sa: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of sa
- usa«Word Popularity Bar5/5
usa
- noun North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
the States; U.S.A.; U.S.; United States; US; United States of America; America.
- noun the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
Army; U. S. Army; United States Army; US Army.
- noun North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
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lisa
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nasa
- noun an independent agency of the United States government responsible for aviation and spaceflight
National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- noun an independent agency of the United States government responsible for aviation and spaceflight
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visa
- noun an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it
- verb provide (a passport) with a visa
- noun an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it
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teresa
- noun Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
Mother Theresa; Mother Teresa; Theresa; Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu.
- noun Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
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theresa
- noun Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
Mother Theresa; Mother Teresa; Teresa; Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu.
- noun Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
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mucosa
- noun mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
mucous membrane.
- noun mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
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mesa
- noun flat tableland with steep edges
table.
- the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
- noun a city in Arizona just to the east of Phoenix; originally a suburb of Phoenix
- noun flat tableland with steep edges
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orissa
- noun state in eastern India on the Bay of Bengal
- noun state in eastern India on the Bay of Bengal
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psa
- noun a protein manufactured exclusively by the prostate gland; PSA is produced for the ejaculate where it liquifies the semen and allows sperm cells to swim freely; elevated levels of PSA in blood serum are associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer
prostate specific antigen.
- noun a protein manufactured exclusively by the prostate gland; PSA is produced for the ejaculate where it liquifies the semen and allows sperm cells to swim freely; elevated levels of PSA in blood serum are associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer
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rosa
- noun large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
genus Rosa.
- noun large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
- melissa4/5
melissa
(Bot.) A genus of labiate herbs, including the balm, or bee balm ( Melissa officinalis ).
- versa4/5
versa
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casa
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asa
An ancient name of a gum.
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louisa
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nervosa
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causa
- noun a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
case; cause; lawsuit; suit.
- the family brought suit against the landlord
- noun a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
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nsa
- noun the United States cryptologic organization that coordinates and directs highly specialized activities to protect United States information systems and to produce foreign intelligence information
National Security Agency.
- noun the United States cryptologic organization that coordinates and directs highly specialized activities to protect United States information systems and to produce foreign intelligence information
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tsa
- noun an agency established in 2001 to safeguard United States transportation systems and insure safe air travel
Transportation Security Administration.
- noun an agency established in 2001 to safeguard United States transportation systems and insure safe air travel
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ssa
- noun an independent government agency responsible for the Social Security system
Social Security Administration.
- noun an independent government agency responsible for the Social Security system
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medusa
- noun one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles
medusoid; medusan.
- noun (Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus
- noun one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles
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xhosa
- noun a member of the Negroid people of southern South Africa
- noun a community of Negroid people in southern South Africa
- noun a member of the Negroid people of southern South Africa
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odessa
- noun a port city of south central Ukraine on an arm of the Black Sea
Odesa.
- noun a city in western Texas
- noun a port city of south central Ukraine on an arm of the Black Sea
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tuscaloosa
- noun a university town in west central Alabama
- noun a university town in west central Alabama
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barbarossa
- noun Holy Roman Emperor from 1152 to 1190; conceded supremacy to the pope; drowned leading the Third Crusade (1123-1190)
Frederick Barbarossa; Frederick I.
- noun Barbary pirate (died in 1546)
Khayr ad-Din.
- noun Holy Roman Emperor from 1152 to 1190; conceded supremacy to the pope; drowned leading the Third Crusade (1123-1190)
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fossa
- noun a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
pit.
- noun monotypic genus of Madagascar civets closely related to palm civets
genus Fossa.
- noun a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
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elisa
- noun an assay that relies on an enzymatic conversion reaction and is used to detect the presence of specific substances (such as enzymes or viruses or antibodies or bacteria)
enzyme-linked-immunosorbent serologic assay.
- noun an assay that relies on an enzymatic conversion reaction and is used to detect the presence of specific substances (such as enzymes or viruses or antibodies or bacteria)
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pisa
- noun a city in Tuscany; site of the famous Leaning Tower
- noun a city in Tuscany; site of the famous Leaning Tower
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tulsa
- noun a major city of northeastern Oklahoma on the Arkansas river; once known as the oil capital of the world and still heavily involved in the oil and gas industries
- noun a major city of northeastern Oklahoma on the Arkansas river; once known as the oil capital of the world and still heavily involved in the oil and gas industries
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hausa
- noun a member of a Negroid people living chiefly in northern Nigeria
Haussa.
- noun the chief member of the Chadic family of Afroasiatic languages; widely used as a trading language
Haussa.
- noun a member of a Negroid people living chiefly in northern Nigeria
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lhasa
- noun the sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers
Lassa; Forbidden City; capital of Tibet.
- noun a breed of terrier having a long heavy coat raised in Tibet as watchdogs
Lhasa apso.
- noun the sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers
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formosa
- noun an island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea
Taiwan.
- noun an island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea
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sousa
- noun a United States bandmaster and composer of military marches (1854-1932)
March King; John Philip Sousa.
- noun a United States bandmaster and composer of military marches (1854-1932)
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bursa
- noun a small fluid-filled sac located between movable parts of the body especially at joints
- noun a city in northwestern Turkey
Brusa.
- noun a small fluid-filled sac located between movable parts of the body especially at joints
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vanessa
(Zoöl.) Any one of numerous species of handsomely colored butterflies belonging to Vanessa and allied genera. Many of these species have the edges of the wings irregularly scalloped.
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musa
(Bot.) A genus of perennial, herbaceous, endogenous plants of great size, including the banana ( Musa sapientum ), the plantain (M. paradisiaca of Linnæus, but probably not a distinct species), the Abyssinian (M. Ensete ), the Philippine Island (M. textilis , which yields Manila hemp), and about eighteen other species. See Illust. ofBanana andPlantain .
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clarissa
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elsa
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bsa
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- luisa3/5
luisa
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tessa
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rasa
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massa
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- cosa3/5
cosa
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- marissa3/5
marissa
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sosa
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- alyssa3/5
alyssa
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ipsa
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marisa
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disa
- noun any orchid of the genus Disa; beautiful orchids with dark green leaves and usually hooded flowers; much prized as emblematic flowers in their native regions
- noun a combat support agency in the Department of Defense responsible for developing and operating and supporting information systems to serve the needs of the President and the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Defense Information Systems Agency.
- noun any orchid of the genus Disa; beautiful orchids with dark green leaves and usually hooded flowers; much prized as emblematic flowers in their native regions
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gsa
- noun a central management agency that sets Federal policy for Federal procurement and real property management and information resources management
General Services Administration.
- noun a central management agency that sets Federal policy for Federal procurement and real property management and information resources management
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ahimsa
- noun a Buddhist and Hindu and especially Jainist doctrine holding that all forms of life are sacred and urging the avoidance of violence
- noun a Buddhist and Hindu and especially Jainist doctrine holding that all forms of life are sacred and urging the avoidance of violence
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fisa
- noun an act passed by Congress in 1978 to establish procedures for requesting judicial authorization for foreign intelligence surveillance and to create the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court; intended to increase United States counterintelligence; separate from ordinary law enforcement surveillance
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
- noun an act passed by Congress in 1978 to establish procedures for requesting judicial authorization for foreign intelligence surveillance and to create the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court; intended to increase United States counterintelligence; separate from ordinary law enforcement surveillance
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walesa
- noun Polish labor leader and statesman (born in 1943)
Lech Walesa.
- noun Polish labor leader and statesman (born in 1943)
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mombasa
- noun a port city in southern Kenya on a coral island in a bay of the Indian Ocean
- noun a port city in southern Kenya on a coral island in a bay of the Indian Ocean
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khalsa
- noun the group of initiated Sikhs to which devout orthodox Sikhs are ritually admitted at puberty; founded by the tenth and last Guru in 1699
- noun the group of initiated Sikhs to which devout orthodox Sikhs are ritually admitted at puberty; founded by the tenth and last Guru in 1699
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vas
- noun a tube in which a body fluid circulates
vessel.
- noun a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
Old Dominion State; Old Dominion; Virginia; VA.
- noun a tube in which a body fluid circulates
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madrasa
- noun Muslim schools in Bangladesh and Pakistan
madrasah.
- the Pakistan government decided to close down madrasas that provided military training for their students
- many madrasas in Bangladesh are supported with money from Saudi Arabia
- noun Muslim schools in Bangladesh and Pakistan
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susa
- noun a port city in eastern Tunisia on the Mediterranean
Sousse; Susah.
- noun a port city in eastern Tunisia on the Mediterranean
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ragusa
- noun a port city in southwestern Croatia on the Adriatic; a popular tourist center
Dubrovnik.
- noun a port city in southwestern Croatia on the Adriatic; a popular tourist center
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os
- noun a mouth or mouthlike opening
- noun a hard brittle blue-grey or blue-black metallic element that is one of the platinum metals; the heaviest metal known
osmium; atomic number 76.
- noun a mouth or mouthlike opening
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glossa
- noun a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
clapper; tongue; lingua.
- noun a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
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kinshasa
- noun the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the Congo river opposite Brazzaville
Leopoldville.
- noun the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the Congo river opposite Brazzaville
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mimosa
- noun evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers
silver wattle; Acacia dealbata.
- noun any of various tropical shrubs or trees of the genus Mimosa having usually yellow flowers and compound leaves
- noun evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers
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submucosa
- noun the connective tissue beneath mucous membrane
- noun the connective tissue beneath mucous membrane
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mensa
- noun a faint constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere and containing part of the Large Magellanic Cloud
- noun a faint constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere and containing part of the Large Magellanic Cloud
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moksa
- noun (Hinduism) release from the cycle of rebirth
- noun (Hinduism) release from the cycle of rebirth
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carissa
- noun a shrub of the genus Carissa having fragrant white flowers and plumlike red to purple-black fruits
- noun a shrub of the genus Carissa having fragrant white flowers and plumlike red to purple-black fruits
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mantissa
- noun the positive fractional part of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the mantissa is .808
fixed-point part.
- noun the positive fractional part of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the mantissa is .808
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lassa
- noun the sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers
Lhasa; Forbidden City; capital of Tibet.
- noun the sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers
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coosa
- noun river that rises in northwestern Georgia and flows southwest through eastern Alabama to join the Tallapoosa River near Montgomery and form the Alabama River
Coosa River.
- noun river that rises in northwestern Georgia and flows southwest through eastern Alabama to join the Tallapoosa River near Montgomery and form the Alabama River
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mimamsa
- noun (from the Sanskrit word for `reflection' or `interpretation') one of six orthodox philosophical systems or viewpoints on ritual traditions rooted in the Vedas and the Brahmanas as opposed to Vedanta which relies mostly on the Upanishads
- noun (from the Sanskrit word for `reflection' or `interpretation') one of six orthodox philosophical systems or viewpoints on ritual traditions rooted in the Vedas and the Brahmanas as opposed to Vedanta which relies mostly on the Upanishads
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gloriosa
- noun any plant of the genus Gloriosa of tropical Africa and Asia; a perennial herb climbing by means of tendrils at leaf tips having showy yellow to red or purple flowers; all parts are poisonous
climbing lily; glory lily; creeping lily; Gloriosa superba.
- noun any plant of the genus Gloriosa of tropical Africa and Asia; a perennial herb climbing by means of tendrils at leaf tips having showy yellow to red or purple flowers; all parts are poisonous
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nyssa
- noun tupelos: deciduous trees of moist habitats especially swamps and beside ponds
genus Nyssa.
- noun tupelos: deciduous trees of moist habitats especially swamps and beside ponds
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abscissa
- noun the value of a coordinate on the horizontal axis
- noun the value of a coordinate on the horizontal axis
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hidatsa
- noun a member of the Sioux people formerly inhabiting an area along the Missouri river in western North Dakota
Gros Ventre.
- noun a Siouan language spoken by the Hidatsa
Gros Ventre.
- noun a member of the Sioux people formerly inhabiting an area along the Missouri river in western North Dakota
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ganesa
(Hind. Myth.) The Hindoo god of wisdom or prudence. ✍ He is represented as a short, fat, red-colored man, with a large belly and the head of an elephant. Balfour.
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serosa
- noun a thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid
serous membrane.
- noun a thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid
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appaloosa
- noun a hardy breed of saddle horse developed in western North America and characteristically having a spotted rump
- noun a hardy breed of saddle horse developed in western North America and characteristically having a spotted rump
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masa
- noun an independent group of closely related Chadic languages spoken in the area between the Biu-Mandara and East Chadic languages
- noun an independent group of closely related Chadic languages spoken in the area between the Biu-Mandara and East Chadic languages
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mariposa
- noun any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico
mariposa tulip; mariposa lily.
- noun any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico
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balsa
- noun strong lightweight wood of the balsa tree used especially for floats
balsa wood.
