bombings in Ethiopia; believed to have branches in several countries
al Itihaad al Islamiya; Islamic Unity; al-Itihaad al-Islamiya.
- noun a fundamentalist Islamic group in Somalia who initially did fundraising for al-Qaeda; responsible for ambushing United States Army Rangers and for terrorist bombings in Ethiopia; believed to have branches in several countries
- airheads1/5
airhead
- noun a flighty scatterbrained simpleton
- she's a total airhead
- every airhead on a big salary rushed out to buy one
- noun a bridgehead seized by airborne troops
- noun a flighty scatterbrained simpleton
- airguns1/5
airgun
- noun a gun that propels a projectile by compressed air
air gun; air rifle.
- noun a gun that propels a projectile by compressed air
- airmailed1/5
airmail
- noun letters and packages that are transported by aircraft
- noun a system of conveying mail by aircraft
airpost.
- noun letters and packages that are transported by aircraft
- airiness1/5
airiness
- noun the property of something spacious and abounding in fresh air
- noun the property of something weightless and insubstantial
buoyancy.
- noun the property of something spacious and abounding in fresh air
- airdrome1/5
airdrome
- noun an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
airport; aerodrome; drome.
- noun an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
- airings1/5
airing
- noun the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
spreading; public exposure; dissemination.
- noun a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air
- he took the dogs for an airing
- noun the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
- airspeeds1/5
airspeed
- noun the speed of an aircraft relative to the air in which it is flying
- noun the speed of an aircraft relative to the air in which it is flying
- airlifting1/5
airlift
- noun transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)
lift.
- verb fly people or goods to or from places not accessible by other means
lift.
- Food is airlifted into Bosnia
- noun transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)
- airlifts1/5
airlift
- noun transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)
lift.
- verb fly people or goods to or from places not accessible by other means
lift.
- Food is airlifted into Bosnia
- noun transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)
- airmanship1/5
airmanship
- noun the art of operating aircraft
aviation.
- noun the art of operating aircraft
- airdromes1/5
airdrome
- noun an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
airport; aerodrome; drome.
- noun an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
- aidoneus1/5
aidoneus
- noun (Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
Aides; Hades; Pluto.
- noun (Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
- aioli1/5
aioli
- noun garlic mayonnaise
garlic sauce; aioli sauce.
- noun garlic mayonnaise
- airframes1/5
airframe
- noun the framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines)
- noun the framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines)
- airbrushing1/5
airbrush
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- verb paint with an airbrush
- The old car looks like new now that we airbrushed it
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- airflows1/5
airflow
- noun the flow of air
air flow; flow of air.
- she adjusted the fan so that the airflow was directed right at her
- noun the flow of air
- airdrop1/5
airdrop
- noun delivery of supplies or equipment or personnel by dropping them by parachute from an aircraft
- until then, front line troops will be supplied by airdrop
- noun delivery of supplies or equipment or personnel by dropping them by parachute from an aircraft
- airt1/5
airt
- verb channel into a new direction
redirect.
- redirect your attention to the danger from the fundamentalists
- verb channel into a new direction
- airdrops1/5
airdrop
- noun delivery of supplies or equipment or personnel by dropping them by parachute from an aircraft
- until then, front line troops will be supplied by airdrop
- noun delivery of supplies or equipment or personnel by dropping them by parachute from an aircraft
- airier1/5
airy
- adjective satellite open to or abounding in fresh air
aired.
- airy rooms
- adjective satellite not practical or realizable; speculative
windy; visionary; impractical; Laputan.
- airy theories about socioeconomic improvement
- visionary schemes for getting rich
- adjective satellite open to or abounding in fresh air
- airstreams1/5
airstream
- noun a relatively well-defined prevailing wind
- noun the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
slipstream; wash; race; backwash.
- noun a relatively well-defined prevailing wind
- airwave1/5
airwave
- noun medium for radio and television broadcasting
air.
- the program was on the air from 9 til midnight
- the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people
- noun medium for radio and television broadcasting
- airbrushes1/5
airbrush
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- verb paint with an airbrush
- The old car looks like new now that we airbrushed it
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- airburst1/5
airburst
- noun an explosion in the atmosphere
- noun an explosion in the atmosphere
- airiest1/5
airy
- adjective satellite open to or abounding in fresh air
aired.
- airy rooms
- adjective satellite not practical or realizable; speculative
windy; visionary; impractical; Laputan.
- airy theories about socioeconomic improvement
- visionary schemes for getting rich
- adjective satellite open to or abounding in fresh air
- airworthy1/5
airworthy
- adjective (of aircraft) fit to fly
- adjective (of aircraft) fit to fly
- aigrette1/5
aigrette
- noun a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume
aigret.
- noun a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume
- airlocks1/5
airlock
- noun a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure
air lock.
- noun a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure
- airsick1/5
airsick
- adjective satellite experiencing motion sickness
seasick; carsick; air sick.
- adjective satellite experiencing motion sickness
- aigrettes1/5
aigrette
- noun a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume
aigret.
- noun a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume
- airscrew1/5
airscrew
- noun a propeller that rotates to push against air
airplane propeller; prop.
- noun a propeller that rotates to push against air
- ailanthus1/5
ailanthus
- noun any of several deciduous Asian trees of the genus Ailanthus
- noun any of several deciduous Asian trees of the genus Ailanthus
- aigina1/5
aigina
- noun an island in the Aegean Sea in the Saronic Gulf
Aegina.
- noun an island in the Aegean Sea in the Saronic Gulf
- airsickness1/5
airsickness
- noun motion sickness experienced while traveling by air (especially during turbulence)
air sickness.
- noun motion sickness experienced while traveling by air (especially during turbulence)
- ailuropoda1/5
ailuropoda
- noun only the giant panda: in some classifications considered a genus of the separate family Ailuropodidae
genus Ailuropoda.
- noun only the giant panda: in some classifications considered a genus of the separate family Ailuropodidae
- airedales1/5
airedale
- noun breed of large wiry-coated terrier bred in Yorkshire
Airedale terrier.
- noun breed of large wiry-coated terrier bred in Yorkshire
- aizoaceae1/5
aizoaceae
- noun succulent herbs or small shrubs mostly of South Africa but also New Zealand and North America: carpetweeds; fig marigolds
Tetragoniaceae; carpetweed family; family Tetragoniaceae; family Aizoaceae.
- noun succulent herbs or small shrubs mostly of South Africa but also New Zealand and North America: carpetweeds; fig marigolds
- aitchbone1/5
aitchbone
- noun a cut of beef including the H-shaped rump bone
- noun a cut of beef including the H-shaped rump bone
- aisled1/5
aisle
- noun a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
- noun passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores
gangway.
- noun a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
- aias1/5
aias
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- aiders1/5
aider
One who, or that which, aids.
- aik1/5
ache
- noun a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
aching.
- verb feel physical pain
suffer; hurt.
- Were you hurting after the accident?
- noun a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
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amiable
- adjective satellite disposed to please
good-humored; good-humoured.
- an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin"- Hal Hinson
- adjective satellite diffusing warmth and friendliness
cordial; affable; genial.
- an affable smile
- an amiable gathering
- cordial relations
- a cordial greeting
- a genial host
- adjective satellite disposed to please
- aile1/5
aile
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- airboat1/5
airboat
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- ains1/5
ain
- adjective satellite belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
own.
- for your own use
- do your own thing
- she makes her own clothes
- `ain' is Scottish
- adjective satellite belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
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airstrikes
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- airgap1/5
- aiguille1/5
aiguille
A needle-shaped peak.
- aits1/5
ait
An islet, or little isle, in a river or lake; an eyot. The ait where the osiers grew. R. Hodges (1649).
Among green aits and meadows. Dickens.
- airbases1/5
airbases
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- airshow1/5
airshow
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- airmobile1/5
airmobile
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- airside1/5
airside
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- aith1/5
aith
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- airglow1/5
airglow
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- aintab1/5
aintab
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- airth1/5
- aidos1/5
aidos
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- aiel1/5
aiel
See Obs.Ayle .
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- airmass1/5
airmass
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- airdrie1/5
airdrie
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- ain't1/5
are
- noun a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters
ar.
- verb have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
be.
- John is rich
- This is not a good answer
- noun a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters
- aition1/5
- ainus1/5
ainus
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- aitch1/5
each
- adjective satellite (used of count nouns) every one considered individually
- each person is mortal
- each party is welcome
- adverb to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
from each one; for each one; to each one; apiece.
- they received $10 each
- adjective satellite (used of count nouns) every one considered individually
- airstrike1/5
airstrike
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- airshed1/5
- aitu1/5
aitu
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- aimers1/5
aimer
One who aims, directs, or points.
- airboats1/5
airboats
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- aitches1/5
aitches
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- airdropped1/5
airdrop
- noun delivery of supplies or equipment or personnel by dropping them by parachute from an aircraft
- until then, front line troops will be supplied by airdrop
- noun delivery of supplies or equipment or personnel by dropping them by parachute from an aircraft
- airpark1/5
- airshows1/5
airshows
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- aigre1/5
aigre
Sour. Obs. Shak.
- airlessness1/5
airlessness
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- aiguillettes1/5
aiguillette
A point or tag at the end of a fringe or lace; an aglet.
- aiblins1/5
aiblins
Perhaps; possibly. Scotch Burns.
Derived words of ai
- details«Word Popularity Bar5/5
details
- noun true confidential information
inside information.
- after the trial he gave us the real details
- noun an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
item; detail; point.
- several of the details are similar
- a point of information
- noun true confidential information
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captain
- noun an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
- noun the naval officer in command of a military ship
skipper.
- noun an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
- detail5/5
detail
- noun an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
item; point.
- several of the details are similar
- a point of information
- noun a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
item; particular.
- it was perfect in all details
- noun an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
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campaign
- noun a race between candidates for elective office
run; political campaign.
- I managed his campaign for governor
- he is raising money for a Senate run
- noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
cause; drive; crusade; effort; movement.
- he supported populist campaigns
- they worked in the cause of world peace
- the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant
- the movement to end slavery
- contributed to the war effort
- noun a race between candidates for elective office
- email5/5
email
- noun (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
e-mail; electronic mail.
- you cannot send packages by electronic mail
- verb communicate electronically on the computer
e-mail; netmail.
- she e-mailed me the good news
- noun (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
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campaign
- noun a race between candidates for elective office
run; political campaign.
- I managed his campaign for governor
- he is raising money for a Senate run
- noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
cause; drive; crusade; effort; movement.
- he supported populist campaigns
- they worked in the cause of world peace
- the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant
- the movement to end slavery
- contributed to the war effort
- noun a race between candidates for elective office
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said
- adjective satellite being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
aforesaid; aforementioned.
- works of all the aforementioned authors
- said party has denied the charges
- verb express in words
state; say; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- adjective satellite being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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available
- adjective obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
- kept a fire extinguisher available
- much information is available through computers
- available in many colors
- the list of available candidates is unusually long
- adjective satellite not busy; not otherwise committed
uncommitted.
- he was not available for comment
- he was available and willing to accompany her
- adjective obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
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training
- noun activity leading to skilled behavior
preparation; grooming.
- noun the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
education; breeding.
- a woman of breeding and refinement
- noun activity leading to skilled behavior
- mail5/5
mail
- noun the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
- noun the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office
post; mail service; postal service.
- the mail handles billions of items every day
- he works for the United States mail service
- in England they call mail `the post'
- noun the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
- detailed5/5
detailed
- adjective satellite developed or executed with care and in minute detail
elaborate; elaborated.
- a detailed plan
- the elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion"- John Buchan
- the carefully elaborated theme
- verb provide details for
detail.
- adjective satellite developed or executed with care and in minute detail
- chain5/5
chain
- noun a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
concatenation.
- the chain of command
- a complicated concatenation of circumstances
- noun (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
chemical chain.
- noun a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
- train5/5
train
- noun public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
railroad train.
- express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction
- noun a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding
string.
- a string of islands
- train of mourners
- a train of thought
- noun public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
- laid5/5
laid
- adjective satellite set down according to a plan:"a carefully laid table with places set for four people"
set.
- stones laid in a pattern
- verb put into a certain place or abstract location
set; pose; place; lay; put; position.
- Put your things here
- Set the tray down
- Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
- Place emphasis on a certain point
- adjective satellite set down according to a plan:"a carefully laid table with places set for four people"
- entertainment5/5
entertainment
- noun an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
amusement.
- noun an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
- chains5/5
chains
- noun metal shackles; for hands or legs
irons.
- noun a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
concatenation; chain.
- the chain of command
- a complicated concatenation of circumstances
- noun metal shackles; for hands or legs
- trains5/5
train
- noun public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
railroad train.
- express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction
- noun a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding
string.
- a string of islands
- train of mourners
- a train of thought
- noun public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
- paid5/5
paid
- adjective marked by the reception of pay
- paid work
- a paid official
- a paid announcement
- a paid check
- verb give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
pay.
- I paid four dollars for this sandwich
- Pay the waitress, please
- adjective marked by the reception of pay
- failure5/5
failure
- noun an act that fails
- his failure to pass the test
- noun an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
- the surprise party was a complete failure
- noun an act that fails
- raised5/5
raised
- adjective located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
- a raised design
- raised eyebrows
- verb raise the level or amount of something
raise.
- raise my salary
- raise the price of bread
- adjective located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
- fair5/5
fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
funfair; carnival.
- noun gathering of producers to promote business
- world fair
- trade fair
- book fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
- gain5/5
gain
- noun a quantity that is added
addition; increase.
- there was an addition to property taxes this year
- they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
- noun the advantageous quality of being beneficial
profit.
- noun a quantity that is added
- waiting5/5
waiting
- noun the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
wait.
- the wait was an ordeal for him
- verb stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
wait.
- I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets
- noun the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
- maintain5/5
maintain
- verb keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
hold; keep.
- hold in place
- She always held herself as a lady
- The students keep me on my toes
- verb keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
preserve; keep up; conserve.
- We preserve these archeological findings
- The old lady could not keep up the building
- children must be taught to conserve our national heritage
- The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
- verb keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
- failed5/5
fail
- verb fail to do something; leave something undone
neglect.
- She failed to notice that her child was no longer in his crib
- The secretary failed to call the customer and the company lost the account
- verb be unsuccessful
miscarry; go wrong.
- Where do today's public schools fail?
- The attempt to rescue the hostages failed miserably
- verb fail to do something; leave something undone
- affairs5/5
affairs
- noun matters of personal concern
personal business; personal matters.
- get his affairs in order
- noun transactions of professional or public interest
- news of current affairs
- great affairs of state
- noun matters of personal concern
- domain5/5
domain
- noun a particular environment or walk of life
arena; sphere; area; orbit; field.
- his social sphere is limited
- it was a closed area of employment
- he's out of my orbit
- noun territory over which rule or control is exercised
land; demesne.
- his domain extended into Europe
- he made it the law of the land
- noun a particular environment or walk of life
- pair5/5
pair
- noun a set of two similar things considered as a unit
brace.
- noun two items of the same kind
twosome; span; distich; couple; duo; twain; yoke; couplet; duet; brace; dyad; duad.
- noun a set of two similar things considered as a unit
- raise5/5
raise
- noun the amount a salary is increased
wage hike; hike; rise; salary increase; wage increase.
- he got a 3% raise
- he got a wage hike
- noun an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
acclivity; upgrade; rise; climb; ascent.
- the car couldn't make it up the rise
- noun the amount a salary is increased
- maintenance5/5
maintenance
- noun activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
upkeep; care.
- he wrote the manual on car care
- noun means of maintenance of a family or group
- noun activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
- maintained5/5
maintained
- adjective satellite kept in good condition
well-kept; kept up.
- verb keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
hold; maintain; keep.
- hold in place
- She always held herself as a lady
- The students keep me on my toes
- adjective satellite kept in good condition
- fail5/5
fail
- verb fail to do something; leave something undone
neglect.
- She failed to notice that her child was no longer in his crib
- The secretary failed to call the customer and the company lost the account
- verb be unsuccessful
miscarry; go wrong.
- Where do today's public schools fail?
- The attempt to rescue the hostages failed miserably
- verb fail to do something; leave something undone
- trained5/5
trained
- adjective shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
- a trained mind
- trained pigeons
- well-trained servants
- verb create by training and teaching
educate; train; develop; prepare.
- The old master is training world-class violinists
- we develop the leaders for the future
- adjective shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
- constraints5/5
constraint
- noun the state of being physically constrained
restraint.
- dogs should be kept under restraint
- noun a device that retards something's motion
restraint.
- the car did not have proper restraints fitted
- noun the state of being physically constrained
- raising5/5
raising
- noun the event of something being raised upward
lift; elevation.
- an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon
- a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity
- noun the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
rearing; nurture.
- noun the event of something being raised upward
- maintaining5/5
maintain
- verb keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
hold; keep.
- hold in place
- She always held herself as a lady
- The students keep me on my toes
- verb keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
preserve; keep up; conserve.
- We preserve these archeological findings
- The old lady could not keep up the building
- children must be taught to conserve our national heritage
- The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
- verb keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
- paint5/5
paint
- noun a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
pigment.
- artists use `paint' and `pigment' interchangeably
- noun (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court
key.
- he hit a jump shot from the top of the key
- he dominates play in the paint
- noun a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
- repair5/5
repair
- noun the act of putting something in working order again
reparation; fixing; fix; mending; fixture; mend.
- noun a formal way of referring to the condition of something
- the building was in good repair
- noun the act of putting something in working order again
- availability5/5
availability
- noun the quality of being at hand when needed
handiness; availableness; accessibility.
- noun the quality of being at hand when needed
- gains5/5
gain
- noun a quantity that is added
addition; increase.
- there was an addition to property taxes this year
- they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
- noun the advantageous quality of being beneficial
profit.
- noun a quantity that is added
- tail5/5
tail
- noun the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
- noun the time of the last part of something
fag end; tail end.
- the fag end of this crisis-ridden century
- the tail of the storm
- noun the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
- plaintiff5/5
plaintiff
- noun a person who brings an action in a court of law
complainant.
- noun a person who brings an action in a court of law
- pairs5/5
pair
- noun a set of two similar things considered as a unit
brace.
- noun two items of the same kind
twosome; span; distich; couple; duo; twain; yoke; couplet; duet; brace; dyad; duad.
- noun a set of two similar things considered as a unit
- affair5/5
affair
- noun a vaguely specified concern
matter; thing.
- several matters to attend to
- it is none of your affair
- things are going well
- noun a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
liaison; involvement; affaire; amour; intimacy.
- noun a vaguely specified concern
- fails5/5
fail
- verb fail to do something; leave something undone
neglect.
- She failed to notice that her child was no longer in his crib
- The secretary failed to call the customer and the company lost the account
- verb be unsuccessful
miscarry; go wrong.
- Where do today's public schools fail?
- The attempt to rescue the hostages failed miserably
- verb fail to do something; leave something undone
- domains5/5
domain
- noun a particular environment or walk of life
arena; sphere; area; orbit; field.
- his social sphere is limited
- it was a closed area of employment
- he's out of my orbit
- noun territory over which rule or control is exercised
land; demesne.
- his domain extended into Europe
- he made it the law of the land
- noun a particular environment or walk of life
- failing5/5
failing
- noun a flaw or weak point
weakness.
- he was quick to point out his wife's failings
- noun failure to reach a minimum required performance
flunk.
- his failing the course led to his disqualification
- he got two flunks on his report
- noun a flaw or weak point
- raises5/5
raise
- noun the amount a salary is increased
wage hike; hike; rise; salary increase; wage increase.
- he got a 3% raise
- he got a wage hike
- noun an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
acclivity; upgrade; rise; climb; ascent.
- the car couldn't make it up the rise
- noun the amount a salary is increased
- constraint5/5
constraint
- noun the state of being physically constrained
restraint.
- dogs should be kept under restraint
- noun a device that retards something's motion
restraint.
- the car did not have proper restraints fitted
- noun the state of being physically constrained
- jail5/5
jail
- noun a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
slammer; pokey; gaol; jailhouse; clink; poky.
- verb lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
incarcerate; jug; remand; lag; immure; gaol; put away; imprison; put behind bars.
- The suspects were imprisoned without trial
- the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life
- noun a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
- failures5/5
failure
- noun an act that fails
- his failure to pass the test
- noun an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
- the surprise party was a complete failure
- noun an act that fails
- rail5/5
rail
- noun a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
railing.
- noun short for railway
- he traveled by rail
- he was concerned with rail safety
- noun a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
- maintains5/5
maintain
- verb keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
hold; keep.
- hold in place
- She always held herself as a lady
- The students keep me on my toes
- verb keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
preserve; keep up; conserve.
- We preserve these archeological findings
- The old lady could not keep up the building
- children must be taught to conserve our national heritage
- The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
- verb keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
- painter5/5
painter
- noun an artist who paints
- noun a worker who is employed to cover objects with paint
- noun an artist who paints
- sail5/5
sail
- noun a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
canvass; canvas; sheet.
- noun an ocean trip taken for pleasure
cruise.
- noun a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
- drain5/5
drain
- noun emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
drainage.
- noun tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
- noun emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
- plaintiffs5/5
plaintiff
- noun a person who brings an action in a court of law
complainant.
- noun a person who brings an action in a court of law
- terrain5/5
terrain
- noun a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential
- they decided to attack across the rocky terrain
- noun a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential
- acquaintance5/5
acquaintance
- noun personal knowledge or information about someone or something
conversance; conversancy; familiarity.
- noun a relationship less intimate than friendship
acquaintanceship.
- noun personal knowledge or information about someone or something
- restraint5/5
restraint
- noun the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
- the unlawful restraint of trade
- noun discipline in personal and social activities
control.
- he was a model of polite restraint
- she never lost control of herself
- noun the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
- sailing5/5
sailing
- noun the work of a sailor
navigation; seafaring.
- noun riding in a sailboat
- noun the work of a sailor
- sailed5/5
sail
- noun a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
canvass; canvas; sheet.
- noun an ocean trip taken for pleasure
cruise.
- noun a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
- main5/5
main
- noun any very large body of (salt) water
briny.
- noun a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage
- noun any very large body of (salt) water
- pain5/5
pain
- noun a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
hurting.
- the patient developed severe pain and distension
- noun emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid
painfulness.
- the pain of loneliness
- noun a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
- faith5/5
faith
- noun a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
religion; religious belief.
- he lost his faith but not his morality
- noun complete confidence in a person or plan etc
trust.
- he cherished the faith of a good woman
- the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust
- noun a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
- hair5/5
hair
- noun a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
- he combed his hair
- each hair consists of layers of dead keratinized cells
- noun a very small distance or space
hair's-breadth; whisker; hairsbreadth.
- they escaped by a hair's-breadth
- they lost the election by a whisker
- noun a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
- claim5/5
claim
- noun an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
- his claim asked for damages
- noun an assertion that something is true or factual
- his claim that he was innocent
- evidence contradicted the government's claims
- noun an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
- remain5/5
remain
- verb stay the same; remain in a certain state
rest; stay.
- The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it
- rest assured
- stay alone
- He remained unmoved by her tears
- The bad weather continued for another week
- verb continue in a place, position, or situation
continue; stay on; stay.
- After graduation, she stayed on in Cambridge as a student adviser
- Stay with me, please
- despite student protests, he remained Dean for another year
- She continued as deputy mayor for another year
- verb stay the same; remain in a certain state
- explain5/5
explain
- verb make plain and comprehensible
explicate.
- He explained the laws of physics to his students
- verb define
- The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean
- verb make plain and comprehensible
- remains5/5
remains
- noun any object that is left unused or still extant
- I threw out the remains of my dinner
- noun the dead body of a human being
clay; corpse; stiff; cadaver.
- the cadaver was intended for dissection
- the end of the police search was the discovery of a corpse
- the murderer confessed that he threw the stiff in the river
- honor comes to bless the turf that wraps their clay
- noun any object that is left unused or still extant
- brain5/5
brain
- noun that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
encephalon.
- noun mental ability
mental capacity; learning ability; mentality; brainpower; wit.
- he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
- noun that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
- obtained5/5
obtain
- verb come into possession of
- How did you obtain the visa?
- verb receive a specified treatment (abstract)
receive; incur; find; get.
- These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation
- His movie received a good review
- I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions
- verb come into possession of
- remained5/5
remain
- verb stay the same; remain in a certain state
rest; stay.
- The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it
- rest assured
- stay alone
- He remained unmoved by her tears
- The bad weather continued for another week
- verb continue in a place, position, or situation
continue; stay on; stay.
- After graduation, she stayed on in Cambridge as a student adviser
- Stay with me, please
- despite student protests, he remained Dean for another year
- She continued as deputy mayor for another year
- verb stay the same; remain in a certain state
- claims5/5
claim
- noun an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
- his claim asked for damages
- noun an assertion that something is true or factual
- his claim that he was innocent
- evidence contradicted the government's claims
- noun an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
- contains5/5
contain
- verb include or contain; have as a component
incorporate; comprise.
- A totally new idea is comprised in this paper
- The record contains many old songs from the 1930's
- verb contain or hold; have within
carry; hold; bear.
- The jar carries wine
- The canteen holds fresh water
- This can contains water
- verb include or contain; have as a component
- explained5/5
explain
- verb make plain and comprehensible
explicate.
- He explained the laws of physics to his students
- verb define
- The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean
- verb make plain and comprehensible
- wait5/5
wait
- noun time during which some action is awaited
delay; hold; postponement; time lag.
- instant replay caused too long a delay
- he ordered a hold in the action
- noun the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
waiting.
- the wait was an ordeal for him
- noun time during which some action is awaited
- straight5/5
straight
- noun a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
straight person; heterosexual person; heterosexual.
- noun a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
- noun a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
- obtain5/5
obtain
- verb come into possession of
- How did you obtain the visa?
- verb receive a specified treatment (abstract)
receive; incur; find; get.
- These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation
- His movie received a good review
- I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions
- verb come into possession of
- chair5/5
chair
- noun a seat for one person, with a support for the back
- he put his coat over the back of the chair and sat down
- noun the position of professor
professorship.
- he was awarded an endowed chair in economics
- noun a seat for one person, with a support for the back
- contain5/5
contain
- verb include or contain; have as a component
incorporate; comprise.
- A totally new idea is comprised in this paper
- The record contains many old songs from the 1930's
- verb contain or hold; have within
carry; hold; bear.
- The jar carries wine
- The canteen holds fresh water
- This can contains water
- verb include or contain; have as a component
- mountain5/5
mountain
- noun a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
mount.
- noun (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
plenty; great deal; pot; sight; flock; mint; slew; deal; wad; muckle; pile; lot; mickle; raft; quite a little; passel; hatful; mess; spate; heap; peck; stack; good deal; batch; tidy sum; mass.
- a batch of letters
- a deal of trouble
- a lot of money
- he made a mint on the stock market
- see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos
- it must have cost plenty
- a slew of journalists
- a wad of money
- noun a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
- containing5/5
contain
- verb include or contain; have as a component
incorporate; comprise.
- A totally new idea is comprised in this paper
- The record contains many old songs from the 1930's
- verb contain or hold; have within
carry; hold; bear.
- The jar carries wine
- The canteen holds fresh water
- This can contains water
- verb include or contain; have as a component
- contained5/5
contained
- adjective satellite gotten under control
- the oil spill is contained
- verb include or contain; have as a component
incorporate; comprise; contain.
- A totally new idea is comprised in this paper
- The record contains many old songs from the 1930's
- adjective satellite gotten under control
- remaining5/5
remaining
- adjective satellite not used up
left over; unexpended; leftover; odd; left.
- leftover meatloaf
- she had a little money left over so she went to a movie
- some odd dollars left
- saved the remaining sandwiches for supper
- unexpended provisions
- verb stay the same; remain in a certain state
remain; rest; stay.
- The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it
- rest assured
- stay alone
- He remained unmoved by her tears
- The bad weather continued for another week
- adjective satellite not used up
- afraid5/5
afraid
- adjective filled with fear or apprehension
- afraid even to turn his head
- suddenly looked afraid
- afraid for his life
- afraid of snakes
- afraid to ask questions
- adjective satellite filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
- I'm afraid I won't be able to come
- he was afraid he would have to let her go
- I'm afraid you're wrong
- adjective filled with fear or apprehension
- claimed5/5
claim
- noun an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
- his claim asked for damages
- noun an assertion that something is true or factual
- his claim that he was innocent
- evidence contradicted the government's claims
- noun an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
- mountains5/5
mountain
- noun a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
mount.
- noun (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
plenty; great deal; pot; sight; flock; mint; slew; deal; wad; muckle; pile; lot; mickle; raft; quite a little; passel; hatful; mess; spate; heap; peck; stack; good deal; batch; tidy sum; mass.
- a batch of letters
- a deal of trouble
- a lot of money
- he made a mint on the stock market
- see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos
- it must have cost plenty
- a slew of journalists
- a wad of money
- noun a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
- plain5/5
plain
- noun extensive tract of level open land
champaign; field.
- they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain
- he longed for the fields of his youth
- noun a basic knitting stitch
plain stitch; knit; knit stitch.
- noun extensive tract of level open land
- painting5/5
painting
- noun graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
picture.
- a small painting by Picasso
- he bought the painting as an investment
- his pictures hang in the Louvre
- noun creating a picture with paints
- he studied painting and sculpture for many years
- noun graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
- gained5/5
gain
- noun a quantity that is added
addition; increase.
- there was an addition to property taxes this year
- they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
- noun the advantageous quality of being beneficial
profit.
- noun a quantity that is added
- saint5/5
saint
- noun a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
- noun person of exceptional holiness
holy person; angel; holy man.
- noun a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
- waited5/5
wait
- noun time during which some action is awaited
delay; hold; postponement; time lag.
- instant replay caused too long a delay
- he ordered a hold in the action
- noun the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
waiting.
- the wait was an ordeal for him
- noun time during which some action is awaited
- trail5/5
trail
- noun a track or mark left by something that has passed
- there as a trail of blood
- a tear left its trail on her cheek
- noun a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country
- noun a track or mark left by something that has passed
- strain5/5
strain
- noun (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
- noun difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
stress.
- she endured the stresses and strains of life
- he presided over the economy during the period of the greatest stress and danger"- R.J.Samuelson
- noun (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
- explains5/5
explain
- verb make plain and comprehensible
explicate.
- He explained the laws of physics to his students
- verb define
- The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean
- verb make plain and comprehensible
- grain5/5
grain
- noun a relatively small granular particle of a substance
- a grain of sand
- a grain of sugar
- noun foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses
food grain; cereal.
- noun a relatively small granular particle of a substance
- painted5/5
painted
- adjective coated with paint
- freshly painted lawn furniture
- verb make a painting
paint.
- he painted all day in the garden
- He painted a painting of the garden
- adjective coated with paint
- uncertainty5/5
uncertainty
- noun being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
precariousness; uncertainness.
- the uncertainty of the outcome
- the precariousness of his income
- noun the state of being unsure of something
dubiousness; doubtfulness; doubt; dubiety; incertitude.
- noun being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
- praise5/5
praise
- noun an expression of approval and commendation
congratulations; kudos; extolment.
- he always appreciated praise for his work
- noun offering words of homage as an act of worship
- they sang a hymn of praise to God
- noun an expression of approval and commendation
- sustained5/5
sustained
- adjective satellite maintained at length without interruption or weakening
- sustained flight
- verb lengthen or extend in duration or space
prolong; keep up; sustain.
- We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
- prolong the treatment of the patient
- keep up the good work
- adjective satellite maintained at length without interruption or weakening
- chairman5/5
chairman
- noun the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
president; chair; chairperson; chairwoman.
- address your remarks to the chairperson
- verb act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university
chair.
- She chaired the department for many years
- noun the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
- stairs5/5
stairs
- noun a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
steps.
- noun support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
step; stair.
- he paused on the bottom step
- noun a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
- railroad5/5
railroad
- noun line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
railway line; railway; railroad line; railway system.
- noun a line of track providing a runway for wheels
railroad track; railway.
- he walked along the railroad track
- noun line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
- faithful5/5
faithful
- noun any loyal and steadfast following
- noun a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
fold; congregation.
- noun any loyal and steadfast following
- explaining5/5
explain
- verb make plain and comprehensible
explicate.
- He explained the laws of physics to his students
- verb define
- The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean
- verb make plain and comprehensible
- paintings5/5
painting
- noun graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
picture.
- a small painting by Picasso
- he bought the painting as an investment
- his pictures hang in the Louvre
- noun creating a picture with paints
- he studied painting and sculpture for many years
- noun graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
- complaint5/5
complaint
- noun an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
ill; ailment.
- noun (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
- noun an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
- traits5/5
trait
- noun a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
- noun a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
- obtaining5/5
obtain
- verb come into possession of
- How did you obtain the visa?
- verb receive a specified treatment (abstract)
receive; incur; find; get.
- These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation
- His movie received a good review
- I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions
- verb come into possession of
- complaints5/5
complaint
- noun an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
ill; ailment.
- noun (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
- noun an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
- saints5/5
saint
- noun a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
- noun person of exceptional holiness
holy person; angel; holy man.
- noun a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
- remainder5/5
remainder
- noun something left after other parts have been taken away
residue; residuum; residual; rest; balance.
- there was no remainder
- he threw away the rest
- he took what he wanted and I got the balance
- noun the part of the dividend that is left over when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor
- noun something left after other parts have been taken away
- despair5/5
despair
- noun a state in which all hope is lost or absent
desperation.
- in the depths of despair
- they were rescued from despair at the last minute
- courage born of desperation
- noun the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
- they moaned in despair and dismay
- one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair
- noun a state in which all hope is lost or absent
- container5/5
container
- noun any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
- noun any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
- chairs5/5
chair
- noun a seat for one person, with a support for the back
- he put his coat over the back of the chair and sat down
- noun the position of professor
professorship.
- he was awarded an endowed chair in economics
- noun a seat for one person, with a support for the back
- certainty5/5
certainty
- noun the state of being certain
- his certainty reassured the others
- noun something that is certain
sure thing; foregone conclusion.
- his victory is a certainty
- noun the state of being certain
- sustain5/5
sustain
- verb lengthen or extend in duration or space
prolong; keep up.
- We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
- prolong the treatment of the patient
- keep up the good work
- verb undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
suffer; have; get.
- She suffered a fracture in the accident
- He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
- She got a bruise on her leg
- He got his arm broken in the scuffle
- verb lengthen or extend in duration or space
- claiming5/5
claim
- noun an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
- his claim asked for damages
- noun an assertion that something is true or factual
- his claim that he was innocent
- evidence contradicted the government's claims
- noun an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
- complained5/5
complain
- verb express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
plain; kvetch; sound off; kick; quetch.
- My mother complains all day
- She has a lot to kick about
- verb make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
- The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client
- verb express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
- gaining5/5
gain
- noun a quantity that is added
addition; increase.
- there was an addition to property taxes this year
- they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
- noun the advantageous quality of being beneficial
profit.
- noun a quantity that is added
- prevailing5/5
prevailing
- adjective satellite most frequent or common
rife; dominant; predominant; prevalent.
- prevailing winds
- verb be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
dominate; prevail; reign; rule; predominate.
- Money reigns supreme here
- Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
- adjective satellite most frequent or common
- bargaining5/5
bargaining
- noun the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement
- verb negotiate the terms of an exchange
dicker; bargain.
- We bargained for a beautiful rug in the bazaar
- noun the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement
- impaired5/5
impaired
- adjective diminished in strength, quality, or utility
- impaired eyesight
- verb make worse or less effective
impair.
- His vision was impaired
- adjective diminished in strength, quality, or utility
- waist5/5
waist
- noun the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
waistline.
- noun the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole
shank.
- noun the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
- attained5/5
attained
- adjective satellite achieved or reached
- the actual attained achievement test score
- verb to gain with effort
accomplish; reach; attain; achieve.
- she achieved her goal despite setbacks
- adjective satellite achieved or reached
- judaism5/5
judaism
The religious doctrines and rites of the Jews as enjoined in the laws of Moses. J. S. Mill.
- strains5/5
strain
- noun (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
- noun difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
stress.
- she endured the stresses and strains of life
- he presided over the economy during the period of the greatest stress and danger"- R.J.Samuelson
- noun (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
- drainage5/5
drainage
- noun emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
drain.
- noun emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
- impairment5/5
impairment
- noun the occurrence of a change for the worse
harm; damage.
- noun a symptom of reduced quality or strength
deterioration.
- noun the occurrence of a change for the worse
- attain5/5
attain
- verb to gain with effort
accomplish; reach; achieve.
- she achieved her goal despite setbacks
- verb reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
hit; reach.
- The thermometer hit 100 degrees
- This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour
- verb to gain with effort
- upstairs5/5
upstairs
- noun the part of a building above the ground floor
- no one was allowed to see the upstairs
- adjective on or of upper floors of a building
upstair.
- the upstairs maid
- an upstairs room
- noun the part of a building above the ground floor
- grains5/5
grain
- noun a relatively small granular particle of a substance
- a grain of sand
- a grain of sugar
- noun foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses
food grain; cereal.
- noun a relatively small granular particle of a substance
- pains5/5
pains
- noun an effortful attempt to attain a goal
strain; striving; nisus.
- noun a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
hurting; pain.
- the patient developed severe pain and distension
- noun an effortful attempt to attain a goal
- constrained5/5
constrained
- adjective satellite lacking spontaneity; not natural
forced; strained.
- a constrained smile
- forced heartiness
- a strained smile
- verb hold back
encumber; constrain; restrain; cumber.
- adjective satellite lacking spontaneity; not natural
- complain5/5
complain
- verb express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
plain; kvetch; sound off; kick; quetch.
- My mother complains all day
- She has a lot to kick about
- verb make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
- The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client
- verb express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
- appraisal5/5
appraisal
- noun the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
assessment.
- noun a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
estimate; estimation.
- noun the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
- trait5/5
trait
- noun a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
- noun a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
- acquainted5/5
acquainted
- adjective satellite having fair knowledge of
- they were acquainted
- fully acquainted with the facts
- verb cause to come to know personally
acquaint; present; introduce.
- permit me to acquaint you with my son
- introduce the new neighbors to the community
- adjective satellite having fair knowledge of
- curtain5/5
curtain
- noun hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
drape; pall; drapery; mantle.
- noun any barrier to communication or vision
- a curtain of secrecy
- a curtain of trees
- noun hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
- certain5/5
certain
- adjective satellite definite but not specified or identified
- set aside a certain sum each week
- to a certain degree
- certain breeds do not make good pets
- certain members have not paid their dues
- a certain popular teacher
- a certain Mrs. Jones
- adjective having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
sure.
- felt certain of success
- was sure (or certain) she had seen it
- was very sure in his beliefs
- sure of her friends
- adjective satellite definite but not specified or identified
- daily5/5
daily
- noun a newspaper that is published every day
- adjective satellite of or belonging to or occurring every day
day-by-day; day-after-day; day-to-day.
- daily routine
- a daily paper
- noun a newspaper that is published every day
- mainly5/5
mainly
- adverb for the most part
principally; in the main; chiefly; primarily.
- he is mainly interested in butterflies
- adverb for the most part
- rain5/5
rain
- noun water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
rainfall.
- noun drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
rainwater.
- noun water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
- painful5/5
painful
- adjective causing physical or psychological pain
- worked with painful slowness
- adjective satellite causing misery or pain or distress
sore; afflictive.
- it was a sore trial to him
- the painful process of growing up
- adjective causing physical or psychological pain
- sustainable5/5
sustainable
- adjective capable of being sustained
- adjective capable of being sustained
- retained5/5
retained
- adjective satellite continued in your keeping or use or memory
maintained.
- in...the retained pattern of dancers and guests remembered
- verb hold back within
retain.
- This soil retains water
- I retain this drug for a long time
- the dam retains the water
- adjective satellite continued in your keeping or use or memory
- portrait5/5
portrait
- noun a word picture of a person's appearance and character
portrayal; portraiture.
- noun any likeness of a person, in any medium
portrayal.
- the photographer made excellent portraits
- noun a word picture of a person's appearance and character
- retain5/5
retain
- verb hold back within
- This soil retains water
- I retain this drug for a long time
- the dam retains the water
- verb allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
continue; keep on; keep.
- We cannot continue several servants any longer
- She retains a lawyer
- The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff
- Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on
- We kept the work going as long as we could
- She retained her composure
- this garment retains its shape even after many washings
- verb hold back within
- railway5/5
railway
- noun line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
railway line; railroad; railroad line; railway system.
- noun a line of track providing a runway for wheels
railroad track; railroad.
- he walked along the railroad track
- noun line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
- uncertain5/5
uncertain
- adjective lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
incertain; unsure.
- uncertain of his convictions
- unsure of himself and his future
- moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps
- an uncertain smile
- touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers
- adjective not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown
- an uncertain future
- a manuscript of uncertain origin
- plans are still uncertain
- changes of great if uncertain consequences
- without further evidence his story must remain uncertain
- adjective lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
- renaissance5/5
renaissance
A new birth, or revival. Specifically:(a) The transitional movement in Europe, marked by the revival of classical learning and art in Italy in the 15th century, and the similar revival following in other countries .(b) The style of art which prevailed at this epoch. The Renaissance was rather the last stage of the Middle Ages, emerging from ecclesiastical and feudal despotism, developing what was original in mediæval ideas by the light of classic arts and letters. J. A. Symonds (Encyc. Brit. ).
- mainstream5/5
mainstream
- noun the prevailing current of thought
- his thinking was in the American mainstream
- noun the prevailing current of thought
- retail5/5
retail
- noun the selling of goods to consumers; usually in small quantities and not for resale
- verb be sold at the retail level
- These gems retail at thousands of dollars each
- noun the selling of goods to consumers; usually in small quantities and not for resale
- exclaimed5/5
exclaim
- verb utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
call out; cry; cry out; shout; outcry.
- `I won!' he exclaimed
- `Help!' she cried
- `I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost
- verb state or announce
promulgate; proclaim.
- `I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed
- The King will proclaim an amnesty
- verb utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
- vain5/5
vain
- adjective satellite characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
swollen-headed; egotistic; swollen; conceited; self-conceited; egotistical.
- a conceited fool
- an attitude of self-conceited arrogance
- an egotistical disregard of others
- so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty
- growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary
- vain about her clothes
- adjective satellite unproductive of success
fruitless; sleeveless; bootless; futile.
- a fruitless search
- futile years after her artistic peak
- a sleeveless errand
- a vain attempt
- adjective satellite characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
- plains5/5
plain
- noun extensive tract of level open land
champaign; field.
- they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain
- he longed for the fields of his youth
- noun a basic knitting stitch
plain stitch; knit; knit stitch.
- noun extensive tract of level open land
- faint5/5
faint
- noun a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
swoon; deliquium; syncope.
- verb pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
swoon; pass out; conk.
- noun a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
- questionnaire5/5
questionnaire
- noun a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information
- noun a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information
- unfair5/5
unfair
- adjective not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
unjust.
- used unfair methods
- it was an unfair trial
- took an unfair advantage
- adjective not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
- proclaimed5/5
proclaimed
- adjective satellite declared publicly; made widely known
announced.
- their announced intentions
- the newspaper's proclaimed adherence to the government's policy
- verb declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
proclaim.
- He was proclaimed King
- adjective satellite declared publicly; made widely known
- maid5/5
maid
- noun a female domestic
housemaid; maidservant; amah.
- noun an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
maiden.
- noun a female domestic
- fairy5/5
fairy
- noun a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
fay; faerie; faery; sprite.
- noun offensive term for an openly homosexual man
poove; nance; queen; fagot; pansy; poof; queer; pouf; faggot; fag.
- noun a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
- sustainability5/5
sustainability
- noun the property of being sustainable
- noun the property of being sustainable
- certainly5/5
certainly
- adverb definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
sure; sure enough; sure as shooting; surely; for certain; for sure.
- the results are surely encouraging
- she certainly is a hard worker
- it's going to be a good day for sure
- they are coming, for certain
- they thought he had been killed sure enough
- he'll win sure as shooting
- they sure smell good
- sure he'll come
- adverb definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
- fairly5/5
fairly
- adverb to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
pretty; passably; reasonably; moderately; jolly; middling; somewhat.
- pretty big
- pretty bad
- jolly decent of him
- the shoes are priced reasonably
- he is fairly clever with computers
- adverb without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
evenhandedly; fair.
- deal fairly with one another
- adverb to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
- taiwan5/5
taiwan
- noun a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong
Nationalist China; China; Republic of China.
- noun an island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea
Formosa.
- noun a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong
- thailand5/5
thailand
- noun a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula
Kingdom of Thailand; Siam.
- Thailand is the official name of the former Siam
- noun a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula
- maine5/5
main
- noun any very large body of (salt) water
briny.
- noun a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage
- noun any very large body of (salt) water
- britain5/5
britain
- noun a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
U.K.; Great Britain; UK; United Kingdom; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- noun a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
- spain5/5
spain
- noun a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
Kingdom of Spain; Espana.
- noun a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
- straightforward5/5
straightforward
- adjective satellite free from ambiguity
- a straightforward set of instructions
- adjective satellite without evasion or compromise
straight; square.
- a square contradiction
- he is not being as straightforward as it appears
- adjective satellite free from ambiguity
- again5/5
again
- adverb anew
once more; once again; over again.
- she tried again
- they rehearsed the scene again
- adverb anew
- against5/5
against
Abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; as, ; -- in this sense often preceded by over.against the mouth of a riverJacob saw the angels of God come against him. Tyndale.
