pt: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of pt
- corrupt«Word Popularity Bar5/5
corrupt
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
pervert; debase; profane; misdirect; subvert; debauch; deprave; vitiate; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- verb make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
grease one's palms; buy; bribe.
- This judge can be bought
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
- adopt5/5
adopt
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
follow; espouse.
- She followed the feminist movement
- The candidate espouses Republican ideals
- verb take up and practice as one's own
take over; take up; borrow.
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
- slept5/5
sleep
- noun a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
slumber.
- he didn't get enough sleep last night
- calm as a child in dreamless slumber
- noun a torpid state resembling deep sleep
sopor.
- noun a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
- swept5/5
swept
- adjective possessing sweep
- the sleek swept wings of the plane
- verb sweep across or over
brush; sweep.
- Her long skirt brushed the floor
- A gasp swept cross the audience
- adjective possessing sweep
- prompt5/5
prompt
- noun a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
prompting.
- the audience could hear his prompting
- noun (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
command prompt.
- noun a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
- adapt5/5
adapt
- verb make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
accommodate.
- Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country
- verb adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
conform; adjust.
- We must adjust to the bad economic situation
- verb make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
- kept5/5
kept
- adjective (especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
unbroken.
- unbroken promises
- promises kept
- 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 (especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
- concept5/5
concept
- noun an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
conception; construct.
- noun an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
- attempt5/5
attempt
- noun earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
try; effort; endeavor; endeavour.
- made an effort to cover all the reading material
- wished him luck in his endeavor
- she gave it a good try
- noun the act of attacking
attack.
- attacks on women increased last year
- they made an attempt on his life
- noun earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
- accept5/5
accept
- verb consider or hold as true
- I cannot accept the dogma of this church
- accept an argument
- verb receive willingly something given or offered
have; take.
- The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter
- I won't have this dog in my house!
- Please accept my present
- verb consider or hold as true
- receipt5/5
receipt
- noun the act of receiving
reception.
- noun an acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been made
- noun the act of receiving
- except5/5
except
- verb take exception to
demur.
- he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday
- verb prevent from being included or considered or accepted
take out; omit; leave off; leave out; exclude.
- The bad results were excluded from the report
- Leave off the top piece
- verb take exception to
- script5/5
script
- noun a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
playscript; book.
- noun something written by hand
handwriting; hand.
- she recognized his handwriting
- his hand was illegible
- noun a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
- manuscript5/5
manuscript
- noun the form of a literary work submitted for publication
ms.
- noun handwritten book or document
holograph.
- noun the form of a literary work submitted for publication
- contempt5/5
contempt
- noun lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
scorn; despite; disdain.
- he was held in contempt
- the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
- noun a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
disrespect.
- noun lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
- apt5/5
apt
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
given; tending; disposed; minded.
- he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
- I am not minded to answer any questions
- adjective satellite at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
liable.
- he is apt to lose
- she is liable to forget
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
- egypt5/5
egypt
- noun a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
Arab Republic of Egypt; United Arab Republic.
- noun an ancient empire to the west of Israel; centered on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh; figured in many events described in the Old Testament
Egyptian Empire.
- noun a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
- exempt5/5
exempt
- verb grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
relieve; free.
- She exempted me from the exam
- verb grant exemption or release to
excuse; relieve; let off.
- Please excuse me from this class
- verb grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
- interrupt4/5
interrupt
- noun a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
- verb make a break in
cut off; disrupt; break up.
- We interrupt the program for the following messages
- noun a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
- transcript4/5
transcript
- noun something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech
- he read a transcript of the interrogation
- you can obtain a transcript of this radio program by sending a self-addressed envelope to the station
- noun a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
copy.
- noun something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech
- wept4/5
weep
- verb shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
cry.
- She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death
- The girl in the wheelchair wept with frustration when she could not get up the stairs
- verb shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
- intercept4/5
intercept
- noun the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
- verb seize on its way
stop.
- The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace
- noun the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
- crept4/5
creep
- noun someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
weirdy; weirdo; weirdie; spook.
- noun a slow longitudinal movement or deformation
- noun someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
- disrupt4/5
disrupt
- verb make a break in
interrupt; cut off; break up.
- We interrupt the program for the following messages
- verb throw into disorder
- This event disrupted the orderly process
- verb make a break in
- adept4/5
adept
- noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
mavin; champion; ace; genius; wizard; sensation; virtuoso; maven; whiz; superstar; hotshot; star; whizz; wiz.
- adjective satellite having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
good; practiced; expert; skillful; proficient; skilful.
- adept in handicrafts
- an adept juggler
- an expert job
- a good mechanic
- a practiced marksman
- a proficient engineer
- a lesser-known but no less skillful composer
- the effect was achieved by skillful retouching
- noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- opt4/5
opt
- verb select as an alternative over another
prefer; choose.
- I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
- She opted for the job on the East coast
- verb select as an alternative over another
- abrupt4/5
abrupt
- adjective satellite marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
disconnected.
- abrupt prose
- adjective satellite exceedingly sudden and unexpected
- came to an abrupt stop
- an abrupt change in the weather
- adjective satellite marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
- excerpt4/5
excerpt
- noun a passage selected from a larger work
excerption; extract; selection.
- he presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings
- verb take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy
take out; extract.
- noun a passage selected from a larger work
- leapt4/5
leap
- noun a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
spring; leaping; bounce; bound; saltation.
- noun an abrupt transition
jump; saltation.
- a successful leap from college to the major leagues
- noun a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
- sept4/5
sept
- noun people descended from a common ancestor
kinfolk; family; family line; phratry; kinsfolk; folk.
- his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower
- noun the month following August and preceding October
September; Sep.
- noun people descended from a common ancestor
- bankrupt4/5
bankrupt
- noun someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
insolvent.
- verb reduce to bankruptcy
break; smash; ruin.
- My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!
- The slump in the financial markets smashed him
- noun someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
- postscript4/5
postscript
- noun a note appended to a letter after the signature
PS.
- noun textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
addendum; supplement.
- noun a note appended to a letter after the signature
- javascript4/5
javascript
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- erupt3/5
erupt
- verb start abruptly
break out.
- After 1989, peace broke out in the former East Bloc
- verb erupt or intensify suddenly
flare; break open; flare up; burst out; irrupt.
- Unrest erupted in the country
- Tempers flared at the meeting
- The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism
- verb start abruptly
- tempt3/5
tempt
- verb dispose or incline or entice to
allure.
- We were tempted by the delicious-looking food
- verb provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
lure; entice.
- He lured me into temptation
- verb dispose or incline or entice to
- subscript3/5
subscript
- noun a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character
inferior.
- adjective written or printed below and to one side of another character
inferior.
- noun a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character
- encrypt3/5
encrypt
- verb convert ordinary language into code
encipher; code; write in code; cypher; inscribe; cipher.
- We should encode the message for security reasons
- verb convert ordinary language into code
- nondescript3/5
nondescript
- noun a person is not easily classified and not very interesting
- adjective satellite lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting
characterless.
- women dressed in nondescript clothes
- a nondescript novel
- noun a person is not easily classified and not very interesting
- preempt3/5
preempt
- noun a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
pre-empt; preemptive bid.
- verb acquire for oneself before others can do so
- noun a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
- transept3/5
transept
- noun structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles
- noun structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles
- superscript3/5
superscript
- noun a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
superior.
- adjective written or printed above and to one side of another character
superior.
- noun a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
- precept3/5
precept
- noun rule of personal conduct
principle.
- noun a doctrine that is taught
teaching; commandment.
- the teachings of religion
- he believed all the Christian precepts
- noun rule of personal conduct
- unkempt3/5
unkempt
- adjective satellite not neatly combed
- wild unkempt hair
- adjective satellite not properly maintained or cared for
- an unkempt garden
- native vistas and unkempt rambling paths
- an ukempt appearance
- adjective satellite not neatly combed
- decrypt3/5
decrypt
- verb convert code into ordinary language
decode; decipher.
- verb convert code into ordinary language
- crypt3/5
crypt
- noun a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church)
- noun a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church)
- inept3/5
inept
- adjective satellite not elegant or graceful in expression
awkward; ill-chosen; inapt; clumsy; cumbersome.
- an awkward prose style
- a clumsy apology
- his cumbersome writing style
- if the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now?
- adjective satellite generally incompetent and ineffectual
feckless.
- feckless attempts to repair the plumbing
- inept handling of the account
- adjective satellite not elegant or graceful in expression
- typescript3/5
typescript
- noun typewritten matter especially a typewritten copy of a manuscript
- noun typewritten matter especially a typewritten copy of a manuscript
- rapt3/5
rapt
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
rhapsodic; rapturous; enraptured; ecstatic.
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
- cpt3/5
- dept3/5
dept
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- rpt3/5
- capt3/5
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
- ppt3/5
- conscript2/5
conscript
- noun someone who is drafted into military service
draftee; inductee.
- verb enroll into service compulsorily
- The men were conscripted
- noun someone who is drafted into military service
- sculpt2/5
sculpt
- verb create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material
sculpture.
- sculpt a swan out of a block of ice
- verb shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it
sculpture; grave.
- She is sculpting the block of marble into an image of her husband
- verb create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material
- overslept2/5
oversleep
- verb sleep longer than intended
- verb sleep longer than intended
- percept2/5
percept
- noun the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
perception; perceptual experience.
- noun the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
- nonexempt2/5
nonexempt
- adjective (of goods or funds) subject to taxation
taxable.
- taxable income
- nonexempt property
- adjective (of persons) not exempt from an obligation or liability
- adjective (of goods or funds) subject to taxation
- rescript2/5
rescript
- noun a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality
- noun a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
edict; fiat; decree; order.
- a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there
- noun a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality
- etanercept2/5
etanercept
- noun a genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Enbrel.
- noun a genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
- copt2/5
copt
- noun an Egyptian descended from the ancient Egyptians
- noun a member of the Coptic Church
- noun an Egyptian descended from the ancient Egyptians
- windswept2/5
windswept
- adjective satellite open to or swept by wind
- windswept headlands
- adjective satellite open to or swept by wind
- eucalypt2/5
eucalypt
- noun a tree of the genus Eucalyptus
eucalyptus; eucalyptus tree.
- noun a tree of the genus Eucalyptus
- rept2/5
rept
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- spt2/5
- empt2/5
empt
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- wrapt2/5
wrap
- noun cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
wrapper.
- noun a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla
- noun cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
- dpt2/5
dpt
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- chapt2/5
chapt
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- supt2/5
sup
- noun a small amount of liquid food
swallow.
- a sup of ale
- verb take solid or liquid food into the mouth a little at a time either by drinking or by eating with a spoon
- noun a small amount of liquid food
- dropt2/5
drop
- noun a shape that is spherical and small
bead; pearl.
- he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops
- beads of sweat on his forehead
- noun a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid)
driblet; drib.
- he had a drop too much to drink
- a drop of each sample was analyzed
- there is not a drop of pity in that man
- years afterward, they would pay the blood-money, driblet by driblet"--Kipling
- noun a shape that is spherical and small
- expt2/5
expt
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- stopt2/5
stop
- noun the event of something ending
halt.
- it came to a stop at the bottom of the hill
- noun the act of stopping something
stoppage.
- the third baseman made some remarkable stops
- his stoppage of the flow resulted in a flood
- noun the event of something ending
- ecmascript2/5
ecmascript
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- unswept1/5
unswept
- adjective not swept or having sweep
- a boxy little plane with square unswept wings
- adjective satellite not having been swept
- unswept floors
- adjective not swept or having sweep
- readapt1/5
readapt
- verb adapt anew
- He readapted himself
- verb adjust anew
readjust.
- After moving back to America, he had to readjust
- verb adapt anew
- equipt1/5
equipt
- adjective provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
equipped.
- a well equipped playground
- a ship equipped with every mechanical aid to navigation
- adjective provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
- coapt1/5
coapt
- verb cause to adhere
conglutinate.
- The wounds were coapted
- verb fit tightly and fasten
- verb cause to adhere
- prescript1/5
prescript
- noun prescribed guide for conduct or action
rule.
- noun prescribed guide for conduct or action
- playscript1/5
playscript
- noun a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
book; script.
- noun a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
- irrupt1/5
irrupt
- verb enter uninvited
intrude.
- They intruded on our dinner party
- She irrupted into our sitting room
- verb erupt or intensify suddenly
flare; break open; erupt; flare up; burst out.
- Unrest erupted in the country
- Tempers flared at the meeting
- The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism
- verb enter uninvited
- inapt1/5
inapt
- adjective satellite not elegant or graceful in expression
awkward; inept; ill-chosen; clumsy; cumbersome.
- an awkward prose style
- a clumsy apology
- his cumbersome writing style
- if the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now?
- adjective satellite not elegant or graceful in expression
- kempt1/5
kempt
- adjective satellite (of hair) neat and tidy
tidy.
- a nicely kempt beard
- adjective satellite (of hair) neat and tidy
- incorrupt1/5
incorrupt
- adjective free of corruption or immorality
- a policeman who was incorrupt and incorruptible
- adjective satellite free of corruption or immorality
- adjective free of corruption or immorality
- viracept1/5
viracept
- noun a protease inhibitor (trade name Viracept) used in treating HIV usually in combination with other drugs
nelfinavir.
- noun a protease inhibitor (trade name Viracept) used in treating HIV usually in combination with other drugs
- unkept1/5
unkept
- adjective (especially of promises or contracts) having been violated or disregarded
broken.
- broken (or unkept) promises
- broken contracts
- adjective (especially of promises or contracts) having been violated or disregarded
- bpt1/5
- stript1/5
strip
- noun a relatively long narrow piece of something
- he felt a flat strip of muscle
- noun artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
slip.
- noun a relatively long narrow piece of something
- descript1/5
descript
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- compt1/5
count
- noun the total number counted
- a blood count
- noun the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
counting; tally; enumeration; reckoning; numeration.
- the counting continued for several hours
- noun the total number counted
- stept1/5
step
- noun any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
measure.
- the situation called for strong measures
- the police took steps to reduce crime
- noun the distance covered by a step
pace; footstep; stride.
- he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig
- noun any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
- bapt1/5
bapt
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- upswept1/5
upswept
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- coopt1/5
coopt
To choose or elect in concert with another. R.Each of the hundred was to coöpt three others. Jowett (Thysyd. ).
- appt1/5
appt
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- dipt1/5
dip
- noun a depression in an otherwise level surface
- there was a dip in the road
- noun (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon
magnetic dip; angle of dip; inclination; magnetic inclination.
- noun a depression in an otherwise level surface
- whipt1/5
whip
- noun an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
- noun a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline
party whip.
- noun an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
- accompt1/5
account
- noun a record or narrative description of past events
story; chronicle; history.
- a history of France
- he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president
- the story of exposure to lead
- noun a short account of the news
report; story; news report; write up.
- the report of his speech
- the story was on the 11 o'clock news
- the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious
- noun a record or narrative description of past events
- rcpt1/5
- tapescript1/5
- slipt1/5
slip
- noun a socially awkward or tactless act
gaffe; gaucherie; solecism; faux pas.
- noun a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.
parapraxis; slip-up; miscue.
- noun a socially awkward or tactless act
- uncorrupt1/5
- unwept1/5
unwept
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- unapt1/5
unapt
Inapt; slow; dull. Bacon.
- lept1/5
leap
- noun a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
spring; leaping; bounce; bound; saltation.
- noun an abrupt transition
jump; saltation.
- a successful leap from college to the major leagues
- noun a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
- hept1/5
hept
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- clapt1/5
clap
- noun a sudden very loud noise
bam; bang; blast; eruption.
- noun a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
gonorrhoea; gonorrhea.
- noun a sudden very loud noise
- yclept1/5
yclept
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- recept1/5
recept
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- enrapt1/5
enrapt
Thrown into ecstasy; transported; enraptured. Shak.
- subconcept1/5
subconcept
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- escript1/5
escript
A writing. Obs.
- tipt1/5
tip
- noun the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
- noun a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
baksheesh; pourboire; bakshis; bakshish; gratuity; backsheesh.
- noun the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
- rainswept1/5
- readopt1/5
readopt
To adopt again. Young.
- ript1/5
rip
- noun a dissolute man in fashionable society
rake; rakehell; blood; roue; profligate.
- noun an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
tear; split; rent; snag.
- there was a rip in his pants
- she had snags in her stockings
- noun a dissolute man in fashionable society
- nonreceipt1/5
- reattempt1/5
reattempt
To attempt again.
- clept1/5
clepe
To call, or name. Obs.That other son was cleped Cambalo. Chaucer.
- clipt1/5
clip
- noun a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
magazine; cartridge holder; cartridge clip.
- noun an instance or single occasion for some event
time.
- this time he succeeded
- he called four times
- he could do ten at a clip
- noun a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
- incept1/5
incept
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Suffixes of pt
- ptolemy«Word Popularity Bar4/5
ptolemy
- noun Alexandrian astronomer (of the 2nd century) who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until the late Renaissance
Claudius Ptolemaeus.
- noun an ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC; founded by Ptolemy I and ended with Cleopatra
Ptolemaic dynasty.
- noun Alexandrian astronomer (of the 2nd century) who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until the late Renaissance
- ptsd4/5
ptsd
- noun an anxiety disorder associated with serious traumatic events and characterized by such symptoms as survivor guilt, reliving the trauma in dreams, numbness and lack of involvement with reality, or recurrent thoughts and images
posttraumatic stress disorder.
- noun an anxiety disorder associated with serious traumatic events and characterized by such symptoms as survivor guilt, reliving the trauma in dreams, numbness and lack of involvement with reality, or recurrent thoughts and images
- pts3/5
pt
- noun a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits
platinum; atomic number 78.
- noun a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits
- pto3/5
pto
- noun a device that transfers power from an engine (as in a tractor or other motor vehicle) to another piece of equipment (as to a pump or jackhammer)
power takeoff.
- noun a device that transfers power from an engine (as in a tractor or other motor vehicle) to another piece of equipment (as to a pump or jackhammer)
- ptosis3/5
ptosis
- noun drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness
- noun drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness
- ptolemaic3/5
ptolemaic
Of or pertaining to Ptolemy, the geographer and astronomer.
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pta
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ptah
- noun a major Egyptian god; shaper of the world; father of gods and men; worshipped especially at Memphis
- noun a major Egyptian god; shaper of the world; father of gods and men; worshipped especially at Memphis
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ptolemy
- noun Alexandrian astronomer (of the 2nd century) who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until the late Renaissance
Claudius Ptolemaeus.
- noun an ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC; founded by Ptolemy I and ended with Cleopatra
Ptolemaic dynasty.
- noun Alexandrian astronomer (of the 2nd century) who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until the late Renaissance
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ptarmigan
- noun large Arctic and subarctic grouse with feathered feet and usually white winter plumage
- noun large Arctic and subarctic grouse with feathered feet and usually white winter plumage
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pterosaur
- noun an extinct reptile of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a bird-like beak and membranous wings supported by the very long fourth digit of each forelimb
flying reptile.
- noun an extinct reptile of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a bird-like beak and membranous wings supported by the very long fourth digit of each forelimb
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pterygium
- noun either of two thickened triangular layers of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea; it arises from irritation of the pinguecula
- noun either of two thickened triangular layers of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea; it arises from irritation of the pinguecula
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pterygoid
(Anat.) (a) Like a bird's wing in form; .as, a pterygoid bone(b) Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the pterygoid bones, pterygoid processes, or the whole sphenoid bone. --n. A pterygoid bone.
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pterygopalatine
(Anat.) Of or pertaining to the pterygoid processes and the palatine bones.
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pteridophyte
- noun plants having vascular tissue and reproducing by spores
nonflowering plant.
- noun plants having vascular tissue and reproducing by spores
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pteropus
- noun a genus of Megachiroptera
genus Pteropus.
- noun a genus of Megachiroptera
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pteridium
- noun a genus of ferns belonging to the family Dennstaedtiaceae
genus Pteridium.
- noun a genus of ferns belonging to the family Dennstaedtiaceae
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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
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pteris
- noun large genus of terrestrial ferns of tropics and subtropics; sometimes placed in family Polypodiaceae
genus Pteris.
- noun large genus of terrestrial ferns of tropics and subtropics; sometimes placed in family Polypodiaceae
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ptyalin
- noun an amylase secreted in saliva
- noun an amylase secreted in saliva
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pteridophyta
(Bot.) A class of flowerless plants, embracing ferns, horsetails, club mosses, quillworts, and other like plants. See the Note under --Cryptogamia .Pter"i*do*phyte` n.✍ This is a modern term, devised to replace the older ones acrogens and vascular Cryptogamia.
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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
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pteridophyte
- noun plants having vascular tissue and reproducing by spores
nonflowering plant.
- noun plants having vascular tissue and reproducing by spores
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pterodactylus
- noun a reptile genus of Pterodactylidae
genus Pterodactylus.
- noun a reptile genus of Pterodactylidae
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pterocarpus
- noun genus of tropical trees or climbers having usually broadly winged pods
genus Pterocarpus.
- noun genus of tropical trees or climbers having usually broadly winged pods
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ptyalism
- noun excessive flow of saliva
- noun excessive flow of saliva
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pterosaur
- noun an extinct reptile of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a bird-like beak and membranous wings supported by the very long fourth digit of each forelimb
flying reptile.
- noun an extinct reptile of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a bird-like beak and membranous wings supported by the very long fourth digit of each forelimb
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ptarmigan
- noun large Arctic and subarctic grouse with feathered feet and usually white winter plumage
- noun large Arctic and subarctic grouse with feathered feet and usually white winter plumage
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pterion
- noun the craniometric point in the region of the sphenoid fontanelle
- noun the craniometric point in the region of the sphenoid fontanelle
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pteridosperm
- noun an extinct seed-producing fernlike plant of the order Cycadofilicales (or group Pteridospermae)
seed fern.
- noun an extinct seed-producing fernlike plant of the order Cycadofilicales (or group Pteridospermae)
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pterodactyl
- noun extinct flying reptile
- noun extinct flying reptile
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pterodactyl
- noun extinct flying reptile
- noun extinct flying reptile
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pterygium
- noun either of two thickened triangular layers of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea; it arises from irritation of the pinguecula
- noun either of two thickened triangular layers of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea; it arises from irritation of the pinguecula
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ptolemaeus
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pteranodon
(Paleon.) A genus of American Cretaceous pterodactyls destitute of teeth. Several species are known, some of which had an expanse of wings of twenty feet or more.
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ptotic
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pterin
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pterygomaxillary
(Anat.) Of or pertaining to the inner pterygoid plate, or pterygoid bone, and the lower jaw.
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pterygomandibular
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pterygoid
(Anat.) (a) Like a bird's wing in form; .as, a pterygoid bone(b) Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the pterygoid bones, pterygoid processes, or the whole sphenoid bone. --n. A pterygoid bone.
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pterostigma
(Zoöl.) A thickened opaque spot on the wings of certain insects.
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pteropod
(Zoöl.) One of the Pteropoda.
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pteron
(Anat.) The region of the skull, in the temporal fossa back of the orbit, where the great wing of the sphenoid, the temporal, the parietal, and the frontal hones approach each other.
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Derived words of pt
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empty
- noun a container that has been emptied
- return all empties to the store
- verb make void or empty of contents
- Empty the box
- The alarm emptied the building
- noun a container that has been emptied
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capture
- noun the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
seizure; gaining control.
- noun a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field
- noun the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
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capture
- noun the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
seizure; gaining control.
- noun a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field
- noun the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
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absorption
- noun (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
soaking up.
- noun (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium
- the absorption of photons by atoms or molecules
- noun (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
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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
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symptom
- noun (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
- noun anything that accompanies X and is regarded as an indication of X's existence
- noun (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
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adopted
- adjective acquired as your own by free choice
adoptive.
- my adopted state
- an adoptive country
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
follow; adopt; espouse.
- She followed the feminist movement
- The candidate espouses Republican ideals
- adjective acquired as your own by free choice
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conception
- noun an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
concept; construct.
- noun the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon
- noun an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
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adapted
- adjective satellite changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
altered.
- seeds precisely adapted to the area
- instructions altered to suit the children's different ages
- verb make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
accommodate; adapt.
- Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country
- adjective satellite changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
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corruption
- noun lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
corruptness.
- noun in a state of progressive putrefaction
putrescence; rottenness; putridness.
- noun lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
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scripture
- noun any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group
sacred scripture.
- noun the sacred writings of the Christian religions
Christian Bible; Bible; Word; Word of God; Holy Writ; Holy Scripture; Book; Good Book.