- noun forest tree of lowland Central America having a strong very light wood; used for making floats and rafts and in crafts
Ochroma lagopus.
- noun strong lightweight wood of the balsa tree used especially for floats
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arethusa
- noun any of several bog orchids of the genus Arethusa having 1 or 2 showy flowers
- noun any of several bog orchids of the genus Arethusa having 1 or 2 showy flowers
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lyssa
- noun an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain
madness; hydrophobia; rabies.
- noun an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain
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bahasa
- noun the dialect of Malay used as the national language of the Republic of Indonesia or of Malaysia
Bahasa Indonesia; Indonesian.
- noun the dialect of Malay used as the national language of the Republic of Indonesia or of Malaysia
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ponderosa
- noun common and widely distributed tall timber pine of western North America having dark green needles in bunches of 2 to 5 and thick bark with dark brown plates when mature
Pinus ponderosa; western yellow pine; ponderosa pine; bull pine.
- noun common and widely distributed tall timber pine of western North America having dark green needles in bunches of 2 to 5 and thick bark with dark brown plates when mature
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chiesa
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- edessa2/5
edessa
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- granulosa2/5
granulosa
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lufthansa
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- responsa2/5
responsa
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- prensa2/5
prensa
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ursa
(Astron.) Either one of the Bears. See the Phrases below.
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missa
(R.C.Ch.) The service or sacrifice of the Mass.
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empresa
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- nodosa2/5
nodosa
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- llosa2/5
llosa
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- hansa2/5
hansa
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religiosa
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- alisa2/5
alisa
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hermosa
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marchesa
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alissa
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- mansa2/5
mansa
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- nusa2/5
nusa
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- spinosa2/5
spinosa
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- tosa2/5
tosa
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- racemosa2/5
racemosa
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- dosa2/5
dosa
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- bossa2/5
bossa
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- hasa2/5
hasa
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- ansa2/5
ansa
(Astron.) A name given to either of the projecting ends of Saturn's ring.
- nyasa2/5
nyasa
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- densa2/5
densa
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- bisa2/5
bisa
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dessa
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rugosa
(Paleon.) An extinct tribe of fossil corals, including numerous species, many of them of large size. They are characteristic of the Paleozoic formations. The radiating septs, when present, are usually in multiples of four. See Cyathophylloid .
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impresa
(Her.) A device on a shield or seal, or used as a bookplate or the like. Written also imprese andimpress .My impresa to your lordship; a swain Flying to a laurel for shelter. J. Webster.
- speciosa2/5
speciosa
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kasa
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- kusa2/5
kusa
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- tomentosa2/5
tomentosa
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- sensa2/5
sensa
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- passa2/5
passa
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rakshasa
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- lasa2/5
lasa
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- akasa2/5
akasa
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- presa2/5
presa
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shiksa
- noun a derogatory term used by Jews to refer to non-Jewish women
shikse.
- noun a derogatory term used by Jews to refer to non-Jewish women
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tsaritsa
- noun the wife or widow of a czar
czaritza; tsarina; tzarina; czarina.
- noun the wife or widow of a czar
- odesa1/5
odesa
- noun a port city of south central Ukraine on an arm of the Black Sea
Odessa.
- noun a port city of south central Ukraine on an arm of the Black Sea
- vibrissa1/5
vibrissa
- noun a long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat
whisker; sensory hair.
- noun a long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat
- paisa1/5
paisa
- noun a fractional monetary unit in Bangladesh and India and Nepal and Pakistan
- noun a fractional monetary unit in Bangladesh and India and Nepal and Pakistan
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siracusa
- noun a city in southeastern Sicily that was founded by Corinthians in the 8th century BC
Syracuse.
- noun a city in southeastern Sicily that was founded by Corinthians in the 8th century BC
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tallapoosa
- noun river that rises in northwestern Georgia and flows southwest through central Alabama to join the Coosa River near Montgomery and form the Alabama River
Tallapoosa River.
- noun river that rises in northwestern Georgia and flows southwest through central Alabama to join the Coosa River near Montgomery and form the Alabama River
- villahermosa1/5
villahermosa
- noun a city in southeastern Mexico; the capital of the state of Tabasco
Villa Hermosa.
- noun a city in southeastern Mexico; the capital of the state of Tabasco
- gafsa1/5
gafsa
- noun a city in west central Tunisia
- noun a city in west central Tunisia
- brusa1/5
brusa
- noun a city in northwestern Turkey
Bursa.
- noun a city in northwestern Turkey
- hargeisa1/5
hargeisa
- noun a city in northwestern Somalia
- noun a city in northwestern Somalia
- haussa1/5
haussa
- noun a member of a Negroid people living chiefly in northern Nigeria
Hausa.
- noun the chief member of the Chadic family of Afroasiatic languages; widely used as a trading language
Hausa.
- noun a member of a Negroid people living chiefly in northern Nigeria
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rissa
- noun a genus of Laridae
genus Rissa.
- noun a genus of Laridae
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pansa
- noun the tenth month of the Hindu calendar
Pus.
- noun the tenth month of the Hindu calendar
- curiosa1/5
curiosa
- noun books on strange or unusual subjects (especially erotica)
- noun books on strange or unusual subjects (especially erotica)
- bambusa1/5
bambusa
- noun tall tender clumping bamboos
genus Bambusa.
- noun tall tender clumping bamboos
- dorsa1/5
dorsum
- noun the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
back.
- his back was nicely tanned
- noun the back of the body of a vertebrate or any analogous surface (as the upper or outer surface of an organ or appendage or part)
- the dorsum of the foot
- noun the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
- alosa1/5
alosa
- noun shad
genus Alosa.
- noun shad
- limosa1/5
limosa
- noun godwits
genus Limosa.
- noun godwits
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scabiosa
- noun any of various plants of the genus Scabiosa
scabious.
- noun any of various plants of the genus Scabiosa
- margosa1/5
margosa
- noun large semi-evergreen tree of the East Indies; trunk exudes a tenacious gum; bitter bark used as a tonic; seeds yield an aromatic oil; sometimes placed in genus Melia
Melia Azadirachta; neem tree; nim tree; Azadirachta indica; neem; arishth.
- noun large semi-evergreen tree of the East Indies; trunk exudes a tenacious gum; bitter bark used as a tonic; seeds yield an aromatic oil; sometimes placed in genus Melia
- leptinotarsa1/5
leptinotarsa
- noun Colorado potato beetles
genus Leptinotarsa.
- noun Colorado potato beetles
- lycosa1/5
lycosa
- noun type genus of the family Lycosidae
genus Lycosa.
- noun type genus of the family Lycosidae
- anchusa1/5
anchusa
- noun any of various Old World herbs of the genus Anchusa having one-sided clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers
- noun any of various Old World herbs of the genus Anchusa having one-sided clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers
- bonasa1/5
bonasa
- noun ruffed grouse
genus Bonasa.
- noun ruffed grouse
- lansa1/5
lansa
- noun East Indian tart yellow berrylike fruit
lanseh; lanset; lansat.
- noun East Indian tart yellow berrylike fruit
- kansa1/5
kansa
- noun a member of the Siouan people of the Kansas river valley in Kansas
Kansas.
- noun the Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Kansa
Kansas.
- noun a member of the Siouan people of the Kansas river valley in Kansas
- physa1/5
physa
- noun any member of the genus Physa
- noun any member of the genus Physa
- babirusa1/5
babirusa
- noun Indonesian wild pig with enormous curved canine teeth
babirussa; Babyrousa Babyrussa; babiroussa.
- noun Indonesian wild pig with enormous curved canine teeth
- besa1/5
besa
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- sessa1/5
sessa
Hurry; run. Obs. Shak.
- excelsa1/5
excelsa
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- lesa1/5
lesa
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- madrassa1/5
madrassa
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- thalassa1/5
thalassa
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- pesa1/5
pesa
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- kassa1/5
kassa
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- canossa1/5
- villosa1/5
villosa
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- lampedusa1/5
- iiasa1/5
- hamsa1/5
hamsa
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- masinissa1/5
- glutinosa1/5
glutinosa
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- tuberosa1/5
tuberosa
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- potassa1/5
potassa
(Chem.) (a) Potassium oxide. Obs.(b) Potassium hydroxide, commonly called caustic potash .
- kielbasa1/5
kielbasa
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- certosa1/5
- rusa1/5
rusa
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- horsa1/5
horsa
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- inglesa1/5
inglesa
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- roosa1/5
roosa
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- calusa1/5
- camisa1/5
camisa
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- fruticosa1/5
fruticosa
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- oropesa1/5
- harissa1/5
harissa
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- venosa1/5
venosa
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- sponsa1/5
sponsa
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- corsa1/5
corsa
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- vallombrosa1/5
- aksa1/5
aksa
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- divisa1/5
divisa
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- globosa1/5
globosa
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- flexuosa1/5
flexuosa
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- amargosa1/5
- amorosa1/5
amorosa
A wanton woman; a courtesan. Sir T. Herbert.
- pilosa1/5
pilosa
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- verrucosa1/5
verrucosa
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- glandulosa1/5
glandulosa
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- vaasa1/5
- squamosa1/5
squamosa
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- melisa1/5
melisa
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- bosa1/5
bosa
A drink, used in the East. See Boza .
- incisa1/5
incisa
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- viscosa1/5
viscosa
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- brisa1/5
brisa
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- deliciosa1/5
deliciosa
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- frondosa1/5
frondosa
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- manisa1/5
manisa
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- vinnitsa1/5
- caseosa1/5
caseosa
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- comparsa1/5
comparsa
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- hilsa1/5
hilsa
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- ohsa1/5
ohsa
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- depressa1/5
depressa
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- retusa1/5
retusa
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- impressa1/5
impressa
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- maritsa1/5
- maculosa1/5
maculosa
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- nassa1/5
nassa
(Zoöl.) Any species of marine gastropods, of the genera --Nassa ,Tritia , and other allied genera of the familyNassidæ ; a dog whelk. See Illust. underGastropoda .nas"soid a.
- nebulosa1/5
nebulosa
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- bulbosa1/5
bulbosa
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- laksa1/5
laksa
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- ramosa1/5
ramosa
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- resinosa1/5
resinosa
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- expansa1/5
expansa
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- reversa1/5
reversa
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- corymbosa1/5
corymbosa
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- acetosa1/5
acetosa
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- farinosa1/5
farinosa
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- nemorosa1/5
nemorosa
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- squarrosa1/5
squarrosa
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- lanuginosa1/5
lanuginosa
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- stanitsa1/5
- plumosa1/5
plumosa
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- platessa1/5
platessa
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- apabhramsa1/5
- capsa1/5
capsa
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- virtuosa1/5
- katharevousa1/5
- clausa1/5
clausa
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- manassa1/5
manassa
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- aspersa1/5
aspersa
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- suffruticosa1/5
suffruticosa
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- filamentosa1/5
filamentosa
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- inclusa1/5
inclusa
(Zoöl.) A tribe of bivalve mollusks, characterized by the closed state of the mantle which envelops the body. The ship borer ( Teredo navalis ) is an example.
- dumosa1/5
dumosa
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- fistulosa1/5
fistulosa
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- ananassa1/5
ananassa
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- rubiginosa1/5
rubiginosa
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- adversa1/5
adversa
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- bispinosa1/5
bispinosa
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- empusa1/5
- carnosa1/5
carnosa
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- crosa1/5
crosa
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- gangsa1/5
- jossa1/5
jossa
A command to a horse, probably meaning "stand still." Obs. Chaucer.
- dogaressa1/5
- calesa1/5
- subserosa1/5
subserosa
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- demissa1/5
demissa
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- xosa1/5
xosa
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- pianosa1/5
- pruinosa1/5
pruinosa
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- petrosa1/5
petrosa
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- comosa1/5
comosa
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- torosa1/5
torosa
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Suffixes of sa
- sally«Word Popularity Bar5/5
sally
- noun witty remark
wisecrack; quip; crack.
- noun a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
sortie.
- noun witty remark
- said5/5
said
- adjective satellite being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
aforesaid; aforementioned.
- works of all the aforementioned authors
- said party has denied the charges
- verb express in words
state; say; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- adjective satellite being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
- say5/5
say
- noun the chance to speak
- let him have his say
- verb express in words
state; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- noun the chance to speak
- says5/5
say
- noun the chance to speak
- let him have his say
- verb express in words
state; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- noun the chance to speak
- saying5/5
saying
- noun a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
expression; locution.
- pardon the expression
- verb express in words
state; say; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- noun a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
- sacrifice5/5
sacrifice
- noun the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
forfeit; forfeiture.
- noun personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective)
- noun the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
- safety5/5
safety
- noun the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
- insure the safety of the children
- the reciprocal of safety is risk
- noun a safe place
refuge.