- craig5/5
craig
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- captains4/5
captain
- noun an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
- noun the naval officer in command of a military ship
skipper.
- noun an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
- sailors4/5
sailor
- noun any member of a ship's crew
crewman.
- noun a serviceman in the navy
bluejacket; navy man; sailor boy.
- noun any member of a ship's crew
- sailor4/5
sailor
- noun any member of a ship's crew
crewman.
- noun a serviceman in the navy
bluejacket; navy man; sailor boy.
- noun any member of a ship's crew
- regain4/5
regain
- verb get or find back; recover the use of
recover; retrieve; find.
- She regained control of herself
- She found her voice and replied quickly
- verb come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost
find.
- Did you find your glasses?
- I cannot find my gloves!
- verb get or find back; recover the use of
- mailing4/5
mailing
- noun mail sent by a sender at one time
- the candidate sent out three large mailings
- noun the transmission of a letter
posting.
- the postmark indicates the time of mailing
- noun mail sent by a sender at one time
- regained4/5
regain
- verb get or find back; recover the use of
recover; retrieve; find.
- She regained control of herself
- She found her voice and replied quickly
- verb come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost
find.
- Did you find your glasses?
- I cannot find my gloves!
- verb get or find back; recover the use of
- chaplain4/5
chaplain
- noun a clergyman ministering to some institution
- noun a clergyman ministering to some institution
- mailed4/5
mailed
- adjective satellite wearing protective mail
mail-clad.
- verb send via the postal service
mail; get off.
- I'll mail you the check tomorrow
- adjective satellite wearing protective mail
- mails4/5
mail
- noun the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
- noun the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office
post; mail service; postal service.
- the mail handles billions of items every day
- he works for the United States mail service
- in England they call mail `the post'
- noun the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
- detailing4/5
detailing
- noun an individualized description of a particular instance
particularisation; particularization.
- verb provide details for
detail.
- noun an individualized description of a particular instance
- campaigning4/5
campaigning
- noun the campaign of a candidate to be elected
electioneering; candidacy; candidature; political campaign.
- verb run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
run; campaign.
- Who's running for treasurer this year?
- noun the campaign of a candidate to be elected
- trainees4/5
trainee
- noun someone who is being trained
- noun someone who is being trained
- chained4/5
chained
- adjective satellite bound with chains
enchained.
- enchained demons strained in anger to gnaw on his bones
- prisoners in chains
- verb connect or arrange into a chain by linking
chain.
- adjective satellite bound with chains
- stained4/5
stained
- adjective marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
- a badly stained tablecloth
- tear-stained cheeks
- verb color with a liquid dye or tint
stain.
- Stain this table a beautiful walnut color
- people knew how to stain glass a beautiful blue in the middle ages
- adjective marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
- raid4/5
raid
- noun a sudden short attack
maraud; foray.
- noun an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
- noun a sudden short attack
- fountain4/5
fountain
- noun a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
- noun a natural flow of ground water
outpouring; spring; natural spring; outflow.
- noun a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
- drained4/5
drained
- adjective emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid)
- a drained marsh
- a drained tank
- a drained and apathetic old man...not caring any longer about anything
- verb flow off gradually
run out; drain.
- The rain water drains into this big vat
- adjective emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid)
- repairs4/5
repair
- noun the act of putting something in working order again
reparation; fixing; fix; mending; fixture; mend.
- noun a formal way of referring to the condition of something
- the building was in good repair
- noun the act of putting something in working order again
- ascertain4/5
ascertain
- verb establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
find out; find; determine.
- find the product of two numbers
- The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize
- verb be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
insure; control; see to it; assure; see; ensure; check.
- He verified that the valves were closed
- See that the curtains are closed
- control the quality of the product
- verb establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
- entertained4/5
entertained
- adjective satellite pleasantly occupied
diverted; amused.
- We are not amused" -Queen Victoria
- verb provide entertainment for
entertain.
- adjective satellite pleasantly occupied
- entertain4/5
entertain
- verb provide entertainment for
- verb take into consideration, have in view
think of; think about; flirt with; toy with.
- He entertained the notion of moving to South America
- verb provide entertainment for
- entertaining4/5
entertaining
- adjective satellite agreeably diverting
- an entertaining puppet show
- films should be entertaining
- verb provide entertainment for
entertain.
- adjective satellite agreeably diverting
- painters4/5
painter
- noun an artist who paints
- noun a worker who is employed to cover objects with paint
- noun an artist who paints
- stain4/5
stain
- noun a soiled or discolored appearance
discolouration; discoloration.
- the wine left a dark stain
- noun (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
- noun a soiled or discolored appearance
- paired4/5
paired
- adjective satellite used of gloves, socks, etc.
mated.
- verb form a pair or pairs
pair; pair off; couple; partner off.
- The two old friends paired off
- adjective satellite used of gloves, socks, etc.
- tails4/5
tails
- noun formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
white tie and tails; white tie; tailcoat; tail coat; full dress; dress suit.
- noun the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
tail.
- noun formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
- avail4/5
avail
- noun a means of serving
help; service.
- of no avail
- there's no help for it
- verb use to one's advantage
- He availed himself of the available resources
- noun a means of serving
- trailer4/5
trailer
- noun someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
poke; dawdler; laggard; drone; lagger.
- noun an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future
preview; prevue.
- noun someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
- hail4/5
hail
- noun precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
- noun many objects thrown forcefully through the air
- a hail of pebbles
- a hail of bullets
- noun precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
- sails4/5
sail
- noun a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
canvass; canvas; sheet.
- noun an ocean trip taken for pleasure
cruise.
- noun a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
- raids4/5
raid
- noun a sudden short attack
maraud; foray.
- noun an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
- noun a sudden short attack
- liaison4/5
liaison
- noun a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
affair; involvement; affaire; amour; intimacy.
- noun a channel for communication between groups
inter-group communication; contact; link.
- he provided a liaison with the guerrillas
- noun a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
- gait4/5
gait
- noun the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
pace.
- noun a horse's manner of moving
- noun the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
- rails4/5
rails
- noun a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
track; runway; rail.
- noun a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
rail; railing.
- noun a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
- staining4/5
staining
- noun (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study
- noun the act of spotting or staining something
maculation; spotting.
- noun (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study
- unpaid4/5
unpaid
- adjective not paid
- unpaid wages
- an unpaid bill
- adjective satellite without payment
volunteer.
- the soup kitchen was run primarily by unpaid helpers
- a volunteer fire department
- adjective not paid
- paints4/5
paint
- noun a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
pigment.
- artists use `paint' and `pigment' interchangeably
- noun (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court
key.
- he hit a jump shot from the top of the key
- he dominates play in the paint
- noun a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
- containment4/5
containment
- noun a policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully
- containment of communist expansion was a central principle of United States' foreign policy from 1947 to the 1975
- noun (physics) a system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a reactor
- noun a policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully
- bail4/5
bail
- noun (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
bail bond; bond.
- the judge set bail at $10,000
- a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman
- noun the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial)
- he is out on bail
- noun (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
- trainer4/5
trainer
- noun one who trains other persons or animals
- noun simulator consisting of a machine on the ground that simulates the conditions of flying a plane
flight simulator.
- noun one who trains other persons or animals
- bait4/5
bait
- noun anything that serves as an enticement
come-on; lure; sweetener; hook.
- noun something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
decoy; lure.
- noun anything that serves as an enticement
- straightened4/5
straighten
- verb straighten up or out; make straight
unbend.
- verb make straight
straighten out.
- verb straighten up or out; make straight
- acquaintances4/5
acquaintance
- noun personal knowledge or information about someone or something
conversance; conversancy; familiarity.
- noun a relationship less intimate than friendship
acquaintanceship.
- noun personal knowledge or information about someone or something
- restraints4/5
restraint
- noun the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
- the unlawful restraint of trade
- noun discipline in personal and social activities
control.
- he was a model of polite restraint
- she never lost control of herself
- noun the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
- ascertained4/5
ascertained
- adjective satellite discovered or determined by scientific observation
discovered; observed.
- variation in the ascertained flux depends on a number of factors
- the discovered behavior norms
- discovered differences in achievement
- no explanation for the observed phenomena
- verb establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
find out; find; determine; ascertain.
- find the product of two numbers
- The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize
- adjective satellite discovered or determined by scientific observation
- traitor4/5
traitor
- noun someone who betrays his country by committing treason
treasonist.
- noun a person who says one thing and does another
double-crosser; betrayer; double-dealer; two-timer.
- noun someone who betrays his country by committing treason
- stains4/5
stain
- noun a soiled or discolored appearance
discolouration; discoloration.
- the wine left a dark stain
- noun (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
- noun a soiled or discolored appearance
- draining4/5
draining
- adjective satellite having a debilitating effect
exhausting.
- an exhausting job in the hot sun
- verb flow off gradually
run out; drain.
- The rain water drains into this big vat
- adjective satellite having a debilitating effect
- trainers4/5
trainer
- noun one who trains other persons or animals
- noun simulator consisting of a machine on the ground that simulates the conditions of flying a plane
flight simulator.
- noun one who trains other persons or animals
- drains4/5
drain
- noun emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
drainage.
- noun tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
- noun emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
- railing4/5
railing
- noun a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
rail.
- noun material for making rails or rails collectively
- noun a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
- pairing4/5
pairing
- noun the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
coupling; union; sexual union; conjugation; mating.
- the casual couplings of adolescents
- the mating of some species occurs only in the spring
- noun the act of grouping things or people in pairs
- noun the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
- fountains4/5
fountain
- noun a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
- noun a natural flow of ground water
outpouring; spring; natural spring; outflow.
- noun a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
- fairs4/5
fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
funfair; carnival.
- noun gathering of producers to promote business
- world fair
- trade fair
- book fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
- reclaim4/5
reclaim
- verb claim back
repossess.
- verb reuse (materials from waste products)
recover.
- verb claim back
- lain4/5
lie
- noun a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
prevarication.
- noun Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
Trygve Lie; Trygve Halvden Lie.
- noun a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
- straighten4/5
straighten
- verb straighten up or out; make straight
unbend.
- verb make straight
straighten out.
- verb straighten up or out; make straight
- fairness4/5
fairness
- noun conformity with rules or standards
equity.
- the judge recognized the fairness of my claim
- noun ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
fair-mindedness; candor; candour.
- noun conformity with rules or standards
- brains4/5
brain
- noun that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
encephalon.
- noun mental ability
mental capacity; learning ability; mentality; brainpower; wit.
- he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
- noun that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
- isaiah4/5
isaiah
- noun (Old Testament) the first of the major Hebrew prophets (8th century BC)
- noun an Old Testament book consisting of Isaiah's prophecies
Book of Isaiah.
- noun (Old Testament) the first of the major Hebrew prophets (8th century BC)
- nail4/5
nail
- noun horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
- noun a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
- noun horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
- nails4/5
nail
- noun horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
- noun a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
- noun horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
- blair4/5
blair
- noun British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
Tony Blair; Anthony Charles Lynton Blair.
- noun British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
- prevailed4/5
prevail
- verb be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
dominate; reign; rule; predominate.
- Money reigns supreme here
- Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
- verb be valid, applicable, or true
hold; obtain.
- This theory still holds
- verb be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
- containers4/5
container
- noun any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
- noun any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
- bailey4/5
bailey
- noun the outer courtyard of a castle
- noun United States singer (1918-1990)
Pearl Mae Bailey; Pearl Bailey.
- noun the outer courtyard of a castle
- attainment4/5
attainment
- noun the act of achieving an aim
- the attainment of independence
- noun arrival at a new stage
- his attainment of puberty was delayed by malnutrition
- noun the act of achieving an aim
- prevail4/5
prevail
- verb be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
dominate; reign; rule; predominate.
- Money reigns supreme here
- Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
- verb be valid, applicable, or true
hold; obtain.
- This theory still holds
- verb be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
- entails4/5
entail
- noun land received by fee tail
- noun the act of entailing property; the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple
- noun land received by fee tail
- trails4/5
trail
- noun a track or mark left by something that has passed
- there as a trail of blood
- a tear left its trail on her cheek
- noun a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country
- noun a track or mark left by something that has passed
- pertaining4/5
pertain
- verb be relevant to
touch on; relate; have-to doe with; bear on; touch; come to; refer; concern.
- There were lots of questions referring to her talk
- My remark pertained to your earlier comments
- verb be a part or attribute of
appertain.
- verb be relevant to
- prairie4/5
prairie
- noun a treeless grassy plain
- noun a treeless grassy plain
- sustaining4/5
sustain
- verb lengthen or extend in duration or space
prolong; keep up.
- We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
- prolong the treatment of the patient
- keep up the good work
- verb undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
suffer; have; get.
- She suffered a fracture in the accident
- He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
- She got a bruise on her leg
- He got his arm broken in the scuffle
- verb lengthen or extend in duration or space
- mosaic4/5
mosaic
- noun art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- noun viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves
- noun art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- refrain4/5
refrain
- noun the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
chorus.
- verb resist doing something
forbear.
- He refrained from hitting him back
- she could not forbear weeping
- noun the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
- curtains4/5
curtain
- noun hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
drape; pall; drapery; mantle.
- noun any barrier to communication or vision
- a curtain of secrecy
- a curtain of trees
- noun hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
- strained4/5
strained
- adjective satellite lacking natural ease
labored; laboured.
- a labored style of debating
- verb to exert much effort or energy
strain; reach; strive.
- straining our ears to hear
- adjective satellite lacking natural ease
- complaining4/5
complaining
- adjective expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
complaintive.
- a complaining boss
- verb express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
plain; kvetch; sound off; kick; complain; quetch.
- My mother complains all day
- She has a lot to kick about
- adjective expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
- ordained4/5
ordained
- adjective satellite fixed or established especially by order or command
prescribed; appointed; decreed.
- at the time appointed (or the appointed time")
- verb order by virtue of superior authority; decree
ordain; enact.
- The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews
- the legislature enacted this law in 1985
- adjective satellite fixed or established especially by order or command
- railroads4/5
railroad
- noun line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
railway line; railway; railroad line; railway system.
- noun a line of track providing a runway for wheels
railroad track; railway.
- he walked along the railroad track
- noun line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
- uncertainties4/5
uncertainty
- noun being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
precariousness; uncertainness.
- the uncertainty of the outcome
- the precariousness of his income
- noun the state of being unsure of something
dubiousness; doubtfulness; doubt; dubiety; incertitude.
- noun being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
- chamberlain4/5
chamberlain
- noun the treasurer of a municipal corporation
- noun British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
Arthur Neville Chamberlain; Neville Chamberlain.
- noun the treasurer of a municipal corporation
- repaired4/5
repair
- noun the act of putting something in working order again
reparation; fixing; fix; mending; fixture; mend.
- noun a formal way of referring to the condition of something
- the building was in good repair
- noun the act of putting something in working order again
- entail4/5
entail
- noun land received by fee tail
- noun the act of entailing property; the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple
- noun land received by fee tail
- restrained4/5
restrained
- adjective satellite cool and formal in manner
reticent; unemotional.
- verb keep under control; keep in check
keep back; restrain; hold back; keep.
- suppress a smile
- Keep your temper
- keep your cool
- adjective satellite cool and formal in manner
- waiter4/5
waiter
- noun a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
server.
- noun a person who waits or awaits
- noun a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
- tailored4/5
tailored
- adjective satellite severely simple in line or design
trim.
- a neat tailored suit
- tailored curtains
- verb adjust to a specific need or market
tailor; orient.
- a magazine oriented towards young people
- tailor your needs to your surroundings
- adjective satellite severely simple in line or design
- hairs4/5
hair
- noun a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
- he combed his hair
- each hair consists of layers of dead keratinized cells
- noun a very small distance or space
hair's-breadth; whisker; hairsbreadth.
- they escaped by a hair's-breadth
- they lost the election by a whisker
- noun a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
- kaiser4/5
kaiser
The ancient title of emperors of Germany assumed by King William of Prussia when crowned sovereign of the new German empire in 1871.
- twain4/5
twain
- noun two items of the same kind
twosome; span; distich; couple; duo; yoke; couplet; pair; duet; brace; dyad; duad.
- noun two items of the same kind
- waiver4/5
waiver
- noun a formal written statement of relinquishment
release; discharge.
- noun a formal written statement of relinquishment
- tailor4/5
tailor
- noun a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
seamster; sartor.
- verb adjust to a specific need or market
orient.
- a magazine oriented towards young people
- tailor your needs to your surroundings
- noun a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
- sinclair4/5
sinclair
- noun United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
Upton Sinclair; Upton Beall Sinclair.
- noun English electrical engineer who founded a company that introduced many innovative products (born in 1940)
Sir Clive Marles Sinclair; Clive Sinclair.
- noun United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
- waits4/5
wait
- noun time during which some action is awaited
delay; hold; postponement; time lag.
- instant replay caused too long a delay
- he ordered a hold in the action
- noun the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
waiting.
- the wait was an ordeal for him
- noun time during which some action is awaited
- unavailable4/5
unavailable
- adjective not available or accessible or at hand
- fresh milk was unavailable during the emergency
- his secretary said he was unavailable for comment
- adjective not available or accessible or at hand
- restrain4/5
restrain
- verb keep under control; keep in check
keep back; hold back; keep.
- suppress a smile
- Keep your temper
- keep your cool
- verb place limits on (extent or access)
throttle; bound; restrict; trammel; limit; confine.
- restrict the use of this parking lot
- limit the time you can spend with your friends
- verb keep under control; keep in check
- detained4/5
detain
- verb deprive of freedom; take into confinement
confine.
- verb stop or halt
delay; stay.
- Please stay the bloodshed!
- verb deprive of freedom; take into confinement
- obtains4/5
obtain
- verb come into possession of
- How did you obtain the visa?
- verb receive a specified treatment (abstract)
receive; incur; find; get.
- These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation
- His movie received a good review
- I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions
- verb come into possession of
- straits4/5
straits
- noun a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
strait; pass.
- noun a difficult juncture
head; pass.
- a pretty pass
- matters came to a head yesterday
- noun a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
- trailing4/5
trailing
- noun the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
tracking.
- verb to lag or linger behind
drop behind; hang back; trail; drag; get behind; drop back.
- But in so many other areas we still are dragging
- noun the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
- frail4/5
frail
- noun the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds
- noun a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)
- noun the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds
- praises4/5
praise
- noun an expression of approval and commendation
congratulations; kudos; extolment.
- he always appreciated praise for his work
- noun offering words of homage as an act of worship
- they sang a hymn of praise to God
- noun an expression of approval and commendation
- hailed4/5
hail
- noun precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
- noun many objects thrown forcefully through the air
- a hail of pebbles
- a hail of bullets
- noun precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
- attaining4/5
attain
- verb to gain with effort
accomplish; reach; achieve.
- she achieved her goal despite setbacks
- verb reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
hit; reach.
- The thermometer hit 100 degrees
- This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour
- verb to gain with effort
- cain4/5
cain
- noun (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
- noun (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
- reconnaissance4/5
reconnaissance
- noun the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
reconnaissance mission.
- an exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance mission
- noun the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
- algebraic4/5
algebraic
- adjective of or relating to algebra
algebraical.
- algebraic geometry
- adjective of or relating to algebra
- prevails4/5
prevail
- verb be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
dominate; reign; rule; predominate.
- Money reigns supreme here
- Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
- verb be valid, applicable, or true
hold; obtain.
- This theory still holds
- verb be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
- impairments4/5
impairment
- noun the occurrence of a change for the worse
harm; damage.
- noun a symptom of reduced quality or strength
deterioration.
- noun the occurrence of a change for the worse
- waitress4/5
waitress
- noun a woman waiter
- verb serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
wait.
- I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's
- noun a woman waiter
- straining4/5
straining
- noun an intense or violent exertion
strain.
- noun the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
twisting; overrefinement; torture; distortion.
- noun an intense or violent exertion
- repairing4/5
repair
- noun the act of putting something in working order again
reparation; fixing; fix; mending; fixture; mend.
- noun a formal way of referring to the condition of something
- the building was in good repair
- noun the act of putting something in working order again
- mountainous4/5
mountainous
- adjective satellite having hills and crags
craggy; cragged; hilly.
- hilly terrain
- adjective satellite like a mountain in size and impressiveness
- mountainous waves
- a mountainous dark man
- adjective satellite having hills and crags
- constrain4/5
constrain
- verb hold back
encumber; restrain; cumber.
- verb restrict
stiffen; tighten; tighten up.
- Tighten the rules
- stiffen the regulations
- verb hold back
- restraining4/5
restrain
- verb keep under control; keep in check
keep back; hold back; keep.
- suppress a smile
- Keep your temper
- keep your cool
- verb place limits on (extent or access)
throttle; bound; restrict; trammel; limit; confine.
- restrict the use of this parking lot
- limit the time you can spend with your friends
- verb keep under control; keep in check
- faithfulness4/5
faithfulness
- noun the quality of being faithful
fidelity.
- noun the quality of being faithful
- stair4/5
stair
- noun support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
step.
- he paused on the bottom step
- noun support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
- complains4/5
complain
- verb express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
plain; kvetch; sound off; kick; quetch.
- My mother complains all day
- She has a lot to kick about
- verb make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
- The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client
- verb express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
- trailed4/5
trail
- noun a track or mark left by something that has passed
- there as a trail of blood
- a tear left its trail on her cheek
- noun a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country
- noun a track or mark left by something that has passed
- impair4/5
impair
- verb make worse or less effective
- His vision was impaired
- verb make imperfect
mar; deflower; vitiate; spoil.
- nothing marred her beauty
- verb make worse or less effective
- nailed4/5
nail
- noun horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
- noun a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
- noun horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
- pertains4/5
pertain
- verb be relevant to
touch on; relate; have-to doe with; bear on; touch; come to; refer; concern.
- There were lots of questions referring to her talk
- My remark pertained to your earlier comments
- verb be a part or attribute of
appertain.
- verb be relevant to
- faiths4/5
faith
- noun a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
religion; religious belief.
- he lost his faith but not his morality
- noun complete confidence in a person or plan etc
trust.
- he cherished the faith of a good woman
- the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust
- noun a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
- repaid4/5
repay
- verb pay back
refund; return; give back.
- Please refund me my money
- verb make repayment for or return something
requite.
- verb pay back
- pertain4/5
pertain
- verb be relevant to
touch on; relate; have-to doe with; bear on; touch; come to; refer; concern.
- There were lots of questions referring to her talk
- My remark pertained to your earlier comments
- verb be a part or attribute of
appertain.
- verb be relevant to
- acclaimed4/5
acclaim
- noun enthusiastic approval
plaudits; acclamation; eclat; plaudit.
- the book met with modest acclaim
- he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd
- they gave him more eclat than he really deserved
- verb praise vociferously
herald; hail.
- The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein
- noun enthusiastic approval
- mainland4/5
mainland
- noun the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
- noun the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
- plainly4/5
plainly
- adverb unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
patently; plain; obviously; manifestly; apparently; evidently.
- the answer is obviously wrong
- she was in bed and evidently in great pain
- he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list
- it is all patently nonsense
- she has apparently been living here for some time
- I thought he owned the property, but apparently not
- You are plainly wrong
- he is plain stubborn
- adverb in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment
simply.
- she was dressed plainly
- they lived very simply
- adverb unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
- dairy4/5
dairy
- noun a farm where dairy products are produced
dairy farm.
- noun a farm where dairy products are produced
- portraits4/5
portrait
- noun a word picture of a person's appearance and character
portrayal; portraiture.
- noun any likeness of a person, in any medium
portrayal.
- the photographer made excellent portraits
- noun a word picture of a person's appearance and character
- praised4/5
praise
- noun an expression of approval and commendation
congratulations; kudos; extolment.
- he always appreciated praise for his work
- noun offering words of homage as an act of worship
- they sang a hymn of praise to God
- noun an expression of approval and commendation
- bargain4/5
bargain
- noun an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
deal.
- he made a bargain with the devil
- he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals
- noun an advantageous purchase
buy; steal.
- she got a bargain at the auction
- the stock was a real buy at that price
- noun an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
- naive4/5
naive
- adjective marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience
naif.
- a teenager's naive ignorance of life
- the naive assumption that things can only get better
- this naive simple creature with wide friendly eyes so eager to believe appearances
- adjective satellite of or created by one without formal training; simple or naive in style
primitive.
- primitive art such as that by Grandma Moses is often colorful and striking
- adjective marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience
- retaining4/5
retain
- verb hold back within
- This soil retains water
- I retain this drug for a long time
- the dam retains the water
- verb allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
continue; keep on; keep.
- We cannot continue several servants any longer
- She retains a lawyer
- The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff
- Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on
- We kept the work going as long as we could
- She retained her composure
- this garment retains its shape even after many washings
- verb hold back within
- cairo4/5
cairo
- noun a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
- noun the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa; a major port just to the south of the Nile delta; formerly the home of the Pharaohs
capital of Egypt; Egyptian capital; El Qahira; Al Qahira.
- noun a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
- maiden4/5
maiden
- noun an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
maid.
- noun (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored
maiden over.
- noun an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
- awaiting4/5
await
- verb look forward to the probable occurrence of
expect; wait; look.
- We were expecting a visit from our relatives
- She is looking to a promotion
- he is waiting to be drafted
- verb look forward to the probable occurrence of
- maize4/5
maize
- noun tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
corn; Indian corn; Zea mays.
- noun a strong yellow color
lemon yellow; gamboge; lemon.
- noun tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
- retailers4/5
retailer
- noun a merchant who sells goods at retail
retail merchant.
- noun a merchant who sells goods at retail
- retains4/5
retain
- verb hold back within
- This soil retains water
- I retain this drug for a long time
- the dam retains the water
- verb allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
continue; keep on; keep.
- We cannot continue several servants any longer
- She retains a lawyer
- The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff
- Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on
- We kept the work going as long as we could
- She retained her composure
- this garment retains its shape even after many washings
- verb hold back within
- staircase4/5
staircase
- noun a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
stairway.
- noun a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
- claimant4/5
claimant
- noun someone who claims a benefit or right or title
- claimants of unemployment compensation
- he was a claimant to the throne
- noun someone who claims a benefit or right or title
- rains4/5
rain
- noun water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
rainfall.
- noun drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
rainwater.
- noun water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
- awaited4/5
awaited
- adjective satellite expected hopefully
hoped-for; anticipated.
- verb look forward to the probable occurrence of
await; expect; wait; look.
- We were expecting a visit from our relatives
- She is looking to a promotion
- he is waiting to be drafted
- adjective satellite expected hopefully
- railways4/5
railway
- noun line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
railway line; railroad; railroad line; railway system.
- noun a line of track providing a runway for wheels
railroad track; railroad.
- he walked along the railroad track
- noun line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
- archaic4/5
archaic
- adjective satellite so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
antiquated; antediluvian.
- a ramshackle antediluvian tenement
- antediluvian ideas
- archaic laws
- adjective satellite little evolved from or characteristic of an earlier ancestral type
primitive.
- archaic forms of life
- primitive mammals
- the okapi is a short-necked primitive cousin of the giraffe
- adjective satellite so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
- slain4/5
slain
- noun people who have been slain (as in battle)
- verb kill intentionally and with premeditation
murder; off; slay; dispatch; remove; hit; bump off; polish off.
- The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered
- noun people who have been slain (as in battle)
- questionnaires4/5
questionnaire
- noun a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information
- noun a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information
- await4/5
await
- verb look forward to the probable occurrence of
expect; wait; look.
- We were expecting a visit from our relatives
- She is looking to a promotion
- he is waiting to be drafted
- verb look forward to the probable occurrence of
- proclaim4/5
proclaim
- verb declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
- He was proclaimed King
- verb state or announce
exclaim; promulgate.
- `I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed
- The King will proclaim an amnesty
- verb declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
- hawaiian4/5
hawaiian
Belonging to Hawaii or the Sandwich Islands, or to the people of Hawaii. --n. A native of Hawaii.
- entailed4/5
entail
- noun land received by fee tail
- noun the act of entailing property; the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple
- noun land received by fee tail
- retailer4/5
retailer
- noun a merchant who sells goods at retail
retail merchant.
- noun a merchant who sells goods at retail
- tailed4/5
tailed
- adjective satellite having a tail of a specified kind; often used in combination
- verb go after with the intent to catch
go after; chase after; track; dog; trail; tail; tag; give chase; chase.
- The policeman chased the mugger down the alley
- the dog chased the rabbit
- adjective satellite having a tail of a specified kind; often used in combination
- disdain4/5
disdain
- noun lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
scorn; despite; contempt.
- he was held in contempt
- the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
- noun a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
condescension; patronage.
- noun lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
- voltaire4/5
voltaire
- noun French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
Arouet; Francois-Marie Arouet.
- noun French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
- lorraine4/5
lorraine
- noun an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
Lothringen.
- noun an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
- villain4/5
villain
- noun a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
scoundrel.
- noun the principal bad character in a film or work of fiction
baddie.
- noun a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
- paine4/5
pain
- noun a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
hurting.
- the patient developed severe pain and distension
- noun emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid
painfulness.
- the pain of loneliness
- noun a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
- grained4/5
grain
- noun a relatively small granular particle of a substance
- a grain of sand
- a grain of sugar
- noun foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses
food grain; cereal.
- noun a relatively small granular particle of a substance
- praising4/5
praising
- adjective satellite full of or giving praise
praiseful; laudatory.
- a laudatory remark
- verb express approval of
praise.
- The parents praised their children for their academic performance
- adjective satellite full of or giving praise
- maids4/5
maid
- noun a female domestic
housemaid; maidservant; amah.
- noun an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
maiden.
- noun a female domestic
- raining4/5
raining
- adjective satellite falling in drops or as if falling like rain
- watched the raining apple blossoms
- verb precipitate as rain
rain down; rain.
- If it rains much more, we can expect some flooding
- adjective satellite falling in drops or as if falling like rain
- proclaiming4/5
proclaim
- verb declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
- He was proclaimed King
- verb state or announce
exclaim; promulgate.
- `I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed
- The King will proclaim an amnesty
- verb declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
- retailing4/5
retailing
- noun the activities involved in selling commodities directly to consumers
- verb be sold at the retail level
retail.
- These gems retail at thousands of dollars each
- noun the activities involved in selling commodities directly to consumers
- tainted4/5
tainted
- adjective satellite touched by rot or decay
corrupt.
- tainted bacon
- `corrupt' is archaic
- verb place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
sully; defile; corrupt; taint; cloud.
- sully someone's reputation
- adjective satellite touched by rot or decay
- claimants4/5
claimant
- noun someone who claims a benefit or right or title
- claimants of unemployment compensation
- he was a claimant to the throne
- noun someone who claims a benefit or right or title
- stairway4/5
stairway
- noun a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
staircase.
- noun a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
- laity4/5
laity
- noun in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy
temporalty.
- noun in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy
- awaits4/5
await
- verb look forward to the probable occurrence of
expect; wait; look.
- We were expecting a visit from our relatives
- She is looking to a promotion
- he is waiting to be drafted
- verb look forward to the probable occurrence of
- millionaire4/5
millionaire
- noun a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
- noun a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
- rained4/5
rain
- noun water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
rainfall.
- noun drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
rainwater.
- noun water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
- armchair4/5
armchair
- noun chair with a support on each side for arms
- noun chair with a support on each side for arms
- hawaii4/5
hawaii
- noun a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands
Hawai'i; HI; Aloha State.
- noun the largest and southernmost of the Hawaii islands; has several volcanic peaks
Hawaii Island.
- noun a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands
- rainfall4/5
rainfall
- noun water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
rain.
- noun water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
- cocaine4/5
cocaine
- noun a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
cocain.
- noun a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
- jamaica4/5
jamaica
One of the West India is islands.
- ukraine4/5
ukraine
- noun a republic in southeastern Europe; formerly a European soviet; the center of the original Russian state which came into existence in the ninth century
Ukrayina.
- noun a republic in southeastern Europe; formerly a European soviet; the center of the original Russian state which came into existence in the ninth century
- rainbow4/5
rainbow
- noun an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
- noun an illusory hope
- chasing rainbows
- noun an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
- haired4/5
haired
- adjective having or covered with hair
hairy; hirsute.
- Jacob was a hairy man
- a hairy caterpillar
- adjective having or covered with hair
- faithfully4/5
faithfully
- adverb in a faithful manner
dependably; reliably.
- it always came on, faithfully, like the radio
- adverb in a faithful manner
- daisy4/5
daisy
- noun any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
- noun any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
- strait4/5
strait
- noun a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
sound.
- noun a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
straits; pass.
- noun a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
- medicaid4/5
medicaid
- noun health care for the needy; a federally and state-funded program
- noun health care for the needy; a federally and state-funded program
- painfully4/5
painfully
- adverb unpleasantly
distressingly.
- his ignorance was painfully obvious
- adverb in or as if in pain
sorely.
- she moved painfully forward
- sorely wounded
- adverb unpleasantly
- rainy4/5
rainy
- adjective satellite (of weather) wet by periods of rain
showery.
- showery weather
- rainy days
- adjective satellite (of weather) wet by periods of rain
- haiti4/5
haiti
- noun a republic in the West Indies on the western part of the island of Hispaniola; achieved independence from France in 1804; the poorest and most illiterate nation in the western hemisphere
Republic of Haiti.
- noun an island in the West Indies
Hayti; Hispaniola.
- noun a republic in the West Indies on the western part of the island of Hispaniola; achieved independence from France in 1804; the poorest and most illiterate nation in the western hemisphere
- wheelchair4/5
wheelchair
- noun a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant
- noun a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant
- kuwait4/5
kuwait
- noun a seaport on the Persian Gulf and capital of Kuwait
Kuwait City; capital of Kuwait; Koweit.
- noun an Arab kingdom in Asia on the northwestern coast of the Persian Gulf; a major source of petroleum
State of Kuwait; Koweit.
- noun a seaport on the Persian Gulf and capital of Kuwait
- stainless4/5
stainless
- noun steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion
stainless steel; chromium steel.
- adjective satellite (of reputation) free from blemishes
unsullied; untarnished; untainted; unstained.
- his unsullied name
- an untarnished reputation
- noun steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion
- cocktail4/5
cocktail
- noun a short mixed drink
- noun an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
- noun a short mixed drink
- versailles4/5
versailles
- noun a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
- noun a palace built in the 17th century for Louis XIV southwest of Paris near the city of Versailles
Palace of Versailles.
- noun a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
- hairy4/5
hairy
- adjective having or covered with hair
haired; hirsute.
- Jacob was a hairy man
- a hairy caterpillar
- adjective satellite hazardous and frightening
- hairy moments in the mountains
- adjective having or covered with hair
- adelaide4/5
adelaide
- noun the state capital of South Australia
- noun the state capital of South Australia
- nairobi4/5
nairobi
- noun the capital and largest city of Kenya; a center for tourist safaris
capital of Kenya.
- noun the capital and largest city of Kenya; a center for tourist safaris
- unexplained4/5
unexplained
- adjective satellite not explained
- accomplished by some unexplained process
- adjective satellite having the reason or cause not made clear
- an unexplained error
- adjective satellite not explained
- taiwanese4/5
taiwanese
- noun a native or inhabitant of Taiwan
- noun any of the forms of Chinese spoken in Fukien province
Min dialect; Min; Fukkianese; Amoy; Hokkianese; Fukien.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Taiwan
- mailbox4/5
mailbox
- noun a private box for delivery of mail
letter box.
- noun public box for deposit of mail
postbox; letter box.
- noun a private box for delivery of mail
- taipei4/5
taipei
- noun the capital of Nationalist China; located in northern Taiwan
capital of Taiwan; Taipeh.
- noun the capital of Nationalist China; located in northern Taiwan
- jain4/5
jain
One of a numerous sect in British India, holding the tenets of Jainism.
- saigon4/5
saigon
- noun a city in South Vietnam; formerly (as Saigon) it was the capital of French Indochina
Ho Chi Minh City.
- noun a city in South Vietnam; formerly (as Saigon) it was the capital of French Indochina
- grail4/5
grail
- noun the object of any prolonged endeavor
- noun (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper
Holy Grail; Sangraal.
- noun the object of any prolonged endeavor
- ukrainian4/5
ukrainian
- noun the Slavic language spoken in the Ukraine
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Ukraine or its people or culture
- noun the Slavic language spoken in the Ukraine
- porcelain4/5
porcelain
- noun ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
- noun ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
- faintly4/5
faintly
- adverb to a faint degree or weakly perceived
- between him and the dim light a form was outlined faintly
- stars shining faintly through the overcast
- could hear his distant shouts only faintly
- the rumors weren't even faintly true
- adverb to a faint degree or weakly perceived
- migraine4/5
migraine
- noun a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men
hemicrania; sick headache; megrim.
- noun a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men
- quaint4/5
quaint
- adjective satellite strange in an interesting or pleasing way
- quaint dialect words
- quaint streets of New Orleans, that most foreign of American cities
- adjective satellite very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance
- the head terminating in the quaint duck bill which gives the animal its vernacular name"- Bill Beatty
- came forth a quaint and fearful sight"- Sir Walter Scott
- a quaint sense of humor
- adjective satellite strange in an interesting or pleasing way
- haitian4/5
haitian
See Haytian .Now the preferred spelling.
- fundraising4/5
fundraise
- verb raise money for a cause or project
fund raise; fund-raise.
- We are fundraising for AIDS research
- verb raise money for a cause or project
- laird4/5
laird
- noun a landowner
- noun a landowner
- aforesaid4/5
aforesaid
- adjective satellite being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
said; aforementioned.
- works of all the aforementioned authors
- said party has denied the charges
- adjective satellite being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
- downstairs4/5
downstairs
- adjective on or of lower floors of a building
downstair.
- the downstairs (or downstair) phone
- adverb on a floor below
below; down the stairs; on a lower floor.
- the tenants live downstairs
- adjective on or of lower floors of a building
- claire4/5
claire
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- elaine4/5
elaine
(Chem.) Same as Olein .
- faire4/5
fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
funfair; carnival.
- noun gathering of producers to promote business
- world fair
- trade fair
- book fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
- gail4/5
gail
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- fait4/5
fait
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- saith4/5
say
- noun the chance to speak
- let him have his say
- verb express in words
state; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- noun the chance to speak
- abigail4/5
abigail
A lady's waiting-maid. Pepys.Her abigail reported that Mrs. Gutheridge had a set of night curls for sleeping in. Leslie.
- mikhail4/5
mikhail
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- fairfax4/5
fairfax
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- emails3/5
email
- noun (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
e-mail; electronic mail.
- you cannot send packages by electronic mail
- verb communicate electronically on the computer
e-mail; netmail.
- she e-mailed me the good news
- noun (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
- mainframe3/5
mainframe
- noun a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room
mainframe computer.
- noun (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
C.P.U.; processor; central processor; central processing unit; CPU.
- the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached
- noun a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room
- raiders3/5
raider
- noun someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
spoiler; looter; despoiler; plunderer; pillager; freebooter.
- noun a corporate investor who intends to take over a company by buying a controlling interest in its stock and installing new management
- noun someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
- trainee3/5
trainee
- noun someone who is being trained
- noun someone who is being trained
- assailed3/5
assail
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally
assault; attack; set on.
- The mugger assaulted the woman
- Nightmares assailed him regularly
- verb launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
attack.
- Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II
- Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally
- fain3/5
fain
- adjective satellite having made preparations
inclined; disposed; prepared.
- prepared to take risks
- adverb in a willing manner
gladly; lief.
- this was gladly agreed to
- I would fain do it
- adjective satellite having made preparations
- entertainments3/5
entertainment
- noun an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
amusement.
- noun an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
- regaining3/5
regaining
- noun getting something back again
restoration; return; restitution.
- upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing
- verb get or find back; recover the use of
regain; recover; retrieve; find.
- She regained control of herself
- She found her voice and replied quickly
- noun getting something back again
- campaigned3/5
campaign
- noun a race between candidates for elective office
run; political campaign.
- I managed his campaign for governor
- he is raising money for a Senate run
- noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
cause; drive; crusade; effort; movement.
- he supported populist campaigns
- they worked in the cause of world peace
- the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant
- the movement to end slavery
- contributed to the war effort
- noun a race between candidates for elective office
- chaplains3/5
chaplain
- noun a clergyman ministering to some institution
- noun a clergyman ministering to some institution
- chaining3/5
chain
- noun a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
concatenation.
- the chain of command
- a complicated concatenation of circumstances
- noun (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
chemical chain.
- noun a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
- raider3/5
raider
- noun someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
spoiler; looter; despoiler; plunderer; pillager; freebooter.
- noun a corporate investor who intends to take over a company by buying a controlling interest in its stock and installing new management
- noun someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
- mailings3/5
mailing
- noun mail sent by a sender at one time
- the candidate sent out three large mailings
- noun the transmission of a letter
posting.
- the postmark indicates the time of mailing
- noun mail sent by a sender at one time
- assail3/5
assail
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally
assault; attack; set on.
- The mugger assaulted the woman
- Nightmares assailed him regularly
- verb launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
attack.
- Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II
- Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally
- wailing3/5
wailing
- noun loud cries made while weeping
bawling.
- verb emit long loud cries
wail; roar; yawl; yaup; howl; ululate.
- wail in self-pity
- howl with sorrow
- noun loud cries made while weeping
- traitors3/5
traitor
- noun someone who betrays his country by committing treason
treasonist.
- noun a person who says one thing and does another
double-crosser; betrayer; double-dealer; two-timer.
- noun someone who betrays his country by committing treason
- complainant3/5
complainant
- noun a person who brings an action in a court of law
plaintiff.
- noun a person who brings an action in a court of law
- brainstorming3/5
brainstorming
- noun a group problem-solving technique in which members spontaneously share ideas and solutions
- we had an intense brainstorming session today
- verb try to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it
brainstorm.
- noun a group problem-solving technique in which members spontaneously share ideas and solutions
- reclaimed3/5
reclaimed
- adjective satellite delivered from danger
rescued.
- verb claim back
repossess; reclaim.
- adjective satellite delivered from danger
- failings3/5
failing
- noun a flaw or weak point
weakness.
- he was quick to point out his wife's failings
- noun failure to reach a minimum required performance
flunk.
- his failing the course led to his disqualification
- he got two flunks on his report
- noun a flaw or weak point
- disclaimer3/5
disclaimer
- noun (law) a voluntary repudiation of a person's legal claim to something
- noun denial of any connection with or knowledge of
disavowal.
- noun (law) a voluntary repudiation of a person's legal claim to something
- raiding3/5
raiding
- adjective satellite characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
marauding; predatory.
- bands of marauding Indians
- predatory warfare
- a raiding party
- verb search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
raid; bust.
- The police raided the crack house
- adjective satellite characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
- ascertaining3/5
ascertain
- verb establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
find out; find; determine.
- find the product of two numbers
- The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize
- verb be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
insure; control; see to it; assure; see; ensure; check.
- He verified that the valves were closed
- See that the curtains are closed
- control the quality of the product
- verb establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
- jails3/5
jail
- noun a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
slammer; pokey; gaol; jailhouse; clink; poky.
- verb lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
incarcerate; jug; remand; lag; immure; gaol; put away; imprison; put behind bars.
- The suspects were imprisoned without trial
- the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life
- noun a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
- jailed3/5
jailed
- adjective satellite being in captivity
confined; captive; imprisoned.
- verb lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
incarcerate; jug; remand; lag; immure; gaol; jail; put away; imprison; put behind bars.
- The suspects were imprisoned without trial
- the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life
- adjective satellite being in captivity
- reclaiming3/5
reclaim
- verb claim back
repossess.
- verb reuse (materials from waste products)
recover.
- verb claim back
- obtainable3/5
obtainable
- adjective satellite capable of being obtained
gettable; getable; procurable.
- savings of up to 50 percent are obtainable
- adjective satellite capable of being obtained
- chieftain3/5
chieftain
- noun the leader of a group of people
captain.
- a captain of industry
- noun the head of a tribe or clan
chief; headman; tribal chief.
- noun the leader of a group of people
- raided3/5
raid
- noun a sudden short attack
maraud; foray.
- noun an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
- noun a sudden short attack
- straightening3/5
straighten
- verb straighten up or out; make straight
unbend.
- verb make straight
straighten out.
- verb straighten up or out; make straight
- trailers3/5
trailer
- noun someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
poke; dawdler; laggard; drone; lagger.
- noun an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future
preview; prevue.
- noun someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
- assailant3/5
assailant
- noun someone who attacks
attacker; aggressor; assaulter.
- noun someone who attacks
- mailer3/5
mailer
- noun a person who mails something
- noun United States writer (born in 1923)
Norman Mailer.
- noun a person who mails something
- availed3/5
avail
- noun a means of serving
help; service.
- of no avail
- there's no help for it
- verb use to one's advantage
- He availed himself of the available resources
- noun a means of serving
- retraining3/5
retraining
- noun training for a new occupation
- verb teach new skills
retrain.
- We must retrain the linguists who cannot find employment
- noun training for a new occupation
- assailants3/5
assailant
- noun someone who attacks
attacker; aggressor; assaulter.
- noun someone who attacks
- railings3/5
railing
- noun a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
rail.
- noun material for making rails or rails collectively
- noun a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
- maimed3/5
maimed
- noun people who are wounded
wounded.
- they had to leave the wounded where they fell
- verb injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
maim.
- people were maimed by the explosion
- noun people who are wounded
- chieftains3/5
chieftain
- noun the leader of a group of people
captain.
- a captain of industry
- noun the head of a tribe or clan
chief; headman; tribal chief.