- he went to carry the Word to the heathen
- noun any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group
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adaptation
- noun a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
version.
- the play is an adaptation of a short novel
- noun the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
adaption; adjustment.
- noun a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
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interrupted
- adjective satellite discontinued temporarily
- we resumed the interrupted discussion
- verb make a break in
interrupt; cut off; disrupt; break up.
- We interrupt the program for the following messages
- adjective satellite discontinued temporarily
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scripture
- noun the sacred writings of the Christian religions
Christian Bible; Bible; Word; Word of God; Holy Writ; Holy Scripture; Book; Good Book.
- he went to carry the Word to the heathen
- noun any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group
sacred scripture.
- noun the sacred writings of the Christian religions
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adopt
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
follow; espouse.
- She followed the feminist movement
- The candidate espouses Republican ideals
- verb take up and practice as one's own
take over; take up; borrow.
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
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conception
- noun an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
concept; construct.
- noun the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon
- noun an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
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symptom
- noun (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
- noun anything that accompanies X and is regarded as an indication of X's existence
- noun (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
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accepted
- adjective satellite generally approved or compelling recognition
recognised; recognized.
- several accepted techniques for treating the condition
- his recognized superiority in this kind of work
- verb consider or hold as true
accept.
- I cannot accept the dogma of this church
- accept an argument
- adjective satellite generally approved or compelling recognition
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option
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
- noun one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
alternative; choice.
- what option did I have?
- there no other alternative
- my only choice is to refuse
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
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option
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
- noun one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
alternative; choice.
- what option did I have?
- there no other alternative
- my only choice is to refuse
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
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concept
- noun an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
conception; construct.
- noun an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
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attempt
- noun earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
try; effort; endeavor; endeavour.
- made an effort to cover all the reading material
- wished him luck in his endeavor
- she gave it a good try
- noun the act of attacking
attack.
- attacks on women increased last year
- they made an attempt on his life
- noun earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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assumption
- noun a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
premiss; premise.
- on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play
- noun a hypothesis that is taken for granted
supposal; supposition.
- any society is built upon certain assumptions
- noun a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
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attempted
- adjective satellite tried unsuccessfully
- attempted murder
- verb make an effort or attempt
try; attempt; seek; essay; assay.
- He tried to shake off his fears
- The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
- The police attempted to stop the thief
- He sought to improve himself
- She always seeks to do good in the world
- adjective satellite tried unsuccessfully
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assumption
- noun a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
premiss; premise.
- on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play
- noun a hypothesis that is taken for granted
supposal; supposition.
- any society is built upon certain assumptions
- noun a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
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optical
- adjective of or relating to or involving light or optics
- optical supplies
- adjective relating to or using sight
ocular; visual; optic.
- ocular inspection
- an optical illusion
- visual powers
- visual navigation
- adjective of or relating to or involving light or optics
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attempt
- noun earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
try; effort; endeavor; endeavour.
- made an effort to cover all the reading material
- wished him luck in his endeavor
- she gave it a good try
- noun the act of attacking
attack.
- attacks on women increased last year
- they made an attempt on his life
- noun earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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accepting
- adjective satellite tolerating without protest
- always more accepting of coaching suggestion than her teammates
- the atmosphere was judged to be more supporting and accepting
- verb consider or hold as true
accept.
- I cannot accept the dogma of this church
- accept an argument
- adjective satellite tolerating without protest
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adaptive
- adjective having a capacity for adaptation
adaptative.
- the adaptive coloring of a chameleon
- adjective having a capacity for adaptation
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exceptional
- adjective satellite far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
surpassing; prodigious; olympian; exceeding.
- a night of exceeding darkness
- an exceptional memory
- olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy
- the young Mozart's prodigious talents
- adjective satellite surpassing what is common or usual or expected
especial; particular; special.
- he paid especial attention to her
- exceptional kindness
- a matter of particular and unusual importance
- a special occasion
- a special reason to confide in her
- what's so special about the year 2000?
- adjective satellite far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
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prompt
- noun a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
prompting.
- the audience could hear his prompting
- noun (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
command prompt.
- noun a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
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optimization
- noun the act of rendering optimal
optimisation.
- the simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability
- in an optimization problem we seek values of the variables that lead to an optimal value of the function that is to be optimized
- to promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products
- noun the act of rendering optimal
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sculpture
- noun a three-dimensional work of plastic art
- noun creating figures or designs in three dimensions
carving.
- noun a three-dimensional work of plastic art
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temptation
- noun something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
enticement.
- noun the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid
- he felt the temptation and his will power weakened
- noun something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
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transcription
- noun something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
written text.
- noun (genetics) the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA; the process whereby a base sequence of messenger RNA is synthesized on a template of complementary DNA
- noun something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
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prescription
- noun directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
- I tried to follow her prescription for success
- noun a drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist
prescription medicine; prescription drug; ethical drug.
- he told the doctor that he had been taking his prescription regularly
- noun directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
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accept
- verb consider or hold as true
- I cannot accept the dogma of this church
- accept an argument
- verb receive willingly something given or offered
have; take.
- The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter
- I won't have this dog in my house!
- Please accept my present
- verb consider or hold as true
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tempt
- verb dispose or incline or entice to
allure.
- We were tempted by the delicious-looking food
- verb provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
lure; entice.
- He lured me into temptation
- verb dispose or incline or entice to
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chapter
- noun a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
- he read a chapter every night before falling asleep
- noun any distinct period in history or in a person's life
- the industrial revolution opened a new chapter in British history
- the divorce was an ugly chapter in their relationship
- noun a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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description
- noun a statement that represents something in words
verbal description.
- noun the act of describing something
- noun a statement that represents something in words
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depth
- noun the extent downward or backward or inward
deepness.
- the depth of the water
- depth of a shelf
- depth of a closet
- noun degree of psychological or intellectual profundity
- noun the extent downward or backward or inward
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consumption
- noun the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
intake; ingestion; uptake.
- noun involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body
white plague; phthisis; pulmonary tuberculosis; wasting disease.
- noun the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
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chapter
- noun a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
- he read a chapter every night before falling asleep
- noun any distinct period in history or in a person's life
- the industrial revolution opened a new chapter in British history
- the divorce was an ugly chapter in their relationship
- noun a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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perception
- noun the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
percept; perceptual experience.
- noun a way of conceiving something
- Luther had a new perception of the Bible
- noun the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
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acceptance
- noun the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
credence.
- he gave credence to the gossip
- acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years
- noun the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
espousal; acceptation; adoption.
- its adoption by society
- the proposal found wide acceptance
- noun the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
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acceptable
- adjective worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
- acceptable levels of radiation
- performances varied from acceptable to excellent
- adjective satellite judged to be in conformity with approved usage
- acceptable English usage
- adjective worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
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conceptual
- adjective satellite being or characterized by concepts or their formation
- conceptual discussions
- the schizophrenic loses ability to abstract or do conceptual thinking
- sex is a notional category, gender is a grammatical category
- adjective satellite being or characterized by concepts or their formation
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adoption
- noun the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
espousal; acceptation; acceptance.
- its adoption by society
- the proposal found wide acceptance
- noun a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit)
- noun the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
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receptor
- noun a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response
- noun an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation
sensory receptor; sense organ.
- noun a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response
- descriptions5/5
description
- noun a statement that represents something in words
verbal description.
- noun the act of describing something
- noun a statement that represents something in words
- perceptions5/5
perception
- noun the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
percept; perceptual experience.
- noun a way of conceiving something
- Luther had a new perception of the Bible
- noun the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
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reception
- noun the manner in which something is greeted
response.
- she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors
- noun a formal party of people; as after a wedding
- noun the manner in which something is greeted
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egyptian
Pertaining to Egypt, in Africa.
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receptor
- noun a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response
- noun an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation
sensory receptor; sense organ.
- noun a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response
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descriptive
- adjective serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
- the descriptive variable
- a descriptive passage
- adjective describing the structure of a language
- descriptive grammar
- adjective serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
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bankruptcy
- noun a state of complete lack of some abstract property
- spiritual bankruptcy
- moral bankruptcy
- intellectual bankruptcy
- noun inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
failure.
- the company had to declare bankruptcy
- fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks
- noun a state of complete lack of some abstract property
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depth
- noun the extent downward or backward or inward
deepness.
- the depth of the water
- depth of a shelf
- depth of a closet
- noun degree of psychological or intellectual profundity
- noun the extent downward or backward or inward
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susceptible
- adjective (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of
- susceptible to colds
- susceptible of proof
- adjective satellite easily impressed emotionally
- adjective (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of
- promptly5/5
promptly
- adverb with little or no delay
quick; quickly.
- the rescue squad arrived promptly
- come here, quick!
- adverb in a punctual manner
pronto; readily.
- he did his homework promptly
- adverb with little or no delay
- manuscripts5/5
manuscript
- noun the form of a literary work submitted for publication
ms.
- noun handwritten book or document
holograph.
- noun the form of a literary work submitted for publication
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redemption
- noun (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
salvation.
- noun repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock)
- noun (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
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exception
- noun a deliberate act of omission
elision; exclusion.
- with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news
- noun an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization; the only exception was her last child"
- all her children were brilliant
- an exception tests the rule
- noun a deliberate act of omission
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optimal
- adjective satellite most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
optimum.
- an optimum return on capital
- optimal concentration of a drug
- adjective satellite most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
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exception
- noun a deliberate act of omission
elision; exclusion.
- with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news
- noun an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization; the only exception was her last child"
- all her children were brilliant
- an exception tests the rule
- noun a deliberate act of omission
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baptism
- noun a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
- most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism
- noun a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
- abruptly5/5
abruptly
- adverb quickly and without warning
suddenly; short; dead.
- he stopped suddenly
- adverb quickly and without warning
- exemption5/5
exemption
- noun immunity from an obligation or duty
freedom.
- noun a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.)
- additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent
- noun immunity from an obligation or duty
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baptist
One who administers baptism; -- specifically applied to John, the forerunner of Christ. Milton.
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optional
- adjective possible but not necessary; left to personal choice
- adjective possible but not necessary; left to personal choice
- september5/5
september
The ninth month of the year, containing thurty days.
- sept.5/5
sept.
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- helicopter4/5
helicopter
- noun an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
eggbeater; whirlybird; chopper.
- noun an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
- capturing4/5
capture
- noun the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
seizure; gaining control.
- noun a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field
- noun the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
- captures4/5
capture
- noun the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
seizure; gaining control.
- noun a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field
- noun the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
- erupted4/5
erupt
- verb start abruptly
break out.
- After 1989, peace broke out in the former East Bloc
- verb erupt or intensify suddenly
flare; break open; flare up; burst out; irrupt.
- Unrest erupted in the country
- Tempers flared at the meeting
- The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism
- verb start abruptly
- emptied4/5
empty
- noun a container that has been emptied
- return all empties to the store
- verb make void or empty of contents
- Empty the box
- The alarm emptied the building
- noun a container that has been emptied
- corrupted4/5
corrupted
- adjective satellite containing errors or alterations
corrupt.
- a corrupt text
- spoke a corrupted version of the language
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
pervert; debase; profane; misdirect; subvert; debauch; deprave; vitiate; corrupt; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- adjective satellite containing errors or alterations
- helicopters4/5
helicopter
- noun an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
eggbeater; whirlybird; chopper.
- noun an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
- emptying4/5
emptying
- noun the act of removing the contents of something
evacuation; voidance.
- verb make void or empty of contents
empty.
- Empty the box
- The alarm emptied the building
- noun the act of removing the contents of something
- adsorption4/5
adsorption
- noun the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid
surface assimilation.
- noun the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid
- adaptations4/5
adaptation
- noun a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
version.
- the play is an adaptation of a short novel
- noun the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
adaption; adjustment.
- noun a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
- optics4/5
optics
- noun the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
- noun optical properties
- the optics of a telescope
- noun the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
- adapting4/5
adapt
- verb make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
accommodate.
- Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country
- verb adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
conform; adjust.
- We must adjust to the bad economic situation
- verb make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
- 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
- transcripts4/5
transcript
- noun something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech
- he read a transcript of the interrogation
- you can obtain a transcript of this radio program by sending a self-addressed envelope to the station
- noun a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
copy.
- noun something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech
- prompts4/5
prompt
- noun a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
prompting.
- the audience could hear his prompting
- noun (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
command prompt.
- noun a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
- adopts4/5
adopt
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
follow; espouse.
- She followed the feminist movement
- The candidate espouses Republican ideals
- verb take up and practice as one's own
take over; take up; borrow.
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
- adapter4/5
adapter
- noun a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance
arranger; transcriber.
- noun device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
adaptor.
- noun a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance
- interrupting4/5
interrupt
- noun a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
- verb make a break in
cut off; disrupt; break up.
- We interrupt the program for the following messages
- noun a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
- contraceptive4/5
contraceptive
- noun an agent or device intended to prevent conception
prophylactic device; birth control device; preventive; contraceptive device; preventative.
- adjective satellite capable of preventing conception or impregnation
prophylactic; antifertility.
- contraceptive devices and medications
- noun an agent or device intended to prevent conception
- inscription4/5
inscription
- noun letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
lettering.
- noun a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something
dedication.
- noun letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
- disruption4/5
disruption
- noun an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
break; interruption; gap.
- it was presented without commercial breaks
- there was a gap in his account
- noun a disorderly outburst or tumult
to-do; disturbance; hurly burly; kerfuffle; commotion; hoo-ha; hoo-hah; flutter.
- they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused
- noun an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
- receipts4/5
receipts
- noun the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
gross; revenue.
- noun the act of receiving
receipt; reception.
- noun the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
- rupture4/5
rupture
- noun state of being torn or burst open
- noun a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
rift; severance; falling out; break; breach.
- they hoped to avoid a break in relations
- noun state of being torn or burst open
- encryption4/5
encryption
- noun the activity of converting data or information into code
encoding.
- noun the activity of converting data or information into code
- captive4/5
captive
- noun a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
prisoner.
- noun an animal that is confined
- noun a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
- susceptibility4/5
susceptibility
- noun the state of being susceptible; easily affected
susceptibleness.
- noun the state of being susceptible; easily affected
- inscriptions4/5
inscription
- noun letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
lettering.
- noun a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something
dedication.
- noun letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
- symptomatic4/5
symptomatic
- adjective satellite characteristic or indicative of a disease
diagnostic.
- a diagnostic sign of yellow fever
- a rash symptomatic of scarlet fever
- symptomatic of insanity
- a rise in crime symptomatic of social breakdown
- adjective relating to or according to or affecting a symptom or symptoms
- symptomatic relief
- symptomatic treatment
- a symptomatic classification of diseases
- adjective satellite characteristic or indicative of a disease
- emptiness4/5
emptiness
- noun the state of containing nothing
- noun having an empty stomach
- noun the state of containing nothing
- interruption4/5
interruption
- noun an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
break; gap; disruption.
- it was presented without commercial breaks
- there was a gap in his account
- noun some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
break.
- the telephone is an annoying interruption
- there was a break in the action when a player was hurt
- noun an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
- receptive4/5
receptive
- adjective satellite open to arguments, ideas, or change
- receptive to reason and the logic of facts
- adjective ready or willing to receive favorably
open.
- receptive to the proposals
- adjective satellite open to arguments, ideas, or change
- tempting4/5
tempting
- adjective satellite highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
alluring; beguiling; enticing.
- an alluring prospect
- her alluring smile
- the voice was low and beguiling
- difficult to say no to an enticing advertisement
- a tempting invitation
- verb dispose or incline or entice to
allure; tempt.
- We were tempted by the delicious-looking food
- adjective satellite highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
- optimized4/5
optimize
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimise.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimise.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- disrupted4/5
disrupted
- adjective satellite marked by breaks or gaps
- many routes are unsafe or disrupted
- verb make a break in
interrupt; cut off; disrupt; break up.
- We interrupt the program for the following messages
- adjective satellite marked by breaks or gaps
- prescriptions4/5
prescription
- noun directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
- I tried to follow her prescription for success
- noun a drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist
prescription medicine; prescription drug; ethical drug.
- he told the doctor that he had been taking his prescription regularly
- noun directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
- sculptures4/5
sculpture
- noun a three-dimensional work of plastic art
- noun creating figures or designs in three dimensions
carving.
- noun a three-dimensional work of plastic art
- optimize4/5
optimize
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimise.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimise.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- eruption4/5
eruption
- noun the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
volcanic eruption.
- noun symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
- noun the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
- captives4/5
captive
- noun a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
prisoner.
- noun an animal that is confined
- noun a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
- scriptural4/5
scriptural
- adjective of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
biblical.
- biblical names
- biblical Hebrew
- adjective written or relating to writing
- adjective of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
- temptations4/5
temptation
- noun something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
enticement.
- noun the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid
- he felt the temptation and his will power weakened
- noun something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
- caption4/5
- prompting4/5
prompting
- noun persuasion formulated as a suggestion
suggestion.
- noun a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
prompt.
- the audience could hear his prompting
- noun persuasion formulated as a suggestion
- encrypted4/5
encrypt
- verb convert ordinary language into code
encipher; code; write in code; cypher; inscribe; cipher.
- We should encode the message for security reasons
- verb convert ordinary language into code
- interruptions4/5
interruption
- noun an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
break; gap; disruption.
- it was presented without commercial breaks
- there was a gap in his account
- noun some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
break.
- the telephone is an annoying interruption
- there was a break in the action when a player was hurt
- noun an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
- perceptible4/5
perceptible
- adjective capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
- a perceptible limp
- easily perceptible sounds
- perceptible changes in behavior
- adjective satellite easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
- a perceptible sense of expectation in the court
- adjective capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
- optimizing4/5
optimize
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimise.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimise.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- septic4/5
septic
- adjective containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
infected.
- a septic sore throat
- a septic environment
- septic sewage
- adjective of or relating to or caused by putrefaction
- the septic action occurs at the bottom of the septic tank
- adjective containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
- descriptors4/5
descriptor
- noun the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
word form; form; signifier.
- the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached
- noun a piece of stored information that is used to identify an item in an information storage and retrieval system
- noun the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
- optimum4/5
optimum
- noun most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
- adjective satellite most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
optimal.
- an optimum return on capital
- optimal concentration of a drug
- noun most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
- scripts4/5
script
- noun a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
playscript; book.
- noun something written by hand
handwriting; hand.
- she recognized his handwriting
- his hand was illegible
- noun a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
- uptake4/5
uptake
- noun the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
intake; ingestion; consumption.
- noun a process of taking up or using up or consuming
- they developed paper napkins with a greater uptake of liquids
- noun the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
- deception4/5
deception
- noun a misleading falsehood
deceit; misrepresentation.
- noun the act of deceiving
deceit; dissimulation; dissembling.
- noun a misleading falsehood
- peptide4/5
peptide
- noun amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein
- noun amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein
- unacceptable4/5
unacceptable
- adjective satellite not adequate to give satisfaction
- the coach told his players that defeat was unacceptable
- adjective not acceptable; not welcome
- a word unacceptable in polite society
- an unacceptable violation of personal freedom
- adjective satellite not adequate to give satisfaction
- presumption4/5
presumption
- noun an assumption that is taken for granted
given; precondition.
- noun (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed
- noun an assumption that is taken for granted
- optimism4/5
optimism
- noun the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
- noun a general disposition to expect the best in all things
- noun the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
- subscription4/5
subscription
- noun a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
- noun agreement expressed by (or as if expressed by) signing your name
- noun a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
- egyptians4/5
egyptian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Egypt
- noun the ancient and now extinct language of Egypt under the Pharaohs; written records date back to 3000 BC
- noun a native or inhabitant of Egypt
- baptized4/5
baptized
- adjective having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
baptised.
- verb administer baptism to
christen; baptise; baptize.
- The parents had the child baptized
- adjective having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
- apoptosis4/5
apoptosis
- noun a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to control cell number and eliminate cells that threaten the animal's survival
caspase-mediated cell death; programmed cell death.
- noun a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to control cell number and eliminate cells that threaten the animal's survival
- peptides4/5
peptide
- noun amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein
- noun amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein
- captivity4/5
captivity
- noun the state of being imprisoned
immurement; imprisonment; incarceration.
- he was held in captivity until he died
- the imprisonment of captured soldiers
- his ignominious incarceration in the local jail
- he practiced the immurement of his enemies in the castle dungeon
- noun the state of being a slave
enslavement.
- So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity"--Shakespeare
- noun the state of being imprisoned
- opted4/5
opt
- verb select as an alternative over another
prefer; choose.
- I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
- She opted for the job on the East coast
- verb select as an alternative over another
- inception4/5
inception
- noun an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
origin; origination.
- noun an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
- precepts4/5
precept
- noun rule of personal conduct
principle.
- noun a doctrine that is taught
teaching; commandment.
- the teachings of religion
- he believed all the Christian precepts
- noun rule of personal conduct
- excerpts4/5
excerpt
- noun a passage selected from a larger work
excerption; extract; selection.
- he presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings
- verb take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy
take out; extract.
- noun a passage selected from a larger work
- sculptor4/5
sculptor
- noun an artist who creates sculptures
statue maker; carver; sculpturer.
- noun a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix and Cetus
- noun an artist who creates sculptures
- conceptualization4/5
conceptualization
- noun inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally
conceptualisation; formulation.
- noun an elaborated concept
conceptualisation; conceptuality.
- noun inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally
- reptiles4/5
reptile
- noun any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
reptilian.
- noun any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
- aptitude4/5
aptitude
- noun inherent ability
- noun inherent ability
- subscriptions4/5
subscription
- noun a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
- noun agreement expressed by (or as if expressed by) signing your name
- noun a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
- recapture4/5
recapture
- noun a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount
- noun the act of taking something back
retaking.
- noun a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount
- neptune4/5
neptune
(Rom. Myth.) The son of Saturn and Ops, the god of the waters, especially of the sea. He is represented as bearing a trident for a scepter.
- prescriptive4/5
prescriptive
- adjective pertaining to giving directives or rules
normative.
- prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage
- adjective pertaining to giving directives or rules
- elliptical4/5
elliptical
- adjective satellite rounded like an egg
oval-shaped; prolate; ovate; ovoid; elliptic; oval; egg-shaped; oviform.
- adjective satellite characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
elliptic.
- the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints
- the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- H.O.Taylor
- adjective satellite rounded like an egg
- excepting4/5
except
- verb take exception to
demur.
- he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday
- verb prevent from being included or considered or accepted
take out; omit; leave off; leave out; exclude.
- The bad results were excluded from the report
- Leave off the top piece
- verb take exception to
- septum4/5
septum
- noun (anatomy) a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities
- noun a partition or wall especially in an ovary
- noun (anatomy) a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities
- perceptual4/5
perceptual
- adjective of or relating to the act of perceiving
- perceptual stimulus
- adjective of or relating to the act of perceiving
- optic4/5
optic
- noun the organ of sight
eye; oculus.
- adjective of or relating to or resembling the eye
ocular; optical; opthalmic.
- ocular muscles
- an ocular organ
- ocular diseases
- the optic (or optical) axis of the eye
- an ocular spot is a pigmented organ or part believed to be sensitive to light
- noun the organ of sight
- optimistic4/5
optimistic
- adjective expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
- in an optimistic mood
- optimistic plans
- took an optimistic view
- adjective satellite expecting the best
affirmative.
- an affirmative outlook
- adjective expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
- skeptical4/5
skeptical
- adjective satellite denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
disbelieving; unbelieving; sceptical.
- a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles
- adjective satellite marked by or given to doubt
doubting; sceptical; questioning.
- a skeptical attitude
- a skeptical listener
- adjective satellite denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
- skepticism4/5
skepticism
- noun doubt about the truth of something
mental rejection; incredulity; disbelief.
- noun the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
scepticism; agnosticism.
- noun doubt about the truth of something
- disruptive4/5
disruptive
- adjective satellite characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
tumultuous; troubled; turbulent; riotous.
- effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive
- riotous times
- these troubled areas
- the tumultuous years of his administration
- a turbulent and unruly childhood
- adjective satellite characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
- hampton4/5
hampton
- noun United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
Lionel Hampton.
- noun United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
- exemptions4/5
exemption
- noun immunity from an obligation or duty
freedom.
- noun a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.)
- additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent
- noun immunity from an obligation or duty
- synaptic4/5
synaptic
- adjective (neuroscience) of or involving synapses
- adjective (neuroscience) of or involving synapses
- conceptually4/5
conceptually
- adverb in a conceptual manner
- he can no longer think conceptually
- conceptually, the idea is quite simple
- adverb in a conceptual manner
- deceptive4/5
deceptive
- adjective satellite causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
delusory.