- He ran to safety
- noun the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
- satisfaction5/5
satisfaction
- noun the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
- the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction
- noun state of being gratified or satisfied
gratification.
- dull repetitious work gives no gratification
- to my immense gratification he arrived on time
- noun the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
- saving5/5
saving
- noun an act of economizing; reduction in cost
economy.
- it was a small economy to walk to work every day
- there was a saving of 50 cents
- noun recovery or preservation from loss or danger
delivery; rescue; deliverance.
- work is the deliverance of mankind
- a surgeon's job is the saving of lives
- noun an act of economizing; reduction in cost
- savings5/5
savings
- noun a fund of money put by as a reserve
nest egg.
- noun an act of economizing; reduction in cost
saving; economy.
- it was a small economy to walk to work every day
- there was a saving of 50 cents
- noun a fund of money put by as a reserve
- satellite5/5
satellite
- noun man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
orbiter; artificial satellite.
- noun a person who follows or serves another
planet.
- noun man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
- sail5/5
sail
- noun a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
canvass; canvas; sheet.
- noun an ocean trip taken for pleasure
cruise.
- noun a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
- sauce5/5
sauce
- noun flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
- verb behave saucily or impudently towards
- noun flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
- sanctions5/5
sanction
- noun formal and explicit approval
indorsement; countenance; endorsement; imprimatur; warrant.
- a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
- noun a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
- noun formal and explicit approval
- sailing5/5
sailing
- noun the work of a sailor
navigation; seafaring.
- noun riding in a sailboat
- noun the work of a sailor
- sailed5/5
sail
- noun a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
canvass; canvas; sheet.
- noun an ocean trip taken for pleasure
cruise.
- noun a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
- saw5/5
saw
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
proverb; byword; adage.
- noun hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
- sat5/5
sit
- verb be seated
sit down.
- verb be around, often idly or without specific purpose
sit around.
- The object sat in the corner
- We sat around chatting for another hour
- verb be seated
- sample5/5
sample
- noun a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
- noun items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population
sample distribution; sampling.
- noun a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
- sales5/5
sales
- noun income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
gross revenue; gross sales.
- noun a particular instance of selling
sale.
- he has just made his first sale
- they had to complete the sale before the banks closed
- noun income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
- sale5/5
sale
- noun a particular instance of selling
- he has just made his first sale
- they had to complete the sale before the banks closed
- noun the general activity of selling
- they tried to boost sales
- laws limit the sale of handguns
- noun a particular instance of selling
- samples5/5
sample
- noun a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
- noun items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population
sample distribution; sampling.
- noun a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
- salt5/5
salt
- noun a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
- noun white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food
common salt; table salt.
- noun a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
- saint5/5
saint
- noun a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
- noun person of exceptional holiness
holy person; angel; holy man.
- noun a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
- samuel5/5
samuel
- noun (Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
- noun (Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
- sarah5/5
sarah
- noun (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
- noun (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
- sampling5/5
sampling
- noun (statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for study
- noun items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population
sample distribution; sample.
- noun (statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for study
- salvation5/5
salvation
- noun (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
redemption.
- noun a means of preserving from harm or unpleasantness
- tourism was their economic salvation
- they turned to individualism as their salvation
- noun (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
- saints5/5
saint
- noun a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
- noun person of exceptional holiness
holy person; angel; holy man.
- noun a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
- sang5/5
sang
- noun North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
American ginseng; Panax quinquefolius.
- verb deliver by singing
sing.
- Sing Christmas carols
- noun North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
- savage5/5
savage
- noun a member of an uncivilized people
barbarian.
- noun a cruelly rapacious person
beast; wolf; brute; wildcat.
- noun a member of an uncivilized people
- satan5/5
satan
The grand adversary of man; The Devil, or Prince of darkness; the chief of the fallen angels; the archfiend. I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. Luke x. 18.
- saddle5/5
saddle
- noun a seat for the rider of a horse or camel
- noun a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle)
saddleback.
- noun a seat for the rider of a horse or camel
- sadness5/5
sadness
- noun emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
unhappiness.
- noun the state of being sad
sorrow; sorrowfulness.
- she tired of his perpetual sadness
- noun emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
- same5/5
same
- adjective same in identity
- the same man I saw yesterday
- never wore the same dress twice
- this road is the same one we were on yesterday
- on the same side of the street
- noun a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
Saame; Lapp; Sami; Saami; Lapplander.
- adjective same in identity
- save5/5
save
- noun (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
- the goalie made a brilliant save
- the relief pitcher got credit for a save
- verb save from ruin, destruction, or harm
relieve; salvage; salve.
- noun (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
- safe5/5
safe
- noun strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
- noun a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
- noun strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
- sam5/5
same
- adjective same in identity
- the same man I saw yesterday
- never wore the same dress twice
- this road is the same one we were on yesterday
- on the same side of the street
- noun a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
Saame; Lapp; Sami; Saami; Lapplander.
- adjective same in identity
- sand5/5
sand
- noun a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
- noun French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876)
Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin; Baroness Dudevant; George Sand.
- noun a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
- satisfied5/5
satisfied
- adjective satellite filled with satisfaction
- a satisfied customer
- verb meet the requirements or expectations of
satisfy; fulfill; fulfil; live up to.
- adjective satellite filled with satisfaction
- saved5/5
saved
- adjective rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
- a saved soul
- verb save from ruin, destruction, or harm
save; relieve; salvage; salve.
- adjective rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
- sake5/5
sake
- noun a reason for wanting something done
interest.
- for your sake
- died for the sake of his country
- in the interest of safety
- in the common interest
- noun Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot
rice beer; saki.
- noun a reason for wanting something done
- sad5/5
sad
- adjective experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
- feeling sad because his dog had died
- Better by far that you should forget and smile / Than that you should remember and be sad"- Christina Rossetti
- adjective satellite of things that make you feel sad
- sad news
- she doesn't like sad movies
- it was a very sad story
- When I am dead, my dearest, / Sing no sad songs for me"- Christina Rossetti
- adjective experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
- santa5/5
santa
- noun the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
Kriss Kringle; Saint Nicholas; St. Nick; Father Christmas; Santa Claus; Saint Nick.
- noun the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
- satisfy5/5
satisfy
- verb meet the requirements or expectations of
fulfill; fulfil; live up to.
- verb make happy or satisfied
gratify.
- verb meet the requirements or expectations of
- salary5/5
salary
- noun something that remunerates
wage; pay; earnings; remuneration.
- wages were paid by check
- he wasted his pay on drink
- they saved a quarter of all their earnings
- noun something that remunerates
- satisfying5/5
satisfying
- adjective satellite providing abundant nourishment
solid; substantial; hearty; square.
- a hearty meal
- good solid food
- ate a substantial breakfast
- four square meals a day
- verb meet the requirements or expectations of
satisfy; fulfill; fulfil; live up to.
- adjective satellite providing abundant nourishment
- salad5/5
salad
- noun food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
- noun food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
- salaries5/5
salary
- noun something that remunerates
wage; pay; earnings; remuneration.
- wages were paid by check
- he wasted his pay on drink
- they saved a quarter of all their earnings
- noun something that remunerates
- sacred5/5
sacred
- adjective concerned with religion or religious purposes
- sacred texts
- sacred rites
- sacred music
- adjective satellite worthy of respect or dedication
- saw motherhood as woman's sacred calling
- adjective concerned with religion or religious purposes
- saturday5/5
saturday
The seventh or last day of the week; the day following Friday and preceding Sunday.
- sage5/5
sage
- noun a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
- noun aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc
- noun a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
- satisfactory5/5
satisfactory
- adjective giving satisfaction
- satisfactory living conditions
- his grades were satisfactory
- adjective satellite meeting requirements
acceptable.
- the step makes a satisfactory seat
- adjective giving satisfaction
- salmon5/5
salmon
- noun any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
- noun a tributary of the Snake River in Idaho
Salmon River.
- noun any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
- sandy5/5
sandy
- adjective satellite of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
flaxen.
- flaxen locks
- adjective resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas
arenaceous; sandlike.
- arenaceous limestone
- arenaceous grasses
- adjective satellite of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
- saudi5/5
saudi
- noun a native or inhabitant of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian.
- adjective of or relating to Saudi Arabia or its people
Saudi-Arabian.
- the Saudi-Arabian desert
- the Saudi royal family
- noun a native or inhabitant of Saudi Arabia
- safely5/5
safely
- adverb with safety; in a safe manner
- we are safely out of there
- adverb with safety; in a safe manner
- san5/5
san
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- sara5/5
sara
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sa
- noun Nazi militia created by Hitler in 1921 that helped him to power but was eclipsed by the SS after 1943
Sturmabteilung; Storm Troops.
- noun Nazi militia created by Hitler in 1921 that helped him to power but was eclipsed by the SS after 1943
- salient4/5
salient
- noun (military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy
- adjective satellite having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
striking; prominent; spectacular; outstanding.
- an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom
- a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book
- salient traits
- a spectacular rise in prices
- a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
- a striking resemblance between parent and child
- noun (military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy
- salute4/5
salute
- noun an act of honor or courteous recognition
salutation.
- a musical salute to the composer on his birthday
- noun a formal military gesture of respect
military greeting.
- noun an act of honor or courteous recognition
- sailors4/5
sailor
- noun any member of a ship's crew
crewman.
- noun a serviceman in the navy
bluejacket; navy man; sailor boy.
- noun any member of a ship's crew
- sacrifices4/5
sacrifice
- noun the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
forfeit; forfeiture.
- noun personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective)
- noun the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
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sailor
- noun any member of a ship's crew
crewman.
- noun a serviceman in the navy
bluejacket; navy man; sailor boy.
- noun any member of a ship's crew
- sack4/5
sack
- noun a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
carrier bag; poke; paper bag.
- noun an enclosed space
sac; pocket; pouch.
- the trapped miners found a pocket of air
- noun a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
- sap4/5
sap
- noun a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
- noun a person who lacks good judgment
fool; saphead; tomfool; muggins.
- noun a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
- sayings4/5
saying
- noun a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
expression; locution.
- pardon the expression
- verb express in words
state; say; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- noun a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
- sacks4/5
sack
- noun a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
carrier bag; poke; paper bag.
- noun an enclosed space
sac; pocket; pouch.
- the trapped miners found a pocket of air
- noun a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
- saturated4/5
saturated
- adjective being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance
concentrated.
- a saturated solution
- verb cause (a chemical compound, vapour, solution, magnetic material) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance
saturate.
- adjective being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance
- sanctuary4/5
sanctuary
- noun a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
- noun a shelter from danger or hardship
asylum; refuge.
- noun a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
- saddam4/5
saddam
- noun Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937)
Husayn; Saddam bin Hussein at-Takriti; Husain; Saddam Hussein; Hussein.
- noun Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937)
- sanction4/5
sanction
- noun formal and explicit approval
indorsement; countenance; endorsement; imprimatur; warrant.
- a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
- noun a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
- noun formal and explicit approval
- satellites4/5
satellite
- noun man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
orbiter; artificial satellite.
- noun a person who follows or serves another
planet.
- noun man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
- santiago4/5
santiago
- noun city in the northern Dominican Republic
Santiago de los Caballeros.
- noun a port city in southeastern Cuba; industrial center
Santiago de Cuba.
- noun city in the northern Dominican Republic
- sails4/5
sail
- noun a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
canvass; canvas; sheet.
- noun an ocean trip taken for pleasure
cruise.
- noun a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
- salon4/5
salon
- noun gallery where works of art can be displayed
- noun a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work
beauty parlour; beauty shop; beauty salon; beauty parlor.
- noun gallery where works of art can be displayed
- sanchez4/5
sanchez
- noun Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
Ilich Sanchez; Glen Gebhard; Salim; Andres Martinez; Taurus; Carlos the Jackal; Michael Assat; Ilich Ramirez Sanchez; Hector Hevodidbon; Carlos.
- noun Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
- sank4/5
sink
- noun plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
- noun (technology) a process that acts to absorb or remove energy or a substance from a system
- the ocean is a sink for carbon dioxide
- noun plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
- saturation4/5
saturation
- noun the process of totally saturating something with a substance
impregnation.
- the impregnation of wood with preservative
- the saturation of cotton with ether
- noun the act of soaking thoroughly with a liquid
- noun the process of totally saturating something with a substance
- sandwich4/5
sandwich
- noun two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
- verb make into a sandwich
- noun two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
- saul4/5
- salts4/5
salt
- noun a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
- noun white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food
common salt; table salt.
- noun a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
- safeguard4/5
safeguard
- noun a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
guard; precaution.
- he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
- an insurance policy is a good safeguard
- we let our guard down
- noun a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
safe-conduct.
- noun a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
- sampled4/5
sample
- noun a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
- noun items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population
sample distribution; sampling.
- noun a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
- sanctioned4/5
sanctioned
- adjective satellite conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
canonic; canonical.