- noun the leader of a group of people
- liaisons3/5
liaison
- noun a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
affair; involvement; affaire; amour; intimacy.
- noun a channel for communication between groups
inter-group communication; contact; link.
- he provided a liaison with the guerrillas
- noun a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
- railed3/5
rail
- noun a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
railing.
- noun short for railway
- he traveled by rail
- he was concerned with rail safety
- noun a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
- jailer3/5
jailer
- noun someone who guards prisoners
screw; jailor; prison guard; turnkey; gaoler.
- noun someone who guards prisoners
- counterclaim3/5
counterclaim
- noun a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action
- verb set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim
- noun a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action
- husain3/5
husain
- noun Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937)
Husayn; Saddam bin Hussein at-Takriti; Saddam; Saddam Hussein; Hussein.
- noun king of Jordan credited with creating stability at home and seeking peace with Israel (1935-1999)
ibn Talal Hussein; Hussein; King Hussein; Husayn.
- noun Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937)
- fairway3/5
fairway
- noun the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short
- noun the usual course taken by vessels through a harbor or coastal waters
- noun the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short
- antiaircraft3/5
antiaircraft
- noun artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
pom-pom; ack-ack; antiaircraft gun; ack-ack gun; flack; flak.
- adjective satellite designed for defense from a surface position against air attack
- noun artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
- entertains3/5
entertain
- verb provide entertainment for
- verb take into consideration, have in view
think of; think about; flirt with; toy with.
- He entertained the notion of moving to South America
- verb provide entertainment for
- midair3/5
midair
- noun some point in the air; above ground level
- the planes collided in midair
- noun some point in the air; above ground level
- daimler3/5
daimler
- noun German engineer and automobile manufacturer who produced the first high-speed internal combustion engine (1834-1900)
Gottlieb Daimler.
- noun German engineer and automobile manufacturer who produced the first high-speed internal combustion engine (1834-1900)
- pairings3/5
pairing
- noun the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
coupling; union; sexual union; conjugation; mating.
- the casual couplings of adolescents
- the mating of some species occurs only in the spring
- noun the act of grouping things or people in pairs
- noun the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
- bailed3/5
bail
- noun (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
bail bond; bond.
- the judge set bail at $10,000
- a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman
- noun the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial)
- he is out on bail
- noun (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
- contraindications3/5
contraindication
- noun (medicine) a reason that makes it inadvisable to prescribe a particular drug or employ a particular procedure or treatment
- noun (medicine) a reason that makes it inadvisable to prescribe a particular drug or employ a particular procedure or treatment
- sustains3/5
sustain
- verb lengthen or extend in duration or space
prolong; keep up.
- We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
- prolong the treatment of the patient
- keep up the good work
- verb undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
suffer; have; get.
- She suffered a fracture in the accident
- He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
- She got a bruise on her leg
- He got his arm broken in the scuffle
- verb lengthen or extend in duration or space
- chaired3/5
chair
- noun a seat for one person, with a support for the back
- he put his coat over the back of the chair and sat down
- noun the position of professor
professorship.
- he was awarded an endowed chair in economics
- noun a seat for one person, with a support for the back
- attainable3/5
attainable
- adjective satellite capable of being attained or accomplished
come-at-able.
- choose an attainable goal
- art is not something that is come-at-able by dint of study
- adjective satellite capable of being attained or accomplished
- attains3/5
attain
- verb to gain with effort
accomplish; reach; achieve.
- she achieved her goal despite setbacks
- verb reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
hit; reach.
- The thermometer hit 100 degrees
- This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour
- verb to gain with effort
- appraisals3/5
appraisal
- noun the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
assessment.
- noun a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
estimate; estimation.
- noun the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
- acclaim3/5
acclaim
- noun enthusiastic approval
plaudits; acclamation; eclat; plaudit.
- the book met with modest acclaim
- he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd
- they gave him more eclat than he really deserved
- verb praise vociferously
herald; hail.
- The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein
- noun enthusiastic approval
- waiters3/5
waiter
- noun a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
server.
- noun a person who waits or awaits
- noun a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
- wail3/5
wail
- noun a cry of sorrow and grief
lamentation; plaint; lament.
- their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward
- verb emit long loud cries
roar; yawl; yaup; howl; ululate.
- wail in self-pity
- howl with sorrow
- noun a cry of sorrow and grief
- braid3/5
braid
- noun a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
twist; tress; plait.
- noun trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
gold braid; braiding.
- noun a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
- dainty3/5
dainty
- noun something considered choice to eat
goody; kickshaw; delicacy; treat.
- adjective satellite affectedly dainty or refined
twee; prim; niminy-piminy; mincing.
- noun something considered choice to eat
- chairperson3/5
chairperson
- noun the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
president; chair; chairman; chairwoman.
- address your remarks to the chairperson
- noun the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
- pained3/5
pained
- adjective satellite hurt or upset
offended.
- she looked offended
- face had a pained and puzzled expression
- verb cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
ail; trouble; pain.
- adjective satellite hurt or upset
- cairns3/5
cairn
- noun a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
- noun small rough-haired breed of terrier from Scotland
cairn terrier.
- noun a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
- prairies3/5
prairie
- noun a treeless grassy plain
- noun a treeless grassy plain
- constraining3/5
constraining
- adjective satellite restricting the scope or freedom of action
constrictive; confining; restricting; limiting.
- verb hold back
encumber; constrain; restrain; cumber.
- adjective satellite restricting the scope or freedom of action
- contraindicated3/5
contraindicate
- verb make a treatment inadvisable
- verb make a treatment inadvisable
- travail3/5
travail
- noun concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
lying-in; childbed; labor; parturiency; confinement; labour.
- she was in labor for six hours
- noun use of physical or mental energy; hard work
exertion; elbow grease; effort; sweat.
- he got an A for effort
- they managed only with great exertion
- noun concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
- braided3/5
braided
- adjective satellite woven by (or as if by) braiding
- braided cordage
- verb make by braiding or interlacing
braid; lace; plait.
- lace a tablecloth
- adjective satellite woven by (or as if by) braiding
- detain3/5
detain
- verb deprive of freedom; take into confinement
confine.
- verb stop or halt
delay; stay.
- Please stay the bloodshed!
- verb deprive of freedom; take into confinement
- appraised3/5
appraise
- verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
evaluate; measure; value; assess; valuate.
- I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
- access all the factors when taking a risk
- verb consider in a comprehensive way
survey.
- He appraised the situation carefully before acting
- verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- pail3/5
pail
- noun a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
bucket.
- noun the quantity contained in a pail
pailful.
- noun a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
- trailhead3/5
trailhead
- noun the beginning of a trail
trail head.
- noun the beginning of a trail
- mosaics3/5
mosaic
- noun art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- noun viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves
- noun art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- unfaithful3/5
unfaithful
- adjective not true to duty or obligation or promises
- an unfaithful lover
- adjective having sexual relations with someone other than your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend
- her husband was unfaithful
- adjective not true to duty or obligation or promises
- tailoring3/5
tailoring
- noun the occupation of a tailor
- verb adjust to a specific need or market
tailor; orient.
- a magazine oriented towards young people
- tailor your needs to your surroundings
- noun the occupation of a tailor
- gaia3/5
gaia
- noun (Greek mythology) goddess of the earth and mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient mythology
Ge; Gaea.
- noun (Greek mythology) goddess of the earth and mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient mythology
- taint3/5
taint
- noun the state of being contaminated
contamination.
- verb place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
sully; defile; corrupt; cloud.
- sully someone's reputation
- noun the state of being contaminated
- wailed3/5
wail
- noun a cry of sorrow and grief
lamentation; plaint; lament.
- their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward
- verb emit long loud cries
roar; yawl; yaup; howl; ululate.
- wail in self-pity
- howl with sorrow
- noun a cry of sorrow and grief
- champlain3/5
champlain
- noun French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)
Samuel de Champlain.
- noun a lake in northeastern New York, northwestern Vermont and southern Quebec; site of many battles in the French and Indian War and in the American Revolution and in the War of 1812
Lake Champlain.
- noun French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)
- brainstorm3/5
brainstorm
- noun the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
insight; brainwave.
- verb try to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it
- noun the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
- maitland3/5
maitland
- noun English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
Frederic William Maitland.
- noun English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
- gaines3/5
gain
- noun a quantity that is added
addition; increase.
- there was an addition to property taxes this year
- they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
- noun the advantageous quality of being beneficial
profit.
- noun a quantity that is added
- entertainers3/5
entertainer
- noun a person who tries to please or amuse
- noun a person who tries to please or amuse
- retainer3/5
retainer
- noun a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
consideration.
- noun a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
servant.
- noun a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
- acquaint3/5
acquaint
- verb cause to come to know personally
present; introduce.
- permit me to acquaint you with my son
- introduce the new neighbors to the community
- verb make familiar or conversant with
familiarise; familiarize.
- you should acquaint yourself with your new computer
- We familiarized ourselves with the new surroundings
- verb cause to come to know personally
- unfairness3/5
unfairness
- noun partiality that is not fair or equitable
- noun injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards
inequity.
- noun partiality that is not fair or equitable
- bailiff3/5
bailiff
- noun an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
- noun an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
- attainments3/5
attainment
- noun the act of achieving an aim
- the attainment of independence
- noun arrival at a new stage
- his attainment of puberty was delayed by malnutrition
- noun the act of achieving an aim
- inlaid3/5
inlaid
- adjective satellite adorned by inlays
- verb decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
inlay.
- adjective satellite adorned by inlays
- retainers3/5
retainer
- noun a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
consideration.
- noun a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
servant.
- noun a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
- tailors3/5
tailor
- noun a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
seamster; sartor.
- verb adjust to a specific need or market
orient.
- a magazine oriented towards young people
- tailor your needs to your surroundings
- noun a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
- braids3/5
braid
- noun a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
twist; tress; plait.
- noun trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
gold braid; braiding.
- noun a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
- waivers3/5
waiver
- noun a formal written statement of relinquishment
release; discharge.
- noun a formal written statement of relinquishment
- impairs3/5
impair
- verb make worse or less effective
- His vision was impaired
- verb make imperfect
mar; deflower; vitiate; spoil.
- nothing marred her beauty
- verb make worse or less effective
- constrains3/5
constrain
- verb hold back
encumber; restrain; cumber.
- verb restrict
stiffen; tighten; tighten up.
- Tighten the rules
- stiffen the regulations
- verb hold back
- exclaiming3/5
exclaiming
- noun an abrupt excited utterance
exclamation.
- she gave an exclamation of delight
- there was much exclaiming over it
- verb utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
exclaim; call out; cry; cry out; shout; outcry.
- `I won!' he exclaimed
- `Help!' she cried
- `I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost
- noun an abrupt excited utterance
- certainties3/5
certainty
- noun the state of being certain
- his certainty reassured the others
- noun something that is certain
sure thing; foregone conclusion.
- his victory is a certainty
- noun the state of being certain
- naivete3/5
naivete
- noun lack of sophistication or worldliness
naivety; naiveness.
- noun lack of sophistication or worldliness
- entertainer3/5
entertainer
- noun a person who tries to please or amuse
- noun a person who tries to please or amuse
- appraise3/5
appraise
- verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
evaluate; measure; value; assess; valuate.
- I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
- access all the factors when taking a risk
- verb consider in a comprehensive way
survey.
- He appraised the situation carefully before acting
- verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- chairmen3/5
chairman
- noun the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
president; chair; chairperson; chairwoman.
- address your remarks to the chairperson
- verb act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university
chair.
- She chaired the department for many years
- noun the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
- chairmanship3/5
chairmanship
- noun the position of chairman
- noun the position of chairman
- appraising3/5
appraising
- adjective satellite exercising or involving careful evaluations
evaluative.
- looked him over with an appraising eye
- the literary judge uses many evaluative terms
- verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
evaluate; measure; value; assess; valuate; appraise.
- I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
- access all the factors when taking a risk
- adjective satellite exercising or involving careful evaluations
- waite3/5
wait
- noun time during which some action is awaited
delay; hold; postponement; time lag.
- instant replay caused too long a delay
- he ordered a hold in the action
- noun the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
waiting.
- the wait was an ordeal for him
- noun time during which some action is awaited
- faithless3/5
faithless
- adjective satellite having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
treasonous; unfaithful; treasonable; traitorous.
- the faithless Benedict Arnold
- a lying traitorous insurrectionist
- adjective satellite having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
- paintbrush3/5
paintbrush
- noun a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint)
- noun a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint)
- hairdresser3/5
hairdresser
- noun someone who cuts or beautifies hair
stylist; hairstylist; styler.
- noun someone who cuts or beautifies hair
- cairn3/5
cairn
- noun a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
- noun small rough-haired breed of terrier from Scotland
cairn terrier.
- noun a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
- raiment3/5
raiment
- noun especially fine or decorative clothing
array; regalia.
- verb provide with clothes or put clothes on
enclothe; garment; fit out; garb; apparel; habilitate; dress; tog; clothe.
- Parents must feed and dress their child
- noun especially fine or decorative clothing
- baiting3/5
baiting
- noun harassment especially of a tethered animal
- verb harass with persistent criticism or carping
rag; razz; bait; tantalize; twit; taunt; ride; tease; cod; rally; tantalise.
- The children teased the new teacher
- Don't ride me so hard over my failure
- His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
- noun harassment especially of a tethered animal
- hailing3/5
hail
- noun precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
- noun many objects thrown forcefully through the air
- a hail of pebbles
- a hail of bullets
- noun precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
- disclaim3/5
disclaim
- verb renounce a legal claim or title to
- verb make a disclaimer about
- He disclaimed any responsibility
- verb renounce a legal claim or title to
- waitresses3/5
waitress
- noun a woman waiter
- verb serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
wait.
- I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's
- noun a woman waiter
- nailing3/5
nail
- noun horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
- noun a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
- noun horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
- impairing3/5
impair
- verb make worse or less effective
- His vision was impaired
- verb make imperfect
mar; deflower; vitiate; spoil.
- nothing marred her beauty
- verb make worse or less effective
- bougainville3/5
bougainville
- noun French explorer who circumnavigated the globe accompanied by scientists (1729-1811)
Louis Antoine de Bougainville.
- noun the largest of the Solomon Islands; a province of Papua New Guinea
- noun French explorer who circumnavigated the globe accompanied by scientists (1729-1811)
- ordain3/5
ordain
- verb order by virtue of superior authority; decree
enact.
- The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews
- the legislature enacted this law in 1985
- verb appoint to a clerical posts
ordinate; consecrate; order.
- he was ordained in the Church
- verb order by virtue of superior authority; decree
- pertained3/5
pertain
- verb be relevant to
touch on; relate; have-to doe with; bear on; touch; come to; refer; concern.
- There were lots of questions referring to her talk
- My remark pertained to your earlier comments
- verb be a part or attribute of
appertain.
- verb be relevant to
- refrains3/5
refrain
- noun the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
chorus.
- verb resist doing something
forbear.
- He refrained from hitting him back
- she could not forbear weeping
- noun the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
- straighter3/5
straight
- noun a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
straight person; heterosexual person; heterosexual.
- noun a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
- noun a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
- straightaway3/5
straightaway
- noun a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
straight.
- adjective satellite performed with little or no delay
quick; prompt; immediate.
- an immediate reply to my letter
- a prompt reply
- was quick to respond
- a straightaway denial
- noun a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
- unafraid3/5
unafraid
- adjective oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
fearless.
- adjective free from fear or doubt; easy in mind
untroubled; secure.
- he was secure that nothing will be held against him
- adjective oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
- baited3/5
bait
- noun anything that serves as an enticement
come-on; lure; sweetener; hook.
- noun something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
decoy; lure.
- noun anything that serves as an enticement
- derailed3/5
derail
- verb cause to run off the tracks
- they had planned to derail the trains that carried atomic waste
- verb run off or leave the rails
jump.
- the train derailed because a cow was standing on the tracks
- verb cause to run off the tracks
- derail3/5
derail
- verb cause to run off the tracks
- they had planned to derail the trains that carried atomic waste
- verb run off or leave the rails
jump.
- the train derailed because a cow was standing on the tracks
- verb cause to run off the tracks
- contraindication3/5
contraindication
- noun (medicine) a reason that makes it inadvisable to prescribe a particular drug or employ a particular procedure or treatment
- noun (medicine) a reason that makes it inadvisable to prescribe a particular drug or employ a particular procedure or treatment
- fairies3/5
fairy
- noun a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
fay; faerie; faery; sprite.
- noun offensive term for an openly homosexual man
poove; nance; queen; fagot; pansy; poof; queer; pouf; faggot; fag.
- noun a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
- snail3/5
snail
- noun freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell
- noun edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic
escargot.
- noun freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell
- proclaims3/5
proclaim
- verb declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
- He was proclaimed King
- verb state or announce
exclaim; promulgate.
- `I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed
- The King will proclaim an amnesty
- verb declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
- abstain3/5
abstain
- verb refrain from voting
- verb choose not to consume
desist; refrain.
- I abstain from alcohol
- verb refrain from voting
- maidens3/5
maiden
- noun an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
maid.
- noun (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored
maiden over.
- noun an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
- waived3/5
waive
- verb do without or cease to hold or adhere to
relinquish; foreswear; forego; forgo; dispense with.
- We are dispensing with formalities
- relinquish the old ideas
- verb lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
throw overboard; forego; forfeit; forgo; give up.
- you've forfeited your right to name your successor
- forfeited property
- verb do without or cease to hold or adhere to
- montaigne3/5
montaigne
A mountain. Obs.
- malaise3/5
malaise
- noun physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
uneasiness; unease.
- noun physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
- maimonides3/5
maimonides
- noun Spanish philosopher considered the greatest Jewish scholar of the Middle Ages who codified Jewish law in the Talmud (1135-1204)
Moses Maimonides; Rabbi Moses Ben Maimon.
- noun Spanish philosopher considered the greatest Jewish scholar of the Middle Ages who codified Jewish law in the Talmud (1135-1204)
- ingrained3/5
ingrained
- adjective satellite (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
deep-rooted; deep-seated; planted; implanted.
- deep-rooted prejudice
- deep-seated differences of opinion
- implanted convictions
- ingrained habits of a lifetime
- a deeply planted need
- verb thoroughly work in
grain; ingrain.
- His hands were grained with dirt
- adjective satellite (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
- rainforest3/5
rainforest
- noun a forest with heavy annual rainfall
rain forest.
- noun a forest with heavy annual rainfall
- prepaid3/5
prepaid
- adjective satellite used especially of mail; paid in advance
postpaid.
- verb pay for something before receiving it
prepay.
- adjective satellite used especially of mail; paid in advance
- curtailed3/5
curtail
- verb place restrictions on
restrict; curb; cut back.
- curtail drinking in school
- verb terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
cut short; clip.
- My speech was cut short
- Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries
- verb place restrictions on
- aramaic3/5
aramaic
Pertaining to Aram, or to the territory, inhabitants, language, or literature of Syria and Mesopotamia; Aramæan; -- specifically applied to the northern branch of the Semitic family of languages, including Syriac and Chaldee. --n. The Aramaic language.
- villains3/5
villain
- noun a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
scoundrel.
- noun the principal bad character in a film or work of fiction
baddie.
- noun a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
- blackmail3/5
blackmail
- noun extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
- verb exert pressure on someone through threats
pressure; blackjack.
- noun extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
- refrained3/5
refrain
- noun the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
chorus.
- verb resist doing something
forbear.
- He refrained from hitting him back
- she could not forbear weeping
- noun the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
- waive3/5
waive
- verb do without or cease to hold or adhere to
relinquish; foreswear; forego; forgo; dispense with.
- We are dispensing with formalities
- relinquish the old ideas
- verb lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
throw overboard; forego; forfeit; forgo; give up.
- you've forfeited your right to name your successor
- forfeited property
- verb do without or cease to hold or adhere to
- detainees3/5
detainee
- noun some held in custody
political detainee.
- noun some held in custody
- quail3/5
quail
- noun flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
- noun small gallinaceous game birds
- noun flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
- flair3/5
flair
- noun a natural talent
genius.
- he has a flair for mathematics
- he has a genius for interior decorating
- noun distinctive and stylish elegance
dash; elan; panache; style.
- he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer
- noun a natural talent
- champaign3/5
champaign
- noun extensive tract of level open land
plain; field.
- they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain
- he longed for the fields of his youth
- noun a university town in east central Illinois adjoining Urbana
- noun extensive tract of level open land
- unrestrained3/5
unrestrained
- adjective not subject to restraint
- unrestrained laughter
- adjective satellite marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
mad; frantic; excited; delirious.
- a crowd of delirious baseball fans
- something frantic in their gaiety
- a mad whirl of pleasure
- adjective not subject to restraint
- despairing3/5
despairing
- adjective satellite arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
desperate.
- a despairing view of the world situation
- the last despairing plea of the condemned criminal
- a desperate cry for help
- helpless and desperate--as if at the end of his tether
- her desperate screams
- verb abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
despair.
- Don't despair--help is on the way!
- adjective satellite arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
- snails3/5
snail
- noun freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell
- noun edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic
escargot.
- noun freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell
- gaiety3/5
gaiety
- noun a gay feeling
merriment.
- noun a festive merry feeling
playfulness.
- noun a gay feeling
- curtail3/5
curtail
- verb place restrictions on
restrict; curb; cut back.
- curtail drinking in school
- verb terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
cut short; clip.
- My speech was cut short
- Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries
- verb place restrictions on
- zaire3/5
zaire
- noun the basic unit of money in Zaire
- noun a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
Congo; Belgian Congo; Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- noun the basic unit of money in Zaire
- fairbanks3/5
fairbanks
- noun United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000)
Douglas Fairbanks Jr..
- noun United States film actor noted for his swashbuckling roles (1883-1939)
Julius Ullman; Douglas Fairbanks; Douglas Elton Fairbanks.
- noun United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000)
- bargains3/5
bargain
- noun an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
deal.
- he made a bargain with the devil
- he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals
- noun an advantageous purchase
buy; steal.
- she got a bargain at the auction
- the stock was a real buy at that price
- noun an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
- calais3/5
calais
- noun a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England; in 1347 it was captured by the English king Edward III after a long siege and remained in English hands until it was recaptured by the French king Henry II in 1558
- noun a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England; in 1347 it was captured by the English king Edward III after a long siege and remained in English hands until it was recaptured by the French king Henry II in 1558
- saintly3/5
saintly
- adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
angelic; sainted; beatific; saintlike; angelical.
- angelic beneficence
- a beatific smile
- a saintly concern for his fellow men
- my sainted mother
- adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
- plaid3/5
plaid
- noun a cloth having a crisscross design
tartan.
- noun a cloth having a crisscross design
- waistcoat3/5
waistcoat
- noun a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
vest.
- noun a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
- countervailing3/5
countervail
- verb compensate for or counterbalance
offset.
- offset deposits and withdrawals
- verb oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
counteract; counterbalance; neutralize.
- This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues
- verb compensate for or counterbalance
- swain3/5
swain
- noun a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman
beau; fellow; young man; boyfriend.
- if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked
- noun a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman
- fairer3/5
fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
funfair; carnival.
- noun gathering of producers to promote business
- world fair
- trade fair
- book fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
- faintest3/5
faint
- noun a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
swoon; deliquium; syncope.
- verb pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
swoon; pass out; conk.
- noun a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
- galbraith3/5
galbraith
- noun United States economist (born in Canada) who served as ambassador to India (born in 1908)
John Galbraith; John Kenneth Galbraith.
- noun United States economist (born in Canada) who served as ambassador to India (born in 1908)
- frailty3/5
frailty
- noun the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
valetudinarianism; debility; frailness; feebleness; infirmity.
- noun moral weakness
vice.
- noun the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
- exclaims3/5
exclaim
- verb utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
call out; cry; cry out; shout; outcry.
- `I won!' he exclaimed
- `Help!' she cried
- `I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost
- verb state or announce
promulgate; proclaim.
- `I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed
- The King will proclaim an amnesty
- verb utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
- overlaid3/5
overlay
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
sheathing; overlayer.
- noun a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
- gainesville3/5
gainesville
- noun a university town in north central Florida
- noun a university town in north central Florida
- haifa3/5
haifa
- noun a major port in northwestern Israel
Hefa.
- noun a major port in northwestern Israel
- portraiture3/5
portraiture
- noun a word picture of a person's appearance and character
portrayal; portrait.
- noun the activity of making portraits
- noun a word picture of a person's appearance and character
- unconstrained3/5
unconstrained
- adjective satellite free from constraint
- he was unconstrained by any of the sanctions of polite society
- the dog was unconstrained
- idle, unconstrained gossip
- adjective satellite free from constraint
- exclaim3/5
exclaim
- verb utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
call out; cry; cry out; shout; outcry.
- `I won!' he exclaimed
- `Help!' she cried
- `I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost
- verb state or announce
promulgate; proclaim.
- `I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed
- The King will proclaim an amnesty
- verb utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
- fairest3/5
fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
funfair; carnival.
- noun gathering of producers to promote business
- world fair
- trade fair
- book fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
- gaius3/5
gaius
- noun Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41)
Caligula; Gaius Caesar.
- noun Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41)
- millionaires3/5
millionaire
- noun a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
- noun a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
- braille3/5
braille
- noun a point system of writing in which patterns of raised dots represent letters and numerals
- noun French educator who lost his sight at the age of three and who invented a system of writing and printing for sightless people (1809-1852)
Louis Braille.
- noun a point system of writing in which patterns of raised dots represent letters and numerals
- bargained3/5
bargain
- noun an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
deal.
- he made a bargain with the devil
- he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals
- noun an advantageous purchase
buy; steal.
- she got a bargain at the auction
- the stock was a real buy at that price
- noun an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
- reappraisal3/5
reappraisal
- noun a new appraisal or evaluation
review; reassessment; revaluation.
- noun a new appraisal or evaluation
- wainwright3/5
wainwright
- noun a wagon maker
wagonwright; waggonwright.
- noun a wagon maker
- appraiser3/5
appraiser
- noun one who estimates officially the worth or value or quality of things
valuator.
- noun one who determines authenticity (as of works of art) or who guarantees validity
authenticator.
- noun one who estimates officially the worth or value or quality of things
- affaires3/5
affaire
- noun a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
affair; liaison; involvement; amour; intimacy.
- noun a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
- paisley3/5
paisley
- noun a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes
- noun a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes
- fainter3/5
faint
- noun a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
swoon; deliquium; syncope.
- verb pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
swoon; pass out; conk.
- noun a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
- mountaineers3/5
mountaineer
- noun someone who climbs mountains
mountain climber.
- verb climb mountains for pleasure as a sport
- noun someone who climbs mountains
- raindrops3/5
raindrop
- noun a drop of rain
- noun a drop of rain
- refraining3/5
refrain
- noun the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
chorus.
- verb resist doing something
forbear.
- He refrained from hitting him back
- she could not forbear weeping
- noun the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
- despaired3/5
despair
- noun a state in which all hope is lost or absent
desperation.
- in the depths of despair
- they were rescued from despair at the last minute
- courage born of desperation
- noun the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
- they moaned in despair and dismay
- one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair
- noun a state in which all hope is lost or absent
- sailboat3/5
sailboat
- noun a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
sailing boat.
- noun a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
- photovoltaic3/5
photovoltaic
- adjective producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy (especially light)
- adjective producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy (especially light)
- tailings3/5
tailing
- noun the act of following someone secretly
shadowing.
- verb go after with the intent to catch
go after; chase after; track; dog; trail; tail; tag; give chase; chase.
- The policeman chased the mugger down the alley
- the dog chased the rabbit
- noun the act of following someone secretly
- hawaiians3/5
hawaiian
- noun the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii
- noun a native or resident of Hawaii
- noun the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii
- raincoat3/5
raincoat
- noun a water-resistant coat
waterproof.
- noun a water-resistant coat
- raiser3/5
raiser
- noun a bridge partner who increases the partner's bid
- noun someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil
agriculturalist; cultivator; grower; agriculturist.
- noun a bridge partner who increases the partner's bid
- staircases3/5
staircase
- noun a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
stairway.
- noun a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
- abstained3/5
abstain
- verb refrain from voting
- verb choose not to consume
desist; refrain.
- I abstain from alcohol
- verb refrain from voting
- disdained3/5
disdain
- noun lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
scorn; despite; contempt.
- he was held in contempt
- the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
- noun a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
condescension; patronage.
- noun lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
- unavailability3/5
unavailability
- noun the quality of not being available when needed
inaccessibility.
- noun the quality of not being available when needed
- entailing3/5
entail
- noun land received by fee tail
- noun the act of entailing property; the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple
- noun land received by fee tail
- judaic3/5
judaic
Of or pertaining to the Jews. "The natural or Judaical [religion]." South.
- jainism3/5
jainism
The heterodox Hindoo religion, of which the most striking features are the exaltation of saints or holy mortals, called jins, above the ordinary Hindoo gods, and the denial of the divine origin and infallibility of the Vedas. It is intermediate between Brahmanism and Buddhism, having some things in common with each.
- hairstyle3/5
hairstyle
- noun the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
hairdo; coif; hair style; coiffure.
- noun the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
- unsaid3/5
unsaid
- adjective satellite not made explicit
unexpressed; unstated; unverbalised; unvoiced; unuttered; unverbalized; unspoken.
- the unexpressed terms of the agreement
- things left unsaid
- some kind of unspoken agreement
- his action is clear but his reason remains unstated
- verb take back what one has said
swallow; take back; withdraw; unsay.
- He swallowed his words
- adjective satellite not made explicit
- faisal3/5
faisal
- noun king of Saudi Arabia from 1964 to 1975 (1906-1975)
Faisal ibn Abdel Aziz al-Saud.
- noun king of Saudi Arabia from 1964 to 1975 (1906-1975)
- aquitaine3/5
aquitaine
- noun a region of southwestern France between Bordeaux and the Pyrenees
Aquitania.
- noun a region of southwestern France between Bordeaux and the Pyrenees
- mountaineering3/5
mountaineering
- noun the activity of climbing a mountain
mountain climbing.
- verb climb mountains for pleasure as a sport
mountaineer.
- noun the activity of climbing a mountain
- rainforests3/5
rainforest
- noun a forest with heavy annual rainfall
rain forest.
- noun a forest with heavy annual rainfall
- boatswain3/5
boatswain
- noun a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
bo'sun; bosun; bo's'n; bos'n.
- noun a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
- hairless3/5
hairless
- adjective having no hair or fur
- a Mexican Hairless is about the size of a fox terrier and hairless except for a tufts on the head and tail
- adjective having no hair or fur
- detainee3/5
detainee
- noun some held in custody
political detainee.
- noun some held in custody
- tailing3/5
tailing
- noun the act of following someone secretly
shadowing.
- verb go after with the intent to catch
go after; chase after; track; dog; trail; tail; tag; give chase; chase.
- The policeman chased the mugger down the alley
- the dog chased the rabbit
- noun the act of following someone secretly
- billionaire3/5
billionaire
- noun a very rich person whose material wealth is valued at more than a billion dollars
- noun a very rich person whose material wealth is valued at more than a billion dollars
- curtailment3/5
curtailment
- noun the temporal property of being cut short
- noun the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation
suppression.
- a suppression of the newspaper
- noun the temporal property of being cut short
- curtailing3/5
curtail
- verb place restrictions on
restrict; curb; cut back.
- curtail drinking in school
- verb terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
cut short; clip.
- My speech was cut short
- Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries
- verb place restrictions on
- abstaining3/5
abstain
- verb refrain from voting
- verb choose not to consume
desist; refrain.
- I abstain from alcohol
- verb refrain from voting
- stairways3/5
stairway
- noun a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
staircase.
- noun a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
- unfairly3/5
unfairly
- adverb in an unfair manner
below the belt.
- they dealt with him unfairly
- their accusations hit below the belt
- adverb in an unfair manner
- paige3/5
paige
- noun United States baseball player; a black pitcher noted for his longevity (1906-1982)
Leroy Robert Paige; Satchel Paige.
- noun United States baseball player; a black pitcher noted for his longevity (1906-1982)
- azerbaijan3/5
azerbaijan
- noun a landlocked republic in southwestern Asia; formerly an Asian soviet
Azerbajdzhan Republic; Azerbajdzhan; Azerbaijani Republic.
- noun a landlocked republic in southwestern Asia; formerly an Asian soviet
- nsaids3/5
nsaid
- noun an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory.
- NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes
- noun an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids
- vainly3/5
vainly
- adverb to no avail
in vain.
- he looked for her in vain
- the city fathers tried vainly to find a solution
- adverb to no avail
- baudelaire3/5
baudelaire
- noun a French poet noted for macabre imagery and evocative language (1821-1867)
Charles Pierre Baudelaire; Charles Baudelaire.
- noun a French poet noted for macabre imagery and evocative language (1821-1867)
- fainted3/5
faint
- noun a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
swoon; deliquium; syncope.
- verb pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
swoon; pass out; conk.
- noun a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
- painless3/5
painless
- adjective satellite requiring little hard work or exertion
- a painless solution to the problem
- adjective not causing physical or psychological pain
- painless dentistry
- adjective satellite requiring little hard work or exertion
- fainting3/5
faint
- noun a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
swoon; deliquium; syncope.
- verb pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
swoon; pass out; conk.
- noun a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
- untrained3/5
untrained
- adjective not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training
- an untrained voice
- untrained troops
- young minds untrained in the habit of concentration
- adjective not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training
- mainstay3/5
mainstay
- noun a prominent supporter
pillar.
- he is a pillar of the community
- noun a central cohesive source of support and stability
backbone; linchpin; lynchpin; keystone; anchor.
- faith is his anchor
- the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money
- he is the linchpin of this firm
- noun a prominent supporter
- mains3/5
main
- noun any very large body of (salt) water
briny.
- noun a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage
- noun any very large body of (salt) water
- rainwater3/5
rainwater
- noun drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
rain.
- noun drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
- painstaking3/5
painstaking
- adjective satellite characterized by extreme care and great effort
scrupulous; conscientious.
- conscientious application to the work at hand
- painstaking research
- scrupulous attention to details
- adjective satellite characterized by extreme care and great effort
- unattainable3/5
unattainable
- adjective satellite impossible to achieve
unrealizable; unachievable; undoable.
- an unattainable goal
- adjective satellite impossible to achieve
- floodplain3/5
floodplain
- noun a low plain adjacent to a river that is formed chiefly of river sediment and is subject to flooding
flood plain.
- noun a low plain adjacent to a river that is formed chiefly of river sediment and is subject to flooding
- gaily3/5
gaily
- adverb in a gay manner
- the scandals were gaily diverting
- adverb in a gay manner
- haircut3/5
haircut
- noun the style in which hair has been cut
- noun the act of cutting the hair
- noun the style in which hair has been cut
- mayonnaise3/5
mayonnaise
- noun egg yolks and oil and vinegar
mayo.
- noun egg yolks and oil and vinegar
- prosaic3/5
prosaic
- adjective satellite not fanciful or imaginative
matter-of-fact.
- local guides describe the history of various places in matter-of-fact tones
- a prosaic and unimaginative essay
- adjective satellite lacking wit or imagination
pedestrian; prosy; earthbound.
- a pedestrian movie plot
- adjective satellite not fanciful or imaginative
- bahrain3/5
bahrain
- noun an island in the Persian Gulf
Bahrein Island; Bahrein; Bahrain Island.
- noun an island country in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Saudi Arabia; oil revenues funded progressive programs until reserves were exhausted in 1970s
Bahrein; State of Bahrain.
- noun an island in the Persian Gulf
- formulaic3/5
formulaic
- adjective satellite characterized by or in accordance with some formula
- adjective satellite characterized by or in accordance with some formula
- cocktails3/5
cocktail
- noun a short mixed drink
- noun an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
- noun a short mixed drink
- mainline3/5
mainline
- verb inject into the vein
- She is mainlining heroin
- verb inject into the vein
- mermaid3/5
mermaid
- noun half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
- noun half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
- chaise3/5
chaise
- noun a long chair; for reclining
daybed; chaise longue.
- noun a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse
shay.
- noun a long chair; for reclining
- dais3/5
dais
- noun a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
soapbox; stump; podium; ambo; pulpit; rostrum.
- noun a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
- painstakingly3/5
painstakingly
- adverb in a fastidious and painstaking manner
fastidiously.
- it is almost a waste of time painstakingly to learn the routines of selling
- adverb in a fastidious and painstaking manner
- naively3/5
naively
- adverb in a naive manner
- he believed, naively, that she would leave him her money
- adverb in a naive manner
- unfailing3/5
unfailing
- adjective satellite not liable to failure
foolproof.
- a foolproof identification system
- the unfailing sign of an amateur
- an unfailing test
- adjective satellite always able to supply more
- an unfailing source of good stories
- a subject of unfailing interest
- adjective satellite not liable to failure
- ponytail3/5
ponytail
- noun a hair style that draws the hair back so that it hangs down in back of the head like a pony's tail
- noun a hair style that draws the hair back so that it hangs down in back of the head like a pony's tail
- gawain3/5
gawain
- noun (Arthurian legend) a nephew of Arthur and one of the knights of the Round Table
Sir Gawain.
- noun (Arthurian legend) a nephew of Arthur and one of the knights of the Round Table
- praiseworthy3/5
praiseworthy
- adjective satellite worthy of high praise
commendable; applaudable; laudable.
- applaudable efforts to save the environment
- a commendable sense of purpose
- laudable motives of improving housing conditions
- a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence
- adjective satellite worthy of high praise
- daisies3/5
daisy
- noun any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
- noun any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
- uncertainly3/5
uncertainly
- adverb in an unsteady manner
unsteadily; falteringly.
- he walked unsteadily toward the exit
- The wounded soldier was swinging unsteadily on his legs
- adverb showing lack of certainty
- he paused uncertainly
- adverb in an unsteady manner
- ghanaian3/5
ghanaian
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Ghana or its people or language
Ghanese; Ghanian.
- Ghanaian cocoa production
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Ghana or its people or language
- dailies3/5
daily
- noun a newspaper that is published every day
- adjective satellite of or belonging to or occurring every day
day-by-day; day-after-day; day-to-day.
- daily routine
- a daily paper
- noun a newspaper that is published every day
- rabelais3/5
rabelais
- noun author of satirical attacks on medieval scholasticism (1494-1553)
Francois Rabelais.
- noun author of satirical attacks on medieval scholasticism (1494-1553)
- hairline3/5
hairline
- noun a very thin line
- noun the natural margin formed by hair on the head
- noun a very thin line
- rainbows3/5
rainbow
- noun an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
- noun an illusory hope
- chasing rainbows
- noun an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
- interfaith3/5
interfaith
- adjective satellite involving persons of different religious faiths
- an interfaith marriage
- interfaith good will
- adjective satellite involving persons of different religious faiths
- flailing3/5
flail
- noun an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
- verb give a thrashing to; beat hard
thrash; lam; thresh.
- noun an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
- haiku3/5
haiku
- noun an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines
- noun an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines
- wheelchairs3/5
wheelchair
- noun a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant
- noun a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant
- waistband3/5
waistband
- noun a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
girdle; cincture; sash; waistcloth.
- noun a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
- hairpin3/5
hairpin
- noun a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place
- noun a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place
- mailboxes3/5
mailbox
- noun a private box for delivery of mail
letter box.
- noun public box for deposit of mail
postbox; letter box.
- noun a private box for delivery of mail
- hokkaido3/5
hokkaido
- noun the second largest of the four main islands of Japan; to the north of Honshu
Yezo; Ezo.
- noun the second largest of the four main islands of Japan; to the north of Honshu
- disdainful3/5
disdainful
- adjective satellite expressing extreme contempt
scornful; insulting; contemptuous.
- adjective satellite having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
overbearing; haughty; swaggering; prideful; imperious; lordly; supercilious; sniffy.
- some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines
- haughty aristocrats
- his lordly manners were offensive
- walked with a prideful swagger
- very sniffy about breaches of etiquette
- his mother eyed my clothes with a supercilious air
- a more swaggering mood than usual"- W.L.Shirer
- adjective satellite expressing extreme contempt
- tchaikovsky3/5
tchaikovsky
- noun important Russian composer whose works are noted for their expressive melodies (1840-1893)
Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky; Peter Tchaikovsky; Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky; Pyotr Tchaikovsky.
- noun important Russian composer whose works are noted for their expressive melodies (1840-1893)
- vinaigrette3/5
vinaigrette
- noun oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic
sauce vinaigrette; French dressing.
- noun oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic
- unassailable3/5
unassailable
- adjective satellite immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
unattackable; secure; impregnable; inviolable; strong.
- an impregnable fortress
- fortifications that made the frontier inviolable
- a secure telephone connection
- adjective satellite impossible to assail
untouchable.
- adjective satellite immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
- kuwaiti3/5
kuwaiti
- noun a native or inhabitant of Kuwait
- adjective of or relating to the kingdom of Kuwait or its people
- Kuwaiti ports
- noun a native or inhabitant of Kuwait
- clairvoyance3/5
clairvoyance
- noun apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses
second sight; ESP; extrasensory perception; E.S.P..
- noun apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses
- moraine3/5
moraine
- noun accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
- noun accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
- thais3/5
thai
- noun a native or inhabitant of Thailand
Siamese; Tai.
- noun a branch of the Tai languages
Siamese; Central Thai.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Thailand
- grainy3/5
grainy
- adjective satellite composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
gritty; granular; farinaceous; mealy; coarse-grained; granulose.
- granular sugar
- the photographs were grainy and indistinct
- it left a mealy residue
- adjective satellite composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
- villainous3/5
villainous
- adjective satellite extremely wicked
nefarious.
- nefarious schemes
- a villainous plot
- a villainous band of thieves
- adjective satellite extremely wicked
- unimpaired3/5
unimpaired
- adjective not damaged or diminished in any respect
- his speech remained unimpaired
- adjective not damaged or diminished in any respect
- toenails3/5
toenail
- noun the nail at the end of a toe
- verb drive obliquely
toe.
- toe a nail
- noun the nail at the end of a toe
- jamaican3/5
jamaican
Of or pertaining to Jamaica. --n. A native or inhabitant of Jamaica.
- brainstem3/5
brainstem
- noun the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus
brain-stem; brain stem.
- noun the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus
- hawai'i3/5
hawai'i
- noun a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands
HI; Hawaii; Aloha State.
- noun a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands
- lidocaine3/5
lidocaine
- noun a local anesthetic (trade names Lidocaine and Xylocaine) used topically on the skin and mucous membranes
Xylocaine.
- noun a local anesthetic (trade names Lidocaine and Xylocaine) used topically on the skin and mucous membranes
- lair3/5
lair
- noun the habitation of wild animals
den.
- noun the habitation of wild animals
- plaintive3/5
plaintive
- adjective satellite expressing sorrow
mournful.
- adjective satellite expressing sorrow
- staid3/5
staid
- adjective satellite characterized by dignity and propriety
sedate.
- adjective satellite characterized by dignity and propriety
- midbrain3/5
midbrain
- noun the middle portion of the brain
mesencephalon.
- noun the middle portion of the brain
- ukrainians3/5
ukrainian
- noun the Slavic language spoken in the Ukraine
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Ukraine or its people or culture
- noun the Slavic language spoken in the Ukraine
- mountainside3/5
mountainside
- noun the side or slope of a mountain
versant.
- conifer forests cover the eastern versant
- noun the side or slope of a mountain
- forebrain3/5
forebrain
- noun the anterior portion of the brain; the part of the brain that develops from the anterior part of the neural tube
prosencephalon.
- noun the anterior portion of the brain; the part of the brain that develops from the anterior part of the neural tube
- ptolemaic3/5
ptolemaic
Of or pertaining to Ptolemy, the geographer and astronomer.
- entrails3/5
entrails
- noun internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)
viscera; innards.
- `viscera' is the plural form of `viscus'
- noun internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)
- unacquainted3/5
unacquainted
- adjective satellite not knowledgeable about something specified
innocent.
- American tourists wholly innocent of French
- a person unacquainted with our customs
- adjective satellite having little or no knowledge of
unfamiliar with; unacquainted with.
- unacquainted with city ways
- adjective satellite not knowledgeable about something specified
- haitians3/5
haitian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Haiti
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of the republic of Haiti or its people
- Haitian shantytowns
- noun a native or inhabitant of Haiti
- migraines3/5
migraine
- noun a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men
hemicrania; sick headache; megrim.
- noun a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men
- plantain3/5
plantain
- noun any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally
- noun a banana tree bearing hanging clusters of edible angular greenish starchy fruits; tropics and subtropics
Musa paradisiaca; plantain tree.
- noun any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally
- unpaired3/5
unpaired
- adjective satellite of the remaining member of a pair, of socks e.g.
odd; unmated; unmatched.
- adjective satellite of the remaining member of a pair, of socks e.g.
- fingernails3/5
fingernail
- noun the nail at the end of a finger
- noun the nail at the end of a finger
- raisins3/5
- raisin3/5
raisin
- noun dried grape
- noun dried grape
- straightforwardly3/5
straightforwardly
- adverb with firmness and conviction; without compromise
squarely; foursquare.
- he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration"- C.G.Bowers
- dealt straightforwardly with all issues
- adverb with firmness and conviction; without compromise
- fingernail3/5
fingernail
- noun the nail at the end of a finger
- noun the nail at the end of a finger
- thumbnail3/5
thumbnail
- noun the nail of the thumb
- noun the nail of the thumb
- stairwell3/5
stairwell
- noun a vertical well around which there is a stairway
- noun a vertical well around which there is a stairway
- thumbnails3/5
thumbnail
- noun the nail of the thumb
- noun the nail of the thumb
- romaine3/5
romaine
- noun lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head
cos lettuce; cos; romaine lettuce.