- deceptive calm
- a delusory pleasure
- adjective satellite designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
shoddy; misleading.
- the deceptive calm in the eye of the storm
- deliberately deceptive packaging
- a misleading similarity
- statistics can be presented in ways that are misleading
- shoddy business practices
- adjective satellite causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
- contraception4/5
contraception
- noun birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
contraceptive method.
- noun birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
- sceptical4/5
sceptical
- adjective satellite marked by or given to doubt
skeptical; doubting; questioning.
- a skeptical attitude
- a skeptical listener
- adjective satellite denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
skeptical; disbelieving; unbelieving.
- a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles
- adjective satellite marked by or given to doubt
- aptly4/5
aptly
- adverb with competence; in a competent capable manner
ably; capably; competently.
- they worked competently
- adverb with competence; in a competent capable manner
- rapture4/5
rapture
- noun a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
ecstasy; raptus; transport; exaltation.
- listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens
- noun a state of elated bliss
ecstasy.
- noun a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
- adoptive4/5
adoptive
- adjective of parents and children; related by adoption
- adoptive parents
- adjective acquired as your own by free choice
adopted.
- my adopted state
- an adoptive country
- adjective of parents and children; related by adoption
- uninterrupted4/5
uninterrupted
- adjective satellite having undisturbed continuity
- a convalescent needs uninterrupted sleep
- adjective continuing in time or space without interruption
continuous.
- a continuous rearrangement of electrons in the solar atoms results in the emission of light"- James Jeans
- a continuous bout of illness lasting six months
- lived in continuous fear
- a continuous row of warehouses
- a continuous line has no gaps or breaks in it
- moving midweek holidays to the nearest Monday or Friday allows uninterrupted work weeks
- adjective satellite having undisturbed continuity
- acceptability4/5
acceptability
- noun satisfactoriness by virtue of conforming to approved standards
acceptableness.
- noun satisfactoriness by virtue of conforming to approved standards
- exceptionally4/5
exceptionally
- adverb to an exceptional degree
- it worked exceptionally well
- adverb to an exceptional degree
- apocalyptic4/5
apocalyptic
- adjective satellite prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom
apocalyptical; revelatory.
- adjective of or relating to an apocalypse
- adjective satellite prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom
- asymptomatic4/5
asymptomatic
- adjective satellite having no symptoms of illness or disease
symptomless.
- adjective satellite having no symptoms of illness or disease
- scepticism4/5
scepticism
- noun the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
agnosticism; skepticism.
- noun the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
- baptists4/5
baptist
- noun follower of Baptistic doctrines
- noun follower of Baptistic doctrines
- exempted4/5
exempt
- verb grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
relieve; free.
- She exempted me from the exam
- verb grant exemption or release to
excuse; relieve; let off.
- Please excuse me from this class
- verb grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
- laptop4/5
laptop
- noun a portable computer small enough to use in your lap
laptop computer.
- noun a portable computer small enough to use in your lap
- gupta4/5
gupta
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- transcriptional4/5
transcriptional
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- southampton4/5
southampton
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- acceptor3/5
acceptor
- noun (chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated
- noun the person (or institution) who accepts a check or draft and becomes responsible for paying the party named in the draft when it matures
- noun (chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated
- corrupting3/5
corrupting
- adjective satellite seducing into corrupt practices
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
pervert; debase; profane; misdirect; subvert; debauch; deprave; vitiate; corrupt; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- adjective satellite seducing into corrupt practices
- empties3/5
empty
- noun a container that has been emptied
- return all empties to the store
- verb make void or empty of contents
- Empty the box
- The alarm emptied the building
- noun a container that has been emptied
- erupting3/5
erupt
- verb start abruptly
break out.
- After 1989, peace broke out in the former East Bloc
- verb erupt or intensify suddenly
flare; break open; flare up; burst out; irrupt.
- Unrest erupted in the country
- Tempers flared at the meeting
- The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism
- verb start abruptly
- erupts3/5
erupt
- verb start abruptly
break out.
- After 1989, peace broke out in the former East Bloc
- verb erupt or intensify suddenly
flare; break open; flare up; burst out; irrupt.
- Unrest erupted in the country
- Tempers flared at the meeting
- The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism
- verb start abruptly
- intercepted3/5
intercept
- noun the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
- verb seize on its way
stop.
- The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace
- noun the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
- contraceptives3/5
contraceptive
- noun an agent or device intended to prevent conception
prophylactic device; birth control device; preventive; contraceptive device; preventative.
- adjective satellite capable of preventing conception or impregnation
prophylactic; antifertility.
- contraceptive devices and medications
- noun an agent or device intended to prevent conception
- interrupts3/5
interrupt
- noun a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
- verb make a break in
cut off; disrupt; break up.
- We interrupt the program for the following messages
- noun a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
- conscription3/5
conscription
- noun compulsory military service
muster; selective service; draft.
- noun compulsory military service
- eucalyptus3/5
eucalyptus
- noun wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber
- noun a tree of the genus Eucalyptus
eucalyptus tree; eucalypt.
- noun wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber
- desorption3/5
desorption
- noun changing from an adsorbed state on a surface to a gaseous or liquid state
- noun changing from an adsorbed state on a surface to a gaseous or liquid state
- sorption3/5
sorption
- noun the process in which one substance takes up or holds another (by either absorption or adsorption)
- noun the process in which one substance takes up or holds another (by either absorption or adsorption)
- adapters3/5
adapter
- noun a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance
arranger; transcriber.
- noun device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
adaptor.
- noun a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance
- adapts3/5
adapt
- verb make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
accommodate.
- Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country
- verb adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
conform; adjust.
- We must adjust to the bad economic situation
- verb make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
- intercepts3/5
intercept
- noun the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
- verb seize on its way
stop.
- The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace
- noun the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
- absorptive3/5
absorptive
- adjective having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)
absorbent.
- as absorbent as a sponge
- adjective having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)
- conscripts3/5
conscript
- noun someone who is drafted into military service
draftee; inductee.
- verb enroll into service compulsorily
- The men were conscripted
- noun someone who is drafted into military service
- contraption3/5
contraption
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
gismo; gadget; appliance; widget; convenience; contrivance; gizmo.
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
- corruptions3/5
corruption
- noun lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
corruptness.
- noun in a state of progressive putrefaction
putrescence; rottenness; putridness.
- noun lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
- descriptor3/5
descriptor
- noun the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
word form; form; signifier.
- the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached
- noun a piece of stored information that is used to identify an item in an information storage and retrieval system
- noun the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
- adaptable3/5
adaptable
- adjective capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use
- to succeed one must be adaptable
- the frame was adaptable to cloth bolts of different widths
- adjective capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use
- eruptions3/5
eruption
- noun the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
volcanic eruption.
- noun symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
- noun the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
- disruptions3/5
disruption
- noun an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
break; interruption; gap.
- it was presented without commercial breaks
- there was a gap in his account
- noun a disorderly outburst or tumult
to-do; disturbance; hurly burly; kerfuffle; commotion; hoo-ha; hoo-hah; flutter.
- they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused
- noun an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
- disrupting3/5
disrupt
- verb make a break in
interrupt; cut off; break up.
- We interrupt the program for the following messages
- verb throw into disorder
- This event disrupted the orderly process
- verb make a break in
- ruptured3/5
rupture
- noun state of being torn or burst open
- noun a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
rift; severance; falling out; break; breach.
- they hoped to avoid a break in relations
- noun state of being torn or burst open
- receptacle3/5
receptacle
- noun a container that is used to put or keep things in
- noun enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts
- noun a container that is used to put or keep things in
- cryptography3/5
cryptography
- noun the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms
cryptanalytics; cryptology; cryptanalysis.
- noun act of writing in code or cipher
steganography; coding; secret writing.
- noun the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms
- sculpted3/5
sculpted
- adjective satellite cut into a desired shape
graven; sculptured.
- graven images
- sculptured representations
- verb create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material
sculpture; sculpt.
- sculpt a swan out of a block of ice
- adjective satellite cut into a desired shape
- resorption3/5
resorption
- noun the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation
reabsorption.
- noun the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation
- captions3/5
- captors3/5
captor
- noun a person who captures and holds people or animals
capturer.
- noun a person who captures and holds people or animals
- interception3/5
interception
- noun the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving
- he resorted to the interception of his daughter's letters
- he claimed that the interception of one missile by another would be impossible
- noun (American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team
- noun the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving
- optimisation3/5
optimisation
- noun the act of rendering optimal
optimization.
- the simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability
- in an optimization problem we seek values of the variables that lead to an optimal value of the function that is to be optimized
- to promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products
- noun the act of rendering optimal
- antiseptic3/5
antiseptic
- noun a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
- adjective thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms
- doctors in antiseptic green coats
- the antiseptic effect of alcohol
- it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities
- noun a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
- imperceptible3/5
imperceptible
- adjective impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
unperceivable.
- an imperceptible drop in temperature
- an imperceptible nod
- color is unperceivable to the touch
- adjective impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
- preemption3/5
preemption
- noun the judicial principle asserting the supremacy of federal over state legislation on the same subject
pre-emption.
- noun the right of a government to seize or appropriate something (as property)
pre-emption.
- noun the judicial principle asserting the supremacy of federal over state legislation on the same subject
- disrupts3/5
disrupt
- verb make a break in
interrupt; cut off; break up.
- We interrupt the program for the following messages
- verb throw into disorder
- This event disrupted the orderly process
- verb make a break in
- reabsorption3/5
reabsorption
- noun the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation
resorption.
- noun the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation
- sculptured3/5
sculptured
- adjective satellite cut into a desired shape
graven; sculpted.
- graven images
- sculptured representations
- verb create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material
sculpture; sculpt.
- sculpt a swan out of a block of ice
- adjective satellite cut into a desired shape
- ruptures3/5
rupture
- noun state of being torn or burst open
- noun a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
rift; severance; falling out; break; breach.
- they hoped to avoid a break in relations
- noun state of being torn or burst open
- transcriptions3/5
transcription
- noun something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
written text.
- noun (genetics) the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA; the process whereby a base sequence of messenger RNA is synthesized on a template of complementary DNA
- noun something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
- optimist3/5
optimist
- noun a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
- noun a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
- preempted3/5
preempt
- noun a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
pre-empt; preemptive bid.
- verb acquire for oneself before others can do so
- noun a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
- subscripts3/5
subscript
- noun a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character
inferior.
- adjective written or printed below and to one side of another character
inferior.
- noun a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character
- receptacles3/5
receptacle
- noun a container that is used to put or keep things in
- noun enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts
- noun a container that is used to put or keep things in
- neuroleptic3/5
neuroleptic
- noun tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
antipsychotic; neuroleptic agent; major tranquilliser; antipsychotic agent; major tranquilizer; antipsychotic drug; neuroleptic drug; major tranquillizer.
- noun tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
- optimizations3/5
optimization
- noun the act of rendering optimal
optimisation.
- the simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability
- in an optimization problem we seek values of the variables that lead to an optimal value of the function that is to be optimized
- to promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products
- noun the act of rendering optimal
- captor3/5
captor
- noun a person who captures and holds people or animals
capturer.
- noun a person who captures and holds people or animals
- conceptualized3/5
conceptualize
- verb have the idea for
gestate; conceive; conceptualise.
- He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients
- This library was well conceived
- verb have the idea for
- adaptability3/5
adaptability
- noun the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances
- noun the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances
- compton3/5
compton
- noun United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy; his observation that X-rays behave like miniature bowling balls in their interactions with electrons provided evidence for the quantal nature of light (1892-1962)
Arthur Holly Compton; Arthur Compton.
- noun United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy; his observation that X-rays behave like miniature bowling balls in their interactions with electrons provided evidence for the quantal nature of light (1892-1962)
- cryptic3/5
cryptic
- adjective satellite of an obscure nature
cryptical; deep; mystifying; inscrutable; mysterious.
- the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms
- a deep dark secret
- the inscrutable workings of Providence
- in its mysterious past it encompasses all the dim origins of life"- Rachel Carson
- rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands
- adjective satellite having a secret or hidden meaning
cryptical; sibylline; cabalistic; qabalistic; kabbalistic.
- cabalistic symbols engraved in stone
- cryptic writings
- thoroughly sibylline in most of his pronouncements"- John Gunther
- adjective satellite of an obscure nature
- sumptuous3/5
sumptuous
- adjective satellite rich and superior in quality
gilded; princely; opulent; luxurious; grand; deluxe.
- a princely sum
- gilded dining rooms
- adjective satellite rich and superior in quality
- northampton3/5
northampton
- noun the principal city of Northamptonshire
- noun the principal city of Northamptonshire
- resumption3/5
resumption
- noun beginning again
recommencement.
- noun beginning again
- conceptualize3/5
conceptualize
- verb have the idea for
gestate; conceive; conceptualise.
- He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients
- This library was well conceived
- verb have the idea for
- captivated3/5
captivated
- adjective satellite strongly attracted
charmed.
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
capture; entrance; bewitch; fascinate; enamour; trance; captivate; beguile; charm; catch; becharm; enchant; enamor.
- She captured all the men's hearts
- adjective satellite strongly attracted
- sculptors3/5
sculptor
- noun an artist who creates sculptures
statue maker; carver; sculpturer.
- noun a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix and Cetus
- noun an artist who creates sculptures
- preemptive3/5
preemptive
- adjective satellite designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
pre-emptive.
- a preemptive business offer
- adjective satellite designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
- opting3/5
opt
- verb select as an alternative over another
prefer; choose.
- I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
- She opted for the job on the East coast
- verb select as an alternative over another
- comptroller3/5
comptroller
- noun someone who maintains and audits business accounts
accountant; controller.
- noun someone who maintains and audits business accounts
- cryptographic3/5
cryptographic
- adjective of or relating to cryptanalysis
cryptanalytic; cryptologic; cryptological; cryptographical.
- adjective of or relating to cryptanalysis
- sculptural3/5
sculptural
- adjective relating to or consisting of sculpture
- sculptural embellishments
- adjective satellite resembling sculpture
sculptured; modeled; sculpturesque.
- her finely modeled features
- rendered with...vivid sculptural effect
- the sculpturesque beauty of the athletes' bodies
- adjective relating to or consisting of sculpture
- skeptics3/5
skeptic
- noun someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
sceptic; doubter.
- noun someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
- excepted3/5
except
- verb take exception to
demur.
- he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday
- verb prevent from being included or considered or accepted
take out; omit; leave off; leave out; exclude.
- The bad results were excluded from the report
- Leave off the top piece
- verb take exception to
- reptile3/5
reptile
- noun any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
reptilian.
- noun any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
- conceptualizing3/5
conceptualize
- verb have the idea for
gestate; conceive; conceptualise.
- He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients
- This library was well conceived
- verb have the idea for
- optically3/5
optically
- adverb in an optical manner
- optically distorted
- adverb in an optical manner
- peptic3/5
peptic
- adjective relating to or promoting digestion
- peptic juices
- adjective relating to or promoting digestion
- presumptions3/5
presumption
- noun an assumption that is taken for granted
given; precondition.
- noun (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed
- noun an assumption that is taken for granted
- upturned3/5
upturned
- adjective satellite having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
overturned; upset.
- an overturned car
- the upset pitcher of milk
- sat on an upturned bucket
- adjective satellite (used of noses) turned up at the end
tip-tilted; retrousse.
- a retrousse nose
- a small upturned nose
- adjective satellite having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
- preconceptions3/5
preconception
- noun an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
preconceived notion; prepossession; preconceived opinion; preconceived idea; parti pris.
- he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions
- noun a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
bias; prejudice.
- noun an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
- elliptic3/5
elliptic
- adjective satellite (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse
- adjective satellite rounded like an egg
oval-shaped; prolate; ovate; ovoid; elliptical; oval; egg-shaped; oviform.
- adjective satellite (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse
- skeptic3/5
skeptic
- noun someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
sceptic; doubter.
- noun someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
- excerpted3/5
excerpt
- noun a passage selected from a larger work
excerption; extract; selection.
- he presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings
- verb take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy
take out; extract.
- noun a passage selected from a larger work
- voluptuous3/5
voluptuous
- adjective satellite having strong sexual appeal
toothsome; luscious; red-hot; juicy.
- juicy barmaids
- a red-hot mama
- a voluptuous woman
- a toothsome blonde in a tight dress
- adjective satellite (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
busty; sonsie; stacked; full-bosomed; bosomy; buxom; curvaceous; curvy; well-endowed; sonsy.
- Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes
- a curvy young woman in a tight dress
- adjective satellite having strong sexual appeal
- receptions3/5
reception
- noun the manner in which something is greeted
response.
- she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors
- noun a formal party of people; as after a wedding
- noun the manner in which something is greeted
- captivating3/5
captivating
- adjective satellite capturing interest as if by a spell
fascinating; bewitching; entrancing; enthralling; enchanting.
- bewitching smile
- Roosevelt was a captivating speaker
- enchanting music
- an enthralling book
- antique papers of entrancing design
- a fascinating woman
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
capture; entrance; bewitch; fascinate; enamour; trance; captivate; beguile; charm; catch; becharm; enchant; enamor.
- She captured all the men's hearts
- adjective satellite capturing interest as if by a spell
- conceptualizations3/5
conceptualization
- noun inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally
conceptualisation; formulation.
- noun an elaborated concept
conceptualisation; conceptuality.
- noun inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally
- imperceptibly3/5
imperceptibly
- adverb in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree
unnoticeably.
- the power of the Secretary of State in London increased gradually but imperceptibly
- adverb in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree
- adopters3/5
adopter
- noun a person who adopts a child of other parents as his or her own child
adoptive parent.
- noun a person who adopts a child of other parents as his or her own child
- tiptoe3/5
tiptoe
- noun the tip of a toe
- verb walk on one's toes
tippytoe; tip.
- noun the tip of a toe
- aseptic3/5
aseptic
- adjective satellite free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms
sterile.
- a sterile operating area
- aseptic surgical instruments
- aseptic surgical techniques
- adjective satellite free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms
- malabsorption3/5
malabsorption
- noun abnormal absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract
- noun abnormal absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract
- adoptions3/5
adoption
- noun the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
espousal; acceptation; acceptance.
- its adoption by society
- the proposal found wide acceptance
- noun a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit)
- noun the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
- transcriptase3/5
transcriptase
- noun the enzyme that copies DNA into RNA
RNA polymerase.
- noun the enzyme that copies DNA into RNA
- baptize3/5
baptize
- verb administer baptism to
christen; baptise.
- The parents had the child baptized
- verb administer baptism to
- sceptic3/5
sceptic
- noun someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
skeptic; doubter.
- noun someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
- tiptoed3/5
tiptoe
- noun the tip of a toe
- verb walk on one's toes
tippytoe; tip.
- noun the tip of a toe
- deceptions3/5
deception
- noun a misleading falsehood
deceit; misrepresentation.
- noun the act of deceiving
deceit; dissimulation; dissembling.
- noun a misleading falsehood
- preceptor3/5
preceptor
- noun teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)
don.
- noun teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)
- baptised3/5
baptised
- adjective having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
baptized.
- verb administer baptism to
christen; baptise; baptize.
- The parents had the child baptized
- adjective having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
- aptitudes3/5
aptitude
- noun inherent ability
- noun inherent ability
- lepidoptera3/5
lepidopteran
- noun insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
lepidopteron; lepidopterous insect.
- noun insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
- conceptualisation3/5
conceptualisation
- noun an elaborated concept
conceptualization; conceptuality.
- noun inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally
conceptualization; formulation.
- noun an elaborated concept
- bankruptcies3/5
bankruptcy
- noun a state of complete lack of some abstract property
- spiritual bankruptcy
- moral bankruptcy
- intellectual bankruptcy
- noun inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
failure.
- the company had to declare bankruptcy
- fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks
- noun a state of complete lack of some abstract property
- sceptics3/5
sceptic
- noun someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
skeptic; doubter.
- noun someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
- consumptive3/5
consumptive
- noun a person with pulmonary tuberculosis
lunger; tubercular.
- adjective tending to consume or use often wastefully
- water suitable for beneficial consumptive uses
- duties consumptive of time and energy
- consumptive fires
- noun a person with pulmonary tuberculosis
- nociceptive3/5
nociceptive
- adjective satellite caused by or in response to pain
- a nociceptive spinal reflex
- adjective satellite caused by or in response to pain
- apperception3/5
apperception
- noun the process whereby perceived qualities of an object are related to past experience
- noun the process whereby perceived qualities of an object are related to past experience
- septa3/5
septum
- noun (anatomy) a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities
- noun a partition or wall especially in an ovary
- noun (anatomy) a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities
- surreptitious3/5
surreptitious
- adjective satellite marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
furtive; sneak; stealthy; sneaky.
- a furtive manner
- a sneak attack
- stealthy footsteps
- a surreptitious glance at his watch
- adjective satellite conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
hugger-mugger; clandestine; secret; hole-and-corner; underground; cloak-and-dagger; hush-hush; undercover.
- clandestine intelligence operations
- cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines
- hole-and-corner intrigue
- secret missions
- a secret agent
- secret sales of arms
- surreptitious mobilization of troops
- an undercover investigation
- underground resistance
- adjective satellite marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
- perceptive3/5
perceptive
- adjective of or relating to perception
- perceptive faculties
- adjective having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment
- a perceptive eye
- a perceptive observation
- adjective of or relating to perception
- scripting3/5
script
- noun a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
playscript; book.
- noun something written by hand
handwriting; hand.
- she recognized his handwriting
- his hand was illegible
- noun a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
- receptionist3/5
receptionist
- noun a secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors
- noun a secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors
- misconceptions3/5
misconception
- noun an incorrect conception
- noun an incorrect conception
- septal3/5
septal
- adjective of or relating to a septum
septate.
- adjective of or relating to a septum
- polypeptide3/5
polypeptide
- noun a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
- noun a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
- contemptuous3/5
contemptuous
- adjective satellite expressing extreme contempt
scornful; disdainful; insulting.
- adjective satellite expressing extreme contempt
- misconception3/5
misconception
- noun an incorrect conception
- noun an incorrect conception
- redemptive3/5
redemptive
- adjective of or relating to or resulting in redemption
redemptional; redemptory.
- a redemptive theory about life"- E.K.Brown
- adjective satellite bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
saving; redeeming.
- saving faith
- redemptive (or redeeming) love
- adjective of or relating to or resulting in redemption
- epileptic3/5
epileptic
- noun a person who has epilepsy
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of epilepsy
- epileptic seizure
- noun a person who has epilepsy
- impromptu3/5
impromptu
- noun an extemporaneous speech or remark
- a witty impromptu must not sound premeditated
- noun a short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation
- noun an extemporaneous speech or remark
- streptococcus3/5
streptococcus
- noun spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
streptococci; strep.
- noun spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
- synoptic3/5
synoptic
- adjective presenting a summary or general view of a whole
- a synoptic presentation of a physical theory
- adjective satellite presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
synoptical.
- synoptic sayings
- adjective presenting a summary or general view of a whole
- tryptophan3/5
tryptophan
- noun an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
tryptophane.
- noun an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
- scripted3/5
scripted
- adjective written as for a film or play or broadcast
written.
- verb write a script for
script.
- The playwright scripted the movie
- adjective written as for a film or play or broadcast
- receptivity3/5
receptivity
- noun willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas)
openness; receptiveness.
- he was testing the government's receptiveness to reform
- this receptiveness is the key feature in oestral behavior, enabling natural mating to occur
- their receptivity to the proposal
- noun willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas)
- contemptible3/5
contemptible
- adjective deserving of contempt or scorn
- adjective deserving of contempt or scorn
- reuptake3/5
reuptake
- noun a process of using up or consuming again
re-uptake.
- psychopharmacologists discovered that amine reuptake is a process that inactivates monoamine neurotransmitters
- noun a process of using up or consuming again
- presumptive3/5
presumptive
- adjective satellite having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
- the presumptive heir (or heir apparent)
- adjective satellite affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance
- presumptive evidence
- a strong presumptive case is made out
- adjective satellite having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
- surreptitiously3/5
surreptitiously
- adverb in a surreptitious manner
sneakily.