- the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing"- Sinclair Lewis
- verb give sanction to
O.K.; okay; approve; sanction.
- I approve of his educational policies
- adjective satellite conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
- sacrament4/5
sacrament
- noun a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord's Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional rites accepted as instituted by Jesus: baptism and confirmation and Holy Eucharist and penance and holy orders and matrimony and extreme unction
- noun a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord's Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional rites accepted as instituted by Jesus: baptism and confirmation and Holy Eucharist and penance and holy orders and matrimony and extreme unction
- sandwiches4/5
sandwich
- noun two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
- verb make into a sandwich
- noun two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
- savannah4/5
savannah
- noun a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions
savanna.
- noun a port in eastern Georgia near the mouth of the Savannah river
- noun a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions
- savages4/5
savage
- noun a member of an uncivilized people
barbarian.
- noun a cruelly rapacious person
beast; wolf; brute; wildcat.
- noun a member of an uncivilized people
- safeguards4/5
safeguard
- noun a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
guard; precaution.
- he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
- an insurance policy is a good safeguard
- we let our guard down
- noun a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
safe-conduct.
- noun a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
- saloon4/5
saloon
- noun a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
taproom; barroom; bar; ginmill.
- he drowned his sorrows in whiskey at the bar
- noun tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
taphouse; public house; pub; pothouse; gin mill.
- noun a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
- sacraments4/5
sacrament
- noun a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord's Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional rites accepted as instituted by Jesus: baptism and confirmation and Holy Eucharist and penance and holy orders and matrimony and extreme unction
- noun a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord's Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional rites accepted as instituted by Jesus: baptism and confirmation and Holy Eucharist and penance and holy orders and matrimony and extreme unction
- samson4/5
samson
An Israelite of Bible record (see Judges xiii.), distinguished for his great strength; hence, a man of extraordinary physical strength.
- sabotage4/5
sabotage
- noun a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged
- verb destroy property or hinder normal operations
countermine; subvert; counteract; undermine; weaken.
- The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war
- noun a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged
- sahara4/5
sahara
- noun the world's largest desert (3,500,000 square miles) in northern Africa
Sahara Desert.
- noun the world's largest desert (3,500,000 square miles) in northern Africa
- saxon4/5
saxon
(a) One of a nation or people who formerly dwelt in the nothern part of Germany, and who, with other Teutonic tribes, invaded and conquered England in the fifth and sixth centuries. (b) Also used in the sense of Anglo-Saxon .(c) A native or inhabitant of modern Saxony.
- safer4/5
safe
- noun strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
- noun a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
- noun strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
- sacrificed4/5
sacrifice
- noun the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
forfeit; forfeiture.
- noun personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective)
- noun the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
- sands4/5
sands
- noun the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
litoral; littoral; littoral zone.
- noun a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
sand.
- noun the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
- savior4/5
savior
- noun a person who rescues you from harm or danger
saviour; rescuer; deliverer.
- noun a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
Christ; the Nazarene; Jesus of Nazareth; Good Shepherd; Jesus; Saviour; Redeemer; Deliverer; Jesus Christ.
- noun a person who rescues you from harm or danger
- satisfies4/5
satisfy
- verb meet the requirements or expectations of
fulfill; fulfil; live up to.
- verb make happy or satisfied
gratify.
- verb meet the requirements or expectations of
- saline4/5
saline
- noun an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
saline solution.
- adjective satellite containing salt
- a saline substance
- salty tears
- noun an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
- saves4/5
save
- noun (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
- the goalie made a brilliant save
- the relief pitcher got credit for a save
- verb save from ruin, destruction, or harm
relieve; salvage; salve.
- noun (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
- saviour4/5
saviour
- noun a person who rescues you from harm or danger
rescuer; savior; deliverer.
- noun a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
Christ; the Nazarene; Jesus of Nazareth; Good Shepherd; Jesus; Redeemer; Savior; Deliverer; Jesus Christ.
- noun a person who rescues you from harm or danger
- sanitation4/5
sanitation
- noun the state of being clean and conducive to health
- noun making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing
sanitization; sanitisation.
- noun the state of being clean and conducive to health
- salvage4/5
salvage
- noun property or goods saved from damage or destruction
- noun the act of saving goods or property that were in danger of damage or destruction
- noun property or goods saved from damage or destruction
- sartre4/5
sartre
- noun French writer and existentialist philosopher (1905-1980)
Jean-Paul Sartre.
- noun French writer and existentialist philosopher (1905-1980)
- saharan4/5
saharan
- noun a Nilo-Saharan language spoken in parts of Chad
- adjective of or relating to or located in the Sahara Desert
- noun a Nilo-Saharan language spoken in parts of Chad
- satin4/5
satin
- noun a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
- noun a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
- sacrificing4/5
sacrifice
- noun the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
forfeit; forfeiture.
- noun personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective)
- noun the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
- sanctity4/5
sanctity
- noun the quality of being holy
sanctitude; holiness.
- noun the quality of being holy
- salesperson4/5
salesperson
- noun a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited)
sales representative; sales rep.
- noun a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited)
- sausage4/5
sausage
- noun highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
- noun a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon
sausage balloon; blimp.
- noun highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
- santos4/5
santos
- noun a port city in southwestern Brazil on an offshore island near Sao Paulo
- noun a port city in southwestern Brazil on an offshore island near Sao Paulo
- salespeople4/5
salesperson
- noun a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited)
sales representative; sales rep.
- noun a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited)
- savvy4/5
savvy
- noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
apprehension; discernment; understanding.
- he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
- verb get the meaning of something
grok; apprehend; dig; comprehend; grasp; compass; get the picture.
- Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
- noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
- sadly4/5
sadly
- adverb in an unfortunate way
unhappily.
- sadly he died before he could see his grandchild
- adverb with sadness; in a sad manner
- `She died last night,' he said sadly
- adverb in an unfortunate way
- sabbath4/5
sabbath
A season or day of rest; one day in seven appointed for rest or worship, the observance of which was enjoined upon the Jews in the Decalogue, and has been continued by the Christian church with a transference of the day observed from the last to the first day of the week, which is called also Lord's Day .Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Ex. xx. 8.
- sanskrit4/5
sanskrit
The ancient language of the Hindoos, long since obsolete in vernacular use, but preserved to the present day as the literary and sacred dialect of India. It is nearly allied to the Persian, and to the principal languages of Europe, classical and modern, and by its more perfect preservation of the roots and forms of the primitive language from which they are all descended, is a most important assistance in determining their history and relations. Cf. Prakrit , andVeda .
- sanders4/5
sander
- noun a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
electric sander; smoother; drum sander.
- noun a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
- sac4/5
sac
- noun an enclosed space
pocket; pouch; sack.
- the trapped miners found a pocket of air
- noun a case or sheath especially a pollen sac or moss capsule
theca.
- noun an enclosed space
- satire4/5
satire
- noun witty language used to convey insults or scorn
sarcasm; irony; caustic remark.
- he used sarcasm to upset his opponent
- irony is wasted on the stupid
- Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody's face but their own"--Jonathan Swift
- noun witty language used to convey insults or scorn
- salem4/5
salem
- noun capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
capital of Oregon.
- noun a city in northeastern Massachusetts; site of the witchcraft trials in 1692
- noun capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
- saturn4/5
saturn
(Roman Myth.) One of the elder and principal deities, the son of Coelus and Terra (Heaven and Earth), anf the father of Jupiter. The corresponding Greek divinity was Kro`nos , laterCHro`nos , Time.
- sanitary4/5
sanitary
- adjective free from filth and pathogens
healthful.
- sanitary conditions for preparing food
- a sanitary washroom
- adjective free from filth and pathogens
- sacrificial4/5
sacrificial
- adjective used in or connected with a sacrifice
- sacrificial lamb
- adjective used in or connected with a sacrifice
- salisbury4/5
salisbury
- noun the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe
capital of Zimbabwe; Harare.
- noun the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe
- salesman4/5
salesman
- noun a man salesperson
- noun a man salesperson
- sages4/5
sage
- noun a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
- noun aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc
- noun a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
- sacramento4/5
sacramento
- noun a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California
capital of California.
- noun a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California
- sane4/5
sane
- adjective mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
- appears to be completely sane
- adjective satellite marked by sound judgment
reasonable.
- sane nuclear policy
- adjective mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
- salinity4/5
salinity
- noun the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth
salt; saltiness.
- noun the relative proportion of salt in a solution
brininess.
- noun the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth
- saliva4/5
saliva
- noun a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
spittle; spit.
- noun a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
- sanity4/5
sanity
- noun normal or sound powers of mind
saneness.
- noun normal or sound powers of mind
- sandals4/5
sandal
- noun a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
- noun a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
- sawyer4/5
sawyer
- noun one who is employed to saw wood
- noun any of several beetles whose larvae bore holes in dead or dying trees especially conifers
sawyer beetle.
- noun one who is employed to saw wood
- sarcasm4/5
sarcasm
- noun witty language used to convey insults or scorn
irony; satire; caustic remark.
- he used sarcasm to upset his opponent
- irony is wasted on the stupid
- Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody's face but their own"--Jonathan Swift
- noun witty language used to convey insults or scorn
- saigon4/5
saigon
- noun a city in South Vietnam; formerly (as Saigon) it was the capital of French Indochina
Ho Chi Minh City.
- noun a city in South Vietnam; formerly (as Saigon) it was the capital of French Indochina
- saga4/5
saga
- noun a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account
- noun a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account
- satisfactorily4/5
satisfactorily
- adverb in a satisfactory manner
- adverb in a satisfactory manner
- saucepan4/5
saucepan
- noun a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling
- noun a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling
- salvador4/5
salvador
- noun a republic on the Pacific coast of Central America
Republic of El Salvador; El Salvador.
- noun a republic on the Pacific coast of Central America
- sandstone4/5
sandstone
- noun a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
- noun a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
- saunders4/5
sander
- noun a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
electric sander; smoother; drum sander.
- noun a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
- sandra4/5
sandra
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- sans4/5
sans
Without; deprived or destitute of. Rarely used as an English word. "Sans fail." Chaucer.Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything. Shak.
- sao4/5
sao
(Zoöl.) Any marine annelid of the genus Hyalinæcia , especiallyH. tubicola of Europe, which inhabits a transparent movable tube resembling a quill in color and texture.
- santo4/5
santo
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- sal4/5
sal
(Bot.) An East Indian timber tree ( Shorea robusta ), much used for building purposes. It is of a light brown color, close-grained, and durable.Written also saul .
- sammy4/5
sammy
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- sachs4/5
sachs
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- samantha4/5
samantha
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- saith4/5
say
- noun the chance to speak
- let him have his say
- verb express in words
state; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- noun the chance to speak
- sar4/5
- saluted3/5
salute
- noun an act of honor or courteous recognition
salutation.
- a musical salute to the composer on his birthday
- noun a formal military gesture of respect
military greeting.
- noun an act of honor or courteous recognition
- salutation3/5
salutation
- noun an act of honor or courteous recognition
salute.
- a musical salute to the composer on his birthday
- noun (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
greeting.
- noun an act of honor or courteous recognition
- saps3/5
sap
- noun a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
- noun a person who lacks good judgment
fool; saphead; tomfool; muggins.
- noun a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
- saluting3/5
salute
- noun an act of honor or courteous recognition
salutation.
- a musical salute to the composer on his birthday
- noun a formal military gesture of respect
military greeting.
- noun an act of honor or courteous recognition
- sacking3/5
sacking
- noun coarse fabric used for bags or sacks
bagging.
- noun the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
dismissal; firing; sack; liberation; release; discharge; dismission.
- noun coarse fabric used for bags or sacks
- sanctified3/5
sanctified
- adjective satellite made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
consecrated; sacred.
- a consecrated church
- the sacred mosque
- sacred elephants
- sacred bread and wine
- sanctified wine
- verb render holy by means of religious rites
bless; consecrate; hallow; sanctify.
- adjective satellite made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
- sacked3/5
sacked
- adjective satellite having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
despoiled; ravaged; pillaged; raped.
- the raped countryside
- verb plunder (a town) after capture
plunder; sack.
- the barbarians sacked Rome
- adjective satellite having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
- sauces3/5
sauce
- noun flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
- verb behave saucily or impudently towards
- noun flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
- sanctuaries3/5
sanctuary
- noun a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
- noun a shelter from danger or hardship
asylum; refuge.
- noun a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
- saratoga3/5
saratoga
- noun a species of large fish found in Australian rivers
spotted barramundi; Australian arowana; Scleropages leichardti; spotted bonytongue; Dawson River salmon.
- noun a battle during the American Revolution (1777); the British under Burgoyne were defeated
battle of Saratoga.