- noun lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head
- unaided3/5
unaided
- adjective satellite carried out without aid or assistance
- his first unaided walk through the park
- adjective satellite carried out without aid or assistance
- straightway3/5
straightway
- adverb at once
- straightway the clouds began to scatter
- adverb in a direct course
- plunged straightway to the rocks below
- adverb at once
- clair3/5
clair
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- laissez3/5
laissez
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- baird3/5
baird
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- mccain3/5
mccain
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- raison3/5
raison
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- germain3/5
- ephraim3/5
ephraim
(Zoöl.) A hunter's name for the grizzly bear.
- blaine3/5
blain
- noun an inflammatory swelling or sore
- noun an inflammatory swelling or sore
- sainte3/5
saint
- noun a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
- noun person of exceptional holiness
holy person; angel; holy man.
- noun a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
- bioavailability3/5
- haig3/5
haig
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- fontaine3/5
fontaine
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- bataille3/5
bataille
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- ismail3/5
ismail
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- maison3/5
maison
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- jaime3/5
jaime
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- unsustainable3/5
unsustainable
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- bain3/5
bain
A bath; a bagnio. Obs. Holland.
- palais3/5
palace
- noun a large and stately mansion
castle.
- noun the governing group of a kingdom
- the palace issued an order binding on all subjects
- noun a large and stately mansion
- mainz3/5
mainz
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- rainer3/5
rain
- noun water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
rainfall.
- noun drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
rainwater.
- noun water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
- pairwise3/5
pairwise
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- adair3/5
adair
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- chaim3/5
chaim
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- maier3/5
may
- noun thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America
English hawthorn; Crataegus oxycantha; whitethorn; Crataegus laevigata.
- noun the month following April and preceding June
- noun thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America
- louvain3/5
- fairfield3/5
fairfield
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- caitlin3/5
caitlin
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- vail3/5
vail
Same as Veil .
- mainstreaming3/5
mainstream
- noun the prevailing current of thought
- his thinking was in the American mainstream
- noun the prevailing current of thought
- blaise3/5
blaise
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- maitre3/5
maitre
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- baines3/5
baines
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- mair3/5
more
- noun English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded; recalled for his concept of Utopia, the ideal state
Sir Thomas More; Thomas More.
- adjective (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
more than.
- more land
- more support
- more rain fell
- more than a gallon
- noun English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded; recalled for his concept of Utopia, the ideal state
- jaipur3/5
jaipur
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- shaikh3/5
shaikh
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- alistair3/5
alistair
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- jaina3/5
jaina
One of a numerous sect in British India, holding the tenets of Jainism.
- tait3/5
tait
(Zoöl.) A small nocturnal and arboreal Australian marsupial ( Tarsipes rostratus ) about the size of a mouse. It has a long muzzle, a long tongue, and very few teeth, and feeds upon honey and insects. Called alsonoolbenger .
- jamais3/5
jamais
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- nair3/5
nair
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- claiborne3/5
claiborne
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- maisie3/5
maisie
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- pais3/5
pais
(O. E. Law) The country; the people of the neighborhood. ✍ A trial per pais is a trial by the country, that is, by a jury; and matter in pais is matter triable by the country, or jury.
- baillie3/5
baillie
Bailiff. Obs.
- tain3/5
tain
Thin tin plate; also, tin foil for mirrors. Knight.
- germaine3/5
germane
- adjective satellite relevant and appropriate
- he asks questions that are germane and central to the issue
- adjective satellite relevant and appropriate
- naipaul3/5
naipaul
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- plaintext3/5
plaintext
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- entrainment3/5
entrainment
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- raine3/5
rain
- noun water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
rainfall.
- noun drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
rainwater.
- noun water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
- haile3/5
hail
- noun precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
- noun many objects thrown forcefully through the air
- a hail of pebbles
- a hail of bullets
- noun precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
- mountaintop3/5
mountaintop
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- domaine3/5
domain
- noun a particular environment or walk of life
arena; sphere; area; orbit; field.
- his social sphere is limited
- it was a closed area of employment
- he's out of my orbit
- noun territory over which rule or control is exercised
land; demesne.
- his domain extended into Europe
- he made it the law of the land
- noun a particular environment or walk of life
- caius3/5
- mainframes2/5
mainframe
- noun a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room
mainframe computer.
- noun (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
C.P.U.; processor; central processor; central processing unit; CPU.
- the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached
- noun a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room
- caisson2/5
caisson
- noun an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
lacuna; coffer.
- noun a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition
- noun an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
- emailed2/5
email
- noun (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
e-mail; electronic mail.
- you cannot send packages by electronic mail
- verb communicate electronically on the computer
e-mail; netmail.
- she e-mailed me the good news
- noun (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
- caissons2/5
caisson
- noun an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
lacuna; coffer.
- noun a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition
- noun an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
- emailing2/5
email
- noun (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
e-mail; electronic mail.
- you cannot send packages by electronic mail
- verb communicate electronically on the computer
e-mail; netmail.
- she e-mailed me the good news
- noun (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
- regains2/5
regain
- verb get or find back; recover the use of
recover; retrieve; find.
- She regained control of herself
- She found her voice and replied quickly
- verb come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost
find.
- Did you find your glasses?
- I cannot find my gloves!
- verb get or find back; recover the use of
- trainings2/5
training
- noun activity leading to skilled behavior
preparation; grooming.
- noun the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
education; breeding.
- a woman of breeding and refinement
- noun activity leading to skilled behavior
- captaincy2/5
captaincy
- noun the post of captain
captainship.
- noun the post of captain
- assailing2/5
assail
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally
assault; attack; set on.
- The mugger assaulted the woman
- Nightmares assailed him regularly
- verb launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
attack.
- Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II
- Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally
- assails2/5
assail
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally
assault; attack; set on.
- The mugger assaulted the woman
- Nightmares assailed him regularly
- verb launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
attack.
- Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II
- Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally
- bailiwick2/5
bailiwick
- noun the area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction
- noun a branch of knowledge
discipline; subject field; field of study; study; subject area; field; subject.
- in what discipline is his doctorate?
- teachers should be well trained in their subject
- anthropology is the study of human beings
- noun the area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction
- complainants2/5
complainant
- noun a person who brings an action in a court of law
plaintiff.
- noun a person who brings an action in a court of law
- disclaimers2/5
disclaimer
- noun (law) a voluntary repudiation of a person's legal claim to something
- noun denial of any connection with or knowledge of
disavowal.
- noun (law) a voluntary repudiation of a person's legal claim to something
- sprain2/5
sprain
- noun a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
- verb twist suddenly so as to sprain
twist; turn; rick; wrick; wrench.
- wrench one's ankle
- The wrestler twisted his shoulder
- the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell
- I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days
- noun a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
- sprains2/5
sprain
- noun a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
- verb twist suddenly so as to sprain
twist; turn; rick; wrick; wrench.
- wrench one's ankle
- The wrestler twisted his shoulder
- the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell
- I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days
- noun a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
- baits2/5
bait
- noun anything that serves as an enticement
come-on; lure; sweetener; hook.
- noun something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
decoy; lure.
- noun anything that serves as an enticement
- terrains2/5
terrain
- noun a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential
- they decided to attack across the rocky terrain
- noun a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential
- hails2/5
hail
- noun precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
- noun many objects thrown forcefully through the air
- a hail of pebbles
- a hail of bullets
- noun precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
- availing2/5
avail
- noun a means of serving
help; service.
- of no avail
- there's no help for it
- verb use to one's advantage
- He availed himself of the available resources
- noun a means of serving
- sprained2/5
sprain
- noun a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
- verb twist suddenly so as to sprain
twist; turn; rick; wrick; wrench.
- wrench one's ankle
- The wrestler twisted his shoulder
- the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell
- I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days
- noun a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
- saipan2/5
saipan
- noun the largest island in the Northern Marianas and the administrative center of the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in union with the United States
- noun US forces captured the island from the Japanese in July 1944; it was an important air base until the end of World War II
- noun the largest island in the Northern Marianas and the administrative center of the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in union with the United States
- fairgrounds2/5
fairground
- noun an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses
- noun an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses
- bailing2/5
bail
- noun (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
bail bond; bond.
- the judge set bail at $10,000
- a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman
- noun the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial)
- he is out on bail
- noun (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
- counterclaims2/5
counterclaim
- noun a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action
- verb set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim
- noun a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action
- avails2/5
avail
- noun a means of serving
help; service.
- of no avail
- there's no help for it
- verb use to one's advantage
- He availed himself of the available resources
- noun a means of serving
- legionnaires2/5
legionnaire
- noun a member of the American Legion
- noun a soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion)
legionary.
- noun a member of the American Legion
- maim2/5
maim
- verb injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
- people were maimed by the explosion
- verb injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
- judaica2/5
judaica
- noun historical and literary materials relating to Judaism
- noun historical and literary materials relating to Judaism
- straightens2/5
straighten
- verb straighten up or out; make straight
unbend.
- verb make straight
straighten out.
- verb straighten up or out; make straight
- jailers2/5
jailer
- noun someone who guards prisoners
screw; jailor; prison guard; turnkey; gaoler.
- noun someone who guards prisoners
- fairground2/5
fairground
- noun an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses
- noun an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses
- maiming2/5
maim
- verb injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
- people were maimed by the explosion
- verb injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
- mislaid2/5
mislaid
- adjective satellite lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place
misplaced.
- the mislaid hat turned up eventually
- misplaced tickets
- verb place (something) where one cannot find it again
mislay; misplace; lose.
- I misplaced my eyeglasses
- adjective satellite lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place
- straightness2/5
straightness
- noun (of hair) lack of a tendency to curl
- noun freedom from crooks or curves or bends or angles
- noun (of hair) lack of a tendency to curl
- chaplaincy2/5
chaplaincy
- noun the position of chaplain
chaplainship.
- noun the position of chaplain
- fairways2/5
fairway
- noun the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short
- noun the usual course taken by vessels through a harbor or coastal waters
- noun the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short
- repairers2/5
repairer
- noun a skilled worker who mends or repairs things
fixer; mender.
- noun a skilled worker who mends or repairs things
- gaits2/5
gait
- noun the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
pace.
- noun a horse's manner of moving
- noun the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
- derailment2/5
derailment
- noun an accident in which a train runs off its track
- noun an accident in which a train runs off its track
- mailers2/5
mailer
- noun United States writer (born in 1923)
Norman Mailer.
- noun a person who mails something
- noun United States writer (born in 1923)
- jailing2/5
jail
- noun a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
slammer; pokey; gaol; jailhouse; clink; poky.
- verb lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
incarcerate; jug; remand; lag; immure; gaol; put away; imprison; put behind bars.
- The suspects were imprisoned without trial
- the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life
- noun a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
- reclaims2/5
reclaim
- verb claim back
repossess.
- verb reuse (materials from waste products)
recover.
- verb claim back
- legionnaire2/5
legionnaire
- noun a soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion)
legionary.
- noun a member of the American Legion
- noun a soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion)
- jailor2/5
jailor
- noun someone who guards prisoners
screw; jailer; prison guard; turnkey; gaoler.
- noun someone who guards prisoners
- ascertains2/5
ascertain
- verb establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
find out; find; determine.
- find the product of two numbers
- The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize
- verb be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
insure; control; see to it; assure; see; ensure; check.
- He verified that the valves were closed
- See that the curtains are closed
- control the quality of the product
- verb establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
- sailings2/5
sailing
- noun the work of a sailor
navigation; seafaring.
- noun riding in a sailboat
- noun the work of a sailor
- repairer2/5
repairer
- noun a skilled worker who mends or repairs things
fixer; mender.
- noun a skilled worker who mends or repairs things
- sustainment2/5
sustainment
- noun the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence
sustentation; upkeep; maintenance; sustenance.
- they were in want of sustenance
- fishing was their main sustainment
- noun the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence
- quitclaim2/5
quitclaim
- noun document transferring title or right or claim to another
quitclaim deed.
- noun act of transferring a title or right or claim to another
- noun document transferring title or right or claim to another
- bails2/5
bail
- noun (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
bail bond; bond.
- the judge set bail at $10,000
- a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman
- noun the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial)
- he is out on bail
- noun (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
- strainer2/5
strainer
- noun a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
- noun a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
- curtained2/5
curtained
- adjective furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
- a curtained alcove
- verb provide with drapery
curtain.
- curtain the bedrooms
- adjective furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
- campaigners2/5
campaigner
- noun a politician who is running for public office
nominee; candidate.
- noun a politician who is running for public office
- waists2/5
waist
- noun the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
waistline.
- noun the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole
shank.
- noun the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
- pails2/5
pail
- noun a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
bucket.
- noun the quantity contained in a pail
pailful.
- noun a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
- detaining2/5
detain
- verb deprive of freedom; take into confinement
confine.
- verb stop or halt
delay; stay.
- Please stay the bloodshed!
- verb deprive of freedom; take into confinement
- arraignment2/5
arraignment
- noun a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment
- noun a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment
- plaited2/5
plait
- noun a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
twist; braid; tress.
- noun any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
pleat.
- noun a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
- plainer2/5
plain
- noun extensive tract of level open land
champaign; field.
- they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain
- he longed for the fields of his youth
- noun a basic knitting stitch
plain stitch; knit; knit stitch.
- noun extensive tract of level open land
- brainwashing2/5
brainwashing
- noun forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs
- verb persuade completely, often through coercion
brainwash.
- The propaganda brainwashed many people
- noun forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs
- bridesmaids2/5
bridesmaid
- noun an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
maid of honor.
- noun an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
- wails2/5
wail
- noun a cry of sorrow and grief
lamentation; plaint; lament.
- their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward
- verb emit long loud cries
roar; yawl; yaup; howl; ululate.
- wail in self-pity
- howl with sorrow
- noun a cry of sorrow and grief
- ascertainable2/5
ascertainable
- adjective satellite capable of being ascertained or found out
discoverable.
- ascertainable facts
- adjective satellite capable of being ascertained or found out
- travails2/5
travail
- noun concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
lying-in; childbed; labor; parturiency; confinement; labour.
- she was in labor for six hours
- noun use of physical or mental energy; hard work
exertion; elbow grease; effort; sweat.
- he got an A for effort
- they managed only with great exertion
- noun concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
- disclaimed2/5
disclaim
- verb renounce a legal claim or title to
- verb make a disclaimer about
- He disclaimed any responsibility
- verb renounce a legal claim or title to
- bailiffs2/5
bailiff
- noun an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
- noun an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
- bailee2/5
bailee
- noun the agent to whom property involved in a bailment is delivered
- noun the agent to whom property involved in a bailment is delivered
- traitorous2/5
traitorous
- adjective satellite having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
treasonous; unfaithful; treasonable; faithless.
- the faithless Benedict Arnold
- a lying traitorous insurrectionist
- adjective satellite having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
- fundraiser2/5
fundraiser
- noun someone who solicits financial contributions
- noun a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money
- noun someone who solicits financial contributions
- unpainted2/5
unpainted
- adjective not having makeup on
- her sweet unpainted face
- adjective not having a coat of paint or badly in need of a fresh coat
- an unpainted house
- unpainted furniture
- adjective not having makeup on
- campaigner2/5
campaigner
- noun a politician who is running for public office
nominee; candidate.
- noun a politician who is running for public office
- sainthood2/5
sainthood
- noun saints collectively
- noun the status and dignity of a saint
- noun saints collectively
- restrains2/5
restrain
- verb keep under control; keep in check
keep back; hold back; keep.
- suppress a smile
- Keep your temper
- keep your cool
- verb place limits on (extent or access)
throttle; bound; restrict; trammel; limit; confine.
- restrict the use of this parking lot
- limit the time you can spend with your friends
- verb keep under control; keep in check
- suzerainty2/5
suzerainty
- noun the position or authority of a suzerain
- under the suzerainty of...
- noun the domain of a suzerain
- noun the position or authority of a suzerain
- plait2/5
plait
- noun a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
twist; braid; tress.
- noun any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
pleat.
- noun a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
- corsair2/5
corsair
- noun a pirate along the Barbary Coast
Barbary pirate.
- noun a swift pirate ship (often operating with official sanction)
- noun a pirate along the Barbary Coast
- brainwashed2/5
brainwashed
- adjective subjected to intensive forced indoctrination resulting in the rejection of old beliefs and acceptance of new ones
- brainwashed prisoners of war
- captive audiences for TV commercials can become brainwashed consumers
- verb persuade completely, often through coercion
brainwash.
- The propaganda brainwashed many people
- adjective subjected to intensive forced indoctrination resulting in the rejection of old beliefs and acceptance of new ones
- remainders2/5
remainder
- noun something left after other parts have been taken away
residue; residuum; residual; rest; balance.
- there was no remainder
- he threw away the rest
- he took what he wanted and I got the balance
- noun the part of the dividend that is left over when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor
- noun something left after other parts have been taken away
- plainest2/5
plain
- noun extensive tract of level open land
champaign; field.
- they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain
- he longed for the fields of his youth
- noun a basic knitting stitch
plain stitch; knit; knit stitch.
- noun extensive tract of level open land
- faintness2/5
faintness
- noun a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon
- noun the property of being without strength
- the faintness or potency of the feeling
- noun a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon
- unfaithfulness2/5
unfaithfulness
- noun the quality of being unfaithful
infidelity.
- noun the quality of being unfaithful
- bridesmaid2/5
bridesmaid
- noun an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
maid of honor.
- noun an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
- braiding2/5
braiding
- noun trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
gold braid; braid.
- verb make by braiding or interlacing
braid; lace; plait.
- lace a tablecloth
- noun trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
- appertaining2/5
appertain
- verb be a part or attribute of
pertain.
- verb be a part or attribute of
- naivety2/5
naivety
- noun lack of sophistication or worldliness
naivete; naiveness.
- noun lack of sophistication or worldliness
- corsairs2/5
corsair
- noun a pirate along the Barbary Coast
Barbary pirate.
- noun a swift pirate ship (often operating with official sanction)
- noun a pirate along the Barbary Coast
- hairdressers2/5
hairdresser
- noun someone who cuts or beautifies hair
stylist; hairstylist; styler.
- noun someone who cuts or beautifies hair
- waikiki2/5
waikiki
- noun a well-known beach and resort area on Oahu Island to the southeast of Honolulu
- noun a well-known beach and resort area on Oahu Island to the southeast of Honolulu
- sainted2/5
sainted
- adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
saintly; angelic; beatific; saintlike; angelical.
- angelic beneficence
- a beatific smile
- a saintly concern for his fellow men
- my sainted mother
- verb hold sacred
enshrine; saint.
- adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
- jailhouse2/5
jailhouse
- noun a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
slammer; pokey; gaol; jail; clink; poky.
- noun a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
- fundraisers2/5
fundraiser
- noun someone who solicits financial contributions
- noun a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money
- noun someone who solicits financial contributions
- chairing2/5
chair
- noun a seat for one person, with a support for the back
- he put his coat over the back of the chair and sat down
- noun the position of professor
professorship.
- he was awarded an endowed chair in economics
- noun a seat for one person, with a support for the back
- nursemaid2/5
nursemaid
- noun a woman who is the custodian of children
nurse; nanny.
- noun a woman who is the custodian of children
- chieftaincy2/5
chieftaincy
- noun the position of chieftain
chieftainship.
- noun the position of chieftain
- plaint2/5
plaint
- noun (United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed
- noun a cry of sorrow and grief
wail; lamentation; lament.
- their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward
- noun (United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed
- underlain2/5
underlie
- verb be or form the base for
- verb lie underneath
- verb be or form the base for
- fountainhead2/5
fountainhead
- noun an abundant source
well; wellspring.
- she was a well of information
- noun the source of water from which a stream arises
head; headspring.
- they tracked him back toward the head of the stream
- noun an abundant source
- waylaid2/5
waylay
- verb wait in hiding to attack
scupper; lie in wait; lurk; bushwhack; ambush; ambuscade.
- verb wait in hiding to attack
- sustainer2/5
sustainer
- noun someone who upholds or maintains
maintainer; upholder.
- firm upholders of tradition
- they are sustainers of the idea of democracy
- noun someone who upholds or maintains
- declaimed2/5
declaim
- verb recite in elocution
recite.
- verb speak against in an impassioned manner
inveigh.
- he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society
- verb recite in elocution
- repairman2/5
repairman
- noun a skilled worker whose job is to repair things
maintenance man; service man.
- noun a skilled worker whose job is to repair things
- liaise2/5
liaise
- verb act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
mediate; intermediate; intercede; arbitrate.
- He interceded in the family dispute
- He mediated a settlement
- verb act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
- voltaic2/5
voltaic
- adjective pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action
galvanic.
- a galvanic cell
- a voltaic (or galvanic) couple
- noun a group of Niger-Congo languages spoken primarily in southeastern Mali and northern Ghana
Gur.
- adjective pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action
- retrain2/5
retrain
- verb teach new skills
- We must retrain the linguists who cannot find employment
- verb train again
- He is retraining to become an IT worker
- verb teach new skills
- acquainting2/5
acquaint
- verb cause to come to know personally
present; introduce.
- permit me to acquaint you with my son
- introduce the new neighbors to the community
- verb make familiar or conversant with
familiarise; familiarize.
- you should acquaint yourself with your new computer
- We familiarized ourselves with the new surroundings
- verb cause to come to know personally
- chairpersons2/5
chairperson
- noun the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
president; chair; chairman; chairwoman.
- address your remarks to the chairperson
- noun the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
- plaits2/5
plait
- noun a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
twist; braid; tress.
- noun any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
pleat.
- noun a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
- straights2/5
straight
- noun a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
straight person; heterosexual person; heterosexual.
- noun a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
- noun a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
- disclaims2/5
disclaim
- verb renounce a legal claim or title to
- verb make a disclaimer about
- He disclaimed any responsibility
- verb renounce a legal claim or title to
- ordaining2/5
ordain
- verb order by virtue of superior authority; decree
enact.
- The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews
- the legislature enacted this law in 1985
- verb appoint to a clerical posts
ordinate; consecrate; order.
- he was ordained in the Church
- verb order by virtue of superior authority; decree
- coxswain2/5
coxswain
- noun the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
cox.
- noun the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
- captained2/5
captain
- noun an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
- noun the naval officer in command of a military ship
skipper.
- noun an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
- drainages2/5
drainage
- noun emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
drain.
- noun emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
- maintainable2/5
maintainable
- adjective satellite capable of being maintained
- adjective satellite capable of being maintained
- ordains2/5
ordain
- verb order by virtue of superior authority; decree
enact.
- The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews
- the legislature enacted this law in 1985
- verb appoint to a clerical posts
ordinate; consecrate; order.
- he was ordained in the Church
- verb order by virtue of superior authority; decree
- dainties2/5
dainty
- noun something considered choice to eat
goody; kickshaw; delicacy; treat.
- adjective satellite affectedly dainty or refined
twee; prim; niminy-piminy; mincing.
- noun something considered choice to eat
- gainer2/5
gainer
- noun a person who gains weight
weight gainer.
- noun a person who gains (gains an advantage or gains profits)
- she was clearly the gainer in that exchange
- noun a person who gains weight
- daimon2/5
daimon
- noun an evil supernatural being
daemon; devil; demon; fiend.
- noun an evil supernatural being
- mosaicism2/5
mosaicism
- noun the condition in which an organism has two or more cell populations that differ in genetic makeup
- noun the condition in which an organism has two or more cell populations that differ in genetic makeup
- disclaiming2/5
disclaim
- verb renounce a legal claim or title to
- verb make a disclaimer about
- He disclaimed any responsibility
- verb renounce a legal claim or title to
- despairs2/5
despair
- noun a state in which all hope is lost or absent
desperation.
- in the depths of despair
- they were rescued from despair at the last minute
- courage born of desperation
- noun the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
- they moaned in despair and dismay
- one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair
- noun a state in which all hope is lost or absent
- railroading2/5
railroading
- noun the activity of designing and constructing and operating railroads
rail technology.
- verb compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
dragoon; railroad; sandbag.
- They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone
- noun the activity of designing and constructing and operating railroads
- foreordained2/5
foreordained
- adjective satellite established or prearranged unalterably
predestined; predestinate.
- his place in history was foreordained
- a sense of predestinate inevitability about it
- it seemed predestined since the beginning of the world
- verb foreordain by divine will or decree
foreordain; predestine; predestinate.
- adjective satellite established or prearranged unalterably
- acquaintanceship2/5
acquaintanceship
- noun a relationship less intimate than friendship
acquaintance.
- noun a relationship less intimate than friendship
- gainers2/5
gainer
- noun a person who gains weight
weight gainer.
- noun a person who gains (gains an advantage or gains profits)
- she was clearly the gainer in that exchange
- noun a person who gains weight
- lyonnais2/5
lyonnais
- noun a former province of east central France; now administered by Rhone-Alpes
- noun a former province of east central France; now administered by Rhone-Alpes
- paintbrushes2/5
paintbrush
- noun a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint)
- noun a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint)
- declaiming2/5
declaim
- verb recite in elocution
recite.
- verb speak against in an impassioned manner
inveigh.
- he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society
- verb recite in elocution
- retrained2/5
retrain
- verb teach new skills
- We must retrain the linguists who cannot find employment
- verb train again
- He is retraining to become an IT worker
- verb teach new skills
- maintainer2/5
maintainer
- noun someone who upholds or maintains
upholder; sustainer.
- firm upholders of tradition
- they are sustainers of the idea of democracy
- noun someone who upholds or maintains
- declaim2/5
declaim
- verb recite in elocution
recite.
- verb speak against in an impassioned manner
inveigh.
- he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society
- verb recite in elocution
- chamberlains2/5
chamberlain
- noun British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
Arthur Neville Chamberlain; Neville Chamberlain.
- noun the treasurer of a municipal corporation
- noun British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
- chairwoman2/5
chairwoman
- noun the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
president; chair; chairperson; chairman.
- address your remarks to the chairperson
- noun the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
- plaiting2/5
plait
- noun a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
twist; braid; tress.
- noun any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
pleat.
- noun a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
- taints2/5
taint
- noun the state of being contaminated
contamination.
- verb place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
sully; defile; corrupt; cloud.
- sully someone's reputation
- noun the state of being contaminated
- tailspin2/5
tailspin
- noun loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse
- noun rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
spin.
- noun loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse
- brainstormed2/5
brainstorm
- noun the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
insight; brainwave.
- verb try to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it
- noun the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
- maintainers2/5
maintainer
- noun someone who upholds or maintains
upholder; sustainer.
- firm upholders of tradition
- they are sustainers of the idea of democracy
- noun someone who upholds or maintains
- chieftainship2/5
chieftainship
- noun the position of chieftain
chieftaincy.
- noun the position of chieftain
- archaism2/5
archaism
- noun the use of an archaic expression
archaicism.
- noun the use of an archaic expression
- laius2/5
laius
- noun (Greek mythology) king of Thebes who was unwittingly killed by his son Oedipus
- noun (Greek mythology) king of Thebes who was unwittingly killed by his son Oedipus
- infotainment2/5
infotainment
- noun a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
documentary film; documentary; docudrama.
- noun a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
- appertain2/5
appertain
- verb be a part or attribute of
pertain.
- verb be a part or attribute of
- drainpipe2/5
drainpipe
- noun a pipe through which liquid is carried away
drain; waste pipe.
- noun a pipe through which liquid is carried away
- liaising2/5
liaise
- verb act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
mediate; intermediate; intercede; arbitrate.
- He interceded in the family dispute
- He mediated a settlement
- verb act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
- derailing2/5
derail
- verb cause to run off the tracks
- they had planned to derail the trains that carried atomic waste
- verb run off or leave the rails
jump.
- the train derailed because a cow was standing on the tracks
- verb cause to run off the tracks
- naiad2/5
naiad
- noun submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers; of fresh or brackish water
water nymph.
- noun (Greek mythology) a nymph of lakes and springs and rivers and fountains
- noun submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers; of fresh or brackish water
- abstainers2/5
abstainer
- noun someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
ascetic.
- noun a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages
abstinent; nondrinker.
- noun someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
- strainers2/5
strainer
- noun a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
- noun a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
- railcars2/5
railcar
- noun a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad
railroad car; car; railway car.
- three cars had jumped the rails
- noun a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad
- straightest2/5
straight
- noun a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
straight person; heterosexual person; heterosexual.
- noun a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
- noun a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
- stainer2/5
stainer
- noun a worker who stains (wood or fabric)
- noun a worker who stains (wood or fabric)
- appraises2/5
appraise
- verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
evaluate; measure; value; assess; valuate.
- I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
- access all the factors when taking a risk
- verb consider in a comprehensive way
survey.
- He appraised the situation carefully before acting
- verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- railcar2/5
railcar
- noun a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad
railroad car; car; railway car.
- three cars had jumped the rails
- noun a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad
- appertains2/5
appertain
- verb be a part or attribute of
pertain.
- verb be a part or attribute of
- baileys2/5
bailey
- noun United States singer (1918-1990)
Pearl Mae Bailey; Pearl Bailey.
- noun English lexicographer who was the first to treat etymology consistently; his work was used as a reference by Samuel Johnson (died in 1742)
Nathaniel Bailey; Nathan Bailey.
- noun United States singer (1918-1990)
- trailheads2/5
trailhead
- noun the beginning of a trail
trail head.
- noun the beginning of a trail
- hephaistos2/5
hephaistos
- noun (Greek mythology) the lame god of fire and metalworking in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Vulcan
Hephaestus.
- noun (Greek mythology) the lame god of fire and metalworking in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Vulcan
- plaints2/5
plaint
- noun (United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed
- noun a cry of sorrow and grief
wail; lamentation; lament.
- their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward
- noun (United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed
- archaisms2/5
archaism
- noun the use of an archaic expression
archaicism.
- noun the use of an archaic expression
- brainwash2/5
brainwash
- verb persuade completely, often through coercion
- The propaganda brainwashed many people
- verb submit to brainwashing; indoctrinate forcibly
- verb persuade completely, often through coercion
- waitressing2/5
waitress
- noun a woman waiter
- verb serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
wait.
- I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's
- noun a woman waiter
- reappraise2/5
reappraise
- verb appraise anew
- Homes in our town are reappraised every five years and taxes are increased accordingly
- verb appraise anew
- hebraism2/5
hebraism
A Hebrew idiom or custom; a peculiar expression or manner of speaking in the Hebrew language. Addison.
- repairmen2/5
repairman
- noun a skilled worker whose job is to repair things
maintenance man; service man.
- noun a skilled worker whose job is to repair things
- railroaded2/5
railroad
- noun line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
railway line; railway; railroad line; railway system.
- noun a line of track providing a runway for wheels
railroad track; railway.
- he walked along the railroad track
- noun line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
- armchairs2/5
armchair
- noun chair with a support on each side for arms
- noun chair with a support on each side for arms
- disrepair2/5
disrepair
- noun in need of repairs
- noun in need of repairs
- mountaineer2/5
mountaineer
- noun someone who climbs mountains
mountain climber.
- verb climb mountains for pleasure as a sport
- noun someone who climbs mountains
- solitaire2/5
solitaire
- noun a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
- noun extinct flightless bird related to the dodo
Pezophaps solitaria.
- noun a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
- appraisers2/5
appraiser
- noun one who estimates officially the worth or value or quality of things
valuator.
- noun one who determines authenticity (as of works of art) or who guarantees validity
authenticator.
- noun one who estimates officially the worth or value or quality of things
- villainy2/5
villainy
- noun the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior
villainousness.
- noun a criminal or vicious act
- noun the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior
- underpaid2/5
underpay
- verb pay too little
- verb pay too little
- painkillers2/5
painkiller
- noun a medicine used to relieve pain
analgesic; anodyne; pain pill.
- noun a medicine used to relieve pain
- raines2/5
rain
- noun water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
rainfall.
- noun drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
rainwater.
- noun water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
- valparaiso2/5
valparaiso
- noun the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile
- noun the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile
- painterly2/5
painterly
- adjective satellite having qualities unique to the art of painting
- adjective satellite having qualities unique to the art of painting
- rainstorm2/5
rainstorm
- noun a storm with rain
- noun a storm with rain
- entailment2/5
entailment
- noun something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
deduction; implication.
- his resignation had political implications
- noun something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
- hairstyles2/5
hairstyle
- noun the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
hairdo; coif; hair style; coiffure.
- noun the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
- flail2/5
flail
- noun an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
- verb give a thrashing to; beat hard
thrash; lam; thresh.
- noun an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
- entrained2/5
entrain
- verb board a train
- verb board a train
- doctrinaire2/5
doctrinaire
- noun a stubborn person of arbitrary or arrogant opinions
dogmatist.
- adjective satellite stubbornly insistent on theory without regard for practicality or suitability
- noun a stubborn person of arbitrary or arrogant opinions
- affaire2/5
affaire
- noun a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
affair; liaison; involvement; amour; intimacy.
- noun a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
- raisers2/5
raiser
- noun a bridge partner who increases the partner's bid
- noun someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil
agriculturalist; cultivator; grower; agriculturist.
- noun a bridge partner who increases the partner's bid
- gainsborough2/5
gainsborough
- noun English portrait and landscape painter (1727-1788)
Thomas Gainsborough.
- noun English portrait and landscape painter (1727-1788)
- arraigned2/5
arraign
- verb call before a court to answer an indictment
- verb accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy
- verb call before a court to answer an indictment
- waiving2/5
waive
- verb do without or cease to hold or adhere to
relinquish; foreswear; forego; forgo; dispense with.
- We are dispensing with formalities
- relinquish the old ideas
- verb lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
throw overboard; forego; forfeit; forgo; give up.
- you've forfeited your right to name your successor
- forfeited property
- verb do without or cease to hold or adhere to
- preordained2/5
preordain
- verb foreordain or determine beforehand
foreordain; predestine.
- verb foreordain or determine beforehand
- braised2/5
braised
- adjective satellite cooked by browning in fat and then simmering in a closed container
- verb cook in liquid
braise.
- braise beef
- adjective satellite cooked by browning in fat and then simmering in a closed container
- quatrain2/5
quatrain
- noun a stanza of four lines
- noun a stanza of four lines
- frailties2/5
frailty
- noun the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
valetudinarianism; debility; frailness; feebleness; infirmity.
- noun moral weakness
vice.
- noun the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
- sailboats2/5
sailboat
- noun a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
sailing boat.
- noun a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
- brainchild2/5
brainchild
- noun a product of your creative thinking and work
inspiration.
- he had little respect for the inspirations of other artists
- after years of work his brainchild was a tangible reality
- noun a product of your creative thinking and work
- astaire2/5
astaire
- noun United States dancer and cinema actor noted for his original and graceful tap dancing (1899-1987)
Fred Astaire.
- noun United States dancer and cinema actor noted for his original and graceful tap dancing (1899-1987)
- dovetail2/5
dovetail
- noun a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises
dovetail joint.
- verb fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail
- noun a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises
- fairytale2/5
fairytale
- noun a story about fairies; told to amuse children
fairy tale; fairy story.
- noun an interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse
cock-and-bull story; fairy tale; fairy story; song and dance.
- noun a story about fairies; told to amuse children
- voicemail2/5
voicemail
- noun a computerized system for answering and routing telephone calls; telephone messages can be recorded and stored and relayed
voice mail.
- noun a computerized system for answering and routing telephone calls; telephone messages can be recorded and stored and relayed
- algebraically2/5
algebraically
- adverb in an algebraic manner
- algebraically determined
- adverb in an algebraic manner
- plainness2/5
plainness
- noun the state of being unmixed with other material
- the plainness of vanilla ice cream
- noun clarity as a consequence of being perspicuous
perspicuity; perspicuousness.
- noun the state of being unmixed with other material
- repainted2/5
repaint
- verb paint again
- He repainted the same scenery many times during his life
- verb paint again
- He repainted the wall after the child smeared it with tomato sauce
- verb paint again
- mainsail2/5
mainsail
- noun the lowermost sail on the mainmast
- noun the lowermost sail on the mainmast
- tailgate2/5
tailgate
- noun a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
tailboard.
- verb follow at a dangerously close distance
- it is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle
- noun a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
- overlain2/5
overlie
- verb lie upon; lie on top of
- the granite overlies the older rocks
- verb kill by lying on
overlay.
- The sow overlay her piglets
- verb lie upon; lie on top of
- wraith2/5
wraith
- noun a mental representation of some haunting experience
ghost; spectre; shade; spook; specter.
- he looked like he had seen a ghost
- it aroused specters from his past
- noun a mental representation of some haunting experience
- waives2/5
waive
- verb do without or cease to hold or adhere to
relinquish; foreswear; forego; forgo; dispense with.
- We are dispensing with formalities
- relinquish the old ideas
- verb lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
throw overboard; forego; forfeit; forgo; give up.
- you've forfeited your right to name your successor
- forfeited property
- verb do without or cease to hold or adhere to
- handrail2/5
handrail
- noun a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
balusters; bannister; banister; balustrade.
- noun a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
- straitjacket2/5
straitjacket
- noun anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines
- they defected because Russian dance was in a straitjacket
- the government is operating in an economic straitjacket
- noun a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person
straightjacket.
- noun anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines
- chainsaw2/5
chainsaw
- noun portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain
chain saw.
- noun portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain
- hebraic2/5
hebraic
Of or pertaining to the Hebrews, or to the language of the Hebrews.
- wain2/5
wain
- noun large open farm wagon
- noun English writer (1925-1994)
John Wain; John Barrington Wain.
- noun large open farm wagon
- hairdo2/5
hairdo
- noun the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
hairstyle; coif; hair style; coiffure.
- noun the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
- attainder2/5
attainder
- noun cancellation of civil rights
civil death.
- noun cancellation of civil rights
- naira2/5
naira
- noun the basic unit of money in Nigeria
- noun the basic unit of money in Nigeria
- topsail2/5
topsail
- noun a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
- noun a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
- unobtainable2/5
unobtainable
- adjective satellite not capable of being obtained
untouchable; inaccessible; unprocurable.
- a rare work, today almost inaccessible
- timber is virtually unobtainable in the islands
- untouchable resources buried deep within the earth
- adjective satellite not capable of being obtained
- horsehair2/5
horsehair
- noun hair taken from the mane or tail of a horse
- noun a fabric made from fibers taken from the mane or tail of horses; used for upholstery
- noun hair taken from the mane or tail of a horse
- dairies2/5
dairy
- noun a farm where dairy products are produced
dairy farm.
- noun a farm where dairy products are produced
- overpaid2/5
- straitened2/5
straiten
- verb bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
distress.
- verb squeeze together
- verb bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
- blackmailing2/5
blackmail
- noun extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
- verb exert pressure on someone through threats
pressure; blackjack.
- noun extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
- dovetailed2/5
dovetail
- noun a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises
dovetail joint.
- verb fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail
- noun a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises
- unstained2/5
unstained
- adjective not stained
- An apron keeps his clothing unstained
- adjective satellite not having a coating of stain or varnish
unvarnished.
- adjective not stained
- mainspring2/5
mainspring
- noun the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism
- noun the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism
- quails2/5
quail
- noun flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
- noun small gallinaceous game birds
- noun flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
- quatrains2/5
quatrain
- noun a stanza of four lines
- noun a stanza of four lines
- dairying2/5
dairying
- noun the business of a dairy
dairy farming.
- noun the business of a dairy
- tamburlaine2/5
tamburlaine
- noun Mongolian ruler of Samarkand who led his nomadic hordes to conquer an area from Turkey to Mongolia (1336-1405)
Tamerlane; Timur Lenk; Timur.
- noun Mongolian ruler of Samarkand who led his nomadic hordes to conquer an area from Turkey to Mongolia (1336-1405)
- bloodstains2/5
bloodstain
- noun a discoloration caused by blood
- noun a discoloration caused by blood
- blackmailed2/5
blackmail
- noun extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
- verb exert pressure on someone through threats
pressure; blackjack.
- noun extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
- hairdressing2/5
hairdressing
- noun a toiletry for the hair
hair tonic; hair grease; hair oil.
- noun care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair
hair care; haircare.
- noun a toiletry for the hair
- raindrop2/5
raindrop
- noun a drop of rain
- noun a drop of rain
- handrails2/5
handrail
- noun a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
balusters; bannister; banister; balustrade.
- noun a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
- upbraided2/5
upbraid
- verb express criticism towards
reproach.
- The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior
- verb express criticism towards
- waistcoats2/5
waistcoat
- noun a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
vest.
- noun a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
- faints2/5
faint
- noun a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
swoon; deliquium; syncope.
- verb pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
swoon; pass out; conk.
- noun a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
- billionaires2/5
billionaire
- noun a very rich person whose material wealth is valued at more than a billion dollars
- noun a very rich person whose material wealth is valued at more than a billion dollars
- brumaire2/5
brumaire
The second month of the calendar adopted by the first French republic. It began thirty days after the autumnal equinox. See Vendemiaire .
- craigie2/5
craigie
- noun English lexicographer who was a joint editor of the Oxford English Dictionary (1872-1966)
Sir William Alexander Craigie; William A. Craigie.
- noun English lexicographer who was a joint editor of the Oxford English Dictionary (1872-1966)
- disdaining2/5
disdain
- noun lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
scorn; despite; contempt.
- he was held in contempt
- the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
- noun a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
condescension; patronage.
- noun lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
- repaint2/5
repaint
- verb paint again
- He repainted the same scenery many times during his life
- verb paint again
- He repainted the wall after the child smeared it with tomato sauce
- verb paint again
- gainsay2/5
gainsay
- verb take exception to
challenge; dispute.
- She challenged his claims
- verb take exception to
- mohair2/5
mohair
- noun fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
- noun fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
- complaisance2/5
complaisance
- noun a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
deference; obligingness; compliance; compliancy.
- noun a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
- dovetails2/5
dovetail
- noun a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises
dovetail joint.
- verb fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail
- noun a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises
- taillights2/5
taillight
- noun lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle
rear lamp; rear light; tail lamp.
- noun lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle
- faithlessness2/5
faithlessness
- noun unfaithfulness by virtue of being unreliable or treacherous
inconstancy; falseness; fickleness.
- noun unfaithfulness by virtue of being unreliable or treacherous
- painkiller2/5
painkiller
- noun a medicine used to relieve pain
analgesic; anodyne; pain pill.
- noun a medicine used to relieve pain
- hailstorm2/5
hailstorm
- noun a storm during which hail falls
- noun a storm during which hail falls
- guardrail2/5
guardrail
- noun a railing placed alongside a stairway or road for safety
safety rail.
- noun a railing placed alongside a stairway or road for safety
- taira2/5
taira
- noun long-tailed arboreal mustelid of Central America and South America
Eira barbara; tayra.
- noun long-tailed arboreal mustelid of Central America and South America
- brainpower2/5
brainpower
- noun mental ability
mental capacity; learning ability; mentality; brain; wit.
- he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
- noun mental ability
- repainting2/5
repaint
- verb paint again
- He repainted the same scenery many times during his life
- verb paint again
- He repainted the wall after the child smeared it with tomato sauce
- verb paint again
- baize2/5
baize
- noun a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables
- noun a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables
- disdains2/5
disdain
- noun lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
scorn; despite; contempt.
- he was held in contempt
- the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
- noun a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
condescension; patronage.
- noun lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
- blackmailer2/5
blackmailer
- noun a criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about them
extortionist; extortioner.
- noun a criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about them
- quailed2/5
quail
- noun flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
- noun small gallinaceous game birds
- noun flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
- bewail2/5
bewail
- verb regret strongly
bemoan; deplore; lament.
- I deplore this hostile action
- we lamented the loss of benefits
- verb regret strongly
- lackadaisical2/5
lackadaisical
- adjective satellite lacking spirit or liveliness
languorous; dreamy; languid.
- a lackadaisical attempt
- a languid mood
- a languid wave of the hand
- a hot languorous afternoon
- adjective satellite idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way
- she was annoyingly lackadaisical and impractical
- a...lackadaisical, spiritless young man-about-town"- P.G.Wodehouse
- adjective satellite lacking spirit or liveliness
- haiphong2/5
haiphong
- noun a port city in northern Vietnam; industrial center
- noun a port city in northern Vietnam; industrial center
- retailed2/5
retail
- noun the selling of goods to consumers; usually in small quantities and not for resale
- verb be sold at the retail level
- These gems retail at thousands of dollars each
- noun the selling of goods to consumers; usually in small quantities and not for resale
- topsails2/5
topsail
- noun a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
- noun a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
- wainscoting2/5
wainscoting
- noun a wainscoted wall (or wainscoted walls collectively)
wainscotting.
- noun wooden panels that can be used to line the walls of a room
wainscotting; wainscot.
- noun a wainscoted wall (or wainscoted walls collectively)
- nanaimo2/5
nanaimo
- noun a town in southwestern British Columbia on Vancouver Island to the west of Vancouver
- noun a town in southwestern British Columbia on Vancouver Island to the west of Vancouver
- suzerain2/5
suzerain
- noun a state exercising a degree of dominion over a dependent state especially in its foreign affairs
- noun a state exercising a degree of dominion over a dependent state especially in its foreign affairs
- unchained2/5
unchained
- adjective satellite not bound by shackles and chains
unshackled; untied; unfettered.
- verb remove the chains from
unchain.