- he was watching her surreptitiously as she waited in the hotel lobby
- adverb in a surreptitious manner
- uptown3/5
uptown
- noun a residential part of town away from the central commercial district
- adjective of or located in the upper part of a town
- uptown residential areas
- noun a residential part of town away from the central commercial district
- recaptured3/5
recapture
- noun a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount
- noun the act of taking something back
retaking.
- noun a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount
- septuagint3/5
septuagint
A Greek version of the Old Testament; -- so called because it was believed to be the work of seventy (or rather of seventy-two) translators. ✍ The causes which produced it [the Septuagint], the number and names of the translators, the times at which different portions were translated, are all uncertain. The only point in which all agree is that Alexandria was the birthplace of the version. On one other point there is a near agreement, namely, as to time, that the version was made, or at least commenced, in the time of the early Ptolemies, in the first half of the third century b.c. Dr. W. Smith (Bib. Dict.)
- sceptre3/5
sceptre
- noun the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
scepter.
- noun a ceremonial or emblematic staff
wand; scepter; verge.
- noun the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
- streptococci3/5
streptococci
- noun spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
streptococcus; strep.
- noun spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
streptococcus; strep.
- noun spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
- decryption3/5
decryption
- noun the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text
decipherment; decoding.
- a secret key or password is required for decryption
- noun the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text
- polypeptides3/5
polypeptide
- noun a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
- noun a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
- ascription3/5
ascription
- noun assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
attribution.
- the attribution of language to birds
- the ascription to me of honors I had not earned
- noun assigning to a cause or source
attribution.
- the attribution of lighting to an expression of God's wrath
- he questioned the attribution of the painting to Picasso
- noun assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
- nuptial3/5
nuptial
- adjective of or relating to a wedding
spousal; bridal.
- bridal procession
- nuptial day
- spousal rites
- wedding cake
- marriage vows
- adjective of or relating to a wedding
- baptisms3/5
baptism
- noun a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
- most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism
- noun a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
- scepter3/5
scepter
- noun the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
sceptre.
- noun a ceremonial or emblematic staff
wand; verge; sceptre.
- noun the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
- streptomycin3/5
streptomycin
- noun an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis
- noun an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis
- optimally3/5
optimally
- adverb in an optimal and most desirable way
- adverb in an optimal and most desirable way
- baptismal3/5
baptismal
- adjective of or relating to baptism
- baptismal font
- adjective of or relating to baptism
- coptic3/5
coptic
Of or pertaining to the Copts. --n. The language of the Copts.
- peremptory3/5
peremptory
- adjective satellite offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
magisterial; dominating; high-and-mighty; autocratic; bossy.
- an autocratic person
- autocratic behavior
- a bossy way of ordering others around
- a rather aggressive and dominating character
- managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way
- a swaggering peremptory manner
- adjective satellite not allowing contradiction or refusal
- spoke in peremptory tones
- peremptory commands
- adjective satellite offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
- presumptuous3/5
presumptuous
- adjective satellite excessively forward
assumptive; assuming.
- an assumptive person
- on a subject like this it would be too assuming for me to decide
- the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants
- adjective satellite excessively forward
- contemptuously3/5
contemptuously
- adverb without respect; in a disdainful manner
disdainfully; contumeliously; scornfully.
- she spoke of him contemptuously
- adverb without respect; in a disdainful manner
- deceptively3/5
deceptively
- adverb in a misleading way
misleadingly; deceivingly.
- the exam looked deceptively easy
- adverb in a misleading way
- haptic3/5
haptic
- adjective of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
tactual; tactile.
- haptic data
- a tactile reflex
- adjective of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
- streptococcal3/5
streptococcal
- adjective of or relating to or caused by streptococci
strep; streptococcic.
- adjective of or relating to or caused by streptococci
- incorruptible3/5
incorruptible
- adjective satellite incapable of being morally corrupted
- incorruptible judges are the backbone of the society
- adjective satellite incapable of being morally corrupted
- anabaptists3/5
- ecliptic3/5
ecliptic
- noun the great circle representing the apparent annual path of the sun; the plane of the Earth's orbit around the sun; makes an angle of about 23 degrees with the equator
- all of the planets rotate the sun in approximately the same ecliptic
- noun the great circle representing the apparent annual path of the sun; the plane of the Earth's orbit around the sun; makes an angle of about 23 degrees with the equator
- rapturous3/5
rapturous
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
rhapsodic; enraptured; ecstatic; rapt.
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
- proprioceptive3/5
proprioceptive
- adjective of or relating to proprioception
- adjective of or relating to proprioception
- asymptotic3/5
asymptotic
- adjective relating to or of the nature of an asymptote
- an asymptotic function
- adjective relating to or of the nature of an asymptote
- optionally3/5
optionally
- adverb in an optional manner
- this rule is applied optionally
- adverb in an optional manner
- laptops3/5
laptop
- noun a portable computer small enough to use in your lap
laptop computer.
- noun a portable computer small enough to use in your lap
- asymptotically3/5
asymptotically
- adverb toward an asymptote
- it grew asymptotically
- adverb toward an asymptote
- maladaptive3/5
maladaptive
- adjective showing faulty adaptation
- adjective showing faulty adaptation
- baptiste3/5
baptist
One who administers baptism; -- specifically applied to John, the forerunner of Christ. Milton.
- optimality3/5
optimality
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- apoptotic3/5
apoptotic
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- postsynaptic3/5
postsynaptic
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- leptin3/5
leptin
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- subchapter3/5
subchapter
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- upton3/5
upton
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- presynaptic3/5
presynaptic
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- suboptimal3/5
suboptimal
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- symptomatology3/5
symptomatology
(Med.) The doctrine of symptoms; that part of the science of medicine which treats of the symptoms of diseases; semeiology. ✍ It includes diagnosis, or the determination of the disease from its symptoms; and prognosis, or the determination of its probable course and event.
- crypto3/5
crypto
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- lipton3/5
lipton
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- optimizer3/5
optimize
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimise.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimise.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- exceptionalism3/5
- emptive3/5
emptive
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- compte3/5
compt
Account; reckoning; computation. Obs. Shak.
- krypton2/5
krypton
- noun a colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; occurs in trace amounts in air
Kr; atomic number 36.
- noun a colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; occurs in trace amounts in air
- acceptors2/5
acceptor
- noun (chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated
- noun the person (or institution) who accepts a check or draft and becomes responsible for paying the party named in the draft when it matures
- noun (chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated
- corrupts2/5
corrupt
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
pervert; debase; profane; misdirect; subvert; debauch; deprave; vitiate; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- verb make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
grease one's palms; buy; bribe.
- This judge can be bought
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
- interceptor2/5
interceptor
- noun a fast maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft
- noun a fast maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft
- interceptors2/5
interceptor
- noun a fast maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft
- noun a fast maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft
- absorptions2/5
absorption
- noun (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
soaking up.
- noun (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium
- the absorption of photons by atoms or molecules
- noun (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
- adaptor2/5
adaptor
- noun device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
adapter.
- noun device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
- intercepting2/5
intercept
- noun the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
- verb seize on its way
stop.
- The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace
- noun the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
- fiberoptic2/5
fiberoptic
- adjective of or relating to fiber optics
fiber-optic; fibre-optic; fibreoptic.
- adjective of or relating to fiber optics
- corruptible2/5
corruptible
- adjective satellite capable of being corrupted
bribable; purchasable; venal; dishonest.
- corruptible judges
- dishonest politicians
- a purchasable senator
- a venal police officer
- adjective satellite capable of being corrupted
- intussusception2/5
intussusception
- noun the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
invagination; infolding; introversion.
- the invagination of the blastula
- noun (biology) growth in the surface area of a cell by the deposit of new particles between existing particles in the cell wall
- noun the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
- adaptors2/5
adaptor
- noun device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
adapter.
- noun device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
- prompter2/5
prompter
- noun someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech
theater prompter.
- noun a device that displays words for people to read
autocue.
- noun someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech
- contraptions2/5
contraption
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
gismo; gadget; appliance; widget; convenience; contrivance; gizmo.
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
- optician2/5
optician
- noun a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
lens maker.
- noun a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
- adsorptive2/5
adsorptive
- adjective having capacity or tendency to adsorb or cause to accumulate on a surface
surface-assimilative; adsorbent.
- adjective having capacity or tendency to adsorb or cause to accumulate on a surface
- absorptivity2/5
absorptivity
- noun (physics) the property of a body that determines the fraction of the incident radiation or sound flux absorbed or absorbable by the body
absorption factor.
- noun (physics) the property of a body that determines the fraction of the incident radiation or sound flux absorbed or absorbable by the body
- interrupter2/5
interrupter
- noun a device for automatically interrupting an electric current
- noun a device for automatically interrupting an electric current
- opticians2/5
optician
- noun a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
lens maker.
- noun a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
- sculpting2/5
sculpt
- verb create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material
sculpture.
- sculpt a swan out of a block of ice
- verb shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it
sculpture; grave.
- She is sculpting the block of marble into an image of her husband
- verb create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material
- conscripted2/5
conscript
- noun someone who is drafted into military service
draftee; inductee.
- verb enroll into service compulsorily
- The men were conscripted
- noun someone who is drafted into military service
- optimists2/5
optimist
- noun a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
- noun a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
- encrypting2/5
encrypt
- verb convert ordinary language into code
encipher; code; write in code; cypher; inscribe; cipher.
- We should encode the message for security reasons
- verb convert ordinary language into code
- adepts2/5
adept
- noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
mavin; champion; ace; genius; wizard; sensation; virtuoso; maven; whiz; superstar; hotshot; star; whizz; wiz.
- adjective satellite having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
good; practiced; expert; skillful; proficient; skilful.
- adept in handicrafts
- an adept juggler
- an expert job
- a good mechanic
- a practiced marksman
- a proficient engineer
- a lesser-known but no less skillful composer
- the effect was achieved by skillful retouching
- noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- optimised2/5
optimise
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimize.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimize.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- tempts2/5
tempt
- verb dispose or incline or entice to
allure.
- We were tempted by the delicious-looking food
- verb provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
lure; entice.
- He lured me into temptation
- verb dispose or incline or entice to
- antiepileptic2/5
antiepileptic
- noun a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
anticonvulsant; antiepileptic drug; anticonvulsant drug.
- noun a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
- optimise2/5
optimise
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimize.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimize.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- neuroleptics2/5
neuroleptic
- noun tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
antipsychotic; neuroleptic agent; major tranquilliser; antipsychotic agent; major tranquilizer; antipsychotic drug; neuroleptic drug; major tranquillizer.
- noun tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
- adoptees2/5
adoptee
- noun someone (such as a child) who has been adopted
- noun someone (such as a child) who has been adopted
- tempter2/5
tempter
- noun a person who tempts others
- Satan is the great tempter of mankind
- noun a person who tempts others
- susceptibilities2/5
susceptibility
- noun the state of being susceptible; easily affected
susceptibleness.
- noun the state of being susceptible; easily affected
- promptings2/5
prompting
- noun persuasion formulated as a suggestion
suggestion.
- noun a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
prompt.
- the audience could hear his prompting
- noun persuasion formulated as a suggestion
- nonprescription2/5
nonprescription
- adjective purchasable without a doctor's prescription
over-the-counter.
- nonprescription drugs
- an over-the-counter cold remedy
- adjective purchasable without a doctor's prescription
- captioned2/5
- hemoptysis2/5
hemoptysis
- noun coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
haemoptysis.
- noun coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
- panopticon2/5
panopticon
- noun an area where everything is visible
- noun a circular prison with cells distributed around a central surveillance station; proposed by Jeremy Bentham in 1791
- noun an area where everything is visible
- eruptive2/5
eruptive
- adjective producing or characterized by eruptions
- an eruptive disease
- adjective produced by the action of fire or intense heat
igneous.
- rocks formed by igneous agents
- adjective producing or characterized by eruptions
- optimizes2/5
optimize
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimise.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimise.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- streptokinase2/5
streptokinase
- noun an enzyme produced by some strains of streptococcus that can liquefy blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin; used medicinally in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism
- noun an enzyme produced by some strains of streptococcus that can liquefy blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin; used medicinally in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism
- lepton2/5
lepton
- noun 100 lepta equal 1 drachma in Greece
- noun an elementary particle that participates in weak interactions; has a baryon number of 0
- noun 100 lepta equal 1 drachma in Greece
- optimising2/5
optimise
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimize.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimize.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- upturn2/5
upturn
- noun an upward movement or trend as in business activity
- noun an upward movement or trend as in business activity
- irruption2/5
irruption
- noun a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in
- the recent irruption of bad manners
- noun a sudden sharp increase in the relative numbers of a population
- noun a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in
- encrypts2/5
encrypt
- verb convert ordinary language into code
encipher; code; write in code; cypher; inscribe; cipher.
- We should encode the message for security reasons
- verb convert ordinary language into code
- cryptology2/5
cryptology
- noun the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms
cryptanalytics; cryptography; cryptanalysis.
- noun the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms
- antiseptics2/5
antiseptic
- noun a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
- adjective thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms
- doctors in antiseptic green coats
- the antiseptic effect of alcohol
- it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities
- noun a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
- uptime2/5
uptime
- noun a period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is functioning and available for use
- noun a period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is functioning and available for use
- adaption2/5
adaption
- noun the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
adjustment; adaptation.
- noun the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
- leptons2/5
lepton
- noun 100 lepta equal 1 drachma in Greece
- noun an elementary particle that participates in weak interactions; has a baryon number of 0
- noun 100 lepta equal 1 drachma in Greece
- captaincy2/5
captaincy
- noun the post of captain
captainship.
- noun the post of captain
- rupturing2/5
rupture
- noun state of being torn or burst open
- noun a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
rift; severance; falling out; break; breach.
- they hoped to avoid a break in relations
- noun state of being torn or burst open
- heptane2/5
heptane
- noun a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings
- noun a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings
- temptress2/5
temptress
- noun a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
Delilah; enchantress; femme fatale; siren.
- noun a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
- chemisorption2/5
chemisorption
- noun adsorption (especially when irreversible) by means of chemical instead of physical forces
chemosorption.
- chemisorption of gaseous nitrogen on iron catalysts
- noun adsorption (especially when irreversible) by means of chemical instead of physical forces
- adoptee2/5
adoptee
- noun someone (such as a child) who has been adopted
- noun someone (such as a child) who has been adopted
- superscripts2/5
superscript
- noun a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
superior.
- adjective written or printed above and to one side of another character
superior.
- noun a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
- cryptanalysis2/5
cryptanalysis
- noun the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms
cryptanalytics; cryptology; cryptography.
- noun the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms
- interceptions2/5
interception
- noun the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving
- he resorted to the interception of his daughter's letters
- he claimed that the interception of one missile by another would be impossible
- noun (American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team
- noun the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving
- transepts2/5
transept
- noun structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles
- noun structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles
- preempts2/5
preempt
- noun a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
pre-empt; preemptive bid.
- verb acquire for oneself before others can do so
- noun a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
- circumscription2/5
circumscription
- noun the act of circumscribing
- noun the act of circumscribing
- captioning2/5
- conceptus2/5
conceptus
- noun an animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life
embryo; fertilized egg.
- noun an animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life
- peptidase2/5
peptidase
- noun any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
proteinase; protease; proteolytic enzyme.
- noun any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
- preempting2/5
preempt
- noun a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
pre-empt; preemptive bid.
- verb acquire for oneself before others can do so
- noun a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
- peptone2/5
peptone
- noun any of various water-soluble compounds that form by hydrolysis in the digestion of proteins to amino acids
- noun any of various water-soluble compounds that form by hydrolysis in the digestion of proteins to amino acids
- reptilia2/5
reptilia
(Zoöl.) A class of air-breathing oviparous vertebrates, usually covered with scales or bony plates. The heart generally has two auricles and one ventricle. The development of the young is the same as that of birds. ✍ It is nearly related in many respects to Aves, or birds. The principal existing orders are Testidunata or Chelonia (turtles), Crocodilia, Lacertilla (lizards), Ophidia (serpents), and Rhynchocephala; the chief extinct orders are Dinosauria, Theremorpha, Mosasauria, Pterosauria, Plesiosauria, Ichtyosauria.
- teleprompter2/5
teleprompter
- noun a prompter for television performers
- noun a prompter for television performers
- haemoptysis2/5
haemoptysis
- noun coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
hemoptysis.
- noun coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
- peptidases2/5
peptidase
- noun any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
proteinase; protease; proteolytic enzyme.
- noun any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
- attempters2/5
attempter
- noun one who tries
trier; essayer.
- noun one who tries
- haptoglobin2/5
haptoglobin
- noun a protein in plasma that binds free hemoglobin and removes it (as from wounds)
- noun a protein in plasma that binds free hemoglobin and removes it (as from wounds)
- coleoptera2/5
coleoptera
(Zoöl.) An order of insects having the anterior pair of wings (elytra) hard and horny, and serving as coverings for the posterior pair, which are membranous, and folded transversely under the others when not in use. The mouth parts form two pairs of jaws (mandibles and maxillæ) adapted for chewing. Most of the Coleoptera are known as beetles and weevils.
- proscription2/5
proscription
- noun a decree that prohibits something
ban; prohibition.
- noun rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone
banishment.
- noun a decree that prohibits something
- diptera2/5
diptera
(Zoöl.) An extensive order of insects having only two functional wings and two balancers, as the house fly, mosquito, etc. They have a suctorial proboscis, often including two pairs of sharp organs (mandibles and maxillæ) with which they pierce the skin of animals. They undergo a complete metamorphosis, their larvæ (called maggots) being usually without feet.
- reptilian2/5
reptilian
- noun any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
reptile.
- adjective of or relating to the class Reptilia
- noun any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
- hymenoptera2/5
hymenopteran
- noun insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
hymenopteron; hymenopterous insect; hymenopter.
- noun insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
- opts2/5
opt
- verb select as an alternative over another
prefer; choose.
- I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
- She opted for the job on the East coast
- verb select as an alternative over another
- triptych2/5
triptych
- noun art consisting of a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on three panels (usually hinged together)
- noun art consisting of a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on three panels (usually hinged together)
- ineptitude2/5
ineptitude
- noun unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
ineptness; awkwardness; maladroitness; clumsiness; slowness.
- noun having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful
worthlessness.
- the drill sergeant's intent was to convince all the recruits of their worthlessness
- noun unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
- groupthink2/5
groupthink
- noun decision making by a group (especially in a manner that discourages creativity or individual responsibility)
- noun decision making by a group (especially in a manner that discourages creativity or individual responsibility)
- perceptibly2/5
perceptibly
- adverb in a noticeable manner
noticeably; observably.
- he changed noticeably over the years
- adverb in a noticeable manner
- optima2/5
optimum
- noun most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
- adjective satellite most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
optimal.
- an optimum return on capital
- optimal concentration of a drug
- noun most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
- conceptualised2/5
conceptualise
- verb have the idea for
gestate; conceive; conceptualize.
- He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients
- This library was well conceived
- verb have the idea for
- baptizing2/5
baptize
- verb administer baptism to
christen; baptise.
- The parents had the child baptized
- verb administer baptism to
- nuptials2/5
nuptials
- noun the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
hymeneals; wedding ceremony; wedding.
- noun the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
- subsumption2/5
subsumption
- noun the premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term (which is the subject of the conclusion)
minor premiss; minor premise.
- noun incorporating something under a more general category
- noun the premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term (which is the subject of the conclusion)
- percepts2/5
percept
- noun the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
perception; perceptual experience.
- noun the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
- acceptances2/5
acceptance
- noun the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
credence.
- he gave credence to the gossip
- acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years
- noun the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
espousal; acceptation; adoption.
- its adoption by society
- the proposal found wide acceptance
- noun the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
- captivate2/5
captivate
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
capture; entrance; bewitch; fascinate; enamour; trance; beguile; charm; catch; becharm; enchant; enamor.
- She captured all the men's hearts
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
- apter2/5
apt
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
given; tending; disposed; minded.
- he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
- I am not minded to answer any questions
- adjective satellite at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
liable.
- he is apt to lose
- she is liable to forget
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
- preconception2/5
preconception
- noun an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
preconceived notion; prepossession; preconceived opinion; preconceived idea; parti pris.
- he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions
- noun a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
bias; prejudice.
- noun an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
- abruptness2/5
abruptness
- noun an abrupt discourteous manner
shortness; curtness; gruffness; brusqueness.
- noun the property possessed by a slope that is very steep
steepness; precipitousness.
- noun an abrupt discourteous manner
- streptomyces2/5
streptomyces
- noun aerobic bacteria (some of which produce the antibiotic streptomycin)
- noun aerobic bacteria (some of which produce the antibiotic streptomycin)
- tiptoes2/5
tiptoe
- noun the tip of a toe
- verb walk on one's toes
tippytoe; tip.
- noun the tip of a toe
- acceptation2/5
acceptation
- noun acceptance as true or valid
- noun the accepted meaning of a word
word meaning; word sense.
- noun acceptance as true or valid
- adopter2/5
adopter
- noun a person who adopts a child of other parents as his or her own child
adoptive parent.
- noun a person who adopts a child of other parents as his or her own child
- uncorrupted2/5
uncorrupted
- adjective satellite (of language) not having its purity or excellence debased
undefiled.
- uncorrupted English
- learn to speak pure English undefiled"- Van Wyck Brooks
- adjective satellite not decayed or decomposed
unspoiled.
- adjective satellite (of language) not having its purity or excellence debased
- proscriptions2/5
proscription
- noun a decree that prohibits something
ban; prohibition.
- noun rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone
banishment.
- noun a decree that prohibits something
- decrypted2/5
decrypt
- verb convert code into ordinary language
decode; decipher.
- verb convert code into ordinary language
- synoptics2/5
synoptic
- adjective presenting a summary or general view of a whole
- a synoptic presentation of a physical theory
- adjective satellite presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
synoptical.
- synoptic sayings
- adjective presenting a summary or general view of a whole
- redemptions2/5
redemption
- noun (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
salvation.
- noun repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock)
- noun (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
- conceptualising2/5
conceptualise
- verb have the idea for
gestate; conceive; conceptualize.
- He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients
- This library was well conceived
- verb have the idea for
- conceptualise2/5
conceptualise
- verb have the idea for
gestate; conceive; conceptualize.
- He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients
- This library was well conceived
- verb have the idea for
- conceptualizes2/5
conceptualize
- verb have the idea for
gestate; conceive; conceptualise.
- He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients
- This library was well conceived
- verb have the idea for
- hemiptera2/5
hemiptera
(Zoöl.) An order of hexapod insects having a jointed proboscis, including four sharp stylets (mandibles and maxillæ), for piercing. In many of the species (Heteroptera) the front wings are partially coriaceous, and different from the others. ✍ They are divided into the Heteroptera, including the squash bug, soldier bug, bedbug, etc.; the Homoptera, including the cicadas, cuckoo spits, plant lice, scale insects, etc.; the Thysanoptera, including the thrips, and, according to most recent writers, the Pediculina or true lice.
- scriptwriter2/5
scriptwriter
- noun someone who writes scripts for plays or movies or broadcast dramas
- noun someone who writes scripts for plays or movies or broadcast dramas
- striptease2/5
striptease
- noun a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
ecdysiast; exotic dancer; stripteaser; striptease artist; peeler; stripper.
- noun a form of erotic entertainment in which a dancer gradually undresses to music
strip show; strip.
- she did a strip right in front of everyone
- noun a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
- aptness2/5
aptness
- noun a disposition to behave in a certain way
propensity.
- the aptness of iron to rust
- the propensity of disease to spread
- noun appropriateness for the occasion
appositeness.
- the phrase had considerable aptness
- noun a disposition to behave in a certain way
- 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
- emptor2/5
emptor
- noun a person who buys
buyer; purchaser; vendee.
- noun a person who buys
- tiptoeing2/5
tiptoe
- noun the tip of a toe
- verb walk on one's toes
tippytoe; tip.
- noun the tip of a toe
- scrumptious2/5
scrumptious
- adjective satellite extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
pleasant-tasting; yummy; delectable; toothsome; delicious; luscious.
- adjective satellite extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
- diptych2/5
diptych
- noun a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on two panels (usually hinged like a book)
- noun a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on two panels (usually hinged like a book)
- preceptors2/5
preceptor
- noun teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)
don.
- noun teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)
- voluptuousness2/5
voluptuousness
- noun the quality of being attractive and exciting (especially sexually exciting)
hot stuff.
- he thought she was really hot stuff
- noun the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses
lushness; luxuriance.
- noun the quality of being attractive and exciting (especially sexually exciting)
- abruption2/5
abruption
- noun an instance of sudden interruption
breaking off.