- noun a species of large fish found in Australian rivers
- salons3/5
salon
- noun gallery where works of art can be displayed
- noun a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work
beauty parlour; beauty shop; beauty salon; beauty parlor.
- noun gallery where works of art can be displayed
- salim3/5
salim
- noun Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
Sanchez; Ilich Sanchez; Glen Gebhard; Andres Martinez; Taurus; Carlos the Jackal; Michael Assat; Ilich Ramirez Sanchez; Hector Hevodidbon; Carlos.
- noun Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
- sabbatical3/5
sabbatical
- noun a leave usually taken every seventh year
sabbatical leave.
- adjective of or relating to the Sabbath
sabbatic.
- Friday is a sabbatical day for Muslims
- noun a leave usually taken every seventh year
- satisfactions3/5
satisfaction
- noun the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
- the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction
- noun state of being gratified or satisfied
gratification.
- dull repetitious work gives no gratification
- to my immense gratification he arrived on time
- noun the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
- sanctify3/5
sanctify
- verb render holy by means of religious rites
bless; consecrate; hallow.
- verb make pure or free from sin or guilt
purge; purify.
- he left the monastery purified
- verb render holy by means of religious rites
- salerno3/5
salerno
- noun a battle in World War II; the port was captured by United States troops in September 1943
- noun a battle in World War II; the port was captured by United States troops in September 1943
- salvo3/5
salvo
- noun an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs
- noun rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
fusillade; volley; burst.
- our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise
- noun an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs
- saturate3/5
saturate
- verb cause (a chemical compound, vapour, solution, magnetic material) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance
- verb infuse or fill completely
impregnate.
- Impregnate the cloth with alcohol
- verb cause (a chemical compound, vapour, solution, magnetic material) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance
- samurai3/5
samurai
- noun a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy
- noun feudal Japanese military aristocracy
- noun a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy
- savoy3/5
savoy
- noun head of soft crinkly leaves
savoy cabbage.
- noun a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
- noun head of soft crinkly leaves
- saxony3/5
saxony
- noun an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons
Saxe; Sachsen.
- noun an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons
- safeguarding3/5
safeguard
- noun a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
guard; precaution.
- he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
- an insurance policy is a good safeguard
- we let our guard down
- noun a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
safe-conduct.
- noun a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
- salted3/5
salted
- adjective satellite (used especially of meats) preserved in salt
salt-cured; brine-cured.
- verb add salt to
salt.
- adjective satellite (used especially of meats) preserved in salt
- saucer3/5
saucer
- noun something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
disc; disk.
- the moon's disk hung in a cloudless sky
- noun a small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table
- noun something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
- sanctification3/5
sanctification
- noun a religious ceremony in which something is made holy
- noun a religious ceremony in which something is made holy
- salaam3/5
salaam
- noun a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
- verb greet with a salaam
- noun a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
- saddled3/5
saddled
- adjective having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
- saddled and spurred and ready to ride
- verb put a saddle on
saddle.
- saddle the horses
- adjective having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
- sax3/5
sax
- noun a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
saxophone.
- noun a Belgian maker of musical instruments who invented the saxophone (1814-1894)
Adolphe Sax.
- noun a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
- saddles3/5
saddle
- noun a seat for the rider of a horse or camel
- noun a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle)
saddleback.
- noun a seat for the rider of a horse or camel
- sampler3/5
sampler
- noun an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something
sampling station.
- noun someone who samples food or drink for its quality
taster; taste tester; taste-tester.
- noun an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something
- savanna3/5
savanna
- noun a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions
savannah.
- noun a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions
- savor3/5
savor
- noun the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
nip; tang; flavour; savour; sapidity; smack; flavor; relish.
- verb derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
enjoy; savour; bask; relish.
- She relished her fame and basked in her glory
- noun the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
- sadat3/5
sadat
- noun Egyptian statesman who (as president of Egypt) negotiated a peace treaty with Menachem Begin (then prime minister of Israel) (1918-1981)
Anwar Sadat; Anwar el-Sadat.
- noun Egyptian statesman who (as president of Egypt) negotiated a peace treaty with Menachem Begin (then prime minister of Israel) (1918-1981)
- saver3/5
saver
- noun someone who saves something from danger or violence
recoverer; rescuer.
- noun someone who saves (especially money)
- noun someone who saves something from danger or violence
- saber3/5
saber
- noun a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
sabre.
- noun a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
cavalry sword; sabre.
- noun a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
- saloons3/5
saloon
- noun a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
taproom; barroom; bar; ginmill.
- he drowned his sorrows in whiskey at the bar
- noun tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
taphouse; public house; pub; pothouse; gin mill.
- noun a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
- sabre3/5
sabre
- noun a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
saber.
- noun a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
cavalry sword; saber.
- noun a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
- sagittarius3/5
sagittarius
(Astron.) (a) The ninth of the twelve signs of the zodiac, which the sun enters about November 22, marked thus [&sagittarius;] in almanacs; the Archer. (b) A zodiacal constellation, represented on maps and globes as a centaur shooting an arrow.
- saxophone3/5
saxophone
- noun a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
sax.
- noun a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
- sarawak3/5
sarawak
- noun a region of Malaysia on northwestern Borneo
- noun a region of Malaysia on northwestern Borneo
- sanctum3/5
sanctum
- noun a place of inviolable privacy
sanctum sanctorum.
- he withdrew to his sanctum sanctorum, where the children could never go
- noun a sacred place of pilgrimage
holy place; holy.
- noun a place of inviolable privacy
- sandwiched3/5
sandwich
- noun two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
- verb make into a sandwich
- noun two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
- sanctioning3/5
sanctioning
- adjective satellite implying sanction or serving to sanction
sanctionative.
- the guardian's duties were primarily sanctionative rather than administrative
- verb give sanction to
O.K.; okay; approve; sanction.
- I approve of his educational policies
- adjective satellite implying sanction or serving to sanction
- saucers3/5
saucer
- noun something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
disc; disk.
- the moon's disk hung in a cloudless sky
- noun a small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table
- noun something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
- sanhedrin3/5
sanhedrin
(Jewish Antiq.) the great council of the Jews, which consisted of seventy members, to whom the high priest was added. It had jurisdiction of religious matters.
- savers3/5
saver
- noun someone who saves something from danger or violence
recoverer; rescuer.
- noun someone who saves (especially money)
- noun someone who saves something from danger or violence
- sabah3/5
sabah
- noun a region of Malaysia in northeastern Borneo
North Borneo.
- noun a region of Malaysia in northeastern Borneo
- savoring3/5
savoring
- noun taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
degustation; relishing; savouring; tasting.
- cooking was fine but it was the savoring that he enjoyed most
- verb derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
enjoy; savor; savour; bask; relish.
- She relished her fame and basked in her glory
- noun taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
- safeguarded3/5
safeguard
- noun a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
guard; precaution.
- he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
- an insurance policy is a good safeguard
- we let our guard down
- noun a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
safe-conduct.
- noun a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
- sallow3/5
sallow
- noun any of several Old World shrubby broad-leaved willows having large catkins; some are important sources for tanbark and charcoal
- verb cause to become sallow
- The illness has sallowed her face
- noun any of several Old World shrubby broad-leaved willows having large catkins; some are important sources for tanbark and charcoal
- savored3/5
savor
- noun the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
nip; tang; flavour; savour; sapidity; smack; flavor; relish.
- verb derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
enjoy; savour; bask; relish.
- She relished her fame and basked in her glory
- noun the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
- sate3/5
sate
- verb fill to satisfaction
satiate; replete; fill.
- I am sated
- verb fill to satisfaction
- safekeeping3/5
safekeeping
- noun the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
keeping; guardianship.
- he left his car in my keeping
- noun the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
- savour3/5
savour
- noun the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
nip; tang; flavour; savor; sapidity; smack; flavor; relish.
- verb have flavor; taste of something
taste; savor.
- noun the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
- safest3/5
safe
- noun strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
- noun a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
- noun strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
- salads3/5
salad
- noun food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
- noun food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
- sameness3/5
sameness
- noun the quality of being alike
- sameness of purpose kept them together
- noun the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
humdrum; monotony.
- he had never grown accustomed to the monotony of his work
- he was sick of the humdrum of his fellow prisoners
- he hated the sameness of the food the college served
- noun the quality of being alike
- sacramental3/5
sacramental
- adjective of or relating to or involving a sacrament
- adjective of or relating to or involving a sacrament
- saxons3/5
saxon
- noun a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of the early Saxons or Anglo-Saxons and their descendents (especially the English or Lowland Scots) and their language
- Saxon princes
- for greater clarity choose a plain Saxon term instead of a latinate one
- noun a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest
- sahib3/5
sahib
- noun formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
- noun formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
- sapphire3/5
sapphire
- noun a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone
- noun a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
- noun a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone
- satanic3/5
satanic
- adjective satellite extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
fiendish; infernal; demonic; hellish; unholy; diabolical; diabolic.
- something demonic in him--something that could be cruel
- fires lit up a diabolic scene
- diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils
- a fiendish despot
- hellish torture
- infernal instruments of war
- satanic cruelty
- unholy grimaces
- adjective of or relating to Satan
- Satanic verses
- adjective satellite extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
- samba3/5
samba
- noun large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood
obeche; arere; Triplochiton scleroxcylon; obechi.
- noun music composed for dancing the samba
- noun large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood
- sash3/5
sash
- noun a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
window sash.
- noun a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
girdle; cincture; waistband; waistcloth.
- noun a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
- sanguine3/5
sanguine
- noun a blood-red color
- adjective satellite confidently optimistic and cheerful
- noun a blood-red color
- salomon3/5
salomon
- noun American financier and American Revolutionary War patriot who helped fund the army during the American Revolution (1740?-1785)
Haym Salomon.
- noun American financier and American Revolutionary War patriot who helped fund the army during the American Revolution (1740?-1785)
- sable3/5
sable
- noun an artist's brush made of sable hairs
sable brush; sable's hair pencil.
- noun the expensive dark brown fur of the marten
- noun an artist's brush made of sable hairs
- savagery3/5
savagery
- noun the property of being untamed and ferocious
savageness.
- the coastline is littered with testaments to the savageness of the waters
- a craving for barbaric splendor, for savagery and color and the throb of drums
- noun the trait of extreme cruelty
viciousness; ferociousness; brutality.
- noun the property of being untamed and ferocious
- sausages3/5
sausage
- noun highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
- noun a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon
sausage balloon; blimp.
- noun highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
- saddened3/5
sadden
- verb make unhappy
- The news of her death saddened me
- verb come to feel sad
- verb make unhappy
- saintly3/5
saintly
- adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
angelic; sainted; beatific; saintlike; angelical.
- angelic beneficence
- a beatific smile
- a saintly concern for his fellow men
- my sainted mother
- adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
- sami3/5
sami
- noun a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
Saame; Lapp; Saami; Lapplander; Same.
- noun the language of nomadic Lapps in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula
Saame; Lapp; Same; Saami.
- noun a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
- salinas3/5
salina
- noun a town in central Kansas
- noun a town in central Kansas
- salome3/5
salome
- noun woman whose dancing beguiled Herod into giving her the head of John the Baptist
- noun woman whose dancing beguiled Herod into giving her the head of John the Baptist
- sade3/5
sade
- noun French soldier and writer whose descriptions of sexual perversion gave rise to the term `sadism' (1740-1814)
Comte Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade; de Sade; Marquis de Sade.
- noun French soldier and writer whose descriptions of sexual perversion gave rise to the term `sadism' (1740-1814)
- saws3/5
saw
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
proverb; byword; adage.
- noun hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
- saute3/5
saute
- noun a dish of sauteed food
- verb fry briefly over high heat
- saute the onions
- noun a dish of sauteed food
- savory3/5
savory
- noun any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
- noun dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions
Micromeria juliana.
- noun any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
- sauntered3/5
saunter
- noun a careless leisurely gait
- he walked with a kind of saunter as if he hadn't a care in the world
- noun a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
promenade; perambulation; amble; stroll.
- noun a careless leisurely gait
- sauna3/5
sauna
- noun a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks
sweat room.
- noun a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks
- salvaged3/5
salvage
- noun property or goods saved from damage or destruction
- noun the act of saving goods or property that were in danger of damage or destruction
- noun property or goods saved from damage or destruction
- salve3/5
salve
- noun semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
unction; ointment; balm; unguent.
- noun anything that remedies or heals or soothes
- he needed a salve for his conscience
- noun semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
- salter3/5
salter
- noun someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods
- noun someone who makes or deals in salt
salt merchant.
- noun someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods
- sawing3/5
saw
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
proverb; byword; adage.
- noun hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
- sakes3/5
sake
- noun a reason for wanting something done
interest.
- for your sake
- died for the sake of his country
- in the interest of safety
- in the common interest
- noun Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot
rice beer; saki.