- adjective satellite not bound by shackles and chains
- rainstorms2/5
rainstorm
- noun a storm with rain
- noun a storm with rain
- chatelaine2/5
chatelaine
- noun the mistress of a chateau or large country house
- noun a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc.
- noun the mistress of a chateau or large country house
- paise2/5
paisa
- noun a fractional monetary unit in Bangladesh and India and Nepal and Pakistan
- noun a fractional monetary unit in Bangladesh and India and Nepal and Pakistan
- bewailed2/5
bewail
- verb regret strongly
bemoan; deplore; lament.
- I deplore this hostile action
- we lamented the loss of benefits
- verb regret strongly
- fairing2/5
fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
funfair; carnival.
- noun gathering of producers to promote business
- world fair
- trade fair
- book fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
- traipsing2/5
traipse
- verb walk or tramp about
shlep.
- verb walk or tramp about
- upbraid2/5
upbraid
- verb express criticism towards
reproach.
- The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior
- verb express criticism towards
- entailments2/5
entailment
- noun something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
deduction; implication.
- his resignation had political implications
- noun something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
- raincoats2/5
raincoat
- noun a water-resistant coat
waterproof.
- noun a water-resistant coat
- bailor2/5
bailor
- noun the person who delivers personal property (goods or money) in trust to the bailee in a bailment
- noun the person who delivers personal property (goods or money) in trust to the bailee in a bailment
- trailblazer2/5
trailblazer
- noun someone who marks a trail by leaving blazes on trees
- noun someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
pioneer; groundbreaker; innovator.
- noun someone who marks a trail by leaving blazes on trees
- abstains2/5
abstain
- verb refrain from voting
- verb choose not to consume
desist; refrain.
- I abstain from alcohol
- verb refrain from voting
- bewailing2/5
bewail
- verb regret strongly
bemoan; deplore; lament.
- I deplore this hostile action
- we lamented the loss of benefits
- verb regret strongly
- bloodstain2/5
bloodstain
- noun a discoloration caused by blood
- noun a discoloration caused by blood
- portraitist2/5
portraitist
- noun a painter or drawer of portraits
limner; portrayer; portrait painter.
- noun a painter or drawer of portraits
- fantail2/5
fantail
- noun an overhang consisting of the fan-shaped part of the deck extending aft of the sternpost of a ship
- noun an overhang consisting of the fan-shaped part of the deck extending aft of the sternpost of a ship
- railhead2/5
railhead
- noun a railroad depot in a theater of operations where military supplies are unloaded for distribution
- noun the end of the completed track on an unfinished railway
- noun a railroad depot in a theater of operations where military supplies are unloaded for distribution
- maracaibo2/5
maracaibo
- noun a port city in northwestern Venezuela; a major oil center
- noun a port city in northwestern Venezuela; a major oil center
- wraiths2/5
wraith
- noun a mental representation of some haunting experience
ghost; spectre; shade; spook; specter.
- he looked like he had seen a ghost
- it aroused specters from his past
- noun a mental representation of some haunting experience
- fairytales2/5
fairytale
- noun a story about fairies; told to amuse children
fairy tale; fairy story.
- noun an interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse
cock-and-bull story; fairy tale; fairy story; song and dance.
- noun a story about fairies; told to amuse children
- naismith2/5
naismith
- noun United States educator (born in Canada) who invented the game of basketball (1861-1939)
James Naismith.
- noun United States educator (born in Canada) who invented the game of basketball (1861-1939)
- eyestrain2/5
eyestrain
- noun a tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem
asthenopia.
- noun a tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem
- tainting2/5
taint
- noun the state of being contaminated
contamination.
- verb place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
sully; defile; corrupt; cloud.
- sully someone's reputation
- noun the state of being contaminated
- foresail2/5
foresail
- noun the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
- noun the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
- legerdemain2/5
legerdemain
- noun an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
magic; thaumaturgy; conjuring trick; trick; deception; conjuration; magic trick; illusion.
- noun an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
- lachaise2/5
lachaise
- noun United States sculptor (born in France) noted for his large nude figures (1882-1935)
Gaston Lachaise.
- noun United States sculptor (born in France) noted for his large nude figures (1882-1935)
- reacquainted2/5
reacquaint
- verb familiarize anew
- We reacquainted ourselves with this technique
- verb familiarize anew
- hollandaise2/5
hollandaise
- noun eggs and butter with lemon juice
- noun eggs and butter with lemon juice
- gainsaid2/5
gainsay
- verb take exception to
challenge; dispute.
- She challenged his claims
- verb take exception to
- upbraiding2/5
upbraiding
- noun a severe scolding
going-over; dressing down; castigation; earful; bawling out; chewing out.
- verb express criticism towards
upbraid; reproach.
- The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior
- noun a severe scolding
- graining2/5
graining
- noun a texture like that of wood
woodgraining.
- verb thoroughly work in
grain; ingrain.
- His hands were grained with dirt
- noun a texture like that of wood
- chait2/5
chait
- noun the first Hindu calendar month (corresponding to March in the Gregorian calendar)
Caitra.
- noun the first Hindu calendar month (corresponding to March in the Gregorian calendar)
- wailers2/5
wailer
- noun a mourner who utters long loud high-pitched cries
- noun a mourner who utters long loud high-pitched cries
- trailblazers2/5
trailblazer
- noun someone who marks a trail by leaving blazes on trees
- noun someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
pioneer; groundbreaker; innovator.
- noun someone who marks a trail by leaving blazes on trees
- attainted2/5
attaint
- verb bring shame or dishonor upon
disgrace; dishonour; dishonor; shame.
- he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime
- verb condemn by attainder
- the man was attainted
- verb bring shame or dishonor upon
- overstrained2/5
overstrain
- noun too much strain
- verb strain excessively
overextend.
- He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment
- noun too much strain
- plaids2/5
plaid
- noun a cloth having a crisscross design
tartan.
- noun a cloth having a crisscross design
- curtails2/5
curtail
- verb place restrictions on
restrict; curb; cut back.
- curtail drinking in school
- verb terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
cut short; clip.
- My speech was cut short
- Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries
- verb place restrictions on
- swains2/5
swain
- noun a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman
beau; fellow; young man; boyfriend.
- if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked
- noun a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman
- naif2/5
naif
- noun a naive or inexperienced person
- adjective marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience
naive.
- a teenager's naive ignorance of life
- the naive assumption that things can only get better
- this naive simple creature with wide friendly eyes so eager to believe appearances
- noun a naive or inexperienced person
- vaishnavism2/5
vaishnavism
The worship of Vishnu.
- maidenhood2/5
maidenhood
- noun the childhood of a girl
girlhood; maidhood.
- noun the childhood of a girl
- vaisya2/5
vaisya
- noun the third of the four varnas: the commoners or yeoman farmers or mercantile and professional category
- noun a member of the mercantile and professional Hindu caste; the third of the four main castes
- noun the third of the four varnas: the commoners or yeoman farmers or mercantile and professional category
- complainer2/5
complainer
- noun a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
squawker; moaner; sniveller; crybaby; whiner; grumbler; bellyacher.
- noun a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
- derain2/5
derain
(Old Law) To prove or to refute by proof; to clear (one's self). Obs.
- mithraism2/5
mithraism
- noun ancient Persian religion; popular among Romans during first three centuries a.d.
Mithraicism.
- noun ancient Persian religion; popular among Romans during first three centuries a.d.
- hairdos2/5
hairdo
- noun the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
hairstyle; coif; hair style; coiffure.
- noun the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
- entrain2/5
entrain
- verb board a train
- verb board a train
- railwaymen2/5
railwayman
- noun an employee of a railroad
railway man; railroader; trainman; railroad man.
- noun an employee of a railroad
- complainers2/5
complainer
- noun a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
squawker; moaner; sniveller; crybaby; whiner; grumbler; bellyacher.
- noun a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
- mortmain2/5
mortmain
- noun real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation)
dead hand.
- noun the oppressive influence of past events or decisions
dead hand of the past; dead hand.
- noun real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation)
- bargainers2/5
bargainer
- noun someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
trader; monger; dealer.
- noun negotiator of the terms of a transaction
- he is a hard bargainer
- noun someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
- dovetailing2/5
dovetail
- noun a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises
dovetail joint.
- verb fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail
- noun a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises
- braising2/5
braising
- noun cooking slowly in fat in a closed pot with little moisture
- verb cook in liquid
braise.
- braise beef
- noun cooking slowly in fat in a closed pot with little moisture
- gaieties2/5
gaiety
- noun a gay feeling
merriment.
- noun a festive merry feeling
playfulness.
- noun a gay feeling
- vaisnavism2/5
vaisnavism
- noun Hindu sect worshiping of Vishnu
Vaishnavism.
- noun worship of Vishnu one of the 3 chief gods of the Hindu pantheon
Vaishnavism; Vishnuism.
- noun Hindu sect worshiping of Vishnu
- gainsaying2/5
gainsay
- verb take exception to
challenge; dispute.
- She challenged his claims
- verb take exception to
- sailcloth2/5
sailcloth
- noun a strong fabric (such as cotton canvas) used for making sails and tents
- noun a strong fabric (such as cotton canvas) used for making sails and tents
- guardrails2/5
guardrail
- noun a railing placed alongside a stairway or road for safety
safety rail.
- noun a railing placed alongside a stairway or road for safety
- enchained2/5
enchained
- adjective satellite bound with chains
chained.
- enchained demons strained in anger to gnaw on his bones
- prisoners in chains
- verb restrain or bind with chains
enchain.
- adjective satellite bound with chains
- brainwave2/5
brainwave
- noun (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
brain wave; cortical potential.
- noun the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
insight; brainstorm.
- noun (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
- chainsaws2/5
chainsaw
- noun portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain
chain saw.
- noun portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain
- traipsed2/5
traipse
- verb walk or tramp about
shlep.
- verb walk or tramp about
- entraining2/5
entrain
- verb board a train
- verb board a train
- hairlike2/5
hairlike
- adjective satellite long and slender with a very small internal diameter
capillary.
- a capillary tube
- adjective satellite long and slender with a very small internal diameter
- flails2/5
flail
- noun an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
- verb give a thrashing to; beat hard
thrash; lam; thresh.
- noun an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
- tailpiece2/5
tailpiece
- noun appendage added to extend the length of something
- noun appendage added to extend the length of something
- straightjacket2/5
straightjacket
- noun a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person
straitjacket.
- noun a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person
- arraign2/5
arraign
- verb call before a court to answer an indictment
- verb accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy
- verb call before a court to answer an indictment
- rainmaking2/5
rainmaking
- noun activity intended to produce rain
- noun activity intended to produce rain
- taffrail2/5
taffrail
- noun the railing around the stern of a ship
- noun the railing around the stern of a ship
- clairvoyant2/5
clairvoyant
- noun someone who has the power of clairvoyance
- adjective satellite perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses
- noun someone who has the power of clairvoyance
- ungainly2/5
ungainly
- adjective satellite lacking grace in movement or posture
clumsy; gawky; unwieldy; clunky.
- a gawky lad with long ungainly legs
- clumsy fingers
- what an ungainly creature a giraffe is
- heaved his unwieldy figure out of his chair
- adjective satellite difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
clumsy; bunglesome; awkward.
- an awkward bundle to carry
- a load of bunglesome paraphernalia
- clumsy wooden shoes
- the cello, a rather ungainly instrument for a girl
- adjective satellite lacking grace in movement or posture
- grainger2/5
grainger
- noun United States composer (born in Australia) who lived in London and collected English folk songs (1882-1961)
George Percy Aldridge Grainger; Percy Aldridge Grainger; Percy Grainger.
- noun United States composer (born in Australia) who lived in London and collected English folk songs (1882-1961)
- nsaid2/5
nsaid
- noun an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory.
- NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes
- noun an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids
- gainful2/5
gainful
- adjective satellite yielding a fair profit
paying; paid.
- adjective satellite yielding a fair profit
- rainier2/5
rainy
- adjective satellite (of weather) wet by periods of rain
showery.
- showery weather
- rainy days
- adjective satellite (of weather) wet by periods of rain
- brained2/5
brain
- noun that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
encephalon.
- noun mental ability
mental capacity; learning ability; mentality; brainpower; wit.
- he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
- noun that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
- untainted2/5
untainted
- adjective satellite (of reputation) free from blemishes
unsullied; stainless; untarnished; unstained.
- his unsullied name
- an untarnished reputation
- adjective satellite (of reputation) free from blemishes
- unavailing2/5
unavailing
- adjective satellite producing no result or effect
otiose; ineffectual; futile.
- a futile effort
- the therapy was ineffectual
- an otiose undertaking
- an unavailing attempt
- adjective satellite producing no result or effect
- dail2/5
dail
- noun the lower house of the parliament of the Irish Republic
Dail Eireann.
- noun the lower house of the parliament of the Irish Republic
- floodplains2/5
floodplain
- noun a low plain adjacent to a river that is formed chiefly of river sediment and is subject to flooding
flood plain.
- noun a low plain adjacent to a river that is formed chiefly of river sediment and is subject to flooding
- housemaid2/5
housemaid
- noun a female domestic
maid; maidservant; amah.
- noun a female domestic
- bloodstained2/5
bloodstained
- adjective satellite covered with blood
gory.
- a bloodstained shirt
- a gory dagger
- adjective satellite covered with blood
- mailman2/5
mailman
- noun a man who delivers the mail
mail carrier; letter carrier; postman; carrier.
- noun a man who delivers the mail
- upraised2/5
upraised
- adjective satellite held up in the air
lifted.
- stood with arms upraised
- her upraised flag
- verb cause to become alive again
resurrect; raise; upraise.
- raise from the dead
- Slavery is already dead, and cannot be resurrected
- Upraising ghosts
- adjective satellite held up in the air
- fairyland2/5
fairyland
- noun something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)
fantasy world; phantasy world.
- noun the enchanted realm of fairies
faerie; faery.
- noun something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)
- handmaid2/5
handmaid
- noun in a subordinate position
servant; handmaiden.
- theology should be the handmaiden of ethics
- the state cannot be a servant of the church
- noun a personal maid or female attendant
handmaiden.
- noun in a subordinate position
- haircuts2/5
haircut
- noun the style in which hair has been cut
- noun the act of cutting the hair
- noun the style in which hair has been cut
- apollinaire2/5
apollinaire
- noun French poet; precursor of surrealism (1880-1918)
Guillaume Apollinaire; Wilhelm Apollinaris de Kostrowitzki.
- noun French poet; precursor of surrealism (1880-1918)
- mermaids2/5
mermaid
- noun half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
- noun half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
- baikal2/5
baikal
- noun the largest freshwater lake in Asia or Europe and the deepest lake in the world
Lake Baykal; Baykal; Lake Baikal.
- noun the largest freshwater lake in Asia or Europe and the deepest lake in the world
- haida2/5
haida
- noun a member of a seafaring group of North American Indians who lived on the Pacific coast of British Columbia and southwestern Alaska
- noun the Na-Dene language of the Haida
- noun a member of a seafaring group of North American Indians who lived on the Pacific coast of British Columbia and southwestern Alaska
- unexplainable2/5
unexplainable
- adjective satellite not to be accounted for or explained
unaccountable.
- perceptible only as unaccountable influences that hinder progress
- an unexplainable fear
- adjective satellite not to be accounted for or explained
- maidservant2/5
maidservant
- noun a female domestic
housemaid; maid; amah.
- noun a female domestic
- extraordinaire2/5
extraordinaire
- adjective satellite extraordinary in a particular capacity
- a woodworker extraordinaire
- a self-starter extraordinaire
- adjective satellite extraordinary in a particular capacity
- waif2/5
waif
- noun a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
street child.
- street children beg or steal in order to survive
- noun a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
- moraines2/5
moraine
- noun accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
- noun accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
- verlaine2/5
verlaine
- noun French symbolist poet (1844-1896)
Paul Verlaine.
- noun French symbolist poet (1844-1896)
- pigtail2/5
pigtail
- noun a plait of braided hair
- noun a plait of braided hair
- barmaid2/5
barmaid
- noun a female bartender
- noun a female bartender
- handmaiden2/5
handmaiden
- noun in a subordinate position
servant; handmaid.
- theology should be the handmaiden of ethics
- the state cannot be a servant of the church
- noun a personal maid or female attendant
handmaid.
- noun in a subordinate position
- flailed2/5
flail
- noun an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
- verb give a thrashing to; beat hard
thrash; lam; thresh.
- noun an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
- mainstays2/5
mainstay
- noun a prominent supporter
pillar.
- he is a pillar of the community
- noun a central cohesive source of support and stability
backbone; linchpin; lynchpin; keystone; anchor.
- faith is his anchor
- the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money
- he is the linchpin of this firm
- noun a prominent supporter
- pigtails2/5
pigtail
- noun a plait of braided hair
- noun a plait of braided hair
- bailment2/5
bailment
- noun the delivery of personal property in trust by the bailor to the bailee
- noun the delivery of personal property in trust by the bailor to the bailee
- crosshairs2/5
crosshairs
- noun a center of interest
- the war on terrorism has put Saddam Hussein in the crosshairs
- noun a center of interest
- hairpins2/5
hairpin
- noun a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place
- noun a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place
- millais2/5
millais
- noun Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1829-1896)
Sir John Everett Millais.
- noun Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1829-1896)
- debonair2/5
debonair
- adjective satellite having a sophisticated charm
suave; debonnaire; debonaire.
- a debonair gentleman
- adjective satellite having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air
chipper; debonaire; jaunty.
- looking chipper, like a man...diverted by his own wit"- Frances G. Patton
- life that is gay, brisk, and debonair"- H.M.Reynolds
- walked with a jaunty step
- a jaunty optimist
- adjective satellite having a sophisticated charm
- mainmast2/5
mainmast
- noun the chief mast of a sailing vessel with two or more masts
- noun the chief mast of a sailing vessel with two or more masts
- vaishnava2/5
vaishnava
(Hindoo Myth.) A worshiper of the god Vishnu in any of his incarnations.
- toenail2/5
toenail
- noun the nail at the end of a toe
- verb drive obliquely
toe.
- toe a nail
- noun the nail at the end of a toe
- straightedge2/5
straightedge
- noun hand tool consisting of a flat rigid rectangular bar (metal or wood) that can be used to draw straight lines (or test their straightness)
- noun hand tool consisting of a flat rigid rectangular bar (metal or wood) that can be used to draw straight lines (or test their straightness)
- hairbrush2/5
hairbrush
- noun a brush used to groom a person's hair
- noun a brush used to groom a person's hair
- hailstones2/5
hailstone
- noun small pellet of ice that falls during a hailstorm
- noun small pellet of ice that falls during a hailstorm
- monorail2/5
monorail
- noun a railway having a single track
- noun a railway having a single track
- bairn2/5
bairn
- noun a child: son or daughter
- noun a child: son or daughter
- brainless2/5
brainless
- adjective satellite not using intelligence
headless.
- adjective satellite not using intelligence
- brainy2/5
brainy
- adjective satellite having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
brilliant; smart as a whip.
- some men dislike brainy women
- a brilliant mind
- a brilliant solution to the problem
- adjective satellite having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
- lemaitre2/5
lemaitre
- noun Belgian cosmologist who proposed the big-bang theory of the origin of the universe (1894-1966)
Georges Henri Lemaitre; Edouard Lemaitre.
- noun Belgian cosmologist who proposed the big-bang theory of the origin of the universe (1894-1966)
- gaiters2/5
gaiter
- noun a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
spat.
- noun a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides
- noun a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
- maintenon2/5
maintenon
- noun French consort of Louis XIV who secretly married the king after the death of his first wife (1635-1719)
Marquise de Maintenon; Francoise d'Aubigne; Madame de Maintenon.
- noun French consort of Louis XIV who secretly married the king after the death of his first wife (1635-1719)
- mainstreamed2/5
mainstreamed
- adjective satellite (of the handicapped) placed in regular school classes
- adjective satellite (of the handicapped) placed in regular school classes
- saintliness2/5
saintliness
- noun the quality of resembling a saint
- noun the quality of resembling a saint
- ismaili2/5
ismaili
- noun an adherent of Ismailism; a member of the Ismaili branch of Shiism
Ismailian.
- adjective of or relating to a branch of Shiism that is noted for its esoteric philosophy
- noun an adherent of Ismailism; a member of the Ismaili branch of Shiism
- coattails2/5
coattail
- noun the loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist
- noun the loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist
- vainglory2/5
vainglory
- noun outspoken conceit
boastfulness.
- noun outspoken conceit
- complaisant2/5
complaisant
- adjective satellite showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
obliging.
- to close one's eyes like a complaisant husband whose wife has taken a lover
- the obliging waiter was in no hurry for us to leave
- adjective satellite showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
- waifs2/5
waif
- noun a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
street child.
- street children beg or steal in order to survive
- noun a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
- praia2/5
praia
- noun the capital of Cape Verde on Sao Tiago Island
capital of Cape Verde; Cidade de Praia.
- noun the capital of Cape Verde on Sao Tiago Island
- bairns2/5
bairn
- noun a child: son or daughter
- noun a child: son or daughter
- blain2/5
blain
- noun an inflammatory swelling or sore
- noun an inflammatory swelling or sore
- straightforwardness2/5
straightforwardness
- noun the quality of being direct and straightforward
downrightness.
- what some people take for rudeness is really straightforwardness
- noun without hypocrisy
singleness.
- the singleness of his motives could not be questioned
- noun the quality of being direct and straightforward
- karaites2/5
karaite
(Eccl. Hist.) A sect of Jews who adhere closely to the letter of the Scriptures, rejecting the oral law, and allowing the Talmud no binding authority; -- opposed to the Rabbinists .
- polonaise2/5
polonaise
- noun a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt
- noun a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt
- concessionaires2/5
concessionaire
- noun someone who holds or operates a concession
concessioner.
- noun someone who holds or operates a concession
- housemaids2/5
housemaid
- noun a female domestic
maid; maidservant; amah.
- noun a female domestic
- geraint2/5
geraint
- noun (Arthurian legend) one of the knights of the Round Table
Sir Geraint.
- noun (Arthurian legend) one of the knights of the Round Table
- handmaidens2/5
handmaiden
- noun in a subordinate position
servant; handmaid.
- theology should be the handmaiden of ethics
- the state cannot be a servant of the church
- noun a personal maid or female attendant
handmaid.
- noun in a subordinate position
- concessionaire2/5
concessionaire
- noun someone who holds or operates a concession
concessioner.
- noun someone who holds or operates a concession
- maidservants2/5
maidservant
- noun a female domestic
housemaid; maid; amah.
- noun a female domestic
- kuwaitis2/5
kuwaiti
- noun a native or inhabitant of Kuwait
- adjective of or relating to the kingdom of Kuwait or its people
- Kuwaiti ports
- noun a native or inhabitant of Kuwait
- wainscot2/5
wainscot
- noun panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall
dado.
- noun wooden panels that can be used to line the walls of a room
wainscoting; wainscotting.
- noun panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall
- maidenly2/5
maidenly
- adjective satellite befitting or characteristic of a maiden
maidenlike.
- a maidenly blush
- adjective satellite befitting or characteristic of a maiden
- rainmaker2/5
rainmaker
- noun executive who is very successful in bringing in business to his company or firm
- noun American Indian medicine man who attempt to make it rain
- noun executive who is very successful in bringing in business to his company or firm
- cottontail2/5
cottontail
- noun common small rabbit of North America having greyish or brownish fur and a tail with a white underside; a host for Ixodes pacificus and Ixodes scapularis (Lyme disease ticks)
cottontail rabbit; wood rabbit.
- noun common small rabbit of North America having greyish or brownish fur and a tail with a white underside; a host for Ixodes pacificus and Ixodes scapularis (Lyme disease ticks)
- flecainide2/5
flecainide
- noun oral antiarrhythmic medication (trade name Tambocor) used as a last resort in treating arrhythmias; increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients
Tambocor.
- noun oral antiarrhythmic medication (trade name Tambocor) used as a last resort in treating arrhythmias; increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients
- altaic2/5
altaic
Of or pertaining to the Altai, a mountain chain in Central Asia.
- mishnaic2/5
mishnaic
- adjective of or relating to the Mishna (the first part of the Talmud)
- adjective of or relating to the Mishna (the first part of the Talmud)
- tailpipe2/5
tailpipe
- noun a pipe carrying fumes from the muffler to the rear of a car
- noun a pipe carrying fumes from the muffler to the rear of a car
- rainfalls2/5
rainfall
- noun water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
rain.
- noun water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
- vervain2/5
vervain
- noun any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers
verbena.
- noun any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers
- handmaids2/5
handmaid
- noun in a subordinate position
servant; handmaiden.
- theology should be the handmaiden of ethics
- the state cannot be a servant of the church
- noun a personal maid or female attendant
handmaiden.
- noun in a subordinate position
- dairyman2/5
dairyman
- noun the owner or manager of a dairy
dairy farmer.
- noun a man who works in a dairy
- noun the owner or manager of a dairy
- bonaire2/5
bonaire
- noun a popular island resort in the Netherlands Antilles
- noun a popular island resort in the Netherlands Antilles
- apotropaic2/5
apotropaic
- adjective satellite having the power to prevent evil or bad luck
- adjective satellite having the power to prevent evil or bad luck
- mithraic2/5
mithraic
- adjective of or relating to Mithraism or its god
mithraistic.
- adjective of or relating to Mithraism or its god
- paintball2/5
paintball
- noun a capsule filled with water-soluble dye used as a projectile in playing the game of paintball
- noun a game that simulates military combat; players on one team try to eliminate players on the opposing team by shooting capsules of paint at them
- noun a capsule filled with water-soluble dye used as a projectile in playing the game of paintball
- ismailis2/5
ismaili
- noun an adherent of Ismailism; a member of the Ismaili branch of Shiism
Ismailian.
- adjective of or relating to a branch of Shiism that is noted for its esoteric philosophy
- noun an adherent of Ismailism; a member of the Ismaili branch of Shiism
- taiyuan2/5
taiyuan
- noun an ancient city in northeastern China noted for coal mining and steel production
- noun an ancient city in northeastern China noted for coal mining and steel production
- plainsong2/5
plainsong
- noun a liturgical chant of the Roman Catholic Church
plainchant; Gregorian chant.
- noun a liturgical chant of the Roman Catholic Church
- dadaism2/5
dadaism
- noun a nihilistic art movement (especially in painting) that flourished in Europe early in the 20th century; based on irrationality and negation of the accepted laws of beauty
dada.
- noun a nihilistic art movement (especially in painting) that flourished in Europe early in the 20th century; based on irrationality and negation of the accepted laws of beauty
- fainthearted2/5
fainthearted
- adjective satellite lacking conviction or boldness or courage
faint-hearted; faint; timid.
- faint heart ne'er won fair lady
- adjective satellite lacking conviction or boldness or courage
- harebrained2/5
harebrained
- adjective satellite very foolish
insane; mad.
- harebrained ideas
- took insane risks behind the wheel
- a completely mad scheme to build a bridge between two mountains
- adjective satellite very foolish
- saida2/5
saida
- noun the main city of ancient Phoenicia
Sayda; Sidon.
- noun the main city of ancient Phoenicia
- clairvoyants2/5
clairvoyant
- noun someone who has the power of clairvoyance
- adjective satellite perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses
- noun someone who has the power of clairvoyance
- tais2/5
tai
- noun a native or inhabitant of Thailand
Siamese; Thai.
- noun the most widespread and best known of the Kadai family of languages
- noun a native or inhabitant of Thailand
- plained2/5
plain
- noun extensive tract of level open land
champaign; field.
- they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain
- he longed for the fields of his youth
- noun a basic knitting stitch
plain stitch; knit; knit stitch.
- noun extensive tract of level open land
- staysail2/5
staysail
- noun a fore-and-aft sail set on a stay (as between two masts)
- noun a fore-and-aft sail set on a stay (as between two masts)
- unclaimed2/5
unclaimed
- adjective satellite not claimed or called for by an owner or assignee
- unclaimed luggage
- adjective satellite not claimed or called for by an owner or assignee
- capsaicin2/5
capsaicin
- noun colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno
- noun colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno
- maia2/5
maia
(Zoöl.) (a) A genus of spider crabs, including the common European species ( Maia squinado ).(b) A beautiful American bombycid moth ( Eucronia maia ).
- maitreya2/5
maitreya
- noun the Bodhisattva who is to appear as a Buddha 5000 years after the death of Gautama
- noun the Bodhisattva who is to appear as a Buddha 5000 years after the death of Gautama
- paiute2/5
paiute
- noun a member of either of two Shoshonean peoples (northern Paiute and southern Paiute) related to the Aztecs and living in the southwestern United States
Piute.
- noun the Shoshonean language spoken by the Paiute
- noun a member of either of two Shoshonean peoples (northern Paiute and southern Paiute) related to the Aztecs and living in the southwestern United States
- disdainfully2/5
disdainfully
- adverb in a proud and domineering manner
cavalierly.
- he treated his staff cavalierly
- adverb without respect; in a disdainful manner
contemptuously; contumeliously; scornfully.
- she spoke of him contemptuously
- adverb in a proud and domineering manner
- plantains2/5
plantain
- noun any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally
- noun a banana tree bearing hanging clusters of edible angular greenish starchy fruits; tropics and subtropics
Musa paradisiaca; plantain tree.
- noun any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally
- waistline2/5
waistline
- noun the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
waist.
- noun the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
- jamaicans2/5
jamaican
- noun a native or inhabitant of Jamaica
- adjective of or relating to Jamaica (the island or the country) or to its inhabitants
- Jamaican rum
- the Jamaican Prime Minister
- noun a native or inhabitant of Jamaica
- daintily2/5
daintily
- adverb in a refined manner
- she nibbled daintily at her cake
- adverb in a delicate manner
- the invitation cards were written up daintily in white and gold
- adverb in a refined manner
- explainable2/5
explainable
- adjective satellite capable of being understood
interpretable.
- explainable phenomena
- adjective satellite capable of being understood
- chambermaid2/5
chambermaid
- noun a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)
fille de chambre.
- noun a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)
- maidenhead2/5
maidenhead
- noun a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin
virginal membrane; hymen.
- noun a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin
- azerbaijani2/5
azerbaijani
- noun a native or inhabitant of Azerbaijan
- noun the Turkic language spoken by the Azerbaijani
- noun a native or inhabitant of Azerbaijan
- hindbrain2/5
hindbrain
- noun the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem
rhombencephalon.
- noun the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem
- gainfully2/5
gainfully
- adverb in a gainful way
- are you gainfully employed now?
- adverb in a gainful way
- bougainvillea2/5
bougainvillea
- noun any of several South American ornamental woody vines of the genus Bougainvillea having brilliant red or purple flower bracts; widely grown in warm regions
- noun any of several South American ornamental woody vines of the genus Bougainvillea having brilliant red or purple flower bracts; widely grown in warm regions
- pharisaic2/5
pharisaic
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
self-righteous; sanctimonious; holier-than-thou; pietistic; pharisaical; pietistical.
- a sickening sanctimonious smile
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
- raillery2/5
raillery
- noun light teasing repartee
banter; give-and-take; backchat.
- noun light teasing repartee
- whitetail2/5
whitetail
- noun common North American deer; tail has a white underside
Odocoileus Virginianus; white tail; white-tailed deer; Virginia deer; whitetail deer.
- noun common North American deer; tail has a white underside
- procaine2/5
procaine
- noun a white crystalline powder (trade name Ethocaine) administered near nerves as a local anesthetic in dentistry and medicine
Ethocaine.
- noun a white crystalline powder (trade name Ethocaine) administered near nerves as a local anesthetic in dentistry and medicine
- betaine2/5
betaine
- noun a sweet tasting alkaloid that occurs in sugar beets
- noun a sweet tasting alkaloid that occurs in sugar beets
- paiutes2/5
paiute
- noun a member of either of two Shoshonean peoples (northern Paiute and southern Paiute) related to the Aztecs and living in the southwestern United States
Piute.
- noun the Shoshonean language spoken by the Paiute
- noun a member of either of two Shoshonean peoples (northern Paiute and southern Paiute) related to the Aztecs and living in the southwestern United States
- parfait2/5
parfait
- noun layers of ice cream and syrup and whipped cream
- noun layers of ice cream and syrup and whipped cream
- mountainsides2/5
mountainside
- noun the side or slope of a mountain
versant.
- conifer forests cover the eastern versant
- noun the side or slope of a mountain
- uncomplaining2/5
uncomplaining
- adjective not complaining
- uncomplaining courage
- adjective not complaining
- beaujolais2/5
beaujolais
- noun dry fruity light red wine drunk within a few months after it is made; from the Beaujolais district in southeastern France
- noun dry fruity light red wine drunk within a few months after it is made; from the Beaujolais district in southeastern France
- eudaimonia2/5
eudaimonia
- noun a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
eudaemonia; wellbeing; well-being; welfare; upbeat.
- the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles
- noun a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
- vainglorious2/5
vainglorious
- adjective satellite feeling self-importance
big; swelled.
- too big for his britches
- had a swelled head
- he was swelled with pride
- adjective satellite feeling self-importance
- shirtwaist2/5
shirtwaist
- noun a blouse with buttons down the front
shirtwaister.
- in Britain they call a shirtwaist a shirtwaister
- noun a blouse with buttons down the front
- swallowtail2/5
swallowtail
- noun a man's full-dress jacket with two long tapering tails at the back
swallow-tailed coat; morning coat.
- noun a man's full-dress jacket with two long tapering tails at the back
- porcelains2/5
porcelain
- noun ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
- noun ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
- altair2/5
altair
- noun double star 15.7 light years from Earth; the brightest star in the Aquila constellation
- noun double star 15.7 light years from Earth; the brightest star in the Aquila constellation
- papain2/5
papain
- noun a proteolytic enzyme obtained from the unripe papaya; used as a meat tenderizer
- noun a proteolytic enzyme obtained from the unripe papaya; used as a meat tenderizer
- milkmaid2/5
milkmaid
- noun a woman who works in a dairy
dairymaid.
- noun a woman who works in a dairy
- quaintness2/5
quaintness
- noun the quality of being quaint and old-fashioned; its quaintness was appealing"
- she liked the old cottage
- noun strangeness as a consequence of being old fashioned
- some words in her dialect had a charming quaintness
- noun the quality of being quaint and old-fashioned; its quaintness was appealing"
- lairs2/5
lair
- noun the habitation of wild animals
den.
- noun the habitation of wild animals
- trochaic2/5
trochaic
- adjective of or consisting of trochees
- trochaic dactyl
- adjective of or consisting of trochees
- lairds2/5
- prosaically2/5
prosaically
- adverb in a matter-of-fact manner
unimaginatively.
- I applied my attention prosaically to my routine
- adverb in a matter-of-fact manner
- wagtail2/5
wagtail
- noun Old World bird having a very long tail that jerks up and down as it walks
- noun Old World bird having a very long tail that jerks up and down as it walks
- bouillabaisse2/5
bouillabaisse
- noun highly seasoned Mediterranean soup or stew made of several kinds of fish and shellfish with tomatoes and onions or leeks and seasoned with saffron and garlic and herbs
- noun highly seasoned Mediterranean soup or stew made of several kinds of fish and shellfish with tomatoes and onions or leeks and seasoned with saffron and garlic and herbs
- chambermaids2/5
chambermaid
- noun a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)
fille de chambre.
- noun a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)
- whitetails2/5
whitetail
- noun common North American deer; tail has a white underside
Odocoileus Virginianus; white tail; white-tailed deer; Virginia deer; whitetail deer.
- noun common North American deer; tail has a white underside
- daiquiri2/5
daiquiri
- noun a cocktail made with rum and lime or lemon juice
rum cocktail.
- noun a cocktail made with rum and lime or lemon juice
- benzocaine2/5
benzocaine
- noun a white crystalline ester used as a local anesthetic
ethyl aminobenzoate.
- noun a white crystalline ester used as a local anesthetic
- xylocaine2/5
xylocaine
- noun a local anesthetic (trade names Lidocaine and Xylocaine) used topically on the skin and mucous membranes
Lidocaine.
- noun a local anesthetic (trade names Lidocaine and Xylocaine) used topically on the skin and mucous membranes
- chilblains2/5
chilblains
- noun inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
chilblain; pernio.
- noun inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
chilblain; pernio.
- noun inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
- tailless2/5
tailless
- adjective satellite not having a tail
anurous.
- anurous toads and frogs
- adjective satellite not having a tail
- unrepaired2/5
unrepaired
- adjective satellite unserviceable because necessary repairs have not been made
- adjective satellite unserviceable because necessary repairs have not been made
- tetracaine2/5
tetracaine
- noun a crystalline compound used in the form of a hydrochloride as a local anesthetic
- noun a crystalline compound used in the form of a hydrochloride as a local anesthetic
- secretaire2/5
secretaire
- noun a desk used for writing
writing table; escritoire; secretary.
- noun a desk used for writing
- milkmaids2/5
milkmaid
- noun a woman who works in a dairy
dairymaid.
- noun a woman who works in a dairy
- plaintively2/5
plaintively
- adverb in a plaintive manner
- the last note of the song rang out plaintively
- adverb in a plaintive manner
- faience2/5
faience
- noun glazed earthenware decorated with opaque colors
- noun glazed earthenware decorated with opaque colors
- quaintly2/5
quaintly
- adverb in a strange but not unpleasant manner
- the old lady expressed herself somewhat quaintly
- adverb in a quaint old-fashioned manner
- the room was quaintly furnished
- adverb in a strange but not unpleasant manner
- despairingly2/5
despairingly
- adverb with desperation
despondently.
- `Why can't you understand?,' she asked despairingly
- adverb with desperation
- marseillaise2/5
marseillaise
Of or pertaining to Marseilles, in France, or to its inhabitants.
- cattails2/5
cattail
- noun tall erect herbs with sword-shaped leaves; cosmopolitan in fresh and salt marshes
- noun tall erect herbs with sword-shaped leaves; cosmopolitan in fresh and salt marshes
- caiman2/5
caiman
- noun a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly
cayman.
- noun a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly
- kail2/5
kail
- noun a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
kale; Brassica oleracea acephala; borecole; cole; colewort.
- noun coarse curly-leafed cabbage
cole; kale.
- noun a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
- cattail2/5
cattail
- noun tall erect herbs with sword-shaped leaves; cosmopolitan in fresh and salt marshes
- noun tall erect herbs with sword-shaped leaves; cosmopolitan in fresh and salt marshes
- horsetail2/5
horsetail
- noun perennial rushlike flowerless herbs with jointed hollow stems and narrow toothlike leaves that spread by creeping rhizomes; tend to become weedy; common in northern hemisphere; some in Africa and South America
- noun perennial rushlike flowerless herbs with jointed hollow stems and narrow toothlike leaves that spread by creeping rhizomes; tend to become weedy; common in northern hemisphere; some in Africa and South America
- yellowtail2/5
yellowtail
- noun superior food fish of the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean with broad yellow stripe along the sides and on the tail
yellowtail snapper; Ocyurus chrysurus.
- noun game fish of southern California and Mexico having a yellow tail fin
Seriola dorsalis.
- noun superior food fish of the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean with broad yellow stripe along the sides and on the tail
- foxtail2/5
foxtail
- noun grasses of the genera Alopecurus and Setaria having dense silky or bristly brushlike flowering spikes
foxtail grass.
- noun grasses of the genera Alopecurus and Setaria having dense silky or bristly brushlike flowering spikes
- maidenhair2/5
maidenhair
- noun any of various small to large terrestrial ferns of the genus Adiantum having delicate palmately branched fronds
maidenhair fern.
- noun any of various small to large terrestrial ferns of the genus Adiantum having delicate palmately branched fronds
- sailfish2/5
sailfish
- noun a saltwater fish with lean flesh
- noun large pelagic game fish having an elongated upper jaw and long dorsal fin that resembles a sail
- noun a saltwater fish with lean flesh
- unfailingly2/5
unfailingly
- adverb without fail
- adverb without fail
- painlessly2/5
painlessly
- adverb without pain
- after the surgery, she could move her arms painlessly
- adverb without pain
- stairwells2/5
stairwell
- noun a vertical well around which there is a stairway
- noun a vertical well around which there is a stairway
- daikon2/5
daikon
- noun radish of Japan with a long hard durable root eaten raw or cooked
Japanese radish; radish; Raphanus sativus longipinnatus.
- noun radish of Japan with a long hard durable root eaten raw or cooked
- plaice2/5
plaice
- noun flesh of large European flatfish
- noun large European food fish
Pleuronectes platessa.
- noun flesh of large European flatfish
- eclair2/5
eclair
- noun oblong cream puff
- noun oblong cream puff
- undrained2/5
undrained
- adjective not drained; keep them undrained"
- preserve wetlands
- adjective not drained; keep them undrained"
- amain2/5
amain
- adverb at full speed; with great haste
- the children ran down the hill amain
- adverb with all your strength
- he pulled the ropes amain
- adverb at full speed; with great haste
- marais2/5
marai
A sacred inclosure or temple; -- so called by the islanders of the Pacific Ocean.
- fontainebleau2/5
- librairie2/5
librairie
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- anglais2/5
anglais
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- sais2/5
say
- noun the chance to speak
- let him have his say
- verb express in words
state; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- noun the chance to speak
- maritain2/5
maritain
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- jains2/5
jain
- adjective relating to or characteristic of Jainism
Jainist.
- Jain gods
- adjective relating to or characteristic of Jainism
- laine2/5
laine
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- craik2/5
- petain2/5
petain
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- maintainability2/5
maintainability
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- hilaire2/5
hilaire
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- caiaphas2/5
caiaphas
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- taiping2/5
taiping
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- bailout2/5
bailout
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- mayfair2/5
mayfair
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- beauvais2/5
beauvais
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- maire2/5
more
- adjective (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
more than.
- more land
- more support
- more rain fell
- more than a gallon
- noun English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded; recalled for his concept of Utopia, the ideal state
Sir Thomas More; Thomas More.
- adjective (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
- nairn2/5
nairn
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- mcclain2/5
mcclain
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- hainan2/5
hainan
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- daimyo2/5
daimyo
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- ascertainment2/5
ascertainment
The act of ascertaining; a reducing to certainty; a finding out by investigation; discovery. The positive ascertainment of its limits. Burke.
- militaire2/5
militaire
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- gaillard2/5
gaillard
Gay; brisk; merry; galliard. Chaucer.
- kaizen2/5
- taine2/5
taine
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- touraine2/5
- naissance2/5
naissance
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- maistre2/5
mast
- noun a vertical spar for supporting sails
- noun nuts of forest trees (as beechnuts and acorns) accumulated on the ground
- noun a vertical spar for supporting sails
- lait2/5
lait
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- cesaire2/5
cesaire
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- rais2/5
ray
- noun a column of light (as from a beacon)
shaft; ray of light; irradiation; shaft of light; beam; beam of light; light beam.
- noun a branch of an umbel or an umbelliform inflorescence
- noun a column of light (as from a beacon)
- beaumarchais2/5
beaumarchais
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- kairos2/5
- taiga2/5
taiga
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- sustainably2/5
sustainable
- adjective capable of being sustained
- adjective capable of being sustained
- saiva2/5
saiva
One of an important religious sect in India which regards Siva with peculiar veneration.
- crain2/5
crain
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- hain2/5
hain
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- pitcairn2/5
pitcairn
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- naik2/5
naik
A chief; a leader; a Sepoy corporal. Balfour (Cyc. of India).
- subdomains2/5
- gervais2/5
gervais
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- kain2/5
kain
(Scots Law) Poultry, etc., required by the lease to be paid in kind by a tenant to his landlord. Wharton (Law Dict.).
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caird
A traveling tinker; also a tramp or sturdy beggar. Prov. Eng.
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contraire
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faits
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paik
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have
- noun a person who possesses great material wealth
rich person; wealthy person.
- verb have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
hold; have got.
- She has $1,000 in the bank
- He has got two beautiful daughters
- She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
- noun a person who possesses great material wealth
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chaitanya
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communautaire
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gainst
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taino
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plainclothes
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cobain
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overtraining
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ghanaians
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brain
- noun that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
encephalon.
- noun mental ability
mental capacity; learning ability; mentality; brainpower; wit.
- he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
- noun that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
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bail
- noun (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
bail bond; bond.
- the judge set bail at $10,000
- a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman
- noun the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial)
- he is out on bail
- noun (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
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- maister2/5
mast
- noun a vertical spar for supporting sails
- noun nuts of forest trees (as beechnuts and acorns) accumulated on the ground
- noun a vertical spar for supporting sails
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- dain2/5
dain
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luminaire
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- taille2/5
taille
A tally; an account scored on a piece of wood. Obs.Whether that he paid or took by taille. Chaucer.
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calpain
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- bailie2/5
bailie
An officer in Scotland, whose office formerly corresponded to that of sheriff, but now corresponds to that of an English alderman.
- traill2/5
trail
- noun a track or mark left by something that has passed
- there as a trail of blood
- a tear left its trail on her cheek
- noun a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country
- noun a track or mark left by something that has passed
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maimon
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pontchartrain
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mountaintops
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cyrenaica
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- nain2/5
nain
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- waisted2/5
waist
- noun the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
waistline.
- noun the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole
shank.
- noun the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
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mikhailovich
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- karaite2/5
karaite
(Eccl. Hist.) A sect of Jews who adhere closely to the letter of the Scriptures, rejecting the oral law, and allowing the Talmud no binding authority; -- opposed to the Rabbinists .
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anglaise
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charmaine
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multimillionaire
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- deltaic2/5
deltaic
Relating to, or like, a delta.
- baile2/5
bail
- noun (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
bail bond; bond.