- noun an instance of sudden interruption
- scriptorium2/5
scriptorium
- noun a room in a monastery that is set aside for writing or copying manuscripts
- noun a room in a monastery that is set aside for writing or copying manuscripts
- dyspeptic2/5
dyspeptic
- noun a person suffering from indigestion
- adjective satellite suffering from dyspepsia
- noun a person suffering from indigestion
- decrypts2/5
decrypt
- verb convert code into ordinary language
decode; decipher.
- verb convert code into ordinary language
- conceptualisations2/5
conceptualisation
- noun an elaborated concept
conceptualization; conceptuality.
- noun inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally
conceptualization; formulation.
- noun an elaborated concept
- symptomatically2/5
symptomatically
- adverb by symptoms
- adverb by symptoms
- egyptologists2/5
egyptologist
- noun an archeologist who specializes in Egyptology
- noun an archeologist who specializes in Egyptology
- panoptic2/5
panoptic
- adjective satellite including everything visible in one view
panoptical.
- a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base
- a panoptic stain used in microscopy
- adjective satellite broad in scope or content
wide; across-the-board; broad; blanket; all-encompassing; encompassing; all-inclusive; all-embracing; extensive.
- across-the-board pay increases
- an all-embracing definition
- blanket sanctions against human-rights violators
- an invention with broad applications
- a panoptic study of Soviet nationality"- T.G.Winner
- granted him wide powers
- adjective satellite including everything visible in one view
- mercaptopurine2/5
mercaptopurine
- noun a drug (trade name Purinethol) that interferes with the metabolism of purine and is used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia
Purinethol.
- noun a drug (trade name Purinethol) that interferes with the metabolism of purine and is used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia
- homoptera2/5
homoptera
(Zoöl.) A suborder of Hemiptera, in which both pairs of wings are similar in texture, and do not overlap when folded, as in the cicada. See Hemiptera .
- decrypting2/5
decrypt
- verb convert code into ordinary language
decode; decipher.
- verb convert code into ordinary language
- perceptiveness2/5
perceptiveness
- noun a feeling of understanding
insight; perceptivity.
- noun delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
taste; appreciation; discernment.
- arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success
- to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste
- noun a feeling of understanding
- corruptly2/5
corruptly
- adverb in a corrupt manner
corruptedly.
- adverb in a corrupt manner
- egyptologist2/5
egyptologist
One skilled in the antiquities of Egypt; a student of Egyptology.
- orthoptera2/5
orthopteron
- noun any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
orthopteran; orthopterous insect.
- noun any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
- ineptness2/5
ineptness
- noun unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
awkwardness; ineptitude; maladroitness; clumsiness; slowness.
- noun the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose
unsuitableness; unsuitability.
- noun unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
- scriptwriters2/5
scriptwriter
- noun someone who writes scripts for plays or movies or broadcast dramas
- noun someone who writes scripts for plays or movies or broadcast dramas
- diopters2/5
diopter
- noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
dioptre.
- noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
- consumptions2/5
consumption
- noun the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
intake; ingestion; uptake.
- noun involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body
white plague; phthisis; pulmonary tuberculosis; wasting disease.
- noun the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
- captivates2/5
captivate
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
capture; entrance; bewitch; fascinate; enamour; trance; beguile; charm; catch; becharm; enchant; enamor.
- She captured all the men's hearts
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
- optative2/5
optative
- noun a mood (as in Greek or Sanskrit) that expresses a wish or hope; expressed in English by modal verbs
optative mood.
- adjective indicating an option or wish
- noun a mood (as in Greek or Sanskrit) that expresses a wish or hope; expressed in English by modal verbs
- recaptures2/5
recapture
- noun a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount
- noun the act of taking something back
retaking.
- noun a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount
- claptrap2/5
claptrap
- noun pompous or pretentious talk or writing
blah; fustian; bombast; rant.
- noun pompous or pretentious talk or writing
- conceptuality2/5
conceptuality
- noun an elaborated concept
conceptualisation; conceptualization.
- noun an elaborated concept
- adaptational2/5
adaptational
- adjective satellite of or relating to adaptation
- adjective satellite of or relating to adaptation
- heteroptera2/5
heteroptera
(Zoöl.) A suborder of Hemiptera, in which the base of the anterior wings is thickened. See Hemiptera .
- cryptogram2/5
cryptogram
- noun a piece of writing in code or cipher
cryptograph; secret writing.
- noun a piece of writing in code or cipher
- spodoptera2/5
spodoptera
- noun moths whose larvae are armyworms
genus Spodoptera.
- noun moths whose larvae are armyworms
- baptise2/5
baptise
- verb administer baptism to
christen; baptize.
- The parents had the child baptized
- verb administer baptism to
- enraptured2/5
enraptured
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
rhapsodic; rapturous; ecstatic; rapt.
- verb hold spellbound
enthrall; ravish; delight; enthral; enrapture; enchant; transport.
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
- amitriptyline2/5
amitriptyline
- noun a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications
amitriptyline hydrochloride; Elavil.
- noun a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications
- uptight2/5
uptight
- adjective satellite being in a tense state
jumpy; highly strung; edgy; high-strung; jittery; restive; nervy; overstrung.
- adjective satellite being in a tense state
- promptness2/5
promptness
- noun the characteristic of doing things without delay
promptitude.
- noun the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
punctuality.
- noun the characteristic of doing things without delay
- proprioception2/5
proprioception
- noun the ability to sense the position and location and orientation and movement of the body and its parts
- noun the ability to sense the position and location and orientation and movement of the body and its parts
- raptor2/5
raptor
- noun any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals
bird of prey; raptorial bird.
- noun any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals
- raptors2/5
raptor
- noun any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals
bird of prey; raptorial bird.
- noun any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals
- raptures2/5
rapture
- noun a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
ecstasy; raptus; transport; exaltation.
- listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens
- noun a state of elated bliss
ecstasy.
- noun a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
- septicemia2/5
septicemia
- noun invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
blood poisoning; septicaemia.
- noun invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
- captopril2/5
captopril
- noun a drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation; used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure
Capoten.
- noun a drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation; used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure
- crypts2/5
crypt
- noun a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church)
- noun a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church)
- recapturing2/5
recapture
- noun a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount
- noun the act of taking something back
retaking.
- noun a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount
- baptistery2/5
baptistery
- noun bowl for baptismal water
font; baptistry; baptismal font.
- noun bowl for baptismal water
- copts2/5
copt
- noun an Egyptian descended from the ancient Egyptians
- noun a member of the Coptic Church
- noun an Egyptian descended from the ancient Egyptians
- descriptively2/5
descriptively
- adverb by giving a description
- these topics need to be treated not just descriptively
- adverb by giving a description
- ascriptions2/5
ascription
- noun assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
attribution.
- the attribution of language to birds
- the ascription to me of honors I had not earned
- noun assigning to a cause or source
attribution.
- the attribution of lighting to an expression of God's wrath
- he questioned the attribution of the painting to Picasso
- noun assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
- sumptuary2/5
sumptuary
- adjective satellite regulating or controlling expenditure or personal behavior
- sumptuary laws discouraging construction of large houses on small plots
- sumptuary laws forbidding gambling
- adjective satellite regulating or controlling expenditure or personal behavior
- prenuptial2/5
prenuptial
- adjective relating to events before a marriage
antenuptial; premarital.
- prenuptial agreement
- adjective relating to events before a marriage
- chemoreceptors2/5
chemoreceptor
- noun a sensory receptor that responds to chemical stimuli
- noun a sensory receptor that responds to chemical stimuli
- nortriptyline2/5
nortriptyline
- noun a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Pamelor) used along with psychotherapy to treat dysthymic depression; may interact dangerously if taken with other drugs
Pamelor.
- noun a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Pamelor) used along with psychotherapy to treat dysthymic depression; may interact dangerously if taken with other drugs
- sumptuously2/5
sumptuously
- adverb in a sumptuous and opulent manner
opulently.
- this government building is sumptuously appointed
- adverb in a sumptuous and opulent manner
- promptitude2/5
promptitude
- noun the characteristic of doing things without delay
promptness.
- noun the characteristic of doing things without delay
- cryptically2/5
cryptically
- adverb in a cryptic manner
enigmatically; mysteriously.
- we will meet again," he said cryptically
- adverb in a cryptic manner
- receptionists2/5
receptionist
- noun a secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors
- noun a secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors
- receptiveness2/5
receptiveness
- noun willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas)
receptivity; openness.
- he was testing the government's receptiveness to reform
- this receptiveness is the key feature in oestral behavior, enabling natural mating to occur
- their receptivity to the proposal
- noun willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas)
- egyptology2/5
egyptology
The science or study of Egyptian antiquities, esp. the hieroglyphics.
- optometrist2/5
optometrist
- noun a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses
oculist.
- noun a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses
- bankrupted2/5
bankrupt
- noun someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
insolvent.
- verb reduce to bankruptcy
break; smash; ruin.
- My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!
- The slump in the financial markets smashed him
- noun someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
- septicaemia2/5
septicaemia
- noun invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
blood poisoning; septicemia.
- noun invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
- superscription2/5
superscription
- noun an inscription written above something else
- noun the activity of superscribing
- noun an inscription written above something else
- cryptorchidism2/5
cryptorchidism
- noun failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops
cryptorchidy; cryptorchism.
- noun failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops
- epileptics2/5
epileptic
- noun a person who has epilepsy
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of epilepsy
- epileptic seizure
- noun a person who has epilepsy
- septate2/5
septate
- adjective of or relating to a septum
septal.
- adjective of or relating to a septum
- archaeopteryx2/5
archaeopteryx
- noun extinct primitive toothed bird of the Jurassic period having a long feathered tail and hollow bones; usually considered the most primitive of all birds
Archaeopteryx lithographica; archeopteryx.
- noun extinct primitive toothed bird of the Jurassic period having a long feathered tail and hollow bones; usually considered the most primitive of all birds
- sumpter2/5
sumpter
- noun an animal (such as a mule or burro or horse) used to carry loads
pack animal.
- noun an animal (such as a mule or burro or horse) used to carry loads
- optometrists2/5
optometrist
- noun a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses
oculist.
- noun a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses
- ellipticity2/5
ellipticity
- noun the property possessed by a round shape that is flattened at the poles
oblateness.
- the oblateness of the planet
- noun the property possessed by a round shape that is flattened at the poles
- chemoreceptor2/5
chemoreceptor
- noun a sensory receptor that responds to chemical stimuli
- noun a sensory receptor that responds to chemical stimuli
- bankrupts2/5
bankrupt
- noun someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
insolvent.
- verb reduce to bankruptcy
break; smash; ruin.
- My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!
- The slump in the financial markets smashed him
- noun someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
- anabaptism2/5
anabaptism
The doctrine of the Anabaptists.
- conceptualism2/5
conceptualism
- noun the doctrine that the application of a general term to various objects indicates the existence of a mental entity that mediates the application
- noun the doctrine that the application of a general term to various objects indicates the existence of a mental entity that mediates the application
- unacceptability2/5
unacceptability
- noun unsatisfactoriness by virtue of not conforming to approved standards
unacceptableness.
- noun unsatisfactoriness by virtue of not conforming to approved standards
- emptier2/5
empty
- noun a container that has been emptied
- return all empties to the store
- verb make void or empty of contents
- Empty the box
- The alarm emptied the building
- noun a container that has been emptied
- lepidopteran2/5
lepidopteran
- noun insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
lepidopteron; lepidopterous insect.
- noun insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
- assumptive2/5
assumptive
- adjective satellite excessively forward
presumptuous; assuming.
- an assumptive person
- on a subject like this it would be too assuming for me to decide
- the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants
- adjective satellite accepted as real or true without proof
- the assumed reason for his absence
- assumptive beliefs
- adjective satellite excessively forward
- typescripts2/5
typescript
- noun typewritten matter especially a typewritten copy of a manuscript
- noun typewritten matter especially a typewritten copy of a manuscript
- baptistry2/5
baptistry
- noun bowl for baptismal water
font; baptistery; baptismal font.
- noun bowl for baptismal water
- optimistically2/5
optimistically
- adverb with optimism; in an optimistic manner
- `We have a good chance of winning,' he exclaimed optimistically
- adverb with optimism; in an optimistic manner
- unacceptably2/5
unacceptably
- adverb to an unacceptable degree
intolerably.
- The percentage of lead in our drinking water is unacceptably high
- adverb to an unacceptable degree
- exempts2/5
exempt
- verb grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
relieve; free.
- She exempted me from the exam
- verb grant exemption or release to
excuse; relieve; let off.
- Please excuse me from this class
- verb grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
- perceptually2/5
perceptually
- adverb with regard to perception
- this task is perceptually very difficult
- adverb with regard to perception
- exempting2/5
exempt
- verb grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
relieve; free.
- She exempted me from the exam
- verb grant exemption or release to
excuse; relieve; let off.
- Please excuse me from this class
- verb grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
- northamptonshire2/5
northamptonshire
- noun a county is central England
- noun a county is central England
- anabaptist2/5
anabaptist
A name sometimes applied to a member of any sect holding that rebaptism is necessary for those baptized in infancy. ✍ In church history, the name Anabaptists usually designates a sect of fanatics who greatly disturbed the peace of Germany, the Netherlands, etc., in the Reformation period. In more modern times the name has been applied to those who do not regard infant baptism as real and valid baptism.
- skeptically2/5
skeptically
- adverb with scepticism; in a sceptical manner
sceptically.
- he looked at her sceptically
- adverb with scepticism; in a sceptical manner
- peremptorily2/5
peremptorily
- adverb in an imperative and commanding manner
imperatively.
- adverb in an imperative and commanding manner
- acceptably2/5
acceptably
- adverb in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
so-so; tolerably.
- she plays tennis tolerably
- adverb in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
- perceptively2/5
perceptively
- adverb in a perceptive manner
- adverb in a perceptive manner
- asymptote2/5
asymptote
- noun a straight line that is the limiting value of a curve; can be considered as tangent at infinity
- the asymptote of the curve
- noun a straight line that is the limiting value of a curve; can be considered as tangent at infinity
- unexceptionable2/5
unexceptionable
- adjective satellite completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach
unimpeachable.
- two unexceptionable witnesses
- a judge's ethics should be unexceptionable
- adjective satellite completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach
- unexceptional2/5
unexceptional
- adjective satellite not special in any way
run-of-the-mine; mine run; run-of-the-mill.
- run-of-the-mill boxing
- your run-of-the-mine college graduate
- a unexceptional an incident as can be found in a lawyer's career
- adjective satellite not special in any way
- optometry2/5
optometry
- noun the practice of an optometrist
- noun the practice of an optometrist
- umpteenth2/5
umpteenth
- adjective satellite last in an indefinitely numerous series
umptieth; umteenth.
- adjective satellite last in an indefinitely numerous series
- gumption2/5
gumption
- noun sound practical judgment
mother wit; horse sense; good sense; sense; common sense.
- Common sense is not so common
- he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
- fortunately she had the good sense to run away
- noun fortitude and determination
backbone; grit; guts; sand; moxie.
- he didn't have the guts to try it
- noun sound practical judgment
- leptospirosis2/5
leptospirosis
- noun an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever
swamp fever.
- noun an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever
- baroreceptor2/5
baroreceptor
- noun a sensory receptor that responds to pressure
- noun a sensory receptor that responds to pressure
- asymptotes2/5
asymptote
- noun a straight line that is the limiting value of a curve; can be considered as tangent at infinity
- the asymptote of the curve
- noun a straight line that is the limiting value of a curve; can be considered as tangent at infinity
- baroreceptors2/5
baroreceptor
- noun a sensory receptor that responds to pressure
- noun a sensory receptor that responds to pressure
- cryptococcosis2/5
cryptococcosis
- noun a fungal infection characterized by nodular lesions--first in the lungs and spreading to the nervous system
- noun a fungal infection characterized by nodular lesions--first in the lungs and spreading to the nervous system
- captious2/5
captious
- adjective satellite tending to find and call attention to faults
faultfinding.
- a captious pedant
- an excessively demanding and faultfinding tutor
- adjective satellite tending to find and call attention to faults
- unscripted2/5
unscripted
- adjective not furnished with or using a script
- unrehearsed and unscript spot interviews
- unscripted talk shows
- adjective not furnished with or using a script
- incorruptibility2/5
incorruptibility
- noun the incapability of being corrupted
- noun the incapability of being corrupted
- temptingly2/5
temptingly
- adverb in a tempting seductive manner
seductively.
- she smiled at him seductively
- adverb in a tempting seductive manner
- sceptically2/5
sceptically
- adverb with scepticism; in a sceptical manner
skeptically.
- he looked at her sceptically
- adverb with scepticism; in a sceptical manner
- incorruption2/5
incorruption
- noun characterized by integrity or probity
incorruptness.
- noun characterized by integrity or probity
- unprompted2/5
unprompted
- adjective satellite proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
impulsive.
- an impulsive gesture of affection
- adjective satellite proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
- presymptomatic2/5
presymptomatic
- adjective of or relating to the early phases of a disease when accurate diagnosis is not possible because symptoms of the disease have not yet appeared
preclinical.
- adjective of or relating to the early phases of a disease when accurate diagnosis is not possible because symptoms of the disease have not yet appeared
- presumptively2/5
presumptively
- adverb by reasonable assumption
presumably.
- presumably, he missed the train
- adverb by reasonable assumption
- rapturously2/5
rapturously
- adverb in an ecstatic manner
ecstatically; rhapsodically.
- he reacted ecstatically to my plan to travel to Africa
- adverb in an ecstatic manner
- eucalypts2/5
eucalypt
- noun a tree of the genus Eucalyptus
eucalyptus; eucalyptus tree.
- noun a tree of the genus Eucalyptus
- kleptomania2/5
kleptomania
- noun an irresistible impulse to steal in the absence of any economic motive
- noun an irresistible impulse to steal in the absence of any economic motive
- umpteen2/5
umpteen
- adjective satellite innumerable but many
umteen.
- adjective satellite innumerable but many
- presumptuously2/5
presumptuously
- adverb in a presumptuous manner
- he presumptuously overstepped the doctor's orders
- adverb in a presumptuous manner
- uninterruptedly2/5
uninterruptedly
- adverb without interruption
- this pleasant state of affairs had continued peacefully and uninterruptedly for many years
- adverb without interruption
- unbaptized2/5
unbaptized
- adjective not having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
unbaptised.
- adjective not having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
- unreceptive2/5
unreceptive
- adjective not receptive
- adjective not receptive
- hauptmann2/5
hauptmann
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- photoreceptor2/5
photoreceptor
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- photoreceptors2/5
- epilepticus2/5
epilepticus
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- propter2/5
propter
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- cryptosporidium2/5
- neuropeptide2/5
neuropeptide
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- misperceptions2/5
- misperception2/5
misperception
Erroneous perception.
- neuropeptides2/5
- crompton2/5
- scripta2/5
scripta
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- clapton2/5
clapton
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- adaptively2/5
adaptive
- adjective having a capacity for adaptation
adaptative.
- the adaptive coloring of a chameleon
- adjective having a capacity for adaptation
- humpty2/5
humpty
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- reconceptualization2/5
reconceptualization
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- emption2/5
emption
The act of buying. R. Arbuthnot.
- wolverhampton2/5
wolverhampton
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- optoelectronic2/5
optoelectronic
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- anticorruption2/5
- optation2/5
optation
The act of optating; a wish. Obs. Sir T. Browne.
- dumpty2/5
dumpty
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- nonempty2/5
nonempty
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- septimius2/5
septimius
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- peptidoglycan2/5
peptidoglycan
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- bromocriptine2/5
- apocalypticism2/5
- cryptococcus2/5
- reconceptualizing2/5
reconceptualizing
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- proptosis2/5
- brompton2/5
brompton
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- preoptic2/5
- epileptiform2/5
epileptiform
Resembling epilepsy.
- mechanoreceptors2/5
- steptoe2/5
- ascriptive2/5
- chandragupta2/5
chandragupta
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- unencrypted2/5
- brampton2/5
brampton
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- hapten2/5
hapten
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- cryptococcal2/5
- tryptic2/5
tryptic
(Physiol.) Relating to trypsin or to its action; produced by trypsin; as, .trypsin digestion
- transcriptionally2/5
transcriptionally
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- coopted2/5
coopt
To choose or elect in concert with another. R.Each of the hundred was to coöpt three others. Jowett (Thysyd. ).
- aegypti2/5
aegypti
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- optoelectronics2/5
- adaptivity2/5
- reconceptualize2/5
reconceptualize
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- leptomeningeal2/5
- copter2/5
copter
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- cooptation2/5
cooptation
The act of choosing; selection; choice. Obs.The first election and coöptation of a friend. Howell.
- cryptosporidiosis2/5
cryptosporidiosis
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- hydroxytryptamine2/5
hydroxytryptamine
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- overconsumption2/5
- exceptionality2/5
exceptionality
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- redescription2/5
redescription
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- elliptically2/5
elliptical
- adjective satellite rounded like an egg
oval-shaped; prolate; ovate; ovoid; elliptic; oval; egg-shaped; oviform.
- adjective satellite characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
elliptic.
- the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints
- the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- H.O.Taylor
- adjective satellite rounded like an egg
- preemptively2/5
preemptive
- adjective satellite designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
pre-emptive.
- a preemptive business offer
- adjective satellite designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
- uninterruptible2/5
- interruptus2/5
interruptus
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- reconceptualized2/5
- uptrend2/5
uptrend
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- epileptogenic2/5
epileptogenic
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- abruptio2/5
abruptio
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- proleptic2/5
proleptic
Of or pertaining to prolepsis; anticipative. "A far-seeing or proleptic wisdom." De Quincey.
- cryptogenic2/5
- resumptive2/5
resumptive
Taking back; resuming, or tending toward resumption; as, .resumptive measures
- dipeptide2/5
dipeptide
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- optionality2/5
- excerpta2/5
- laptev2/5
laptev
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- scriptum2/5
scriptum
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- adaptiveness2/5
adaptiveness
The quality of being adaptive; capacity to adapt.
- unscriptural2/5
unscriptural
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- sumption2/5
sumption
A taking. Obs. Jer. Taylor.
- inscriptional2/5
- nonconceptual2/5
- aseptically2/5
aseptically
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- haptics2/5
haptic
- adjective of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
tactual; tactile.
- haptic data
- a tactile reflex
- adjective of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
- posttranscriptional2/5
posttranscriptional
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- raptured2/5
rapture
- noun a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
ecstasy; raptus; transport; exaltation.
- listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens
- noun a state of elated bliss
ecstasy.
- noun a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
- neoptolemus2/5
- carboxypeptidase2/5
carboxypeptidase
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- baptizer2/5
baptize
- verb administer baptism to
christen; baptise.
- The parents had the child baptized
- verb administer baptism to
- organoleptic2/5
organoleptic
(Physiol.) Making an impression upon an organ; plastic; -- said of the effect or impression produced by any substance on the organs of touch, taste, or smell, and also on the organism as a whole.
- disrupters2/5
- aminopeptidase2/5
aminopeptidase
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- adeptly2/5
adept
- noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
mavin; champion; ace; genius; wizard; sensation; virtuoso; maven; whiz; superstar; hotshot; star; whizz; wiz.
- adjective satellite having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
good; practiced; expert; skillful; proficient; skilful.
- adept in handicrafts
- an adept juggler
- an expert job
- a good mechanic
- a practiced marksman
- a proficient engineer
- a lesser-known but no less skillful composer
- the effect was achieved by skillful retouching
- noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- optimus2/5
optimus
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- unruptured2/5
- disruptors2/5
- monosynaptic2/5
- tripeptide2/5
tripeptide
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- optometric2/5
optometric
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- swaption2/5
swaption
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- optioned2/5
option
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
- noun one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
alternative; choice.
- what option did I have?
- there no other alternative
- my only choice is to refuse
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
- scripturally2/5
scriptural
- adjective of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
biblical.
- biblical names
- biblical Hebrew
- adjective written or relating to writing
- adjective of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
- optimizers2/5
- rockhampton2/5
rockhampton
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- neptunium1/5
neptunium
- noun a radioactive transuranic metallic element; found in trace amounts in uranium ores; a by-product of the production of plutonium
Np; atomic number 93.
- noun a radioactive transuranic metallic element; found in trace amounts in uranium ores; a by-product of the production of plutonium
- fiberoptics1/5
fiberoptics
- noun the transmission of light signals via glass fibers
fiber optics; fibreoptics; fibre optics.