- noun a reason for wanting something done
- sams3/5
sam
- noun a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
surface-to-air missile.
- noun a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
- saddest3/5
sad
- adjective experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
- feeling sad because his dog had died
- Better by far that you should forget and smile / Than that you should remember and be sad"- Christina Rossetti
- adjective satellite of things that make you feel sad
- sad news
- she doesn't like sad movies
- it was a very sad story
- When I am dead, my dearest, / Sing no sad songs for me"- Christina Rossetti
- adjective experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
- sailboat3/5
sailboat
- noun a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
sailing boat.
- noun a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
- sawed3/5
saw
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
proverb; byword; adage.
- noun hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
- saracens3/5
saracen
- noun (historically) a member of the nomadic people of the Syrian and Arabian deserts at the time of the Roman Empire
- noun (when used broadly) any Arab
- noun (historically) a member of the nomadic people of the Syrian and Arabian deserts at the time of the Roman Empire
- sayers3/5
sayer
One who says; an utterer. Mr. Curran was something much better than a sayer of smart sayings. Jeffrey.
- satiety3/5
satiety
- noun the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
satiation; repletion.
- noun the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
- sadder3/5
sad
- adjective experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
- feeling sad because his dog had died
- Better by far that you should forget and smile / Than that you should remember and be sad"- Christina Rossetti
- adjective satellite of things that make you feel sad
- sad news
- she doesn't like sad movies
- it was a very sad story
- When I am dead, my dearest, / Sing no sad songs for me"- Christina Rossetti
- adjective experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
- savonarola3/5
savonarola
- noun Italian religious and political reformer; a Dominican friar in Florence who preached against sin and corruption and gained a large following; he expelled the Medici from Florence but was later excommunicated and executed for criticizing the Pope (1452-1498)
Girolamo Savonarola.
- noun Italian religious and political reformer; a Dominican friar in Florence who preached against sin and corruption and gained a large following; he expelled the Medici from Florence but was later excommunicated and executed for criticizing the Pope (1452-1498)
- saucy3/5
saucy
- adjective satellite characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
impertinent; irreverent; pert.
- a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner
- adjective satellite improperly forward or bold
impudent; wise; overbold; impertinent; fresh; sassy; smart.
- don't be fresh with me
- impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
- an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
- Don't get wise with me!
- adjective satellite characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
- sawn3/5
saw
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
proverb; byword; adage.
- noun hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
- sadducees3/5
sadducee
- noun a member of an ancient Jewish sect around the time of Jesus; opposed to the Pharisees
- noun a member of an ancient Jewish sect around the time of Jesus; opposed to the Pharisees
- satyr3/5
satyr
- noun man with strong sexual desires
lecher; lech; letch.
- noun one of a class of woodland deities; attendant on Bacchus; identified with Roman fauns
forest god.
- noun man with strong sexual desires
- salty3/5
salty
- adjective satellite engagingly stimulating or provocative
piquant.
- a piquant wit
- salty language
- adjective containing or filled with salt
- salt water
- adjective satellite engagingly stimulating or provocative
- sagittal3/5
sagittal
- adjective satellite located in a plane that is parallel to the central plane of the sagittal suture
- adjective satellite located in a plane that is parallel to the central plane of the sagittal suture
- salience3/5
salience
- noun the state of being salient
saliency; strikingness.
- noun the state of being salient
- salmonella3/5
salmonella
- noun rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon
- noun rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon
- sag3/5
sag
- noun a shape that sags
droop.
- there was a sag in the chair seat
- verb droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
flag; swag; droop.
- noun a shape that sags
- salsa3/5
salsa
- noun spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods
- noun spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods
- sargent3/5
sargent
- noun United States painter (born in Italy) known for his society portraits (1856-1925)
John Singer Sargent.
- noun United States painter (born in Italy) known for his society portraits (1856-1925)
- salutary3/5
salutary
- adjective satellite tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
good.
- beneficial effects of a balanced diet
- a good night's sleep
- the salutary influence of pure air
- adjective satellite tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
- samoa3/5
samoa
- noun a constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific
Samoa i Sisifo; Western Samoa; Independent State of Samoa.
- noun a group of volcanic islands in the South Pacific midway between Hawaii and Australia; its climate and scenery and Polynesian culture make it a popular tourist stop
Samoan Islands.
- noun a constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific
- saturdays3/5
saturday
- noun the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
Sabbatum; Sat.
- noun the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
- sarajevo3/5
sarajevo
- noun capital and largest city of Bosnia; scene of the assassination of Francis Ferdinand in 1914 which precipitated World War I
- noun capital and largest city of Bosnia; scene of the assassination of Francis Ferdinand in 1914 which precipitated World War I
- sabine3/5
sabine
Of or pertaining to the ancient Sabines, a people of Italy. --n. One of the Sabine people.
- salaried3/5
salaried
- adjective receiving a salary
- salaried members of the staff
- adjective satellite receiving or eligible for compensation
remunerated; compensated; stipendiary.
- salaried workers
- a stipendiary magistrate
- adjective receiving a salary
- samaria3/5
samaria
- noun an ancient city in central Palestine founded in the 9th century BC as the capital of the northern Hebrew kingdom of Israel; the site is in present-day northwestern Jordan
- noun an ancient city in central Palestine founded in the 9th century BC as the capital of the northern Hebrew kingdom of Israel; the site is in present-day northwestern Jordan
- sagging3/5
sagging
- adjective satellite hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)
drooping; droopy.
- verb droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
flag; swag; sag; droop.
- adjective satellite hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)
- salesmen3/5
salesman
- noun a man salesperson
- noun a man salesperson
- saussure3/5
saussure
- noun Swiss linguist and expert in historical linguistics whose lectures laid the foundations for synchronic linguistics (1857-1913)
Ferdinand de Saussure; de Saussure.
- noun Swiss linguist and expert in historical linguistics whose lectures laid the foundations for synchronic linguistics (1857-1913)
- savagely3/5
savagely
- adverb in a vicious manner
brutally; viciously.
- he was viciously attacked
- adverb wildly; like an animal
- she cried out savagely
- adverb in a vicious manner
- sardinia3/5
sardinia
- noun the Italian region on the island of Sardinia; the kingdom of Sardinia was the nucleus for uniting Italy during the 19th century
Sardegna.
- noun an island in the Mediterranean to the west of Italy
Sardegna.
- noun the Italian region on the island of Sardinia; the kingdom of Sardinia was the nucleus for uniting Italy during the 19th century
- sanger3/5
sang
- noun North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
American ginseng; Panax quinquefolius.
- verb deliver by singing
sing.
- Sing Christmas carols
- noun North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
- sari3/5
sari
- noun a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body
saree.
- noun a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body
- sander3/5
sander
- noun a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
electric sander; smoother; drum sander.
- noun a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
- salzburg3/5
salzburg
- noun city in western Austria; a music center and birthplace of Mozart
- noun city in western Austria; a music center and birthplace of Mozart
- sagacity3/5
sagacity
- noun the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
judgement; sagaciousness; judgment; discernment.
- noun the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating
judiciousness; sagaciousness.
- noun the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
- saltwater3/5
saltwater
- noun water containing salts
seawater; brine.
- the water in the ocean is all saltwater
- noun water containing salts
- satchel3/5
satchel
- noun luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
- noun luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
- saladin3/5
saladin
- noun sultan of Syria and Egypt; reconquered Jerusalem from the Christians in 1187 but was defeated by Richard Coeur de Lion in 1191 (1137-1193)
Salah-ad-Din Yusuf ibn-Ayyub.
- noun sultan of Syria and Egypt; reconquered Jerusalem from the Christians in 1187 but was defeated by Richard Coeur de Lion in 1191 (1137-1193)
- sacs3/5
sac
- noun an enclosed space
pocket; pouch; sack.
- the trapped miners found a pocket of air
- noun a case or sheath especially a pollen sac or moss capsule
theca.
- noun an enclosed space
- sacredness3/5
sacredness
- noun the quality of being sacred
- noun the quality of being sacred
- sawmill3/5
sawmill
- noun a large sawing machine
- noun a mill for dressing logs and lumber
lumbermill.
- noun a large sawing machine
- sappho3/5
sappho
(Zoöl.) Any one of several species of brilliant South American humming birds of the genus Sappho , having very bright-colored and deeply forked tails; -- called alsofiretail .
- sarcoidosis3/5
sarcoidosis
- noun a chronic disease of unknown cause marked by the formation of nodules in the lungs and liver and lymph glands and salivary glands
- noun a chronic disease of unknown cause marked by the formation of nodules in the lungs and liver and lymph glands and salivary glands
- sarcophagus3/5
sarcophagus
- noun a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
- noun a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
- sagged3/5
sag
- noun a shape that sags
droop.
- there was a sag in the chair seat
- verb droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
flag; swag; droop.
- noun a shape that sags
- sacrilege3/5
sacrilege
- noun blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
profanation; blasphemy; desecration.
- desecration of the Holy Sabbath
- noun blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
- satires3/5
satire
- noun witty language used to convey insults or scorn
sarcasm; irony; caustic remark.
- he used sarcasm to upset his opponent
- irony is wasted on the stupid
- Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody's face but their own"--Jonathan Swift
- noun witty language used to convey insults or scorn
- saba3/5
saba
- noun a island in the Netherlands Antilles that is the top of an extinct volcano
- noun a island in the Netherlands Antilles that is the top of an extinct volcano
- sandpaper3/5
sandpaper
- noun stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand
emery paper.
- verb rub with sandpaper
sand.
- sandpaper the wooden surface
- noun stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand
- salamander3/5
salamander
- noun any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed
- noun reptilian creature supposed to live in fire
- noun any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed
- sandal3/5
sandal
- noun a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
- noun a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
- sadism3/5
sadism
- noun sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others
- noun sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others
- sanding3/5
sand
- noun a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
- noun French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876)
Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin; Baroness Dudevant; George Sand.
- noun a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
- sapir3/5
sapir
- noun anthropologist and linguist; studied languages of North American Indians (1884-1939)
Edward Sapir.
- noun anthropologist and linguist; studied languages of North American Indians (1884-1939)
- sagacious3/5
sagacious
- adjective satellite acutely insightful and wise
perspicacious; sapient.
- much too perspicacious to be taken in by such a spurious argument
- observant and thoughtful, he was given to asking sagacious questions
- a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators
- adjective satellite skillful in statecraft or management
- an astute and sagacious statesman
- adjective satellite acutely insightful and wise
- satirist3/5
satirist
- noun a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm
ironist; ridiculer.
- noun a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm
- samsara3/5
samsara
- noun (Hinduism and Buddhism) the endless cycle of birth and suffering and death and rebirth
- noun (Hinduism and Buddhism) the endless cycle of birth and suffering and death and rebirth
- satirical3/5
satirical
- adjective satellite exposing human folly to ridicule
satiric.
- a persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine
- adjective satellite exposing human folly to ridicule
- salivary3/5
salivary
- adjective of or relating to saliva
- salivary gland
- adjective of or relating to saliva
- saskatchewan3/5
saskatchewan
- noun one of the three prairie provinces in west central Canada
- vast fields of wheat grow on Saskatchewan's prairies
- noun one of the three prairie provinces in west central Canada
- sarcastic3/5
sarcastic
- adjective expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
- adjective expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
- samaritan3/5
samaritan
Of or pertaining to Samaria, in Palestine. --n. A native or inhabitant of Samaria; also, the language of Samaria.
- sapiens3/5
sapiens
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Homo sapiens
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Homo sapiens
- sacral3/5
sacral
- adjective of or relating to or near the sacrum
- adjective satellite of or relating to sacred rites
- sacral laws
- adjective of or relating to or near the sacrum
- safari3/5
safari
- noun an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
hunting expedition; campaign.
- noun an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
- saffron3/5
saffron
- noun Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food
saffron crocus; Crocus sativus.
- noun dried pungent stigmas of the Old World saffron crocus
- noun Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food
- sars3/5
sars
- noun a respiratory disease of unknown etiology that apparently originated in mainland China in 2003; characterized by fever and coughing or difficulty breathing or hypoxia; can be fatal
severe acute respiratory syndrome.
- noun a respiratory disease of unknown etiology that apparently originated in mainland China in 2003; characterized by fever and coughing or difficulty breathing or hypoxia; can be fatal
- sadistic3/5
sadistic
- adjective deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from inflicting pain on another
- adjective deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from inflicting pain on another
- sacrum3/5
sacrum
- noun wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx
- noun wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx
- sardines3/5
sardine
- noun small fatty fish usually canned
pilchard.