- the judge set bail at $10,000
- a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman
- noun the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial)
- he is out on bail
- noun (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
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loraine
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vaidya
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mauvais
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- saic2/5
saic
(Naut.) A kind of ketch very common in the Levant, which has neither topgallant sail nor mizzen topsail.
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raisons
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- sailer2/5
sailer
A sailor. R. Sir P. Sidney.
- laisse2/5
laisse
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commissaire
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- engrained2/5
engrain
To dye in grain, or of a fast color. See Ingrain .Leaves engrained in lusty green. Spenser.
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caisse
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- cuchulain2/5
cuchulain
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- saivism2/5
saivism
The worship of Siva.
- mainlanders2/5
mainlanders
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- photovoltaics2/5
photovoltaic
- adjective producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy (especially light)
- adjective producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy (especially light)
- raisonne2/5
raisonne
Arranged systematically, or according to classes or subjects; as, a catalogue . See underraisonné Catalogue .
- demain2/5
demain
Rule; management. Obs. Chaucer.
- yair2/5
you
The pronoun of the second person, in the nominative, dative, and objective case, indicating the person or persons addressed. See the Note under Ye .Ye go to Canterbury; God you speed. Chaucer.
Good sir, I do in friendship counsel you To leave this place. Shak.
In vain you tell your parting lover You wish fair winds may waft him over. Prior.
✍ Though you is properly a plural, it is in all ordinary discourse used also in addressing a single person, yet properly always with a plural verb. "Are you he that hangs the verses on the trees, wherein Rosalind is so admired ?" Shak. You and your are sometimes used indefinitely, like we, they, one, to express persons not specified. "The looks at a distance like a new-plowed land; but as you come near it, you see nothing but a long heap of heavy, disjointed clods." Addison. "Your medalist and critic are much nearer related than the world imagine." Addison. "It is always pleasant to be forced to do what you wish to do, but what, until pressed, you dare not attempt." Hook. You is often used reflexively for yourself of yourselves. "Your highness shall repose you at the tower." Shak.
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tailbone
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- sair2/5
sair
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maidan
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- jermaine2/5
jermaine
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- ordinaire2/5
ordinary
- noun a judge of a probate court
- noun the expected or commonplace condition or situation
- not out of the ordinary
- noun a judge of a probate court
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- kaitlin2/5
kaitlin
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bailouts
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- repairable2/5
repairable
Reparable. Gauden.
- tains2/5
tain
Thin tin plate; also, tin foil for mirrors. Knight.
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judaizer
One who conforms to or inculcates Judaism; specifically, pl. (Ch. Hist.) , those Jews who accepted Christianity but still adhered to the law of Moses and worshiped in the temple at Jerusalem.
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powertrain
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- fraid2/5
fray
- noun a noisy fight
affray; disturbance; ruffle.
- verb wear away by rubbing
frazzle.
- The friction frayed the sleeve
- noun a noisy fight
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parainfluenza
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- detainer2/5
detain
- verb deprive of freedom; take into confinement
confine.
- verb stop or halt
delay; stay.
- Please stay the bloodshed!
- verb deprive of freedom; take into confinement
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kaifeng
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- kaid2/5
kaid
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- judaizing2/5
judaize
To conform to the doctrines, observances, or methods of the Jews; to inculcate or impose Judaism. They . . . prevailed on the Galatians to Judaize so far as to observe the rites of Moses in various instances. They were Judaizing doctors, who taught the observation of the Mosaic law. Bp. Bull.
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longhaired
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- paintwork2/5
paintwork
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- faible2/5
faible
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- dadaist2/5
dadaist
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hairspray
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- jainas2/5
jaina
One of a numerous sect in British India, holding the tenets of Jainism.
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dadaists
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- sartain2/5
certain
- adjective satellite definite but not specified or identified
- set aside a certain sum each week
- to a certain degree
- certain breeds do not make good pets
- certain members have not paid their dues
- a certain popular teacher
- a certain Mrs. Jones
- adjective having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
sure.
- felt certain of success
- was sure (or certain) she had seen it
- was very sure in his beliefs
- sure of her friends
- adjective satellite definite but not specified or identified
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haine
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- zain2/5
zain
A horse of a dark color, neither gray nor white, and having no spots. Smart.
- crosshair2/5
crosshair
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- trainable2/5
trainable
Capable of being trained or educated; Richardson.as, boys .trainable to virtue
- haire2/5
hair
- noun a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
- he combed his hair
- each hair consists of layers of dead keratinized cells
- noun a very small distance or space
hair's-breadth; whisker; hairsbreadth.
- they escaped by a hair's-breadth
- they lost the election by a whisker
- noun a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
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cair
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tainan
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bailer
(Law) See Bailor .
- thwaite2/5
thwaite
(Zoöl.) The twaite.
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mairie
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- naib2/5
naib
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canandaigua
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swissair
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plaisance
See Pleasance .
- thebaid2/5
thebaid
A Latin epic poem by Statius about Thebes in Boeotia.
- appraisement2/5
appraisement
The act of setting the value; valuation by an appraiser; estimation of worth.
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maitres
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- khair2/5
khair
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- maigret2/5
maigret
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mauvaise
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souverain
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trainspotting
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hainaut
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failsafe
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- extrait2/5
extrait
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- gair2/5
gair
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- relais2/5
relais
(Fort.) A narrow space between the foot of the rampart and the scarp of the ditch, serving to receive the earth that may crumble off or be washed down, and prevent its falling into the ditch. Wilhelm.
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maint
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tirailleur
(Mil.) Formerly, a member of an independent body of marksmen in the French army. They were used sometimes in front of the army to annoy the enemy, sometimes in the rear to check his pursuit. The term is now applied to all troops acting as skirmishers.
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sinaitic
Of or pertaining to Mount Sinai; given or made at Mount Sinai; as, the .Sinaitic law
- wainer2/5
wain
- noun English writer (1925-1994)
John Wain; John Barrington Wain.
- noun a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
Wagon; Charles's Wain; Big Dipper; Plough; Dipper.
- noun English writer (1925-1994)
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saiyid
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bravais
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conrail
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nondairy
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hairdryer
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chain
- noun a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
concatenation.
- the chain of command
- a complicated concatenation of circumstances
- noun (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
chemical chain.
- noun a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
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bailiwick
- noun the area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction
- noun a branch of knowledge
discipline; subject field; field of study; study; subject area; field; subject.
- in what discipline is his doctorate?
- teachers should be well trained in their subject
- anthropology is the study of human beings
- noun the area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction
- captaincies1/5
captaincy
- noun the post of captain
captainship.
- noun the post of captain
- captainship1/5
captainship
- noun the post of captain
captaincy.
- noun the post of captain
- edutainment1/5
edutainment
- noun entertainment that is intended to be educational
- noun entertainment that is intended to be educational
- availabilities1/5
availability
- noun the quality of being at hand when needed
handiness; availableness; accessibility.
- noun the quality of being at hand when needed
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wailing
- noun loud cries made while weeping
bawling.
- verb emit long loud cries
wail; roar; yawl; yaup; howl; ululate.
- wail in self-pity
- howl with sorrow
- noun loud cries made while weeping
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traineeship
- noun financial aid that enables you to get trained for a specified job
- the bill provided traineeships in vocational rehabilitation
- noun financial aid that enables you to get trained for a specified job
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underlay
- noun a pad placed under a carpet
carpet pad; underlayment; rug pad.
- verb raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type
- underlay the plate
- noun a pad placed under a carpet
- raisings1/5
raising
- noun the event of something being raised upward
lift; elevation.
- an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon
- a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity
- noun the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
rearing; nurture.
- noun the event of something being raised upward
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counterclaim
- noun a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action
- verb set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim
- noun a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action
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jailbreak
- noun an escape from jail
prison-breaking; break; breakout; prisonbreak; gaolbreak.
- the breakout was carefully planned
- noun an escape from jail
- restrainer1/5
restrainer
- noun a chemical that is added to a photographic developer in order to retard development and reduce the amount of fog on a film
- noun a person who directs and restrains
controller.
- noun a chemical that is added to a photographic developer in order to retard development and reduce the amount of fog on a film
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derailment
- noun an accident in which a train runs off its track
- noun an accident in which a train runs off its track
- archaizing1/5
archaize
- verb give an archaic appearance of character to
archaise.
- archaized craftwork
- verb give an archaic appearance of character to
- distrait1/5
distrait
- adjective satellite having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
distracted.
- adjective satellite having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
- jailors1/5
jailor
- noun someone who guards prisoners
screw; jailer; prison guard; turnkey; gaoler.
- noun someone who guards prisoners
- funfair1/5
funfair
- noun a commercially operated park with stalls and shows for amusement
amusement park; pleasure ground.
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
fair; carnival.
- noun a commercially operated park with stalls and shows for amusement
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serail
- noun living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
harem; seraglio; hareem.
- noun living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
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assailable
- adjective satellite not defended or capable of being defended
undefended; open; undefendable.
- an open city
- open to attack
- adjective satellite not defended or capable of being defended
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containment
- noun a policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully
- containment of communist expansion was a central principle of United States' foreign policy from 1947 to the 1975
- noun (physics) a system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a reactor
- noun a policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully
- maims1/5
maim
- verb injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
- people were maimed by the explosion
- verb injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
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sailplane
- noun aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces
glider.
- verb fly a plane without an engine
soar.
- noun aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces
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straightener
- noun a device for straightening
- a hair straightener
- noun a device for straightening
- traineeship1/5
traineeship
- noun financial aid that enables you to get trained for a specified job
- the bill provided traineeships in vocational rehabilitation
- noun financial aid that enables you to get trained for a specified job
- straightener1/5
straightener
- noun a device for straightening
- a hair straightener
- noun a device for straightening
- chaplaincies1/5
chaplaincy
- noun the position of chaplain
chaplainship.
- noun the position of chaplain
- spraining1/5
sprain
- noun a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
- verb twist suddenly so as to sprain
twist; turn; rick; wrick; wrench.
- wrench one's ankle
- The wrestler twisted his shoulder
- the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell
- I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days
- noun a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
- railyard1/5
railyard
- noun an area having a network of railway tracks and sidings for storage and maintenance of cars and engines
railway yard; yard.
- noun an area having a network of railway tracks and sidings for storage and maintenance of cars and engines
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sailplane
- noun aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces
glider.
- verb fly a plane without an engine
soar.
- noun aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces
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restrainer
- noun a chemical that is added to a photographic developer in order to retard development and reduce the amount of fog on a film
- noun a person who directs and restrains
controller.
- noun a chemical that is added to a photographic developer in order to retard development and reduce the amount of fog on a film
- paires1/5
pair
- noun a set of two similar things considered as a unit
brace.
- noun two items of the same kind
twosome; span; distich; couple; duo; twain; yoke; couplet; duet; brace; dyad; duad.
- noun a set of two similar things considered as a unit
- laicized1/5
laicize
- verb reduce to lay status
laicise.
- laicize the parochial schools
- verb reduce to lay status
- braies1/5
bray
- noun the cry of an ass
- verb braying characteristic of donkeys
hee-haw.
- noun the cry of an ass
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staining
- noun (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study
- noun the act of spotting or staining something
maculation; spotting.
- noun (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study
- maimings1/5
maim
- verb injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
- people were maimed by the explosion
- verb injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
- archaising1/5
archaise
- verb give an archaic appearance of character to
archaize.
- archaized craftwork
- verb give an archaic appearance of character to
- maintenances1/5
maintenance
- noun activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
upkeep; care.
- he wrote the manual on car care
- noun means of maintenance of a family or group
- noun activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
- funfairs1/5
funfair
- noun a commercially operated park with stalls and shows for amusement
amusement park; pleasure ground.
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
fair; carnival.
- noun a commercially operated park with stalls and shows for amusement
- detains1/5
detain
- verb deprive of freedom; take into confinement
confine.
- verb stop or halt
delay; stay.
- Please stay the bloodshed!
- verb deprive of freedom; take into confinement
- wassail1/5
wassail
- noun a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas
- verb celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
jollify; make whoopie; make merry; revel; whoop it up; racket; make happy.
- The members of the wedding party made merry all night
- Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!
- noun a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas
- hailes1/5
hail
- noun precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
- noun many objects thrown forcefully through the air
- a hail of pebbles
- a hail of bullets
- noun precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
- unstrained1/5
unstrained
- adjective satellite not placed under psychological stress
- the campaign would not leave party loyalties unstrained
- verb cause to feel relaxed
unwind; relax; unlax; make relaxed; loosen up; unstrain.
- A hot bath always relaxes me
- adjective satellite not placed under psychological stress
- vizcaino1/5
vizcaino
- noun Spanish explorer who was the first European to explore the California coast (1550-1615)
Sebastian Vizcaino.
- noun Spanish explorer who was the first European to explore the California coast (1550-1615)
- reappraised1/5
reappraise
- verb appraise anew
- Homes in our town are reappraised every five years and taxes are increased accordingly
- verb appraise anew
- acquaints1/5
acquaint
- verb cause to come to know personally
present; introduce.
- permit me to acquaint you with my son
- introduce the new neighbors to the community
- verb make familiar or conversant with
familiarise; familiarize.
- you should acquaint yourself with your new computer
- We familiarized ourselves with the new surroundings
- verb cause to come to know personally
- fishtail1/5
fishtail
- verb slow down by moving the tail sideways
- The airplane fishtailed on the runway
- verb slow down by moving the tail sideways
- maimer1/5
maimer
- noun a person who mutilates or destroys or disfigures or cripples
mutilator; mangler.
- noun a person who mutilates or destroys or disfigures or cripples
- hairstylist1/5
hairstylist
- noun someone who cuts or beautifies hair
stylist; styler; hairdresser.
- noun someone who cuts or beautifies hair
- naiads1/5
naiad
- noun submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers; of fresh or brackish water
water nymph.
- noun (Greek mythology) a nymph of lakes and springs and rivers and fountains
- noun submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers; of fresh or brackish water
- derails1/5
derail
- verb cause to run off the tracks
- they had planned to derail the trains that carried atomic waste
- verb run off or leave the rails
jump.
- the train derailed because a cow was standing on the tracks
- verb cause to run off the tracks
- kaisers1/5
kaiser
- noun the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
- noun the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
- hightailed1/5
hightail
- verb leave as fast as possible
- We hightailed it when we saw the police walking in
- verb leave as fast as possible
- nursemaids1/5
nursemaid
- noun a woman who is the custodian of children
nurse; nanny.
- noun a woman who is the custodian of children
- brainstorms1/5
brainstorm
- noun the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
insight; brainwave.
- verb try to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it
- noun the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
- painfulness1/5
painfulness
- noun emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid
pain.
- the pain of loneliness
- noun the quality of being painful
distressingness.
- she feared the painfulness of childbirth
- noun emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid
- frailer1/5
frail
- noun the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds
- noun a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)
- noun the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds
- reappraising1/5
reappraise
- verb appraise anew
- Homes in our town are reappraised every five years and taxes are increased accordingly
- verb appraise anew
- waites1/5
waite
- noun United States jurist who was appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1874 by President Grant (1816-1888)
Morrison Waite; Morrison R. Waite; Morrison Remick Waite.
- noun United States jurist who was appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1874 by President Grant (1816-1888)
- parasailing1/5
parasailing
- noun gliding in a parasail
paragliding.
- noun gliding in a parasail
- hightail1/5
hightail
- verb leave as fast as possible
- We hightailed it when we saw the police walking in
- verb leave as fast as possible
- trainload1/5
trainload
- noun quantity that can be carried by a train
- noun quantity that can be carried by a train
- nailer1/5
nailer
- noun a worker who attaches something by nailing it
- noun a worker who attaches something by nailing it
- aglaia1/5
aglaia
- noun (Greek mythology) one of the three Graces
- noun (Greek mythology) one of the three Graces
- algebraical1/5
algebraical
- adjective of or relating to algebra
algebraic.
- algebraic geometry
- adjective of or relating to algebra
- abstainer1/5
abstainer
- noun someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
ascetic.
- noun a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages
abstinent; nondrinker.
- noun someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
- judaisms1/5
judaism
- noun Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
Hebraism; Jewish religion.
- noun the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
- noun Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
- declaims1/5
declaim
- verb recite in elocution
recite.
- verb speak against in an impassioned manner
inveigh.
- he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society
- verb recite in elocution
- appertained1/5
appertain
- verb be a part or attribute of
pertain.
- verb be a part or attribute of
- paining1/5
pain
- noun a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
hurting.
- the patient developed severe pain and distension
- noun emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid
painfulness.
- the pain of loneliness
- noun a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
- hobnailed1/5
hobnailed
- adjective satellite marked by the wearing of heavy boots studded with hobnails
- hobnailed laborers
- verb supply with hobnails
hobnail.
- adjective satellite marked by the wearing of heavy boots studded with hobnails
- drainpipes1/5
drainpipe
- noun a pipe through which liquid is carried away
drain; waste pipe.
- noun a pipe through which liquid is carried away
- acclaiming1/5
acclaim
- noun enthusiastic approval
plaudits; acclamation; eclat; plaudit.
- the book met with modest acclaim
- he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd
- they gave him more eclat than he really deserved
- verb praise vociferously
herald; hail.
- The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein
- noun enthusiastic approval
- dispraise1/5
dispraise
- noun the act of speaking contemptuously of
disparagement.
- noun the act of speaking contemptuously of
- tailplane1/5
tailplane
- noun the horizontal airfoil of an aircraft's tail assembly that is fixed and to which the elevator is hinged
horizontal stabilizer; horizontal stabiliser.
- noun the horizontal airfoil of an aircraft's tail assembly that is fixed and to which the elevator is hinged
- contraindicate1/5
contraindicate
- verb make a treatment inadvisable
- verb make a treatment inadvisable
- chairmanships1/5
chairmanship
- noun the position of chairman
- noun the position of chairman
- reconnaissances1/5
reconnaissance
- noun the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
reconnaissance mission.
- an exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance mission
- noun the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
- acclaims1/5
acclaim
- noun enthusiastic approval
plaudits; acclamation; eclat; plaudit.
- the book met with modest acclaim
- he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd
- they gave him more eclat than he really deserved
- verb praise vociferously
herald; hail.
- The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein
- noun enthusiastic approval
- trainloads1/5
trainload
- noun quantity that can be carried by a train
- noun quantity that can be carried by a train
- tailstock1/5
tailstock
- noun support consisting of the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece
- noun support consisting of the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece
- daimons1/5
daimon
- noun an evil supernatural being
daemon; devil; demon; fiend.
- noun an evil supernatural being
- fishtailed1/5
fishtail
- verb slow down by moving the tail sideways
- The airplane fishtailed on the runway
- verb slow down by moving the tail sideways
- liaised1/5
liaise
- verb act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
mediate; intermediate; intercede; arbitrate.
- He interceded in the family dispute
- He mediated a settlement
- verb act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
- pushchair1/5
pushchair
- noun a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
baby carriage; pusher; baby buggy; perambulator; carriage; pram; stroller; go-cart.
- noun a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
- cains1/5
cain
- noun (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
- noun (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
- assegais1/5
assagai
- noun the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa
assegai.
- noun the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa
- travailing1/5
travail
- noun concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
lying-in; childbed; labor; parturiency; confinement; labour.
- she was in labor for six hours
- noun use of physical or mental energy; hard work
exertion; elbow grease; effort; sweat.
- he got an A for effort
- they managed only with great exertion
- noun concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
- maisonette1/5
maisonette
- noun a self-contained apartment (usually on two floors) in a larger house and with its own entrance from the outside
maisonnette.
- noun a small house
maisonnette.
- noun a self-contained apartment (usually on two floors) in a larger house and with its own entrance from the outside
- hebraist1/5
hebraist
One versed in the Hebrew language and learning.
- hobnail1/5
hobnail
- noun a short nail with a thick head; used to protect the soles of boots
- verb supply with hobnails
- noun a short nail with a thick head; used to protect the soles of boots
- chieftaincies1/5
chieftaincy
- noun the position of chieftain
chieftainship.
- noun the position of chieftain
- hebraists1/5
hebraist
- noun linguist specializing in the Hebrew language
- noun linguist specializing in the Hebrew language
- bailees1/5
bailee
- noun the agent to whom property involved in a bailment is delivered
- noun the agent to whom property involved in a bailment is delivered
- frailest1/5
frail
- noun the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds
- noun a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)
- noun the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds
- traitress1/5
traitress
- noun female traitor
- noun female traitor
- arraignments1/5
arraignment
- noun a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment
- noun a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment
- travailed1/5
travail
- noun concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
lying-in; childbed; labor; parturiency; confinement; labour.
- she was in labor for six hours
- noun use of physical or mental energy; hard work
exertion; elbow grease; effort; sweat.
- he got an A for effort
- they managed only with great exertion
- noun concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
- maisonettes1/5
maisonette
- noun a self-contained apartment (usually on two floors) in a larger house and with its own entrance from the outside
maisonnette.
- noun a small house
maisonnette.
- noun a self-contained apartment (usually on two floors) in a larger house and with its own entrance from the outside
- hairstylists1/5
hairstylist
- noun someone who cuts or beautifies hair
stylist; styler; hairdresser.
- noun someone who cuts or beautifies hair
- nailers1/5
nailer
- noun a worker who attaches something by nailing it
- noun a worker who attaches something by nailing it
- sustainers1/5
sustainer
- noun someone who upholds or maintains
maintainer; upholder.
- firm upholders of tradition
- they are sustainers of the idea of democracy
- noun someone who upholds or maintains
- captaining1/5
captain
- noun an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
- noun the naval officer in command of a military ship
skipper.
- noun an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
- subpoenaing1/5
subpoena
- noun a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court
subpoena ad testificandum.
- verb serve or summon with a subpoena
- The witness and her records were subpoenaed
- noun a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court
- faithfuls1/5
faithful
- noun any loyal and steadfast following
- noun a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
fold; congregation.
- noun any loyal and steadfast following
- fishtailing1/5
fishtail
- verb slow down by moving the tail sideways
- The airplane fishtailed on the runway
- verb slow down by moving the tail sideways
- liaises1/5
liaise
- verb act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
mediate; intermediate; intercede; arbitrate.
- He interceded in the family dispute
- He mediated a settlement
- verb act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
- hairsbreadth1/5
hairsbreadth
- noun a very small distance or space
hair; hair's-breadth; whisker.
- they escaped by a hair's-breadth
- they lost the election by a whisker
- noun a very small distance or space
- pailful1/5
pailful
- noun the quantity contained in a pail
pail.
- noun the quantity contained in a pail
- hobnails1/5
hobnail
- noun a short nail with a thick head; used to protect the soles of boots
- verb supply with hobnails
- noun a short nail with a thick head; used to protect the soles of boots
- curtaining1/5
curtain
- noun hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
drape; pall; drapery; mantle.
- noun any barrier to communication or vision
- a curtain of secrecy
- a curtain of trees
- noun hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
- hightailing1/5
hightail
- verb leave as fast as possible
- We hightailed it when we saw the police walking in
- verb leave as fast as possible
- waitings1/5
waiting
- noun the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
wait.
- the wait was an ordeal for him
- verb stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
wait.
- I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets
- noun the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
- raiments1/5
raiment
- noun especially fine or decorative clothing
array; regalia.
- verb provide with clothes or put clothes on
enclothe; garment; fit out; garb; apparel; habilitate; dress; tog; clothe.
- Parents must feed and dress their child
- noun especially fine or decorative clothing
- complainings1/5
complain
- verb express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
plain; kvetch; sound off; kick; quetch.
- My mother complains all day
- She has a lot to kick about
- verb make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
- The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client
- verb express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
- acquaintanceships1/5
acquaintanceship
- noun a relationship less intimate than friendship
acquaintance.
- noun a relationship less intimate than friendship
- samurais1/5
samurai
- noun a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy
- noun feudal Japanese military aristocracy
- noun a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy
- pushchairs1/5
pushchair
- noun a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
baby carriage; pusher; baby buggy; perambulator; carriage; pram; stroller; go-cart.
- noun a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
- contraindicates1/5
contraindicate
- verb make a treatment inadvisable
- verb make a treatment inadvisable
- wassailing1/5
wassail
- noun a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas
- verb celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
jollify; make whoopie; make merry; revel; whoop it up; racket; make happy.
- The members of the wedding party made merry all night
- Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!
- noun a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas
- chieftainships1/5
chieftainship
- noun the position of chieftain
chieftaincy.
- noun the position of chieftain
- containership1/5
containership
- noun a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes
container ship; container vessel.
- the weight of the documentation of all the consignments on board a contemporary container ship can exceed 90 pounds
- noun a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes
- tailfin1/5
tailfin
- noun a stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplane
tail fin; vertical stabilizer; vertical stabiliser; vertical fin.
- noun one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile
tail fin; fin.
- noun a stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplane
- stainers1/5
stainer
- noun a worker who stains (wood or fabric)
- noun a worker who stains (wood or fabric)
- tailoresses1/5
tailor
- noun a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
seamster; sartor.
- verb adjust to a specific need or market
orient.
- a magazine oriented towards young people
- tailor your needs to your surroundings
- noun a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
- coxswains1/5
coxswain
- noun the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
cox.
- noun the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
- hairlessness1/5
hairlessness
- noun the condition of being void of hair
depilation.
- noun the quality of not having hair
- noun the condition of being void of hair
- algebraist1/5
algebraist
- noun a mathematician whose specialty is algebra
- noun a mathematician whose specialty is algebra
- algebraists1/5
algebraist
- noun a mathematician whose specialty is algebra
- noun a mathematician whose specialty is algebra
- grainfields1/5
grainfield
- noun a field where grain is grown
grain field.
- noun a field where grain is grown
- hebraisms1/5
hebraism
- noun Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
Judaism; Jewish religion.
- noun Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
- tailfins1/5
tailfin
- noun a stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplane
tail fin; vertical stabilizer; vertical stabiliser; vertical fin.
- noun one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile
tail fin; fin.
- noun a stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplane
- containerships1/5
containership
- noun a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes
container ship; container vessel.
- the weight of the documentation of all the consignments on board a contemporary container ship can exceed 90 pounds
- noun a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes
- appraisees1/5
appraise
- verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
evaluate; measure; value; assess; valuate.
- I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
- access all the factors when taking a risk
- verb consider in a comprehensive way
survey.
- He appraised the situation carefully before acting
- verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- fountainheads1/5
fountainhead
- noun an abundant source
well; wellspring.
- she was a well of information
- noun the source of water from which a stream arises
head; headspring.
- they tracked him back toward the head of the stream
- noun an abundant source
- tailoress1/5
tailor
- noun a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
seamster; sartor.
- verb adjust to a specific need or market
orient.
- a magazine oriented towards young people
- tailor your needs to your surroundings
- noun a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
- orleanais1/5
orleanais
- noun a former province of north central France; centered around Orleans
- noun a former province of north central France; centered around Orleans
- nailhead1/5
nailhead
- noun something resembling the head of a nail that is used as an ornamental device
- noun flattened boss on the end of nail opposite to the point
- noun something resembling the head of a nail that is used as an ornamental device
- baitings1/5
baiting
- noun harassment especially of a tethered animal
- verb harass with persistent criticism or carping
rag; razz; bait; tantalize; twit; taunt; ride; tease; cod; rally; tantalise.
- The children teased the new teacher
- Don't ride me so hard over my failure
- His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
- noun harassment especially of a tethered animal
- nailheads1/5
nailhead
- noun something resembling the head of a nail that is used as an ornamental device
- noun flattened boss on the end of nail opposite to the point
- noun something resembling the head of a nail that is used as an ornamental device
- waitressed1/5
waitress
- noun a woman waiter
- verb serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
wait.
- I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's
- noun a woman waiter
- maimers1/5
maimer
- noun a person who mutilates or destroys or disfigures or cripples
mutilator; mangler.
- noun a person who mutilates or destroys or disfigures or cripples
- naiades1/5
naiad
- noun submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers; of fresh or brackish water
water nymph.
- noun (Greek mythology) a nymph of lakes and springs and rivers and fountains
- noun submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers; of fresh or brackish water
- fishtails1/5
fishtail
- verb slow down by moving the tail sideways
- The airplane fishtailed on the runway
- verb slow down by moving the tail sideways
- contraindicating1/5
contraindicate
- verb make a treatment inadvisable
- verb make a treatment inadvisable
- grisaille1/5
grisaille
- noun chiaroscuro painting or stained glass etc., in shades of grey imitating the effect of relief
- noun chiaroscuro painting or stained glass etc., in shades of grey imitating the effect of relief
- reappraisals1/5
reappraisal
- noun a new appraisal or evaluation
review; reassessment; revaluation.
- noun a new appraisal or evaluation
- contrails1/5
contrail
- noun an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust
condensation trail.
- noun an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust
- retails1/5
retail
- noun the selling of goods to consumers; usually in small quantities and not for resale
- verb be sold at the retail level
- These gems retail at thousands of dollars each
- noun the selling of goods to consumers; usually in small quantities and not for resale
- tailgating1/5
tailgate
- noun a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
tailboard.
- verb follow at a dangerously close distance
- it is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle
- noun a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
- paisa1/5
paisa
- noun a fractional monetary unit in Bangladesh and India and Nepal and Pakistan
- noun a fractional monetary unit in Bangladesh and India and Nepal and Pakistan
- shirttail1/5
shirttail
- noun a brief addendum at the end of a newspaper article
- noun fabric forming the tail of a shirt
- noun a brief addendum at the end of a newspaper article
- faille1/5
faille
- noun a ribbed woven fabric of silk or rayon or cotton
- noun a ribbed woven fabric of silk or rayon or cotton
- taillight1/5
taillight
- noun lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle
rear lamp; rear light; tail lamp.
- noun lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle
- hairpiece1/5
hairpiece
- noun a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
false hair; postiche.
- noun a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
- trainmen1/5
trainman
- noun an employee of a railroad
railway man; railroader; railroad man; railwayman.
- noun an employee of a railroad
- containerized1/5
containerize
- verb package in a container
containerise.
- The cargo was containerized for safe and efficient shipping
- verb package in a container
- vaisyas1/5
vaisya
- noun a member of the mercantile and professional Hindu caste; the third of the four main castes
- noun the third of the four varnas: the commoners or yeoman farmers or mercantile and professional category
- noun a member of the mercantile and professional Hindu caste; the third of the four main castes
- chairlift1/5
chairlift
- noun a ski lift on which riders (skiers or sightseers) are seated and carried up or down a mountainside; seats are hung from an endless overhead cable
chair lift.
- noun a ski lift on which riders (skiers or sightseers) are seated and carried up or down a mountainside; seats are hung from an endless overhead cable
- achaians1/5
achaian
- noun a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
Achaean.
- noun a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
- traipse1/5
traipse
- verb walk or tramp about
shlep.
- verb walk or tramp about
- hailstorms1/5
hailstorm
- noun a storm during which hail falls
- noun a storm during which hail falls
- tailback1/5
tailback
- noun (American football) the person who plays tailback
- noun (American football) the position of the offensive back on a football team who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage
- noun (American football) the person who plays tailback
- blackmailers1/5
blackmailer
- noun a criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about them
extortionist; extortioner.
- noun a criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about them
- railroaders1/5
railroader
- noun an employee of a railroad
railway man; trainman; railroad man; railwayman.
- noun an employee of a railroad
- faired1/5
fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
funfair; carnival.
- noun gathering of producers to promote business
- world fair
- trade fair
- book fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
- daintiness1/5
daintiness
- noun the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
fineness; delicacy.
- the daintiness of her touch
- the fineness of her features
- noun the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
- plainsman1/5
plainsman
- noun an inhabitant of a plains region (especially the Great Plains of North America)
- noun an inhabitant of a plains region (especially the Great Plains of North America)
- sailmaker1/5
sailmaker
- noun a maker of sails
- noun a maker of sails
- lamaism1/5
lamaism
A modified form of Buddhism which prevails in Thibet, Mongolia, and some adjacent parts of Asia; -- so called from the name of its priests. See 2d Lama .
- bargainer1/5
bargainer
- noun someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
trader; monger; dealer.
- noun negotiator of the terms of a transaction
- he is a hard bargainer
- noun someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
- detainment1/5
detainment
- noun a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
hold; detention; custody.
- his detention was politically motivated
- the prisoner is on hold
- he is in the custody of police
- noun a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
- braise1/5
braise
- verb cook in liquid
- braise beef
- verb cook in liquid
- hairiness1/5
hairiness
- noun the quality of having hair
pilosity.
- noun the quality of having hair
- maillol1/5
maillol
- noun French sculptor of monumental female nudes (1861-1944)
Aristide Maillol.
- noun French sculptor of monumental female nudes (1861-1944)
- zairean1/5
zairean
- noun a native or inhabitant of Zaire
Zairese.
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Zaire or its people
Zairese.
- Zairean elections
- noun a native or inhabitant of Zaire
- mainsprings1/5
mainspring
- noun the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism
- noun the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism
- contrail1/5
contrail
- noun an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust
condensation trail.
- noun an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust
- shaitan1/5
shaitan
- noun (Islam) a rebellious jinni who leads men astray
shaytan.
- noun (Islam) a rebellious jinni who leads men astray
- distraint1/5
distraint
- noun the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
distress.
- Originally distress was a landlord's remedy against a tenant for unpaid rents or property damage but now the landlord is given a landlord's lien
- noun the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
- dumbwaiter1/5
dumbwaiter
- noun a small elevator used to convey food (or other goods) from one floor of a building to another
food elevator.
- noun a small elevator used to convey food (or other goods) from one floor of a building to another
- upbraids1/5
upbraid
- verb express criticism towards
reproach.
- The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior
- verb express criticism towards
- daintiest1/5
dainty
- noun something considered choice to eat
goody; kickshaw; delicacy; treat.
- adjective satellite affectedly dainty or refined
twee; prim; niminy-piminy; mincing.
- noun something considered choice to eat
- greenmail1/5
greenmail
- noun (corporation) the practice of purchasing enough shares in a firm to threaten a takeover and thereby forcing the owners to buy those shares back at a premium in order to stay in business
- noun (corporation) the practice of purchasing enough shares in a firm to threaten a takeover and thereby forcing the owners to buy those shares back at a premium in order to stay in business
- amoraim1/5
amora
- noun one of a group of rabbis (active AD 250-500) who discussed the Mishnaic law in the law schools of Palestine and Mesopotamia where they explained and applied earlier teachings and whose discussions are recorded in the Talmud; they emphasized the study of Torah and the importance of personal action and the fulfillment of the commandments
- noun one of a group of rabbis (active AD 250-500) who discussed the Mishnaic law in the law schools of Palestine and Mesopotamia where they explained and applied earlier teachings and whose discussions are recorded in the Talmud; they emphasized the study of Torah and the importance of personal action and the fulfillment of the commandments
- reacquaint1/5
reacquaint
- verb familiarize anew
- We reacquainted ourselves with this technique
- verb familiarize anew
- brainwaves1/5
brainwave
- noun (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
brain wave; cortical potential.
- noun the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
insight; brainstorm.
- noun (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
- countervail1/5
countervail
- verb compensate for or counterbalance
offset.
- offset deposits and withdrawals
- verb oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
counteract; counterbalance; neutralize.
- This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues
- verb compensate for or counterbalance
- shanghaied1/5
shanghai
- noun the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world
- verb take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship
impress.
- The men were shanghaied after being drugged
- noun the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world
- jailbird1/5
jailbird
- noun a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly
gaolbird; jail bird.
- noun a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly
- dairen1/5
dairen
- noun a port and shipbuilding center in northeastern China on the Liaodong Peninsula; now a part of Luda
Dalian; Talien.
- noun a port and shipbuilding center in northeastern China on the Liaodong Peninsula; now a part of Luda
- haik1/5
haik
- noun an outer garment consisting of a large piece of white cloth; worn by men and women in northern Africa
haick.
- noun an outer garment consisting of a large piece of white cloth; worn by men and women in northern Africa
- villainies1/5
villainy
- noun the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior
villainousness.
- noun a criminal or vicious act
- noun the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior
- bewails1/5
bewail
- verb regret strongly
bemoan; deplore; lament.
- I deplore this hostile action
- we lamented the loss of benefits
- verb regret strongly
- overstrain1/5
overstrain
- noun too much strain
- verb strain excessively
overextend.
- He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment
- noun too much strain
- curtailments1/5
curtailment
- noun the temporal property of being cut short
- noun the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation
suppression.
- a suppression of the newspaper
- noun the temporal property of being cut short
- prairial1/5
prairial
The ninth month of the French Republican calendar, which dated from September 22, 1792. It began May, 20, and ended June 18. See Vendemiaire .
- doctrinaires1/5
doctrinaire
- noun a stubborn person of arbitrary or arrogant opinions
dogmatist.
- adjective satellite stubbornly insistent on theory without regard for practicality or suitability
- noun a stubborn person of arbitrary or arrogant opinions
- attainability1/5
attainability
- noun the state of being achievable
achievability; attainableness.
- noun the state of being achievable
- bailable1/5
bailable
- adjective satellite admitting of bail
- a bailable offense
- adjective satellite eligible for bail
- a bailable defendant
- adjective satellite admitting of bail
- ingrain1/5
ingrain
- verb thoroughly work in
grain.
- His hands were grained with dirt
- verb produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
impress; instill.
- Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us
- verb thoroughly work in
- ringtail1/5
ringtail
- noun raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings
cacomixle; bassarisk; coon cat; ring-tailed cat; civet cat; cacomistle; Bassariscus astutus; miner's cat; raccoon fox.
- noun North American raccoon
Procyon lotor; common racoon; coon; common raccoon.
- noun raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings
- springtails1/5
springtail
- noun any of numerous minute wingless primitive insects possessing a special abdominal appendage that allows the characteristic nearly perpetual springing pattern; found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water
collembolan.
- noun any of numerous minute wingless primitive insects possessing a special abdominal appendage that allows the characteristic nearly perpetual springing pattern; found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water
- plainsmen1/5
plainsman
- noun an inhabitant of a plains region (especially the Great Plains of North America)
- noun an inhabitant of a plains region (especially the Great Plains of North America)
- grosgrain1/5
grosgrain
- noun a silk or silklike fabric with crosswise ribs
- noun a silk or silklike fabric with crosswise ribs
- hairnet1/5
hairnet
- noun a small net that some women wear over their hair to keep it in place
- noun a small net that some women wear over their hair to keep it in place
- achaian1/5
achaian
Of or pertaining to Achaia in Greece; also, Grecian. --n. A native of Achaia; a Greek.
- bearnaise1/5
bearnaise
- noun a sauce like hollandaise but made with white wine and tarragon and shallots instead of lemon juice
- noun a sauce like hollandaise but made with white wine and tarragon and shallots instead of lemon juice
- straitjackets1/5
straitjacket
- noun anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines
- they defected because Russian dance was in a straitjacket
- the government is operating in an economic straitjacket
- noun a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person
straightjacket.
- noun anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines
- distrained1/5
distrain
- verb levy a distress on
- verb confiscate by distress
- verb levy a distress on
- mainsheet1/5
mainsheet
- noun (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
tack; sheet; shroud; weather sheet.
- noun (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
- mainstreams1/5
mainstream
- noun the prevailing current of thought
- his thinking was in the American mainstream
- noun the prevailing current of thought
- brainiac1/5
brainiac
- noun someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
Einstein; genius; mastermind; brain.
- Mozart was a child genius
- he's smart but he's no Einstein
- noun someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
- hairpieces1/5
hairpiece
- noun a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
false hair; postiche.
- noun a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
- distrain1/5
distrain
- verb levy a distress on
- verb confiscate by distress
- verb levy a distress on
- lamaist1/5
lamaist
One who believes in Lamaism.
- hangnail1/5
hangnail
- noun a loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected
agnail.
- noun a loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected
- obtainment1/5
obtainment
- noun the act of obtaining
obtention.
- noun the act of obtaining
- fairings1/5
fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
funfair; carnival.
- noun gathering of producers to promote business
- world fair
- trade fair
- book fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
- caitra1/5
caitra
- noun the first Hindu calendar month (corresponding to March in the Gregorian calendar)
Chait.
- noun the first Hindu calendar month (corresponding to March in the Gregorian calendar)
- portraitists1/5
portraitist
- noun a painter or drawer of portraits
limner; portrayer; portrait painter.
- noun a painter or drawer of portraits
- traitorously1/5
traitorously
- adverb in a disloyal and faithless manner
faithlessly; false; treacherously; treasonably.
- he behaved treacherously
- his wife played him false
- adverb in a disloyal and faithless manner
- railroader1/5
railroader
- noun an employee of a railroad
railway man; trainman; railroad man; railwayman.
- noun an employee of a railroad
- shirttails1/5
shirttail
- noun a brief addendum at the end of a newspaper article
- noun fabric forming the tail of a shirt
- noun a brief addendum at the end of a newspaper article
- remaindered1/5
remainder
- noun something left after other parts have been taken away
residue; residuum; residual; rest; balance.
- there was no remainder
- he threw away the rest
- he took what he wanted and I got the balance
- noun the part of the dividend that is left over when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor
- noun something left after other parts have been taken away
- peneplain1/5
peneplain
- noun a more or less level land surface representing an advanced stage of erosion undisturbed by crustal movements
peneplane.
- noun a more or less level land surface representing an advanced stage of erosion undisturbed by crustal movements
- semitrailer1/5
semitrailer
- noun a trailer having wheels only in the rear; the front is supported by the towing vehicle
semi.
- noun a trailer having wheels only in the rear; the front is supported by the towing vehicle
- vendemiaire1/5
vendemiaire
The first month of the French republican calendar, dating from September 22, 1792. ✍ This calendar was substituted for the ordinary calendar, dating from the Christian era, by a decree of the National Convention in 1793. The 22d of September, 1792, which had been fixed upon as the day of the foundation of the republic, was also the date of the new calendar. In this calendar, the year, which began at midnight of the day of the autumnal equinox, was divided into twelve months of thirty days, with five additional days for festivals, and every fourth year six. Each month was divided into three decades of ten days each, the week being abolished. The names of the months in their order were, Vendémiaire, Brumaire, Frimaire Nivose, Pluviose, Ventose, Germinal, Floréal, Prairial, Messidor, Thermidor (sometimes called Fervidor), and Fructidor. This calendar was abolished December 31, 1805, and the ordinary one restored January 1, 1806.
- railheads1/5
railhead
- noun a railroad depot in a theater of operations where military supplies are unloaded for distribution
- noun the end of the completed track on an unfinished railway
- noun a railroad depot in a theater of operations where military supplies are unloaded for distribution
- headsail1/5
headsail
- noun any sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel
- noun any sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel
- entrains1/5
- unchain1/5
unchain
- verb remove the chains from
- verb make free
- verb remove the chains from
- solitaires1/5
solitaire
- noun a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
- noun extinct flightless bird related to the dodo
Pezophaps solitaria.
- noun a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
- enchain1/5
enchain
- verb restrain or bind with chains
- verb restrain or bind with chains
- attaint1/5
attaint
- verb bring shame or dishonor upon
disgrace; dishonour; dishonor; shame.
- he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime
- verb condemn by attainder
- the man was attainted
- verb bring shame or dishonor upon
- graines1/5
grain
- noun a relatively small granular particle of a substance
- a grain of sand
- a grain of sugar
- noun foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses
food grain; cereal.
- noun a relatively small granular particle of a substance
- quailing1/5
quail
- noun flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
- noun small gallinaceous game birds
- noun flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
- wains1/5
wain
- noun English writer (1925-1994)
John Wain; John Barrington Wain.
- noun a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
Wagon; Charles's Wain; Big Dipper; Plough; Dipper.
- noun English writer (1925-1994)
- wraithlike1/5
wraithlike
- adjective satellite lacking in substance
shadowy.
- strange fancies of unreal and shadowy worlds"- W.A.Butler
- dim shadowy forms
- a wraithlike column of smoke
- adjective satellite lacking in substance
- vainest1/5
vain
- adjective satellite characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
swollen-headed; egotistic; swollen; conceited; self-conceited; egotistical.
- a conceited fool
- an attitude of self-conceited arrogance
- an egotistical disregard of others
- so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty
- growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary
- vain about her clothes
- adjective satellite unproductive of success
fruitless; sleeveless; bootless; futile.
- a fruitless search
- futile years after her artistic peak
- a sleeveless errand
- a vain attempt
- adjective satellite characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
- chairlifts1/5
chairlift
- noun a ski lift on which riders (skiers or sightseers) are seated and carried up or down a mountainside; seats are hung from an endless overhead cable
chair lift.
- noun a ski lift on which riders (skiers or sightseers) are seated and carried up or down a mountainside; seats are hung from an endless overhead cable
- boatswains1/5
boatswain
- noun a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
bo'sun; bosun; bo's'n; bos'n.
- noun a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
- railwayman1/5
railwayman
- noun an employee of a railroad
railway man; railroader; trainman; railroad man.
- noun an employee of a railroad
- frimaire1/5
frimaire
The third month of the French republican calendar. It commenced November 21, and ended December 20., See Vendémiaire .
- arraigning1/5
arraign
- verb call before a court to answer an indictment
- verb accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy
- verb call before a court to answer an indictment
- mainers1/5
mainer
- noun a native or resident of Maine
Down Easter.
- noun a native or resident of Maine
- vainer1/5
vain
- adjective satellite characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
swollen-headed; egotistic; swollen; conceited; self-conceited; egotistical.
- a conceited fool
- an attitude of self-conceited arrogance
- an egotistical disregard of others
- so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty
- growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary
- vain about her clothes
- adjective satellite unproductive of success
fruitless; sleeveless; bootless; futile.