- noun the transmission of light signals via glass fibers
- ornithopter1/5
ornithopter
- noun heavier-than-air craft that is propelled by the flapping of wings
orthopter.
- noun heavier-than-air craft that is propelled by the flapping of wings
- corruptive1/5
corruptive
- adjective satellite tending to corrupt or pervert
pestiferous; perversive.
- adjective satellite tending to corrupt or pervert
- fibreoptic1/5
fibreoptic
- adjective of or relating to fiber optics
fiber-optic; fibre-optic; fiberoptic.
- adjective of or relating to fiber optics
- interrupters1/5
interrupter
- noun a device for automatically interrupting an electric current
- noun a device for automatically interrupting an electric current
- perceptibility1/5
perceptibility
- noun the property of being perceptible by the mind or the senses
- noun the property of being perceptible by the mind or the senses
- tiptop1/5
tiptop
- noun the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
superlative; pinnacle; acme; top; height; summit; peak; elevation; meridian.
- his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
- the artist's gifts are at their acme
- at the height of her career
- the peak of perfection
- summer was at its peak
- ...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
- the summit of his ambition
- so many highest superlatives achieved by man
- at the top of his profession
- noun the extreme top or summit
- noun the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
- prompters1/5
prompter
- noun someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech
theater prompter.
- noun a device that displays words for people to read
autocue.
- noun someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech
- imperceptibility1/5
imperceptibility
- noun the property of being imperceptible by the mind or the senses
- noun the property of being imperceptible by the mind or the senses
- conceptive1/5
conceptive
- adjective satellite capable of conceiving
impregnable.
- adjective satellite capable of conceiving
- eucalypti1/5
eucalyptus
- noun wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber
- noun a tree of the genus Eucalyptus
eucalyptus tree; eucalypt.
- noun wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber
- conscriptions1/5
conscription
- noun compulsory military service
muster; selective service; draft.
- noun compulsory military service
- absorptivities1/5
absorptivity
- noun (physics) the property of a body that determines the fraction of the incident radiation or sound flux absorbed or absorbable by the body
absorption factor.
- noun (physics) the property of a body that determines the fraction of the incident radiation or sound flux absorbed or absorbable by the body
- adsorptions1/5
adsorption
- noun the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid
surface assimilation.
- noun the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid
- cryptograph1/5
cryptograph
- noun a secret method of writing
secret code; cipher; cypher.
- noun a piece of writing in code or cipher
cryptogram; secret writing.
- noun a secret method of writing
- peptization1/5
peptization
- noun the process of converting to a sol; bringing to a colloidal solution
peptisation.
- noun the process of converting to a sol; bringing to a colloidal solution
- intussusceptions1/5
intussusception
- noun the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
invagination; infolding; introversion.
- the invagination of the blastula
- noun (biology) growth in the surface area of a cell by the deposit of new particles between existing particles in the cell wall
- noun the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
- sculpturing1/5
sculpture
- noun a three-dimensional work of plastic art
- noun creating figures or designs in three dimensions
carving.
- noun a three-dimensional work of plastic art
- upthrust1/5
upthrust
- noun (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
uplift; upheaval; upthrow.
- noun (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
- irruptions1/5
irruption
- noun a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in
- the recent irruption of bad manners
- noun a sudden sharp increase in the relative numbers of a population
- noun a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in
- corrupter1/5
corrupt
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
pervert; debase; profane; misdirect; subvert; debauch; deprave; vitiate; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- verb make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
grease one's palms; buy; bribe.
- This judge can be bought
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
- septet1/5
septet
- noun the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
seven; heptad; sevener; VII; 7; septenary.
- noun seven performers or singers who perform together
septette.
- noun the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
- riptide1/5
riptide
- noun a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current
tide rip; crosscurrent; rip; countercurrent.
- noun a strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore
rip current.
- noun a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current
- receipted1/5
receipt
- noun the act of receiving
reception.
- noun an acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been made
- noun the act of receiving
- sculpts1/5
sculpt
- verb create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material
sculpture.
- sculpt a swan out of a block of ice
- verb shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it
sculpture; grave.
- She is sculpting the block of marble into an image of her husband
- verb create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material
- antiepileptics1/5
antiepileptic
- noun a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
anticonvulsant; antiepileptic drug; anticonvulsant drug.
- noun a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
- conscripting1/5
conscript
- noun someone who is drafted into military service
draftee; inductee.
- verb enroll into service compulsorily
- The men were conscripted
- noun someone who is drafted into military service
- encryptions1/5
encryption
- noun the activity of converting data or information into code
encoding.
- noun the activity of converting data or information into code
- adaptative1/5
adaptative
- adjective having a capacity for adaptation
adaptive.
- the adaptive coloring of a chameleon
- adjective having a capacity for adaptation
- corruptibility1/5
corruptibility
- noun the capability of being corrupted
- noun the capability of being corrupted
- styptic1/5
styptic
- noun a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
astringent drug; astringent.
- adjective satellite tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels
hemostatic.
- noun a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
- tempters1/5
tempter
- noun a person who tempts others
- Satan is the great tempter of mankind
- noun a person who tempts others
- upturns1/5
upturn
- noun an upward movement or trend as in business activity
- noun an upward movement or trend as in business activity
- septenary1/5
septenary
- noun the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
seven; heptad; sevener; VII; septet; 7.
- noun the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
- temptresses1/5
temptress
- noun a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
Delilah; enchantress; femme fatale; siren.
- noun a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
- optimisations1/5
optimisation
- noun the act of rendering optimal
optimization.
- the simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability
- in an optimization problem we seek values of the variables that lead to an optimal value of the function that is to be optimized
- to promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products
- noun the act of rendering optimal
- peptones1/5
peptone
- noun any of various water-soluble compounds that form by hydrolysis in the digestion of proteins to amino acids
- noun any of various water-soluble compounds that form by hydrolysis in the digestion of proteins to amino acids
- heptad1/5
heptad
- noun the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
seven; sevener; VII; septet; 7; septenary.
- noun the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
- cryptogams1/5
cryptogam
- noun formerly recognized taxonomic group including all flowerless and seedless plants that reproduce by means of spores: ferns, mosses, algae, fungi
- noun formerly recognized taxonomic group including all flowerless and seedless plants that reproduce by means of spores: ferns, mosses, algae, fungi
- adaptions1/5
adaption
- noun the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
adjustment; adaptation.
- noun the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
- optimises1/5
optimise
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimize.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimize.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- captaincies1/5
captaincy
- noun the post of captain
captainship.
- noun the post of captain
- irruptive1/5
irruptive
- adjective satellite of igneous rock that has solidified beneath the earth's surface; granite or diorite or gabbro
plutonic.
- adjective satellite of igneous rock that has solidified beneath the earth's surface; granite or diorite or gabbro
- conceptuses1/5
conceptus
- noun an animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life
embryo; fertilized egg.
- noun an animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life
- preemptions1/5
preemption
- noun the judicial principle asserting the supremacy of federal over state legislation on the same subject
pre-emption.
- noun the right of a government to seize or appropriate something (as property)
pre-emption.
- noun the judicial principle asserting the supremacy of federal over state legislation on the same subject
- riptides1/5
riptide
- noun a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current
tide rip; crosscurrent; rip; countercurrent.
- noun a strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore
rip current.
- noun a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current
- circumscriptions1/5
circumscription
- noun the act of circumscribing
- noun the act of circumscribing
- emptinesses1/5
emptiness
- noun the state of containing nothing
- noun having an empty stomach
- noun the state of containing nothing
- nondescripts1/5
nondescript
- noun a person is not easily classified and not very interesting
- adjective satellite lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting
characterless.
- women dressed in nondescript clothes
- a nondescript novel
- noun a person is not easily classified and not very interesting
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readapt
- verb adapt anew
- He readapted himself
- verb adjust anew
readjust.
- After moving back to America, he had to readjust
- verb adapt anew
- resorptions1/5
resorption
- noun the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation
reabsorption.
- noun the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation
- capturer1/5
capturer
- noun a person who captures and holds people or animals
captor.
- noun a person who captures and holds people or animals
- teleprompters1/5
teleprompter
- noun a prompter for television performers
- noun a prompter for television performers
- catoptrics1/5
catoptrics
- noun branch of optics dealing with formation of images by mirrors
- noun branch of optics dealing with formation of images by mirrors
- attempter1/5
attempter
- noun one who tries
trier; essayer.
- noun one who tries
- receipting1/5
receipt
- noun the act of receiving
reception.
- noun an acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been made
- noun the act of receiving
- lepta1/5
lepton
- noun 100 lepta equal 1 drachma in Greece
- noun an elementary particle that participates in weak interactions; has a baryon number of 0
- noun 100 lepta equal 1 drachma in Greece
- captainship1/5
captainship
- noun the post of captain
captaincy.
- noun the post of captain
- cryptophyceae1/5
cryptophyceae
- noun motile usually brownish-green protozoa-like algae
class Cryptophyceae.
- noun motile usually brownish-green protozoa-like algae
- cryptogam1/5
cryptogam
- noun formerly recognized taxonomic group including all flowerless and seedless plants that reproduce by means of spores: ferns, mosses, algae, fungi
- noun formerly recognized taxonomic group including all flowerless and seedless plants that reproduce by means of spores: ferns, mosses, algae, fungi
- diopter1/5
diopter
- noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
dioptre.
- noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
- voluptuary1/5
voluptuary
- noun a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
sybarite.
- adjective satellite displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
voluptuous; luxurious; sybaritic; epicurean; luxuriant.
- an epicurean banquet
- enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs
- Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence
- a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness
- noun a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
- unaccepted1/5
unaccepted
- adjective satellite not conforming to standard usage; `You can access your cash at any of 300 automatic tellers'"
unacceptable.
- the following use of `access' was judged unacceptable by a panel of linguists
- adjective satellite not conforming to standard usage; `You can access your cash at any of 300 automatic tellers'"
- baptizes1/5
baptize
- verb administer baptism to
christen; baptise.
- The parents had the child baptized
- verb administer baptism to
- excepts1/5
except
- verb take exception to
demur.
- he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday
- verb prevent from being included or considered or accepted
take out; omit; leave off; leave out; exclude.
- The bad results were excluded from the report
- Leave off the top piece
- verb take exception to
- cryptographers1/5
cryptographer
- noun decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms
cryptanalyst; cryptologist.
- noun decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms
- cyproheptadine1/5
cyproheptadine
- noun an antihistamine (trade name Periactin) used to treat some allergic reactions
Periactin.
- noun an antihistamine (trade name Periactin) used to treat some allergic reactions
- chiroptera1/5
chiroptera
- noun an old order dating to early Eocene: bats: suborder Megachiroptera (fruit bats); suborder Microchiroptera (insectivorous bats)
order Chiroptera.
- noun an old order dating to early Eocene: bats: suborder Megachiroptera (fruit bats); suborder Microchiroptera (insectivorous bats)
- ephemeroptera1/5
ephemeroptera
- noun mayflies
Ephemerida; order Ephemeroptera; order Ephemerida.
- noun mayflies
- trichoptera1/5
trichoptera
(Zoöl.) A suborder of Neuroptera usually having the wings covered with minute hairs. It comprises the caddice flies, and is considered by some to be a distinct order.
- narcoleptic1/5
narcoleptic
- noun a person who has narcolepsy
- noun a soporific drug that produces an uncontrollable desire to sleep
- noun a person who has narcolepsy
- uptick1/5
uptick
- noun a transaction in the stock market at a price above the price of the preceding transaction
- noun a transaction in the stock market at a price above the price of the preceding transaction
- nonacceptance1/5
nonacceptance
- noun the act of refusing an offer
turndown.
- the turndown was polite but very firm
- noun the act of refusing an offer
- diptychs1/5
diptych
- noun a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on two panels (usually hinged like a book)
- noun a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on two panels (usually hinged like a book)
- balaenoptera1/5
balaenoptera
- noun type genus of the Balaenopteridae
genus Balaenoptera.
- noun type genus of the Balaenopteridae
- adeptness1/5
adeptness
- noun skillful performance or ability without difficulty
quickness; deftness; adroitness; facility.
- his quick adeptness was a product of good design
- he was famous for his facility as an archer
- noun skillful performance or ability without difficulty
- neuroptera1/5
neuropteron
- noun insect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins
neuropterous insect; neuropteran.
- noun insect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins
- rescripts1/5
rescript
- noun a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality
- noun a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
edict; fiat; decree; order.
- a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there
- noun a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality
- scriptoria1/5
scriptorium
- noun a room in a monastery that is set aside for writing or copying manuscripts
- noun a room in a monastery that is set aside for writing or copying manuscripts
- septs1/5
sept
- noun the month following August and preceding October
September; Sep.
- noun people descended from a common ancestor
kinfolk; family; family line; phratry; kinsfolk; folk.
- his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower
- noun the month following August and preceding October
- cryptographer1/5
cryptographer
- noun decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms
cryptanalyst; cryptologist.
- noun decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms
- absorptance1/5
absorptance
- noun a measure of the rate of decrease in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (as light) as it passes through a given substance; the fraction of incident radiant energy absorbed per unit mass or thickness of an absorber
absorption coefficient; coefficient of absorption.
- absorptance equals 1 minus transmittance
- noun a measure of the rate of decrease in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (as light) as it passes through a given substance; the fraction of incident radiant energy absorbed per unit mass or thickness of an absorber
- cryptanalysts1/5
cryptanalyst
- noun decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms
cryptographer; cryptologist.
- noun decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms
- dryopteris1/5
dryopteris
- noun large widespread genus of medium-sized terrestrial ferns; in some classification systems placed in Polypodiaceae
genus Dryopteris.
- noun large widespread genus of medium-sized terrestrial ferns; in some classification systems placed in Polypodiaceae
- contempts1/5
contempt
- noun lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
scorn; despite; disdain.
- he was held in contempt
- the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
- noun a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
disrespect.
- noun lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
- prescriptivism1/5
prescriptivism
- noun (ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements prescribe appropriate attitudes and behavior
- noun (linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting prescriptive linguistics
- noun (ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements prescribe appropriate attitudes and behavior
- cryptologic1/5
cryptologic
- adjective of or relating to cryptanalysis
cryptanalytic; cryptographic; cryptological; cryptographical.
- adjective of or relating to cryptanalysis
- plecoptera1/5
plecoptera
- noun stoneflies
order Plecoptera.
- noun stoneflies
- cryptanalyst1/5
cryptanalyst
- noun decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms
cryptographer; cryptologist.
- noun decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms
- unadapted1/5
unadapted
- adjective satellite not changed in form or character for a purpose
- adjective satellite not having adapted to new conditions
unadjusted.
- several unadjusted refugees
- adjective satellite not changed in form or character for a purpose
- conceptional1/5
conceptional
- adjective satellite being of the nature of a notion or concept
ideational; notional.
- a plan abstract and conceptional
- to improve notional comprehension
- a notional response to the question
- adjective satellite being of the nature of a notion or concept
- thysanoptera1/5
thysanoptera
(Zoöl.) A division of insects, considered by some writers a distinct order, but regarded by others as belonging to the Hemiptera. They are all of small size, and have narrow, broadly fringed wings with rudimentary nervures. Most of the species feed upon the juices of plants, and some, as those which attack grain, are very injurious to crops. Called also Physopoda . SeeThrips .
- conceptualises1/5
conceptualise
- verb have the idea for
gestate; conceive; conceptualize.
- He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients
- This library was well conceived
- verb have the idea for
- isoptera1/5
isoptera
- noun order of social insects that live in colonies, including: termites; often placed in subclass Exopterygota
order Isoptera.
- noun order of social insects that live in colonies, including: termites; often placed in subclass Exopterygota
- septicemic1/5
septicemic
- adjective satellite characteristic of septicemia
- a septicemic temperature curve
- adjective satellite characteristic of septicemia
- baptising1/5
baptise
- verb administer baptism to
christen; baptize.
- The parents had the child baptized
- verb administer baptism to
- sarcoptes1/5
sarcoptes
- noun type genus of the family Sarcoptidae: itch mites
genus Sarcoptes.
- noun type genus of the family Sarcoptidae: itch mites
- insusceptible1/5
insusceptible
- adjective not susceptible to
unsusceptible.
- adjective not susceptible to
- micropterus1/5
micropterus
- noun American freshwater black basses
genus Micropterus.
- noun American freshwater black basses
- cryptanalytic1/5
cryptanalytic
- adjective of or relating to cryptanalysis
cryptographic; cryptologic; cryptological; cryptographical.
- adjective of or relating to cryptanalysis
- uptakes1/5
uptake
- noun the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
intake; ingestion; consumption.
- noun a process of taking up or using up or consuming
- they developed paper napkins with a greater uptake of liquids
- noun the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
- cryptomeria1/5
cryptomeria
- noun Japanese cedar; sugi
genus Cryptomeria.
- noun Japanese cedar; sugi
- triptychs1/5
triptych
- noun art consisting of a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on three panels (usually hinged together)
- noun art consisting of a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on three panels (usually hinged together)
- unsusceptible1/5
unsusceptible
- adjective not susceptible to
insusceptible.
- adjective not susceptible to
- panoptical1/5
panoptical
- adjective satellite including everything visible in one view
panoptic.
- a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base
- a panoptic stain used in microscopy
- adjective satellite including everything visible in one view
- descriptivism1/5
descriptivism
- noun (ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements have a truth value
- noun (linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting descriptive linguistics
- noun (ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements have a truth value
- cryptograms1/5
cryptogram
- noun a piece of writing in code or cipher
cryptograph; secret writing.
- noun a piece of writing in code or cipher
- comptrollers1/5
comptroller
- noun someone who maintains and audits business accounts
accountant; controller.
- noun someone who maintains and audits business accounts
- excerpting1/5
excerpt
- noun a passage selected from a larger work
excerption; extract; selection.
- he presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings
- verb take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy
take out; extract.
- noun a passage selected from a larger work
- captivities1/5
captivity
- noun the state of being imprisoned
immurement; imprisonment; incarceration.
- he was held in captivity until he died
- the imprisonment of captured soldiers
- his ignominious incarceration in the local jail
- he practiced the immurement of his enemies in the castle dungeon
- noun the state of being a slave
enslavement.
- So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity"--Shakespeare
- noun the state of being imprisoned
- chapterhouse1/5
chapterhouse
- noun a building attached to a monastery or cathedral; used as a meeting place for the chapter
- noun a house used as a residence by a chapter of a fraternity
frat house; fraternity house.
- noun a building attached to a monastery or cathedral; used as a meeting place for the chapter
- cryptogamic1/5
cryptogamic
- adjective of or relating to a cryptogam
cryptogamous.
- adjective of or relating to a cryptogam
- 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
- eptesicus1/5
eptesicus
- noun a genus of Vespertilionidae
genus Eptesicus.
- noun a genus of Vespertilionidae
- streptolysin1/5
streptolysin
- noun any of several hemolysins derived from strains of streptococcus
- noun any of several hemolysins derived from strains of streptococcus
- megaptera1/5
megaptera
- noun humpback whales
genus Megaptera.
- noun humpback whales
- isoptin1/5
isoptin
- noun a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine
verapamil; Calan.
- noun a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine
- siphonaptera1/5
siphonaptera
- noun fleas
order Siphonaptera.
- noun fleas
- aptest1/5
apt
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
given; tending; disposed; minded.
- he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
- I am not minded to answer any questions
- adjective satellite at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
liable.
- he is apt to lose
- she is liable to forget
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
- reptilians1/5
reptilian
- noun any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
reptile.
- adjective of or relating to the class Reptilia
- noun any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
- septuagesima1/5
septuagesima
(Eccl.) The third Sunday before Lent; -- so called because it is about seventy days before Easter.
- dermaptera1/5
dermaptera
(Zoöl.) See Dermoptera ,Dermopteran .
- leptinotarsa1/5
leptinotarsa
- noun Colorado potato beetles
genus Leptinotarsa.
- noun Colorado potato beetles
- prescripts1/5
prescript
- noun prescribed guide for conduct or action
rule.
- noun prescribed guide for conduct or action
- corruptness1/5
corruptness
- noun the state of being corrupt
- noun lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
corruption.
- noun the state of being corrupt
- streptopelia1/5
streptopelia
- noun turtledoves
genus Streptopelia.
- noun turtledoves
- apperceptions1/5
apperception
- noun the process whereby perceived qualities of an object are related to past experience
- noun the process whereby perceived qualities of an object are related to past experience
- analeptic1/5
analeptic
- noun a medication used as a stimulant to the central nervous system
- adjective satellite stimulating the central nervous system
- an analeptic drug stimulates the central nervous system
- noun a medication used as a stimulant to the central nervous system
- delphinapterus1/5
delphinapterus
- noun white whale
genus Delphinapterus.
- noun white whale
- sculpturesque1/5
sculpturesque
- adjective satellite resembling sculpture
sculptured; modeled; sculptural.
- her finely modeled features
- rendered with...vivid sculptural effect
- the sculpturesque beauty of the athletes' bodies
- adjective satellite resembling sculpture
- acceptations1/5
acceptation
- noun acceptance as true or valid
- noun the accepted meaning of a word
word meaning; word sense.
- noun acceptance as true or valid
- voluptuaries1/5
voluptuary
- noun a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
sybarite.
- adjective satellite displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
voluptuous; luxurious; sybaritic; epicurean; luxuriant.
- an epicurean banquet
- enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs
- Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence
- a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness
- noun a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
- microchiroptera1/5
microchiroptera
- noun most of the bats in the world; all bats except fruit bats insectivorous bats
suborder Microchiroptera.
- noun most of the bats in the world; all bats except fruit bats insectivorous bats
- narcoleptics1/5
narcoleptic
- noun a person who has narcolepsy
- noun a soporific drug that produces an uncontrollable desire to sleep
- noun a person who has narcolepsy
- psocoptera1/5
psocoptera
- noun an order of insects: includes booklice and bark-lice
order Corrodentia; Corrodentia; order Psocoptera.
- noun an order of insects: includes booklice and bark-lice
- anisoptera1/5
anisoptera
- noun dragonflies
suborder Anisoptera.
- noun dragonflies
- cryptologists1/5
cryptologist
- noun decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms
cryptanalyst; cryptographer.
- noun decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms
- ineptitudes1/5
ineptitude
- noun unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
ineptness; awkwardness; maladroitness; clumsiness; slowness.
- noun having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful
worthlessness.
- the drill sergeant's intent was to convince all the recruits of their worthlessness
- noun unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
- zygoptera1/5
zygoptera
- noun damselflies
suborder Zygoptera.
- noun damselflies
- mecoptera1/5
mecoptera
- noun an order of carnivorous insects usually having long membranous wings and long beaklike heads with chewing mouths at the tip
order Mecoptera.
- noun an order of carnivorous insects usually having long membranous wings and long beaklike heads with chewing mouths at the tip
- dictyoptera1/5
dictyoptera
- noun in some classifications replaced by the orders (here suborders) Blattodea (cockroaches) and Manteodea (mantids); in former classifications often subsumed under a much broader order Orthoptera
order Dictyoptera.
- noun in some classifications replaced by the orders (here suborders) Blattodea (cockroaches) and Manteodea (mantids); in former classifications often subsumed under a much broader order Orthoptera
- leptodactylus1/5
leptodactylus
- noun type genus of the Leptodactylidae; in some classifications placed in the family Bufonidae
genus Leptodactylus.
- noun type genus of the Leptodactylidae; in some classifications placed in the family Bufonidae
- megachiroptera1/5
megachiroptera
- noun fruit bats
suborder Megachiroptera.
- noun fruit bats
- transcriptases1/5
transcriptase
- noun the enzyme that copies DNA into RNA
RNA polymerase.
- noun the enzyme that copies DNA into RNA
- dioptres1/5
dioptre
- noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
diopter.
- noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
- thelypteris1/5
thelypteris
- noun marsh ferns: in some classification systems considered part of genus Dryopteris in family Dryopteridaceae
genus Thelypteris.
- noun marsh ferns: in some classification systems considered part of genus Dryopteris in family Dryopteridaceae
- interoception1/5
interoception
- noun sensitivity to stimuli originating inside of the body
- noun sensitivity to stimuli originating inside of the body
- inceptions1/5
inception
- noun an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
origin; origination.
- noun an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
- aptenodytes1/5
aptenodytes
- noun large penguins
genus Aptenodytes.
- noun large penguins
- megaloptera1/5
megaloptera
- noun in some classifications considered a separate order: alderflies; dobsonflies; snake flies
suborder Megaloptera.