- noun any of various small edible herring or related food fishes frequently canned
- noun small fatty fish usually canned
- saccharomyces3/5
saccharomyces
(Biol.) A genus of budding fungi, the various species of which have the power, to a greater or less extent, or splitting up sugar into alcohol and carbonic acid. They are the active agents in producing fermentation of wine, beer, etc. Saccharomyces cerevisiæ is the yeast of sedimentary beer. Also calledTorula .Brewers' yeast is Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
- saudis3/5
saudi
- noun a native or inhabitant of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian.
- adjective of or relating to Saudi Arabia or its people
Saudi-Arabian.
- the Saudi-Arabian desert
- the Saudi royal family
- noun a native or inhabitant of Saudi Arabia
- sacra3/5
sacrum
- noun wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx
- noun wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx
- sagas3/5
saga
- noun a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account
- noun a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account
- samaritans3/5
samaritan
- noun a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times
- noun a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times
- satiric3/5
satiric
- adjective satellite exposing human folly to ridicule
satirical.
- a persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine
- adjective satellite exposing human folly to ridicule
- samoan3/5
samoan
Of or pertaining to the Samoan Islands (formerly called Navigators' Islands) in the South Pacific Ocean, or their inhabitants. --n. An inhabitant of the Samoan Islands.
- sagebrush3/5
sagebrush
- noun any of several North American composite subshrubs of the genera Artemis or Seriphidium
sage brush.
- noun any of several North American composite subshrubs of the genera Artemis or Seriphidium
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- salvadoran3/5
salvadoran
- noun a native or inhabitant of El Salvador
Salvadorean; Salvadorian.
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of El Salvador or its people
Salvadorean.
- Salvadoran coffee
- Salvadoran guerillas
- noun a native or inhabitant of El Salvador
- satyagraha3/5
satyagraha
- noun the form of nonviolent resistance initiated in India by Mahatma Gandhi in order to oppose British rule and to hasten political reforms
- noun the form of nonviolent resistance initiated in India by Mahatma Gandhi in order to oppose British rule and to hasten political reforms
- sacrosanct3/5
sacrosanct
- adjective satellite must be kept sacred
inviolate; inviolable.
- adjective satellite must be kept sacred
- sarcoma3/5
sarcoma
- noun a usually malignant tumor arising from connective tissue (bone or muscle etc.); one of the four major types of cancer
- noun a usually malignant tumor arising from connective tissue (bone or muscle etc.); one of the four major types of cancer
- sarcastically3/5
sarcastically
- adverb in a sarcastic manner
sardonically.
- `Ah, now we're getting at the truth,' he interposed sarcastically
- adverb in a sarcastic manner
- sawdust3/5
sawdust
- noun fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
- noun fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
- sardonic3/5
sardonic
- adjective satellite disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
- his rebellion is the bitter, sardonic laughter of all great satirists"- Frank Schoenberner
- a wry pleasure to be...reminded of all that one is missing"- Irwin Edman
- adjective satellite disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
- sandstones3/5
sandstone
- noun a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
- noun a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
- sarcomas3/5
sarcoma
- noun a usually malignant tumor arising from connective tissue (bone or muscle etc.); one of the four major types of cancer
- noun a usually malignant tumor arising from connective tissue (bone or muscle etc.); one of the four major types of cancer
- sandalwood3/5
sandalwood
- noun close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of the true sandalwood; has insect repelling properties and is used for carving and cabinetwork
- noun close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of the true sandalwood; has insect repelling properties and is used for carving and cabinetwork
- sampson3/5
sampson
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- sadie3/5
sadie
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- sanford3/5
sanford
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- salle3/5
salle
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- sasha3/5
sasha
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- sainte3/5
saint
- noun a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
- noun person of exceptional holiness
holy person; angel; holy man.
- noun a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
- sabrina3/5
sabrina
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- sanderson3/5
sanderson
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- sala3/5
sala
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- sancho3/5
sancho
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- sai3/5
sai
(Zoöl.) See Capuchin , 3(a) .
- sae3/5
- samuelson3/5
samuelson
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- salazar3/5
salazar
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- sah3/5
- sangha3/5
sangha
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- sayyid3/5
sayyid
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- sant3/5
sant
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- salman3/5
salman
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- sase3/5
sase
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- sarkar3/5
sarkar
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- sardar3/5
sardar
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- sauvignon3/5
sauvignon
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- salamanca3/5
- salvatore3/5
salvatore
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- sati3/5
sati
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- samaj3/5
samaj
A society; a congregation; a worshiping assembly, or church, esp. of the Brahmo-somaj. India
- samsung3/5
samsung
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- sallie3/5
sal
(Bot.) An East Indian timber tree ( Shorea robusta ), much used for building purposes. It is of a light brown color, close-grained, and durable.Written also saul .
- sabina3/5
sabina
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- samadhi3/5
samadhi
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- sangh3/5
sangh
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- sagan3/5
sagan
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- sandoval3/5
sandoval
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- santayana3/5
santayana
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- sama3/5
sama
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- salam3/5
salam
A salutation or compliment of ceremony in the east by word or act; an obeisance, performed by bowing very low and placing the right palm on the forehead. Written also salaam .
- saphenous3/5
saphenous
(Anat.) (a) Manifest; -- applied to the two principal superficial veins of the lower limb of man. (b) Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the saphenous veins; as, the .saphenous nerves; thesaphenous opening, an opening in the broad fascia of the thigh through which the internal saphenous vein passes
- sandinista3/5
sandinista
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- sarge3/5
sarge
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- sakai3/5
sakai
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- santana3/5
santana
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- salas3/5
salas
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- sassoon3/5
sassoon
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- salutes2/5
salute
- noun an act of honor or courteous recognition
salutation.
- a musical salute to the composer on his birthday
- noun a formal military gesture of respect
military greeting.
- noun an act of honor or courteous recognition
- sallies2/5
sally
- noun witty remark
wisecrack; quip; crack.
- noun a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
sortie.
- noun witty remark
- sappers2/5
sapper
- noun a military engineer who lays or detects and disarms mines
- noun a military engineer who does sapping (digging trenches or undermining fortifications)
- noun a military engineer who lays or detects and disarms mines
- sapper2/5
sapper
- noun a military engineer who lays or detects and disarms mines
- noun a military engineer who does sapping (digging trenches or undermining fortifications)
- noun a military engineer who lays or detects and disarms mines
- saxe2/5
saxe
- noun a French marshal who distinguished himself in the War of the Austrian Succession (1696-1750)
Marshal Saxe; Hermann Maurice Saxe; comte de Saxe.
- noun an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons
Sachsen; Saxony.
- noun a French marshal who distinguished himself in the War of the Austrian Succession (1696-1750)
- salutations2/5
salutation
- noun an act of honor or courteous recognition
salute.
- a musical salute to the composer on his birthday
- noun (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
greeting.
- noun an act of honor or courteous recognition
- sapped2/5
sap
- noun a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
- noun a person who lacks good judgment
fool; saphead; tomfool; muggins.
- noun a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
- sass2/5
sass
- noun an impudent or insolent rejoinder
back talk; sassing; lip; mouth; backtalk.
- don't give me any of your sass
- noun a specialist regiment of the British army that is trained in commando techniques of warfare and used in clandestine operations (especially against terrorist groups)
SAS; Special Air Service.
- noun an impudent or insolent rejoinder
- sapping2/5
sap
- noun a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
- noun a person who lacks good judgment
fool; saphead; tomfool; muggins.
- noun a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
- sayed2/5
say
- noun the chance to speak
- let him have his say
- verb express in words
state; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- noun the chance to speak
- sanatorium2/5
sanatorium
- noun a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases
sanitarium; sanatarium.
- noun pejorative terms for an insane asylum
crazy house; cuckoo's nest; Bedlam; snake pit; loony bin; booby hatch; madhouse; nuthouse; funny farm; nut house; funny house.
- noun a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases
- sanitized2/5
sanitized
- adjective made sanitary
sanitised.
- verb make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
hygienise; sanitize; sanitise; hygienize.
- adjective made sanitary
- sanctifying2/5
sanctify
- verb render holy by means of religious rites
bless; consecrate; hallow.
- verb make pure or free from sin or guilt
purge; purify.
- he left the monastery purified
- verb render holy by means of religious rites
- saturating2/5
saturate
- verb cause (a chemical compound, vapour, solution, magnetic material) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance
- verb infuse or fill completely
impregnate.
- Impregnate the cloth with alcohol
- verb cause (a chemical compound, vapour, solution, magnetic material) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance
- saipan2/5
saipan
- noun the largest island in the Northern Marianas and the administrative center of the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in union with the United States
- noun US forces captured the island from the Japanese in July 1944; it was an important air base until the end of World War II
- noun the largest island in the Northern Marianas and the administrative center of the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in union with the United States
- satiated2/5
satiated
- adjective supplied (especially fed) to satisfaction
satiate.
- verb fill to satisfaction
satiate; sate; replete; fill.
- I am sated
- adjective supplied (especially fed) to satisfaction
- sanitarium2/5
sanitarium
- noun a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases
sanatarium; sanatorium.
- noun a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases
- saxophonist2/5
saxophonist
- noun a musician who plays the saxophone
saxist.
- noun a musician who plays the saxophone
- saturates2/5
saturate
- verb cause (a chemical compound, vapour, solution, magnetic material) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance
- verb infuse or fill completely
impregnate.
- Impregnate the cloth with alcohol
- verb cause (a chemical compound, vapour, solution, magnetic material) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance
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saboteur
- noun someone who commits sabotage or deliberately causes wrecks
diversionist; wrecker.
- noun a member of a clandestine subversive organization who tries to help a potential invader
fifth columnist.
- noun someone who commits sabotage or deliberately causes wrecks
- sanctifies2/5
sanctify
- verb render holy by means of religious rites
bless; consecrate; hallow.
- verb make pure or free from sin or guilt
purge; purify.
- he left the monastery purified
- verb render holy by means of religious rites
- saboteur2/5
saboteur
- noun someone who commits sabotage or deliberately causes wrecks
diversionist; wrecker.
- noun a member of a clandestine subversive organization who tries to help a potential invader
fifth columnist.
- noun someone who commits sabotage or deliberately causes wrecks
- salvos2/5
salvo
- noun an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs
- noun rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
fusillade; volley; burst.
- our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise
- noun an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs
- satiate2/5
satiate
- verb fill to satisfaction
sate; replete; fill.
- I am sated
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
engorge; gormandize; gormandise; overgorge; glut; overeat; englut; stuff; ingurgitate; overindulge; gorge; scarf out; gourmandize; binge; pig out.
- She stuffed herself at the dinner
- The kids binged on ice cream
- verb fill to satisfaction
- sanitize2/5
sanitize
- verb make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
hygienise; sanitise; hygienize.
- verb make less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable features
sanitise.
- sanitize a document before releasing it to the press
- sanitize history
- sanitize the language in a book
- verb make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
- sanitizing2/5
sanitize
- verb make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
hygienise; sanitise; hygienize.
- verb make less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable features
sanitise.
- sanitize a document before releasing it to the press
- sanitize history
- sanitize the language in a book
- verb make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
- sailings2/5
sailing
- noun the work of a sailor
navigation; seafaring.
- noun riding in a sailboat
- noun the work of a sailor
- sabbaticals2/5
sabbatical
- noun a leave usually taken every seventh year
sabbatical leave.
- adjective of or relating to the Sabbath
sabbatic.
- Friday is a sabbatical day for Muslims
- noun a leave usually taken every seventh year
- salah2/5
salah
- noun the second pillar of Islam is prayer; a prescribed liturgy performed five times a day (preferably in a mosque) and oriented toward Mecca
salaat; salaah; salat.
- noun the second pillar of Islam is prayer; a prescribed liturgy performed five times a day (preferably in a mosque) and oriented toward Mecca
- sated2/5
sate
- verb fill to satisfaction
satiate; replete; fill.
- I am sated
- verb fill to satisfaction
- samplers2/5
sampler
- noun an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something
sampling station.
- noun someone who samples food or drink for its quality
taster; taste tester; taste-tester.
- noun an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something
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sanguinary
- adjective satellite accompanied by bloodshed
gory; sanguineous; slaughterous; butcherly.
- this bitter and sanguinary war
- adjective satellite marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
bloody-minded; bloodthirsty.
- bloody-minded tyrants
- bloodthirsty yells
- went after the collaborators with a sanguinary fury that drenched the land with blood"-G.W.Johnson
- adjective satellite accompanied by bloodshed
- sacristy2/5
sacristy
- noun a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held
vestry.
- noun a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held
- savannas2/5
savanna
- noun a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions
savannah.
- noun a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions
- sainthood2/5
sainthood
- noun saints collectively
- noun the status and dignity of a saint
- noun saints collectively
- salting2/5
salting
- noun the act of adding salt to food
- verb add salt to
salt.
- noun the act of adding salt to food
- sachem2/5
sachem
- noun a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall)
- noun a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief)
sagamore.