- a fruitless search
- futile years after her artistic peak
- a sleeveless errand
- a vain attempt
- adjective satellite characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
- brail1/5
brail
- noun a small net used to draw fish into a boat
- noun a small rope (one of several) used to draw a sail in
- noun a small net used to draw fish into a boat
- millionairess1/5
millionairess
- noun a woman millionaire
- noun a woman millionaire
- daintier1/5
dainty
- noun something considered choice to eat
goody; kickshaw; delicacy; treat.
- adjective satellite affectedly dainty or refined
twee; prim; niminy-piminy; mincing.
- noun something considered choice to eat
- mainer1/5
main
- noun any very large body of (salt) water
briny.
- noun a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage
- noun any very large body of (salt) water
- trainman1/5
trainman
- noun an employee of a railroad
railway man; railroader; railroad man; railwayman.
- noun an employee of a railroad
- renaissances1/5
renaissance
- noun the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries
Renascence.
- noun the revival of learning and culture
rebirth; Renascence.
- noun the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries
- baisakh1/5
baisakh
- noun the second month of the Hindu calendar
Vaisakha.
- noun the second month of the Hindu calendar
- mainlands1/5
mainland
- noun the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
- noun the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
- jailbirds1/5
jailbird
- noun a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly
gaolbird; jail bird.
- noun a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly
- gaiseric1/5
gaiseric
- noun king of the Vandals who seized Roman lands and invaded North Africa and sacked Rome (428-477)
Genseric.
- noun king of the Vandals who seized Roman lands and invaded North Africa and sacked Rome (428-477)
- wailer1/5
wailer
- noun a mourner who utters long loud high-pitched cries
- noun a mourner who utters long loud high-pitched cries
- archaistic1/5
archaistic
- adjective imitative of an archaic style or manner
- archaistic writing
- adjective imitative of an archaic style or manner
- bordelaise1/5
bordelaise
- noun brown sauce with beef marrow and red wine
- noun brown sauce with beef marrow and red wine
- portraitures1/5
portraiture
- noun a word picture of a person's appearance and character
portrayal; portrait.
- noun the activity of making portraits
- noun a word picture of a person's appearance and character
- blackmails1/5
blackmail
- noun extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
- verb exert pressure on someone through threats
pressure; blackjack.
- noun extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
- incertain1/5
incertain
- adjective lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
unsure; uncertain.
- uncertain of his convictions
- unsure of himself and his future
- moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps
- an uncertain smile
- touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers
- adjective lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
- upbraidings1/5
upbraiding
- noun a severe scolding
going-over; dressing down; castigation; earful; bawling out; chewing out.
- verb express criticism towards
upbraid; reproach.
- The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior
- noun a severe scolding
- straightaways1/5
straightaway
- noun a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
straight.
- adjective satellite performed with little or no delay
quick; prompt; immediate.
- an immediate reply to my letter
- a prompt reply
- was quick to respond
- a straightaway denial
- noun a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
- reacquainting1/5
reacquaint
- verb familiarize anew
- We reacquainted ourselves with this technique
- verb familiarize anew
- reclaimable1/5
reclaimable
- adjective satellite capable of being used again
recyclable; reusable.
- adjective satellite capable of being used again
- headsails1/5
headsail
- noun any sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel
- noun any sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel
- haircloth1/5
haircloth
- noun cloth woven from horsehair or camelhair; used for upholstery or stiffening in garments
hair.
- noun cloth woven from horsehair or camelhair; used for upholstery or stiffening in garments
- plainclothesmen1/5
plainclothesman
- noun a detective who wears civilian clothes on duty
- noun a detective who wears civilian clothes on duty
- scatterbrain1/5
scatterbrain
- noun a flighty and disorganized person
forgetful person.
- noun a flighty and disorganized person
- taichi1/5
taichi
- noun a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health
tai chi chuan; tai chi; taichichuan; t'ai chi chuan; t'ai chi.
- noun a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health
- overstraining1/5
overstrain
- noun too much strain
- verb strain excessively
overextend.
- He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment
- noun too much strain
- flairs1/5
flair
- noun a natural talent
genius.
- he has a flair for mathematics
- he has a genius for interior decorating
- noun distinctive and stylish elegance
dash; elan; panache; style.
- he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer
- noun a natural talent
- hairnets1/5
hairnet
- noun a small net that some women wear over their hair to keep it in place
- noun a small net that some women wear over their hair to keep it in place
- tailgates1/5
tailgate
- noun a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
tailboard.
- verb follow at a dangerously close distance
- it is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle
- noun a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
- paradisaical1/5
paradisaical
- adjective satellite relating to or befitting Paradise
paradisiacal; paradisiac; paradisal; paradisaic.
- together in that paradisal place
- paradisiacal innocence
- adjective satellite relating to or befitting Paradise
- arraigns1/5
arraign
- verb call before a court to answer an indictment
- verb accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy
- verb call before a court to answer an indictment
- fantails1/5
fantail
- noun an overhang consisting of the fan-shaped part of the deck extending aft of the sternpost of a ship
- noun an overhang consisting of the fan-shaped part of the deck extending aft of the sternpost of a ship
- unchaining1/5
unchain
- verb remove the chains from
- verb make free
- verb remove the chains from
- vaisakha1/5
vaisakha
- noun the second month of the Hindu calendar
Baisakh.
- noun the second month of the Hindu calendar
- mailboat1/5
mailboat
- noun a boat for carrying mail
packet boat; mail boat; packet.
- noun a boat for carrying mail
- frailness1/5
frailness
- noun the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
valetudinarianism; debility; feebleness; frailty; infirmity.
- noun the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
- saintlike1/5
saintlike
- adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
saintly; angelic; sainted; beatific; angelical.
- angelic beneficence
- a beatific smile
- a saintly concern for his fellow men
- my sainted mother
- adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
- ordainer1/5
ordainer
- noun a cleric who ordains; a cleric who admits someone to holy orders
- noun a cleric who ordains; a cleric who admits someone to holy orders
- fairish1/5
fairish
- adjective satellite not excessive or extreme
reasonable; fair.
- a fairish income
- reasonable prices
- adjective satellite (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored;
fair.
- a fair complexion
- adjective satellite not excessive or extreme
- voicemails1/5
voicemail
- noun a computerized system for answering and routing telephone calls; telephone messages can be recorded and stored and relayed
voice mail.
- noun a computerized system for answering and routing telephone calls; telephone messages can be recorded and stored and relayed
- containerised1/5
containerise
- verb package in a container
containerize.
- The cargo was containerized for safe and efficient shipping
- verb package in a container
- repaints1/5
repaint
- verb paint again
- He repainted the same scenery many times during his life
- verb paint again
- He repainted the wall after the child smeared it with tomato sauce
- verb paint again
- suzerains1/5
suzerain
- noun a state exercising a degree of dominion over a dependent state especially in its foreign affairs
- noun a state exercising a degree of dominion over a dependent state especially in its foreign affairs
- mazdaism1/5
mazdaism
- noun system of religion founded in Persia in the 6th century BC by Zoroaster; set forth in the Zend-Avesta; based on concept of struggle between light (good) and dark (evil)
Zoroastrianism.
- noun system of religion founded in Persia in the 6th century BC by Zoroaster; set forth in the Zend-Avesta; based on concept of struggle between light (good) and dark (evil)
- haircare1/5
haircare
- noun care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair
hair care; hairdressing.
- noun care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair
- wainscotting1/5
wainscotting
- noun a wainscoted wall (or wainscoted walls collectively)
wainscoting.
- noun wooden panels that can be used to line the walls of a room
wainscoting; wainscot.
- noun a wainscoted wall (or wainscoted walls collectively)
- parasail1/5
parasail
- noun parachute that will lift a person up into the air when it is towed by a motorboat or a car
- noun parachute that will lift a person up into the air when it is towed by a motorboat or a car
- semitrailers1/5
semitrailer
- noun a trailer having wheels only in the rear; the front is supported by the towing vehicle
semi.
- noun a trailer having wheels only in the rear; the front is supported by the towing vehicle
- hangnails1/5
hangnail
- noun a loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected
agnail.
- noun a loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected
- camelhair1/5
camelhair
- noun a soft tan cloth made with the hair of a camel
camel's hair.
- noun a soft tan cloth made with the hair of a camel
- straiten1/5
straiten
- verb bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
distress.
- verb squeeze together
- verb bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
- bondmaid1/5
bondmaid
- noun a female bound to serve without wages
bondwoman; bondswoman.
- noun a female slave
bondwoman; bondswoman.
- noun a female bound to serve without wages
- mainsails1/5
mainsail
- noun the lowermost sail on the mainmast
- noun the lowermost sail on the mainmast
- brainiacs1/5
brainiac
- noun someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
Einstein; genius; mastermind; brain.
- Mozart was a child genius
- he's smart but he's no Einstein
- noun someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
- lanais1/5
lanai
- noun an island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area
Lanai Island.
- noun a veranda or roofed patio often furnished and used as a living room
- noun an island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area
- unaired1/5
unaired
- adjective satellite lacking fresh air
airless; close; stuffy.
- a dusty airless attic
- the dreadfully close atmosphere
- hot and stuffy and the air was blue with smoke
- adjective satellite lacking fresh air
- plainclothesman1/5
plainclothesman
- noun a detective who wears civilian clothes on duty
- noun a detective who wears civilian clothes on duty
- tailpieces1/5
tailpiece
- noun appendage added to extend the length of something
- noun appendage added to extend the length of something
- baaing1/5
baa
- noun the cry made by sheep
- verb cry plaintively
bleat; blate; blat.
- The lambs were bleating
- noun the cry made by sheep
- countervailed1/5
countervail
- verb compensate for or counterbalance
offset.
- offset deposits and withdrawals
- verb oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
counteract; counterbalance; neutralize.
- This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues
- verb compensate for or counterbalance
- springtail1/5
springtail
- noun any of numerous minute wingless primitive insects possessing a special abdominal appendage that allows the characteristic nearly perpetual springing pattern; found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water
collembolan.
- noun any of numerous minute wingless primitive insects possessing a special abdominal appendage that allows the characteristic nearly perpetual springing pattern; found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water
- bahaism1/5
bahaism
- noun a religion founded in Iran in 1863; emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind; incorporates Christian and Islamic tenets; many adherents live in the United States
- Bahaism has no public rituals or sacraments and praying is done in private
- noun a religion founded in Iran in 1863; emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind; incorporates Christian and Islamic tenets; many adherents live in the United States
- braises1/5
braise
- verb cook in liquid
- braise beef
- verb cook in liquid
- dumbwaiters1/5
dumbwaiter
- noun a small elevator used to convey food (or other goods) from one floor of a building to another
food elevator.
- noun a small elevator used to convey food (or other goods) from one floor of a building to another
- maildrop1/5
maildrop
- noun a drop where mail can be deposited
- noun a drop where mail can be deposited
- enchaining1/5
enchain
- verb restrain or bind with chains
- verb restrain or bind with chains
- paisleys1/5
paisley
- noun a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes
- noun a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes
- distraining1/5
distrain
- verb levy a distress on
- verb confiscate by distress
- verb levy a distress on
- malaises1/5
malaise
- noun physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
uneasiness; unease.
- noun physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
- brainchildren1/5
brainchild
- noun a product of your creative thinking and work
inspiration.
- he had little respect for the inspirations of other artists
- after years of work his brainchild was a tangible reality
- noun a product of your creative thinking and work
- enchains1/5
enchain
- verb restrain or bind with chains
- verb restrain or bind with chains
- faithlessly1/5
faithlessly
- adverb in a disloyal and faithless manner
false; treacherously; treasonably; traitorously.
- he behaved treacherously
- his wife played him false
- adverb in a disloyal and faithless manner
- attainders1/5
attainder
- noun cancellation of civil rights
civil death.
- noun cancellation of civil rights
- ordainers1/5
ordainer
- noun a cleric who ordains; a cleric who admits someone to holy orders
- noun a cleric who ordains; a cleric who admits someone to holy orders
- photomosaic1/5
photomosaic
- noun arrangement of aerial photographs forming a composite picture
arial mosaic; mosaic.
- noun arrangement of aerial photographs forming a composite picture
- failles1/5
faille
- noun a ribbed woven fabric of silk or rayon or cotton
- noun a ribbed woven fabric of silk or rayon or cotton
- chatelaines1/5
chatelaine
- noun the mistress of a chateau or large country house
- noun a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc.
- noun the mistress of a chateau or large country house
- straightjackets1/5
straightjacket
- noun a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person
straitjacket.
- noun a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person
- ringtails1/5
ringtail
- noun raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings
cacomixle; bassarisk; coon cat; ring-tailed cat; civet cat; cacomistle; Bassariscus astutus; miner's cat; raccoon fox.
- noun North American raccoon
Procyon lotor; common racoon; coon; common raccoon.
- noun raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings
- brailed1/5
brail
- noun a small net used to draw fish into a boat
- noun a small rope (one of several) used to draw a sail in
- noun a small net used to draw fish into a boat
- skysail1/5
skysail
- noun the sail above the royal on a square-rigger
- noun the sail above the royal on a square-rigger
- tailgated1/5
tailgate
- noun a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
tailboard.
- verb follow at a dangerously close distance
- it is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle
- noun a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
- wainwrights1/5
wainwright
- noun a wagon maker
wagonwright; waggonwright.
- noun a wagon maker
- bailors1/5
bailor
- noun the person who delivers personal property (goods or money) in trust to the bailee in a bailment
- noun the person who delivers personal property (goods or money) in trust to the bailee in a bailment
- straitening1/5
straiten
- verb bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
distress.
- verb squeeze together
- verb bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
- zaireans1/5
zairean
- noun a native or inhabitant of Zaire
Zairese.
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Zaire or its people
Zairese.
- Zairean elections
- noun a native or inhabitant of Zaire
- brails1/5
brail
- noun a small net used to draw fish into a boat
- noun a small rope (one of several) used to draw a sail in
- noun a small net used to draw fish into a boat
- peneplains1/5
peneplain
- noun a more or less level land surface representing an advanced stage of erosion undisturbed by crustal movements
peneplane.
- noun a more or less level land surface representing an advanced stage of erosion undisturbed by crustal movements
- naifs1/5
naif
- noun a naive or inexperienced person
- adjective marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience
naive.
- a teenager's naive ignorance of life
- the naive assumption that things can only get better
- this naive simple creature with wide friendly eyes so eager to believe appearances
- noun a naive or inexperienced person
- foresails1/5
foresail
- noun the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
- noun the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
- sivaism1/5
sivaism
- noun a Hindu sect worshiping Shiva
Shivaism.
- noun worship of Shiva one of the 3 chief gods of the Hindu pantheon
Shivaism.
- noun a Hindu sect worshiping Shiva
- ingraining1/5
ingraining
- noun teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
inculcation; instilling.
- verb thoroughly work in
grain; ingrain.
- His hands were grained with dirt
- noun teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
- demimondaine1/5
demimondaine
- noun a woman whose sexual promiscuity places her outside respectable society
- noun a woman whose sexual promiscuity places her outside respectable society
- taif1/5
taif
- noun a city in western Saudi Arabia to the east of Mecca
- noun a city in western Saudi Arabia to the east of Mecca
- plainchant1/5
plainchant
- noun a liturgical chant of the Roman Catholic Church
Gregorian chant; plainsong.
- noun a liturgical chant of the Roman Catholic Church
- chaises1/5
chaise
- noun a long chair; for reclining
daybed; chaise longue.
- noun a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse
shay.
- noun a long chair; for reclining
- ponytails1/5
ponytail
- noun a hair style that draws the hair back so that it hangs down in back of the head like a pony's tail
- noun a hair style that draws the hair back so that it hangs down in back of the head like a pony's tail
- taichung1/5
taichung
- noun a city in Taiwan
- noun a city in Taiwan
- headwaiter1/5
headwaiter
- noun a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
captain; maitre d'; maitre d'hotel.
- noun a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
- maiduguri1/5
maiduguri
- noun a city in northeastern Nigeria; an agricultural trading center
Yerwa-Maiduguri.
- noun a city in northeastern Nigeria; an agricultural trading center
- tailwind1/5
tailwind
- noun wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft
- noun wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft
- bailments1/5
bailment
- noun the delivery of personal property in trust by the bailor to the bailee
- noun the delivery of personal property in trust by the bailor to the bailee
- barmaids1/5
barmaid
- noun a female bartender
- noun a female bartender
- rainless1/5
rainless
- adjective satellite lacking rain
- a rainless month
- rainless skies
- adjective satellite lacking rain
- vaishnavas1/5
- bobtail1/5
bobtail
- noun a short or shortened tail of certain animals
dock; bob.
- noun large sheepdog with a profuse shaggy bluish-grey-and-white coat and short tail; believed to trace back to the Roman occupation of Britain
Old English sheepdog.
- noun a short or shortened tail of certain animals
- hailstone1/5
hailstone
- noun small pellet of ice that falls during a hailstorm
- noun small pellet of ice that falls during a hailstorm
- backstairs1/5
backstairs
- noun a second staircase at the rear of a building
- adjective satellite secret and sly or sordid
backstair; furtive.
- backstairs gossip
- his low backstairs cunning"- A.L.Guerard
- backstairs intimacies
- furtive behavior
- noun a second staircase at the rear of a building
- laic1/5
laic
- adjective satellite characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
secular; lay.
- set his collar in laic rather than clerical position
- the lay ministry
- adjective satellite characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
- straitlaced1/5
straitlaced
- adjective satellite exaggeratedly proper
puritanical; prissy; square-toed; straight-laced; strait-laced; tight-laced; victorian; prudish; prim; straightlaced; priggish.
- my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts
- adjective satellite exaggeratedly proper
- rainmakers1/5
rainmaker
- noun executive who is very successful in bringing in business to his company or firm
- noun American Indian medicine man who attempt to make it rain
- noun executive who is very successful in bringing in business to his company or firm
- dairymen1/5
dairyman
- noun the owner or manager of a dairy
dairy farmer.
- noun a man who works in a dairy
- noun the owner or manager of a dairy
- graininess1/5
graininess
- noun the quality of being composed of relatively large particles
coarseness; granularity.
- noun the quality of being composed of relatively large particles
- plainspoken1/5
plainspoken
- adjective satellite using simple and direct language
- a plainspoken country doctor
- adjective satellite characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
frank; straight-from-the-shoulder; outspoken; point-blank; candid; blunt; free-spoken; forthright.
- blunt talking and straight shooting
- a blunt New England farmer
- I gave them my candid opinion
- forthright criticism
- a forthright approach to the problem
- tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
- it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
- plainspoken and to the point
- a point-blank accusation
- adjective satellite using simple and direct language
- maillot1/5
maillot
- noun a woman's one-piece bathing suit
tank suit.
- noun tights for dancers or gymnasts
- noun a woman's one-piece bathing suit
- mailbag1/5
mailbag
- noun pouch used in the shipment of mail
mail pouch.
- noun letter carrier's shoulder bag
postbag.
- in Britain they call a mailbag a postbag
- noun pouch used in the shipment of mail
- waistbands1/5
waistband
- noun a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
girdle; cincture; sash; waistcloth.
- noun a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
- klaipeda1/5
klaipeda
- noun a city in western Lithuania on the Baltic Sea; formerly an important trading town of the Hanseatic League
Memel.
- noun a city in western Lithuania on the Baltic Sea; formerly an important trading town of the Hanseatic League
- highchair1/5
highchair
- noun a chair for feeding a very young child; has four long legs and a footrest and a detachable tray
feeding chair.
- noun a chair for feeding a very young child; has four long legs and a footrest and a detachable tray
- cairene1/5
cairene
- noun a native or inhabitant of Cairo
- noun a native or inhabitant of Cairo
- commissionaire1/5
commissionaire
- noun a uniformed doorman
- noun a uniformed doorman
- detraining1/5
detrain
- verb leave a train
- verb leave a train
- raita1/5
raita
- noun an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices
- noun an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices
- grails1/5
grail
- noun the object of any prolonged endeavor
- noun (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper
Holy Grail; Sangraal.
- noun the object of any prolonged endeavor
- scatterbrained1/5
scatterbrained
- adjective satellite lacking sense or discretion
rattlebrained; scatty; rattlepated.
- his rattlebrained crackpot ideas
- how rattlepated I am! I've forgotten what I came for"- Glenway Westcott
- adjective satellite guided by whim and fancy
flighty; flyaway; head-in-the-clouds.
- flighty young girls
- adjective satellite lacking sense or discretion
- counterstain1/5
counterstain
- noun a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly
- noun a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly
- caitiff1/5
caitiff
- noun a cowardly and despicable person
- adjective satellite despicably mean and cowardly
- noun a cowardly and despicable person
- hairsplitting1/5
hairsplitting
- noun making too fine distinctions of little importance
word-splitting.
- they didn't take his hairsplitting seriously
- adjective satellite developed in excessively fine detail
finespun.
- finespun distinctions
- noun making too fine distinctions of little importance
- cockaigne1/5
cockaigne
- noun (Middle Ages) an imaginary land of luxury and idleness
- noun (Middle Ages) an imaginary land of luxury and idleness
- gaiter1/5
gaiter
- noun a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
spat.
- noun a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides
- noun a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
- faisalabad1/5
faisalabad
- noun city in northeast Pakistan
Lyallpur.
- noun city in northeast Pakistan
- unrestrainedly1/5
unrestrainedly
- adverb in an unrestrained manner
- adverb in an unrestrained manner
- caravanserais1/5
caravanserai
- noun an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
caravan inn; khan; caravansary.
- noun an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
- balalaika1/5
balalaika
- noun a stringed instrument that has a triangular body and three strings
- noun a stringed instrument that has a triangular body and three strings
- hairbrushes1/5
hairbrush
- noun a brush used to groom a person's hair
- noun a brush used to groom a person's hair
- cottontails1/5
cottontail
- noun common small rabbit of North America having greyish or brownish fur and a tail with a white underside; a host for Ixodes pacificus and Ixodes scapularis (Lyme disease ticks)
cottontail rabbit; wood rabbit.
- noun common small rabbit of North America having greyish or brownish fur and a tail with a white underside; a host for Ixodes pacificus and Ixodes scapularis (Lyme disease ticks)
- hairlines1/5
hairline
- noun a very thin line
- noun the natural margin formed by hair on the head
- noun a very thin line
- doornail1/5
doornail
- noun a nail with a large head; formerly used to decorate doors
- noun a nail with a large head; formerly used to decorate doors
- tailcoat1/5
tailcoat
- noun formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
white tie and tails; white tie; tails; tail coat; full dress; dress suit.
- noun formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
- mainlines1/5
mainline
- verb inject into the vein
- She is mainlining heroin
- verb inject into the vein
- bahais1/5
bahai
- noun a teacher of or believer in Bahaism
- adjective of or relating to Bahaism
- noun a teacher of or believer in Bahaism
- tocainide1/5
tocainide
- noun antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Tonocard) used to treat ventricular arrhythmias when less dangerous drugs have failed
Tonocard.
- noun antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Tonocard) used to treat ventricular arrhythmias when less dangerous drugs have failed
- irreclaimable1/5
irreclaimable
- adjective satellite insusceptible of reform
unreformable; irredeemable; unredeemable.
- vicious irreclaimable boys
- irredeemable sinners
- adjective satellite insusceptible of reform
- polonaises1/5
polonaise
- noun a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt
- noun a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt
- villainess1/5
villainess
- noun a woman villain
- noun a woman villain
- mailbags1/5
mailbag
- noun pouch used in the shipment of mail
mail pouch.
- noun letter carrier's shoulder bag
postbag.
- in Britain they call a mailbag a postbag
- noun pouch used in the shipment of mail
- encainide1/5
encainide
- noun antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Enkaid) used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias but increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients
Enkaid.
- noun antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Enkaid) used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias but increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients
- marocain1/5
marocain
- noun a dress crepe; similar to Canton crepe
crepe marocain.
- noun a dress crepe; similar to Canton crepe
- paintbox1/5
paintbox
- noun a box containing a collection of cubes or tubes of artists' paint
- noun a box containing a collection of cubes or tubes of artists' paint
- destaining1/5
destain
- verb remove stain from (a laboratory specimen) to enhance contrast
- verb remove stain from (a laboratory specimen) to enhance contrast
- hairier1/5
hairy
- adjective having or covered with hair
haired; hirsute.
- Jacob was a hairy man
- a hairy caterpillar
- adjective satellite hazardous and frightening
- hairy moments in the mountains
- adjective having or covered with hair
- coattail1/5
coattail
- noun the loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist
- noun the loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist
- araguaia1/5
araguaia
- noun a river in central Brazil that flows generally northward (with many falls) to join the Tocantins River
Araguaya River; Araguaia River; Araguaya.
- noun a river in central Brazil that flows generally northward (with many falls) to join the Tocantins River
- plaining1/5
plain
- noun extensive tract of level open land
champaign; field.
- they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain
- he longed for the fields of his youth
- noun a basic knitting stitch
plain stitch; knit; knit stitch.
- noun extensive tract of level open land
- haikus1/5
haiku
- noun an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines
- noun an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines
- unbraided1/5
- spritsail1/5
spritsail
- noun a fore-and-aft sail extended by a sprit
- noun a fore-and-aft sail extended by a sprit
- detrained1/5
detrain
- verb leave a train
- verb leave a train
- tailrace1/5
tailrace
- noun a watercourse that carries water away from a mill or water wheel or turbine
- noun a watercourse that carries water away from a mill or water wheel or turbine
- monorails1/5
monorail
- noun a railway having a single track
- noun a railway having a single track
- rainiest1/5
rainy
- adjective satellite (of weather) wet by periods of rain
showery.
- showery weather
- rainy days
- adjective satellite (of weather) wet by periods of rain
- unassailably1/5
unassailably
- adverb in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
unchangeably; unalterably; immutably.
- his views were unchangeably fixed
- adverb in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
- tailpipes1/5
tailpipe
- noun a pipe carrying fumes from the muffler to the rear of a car
- noun a pipe carrying fumes from the muffler to the rear of a car
- mailmen1/5
mailman
- noun a man who delivers the mail
mail carrier; letter carrier; postman; carrier.
- noun a man who delivers the mail
- complainingly1/5
complainingly
- adverb with complaints
- she did her work, but she did so complainingly
- adverb with complaints
- stainable1/5
stainable
- adjective capable of being stained (especially of cells and cell parts)
- adjective capable of being stained (especially of cells and cell parts)
- praiseworthiness1/5
praiseworthiness
- noun the quality of being worthy of praise
laudableness; laudability.
- noun the quality of being worthy of praise
- vinaigrettes1/5
vinaigrette
- noun oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic
sauce vinaigrette; French dressing.
- noun oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic
- destain1/5
destain
- verb remove stain from (a laboratory specimen) to enhance contrast
- verb remove stain from (a laboratory specimen) to enhance contrast
- treenails1/5
treenail
- noun a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast
trenail; trunnel.
- noun a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast
- staysails1/5
staysail
- noun a fore-and-aft sail set on a stay (as between two masts)
- noun a fore-and-aft sail set on a stay (as between two masts)
- tailboard1/5
tailboard
- noun a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
tailgate.
- noun a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
- unrestraint1/5
unrestraint
- noun the quality of lacking restraint
- noun the quality of lacking restraint
- rainproof1/5
rainproof
- adjective satellite not permitting the passage of water
waterproofed; waterproof.
- adjective satellite not permitting the passage of water
- mainlining1/5
mainline
- verb inject into the vein
- She is mainlining heroin
- verb inject into the vein
- braining1/5
brain
- noun that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
encephalon.
- noun mental ability
mental capacity; learning ability; mentality; brainpower; wit.
- he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
- noun that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
- cairenes1/5
- unfaithfully1/5
unfaithfully
- adverb in an unfaithful undependable unreliable manner
unreliably; undependably.
- adverb in an unfaithful undependable unreliable manner
- woodgrain1/5
woodgrain
- noun texture produced by the fibers in wood
wood grain; woodiness.
- noun texture produced by the fibers in wood
- ismailism1/5
ismailism
- noun the branch of Shiism noted for its esoteric philosophy
- noun the branch of Shiism noted for its esoteric philosophy
- fraise1/5
fraise
- noun a ruff for the neck worn in the 16th century
- noun sloping or horizontal rampart of pointed stakes
- noun a ruff for the neck worn in the 16th century
- drainboard1/5
drainboard
- noun a board beside a kitchen sink and inclined to drain into the sink
draining board.
- noun a board beside a kitchen sink and inclined to drain into the sink
- highchairs1/5
highchair
- noun a chair for feeding a very young child; has four long legs and a footrest and a detachable tray
feeding chair.
- noun a chair for feeding a very young child; has four long legs and a footrest and a detachable tray
- pollyannaish1/5
pollyannaish
- adjective satellite pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
cheerful; upbeat.
- adjective satellite pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
- trainmaster1/5
trainmaster
- noun a railroad employer who is in charge of a railway yard
yardmaster; train dispatcher.
- noun a railroad employer who is in charge of a railway yard
- maconnais1/5
maconnais
- noun fine Burgundy wine usually white and dry
macon.
- noun fine Burgundy wine usually white and dry
- outaouais1/5
outaouais
- noun a river in southeastern Canada that flows along the boundary between Quebec and Ontario to the Saint Lawrence River near Montreal
Ottawa; Ottawa river.
- noun a river in southeastern Canada that flows along the boundary between Quebec and Ontario to the Saint Lawrence River near Montreal
- birdbrain1/5
birdbrain
- noun a person with confused ideas; incapable of serious thought
loon; addle-head; addlehead.
- noun a person with confused ideas; incapable of serious thought
- haidas1/5
haida
- noun a member of a seafaring group of North American Indians who lived on the Pacific coast of British Columbia and southwestern Alaska
- noun the Na-Dene language of the Haida
- noun a member of a seafaring group of North American Indians who lived on the Pacific coast of British Columbia and southwestern Alaska
- commissionaires1/5
commissionaire
- noun a uniformed doorman
- noun a uniformed doorman
- faintings1/5
faint
- noun a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
swoon; deliquium; syncope.
- verb pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
swoon; pass out; conk.
- noun a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
- straightlaced1/5
straightlaced
- adjective satellite exaggeratedly proper
puritanical; prissy; square-toed; straight-laced; straitlaced; strait-laced; tight-laced; victorian; prudish; prim; priggish.
- my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts
- adjective satellite exaggeratedly proper
- grainier1/5
grainy
- adjective satellite composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
gritty; granular; farinaceous; mealy; coarse-grained; granulose.
- granular sugar
- the photographs were grainy and indistinct
- it left a mealy residue
- adjective satellite composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
- hairiest1/5
hairy
- adjective having or covered with hair
haired; hirsute.
- Jacob was a hairy man
- a hairy caterpillar
- adjective satellite hazardous and frightening
- hairy moments in the mountains
- adjective having or covered with hair
- daises1/5
dais
- noun a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
soapbox; stump; podium; ambo; pulpit; rostrum.
- noun a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
- marocains1/5
marocain
- noun a dress crepe; similar to Canton crepe
crepe marocain.
- noun a dress crepe; similar to Canton crepe
- parnaiba1/5
parnaiba
- noun a river in northeastern Brazil that flows generally northward to the Atlantic Ocean
Parnahiba.
- noun a river in northeastern Brazil that flows generally northward to the Atlantic Ocean
- fraises1/5
fraise
- noun a ruff for the neck worn in the 16th century
- noun sloping or horizontal rampart of pointed stakes
- noun a ruff for the neck worn in the 16th century
- detrain1/5
detrain
- verb leave a train
- verb leave a train
- destained1/5
destain
- verb remove stain from (a laboratory specimen) to enhance contrast
- verb remove stain from (a laboratory specimen) to enhance contrast
- fingerpaint1/5
fingerpaint
- noun paint that has the consistency of jelly
finger paint.
- noun paint that has the consistency of jelly
- brainier1/5
brainy
- adjective satellite having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
brilliant; smart as a whip.
- some men dislike brainy women
- a brilliant mind
- a brilliant solution to the problem
- adjective satellite having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
- tailgaters1/5
tailgater
- noun a driver who follows too closely behind another motor vehicle
- noun a driver who follows too closely behind another motor vehicle
- upraise1/5
upraise
- verb cause to become alive again
resurrect; raise.
- raise from the dead
- Slavery is already dead, and cannot be resurrected
- Upraising ghosts
- verb cause to become alive again
- brainiest1/5
brainy
- adjective satellite having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
brilliant; smart as a whip.
- some men dislike brainy women
- a brilliant mind
- a brilliant solution to the problem
- adjective satellite having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
- tailcoats1/5
tailcoat
- noun formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
white tie and tails; white tie; tails; tail coat; full dress; dress suit.
- noun formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
- straitest1/5
strait
- noun a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
sound.
- noun a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
straits; pass.
- noun a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
- tailwinds1/5
tailwind
- noun wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft
- noun wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft
- stairhead1/5
stairhead
- noun platform at the top of a staircase
- noun platform at the top of a staircase
- wainscots1/5
wainscot
- noun panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall
dado.
- noun wooden panels that can be used to line the walls of a room
wainscoting; wainscotting.
- noun panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall
- caitiffs1/5
caitiff
- noun a cowardly and despicable person
- adjective satellite despicably mean and cowardly
- noun a cowardly and despicable person
- waistcloth1/5
waistcloth
- noun a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
girdle; cincture; waistband; sash.
- noun a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
- cocain1/5
cocain
- noun a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
cocaine.
- noun a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
- treenail1/5
treenail
- noun a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast
trenail; trunnel.
- noun a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast
- volaille1/5
volaille
- noun the flesh of a chicken used for food
poulet; chicken.
- noun the flesh of a chicken used for food
- mithraists1/5
- nailbrush1/5
nailbrush
- noun a brush used to clean a person's fingernails
- noun a brush used to clean a person's fingernails
- upraising1/5
upraise
- verb cause to become alive again
resurrect; raise.
- raise from the dead
- Slavery is already dead, and cannot be resurrected
- Upraising ghosts
- verb cause to become alive again
- crackbrained1/5
crackbrained
- adjective satellite insanely irresponsible
idiotic.
- an idiotic idea
- adjective satellite insanely irresponsible
- staidness1/5
staidness
- noun a trait of dignified seriousness
solemness; sedateness; solemnity.
- noun a trait of dignified seriousness
- straightedges1/5
straightedge
- noun hand tool consisting of a flat rigid rectangular bar (metal or wood) that can be used to draw straight lines (or test their straightness)
- noun hand tool consisting of a flat rigid rectangular bar (metal or wood) that can be used to draw straight lines (or test their straightness)
- praiseful1/5
praiseful
- adjective satellite full of or giving praise
praising; laudatory.
- a laudatory remark
- adjective satellite full of or giving praise
- blains1/5
blain
- noun an inflammatory swelling or sore
- noun an inflammatory swelling or sore
- headwaiters1/5
headwaiter
- noun a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
captain; maitre d'; maitre d'hotel.
- noun a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
- debonaire1/5
debonaire
- adjective satellite having a sophisticated charm
suave; debonnaire; debonair.
- a debonair gentleman
- adjective satellite having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air
chipper; debonair; jaunty.
- looking chipper, like a man...diverted by his own wit"- Frances G. Patton
- life that is gay, brisk, and debonair"- H.M.Reynolds
- walked with a jaunty step
- a jaunty optimist
- adjective satellite having a sophisticated charm
- alcaic1/5
alcaic
Pertaining to Alcæus, a lyric poet of Mitylene, about 6000 b. c. -- n. A kind of verse, so called from Alcæus. One variety consists of five feet, a spondee or iambic, an iambic, a long syllable, and two dactyls.
- kainite1/5
kainite
- noun a white mineral consisting of magnesium sulphate and potassium chloride; a source of potassium salts; used as a fertilizer
- noun a white mineral consisting of magnesium sulphate and potassium chloride; a source of potassium salts; used as a fertilizer
- tailgater1/5
tailgater
- noun a driver who follows too closely behind another motor vehicle
- noun a driver who follows too closely behind another motor vehicle
- straiter1/5
strait
- noun a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
sound.
- noun a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
straits; pass.
- noun a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
- jainist1/5
jainist
- noun a believer in Jainism
- adjective relating to or characteristic of Jainism
Jain.
- Jain gods
- noun a believer in Jainism
- azerbaijanis1/5
azerbaijani
- noun a native or inhabitant of Azerbaijan
- noun the Turkic language spoken by the Azerbaijani
- noun a native or inhabitant of Azerbaijan
- rabelaisian1/5
rabelaisian
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Francois Rabelais or his works
- Rabelaisian characters
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Francois Rabelais or his works
- bahraini1/5
bahraini
- noun a native or inhabitant of Bahrain
Bahreini.
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Bahrain or its people or language
- Bahraini beaches
- noun a native or inhabitant of Bahrain
- pharisaical1/5
pharisaical
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
pharisaic; self-righteous; sanctimonious; holier-than-thou; pietistic; pietistical.
- a sickening sanctimonious smile
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
- braincase1/5
braincase
- noun the part of the skull that encloses the brain
cranium; brainpan.
- noun the part of the skull that encloses the brain
- maidu1/5
maidu
- noun a member of a North American Indian people living east of the Sacramento river in California
- noun a Penutian language spoken by the Maidu
Pujunan.
- noun a member of a North American Indian people living east of the Sacramento river in California
- oxtail1/5
oxtail
- noun the skinned tail of cattle; used especially for soups
- noun the skinned tail of cattle; used especially for soups
- murrain1/5
murrain
- noun any disease of domestic animals that resembles a plague
- noun any disease of domestic animals that resembles a plague
- charolais1/5
charolais
- noun large white or cream-colored breed from France
- noun large white or cream-colored breed from France
- tupaia1/5
tupaia
- noun the type genus of the Tupaia: chief genus of tree shrews
genus Tupaia.
- noun the type genus of the Tupaia: chief genus of tree shrews
- whitebait1/5
whitebait
- noun minnows or other small fresh- or saltwater fish (especially herring); usually cooked whole
- noun the edible young of especially herrings and sprats and smelts
- noun minnows or other small fresh- or saltwater fish (especially herring); usually cooked whole
- greasepaint1/5
greasepaint
- noun a greasy substance used as makeup by actors
- noun a greasy substance used as makeup by actors
- waistlines1/5
waistline
- noun the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
waist.
- noun the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
- wagtails1/5
wagtail
- noun Old World bird having a very long tail that jerks up and down as it walks
- noun Old World bird having a very long tail that jerks up and down as it walks
- guaira1/5
guaira
- noun a great waterfall on the border between Brazil and Paraguay
Guaira Falls; Sete Quedas.
- noun a great waterfall on the border between Brazil and Paraguay
- saimiri1/5
saimiri
- noun squirrel monkeys
genus Saimiri.
- noun squirrel monkeys
- wainscoted1/5
wainscoted
- adjective satellite fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting
paneled.
- adjective satellite fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting
- hairball1/5
hairball
- noun a compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal (especially in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur)
hair ball; trichobezoar.
- noun a compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal (especially in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur)
- cairngorms1/5
cairngorm
- noun a smoky yellow or brown quartz
smoky quartz.
- noun a smoky yellow or brown quartz
- cairngorm1/5
cairngorm
- noun a smoky yellow or brown quartz
smoky quartz.
- noun a smoky yellow or brown quartz
- dairymaid1/5
dairymaid
- noun a woman who works in a dairy
milkmaid.
- noun a woman who works in a dairy
- daiquiris1/5
daiquiri
- noun a cocktail made with rum and lime or lemon juice
rum cocktail.
- noun a cocktail made with rum and lime or lemon juice
- rogaine1/5
rogaine
- noun a vasodilator (trade name Loniten) used to treat severe hypertension; one side effect is hirsutism so it is also sold (trade name Rogaine) as a treatment for male-patterned baldness
minoxidil; Loniten.
- noun a vasodilator (trade name Loniten) used to treat severe hypertension; one side effect is hirsutism so it is also sold (trade name Rogaine) as a treatment for male-patterned baldness
- quaintest1/5
quaint
- adjective satellite strange in an interesting or pleasing way
- quaint dialect words
- quaint streets of New Orleans, that most foreign of American cities
- adjective satellite very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance
- the head terminating in the quaint duck bill which gives the animal its vernacular name"- Bill Beatty
- came forth a quaint and fearful sight"- Sir Walter Scott
- a quaint sense of humor
- adjective satellite strange in an interesting or pleasing way
- swallowtails1/5
swallowtail
- noun a man's full-dress jacket with two long tapering tails at the back
swallow-tailed coat; morning coat.
- noun a man's full-dress jacket with two long tapering tails at the back
- parfaits1/5
parfait
- noun layers of ice cream and syrup and whipped cream
- noun layers of ice cream and syrup and whipped cream
- ptomaine1/5
ptomaine
- noun any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
ptomain.
- noun a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines
ptomaine poisoning.
- noun any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
- guaiacum1/5
guaiacum
- noun medicinal resin from the lignum vitae tree
- noun hard greenish-brown wood of the lignum vitae tree and other trees of the genus Guaiacum
guaiac; lignum vitae.
- noun medicinal resin from the lignum vitae tree
- parlourmaid1/5
parlourmaid
- noun a maid in a private home whose duties are to care for the parlor and the table and to answer the door
parlormaid.
- noun a maid in a private home whose duties are to care for the parlor and the table and to answer the door
- redtail1/5
redtail
- noun dark brown American hawk species having a reddish-brown tail
red-tailed hawk; Buteo jamaicensis.
- noun European songbird with a reddish breast and tail; related to Old World robins
redstart.
- noun dark brown American hawk species having a reddish-brown tail
- spains1/5
spain
- noun a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
Kingdom of Spain; Espana.
- noun a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
- danaids1/5
danaid
- noun large tropical butterfly with degenerate forelegs and an unpleasant taste
danaid butterfly.
- noun large tropical butterfly with degenerate forelegs and an unpleasant taste
- sainfoin1/5
sainfoin
- noun Eurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods; naturalized in Britain and North America grasslands on calcareous soils; important forage crop and source of honey in Britain
holy clover; esparcet; Onobrychis viciaefolia; sanfoin; Onobrychis viciifolia.
- noun Eurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods; naturalized in Britain and North America grasslands on calcareous soils; important forage crop and source of honey in Britain
- gaillardia1/5
gaillardia
- noun any plant of western America of the genus Gaillardia having hairy leaves and long-stalked flowers in hot vibrant colors from golden yellow and copper to rich burgundy
- noun any plant of western America of the genus Gaillardia having hairy leaves and long-stalked flowers in hot vibrant colors from golden yellow and copper to rich burgundy
- rolaids1/5
- hairballs1/5
hairball
- noun a compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal (especially in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur)
hair ball; trichobezoar.
- noun a compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal (especially in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur)
- dibucaine1/5
dibucaine
- noun a local anesthetic that is administered by injection
- noun a local anesthetic that is administered by injection
- chainlike1/5
chainlike
- adjective satellite having a chainlike form
catenulate.
- catenulate bacterial cell colonies
- adjective satellite having a chainlike form
- spondaic1/5
spondaic
- adjective of or consisting of spondees
- spondaic hexameter
- adjective of or consisting of spondees
- bougainvilleas1/5
bougainvillea
- noun any of several South American ornamental woody vines of the genus Bougainvillea having brilliant red or purple flower bracts; widely grown in warm regions
- noun any of several South American ornamental woody vines of the genus Bougainvillea having brilliant red or purple flower bracts; widely grown in warm regions
- shirtwaists1/5
shirtwaist
- noun a blouse with buttons down the front
shirtwaister.
- in Britain they call a shirtwaist a shirtwaister
- noun a blouse with buttons down the front
- bahrainis1/5
bahraini
- noun a native or inhabitant of Bahrain
Bahreini.
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Bahrain or its people or language
- Bahraini beaches
- noun a native or inhabitant of Bahrain
- fundraise1/5
fundraise
- verb raise money for a cause or project
fund raise; fund-raise.
- We are fundraising for AIDS research
- verb raise money for a cause or project
- debonnaire1/5
debonnaire
- adjective satellite having a sophisticated charm
suave; debonaire; debonair.
- a debonair gentleman
- adjective satellite having a sophisticated charm
- daisylike1/5
daisylike
- adjective resembling a daisy
- adjective resembling a daisy
- faintheartedness1/5
faintheartedness
- noun the trait of lacking boldness and courage
faintness.
- faintness of heart and infirmity of purpose
- noun the trait of lacking boldness and courage
- romaic1/5
romaic
- adjective relating to modern Greece or its inhabitants or its language
- noun the modern Greek vernacular
Demotic.
- adjective relating to modern Greece or its inhabitants or its language
- overpraised1/5
overpraise
- verb praise excessively
- verb praise excessively
- plaintiveness1/5
plaintiveness
- noun expressing sorrowfulness
- noun expressing sorrowfulness
- raiu1/5
raiu
- noun radioactive iodine test that measures the amount of radioactive iodine taken up by the thyroid gland
radioactive iodine uptake test.
- noun radioactive iodine test that measures the amount of radioactive iodine taken up by the thyroid gland
- agelaius1/5
agelaius
- noun red-winged blackbirds
genus Agelaius.
- noun red-winged blackbirds
- dairymaids1/5
dairymaid
- noun a woman who works in a dairy
milkmaid.
- noun a woman who works in a dairy
- hualapais1/5
hualapai
- noun a member of a North American people formerly living in the Colorado river valley in Arizona
Hualpai; Walapai.