- noun in some classifications considered a separate order: alderflies; dobsonflies; snake flies
- cryptologist1/5
cryptologist
- noun decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms
cryptanalyst; cryptographer.
- noun decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms
- resumptions1/5
resumption
- noun beginning again
recommencement.
- noun beginning again
- dioptre1/5
dioptre
- noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
diopter.
- noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
- optimums1/5
optimum
- noun most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
- adjective satellite most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
optimal.
- an optimum return on capital
- optimal concentration of a drug
- noun most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
- cryptological1/5
cryptological
- adjective of or relating to cryptanalysis
cryptanalytic; cryptographic; cryptologic; cryptographical.
- adjective of or relating to cryptanalysis
- leptodactylidae1/5
leptodactylidae
- noun New World frogs; in some classifications essentially coextensive with the family Bufonidae
family Leptodactylidae.
- noun New World frogs; in some classifications essentially coextensive with the family Bufonidae
- irrupted1/5
irrupt
- verb enter uninvited
intrude.
- They intruded on our dinner party
- She irrupted into our sitting room
- verb erupt or intensify suddenly
flare; break open; erupt; flare up; burst out.
- Unrest erupted in the country
- Tempers flared at the meeting
- The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism
- verb enter uninvited
- irrupts1/5
irrupt
- verb enter uninvited
intrude.
- They intruded on our dinner party
- She irrupted into our sitting room
- verb erupt or intensify suddenly
flare; break open; erupt; flare up; burst out.
- Unrest erupted in the country
- Tempers flared at the meeting
- The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism
- verb enter uninvited
- glossoptosis1/5
glossoptosis
- noun abnormal downward or back placement of the tongue
- noun abnormal downward or back placement of the tongue
- colaptes1/5
colaptes
- noun a genus of Picidae
genus Colaptes.
- noun a genus of Picidae
- catoptric1/5
catoptric
- adjective of or relating to catoptrics; produced by or based on mirrors
catoptrical.
- adjective of or relating to catoptrics; produced by or based on mirrors
- promptest1/5
prompt
- noun a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
prompting.
- the audience could hear his prompting
- noun (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
command prompt.
- noun a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
- eudyptes1/5
eudyptes
- noun rock hoppers
genus Eudyptes.
- noun rock hoppers
- dermoptera1/5
dermoptera
(Zoöl.) The division of insects which includes the earwigs ( Forticulidæ ).
- baptises1/5
baptise
- verb administer baptism to
christen; baptize.
- The parents had the child baptized
- verb administer baptism to
- leptotyphlops1/5
leptotyphlops
- noun blind snakes of Asia and Africa and Americas
genus Leptotyphlops.
- noun blind snakes of Asia and Africa and Americas
- brachypterous1/5
brachypterous
- adjective satellite (especially of certain insects) having very short or rudimentary wings
short-winged.
- adjective satellite (especially of certain insects) having very short or rudimentary wings
- leptocephalus1/5
leptocephalus
- noun slender transparent larva of eels and certain fishes
- noun slender transparent larva of eels and certain fishes
- septuagenarian1/5
septuagenarian
- noun someone whose age is in the seventies
- noun someone whose age is in the seventies
- interoceptive1/5
interoceptive
- adjective of or relating to interoception
- adjective of or relating to interoception
- bankrupting1/5
bankrupt
- noun someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
insolvent.
- verb reduce to bankruptcy
break; smash; ruin.
- My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!
- The slump in the financial markets smashed him
- noun someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
- proprioceptors1/5
proprioceptor
- noun special nerve endings in the muscles and tendons and other organs that respond to stimuli regarding the position and movement of the body
- noun special nerve endings in the muscles and tendons and other organs that respond to stimuli regarding the position and movement of the body
- sceptres1/5
sceptre
- noun the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
scepter.
- noun a ceremonial or emblematic staff
wand; scepter; verge.
- noun the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
- voluptuously1/5
voluptuously
- adverb in a shapely and voluptuous manner
- a voluptuously curved woman
- adverb in an indulgently voluptuous manner
- he sniffed the perfume voluptuously
- adverb in a shapely and voluptuous manner
- postscripts1/5
postscript
- noun a note appended to a letter after the signature
PS.
- noun textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
addendum; supplement.
- noun a note appended to a letter after the signature
- septation1/5
septation
- noun the division or partitioning of a cavity into parts by a septum
- noun the division or partitioning of a cavity into parts by a septum
- antenuptial1/5
antenuptial
- adjective relating to events before a marriage
prenuptial; premarital.
- prenuptial agreement
- adjective relating to events before a marriage
- exceptionable1/5
exceptionable
- adjective satellite liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to
objectionable.
- a thoroughly unpleasant highly exceptionable piece of writing
- found the politician's views objectionable
- adjective satellite liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to
- cryptographically1/5
cryptographically
- adverb in a cryptographic manner
- adverb in a cryptographic manner
- sumptuousness1/5
sumptuousness
- noun wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
luxury; luxuriousness; opulence.
- noun the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
lavishness; luxury; sumptuosity.
- noun wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
- scepters1/5
scepter
- noun the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
sceptre.
- noun a ceremonial or emblematic staff
wand; verge; sceptre.
- noun the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
- consumptives1/5
consumptive
- noun a person with pulmonary tuberculosis
lunger; tubercular.
- adjective tending to consume or use often wastefully
- water suitable for beneficial consumptive uses
- duties consumptive of time and energy
- consumptive fires
- noun a person with pulmonary tuberculosis
- adoptable1/5
adoptable
- adjective suitable or eligible for adoption
- a shortage of adoptable babies
- adjective suitable or eligible for adoption
- captivation1/5
captivation
- noun the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
fascination.
- noun a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
enchantment; fascination; enthrallment.
- noun the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
- septations1/5
septation
- noun the division or partitioning of a cavity into parts by a septum
- noun the division or partitioning of a cavity into parts by a septum
- kleptomaniac1/5
kleptomaniac
- noun someone with an irrational urge to steal in the absence of an economic motive
- noun someone with an irrational urge to steal in the absence of an economic motive
- protriptyline1/5
protriptyline
- noun tricyclic antidepressant used to treat clinical depression
- noun tricyclic antidepressant used to treat clinical depression
- exteroceptive1/5
exteroceptive
- adjective of or relating to exteroception
- adjective of or relating to exteroception
- sculptress1/5
sculptress
- noun a woman sculptor
- noun a woman sculptor
- preceptorship1/5
preceptorship
- noun the position of preceptor
- noun the position of preceptor
- dipteran1/5
dipteran
- noun insects having usually a single pair of functional wings (anterior pair) with the posterior pair reduced to small knobbed structures and mouth parts adapted for sucking or lapping or piercing
two-winged insects; dipteron; dipterous insect.
- noun insects having usually a single pair of functional wings (anterior pair) with the posterior pair reduced to small knobbed structures and mouth parts adapted for sucking or lapping or piercing
- superscriptions1/5
superscription
- noun an inscription written above something else
- noun the activity of superscribing
- noun an inscription written above something else
- baptisia1/5
baptisia
- noun genus of North American plants with showy flowers and an inflated pod
genus Baptisia.
- noun genus of North American plants with showy flowers and an inflated pod
- inaptitude1/5
inaptitude
- noun a lack of aptitude
- noun a lack of aptitude
- emptiest1/5
empty
- noun a container that has been emptied
- return all empties to the store
- verb make void or empty of contents
- Empty the box
- The alarm emptied the building
- noun a container that has been emptied
- coptis1/5
coptis
- noun small genus of low perennial herbs having yellow rhizomes and white or yellow flowers
genus Coptis.
- noun small genus of low perennial herbs having yellow rhizomes and white or yellow flowers
- acceptant1/5
acceptant
- adjective satellite accepting willingly
acceptive.
- acceptive of every new idea
- an acceptant type of mind
- adjective satellite accepting willingly
- receptively1/5
receptively
- adverb in a receptive manner
- adverb in a receptive manner
- raptus1/5
raptus
- noun a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
ictus; seizure.
- he suffered an epileptic seizure
- noun a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
rapture; ecstasy; transport; exaltation.
- listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens
- noun a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
- synoptical1/5
synoptical
- adjective satellite presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
synoptic.
- synoptic sayings
- adjective satellite presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
- impromptus1/5
impromptu
- noun an extemporaneous speech or remark
- a witty impromptu must not sound premeditated
- noun a short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation
- noun an extemporaneous speech or remark
- raptorial1/5
raptorial
- adjective relating to or characteristic of birds of prey
- raptorial claws and bill for seizing prey
- adjective satellite living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
rapacious; vulturous; vulturine; ravening; predatory.
- a predatory bird
- the rapacious wolf
- raptorial birds
- ravening wolves
- a vulturine taste for offal
- adjective relating to or characteristic of birds of prey
- postnuptial1/5
postnuptial
- adjective relating to events after a marriage
- adjective relating to events after a marriage
- hymenopteran1/5
hymenopteran
- noun insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
hymenopteron; hymenopterous insect; hymenopter.
- noun insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
- tryptophane1/5
tryptophane
- noun an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
tryptophan.
- noun an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
- promptbook1/5
promptbook
- noun the copy of the playscript used by the prompter
prompt copy.
- noun the copy of the playscript used by the prompter
- dipterocarpaceae1/5
dipterocarpaceae
- noun chiefly tropical Asian trees with two-winged fruits; yield valuable woods and aromatic oils and resins
family Dipterocarpaceae.
- noun chiefly tropical Asian trees with two-winged fruits; yield valuable woods and aromatic oils and resins
- dipterans1/5
dipteran
- noun insects having usually a single pair of functional wings (anterior pair) with the posterior pair reduced to small knobbed structures and mouth parts adapted for sucking or lapping or piercing
two-winged insects; dipteron; dipterous insect.
- noun insects having usually a single pair of functional wings (anterior pair) with the posterior pair reduced to small knobbed structures and mouth parts adapted for sucking or lapping or piercing
- enrapture1/5
enrapture
- verb hold spellbound
enthrall; ravish; delight; enthral; enchant; transport.
- verb hold spellbound
- enrapturing1/5
enrapture
- verb hold spellbound
enthrall; ravish; delight; enthral; enchant; transport.
- verb hold spellbound
- baptisteries1/5
baptistery
- noun bowl for baptismal water
font; baptistry; baptismal font.
- noun bowl for baptismal water
- inscriptive1/5
inscriptive
- adjective of or relating to an inscription
- adjective of or relating to an inscription
- lepidopterists1/5
lepidopterist
- noun an entomologist who specializes in the collection and study of butterflies and moths
lepidopterologist; butterfly collector.
- noun an entomologist who specializes in the collection and study of butterflies and moths
- lepidopterans1/5
lepidopteran
- noun insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
lepidopteron; lepidopterous insect.
- noun insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
- lepidopterist1/5
lepidopterist
- noun an entomologist who specializes in the collection and study of butterflies and moths
lepidopterologist; butterfly collector.
- noun an entomologist who specializes in the collection and study of butterflies and moths
- fibrinopeptide1/5
fibrinopeptide
- noun peptide released from the amino end of fibrinogen by the action of thrombin to form fibrin during clotting of the blood
- noun peptide released from the amino end of fibrinogen by the action of thrombin to form fibrin during clotting of the blood
- leptotene1/5
leptotene
- noun the first stage of the prophase of meiosis
- noun the first stage of the prophase of meiosis
- orthoptics1/5
orthoptics
- noun treatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and amblyopia) by nonsurgical measures (especially by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles)
- noun treatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and amblyopia) by nonsurgical measures (especially by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles)
- dyspeptics1/5
dyspeptic
- noun a person suffering from indigestion
- adjective satellite suffering from dyspepsia
- noun a person suffering from indigestion
- hymenopterous1/5
hymenopterous
- adjective of or relating to insects of the order Hymenoptera
- adjective of or relating to insects of the order Hymenoptera
- kleptomaniacs1/5
kleptomaniac
- noun someone with an irrational urge to steal in the absence of an economic motive
- noun someone with an irrational urge to steal in the absence of an economic motive
- hymenopterans1/5
hymenopteran
- noun insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
hymenopteron; hymenopterous insect; hymenopter.
- noun insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
- septuagenarians1/5
septuagenarian
- noun someone whose age is in the seventies
- noun someone whose age is in the seventies
- unadaptable1/5
unadaptable
- adjective not adaptable
- adjective not adaptable
- calyptra1/5
calyptra
- noun the hood or cap covering the calyx of certain plants: e.g., the California poppy
- noun the hood or cap covering the calyx of certain plants: e.g., the California poppy
- hemipteran1/5
hemipteran
- noun insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis
hemipteron; bug; hemipterous insect.
- noun insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis
- enraptures1/5
enrapture
- verb hold spellbound
enthrall; ravish; delight; enthral; enchant; transport.
- verb hold spellbound
- hemipterans1/5
hemipteran
- noun insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis
hemipteron; bug; hemipterous insect.
- noun insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis
- proprioceptor1/5
proprioceptor
- noun special nerve endings in the muscles and tendons and other organs that respond to stimuli regarding the position and movement of the body
- noun special nerve endings in the muscles and tendons and other organs that respond to stimuli regarding the position and movement of the body
- streptobacillus1/5
streptobacillus
- noun any of various rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria
- noun any of various rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria
- decryptions1/5
decryption
- noun the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text
decipherment; decoding.
- a secret key or password is required for decryption
- noun the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text
- dipterous1/5
dipterous
- adjective of or relating to or belonging to the Diptera
- adjective of or relating to or belonging to the Diptera
- cryptobiotic1/5
cryptobiotic
- adjective of or related to the state of cryptobiosis
- adjective of or related to the state of cryptobiosis
- eurypterids1/5
eurypterid
- noun large extinct scorpion-like arthropod considered related to horseshoe crabs
- noun large extinct scorpion-like arthropod considered related to horseshoe crabs
- tryptophans1/5
tryptophan
- noun an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
tryptophane.
- noun an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
- promptbooks1/5
promptbook
- noun the copy of the playscript used by the prompter
prompt copy.
- noun the copy of the playscript used by the prompter
- bumptiousness1/5
bumptiousness
- noun offensive boldness and assertiveness
pushiness; cockiness; forwardness.
- noun offensive boldness and assertiveness
- orthopterans1/5
orthopteran
- noun any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
orthopterous insect; orthopteron.
- noun any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
- skepticisms1/5
skepticism
- noun doubt about the truth of something
mental rejection; incredulity; disbelief.
- noun the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
scepticism; agnosticism.
- noun doubt about the truth of something
- intussuscepted1/5
intussuscept
- verb introvert or invaginate
- the intussuscepted gut
- verb introvert or invaginate
- ellipticities1/5
ellipticity
- noun the property possessed by a round shape that is flattened at the poles
oblateness.
- the oblateness of the planet
- noun the property possessed by a round shape that is flattened at the poles
- fibrinopeptides1/5
fibrinopeptide
- noun peptide released from the amino end of fibrinogen by the action of thrombin to form fibrin during clotting of the blood
- noun peptide released from the amino end of fibrinogen by the action of thrombin to form fibrin during clotting of the blood
- homopterans1/5
homopteran
- noun insects having membranous forewings and hind wings
homopterous insect.
- noun insects having membranous forewings and hind wings
- streptocarpus1/5
streptocarpus
- noun any of various plants of the genus Streptocarpus having leaves in a basal rosette and flowers like primroses
- noun any of various plants of the genus Streptocarpus having leaves in a basal rosette and flowers like primroses
- orthopteran1/5
orthopteran
- noun any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
orthopterous insect; orthopteron.
- noun any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
- homopteran1/5
homopteran
- noun insects having membranous forewings and hind wings
homopterous insect.
- noun insects having membranous forewings and hind wings
- nuptse1/5
nuptse
- noun a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal (25,726 feet high)
- noun a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal (25,726 feet high)
- dihydrostreptomycin1/5
dihydrostreptomycin
- noun antibiotic consisting of a hydrogenated form of streptomycin; used against tuberculosis and tularemia and Gram-negative organisms
- noun antibiotic consisting of a hydrogenated form of streptomycin; used against tuberculosis and tularemia and Gram-negative organisms
- preceptorships1/5
preceptorship
- noun the position of preceptor
- noun the position of preceptor
- apperceptive1/5
apperceptive
- adjective satellite able to relate new percepts to past experience
- adjective satellite able to relate new percepts to past experience
- cataleptic1/5
cataleptic
- noun a person suffering from catalepsy
- adjective of or having characteristics of or affected with catalepsy
- cataleptic persons
- cataleptic state
- noun a person suffering from catalepsy
- ineptly1/5
ineptly
- adverb with ineptitude; in an incompetent manner
fecklessly.
- he performed his functions ineptly
- adverb in an infelicitous manner
- this function is ineptly left to a small voice
- adverb with ineptitude; in an incompetent manner
- bumptious1/5
bumptious
- adjective satellite offensively self-assertive
self-assertive.
- adjective satellite offensively self-assertive
- leptospira1/5
leptospira
- noun important pathogens causing Weil's disease or canicola fever
- noun important pathogens causing Weil's disease or canicola fever
- symptomless1/5
symptomless
- adjective satellite having no symptoms of illness or disease
asymptomatic.
- adjective satellite having no symptoms of illness or disease
- dipterocarp1/5
dipterocarp
- noun tree of the family Dipterocarpaceae
- noun tree of the family Dipterocarpaceae
- deceptiveness1/5
deceptiveness
- noun the quality of being deceptive
obliquity.
- noun the quality of being deceptive
- leptomeninges1/5
leptomeninges
- noun the two innermost layers of the meninges; cerebrospinal fluid circulates between these innermost layers
- noun the two innermost layers of the meninges; cerebrospinal fluid circulates between these innermost layers
- presumptuousness1/5
presumptuousness
- noun audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
presumption; assumption; effrontery.
- he despised them for their presumptuousness
- noun audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
- thermoreceptors1/5
thermoreceptor
- noun a sensory receptor that responds to heat and cold
- noun a sensory receptor that responds to heat and cold
- alkaptonuria1/5
alkaptonuria
- noun a rare recessive metabolic anomaly marked by ochronosis and the presence of alkapton in the urine
alcaptonuria.
- noun a rare recessive metabolic anomaly marked by ochronosis and the presence of alkapton in the urine
- heptagon1/5
heptagon
- noun a seven-sided polygon
- noun a seven-sided polygon
- sceptred1/5
sceptred
- adjective satellite invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter
empowered; sceptered.
- adjective satellite invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter
- orthoptic1/5
orthoptic
- adjective of or relating to normal binocular vision
- adjective of or relating to normal binocular vision
- contemptibly1/5
contemptibly
- adverb in a manner deserving contempt
- adverb in a manner deserving contempt
- conniption1/5
conniption
- noun a display of bad temper
tantrum; scene; fit.
- he had a fit
- she threw a tantrum
- he made a scene
- noun a display of bad temper
- apocalyptical1/5
apocalyptical
- adjective satellite prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom
apocalyptic; revelatory.
- adjective satellite prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom
- disruptively1/5
disruptively
- adverb in a disruptive manner
- adverb in a disruptive manner
- sahaptin1/5
sahaptin
- noun a member of a North American Indian people who lived in Oregon along the Columbia river and its tributaries in Washington and northern Idaho
Sahaptino; Shahaptian.
- noun a Penutian language spoken by the Shahaptian
Shahaptian.
- noun a member of a North American Indian people who lived in Oregon along the Columbia river and its tributaries in Washington and northern Idaho
- perceptivity1/5
perceptivity
- noun a feeling of understanding
perceptiveness; insight.
- noun a feeling of understanding
- peripteral1/5
peripteral
- adjective having columns on all sides
- adjective having columns on all sides
- dipterocarps1/5
dipterocarp
- noun tree of the family Dipterocarpaceae
- noun tree of the family Dipterocarpaceae
- apteryx1/5
apteryx
- noun nocturnal flightless bird of New Zealand having a long neck and stout legs; only surviving representative of the order Apterygiformes
kiwi.
- noun nocturnal flightless bird of New Zealand having a long neck and stout legs; only surviving representative of the order Apterygiformes
- sceptered1/5
sceptered
- adjective satellite invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter
sceptred; empowered.
- adjective satellite invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter
- osmoreceptor1/5
osmoreceptor
- noun sensory end organ that responds to changes in osmotic pressure
- noun sensory end organ that responds to changes in osmotic pressure
- captivatingly1/5
captivatingly
- adverb in a bewitching manner
enthrallingly; enchantingly; bewitchingly.
- she was bewitchingly beautiful
- adverb in a bewitching manner
- exteroceptors1/5
exteroceptor
- noun any receptor that responds to stimuli outside the body
- noun any receptor that responds to stimuli outside the body
- rescriptor1/5
rescriptor
- noun a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (trade name Rescriptor) used to treat AIDS and HIV
delavirdine.
- noun a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (trade name Rescriptor) used to treat AIDS and HIV
- heptagons1/5
heptagon
- noun a seven-sided polygon
- noun a seven-sided polygon
- contemptuousness1/5
contemptuousness
- noun the manifestation of scorn and contempt
- every subordinate sensed his contemptuousness and hated him in return
- noun the manifestation of scorn and contempt
- conniptions1/5
conniption
- noun a display of bad temper
tantrum; scene; fit.
- he had a fit
- she threw a tantrum
- he made a scene
- noun a display of bad temper
- interoceptors1/5
interoceptor
- noun any receptor that responds to stimuli inside the body
enteroceptor.
- noun any receptor that responds to stimuli inside the body
- scepticisms1/5
scepticism
- noun the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
agnosticism; skepticism.
- noun the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
- septembers1/5
september
- noun the month following August and preceding October
Sept; Sep.
- noun the month following August and preceding October
- opthalmic1/5
opthalmic
- adjective of or relating to or resembling the eye
ocular; optical; optic.
- ocular muscles
- an ocular organ
- ocular diseases
- the optic (or optical) axis of the eye
- an ocular spot is a pigmented organ or part believed to be sensitive to light
- adjective of or relating to or resembling the eye
- haptically1/5
haptically
- adverb by touch
tactually.
- he perceives shapes tactually
- adverb by touch
- aegyptopithecus1/5
aegyptopithecus
- noun extinct primate of about 38 million years ago; fossils found in Egypt
- noun extinct primate of about 38 million years ago; fossils found in Egypt
- leptomeningitis1/5
leptomeningitis
- noun inflammation of the leptomeninges
- noun inflammation of the leptomeninges
- polyptoton1/5
polyptoton
- noun repetition of a word in a different case or inflection in the same sentence
- My own heart's heart
- noun repetition of a word in a different case or inflection in the same sentence
- unperceptive1/5
unperceptive
- adjective lacking perception
unperceiving.
- as unperceptive as a boulder
- adjective satellite lacking sensitivity, taste, or judgment
- adjective lacking perception
- whiptail1/5
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
- velociraptor1/5
velociraptor
- noun small active carnivore that probably fed on protoceratops; possibly related more closely to birds than to other dinosaurs
- noun small active carnivore that probably fed on protoceratops; possibly related more closely to birds than to other dinosaurs
- velociraptors1/5
velociraptor
- noun small active carnivore that probably fed on protoceratops; possibly related more closely to birds than to other dinosaurs
- noun small active carnivore that probably fed on protoceratops; possibly related more closely to birds than to other dinosaurs
- nonadaptive1/5
nonadaptive
- adjective satellite (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose
dysfunctional.
- dysfunctional behavior
- adjective satellite (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose
- apterous1/5
apterous
- adjective satellite (of insects) without wings
apteral.
- adjective satellite (of insects) without wings
- unbaptised1/5
unbaptised
- adjective not having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
unbaptized.
- adjective not having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
- unadoptable1/5
unadoptable
- adjective difficult to place in an adoptive home
- adjective difficult to place in an adoptive home
- glycopeptide1/5
glycopeptide
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- ellipticals1/5
elliptical
- adjective satellite rounded like an egg
oval-shaped; prolate; ovate; ovoid; elliptic; oval; egg-shaped; oviform.
- adjective satellite characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
elliptic.
- the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints
- the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- H.O.Taylor
- adjective satellite rounded like an egg
- optokinetic1/5
- supraoptic1/5
- heptachlor1/5
- scriptwriting1/5
- maladaptation1/5
maladaptation
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- optica1/5
optica
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- compter1/5
- tryptase1/5
- descriptives1/5
descriptive
- adjective serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
- the descriptive variable
- a descriptive passage
- adjective describing the structure of a language
- descriptive grammar
- adjective serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
- glycopeptides1/5
- dipeptides1/5
- polyptych1/5
polyptych
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- optionee1/5
- scription1/5
scription
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- endopeptidase1/5
endopeptidase
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- subscripted1/5
subscript
- noun a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character
inferior.