- noun the Yuman language spoken by the Walapai
Hualpai; Walapai.
- noun a member of a North American people formerly living in the Colorado river valley in Arizona
- ungainliness1/5
ungainliness
- noun the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are extremely ungainly and inelegant
gawkiness.
- noun the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are extremely ungainly and inelegant
- ptomaines1/5
ptomaine
- noun any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
ptomain.
- noun a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines
ptomaine poisoning.
- noun any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
- oxtails1/5
oxtail
- noun the skinned tail of cattle; used especially for soups
- noun the skinned tail of cattle; used especially for soups
- chilblain1/5
chilblain
- noun inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
pernio; chilblains.
- noun inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
- betaines1/5
betaine
- noun a sweet tasting alkaloid that occurs in sugar beets
- noun a sweet tasting alkaloid that occurs in sugar beets
- quainter1/5
quaint
- adjective satellite strange in an interesting or pleasing way
- quaint dialect words
- quaint streets of New Orleans, that most foreign of American cities
- adjective satellite very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance
- the head terminating in the quaint duck bill which gives the animal its vernacular name"- Bill Beatty
- came forth a quaint and fearful sight"- Sir Walter Scott
- a quaint sense of humor
- adjective satellite strange in an interesting or pleasing way
- overpraise1/5
overpraise
- verb praise excessively
- verb praise excessively
- faineant1/5
faineant
- adjective satellite disinclined to work or exertion
lazy; slothful; indolent; otiose; work-shy.
- faineant kings under whose rule the country languished
- an indolent hanger-on
- too lazy to wash the dishes
- shiftless idle youth
- slothful employees
- the unemployed are not necessarily work-shy
- adjective satellite disinclined to work or exertion
- yavapais1/5
yavapai
- noun a member of a North American Indian people of central Arizona
- noun the Yuman language spoken by the Yavapai
- noun a member of a North American Indian people of central Arizona
- secretaires1/5
secretaire
- noun a desk used for writing
writing table; escritoire; secretary.
- noun a desk used for writing
- constrainedly1/5
constrainedly
- adverb in a constrained manner
- adverb in a constrained manner
- afterpains1/5
afterpains
- noun pains felt by a woman after her baby is born; associated with contractions of the uterus
- noun pains felt by a woman after her baby is born; associated with contractions of the uterus
- brainpan1/5
brainpan
- noun the part of the skull that encloses the brain
braincase; cranium.
- noun the part of the skull that encloses the brain
- parlormaid1/5
parlormaid
- noun a maid in a private home whose duties are to care for the parlor and the table and to answer the door
parlourmaid.
- noun a maid in a private home whose duties are to care for the parlor and the table and to answer the door
- bobtailed1/5
bobtailed
- adjective satellite having a short or shortened tail
bobtail.
- bobtail mare
- adjective satellite having a short or shortened tail
- tetraiodothyronine1/5
tetraiodothyronine
- noun hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells
T; thyroxine; thyroxin.
- thyroxine is 65% iodine
- noun hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells
- fairlead1/5
fairlead
- noun a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing
- noun a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing
- ansaid1/5
ansaid
- noun a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Ansaid) that is administered only orally
flurbiprofen.
- noun a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Ansaid) that is administered only orally
- railleries1/5
raillery
- noun light teasing repartee
banter; give-and-take; backchat.
- noun light teasing repartee
- outsail1/5
outsail
- verb sail faster or better than
- They outsailed the Roman fleet
- verb sail faster or better than
- outsailed1/5
outsail
- verb sail faster or better than
- They outsailed the Roman fleet
- verb sail faster or better than
- cordaites1/5
cordaites
- noun tall Paleozoic trees superficially resembling modern screw pines; structurally intermediate in some ways between cycads and conifers
genus Cordaites.
- noun tall Paleozoic trees superficially resembling modern screw pines; structurally intermediate in some ways between cycads and conifers
- paillasse1/5
paillasse
- noun mattress consisting of a thin pad filled with straw or sawdust
palliasse.
- noun mattress consisting of a thin pad filled with straw or sawdust
- danaid1/5
danaid
- noun large tropical butterfly with degenerate forelegs and an unpleasant taste
danaid butterfly.
- noun large tropical butterfly with degenerate forelegs and an unpleasant taste
- unconstraint1/5
unconstraint
- noun the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
abandon; wantonness.
- she danced with abandon
- noun the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
- naiki1/5
naiki
- noun a Dravidian language spoken in south central India
- noun a Dravidian language spoken in south central India
- maidenheads1/5
maidenhead
- noun a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin
virginal membrane; hymen.
- noun a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin
- havasupais1/5
havasupai
- noun a member of a North American Indian people of Cataract Canyon in Arizona
- noun the Yuman language spoken by the Havasupai
- noun a member of a North American Indian people of Cataract Canyon in Arizona
- saiga1/5
saiga
- noun goat-like antelope of central Eurasia having a stubby nose like a proboscis
Saiga tatarica.
- noun goat-like antelope of central Eurasia having a stubby nose like a proboscis
- postpaid1/5
postpaid
- adjective satellite used especially of mail; paid in advance
prepaid.
- adjective satellite used especially of mail; paid in advance
- uncomplainingly1/5
uncomplainingly
- adverb without complaining
- an equally gallant little wife and mother uncomplainingly keeping up the production of tasty and nourishing meals
- adverb without complaining
- maiolica1/5
maiolica
- noun highly decorated earthenware with a glaze of tin oxide
majolica.
- noun highly decorated earthenware with a glaze of tin oxide
- horsetails1/5
horsetail
- noun perennial rushlike flowerless herbs with jointed hollow stems and narrow toothlike leaves that spread by creeping rhizomes; tend to become weedy; common in northern hemisphere; some in Africa and South America
- noun perennial rushlike flowerless herbs with jointed hollow stems and narrow toothlike leaves that spread by creeping rhizomes; tend to become weedy; common in northern hemisphere; some in Africa and South America
- guaiac1/5
guaiac
- noun hard greenish-brown wood of the lignum vitae tree and other trees of the genus Guaiacum
guaiacum; lignum vitae.
- noun hard greenish-brown wood of the lignum vitae tree and other trees of the genus Guaiacum
- novocain1/5
novocain
- noun procaine administered as a hydrochloride (trade name Novocain)
procaine hydrochloride; novocaine.
- noun procaine administered as a hydrochloride (trade name Novocain)
- hairstreak1/5
hairstreak
- noun small butterflies having striped markings under the wings
hairstreak butterfly.
- noun small butterflies having striped markings under the wings
- blacktail1/5
blacktail
- noun mule deer of western Rocky Mountains
Odocoileus hemionus columbianus; blacktail deer; black-tailed deer.
- noun mule deer of western Rocky Mountains
- caimans1/5
caiman
- noun a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly
cayman.
- noun a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly
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novocaine
- noun procaine administered as a hydrochloride (trade name Novocain)
Novocain; procaine hydrochloride.
- noun procaine administered as a hydrochloride (trade name Novocain)
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capercaillie
- noun large black Old World grouse
capercailzie; horse of the wood; Tetrao urogallus.
- noun large black Old World grouse
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maigre
- noun large European marine food fish
maiger; Sciaena aquila.
- noun large European marine food fish
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cremains
- noun the remains of a dead body after cremation
- noun the remains of a dead body after cremation
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bougainvillaea
(Bot.) A genus of plants of the order Nyctoginaceæ, from tropical South America, having the flowers surrounded by large bracts.
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unascertainable
- adjective satellite not able to be ascertained; resisting discovery
undiscoverable.
- adjective satellite not able to be ascertained; resisting discovery
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copaiba
- noun an oleoresin used in varnishes and ointments
copaiba balsam; balsam capivi.
- noun an oleoresin used in varnishes and ointments
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foxtail
- noun grasses of the genera Alopecurus and Setaria having dense silky or bristly brushlike flowering spikes
foxtail grass.
- noun grasses of the genera Alopecurus and Setaria having dense silky or bristly brushlike flowering spikes
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lactaid
- noun any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose
lactase.
- noun any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose
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saintpaulia
- noun east African herb with nodding flowers; widely cultivated
genus Saintpaulia.
- noun east African herb with nodding flowers; widely cultivated
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capercailzie
- noun large black Old World grouse
capercaillie; horse of the wood; Tetrao urogallus.
- noun large black Old World grouse
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hairstreak
- noun small butterflies having striped markings under the wings
hairstreak butterfly.
- noun small butterflies having striped markings under the wings
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caimito
- noun evergreen tree of West Indies and Central America having edible purple fruit star-shaped in cross section and dark green leaves with golden silky undersides
Chrysophyllum cainito; star apple.
- noun evergreen tree of West Indies and Central America having edible purple fruit star-shaped in cross section and dark green leaves with golden silky undersides
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maianthemum
- noun sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae: false lily of the valley
genus Maianthemum.
- noun sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae: false lily of the valley
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lyonnaise
- adjective satellite cooked with onions
- adjective satellite cooked with onions
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krait
- noun brightly colored venomous but nonaggressive snake of southeastern Asia and Malay peninsula
- noun brightly colored venomous but nonaggressive snake of southeastern Asia and Malay peninsula
- taipan1/5
taipan
- noun large highly venomous snake of northeastern Australia
Oxyuranus scutellatus.
- noun large highly venomous snake of northeastern Australia
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lackadaisically
- adverb in an idle and lackadaisical manner
- he was hanging around the house lackadaisically
- adverb in an idle and lackadaisical manner
- pearmain1/5
pearmain
(Bot.) The name of several kinds of apples; as, the blue .pearmain , winterpearmain , and redpearmain
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taipan
- noun large highly venomous snake of northeastern Australia
Oxyuranus scutellatus.
- noun large highly venomous snake of northeastern Australia
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krait
- noun brightly colored venomous but nonaggressive snake of southeastern Asia and Malay peninsula
- noun brightly colored venomous but nonaggressive snake of southeastern Asia and Malay peninsula
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choleraic
- adjective relating to or resulting from or resembling cholera
- adjective relating to or resulting from or resembling cholera
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pintail
- noun long-necked river duck of the Old and New Worlds having elongated central tail feathers
Anas acuta; pin-tailed duck.
- noun long-necked river duck of the Old and New Worlds having elongated central tail feathers
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romaine
- noun lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head
cos lettuce; cos; romaine lettuce.
- noun lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head
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pintail
- noun long-necked river duck of the Old and New Worlds having elongated central tail feathers
Anas acuta; pin-tailed duck.
- noun long-necked river duck of the Old and New Worlds having elongated central tail feathers
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whiptail
- noun any of numerous very agile and alert New World lizards
whiptail lizard.
- noun any of numerous very agile and alert New World lizards
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rattail
- noun deep-sea fish with a large head and body and long tapering tail
rattail fish; grenadier.
- noun deep-sea fish with a large head and body and long tapering tail
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swordtail
- noun freshwater fish of Central America having a long swordlike tail; popular aquarium fish
Xyphophorus helleri; topminnow; helleri.
- noun freshwater fish of Central America having a long swordlike tail; popular aquarium fish
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swordtail
- noun freshwater fish of Central America having a long swordlike tail; popular aquarium fish
Xyphophorus helleri; topminnow; helleri.
- noun freshwater fish of Central America having a long swordlike tail; popular aquarium fish
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entertainingly
- adverb in an entertaining manner
- Byron's consumed memoirs possessed the merit of being well and entertainingly written
- adverb in an entertaining manner
- uncurtained1/5
uncurtained
- adjective not provided with curtains
curtainless.
- blank, curtainless windows stared back at her
- adjective not provided with curtains
- curtainless1/5
curtainless
- adjective not provided with curtains
uncurtained.
- blank, curtainless windows stared back at her
- adjective not provided with curtains
- paintable1/5
paintable
- adjective lending itself to being painted
- a highly paintable landscape
- made of sturdy eminently paintable wood
- adjective lending itself to being painted
- unraised1/5
unraised
- adjective made without leavening
unleavened.
- unleavened bread is often simply flour mixed with water
- adjective made without leavening
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- gaine1/5
gain
- noun a quantity that is added
addition; increase.
- there was an addition to property taxes this year
- they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
- noun the advantageous quality of being beneficial
profit.
- noun a quantity that is added
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baith
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maik
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tailor
- noun a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
seamster; sartor.
- verb adjust to a specific need or market
orient.
- a magazine oriented towards young people
- tailor your needs to your surroundings
- noun a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
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rait
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pharisaism
The notions, doctrines, and conduct of the Pharisees, as a sect. Sharp.
- foresaid1/5
foresaid
Mentioned before; aforesaid.
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cochair
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wholegrain
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interchain
To link together; to unite closely or firmly, as by a chain. Two bosoms interchained with an oath. Shak.
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libraire
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- rubbermaid1/5
rubbermaid
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gaiman
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darkhaired
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raimund
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zairian
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stanzaic
Pertaining to, or consisting of, stanzas; as, a couplet in .stanzaic form
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trailblazing
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- nais1/5
nais
(Zoöl.) See Naiad .
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rubaiyat
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bait
- noun anything that serves as an enticement
come-on; lure; sweetener; hook.
- noun something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
decoy; lure.
- noun anything that serves as an enticement
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waitstaff
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alaihi
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caille
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- efrain1/5
efrain
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chaitya
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- canaille1/5
canaille
The lowest class of people; the rabble; the vulgar.
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- maist1/5
may
- noun thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America
English hawthorn; Crataegus oxycantha; whitethorn; Crataegus laevigata.
- noun the month following April and preceding June
- noun thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America
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retraite
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hairbreadth
The diameter or breadth of a hair; a very small distance; sometimes, definitely, the forty-eighth part of an inch. Every one could sling stones at an hairbreadth and not miss. Judg. xx. 16
- naish1/5
naish
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vair
The skin of the squirrel, much used in the fourteenth century as fur for garments, and frequently mentioned by writers of that period in describing the costly dresses of kings, nobles, and prelates. It is represented in heraldry by a series of small shields placed close together, and alternately white and blue. Fairholt.No vair or ermine decked his garment. Sir W. Scott.
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engrailed
(Her.) Indented with small concave curves, as the edge of a bordure, bend, or the like.
- haith1/5
have
- noun a person who possesses great material wealth
rich person; wealthy person.
- verb have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
hold; have got.
- She has $1,000 in the bank
- He has got two beautiful daughters
- She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
- noun a person who possesses great material wealth
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shaikhs
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clairol
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bairam
The name of two Mohammedan festivals, of which one is held at the close of the fast called Ramadan, and the other seventy days after the fast.
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fantaisie
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containerization
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portugais
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appraising
- adjective satellite exercising or involving careful evaluations
evaluative.
- looked him over with an appraising eye
- the literary judge uses many evaluative terms
- verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
evaluate; measure; value; assess; valuate; appraise.
- I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
- access all the factors when taking a risk
- adjective satellite exercising or involving careful evaluations
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- delaine1/5
delaine
A kind of fabric for women's dresses.
- mainlander1/5
mainland
- noun the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
- noun the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
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- mained1/5
maim
- verb injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
- people were maimed by the explosion
- verb injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
- housetraining1/5
- caique1/5
caique
(Naut..) A light skiff or rowboat used on the Bosporus; also, a Levantine vessel of larger size.
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- bucktail1/5
bucktail
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frigidaire
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cay
- noun a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida
Florida key; key.
- noun a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida
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hains
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shorthair
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- longhair1/5
longhair
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- maintien1/5
maintien
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quais
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brattain
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hairstyling
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- haining1/5
haining
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multimillionaires
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appraisee
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explain
- verb make plain and comprehensible
explicate.
- He explained the laws of physics to his students
- verb define
- The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean
- verb make plain and comprehensible
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- maiman1/5
maiman
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drain
- noun emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
drainage.
- noun tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
- noun emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
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tailer
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laika
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trailways
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- haint1/5
have
- noun a person who possesses great material wealth
rich person; wealthy person.
- verb have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
hold; have got.
- She has $1,000 in the bank
- He has got two beautiful daughters
- She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
- noun a person who possesses great material wealth
- maile1/5
mail
- noun the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
- noun the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office
post; mail service; postal service.
- the mail handles billions of items every day
- he works for the United States mail service
- in England they call mail `the post'
- noun the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
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containable
Capable of being contained or comprised. Boyle.
- raia1/5
raia
(Zoöl.) A genus of rays which includes the skates. See Skate .
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tailwater
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chaitin
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dvaita
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laith
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prochain
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maiko
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paire
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stairmaster
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pigtail
- noun a plait of braided hair
- noun a plait of braided hair
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paisano
(Zoöl.) The chaparral cock.
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gosain
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straight
- noun a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
straight person; heterosexual person; heterosexual.
- noun a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
- noun a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
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unsustained
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sane
- adjective mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
- appears to be completely sane
- adjective satellite marked by sound judgment
reasonable.
- sane nuclear policy
- adjective mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
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tearstained
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deign
- verb do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
condescend; descend.
- verb do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
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altaian
Of or pertaining to the Altai, a mountain chain in Central Asia.
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faibles
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painkilling
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souterrain
A grotto or cavern under ground. Obs. Arbuthnot.
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nonavailability
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frail
- noun the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds
- noun a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)
- noun the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds
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gait
- noun the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
pace.
- noun a horse's manner of moving
- noun the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
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gairdneri
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daimonic
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hait
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maille
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waitlist
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dailiness
Daily occurence. R.
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counterstain
- noun a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly
- noun a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly
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ngaio
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bailies
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proclaim
- verb declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
- He was proclaimed King
- verb state or announce
exclaim; promulgate.
- `I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed
- The King will proclaim an amnesty
- verb declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
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feign
- verb make believe with the intent to deceive
affect; pretend; dissemble; sham.
- He feigned that he was ill
- He shammed a headache
- verb make a pretence of
assume; simulate; sham.
- She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
- he feigned sleep
- verb make believe with the intent to deceive
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cain
- noun (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
- noun (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
- raisonné1/5
raisonné
Arranged systematically, or according to classes or subjects; as, a catalogue . See underraisonné Catalogue .
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medaille
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bailli
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derailleur
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saite
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- agains1/5
again
- adverb anew
once more; once again; over again.
- she tried again
- they rehearsed the scene again
- adverb anew
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deckchair
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glaive
A weapon formerly used, consisting of a large blade fixed on the end of a pole, whose edge was on the outside curve; also, a light lance with a long sharp-pointed head. Wilhelm.
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prevailing
- adjective satellite most frequent or common
rife; dominant; predominant; prevalent.
- prevailing winds
- verb be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
dominate; prevail; reign; rule; predominate.
- Money reigns supreme here
- Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
- adjective satellite most frequent or common
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drain
- noun emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
drainage.
- noun tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
- noun emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
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cordwainer
A worker in cordwain, or cordovan leather; a shoemaker. Archaic.
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shail
To walk sidewise. Obs. L'Estrange.
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retreat
- noun (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
- the disorderly retreat of French troops
- noun a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
- noun (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
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quaintance
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taimyr
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cochairs
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ordinaires
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chainlink
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cordwainer
A worker in cordwain, or cordovan leather; a shoemaker. Archaic.
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vraisemblance
The appearance of truth; verisimilitude.
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bucktails
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malpais
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strait
- noun a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
sound.
- noun a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
straits; pass.
- noun a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
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kais
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hetaira
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way
- noun how something is done or how it happens
style; fashion; manner; mode.
- her dignified manner
- his rapid manner of talking
- their nomadic mode of existence
- in the characteristic New York style
- a lonely way of life
- in an abrasive fashion
- noun how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
agency; means.
- a means of control
- an example is the best agency of instruction
- the true way to success
- noun how something is done or how it happens
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haircut
- noun the style in which hair has been cut
- noun the act of cutting the hair
- noun the style in which hair has been cut
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maintenance
- noun activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
upkeep; care.
- he wrote the manual on car care
- noun means of maintenance of a family or group
- noun activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
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cochairman
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hair
- noun a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
- he combed his hair
- each hair consists of layers of dead keratinized cells
- noun a very small distance or space
hair's-breadth; whisker; hairsbreadth.
- they escaped by a hair's-breadth
- they lost the election by a whisker
- noun a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
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caique
(Naut..) A light skiff or rowboat used on the Bosporus; also, a Levantine vessel of larger size.
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saiva
One of an important religious sect in India which regards Siva with peculiar veneration.
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bordelais
Of or pertaining to Bordeaux, in France, or to the district around Bordeaux.
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ephraimite
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marseillais
Of or pertaining to Marseilles, in France, or to its inhabitants.
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reraise
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unavailing
- adjective satellite producing no result or effect
otiose; ineffectual; futile.
- a futile effort
- the therapy was ineffectual
- an otiose undertaking
- an unavailing attempt
- adjective satellite producing no result or effect
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jamaicensis
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itaipu
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relay
- noun the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
- the relay was successful
- noun a crew of workers who relieve another crew
- noun the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
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quinzaine
The fifteenth day after a feast day, including both in the reckoning. Written also quinzain .
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ponytail
- noun a hair style that draws the hair back so that it hangs down in back of the head like a pony's tail
- noun a hair style that draws the hair back so that it hangs down in back of the head like a pony's tail
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paisano
(Zoöl.) The chaparral cock.
- availment1/5
availment
Profit; advantage. Obs.
- serais1/5
serai
A palace; a seraglio; also, in the East, a place for the accommodation of travelers; a caravansary, or rest house.
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- maintop1/5
maintop
(Naut.) The platform about the head of the mainmast in square-rigged vessels.
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craigs
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portail
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disclaimant
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- crail1/5
crail
A creel or osier basket.
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rocaille
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explainer
One who explains; an expounder or expositor; a commentator; an interpreter.
- overpainted1/5
overpaint
To color or describe too strongly. Sir W. Raleigh.
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baiter
One who baits; a tormentor.
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cochaired
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overtrained
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saintship
The character or qualities of a saint.
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- abovesaid1/5
abovesaid
Mentioned or recited before.
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laik
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cainozoic
(Geol.) See Cenozic .
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unreclaimed
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sailor
- noun any member of a ship's crew
crewman.
- noun a serviceman in the navy
bluejacket; navy man; sailor boy.
- noun any member of a ship's crew
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housepaint
- noun paint used to cover the exterior woodwork of a house
house paint.
- noun paint used to cover the exterior woodwork of a house
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deckchairs
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trysail
(Naut.) A fore-and-aft sail, bent to a gaff, and hoisted on a lower mast or on a small mast, called the trysail mast, close abaft a lower mast; -- used chiefly as a storm sail. Called also Totten.spencer .
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underdrain
An underground drain or trench with openings through which the water may percolate from the soil or ground above.
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igraine
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- graine1/5
grain
- noun a relatively small granular particle of a substance
- a grain of sand
- a grain of sugar
- noun foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses
food grain; cereal.
- noun a relatively small granular particle of a substance
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calcaire
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thrain
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claimable
Capable of being claimed.
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kaim
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- overpainting1/5
overpaint
To color or describe too strongly. Sir W. Raleigh.
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bailliage
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maieutic
Serving to assist childbirth. Cudworth.
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unordained
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bailo
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daimio
The title of the feudal nobles of Japan. usu. written daimyo The daimios, or territorial nobles, resided in Yedo and were divided into four classes. Am. Cyc.
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transbaikal
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chaldaic
Of or pertaining to Chaldes. --n. The language or dialect of the Chaldeans; Chaldee.
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paisan
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- karaism1/5
karaism
Doctrines of the Karaites.
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clairvoyant
- noun someone who has the power of clairvoyance
- adjective satellite perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses
- noun someone who has the power of clairvoyance
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- judaization1/5
judaization
The act of Judaizing; a conforming to the Jewish religion or ritual. R.
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- bandaid1/5
bandaid
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- judaistic1/5
judaistic
Of or pertaining to Judaism.
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proclaimer
One who proclaims.
- unfaith1/5
unfaith
Absence or want of faith; faithlessness; distrust; unbelief. R.Faith and unfaith can ne'er be equal powers: Unfaith in aught is want of faith in all. Tennyson.
- hailer1/5
hailer
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cinquain
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souterrain
A grotto or cavern under ground. Obs. Arbuthnot.
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sailorman
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fairylike
Resembling a fairy, or what is made or done be fairies; as, .fairylike music
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drainable
Capable of being drained.
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mondaine
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undertrained
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- quintain1/5
quintain
An object to be tilted at; -- called also quintel .Written also quintin .✍ A common form in the Middle Ages was an upright post, on the top of which turned a crosspiece, having on one end a broad board, and on the other a sand bag. The endeavor was to strike the board with the lance while riding under, and get away without being hit by the sand bag. "But a quintain, a mere lifeless block." Shak.
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quair
A quire; a book. Obs." The king's quhair." James I. (of Scotland).
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judaize
To conform to the doctrines, observances, or methods of the Jews; to inculcate or impose Judaism. They . . . prevailed on the Galatians to Judaize so far as to observe the rites of Moses in various instances. They were Judaizing doctors, who taught the observation of the Mosaic law. Bp. Bull.
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distain
To tinge with a different color from the natural or proper one; to stain; to discolor; to sully; to tarnish; to defile; -- used chiefly in poetry. "Distained with dirt and blood." Spenser.[She] hath . . . distained her honorable blood. Spenser.
The worthiness of praise distains his worth. Shak.
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chieftainess
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demean
- verb reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
take down; disgrace; degrade; put down.
- She tends to put down younger women colleagues
- His critics took him down after the lecture
- verb reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
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longtail
An animal, particularly a log, having an uncut tail. Cf. Curtail .Dog .✍ A longtail was a gentleman's dog, or the dog of one qualified to bunt, other dogs being required to have their tails cut. Shak.
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maidenform
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daimyos
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voltairean
Of or relating to J. Morley.Voltaire , the French author.
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morainic
Of or pertaining to a moranie.
- zaim1/5
zaim
A Turkish chief who supports a mounted militia bearing the same name. Smart.
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mondain
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- detailer1/5
detailer
One who details.
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hairdryers
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- oraison1/5
oraison
See Obs. Shak.Orison .
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- laics1/5
laic
- adjective satellite characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
secular; lay.
- set his collar in laic rather than clerical position
- the lay ministry
- adjective satellite characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
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containerisation
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cyrenaic
Pertaining to Cyrenaica, an ancient country of northern Africa, and to Cyrene, its principal city; also, to a school of philosophy founded by Aristippus, a native of Cyrene. --n. A native of Cyrenaica; also, a disciple of the school of Aristippus. See Cyrenian , n.
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- maining1/5
main
- noun any very large body of (salt) water
briny.
- noun a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage
- noun any very large body of (salt) water
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longhairs
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stairstep
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daimio
The title of the feudal nobles of Japan. usu. written daimyo The daimios, or territorial nobles, resided in Yedo and were divided into four classes. Am. Cyc.
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fonctionnaire
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cyrenaic
Pertaining to Cyrenaica, an ancient country of northern Africa, and to Cyrene, its principal city; also, to a school of philosophy founded by Aristippus, a native of Cyrene. --n. A native of Cyrenaica; also, a disciple of the school of Aristippus. See Cyrenian , n.
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straitjacketed
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raiyat
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villainous
- adjective satellite extremely wicked
nefarious.
- nefarious schemes
- a villainous plot
- a villainous band of thieves
- adjective satellite extremely wicked
- declaimer1/5
declaim
- verb recite in elocution
recite.
- verb speak against in an impassioned manner
inveigh.
- he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society
- verb recite in elocution
- straints1/5
straint
Overexertion; excessive tension; strain. Obs. Spenser.
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- aubaine1/5
aubaine
Succession to the goods of a stranger not naturalized. Littré. Bouvier.
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daitya
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millionnaire
Millionaire.
- saids1/5
said
- adjective satellite being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
aforesaid; aforementioned.
- works of all the aforementioned authors
- said party has denied the charges
- verb express in words
state; say; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- adjective satellite being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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declaimer
One who declaims; an haranguer.
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jailbait
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bairagi
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enchainment
The act of enchaining, or state of being enchained.
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qaid
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- saithe1/5
say
- noun the chance to speak
- let him have his say
- verb express in words
state; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- noun the chance to speak
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praiser
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kainga
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pairt
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counterstain
- noun a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly
- noun a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly
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calbraith
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mitrailleuse
(Mil.) A breech-loading machine gun consisting of a number of barrels fitted together, so arranged that the barrels can be fired simultaneously, or successively, and rapidly.
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waitperson
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- almain1/5
almain
A German. Alsoadj., Shak.German.
- livraison1/5
livraison
A part of a book or literary composition printed and delivered by itself; a number; a part.
- frailes1/5
frail
- noun the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds
- noun a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)
- noun the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds
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cockswain
The steersman of a boat; a petty officer who has charge of a boat and its crew.
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crossclaim
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fountain
- noun a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
- noun a natural flow of ground water
outpouring; spring; natural spring; outflow.
- noun a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
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caic
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wirehair
- noun a terrier with wiry hair
wirehaired terrier; wire-haired terrier.
- noun a terrier with wiry hair
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- reclaimer1/5
reclaim
- verb claim back
repossess.
- verb reuse (materials from waste products)
recover.
- verb claim back
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sandpainting
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attainder
- noun cancellation of civil rights
civil death.
- noun cancellation of civil rights
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rainout
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haikal
The central chapel of the three forming the sanctuary of a Coptic church. It contains the high altar, and is usually closed by an embroidered curtain.
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mailable
Admissible lawfully into the mail. U.S.
- unexplainably1/5
unexplainable
- adjective satellite not to be accounted for or explained
unaccountable.
- perceptible only as unaccountable influences that hinder progress
- an unexplainable fear
- adjective satellite not to be accounted for or explained
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rainwear
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daine
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waide
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saim
Lard; grease. Scot. & Prov. Eng.
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gainsayer
One who gainsays, contradicts, or denies. "To convince the gainsayers." Tit. i. 9.
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mosaicist
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- tailles1/5
taille
A tally; an account scored on a piece of wood. Obs.Whether that he paid or took by taille. Chaucer.
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thebaine
(Chem.) A poisonous alkaloid, C19H21NO3 , found in opium in small quantities, having a sharp, astringent taste, and a tetanic action resembling that of strychnine.
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drainer
One who, or that which, drains.
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photoreconnaissance
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judaize
To conform to the doctrines, observances, or methods of the Jews; to inculcate or impose Judaism. They . . . prevailed on the Galatians to Judaize so far as to observe the rites of Moses in various instances. They were Judaizing doctors, who taught the observation of the Mosaic law. Bp. Bull.
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dairi
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painlessness
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faith
- noun a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
religion; religious belief.
- he lost his faith but not his morality
- noun complete confidence in a person or plan etc
trust.
- he cherished the faith of a good woman
- the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust
- noun a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
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straitness
The quality or condition of being strait; especially, a pinched condition or situation caused by poverty; as, the .straitness of their circumstances
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master
- noun an artist of consummate skill
maestro.
- a master of the violin
- one of the old masters
- noun a person who has general authority over others
lord; overlord.
- noun an artist of consummate skill
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retreat
- noun (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
- the disorderly retreat of French troops
- noun a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
- noun (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
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franglais
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underdrain
An underground drain or trench with openings through which the water may percolate from the soil or ground above.
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warpaint
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terrail
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- judaising1/5
judaize
To conform to the doctrines, observances, or methods of the Jews; to inculcate or impose Judaism. They . . . prevailed on the Galatians to Judaize so far as to observe the rites of Moses in various instances. They were Judaizing doctors, who taught the observation of the Mosaic law. Bp. Bull.
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ringtail
- noun raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings
cacomixle; bassarisk; coon cat; ring-tailed cat; civet cat; cacomistle; Bassariscus astutus; miner's cat; raccoon fox.
- noun North American raccoon
Procyon lotor; common racoon; coon; common raccoon.
- noun raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings
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kitchenmaid
A woman employed in the kitchen. Shak.
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ducktail
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judaizer
One who conforms to or inculcates Judaism; specifically, pl. (Ch. Hist.) , those Jews who accepted Christianity but still adhered to the law of Moses and worshiped in the temple at Jerusalem.
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despair
- noun a state in which all hope is lost or absent
desperation.
- in the depths of despair
- they were rescued from despair at the last minute
- courage born of desperation
- noun the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
- they moaned in despair and dismay
- one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair
- noun a state in which all hope is lost or absent
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sailboards
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taig
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eudaimon
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claim
- noun an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
- his claim asked for damages
- noun an assertion that something is true or factual
- his claim that he was innocent
- evidence contradicted the government's claims
- noun an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
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glair
The white of egg. It is used as a size or a glaze in bookbinding, for pastry, etc.
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railer
One who rails; one who scoffs, insults, censures, or reproaches with opprobrious language.
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braid
- noun a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
twist; tress; plait.
- noun trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
gold braid; braiding.
- noun a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
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eclaircissement
The clearing up of anything which is obscure or not easily understood; an explanation. The eclaircissement ended in the discovery of the informer. Clarendon.
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sailboard
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aubain
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strain
- noun (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
- noun difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
stress.
- she endured the stresses and strains of life
- he presided over the economy during the period of the greatest stress and danger"- R.J.Samuelson
- noun (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
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tirailleur
(Mil.) Formerly, a member of an independent body of marksmen in the French army. They were used sometimes in front of the army to annoy the enemy, sometimes in the rear to check his pursuit. The term is now applied to all troops acting as skirmishers.
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sailboarding
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archaical
Archaic. R. --Ar*cha"ic*al*ly , adv.
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danaide
(Mach.) A water wheel having a vertical axis, and an inner and outer tapering shell, between which are vanes or floats attached usually to both shells, but sometimes only to one.
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cailles
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mitrailleuse
(Mil.) A breech-loading machine gun consisting of a number of barrels fitted together, so arranged that the barrels can be fired simultaneously, or successively, and rapidly.
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detainer
One who detains.
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saip
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dizaine
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- fountaining1/5
fountain
- noun a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
- noun a natural flow of ground water
outpouring; spring; natural spring; outflow.
- noun a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
- trouvaille1/5
trouvaille
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- daira1/5
daira
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- grainer1/5
grain
- noun a relatively small granular particle of a substance
- a grain of sand
- a grain of sugar
- noun foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses
food grain; cereal.
- noun a relatively small granular particle of a substance
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- navaid1/5
navaid
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mosaical
Mosaic (in either sense). "A mosaical floor." Sir P. Sidney.
- detailers1/5
detailer
One who details.
- chairmaker1/5
chairmaker
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- daiker1/5
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- arain1/5
arain
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- elain1/5
elain
(Chem.) Same as Olein .
- tailwheel1/5
- rainbowed1/5
rainbow
- noun an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
- noun an illusory hope
- chasing rainbows
- noun an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
- gaillarde1/5
gaillarde
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- minoritaires1/5
- claimers1/5
claimer
One who claims; a claimant.
- tailwaters1/5
- mosaism1/5
mosaism
Attachment to the system or doctrines of Moses; that which is peculiar to the Mosaic system or doctrines.
- vaingloriously1/5
vainglorious
- adjective satellite feeling self-importance
big; swelled.
- too big for his britches
- had a swelled head
- he was swelled with pride
- adjective satellite feeling self-importance
- kairotic1/5
- unbaited1/5
- trailering1/5
trailer
- noun someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
poke; dawdler; laggard; drone; lagger.
- noun an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future
preview; prevue.
- noun someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
- haiduk1/5
- martiniquais1/5
martiniquais
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- raincheck1/5
- traianus1/5
traianus
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- huzzaing1/5
huzza
A word used as a shout of joy, exultation, approbation, or encouragement.
- voltairian1/5
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- maidish1/5
maidish
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- drainfield1/5
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- praisers1/5
praisers
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- mosaicking1/5
- spair1/5
spair
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- outwait1/5
outwait
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- wainscotted1/5
wainscot
- noun panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall
dado.
- noun wooden panels that can be used to line the walls of a room
wainscoting; wainscotting.
- noun panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall
- morainal1/5
- reacquaintance1/5
reacquaintance
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- unrestrainable1/5
- pensionnaire1/5
pensionnaire
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- mailshot1/5
mailshot
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- bioavailabilities1/5
bioavailabilities
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- nonstaining1/5
nonstaining
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- trailered1/5
trailer
- noun someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
poke; dawdler; laggard; drone; lagger.
- noun an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future
preview; prevue.
- noun someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
- unrepairable1/5
- saimin1/5
- cochairmen1/5
cochairmen
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- almaine1/5
- vailable1/5
available
- adjective obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
- kept a fire extinguisher available
- much information is available through computers
- available in many colors
- the list of available candidates is unusually long
- adjective satellite not busy; not otherwise committed
uncommitted.
- he was not available for comment
- he was available and willing to accompany her
- adjective obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
- mailshots1/5
mailshots
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- bairdi1/5
bairdi
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- thaim1/5
they
The plural of he, she, or it. They is never used adjectively, but always as a pronoun proper, and sometimes refers to persons without an antecedent expressed. Jolif and glad they went unto here [their] rest And casten hem [them] full early for to sail. Chaucer.
They of Italy salute you. Heb. xiii. 24.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness. Matt. v. 6.
✍ They is used indefinitely, as our ancestors used man, and as the French use on; as, they say (French on dit), that is, it is said by persons not specified.
- berain1/5
berain
To rain upon; to wet with rain. Obs. Chaucer.
- raik1/5
raik
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- derailleurs1/5
derailleurs
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- ordainment1/5
ordainment
Ordination. R. Burke.
- antiair1/5
antiair
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- remail1/5
remail
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- majoritaire1/5
- kains1/5
kain
(Scots Law) Poultry, etc., required by the lease to be paid in kind by a tenant to his landlord. Wharton (Law Dict.).
- braide1/5
bray
- noun the cry of an ass
- verb braying characteristic of donkeys
hee-haw.
- noun the cry of an ass
- nontraining1/5
- paintless1/5
paintless
Not capable of being painted or described. "In paintless patience." Savage.
- chais1/5
chais
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- baidarka1/5
baidarka
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- yanktonais1/5
- mainliners1/5
mainliners
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- caraibe1/5
caraibe
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- hairband1/5
hairband
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- éclairs1/5
- unlaid1/5
unlaid
Not laid or placed; not fixed. Hooker.
- vitrail1/5
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- douzaine1/5
- haywain1/5
- chainless1/5
chainless
Having no chain; not restrained or fettered. "The chainless mind." Byron.
- kaingin1/5
- zairians1/5
zairians
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- chainman1/5
chainman
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- laigh1/5
laigh
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- reraised1/5
- ecossaise1/5
ecossaise
(Mus.) A dancing tune in the Scotch style.
- plaisanterie1/5
- wair1/5
wair
(Carp.) A piece of plank two yard long and a foot broad. Bailey.
- maintopsail1/5
- raisonneur1/5
- seatrain1/5
seatrain
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- haints1/5
- vinaigre1/5
vinaigre
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- unmailed1/5
- archvillain1/5
- naiskos1/5
- cocaptain1/5
- maieutics1/5
maieutics
The art of giving birth (i. e., clearness and conviction) to ideas, which are conceived as struggling for birth. Payne.
- nicolais1/5
nicolais
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- overtrain1/5
overtrain
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- kaie1/5
kaie
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- trouvailles1/5
- swail1/5
swail
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- kaif1/5
kaif
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- kaiman1/5
- raincloud1/5
raincloud
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- baigan1/5
- maistry1/5
mastery
- noun great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
control; command.
- a good command of French
- noun power to dominate or defeat
supremacy; domination.
- mastery of the seas
- noun great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
- kainit1/5
kainit
Salts of potassium used in the manufacture of fertilizers.
- daisied1/5
daisy
- noun any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
- noun any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
- gaitered1/5
gaiter
- noun a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
spat.
- noun a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides
- noun a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
- loudhailer1/5
loudhailer
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- lairage1/5
lairage
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- complaisantly1/5
complaisant
- adjective satellite showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
obliging.
- to close one's eyes like a complaisant husband whose wife has taken a lover
- the obliging waiter was in no hurry for us to leave
- adjective satellite showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
- minoritaire1/5
minoritaire
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- naissant1/5
naissant
(Her.) Same as Jessant .
- nonretail1/5
- caids1/5
caids
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- overpaint1/5
overpaint
To color or describe too strongly. Sir W. Raleigh.
- hairing1/5
hair
- noun a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
- he combed his hair
- each hair consists of layers of dead keratinized cells
- noun a very small distance or space
hair's-breadth; whisker; hairsbreadth.
- they escaped by a hair's-breadth
- they lost the election by a whisker
- noun a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
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- maistres1/5
maistre
Mastery; superiority; art. See Obs. Chaucer.Mastery .
- mondaines1/5
- waik1/5
waik
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- taintless1/5
taintless
Free from taint or infection; pure.
- fained1/5
fain
- adjective satellite having made preparations
inclined; disposed; prepared.
- prepared to take risks
- adverb in a willing manner
gladly; lief.
- this was gladly agreed to
- I would fain do it
- adjective satellite having made preparations
- glairy1/5
glairy
Like glair, or partaking of its qualities; covered with glair; viscous and transparent; slimy. Wiseman.
- caira1/5
caira
The refrain of a famous song of the French Revolution.
- twaite1/5
twaite
(Zoöl.) A European shad; -- called also twaite shad . SeeShad .
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- ghaist1/5
ghost
- noun a mental representation of some haunting experience
spectre; shade; spook; specter; wraith.
- he looked like he had seen a ghost
- it aroused specters from his past
- noun a writer who gives the credit of authorship to someone else
ghostwriter.
- noun a mental representation of some haunting experience
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- railers1/5
railer
One who rails; one who scoffs, insults, censures, or reproaches with opprobrious language.
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- undetailed1/5
- bedrails1/5
bedrails
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- fingerpainting1/5
fingerpaint
- noun paint that has the consistency of jelly
finger paint.
- noun paint that has the consistency of jelly
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disentailment
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- migraineur1/5
migraineur
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- unassailability1/5
- ultraism1/5
ultraism
The principles of those who advocate extreme measures, as radical reform, and the like. Dr. H. More.
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- quitclaimed1/5
quitclaim
- noun document transferring title or right or claim to another
quitclaim deed.
- noun act of transferring a title or right or claim to another
- noun document transferring title or right or claim to another
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raits
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vendémiaire
The first month of the French republican calendar, dating from September 22, 1792. ✍ This calendar was substituted for the ordinary calendar, dating from the Christian era, by a decree of the National Convention in 1793. The 22d of September, 1792, which had been fixed upon as the day of the foundation of the republic, was also the date of the new calendar. In this calendar, the year, which began at midnight of the day of the autumnal equinox, was divided into twelve months of thirty days, with five additional days for festivals, and every fourth year six. Each month was divided into three decades of ten days each, the week being abolished. The names of the months in their order were, Vendémiaire, Brumaire, Frimaire Nivose, Pluviose, Ventose, Germinal, Floréal, Prairial, Messidor, Thermidor (sometimes called Fervidor), and Fructidor. This calendar was abolished December 31, 1805, and the ordinary one restored January 1, 1806.
- staithe1/5
staithe
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- belaid1/5
belay
- noun something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured
- verb turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him
- noun something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured
- copain1/5
copain
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- taiaha1/5
- craie1/5
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hairsprays
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- lamaistic1/5
lamaistic
Of or pertaining to Lamaism.
- maistrie1/5
mastery
- noun great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
control; command.
- a good command of French
- noun power to dominate or defeat
supremacy; domination.
- mastery of the seas
- noun great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
- raii1/5
raii
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- elaidic1/5
elaidic
Relating to oleic acid, or elaine.
- entrail1/5
entrail
To interweave; to intertwine. Obs. Spenser.
- naig1/5
nag
- noun someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
nagger; common scold; scold; scolder.
- noun an old or over-worked horse
plug; jade; hack.
- noun someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
- nonordained1/5
- hairwork1/5
hairwork
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- unentertaining1/5
unentertaining
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- retainment1/5
retainment
The act of retaining; retention. Dr. H. More.
- raile1/5
rail
- noun a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
railing.
- noun short for railway
- he traveled by rail
- he was concerned with rail safety
- noun a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
- unmaintainable1/5
unmaintainable
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- arapaima1/5
arapaima
(Zoöl.) A large fresh-water food fish of South America.
- graisse1/5
- railside1/5
railside
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- naid1/5
nay
- noun a negative
- the nays have it
- adverb not this merely but also; not only so but
- each of us is peculiar, nay, in a sense unique
- noun a negative
- unaimed1/5
unaimed
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- saintliest1/5
saintly
- adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
angelic; sainted; beatific; saintlike; angelical.
- angelic beneficence
- a beatific smile
- a saintly concern for his fellow men
- my sainted mother
- adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
- straitjacketing1/5
straitjacketing
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- maise1/5
maise
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- precampaign1/5
- retainable1/5
retainable
Capable of being retained.
- eventail1/5
- nonwaiver1/5
- faisan1/5
faisan
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- drail1/5
drail
To trail; to draggle. Obs. South.
- waistbelt1/5
- railly1/5
rail
- noun a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
railing.
- noun short for railway
- he traveled by rail
- he was concerned with rail safety
- noun a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
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mousquetaire
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- refait1/5
- trailway1/5
trailway
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- plaided1/5
plaid
- noun a cloth having a crisscross design
tartan.
- noun a cloth having a crisscross design
- cinquains1/5
cinquains
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- traiteur1/5
traiteur
The keeper of an eating house, or restaurant; a restaurateur. Simmonds.
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- gaid1/5
gay
- noun someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
homo; homosexual; homophile.
- adjective satellite bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
cheery; sunny.
- a cheery hello
- a gay sunny room
- a sunny smile
- noun someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
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