- adjective written or printed below and to one side of another character
inferior.
- noun a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character
- nociceptor1/5
nociceptor
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- unrecaptured1/5
- nonepileptic1/5
- mercaptan1/5
mercaptan
(Chem.) Any one of series of compounds, hydrosulphides of alcohol radicals, in composition resembling the alcohols, but containing sulphur in place of oxygen, and hence called also the sulphur alcohols . In general, they are colorless liquids having a strong, repulsive, garlic odor. The name is specifically applied to ethyl mercaptan,C2H5SH . So called from its avidity for mercury, and other metals.
- exceptionless1/5
exceptionless
Without exception. A universal, . . . exceptionless disqualification. Bancroft.
- interruptive1/5
interruptive
Tending to interrupt; interrupting. "Interruptive forces." H. Bushnell. --In`ter*rupt"ive*ly , adv.
- kryptonite1/5
kryptonite
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- kapton1/5
kapton
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- interruptible1/5
interruptible
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- susceptance1/5
- symptomology1/5
- raptly1/5
rapt
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
rhapsodic; rapturous; enraptured; ecstatic.
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
- coaptation1/5
coaptation
The adaptation or adjustment of parts to each other, as of a broken bone or dislocated joint.
- shrimpton1/5
- disruptor1/5
disruptor
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- proscriptive1/5
proscriptive
Of or pertaining to proscription; consisting in, or of the nature of, proscription; proscribing. Burke. --Pro*scrip"tive*ly , adv.
- exceptionalities1/5
- haptens1/5
- unerupted1/5
- transseptal1/5
- apts1/5
apt
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
given; tending; disposed; minded.
- he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
- I am not minded to answer any questions
- adjective satellite at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
liable.
- he is apt to lose
- she is liable to forget
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
- electrooptic1/5
electrooptic
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- nuptiality1/5
- nonoptimal1/5
- conceptualist1/5
conceptualist
(Metaph.) One who maintains the theory of conceptualism. Stewart.
- neptunian1/5
neptunian
Of or pertaining to the ocean or sea.
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resorptive
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- accepter1/5
accept
- verb consider or hold as true
- I cannot accept the dogma of this church
- accept an argument
- verb receive willingly something given or offered
have; take.
- The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter
- I won't have this dog in my house!
- Please accept my present
- verb consider or hold as true
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acceptees
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overoptimistic
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- emptily1/5
empty
- noun a container that has been emptied
- return all empties to the store
- verb make void or empty of contents
- Empty the box
- The alarm emptied the building
- noun a container that has been emptied
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captan
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- synaptosomes1/5
- underconsumption1/5
underconsumption
(Polit. Econ.) Consumption of less than is produced; consumption of less than the usual amount. F. A. Walkr.
- leptonic1/5
leptonic
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- reptation1/5
reptation
(Zoöl.) The act of creeping.
- reconceptualisation1/5
reconceptualisation
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- depthless1/5
depthless
Having no depth; shallow.
- disrupter1/5
disrupt
- verb make a break in
interrupt; cut off; break up.
- We interrupt the program for the following messages
- verb throw into disorder
- This event disrupted the orderly process
- verb make a break in
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optimates
The nobility or aristocracy of ancient Rome, as opposed to the populares.
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dioptric
(Optics) Of or pertaining to the dioptre, or to the metric system of numbering glasses. --n. A dioptre. See Dioptre .
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coleoptile
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redemptorist
(R.C.Ch.) One of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, founded in Naples in 1732 by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liquori. It was introduced onto the United States in 1832 at Detroit. The Fathers of the Congregation devote themselves to preaching to the neglected, esp. in missions and retreats, and are forbidden by their rule to engage in the instruction of youth.
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scriptor
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- reconception1/5
reconception
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- exemptive1/5
exemptive
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- prescriptively1/5
prescriptive
- adjective pertaining to giving directives or rules
normative.
- prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage
- adjective pertaining to giving directives or rules
- adaptedness1/5
adaptedness
The state or quality of being adapted; suitableness; special fitness.
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eclamptic
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- sorptive1/5
sorptive
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mercaptan
(Chem.) Any one of series of compounds, hydrosulphides of alcohol radicals, in composition resembling the alcohols, but containing sulphur in place of oxygen, and hence called also the sulphur alcohols . In general, they are colorless liquids having a strong, repulsive, garlic odor. The name is specifically applied to ethyl mercaptan,C2H5SH . So called from its avidity for mercury, and other metals.
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comptoir
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- coopting1/5
coopt
To choose or elect in concert with another. R.Each of the hundred was to coöpt three others. Jowett (Thysyd. ).
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corrupt
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
pervert; debase; profane; misdirect; subvert; debauch; deprave; vitiate; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- verb make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
grease one's palms; buy; bribe.
- This judge can be bought
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
- rebaptized1/5
rebaptize
To baptize again or a second time.
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mechanoreceptor
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- interceptive1/5
interceptive
Intercepting or tending to intercept. interceptor n. one that intercepts, esp. a fast-climbing high-speed combat airplane for defense against attacking airplanes; also, a missile which intercepts and destroys incoming missiles or airplanes. Also spelt intercepter. [MW10]
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- polysynaptic1/5
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redemptor
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- cooption1/5
cooption
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proleptically
In a proleptical manner.
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chemoreception
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inceptive
Beginning; expressing or indicating beginning; --as, an ; -- called alsoinceptive proposition; aninceptive verb, which expresses the beginning of actioninchoative .In*cep"tive*ly , adv.
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disruptiveness
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- stereopticon1/5
stereopticon
An instrument, consisting essentially of a magic lantern in which photographic pictures are used, by which the image of a landscape, or any object, may be thrown upon a screen in such a manner as to seem to stand out in relief, so as to form a striking and accurate representation of the object itself; also, a pair of magic lanterns for producing the effect of dissolving views.
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subchapters
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kleptocracy
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inapt
- adjective satellite not elegant or graceful in expression
awkward; inept; ill-chosen; clumsy; cumbersome.
- an awkward prose style
- a clumsy apology
- his cumbersome writing style
- if the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now?
- adjective satellite not elegant or graceful in expression
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graptolite
(Paleon.) One of numerous species of slender and delicate fossils, of the genus Graptolites and allied genera, found in the Silurian rocks. They belong to an extinct group (Graptolithina ) supposed to be hydroids.
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imprescriptible
Not capable of being lost or impaired by neglect, by disuse, or by the claims of another founded on prescription. The right of navigation, fishing, and others that may be exercised on the sea, belonging to the right of mere ability, are imprescriptible. Vattel (Trans. )
- glyptic1/5
glyptic
Of or pertaining to gem engraving.
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synaptically
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egyptological
Of, pertaining to, or devoted to, Egyptology.
- octapeptide1/5
- tryptone1/5
tryptone
(Physiol. Chem.) The peptone formed by pancreatic digestion; -- so called because it is formed through the agency of the ferment trypsin.
- catadioptric1/5
catadioptric
(Physics) Pertaining to, produced by, or involving, both the reflection and refraction of light; Hutton.as, a .catadioptric light
- leptokurtic1/5
- pentapeptide1/5
pentapeptide
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preceptory
Preceptive. "A law preceptory." Anderson (1573).
- tryptamine1/5
tryptamine
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apt
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
given; tending; disposed; minded.
- he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
- I am not minded to answer any questions
- adjective satellite at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
liable.
- he is apt to lose
- she is liable to forget
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
- transcriptionist1/5
transcriptionist
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synoptist
Any one of the authors of the three synoptic Gospels, which give a history of our Lord's life and ministry, in distinction from the writer of John's Gospel, which gives a fuller record of his teachings.
- optime1/5
optime
One of those who stand in the second rank of honors, immediately after the wranglers, in the University of Cambridge, England. They are divided into senior and junior optimes.
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reconceptualising
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redemptorist
(R.C.Ch.) One of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, founded in Naples in 1732 by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liquori. It was introduced onto the United States in 1832 at Detroit. The Fathers of the Congregation devote themselves to preaching to the neglected, esp. in missions and retreats, and are forbidden by their rule to engage in the instruction of youth.
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brahmagupta
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- perceptional1/5
perceptional
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- rebaptism1/5
rebaptism
A second baptism.
- susceptor1/5
susceptor
One who undertakes anything; specifically, a godfather; a sponsor; a guardian. Puller. Shipley.
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mercapto
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- preeclamptic1/5
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descriptivist
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- septennial1/5
septennial
Lasting or continuing seven years; as, .septennial parliaments
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heptarchy
A government by seven persons; also, a country under seven rulers. ✍ The word is most commonly applied to England, when it was divided into seven kingdoms; as, the Saxon heptachy, which consisted of Kent, the South Saxons (Sussex), West Saxons (Wessex), East Saxons (Essex), the East Angles, Mercia, and Northumberland.
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- reptans1/5
reptans
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- conceptualizer1/5
conceptualize
- verb have the idea for
gestate; conceive; conceptualise.
- He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients
- This library was well conceived
- verb have the idea for
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misdescription
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- septage1/5
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septentrional
The north or northern regions. Shak.Both East West, South and Septentrioun. Chaucer.
- protreptic1/5
protreptic
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- triptolemus1/5
- scripto1/5
scripto
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- oversubscription1/5
oversubscription
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cryptorchid
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elliptica
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- electrooptical1/5
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apocalyptical
- adjective satellite prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom
apocalyptic; revelatory.
- adjective satellite prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom
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descriptiveness
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- readaptation1/5
readaptation
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exceptio
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copters
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peptidic
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- optimiser1/5
optimise
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimize.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimize.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- ademption1/5
ademption
(Law) The revocation or taking away of a grant donation, legacy, or the like. Bouvier.
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presynaptically
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- unattempted1/5
unattempted
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uptempo
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horopter
(Opt.) The line or surface in which are situated all the points which are seen single while the point of sight, or the adjustment of the eyes, remains unchanged. The sum of all the points which are seen single, while the point of sight remains unchanged, is called the horopter. J. Le Conte.
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cryptocrystalline
(Geol.) Indistinctly crystalline; -- applied to rocks and minerals, whose state of aggregation is so fine that no distinct particles are visible, even under the microscope.
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shoptalk
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- subconcepts1/5
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entoptic
(Physiol.) Relating to objects situated within the eye; esp., relating to the perception of objects in one's own eye.
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diremption
A tearing apart; violent separation. Obs. Bp. Hall.
- septentrion1/5
septentrion
The north or northern regions. Shak.Both East West, South and Septentrioun. Chaucer.
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preemptory
Pertaining to preëmption.
- volupte1/5
- lepidopterous1/5
lepidopterous
(Zoöl.) Of or pertaining to the Lepidoptera.
- preadaptation1/5
preadaptation
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- redescriptions1/5
- readopted1/5
readopt
To adopt again. Young.
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maladapted
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transcriptionists
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- adoptively1/5
adoptive
- adjective of parents and children; related by adoption
- adoptive parents
- adjective acquired as your own by free choice
adopted.
- my adopted state
- an adoptive country
- adjective of parents and children; related by adoption
- postsynaptically1/5
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preceptive
Containing or giving precepts; of the nature of precepts; didactic; as, the .preceptive parts of the ScripturesThe lesson given us here is preceptive to us. L'Estrange.
- dioptrics1/5
dioptrics
(Optics) The science of the refraction of light; that part of geometrical optics which treats of the laws of the refraction of light in passing from one medium into another, or through different mediums, as air, water, or glass, and esp. through different lenses; -- distinguished from catoptrics, which refers to reflected light.
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conceptualist
(Metaph.) One who maintains the theory of conceptualism. Stewart.
- adoptionism1/5
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redemptioner
One who redeems himself, as from debt or servitude.
- rescripting1/5
rescript
- noun a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality
- noun a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
edict; fiat; decree; order.
- a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there
- noun a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality
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preadapted
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script
- noun a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
playscript; book.
- noun something written by hand
handwriting; hand.
- she recognized his handwriting
- his hand was illegible
- noun a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
- upturning1/5
upturn
- noun an upward movement or trend as in business activity
- noun an upward movement or trend as in business activity
- helicoptered1/5
helicopter
- noun an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
eggbeater; whirlybird; chopper.
- noun an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
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graptolite
(Paleon.) One of numerous species of slender and delicate fossils, of the genus Graptolites and allied genera, found in the Silurian rocks. They belong to an extinct group (Graptolithina ) supposed to be hydroids.
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leptothrix
(Biol.) A genus of bacteria, characterized by having their filaments very long, slender, and indistinctly articulated.
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- superscripted1/5
superscript
- noun a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
superior.
- adjective written or printed above and to one side of another character
superior.
- noun a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
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reconceptualizations
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- ruption1/5
ruption
A breaking or bursting open; breach; rupture. "By ruption or apertion." Wiseman.
- exptl1/5
- coadaptation1/5
coadaptation
Mutual adaption. R. Owen.
- cryptozoology1/5
- postconception1/5
postconception
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mechanoreceptive
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synoptical
- adjective satellite presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
synoptic.
- synoptic sayings
- adjective satellite presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
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dipterocarpus
(Bot.) A genus of trees found in the East Indies, some species of which produce a fragrant resin, other species wood oil. The fruit has two long wings.
- subscripting1/5
subscript
- noun a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character
inferior.
- adjective written or printed below and to one side of another character
inferior.
- noun a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character
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suboptimum
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coleopteran
(Zoöl.) One of the order of Coleoptera.
- unadopted1/5
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overoptimism
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redemptive
- adjective of or relating to or resulting in redemption
redemptional; redemptory.
- a redemptive theory about life"- E.K.Brown
- adjective satellite bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
saving; redeeming.
- saving faith
- redemptive (or redeeming) love
- adjective of or relating to or resulting in redemption
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- nonsusceptible1/5
nonsusceptible
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- preceptress1/5
preceptress
A woman who is the principal of a school; a female teacher.
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- optronics1/5
- nonsubscription1/5
- comptable1/5
countable
- adjective satellite that can be counted
denumerable; enumerable; numerable.
- countable sins
- numerable assets
- adjective satellite that can be counted
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photoreception
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- hepta1/5
hepta
A combining form from Gr. "epta` , seven.
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nondescriptive
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cryptosporidia
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sculptural
- adjective relating to or consisting of sculpture
- sculptural embellishments
- adjective satellite resembling sculpture
sculptured; modeled; sculpturesque.
- her finely modeled features
- rendered with...vivid sculptural effect
- the sculpturesque beauty of the athletes' bodies
- adjective relating to or consisting of sculpture
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scriptus
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septicaemic
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acception
Acceptation; the received meaning. Obs.Here the word "baron" is not to be taken in that restrictive sense to which the modern acception hath confined it. Fuller.
Wyclif.
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asymptotical
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peremptoriness
The quality of being peremptory; positiveness.
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misdescriptive
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carboxypeptidases
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eucalyptol
(Chem.) A volatile, terpenelike oil extracted from the eucalyptus, and consisting largely of cymene.
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dimethyltryptamine
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- prebankruptcy1/5
- exceptive1/5
exceptive
That excepts; including an exception; I. Watts.as, an .exceptive propositionA particular and exceptive law. Milton.
- adoptionist1/5
adoptionist
(Eccl. Hist.) One of a sect which maintained that Christ was the Son of God not by nature but by adoption.
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subsumptive
Relating to, or containing, a subsumption. Coleridge.
- optive1/5
optive
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accompt
See Account .✍ Accompt, accomptant, etc., are archaic forms.
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apocalyptist
Of or pertaining to a revelation, or, specifically, to the Revelation of St. John; containing, or of the nature of, a prophetic revelation.
- protopterus1/5
protopterus
(Zoöl.) See Komtok .
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heptathlon
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corruptor
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antiseptically
By means of antiseptics.
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- lithotripter1/5
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scripturalist
One who adheres literally to the Scriptures.
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coadapted
Adapted one to another; R. Owen.as, .coadapted pulp and tooth
- upthrown1/5
upthrow
- noun (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
upthrust; uplift; upheaval.
- noun (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
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opticon
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photoreceptive
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metaleptic
Of or pertaining to a metalepsis.
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imperceptive
Unable to perceive. The imperceptive part of the soul. Dr. H. More.
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strepsiptera
(Zoöl.) A group of small insects having the anterior wings rudimentary, and in the form of short and slender twisted appendages, while the posterior ones are large and membranous. They are parasitic in the larval state on bees, wasps, and the like; -- called also Rhipiptera . See Illust. underRhipipter .
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lithotriptor
(Surg.) An instrument for triturating the stone in the bladder; a lithotrite.
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- postscriptum1/5
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prescriptivist
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- scriptive1/5
scriptive
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- exopeptidases1/5
- nonconsumption1/5
nonconsumption
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scripturalism
The quality or state of being scriptural; literal adherence to the Scriptures.
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- cryptomnesia1/5
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aegyptius
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polypterus
(Zoöl.) An African genus of ganoid fishes including the bichir.
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redemption
- noun (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
salvation.
- noun repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock)
- noun (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
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- triptyque1/5
- nonsymptomatic1/5
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crypta
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- nonoptical1/5
- dioptra1/5
dioptra
An optical instrument, invented by Hipparchus, for taking altitudes, leveling, etc.
- egipto1/5
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option
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
- noun one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
alternative; choice.
- what option did I have?
- there no other alternative
- my only choice is to refuse
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
- subreption1/5
subreption
The act of obtaining a favor by surprise, or by unfair representation through suppression or fraudulent concealment of facts. Bp. Hall.
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preceptory
Preceptive. "A law preceptory." Anderson (1573).
- heptyl1/5
heptyl
(Chem.) A compound radical, C7H15 , regarded as the essential radical of heptane and a related series of compounds.
- preadoption1/5
- opticus1/5
opticus
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- cryptoporticus1/5
- nonprescriptive1/5
nonprescriptive
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- transpeptidation1/5
- untempted1/5
untempted
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- readoption1/5
readoption
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- corruptors1/5
corrupt
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
pervert; debase; profane; misdirect; subvert; debauch; deprave; vitiate; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- verb make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
grease one's palms; buy; bribe.
- This judge can be bought
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
- unexceptionably1/5
unexceptionable
- adjective satellite completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach
unimpeachable.
- two unexceptionable witnesses
- a judge's ethics should be unexceptionable
- adjective satellite completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach
- capturable1/5
capturable
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- zaptieh1/5
zaptieh
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- mechanoreception1/5
mechanoreception
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- interrupta1/5
interrupta
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- prescriptivists1/5
- nonseptic1/5
- heptateuch1/5
heptateuch
The first seven books of the Testament.
- preceptorial1/5
preceptorial
Of or pertaining to a preceptor.
- heptahydrate1/5
- adoptability1/5
adoptability
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- pentapeptides1/5
- caryopteris1/5
- nonperception1/5
- apocalyptist1/5
apocalyptist
Of or pertaining to a revelation, or, specifically, to the Revelation of St. John; containing, or of the nature of, a prophetic revelation.
- soroptimist1/5
- heptavalent1/5
heptavalent
(Chem.) Having seven units of attractive force or affinity; -- said of heptad elements or radicals.
- preadaptations1/5
- cocaptain1/5
- descriptivists1/5
- phoenicopterus1/5
phoenicopterus
(Zoöl.) A genus of birds which includes the flamingoes.
- bioptic1/5
bioptic
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- aptera1/5
aptera
(Zoöl.) Insects without wings, constituting the seventh Linnæn order of insects, an artificial group, which included Crustacea, spiders, centipeds, and even worms. These animals are now placed in several distinct classes and orders.
- leptokurtosis1/5
- insusceptibility1/5
insusceptibility
Want of susceptibility, or of capacity to feel or perceive.
- optimate1/5
optimate
Of or pertaining to the nobility or aristocracy. R. --n. R. Chapman.A nobleman or aristocrat; a chief man in a state or city.
- incepted1/5
- heptagonal1/5
heptagonal
Having seven angles or sides.
- aseptate1/5
- unconceptualized1/5
- ceptor1/5
ceptor
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- leptospiral1/5
- uninterruptable1/5
- leucoptera1/5
leucoptera
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- epopts1/5
epopt
One instructed in the mysteries of a secret system. Carlyle.
- receptaculum1/5
receptaculum
(Anat.) A receptacle; as, the .receptaculum of the chyle
- reconceptions1/5
reconceptions
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- polyptychs1/5
- pseudoptosis1/5
- actinopterygian1/5
actinopterygian
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- maladaptations1/5
- macropterous1/5
macropterous
(Zoöl.) Having long wings.
- unexceptionally1/5
unexceptional
- adjective satellite not special in any way
run-of-the-mine; mine run; run-of-the-mill.
- run-of-the-mill boxing
- your run-of-the-mine college graduate
- a unexceptional an incident as can be found in a lawyer's career
- adjective satellite not special in any way
- electrooptics1/5
- nonperceptual1/5
- rebaptizing1/5
rebaptize
To baptize again or a second time.
- nonseptate1/5
- electroreceptor1/5
electroreceptor
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- cryptonym1/5
cryptonym
A secret name; a name by which a person is known only to the initiated.
- recaption1/5
- antistreptococcal1/5
antistreptococcal
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- interchapter1/5
interchapter
An intervening or inserted chapter.
- struthiopteris1/5
struthiopteris
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- emptions1/5
emption
The act of buying. R. Arbuthnot.
- chaptered1/5
chapter
- noun a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
- he read a chapter every night before falling asleep
- noun any distinct period in history or in a person's life
- the industrial revolution opened a new chapter in British history
- the divorce was an ugly chapter in their relationship
- noun a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
- captiousness1/5
captiousness
Captious disposition or manner.
- reacceptance1/5
- nupta1/5
nupta
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- conscriptive1/5
- epileptoid1/5
epileptoid
(Med.) Resembling epilepsy; as, .epileptoid convulsions
- unemptied1/5
- unaptly1/5
- comptometer1/5
- pedobaptist1/5
pedobaptist
One who advocates or practices infant baptism. Written also pædobaptist .
- overprescription1/5
- emptio1/5
emptio
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- uptill1/5
uptill
To; against. Obs. & R.She, poor bird, as all forlorn, Leaned her breast uptill a thorn. Shak.
- susceptive1/5
susceptive
Susceptible. I. Watts. --Sus*cep"tive*ness , n.
- magnetooptic1/5
magnetooptic
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- baptiser1/5
baptise
- verb administer baptism to
christen; baptize.
- The parents had the child baptized
- verb administer baptism to
- coleopterous1/5
coleopterous
(Zoöl.) Having wings covered with a case or sheath; belonging to the Coleoptera.
- heptasyllabic1/5
- heptene1/5
heptene
(Chem.) Same as Heptylene .
- uncorruptible1/5
uncorruptible
Incorruptible. "The glory of the uncorruptible God." Rom. i. 23.
- leucopterus1/5
leucopterus
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- rebaptize1/5
rebaptize
To baptize again or a second time.
- chymotryptic1/5
- captation1/5
captation
A courting of favor or applause, by flattery or address; a captivating quality; an attraction. Obs.Without any of those dresses, or popular captations, which some men use in their speeches. Eikon Basilike.
- prebaptismal1/5
- microlepidoptera1/5
microlepidoptera
(Zoöl.) A tribe of Lepidoptera, including a vast number of minute species, as the plume moth, clothes moth, etc.
- nonscriptural1/5
- conceptacles1/5
conceptacle
That in which anything is contained; a vessel; a receiver or receptacle. Obs. Woodward.
- glyptodonts1/5
glyptodont
(Paleon.) One of a family ( glyptodontidæ ) of extinct South American edentates, of which Glyptodon is the type. About twenty species are known.
- presumptious1/5
- ectopterygoid1/5
- synaptosome1/5
synaptosome
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- glyptodon1/5
glyptodon
(Paleon.) An extinct South American quaternary mammal, allied to the armadillos. It was as large as an ox, was covered with tessellated scales, and had fluted teeth. Owen.
- incorruptibly1/5
incorruptible
- adjective satellite incapable of being morally corrupted
- incorruptible judges are the backbone of the society
- adjective satellite incapable of being morally corrupted
- cryptococci1/5
- optometer1/5
optometer
(Physiol.) An instrument for measuring the distance of distinct vision, mainly for the selection of eveglasses.
- inceptor1/5
inceptor
A beginner; one in the rudiments. Johnson.
- amboceptor1/5
- preception1/5
preception
A precept. R. Bp. Hall.
- imperception1/5
imperception
Want of perception.
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