- noun a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall)
- sancta2/5
sanctum
- noun a place of inviolable privacy
sanctum sanctorum.
- he withdrew to his sanctum sanctorum, where the children could never go
- noun a sacred place of pilgrimage
holy place; holy.
- noun a place of inviolable privacy
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sabre
- noun a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
saber.
- noun a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
cavalry sword; saber.
- noun a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
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satisfice
- verb decide on and pursue a course of action satisfying the minimum requirements to achieve a goal
satisfise.
- optimization requires processes that are more complex than those needed to merely satisfice
- verb decide on and pursue a course of action satisfying the minimum requirements to achieve a goal
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saber
- noun a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
sabre.
- noun a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
cavalry sword; sabre.
- noun a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
- sates2/5
sate
- verb fill to satisfaction
satiate; replete; fill.
- I am sated
- verb fill to satisfaction
- saturnalia2/5
saturnalia
- noun a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
bacchanalia; bacchanal; riot; debauch; drunken revelry; debauchery; orgy.
- noun an orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn
- noun a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
- savoured2/5
savour
- noun the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
nip; tang; flavour; savor; sapidity; smack; flavor; relish.
- verb have flavor; taste of something
taste; savor.
- noun the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
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saddle
- noun a seat for the rider of a horse or camel
- noun a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle)
saddleback.
- noun a seat for the rider of a horse or camel
- salat2/5
salat
- noun the second pillar of Islam is prayer; a prescribed liturgy performed five times a day (preferably in a mosque) and oriented toward Mecca
salaat; salah; salaah.
- noun the second pillar of Islam is prayer; a prescribed liturgy performed five times a day (preferably in a mosque) and oriented toward Mecca
- savouring2/5
savouring
- noun taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
degustation; savoring; relishing; tasting.
- cooking was fine but it was the savoring that he enjoyed most
- verb have flavor; taste of something
taste; savor; savour.
- noun taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
- sachsen2/5
sachsen
- noun an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons
Saxe; Saxony.
- noun an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons
- sachems2/5
sachem
- noun a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall)
- noun a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief)
sagamore.
- noun a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall)
- sabbat2/5
sabbat
- noun a midnight meeting of witches to practice witchcraft and sorcery; in the Middle Ages it was supposed to be a demonic orgy
witches' Sabbath.
- noun a midnight meeting of witches to practice witchcraft and sorcery; in the Middle Ages it was supposed to be a demonic orgy
- saxophones2/5
saxophone
- noun a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
sax.
- noun a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
- saponification2/5
saponification
- noun a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap)
- noun a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap)
- savannahs2/5
savannah
- noun a port in eastern Georgia near the mouth of the Savannah river
- noun a river in South Carolina that flows southeast to the Atlantic
Savannah River.
- noun a port in eastern Georgia near the mouth of the Savannah river
- samplings2/5
sampling
- noun (statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for study
- noun items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population
sample distribution; sample.
- noun (statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for study
- saturations2/5
saturation
- noun the process of totally saturating something with a substance
impregnation.
- the impregnation of wood with preservative
- the saturation of cotton with ether
- noun the act of soaking thoroughly with a liquid
- noun the process of totally saturating something with a substance
- savors2/5
savor
- noun the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
nip; tang; flavour; savour; sapidity; smack; flavor; relish.
- verb derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
enjoy; savour; bask; relish.
- She relished her fame and basked in her glory
- noun the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
- savoyard2/5
savoyard
A native or inhabitant of Savoy.
- savours2/5
savour
- noun the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
nip; tang; flavour; savor; sapidity; smack; flavor; relish.
- verb have flavor; taste of something
taste; savor.
- noun the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
- sarpedon2/5
sarpedon
- noun (Greek mythology) a son of Zeus who became king of Lycia; fought on behalf of the Trojans in the Trojan War and was killed by Patroclus
- noun (Greek mythology) a son of Zeus who became king of Lycia; fought on behalf of the Trojans in the Trojan War and was killed by Patroclus
- saltation2/5
saltation
- noun (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
- noun (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
- noun (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
- sandwiching2/5
sandwich
- noun two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
- verb make into a sandwich
- noun two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
- sacco2/5
sacco
- noun United States anarchist (born in Italy) who with Bartolomeo Vanzetti was convicted of murder and in spite of world-wide protest was executed (1891-1927)
Nicola Sacco.
- noun United States anarchist (born in Italy) who with Bartolomeo Vanzetti was convicted of murder and in spite of world-wide protest was executed (1891-1927)
- salinger2/5
salinger
- noun United States writer (born 1919)
Jerome David Salinger; J. D. Salinger.
- noun United States writer (born 1919)
- sarasota2/5
sarasota
- noun a town in west central Florida on the Gulf of Mexico
- noun a town in west central Florida on the Gulf of Mexico
- sandbox2/5
sandbox
- noun mold consisting of a box with sand shaped to mold metal
- noun a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in
sandpit; sandpile.
- noun mold consisting of a box with sand shaped to mold metal
- savant2/5
savant
- noun someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
initiate; pundit; learned person.
- noun someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
- sassy2/5
sassy
- adjective satellite improperly forward or bold
saucy; impudent; wise; overbold; impertinent; fresh; smart.
- don't be fresh with me
- impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
- an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
- Don't get wise with me!
- adjective satellite improperly forward or bold
- sabin2/5
sabin
- noun a unit of acoustic absorption equivalent to the absorption by a square foot of a surface that absorbs all incident sound
- noun United States microbiologist (born in Poland) who developed the Sabin vaccine that is taken orally against poliomyelitis (born 1906)
Albert Sabin; Albert Bruce Sabin.
- noun a unit of acoustic absorption equivalent to the absorption by a square foot of a surface that absorbs all incident sound
- saracen2/5
saracen
Anciently, an Arab; later, a Mussulman; in the Middle Ages, the common term among Christians in Europe for a Mohammedan hostile to the crusaders.
- sauteed2/5
sauteed
- adjective satellite fried quickly in a little fat
saute.
- verb fry briefly over high heat
saute.
- saute the onions
- adjective satellite fried quickly in a little fat
- savants2/5
savant
- noun someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
initiate; pundit; learned person.
- noun someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
- sashes2/5
sash
- noun a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
window sash.
- noun a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
girdle; cincture; waistband; waistcloth.
- noun a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
- sabotaged2/5
sabotage
- noun a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged
- verb destroy property or hinder normal operations
countermine; subvert; counteract; undermine; weaken.
- The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war
- noun a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged
- salvific2/5
salvific
- adjective pertaining to the power of salvation or redemption
- adjective pertaining to the power of salvation or redemption
- sauerkraut2/5
sauerkraut
- noun shredded cabbage fermented in brine
- noun shredded cabbage fermented in brine
- saginaw2/5
saginaw
- noun a town in east central Michigan on an arm of Lake Huron
- noun a town in east central Michigan on an arm of Lake Huron
- sandbags2/5
sandbag
- noun a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
- verb treat harshly or unfairly
- noun a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
- sacerdotal2/5
sacerdotal
- adjective of or relating to a belief in sacerdotalism
- sacerdotal emphasis on the authority of priests
- adjective associated with the priesthood or priests
priestly; hieratical; hieratic.
- priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments
- hieratic gestures
- adjective of or relating to a belief in sacerdotalism
- sailboats2/5
sailboat
- noun a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
sailing boat.
- noun a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
- sandburg2/5
sandburg
- noun United States writer remembered for his poetry in free verse and his six volume biography of Abraham Lincoln (1878-1967)
Carl Sandburg.
- noun United States writer remembered for his poetry in free verse and his six volume biography of Abraham Lincoln (1878-1967)
- savoury2/5
savoury
- noun either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
savory.
- noun an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
savory.
- noun either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
- sackcloth2/5
sackcloth
- noun a garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse
- noun a coarse cloth resembling sacking
- noun a garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse
- saccades2/5
saccade
- noun a rapid, jerky movement of the eyes between positions of rest
- noun an abrupt spasmodic movement
jerking; jolt; jerk.
- noun a rapid, jerky movement of the eyes between positions of rest
- sabotaging2/5
sabotage
- noun a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged
- verb destroy property or hinder normal operations
countermine; subvert; counteract; undermine; weaken.
- The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war
- noun a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged
- salvaging2/5
salvage
- noun property or goods saved from damage or destruction
- noun the act of saving goods or property that were in danger of damage or destruction
- noun property or goods saved from damage or destruction
- satyrs2/5
satyr
- noun man with strong sexual desires
lecher; lech; letch.
- noun one of a class of woodland deities; attendant on Bacchus; identified with Roman fauns
forest god.
- noun man with strong sexual desires
- salonika2/5
salonika
- noun a port city in northeastern Greece on an inlet of the Aegean Sea; second largest city of Greece
Thessaloniki; Salonica; Thessalonica.
- noun a port city in northeastern Greece on an inlet of the Aegean Sea; second largest city of Greece
- sapphires2/5
sapphire
- noun a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone
- noun a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
- noun a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone
- saleable2/5
saleable
- adjective capable of being sold; fit for sale
salable.
- saleable at a low price
- adjective capable of being sold; fit for sale
- salina2/5
salina
A salt marsh, or salt pond, inclosed from the sea.
- saccade2/5
saccade
- noun a rapid, jerky movement of the eyes between positions of rest
- noun an abrupt spasmodic movement
jerking; jolt; jerk.
- noun a rapid, jerky movement of the eyes between positions of rest
- salespersons2/5
salesperson
- noun a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited)
sales representative; sales rep.
- noun a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited)
- sauntering2/5
saunter
- noun a careless leisurely gait
- he walked with a kind of saunter as if he hadn't a care in the world
- noun a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
promenade; perambulation; amble; stroll.
- noun a careless leisurely gait
- salesmanship2/5
salesmanship
- noun skill in selling; skill in persuading people to buy
- he read a book on salesmanship but it didn't help
- noun skill in selling; skill in persuading people to buy
- saarinen2/5
saarinen
- noun Finnish architect and city planner who moved to the United States in 1923; father of Eero Saarinen (1873-1950)
Eliel Saarinen.
- noun United States architect (born in Finland) (1910-1961)
Eero Saarinen.
- noun Finnish architect and city planner who moved to the United States in 1923; father of Eero Saarinen (1873-1950)
- satanism2/5
satanism
The evil and malicious disposition of Satan; a diabolical sprit. R.2. Worship of satan.
- sainted2/5
sainted
- adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
saintly; angelic; beatific; saintlike; angelical.
- angelic beneficence
- a beatific smile
- a saintly concern for his fellow men
- my sainted mother
- verb hold sacred
enshrine; saint.
- adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
- saviors2/5
savior
- noun a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
Christ; the Nazarene; Jesus of Nazareth; Good Shepherd; Jesus; Saviour; Redeemer; Deliverer; Jesus Christ.
- noun a person who rescues you from harm or danger
saviour; rescuer; deliverer.
- noun a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
- saami2/5
saami
- noun a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
Saame; Lapp; Sami; Lapplander; Same.
- noun the language of nomadic Lapps in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula
Saame; Lapp; Sami; Same.
- noun a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
- saunter2/5
saunter
- noun a careless leisurely gait
- he walked with a kind of saunter as if he hadn't a care in the world
- noun a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
promenade; perambulation; amble; stroll.
- noun a careless leisurely gait
- sadist2/5
sadist
- noun someone who obtains pleasure from inflicting pain or others
- noun someone who obtains pleasure from inflicting pain or others
- satiation2/5
satiation
- noun the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
satiety; repletion.
- noun the act of achieving full gratification
- noun the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
- sarnoff2/5
sarnoff
- noun United States businessman who pioneered in radio and television broadcasting (1891-1971)
David Sarnoff.
- noun United States businessman who pioneered in radio and television broadcasting (1891-1971)
- salonica2/5
salonica
- noun a port city in northeastern Greece on an inlet of the Aegean Sea; second largest city of Greece
Thessaloniki; Thessalonica; Salonika.
- noun a port city in northeastern Greece on an inlet of the Aegean Sea; second largest city of Greece
- sartor2/5
sartor
- noun a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
tailor; seamster.
- noun a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
- saki2/5
saki
- noun Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot
sake; rice beer.
- noun British writer of short stories (1870-1916)
H. H. Munro; Hector Hugh Munro; Munro.
- noun Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot
- satrap2/5
satrap
- noun a governor of a province in ancient Persia
- noun a governor of a province in ancient Persia
- sacristan2/5
sacristan
- noun an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects
sexton.
- noun an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects
- sagamore2/5
sagamore
- noun a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief)
sachem.
- noun a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief)
- salable2/5
salable
- adjective capable of being sold; fit for sale
saleable.
- saleable at a low price
- adjective capable of being sold; fit for sale
- saunas2/5
sauna
- noun a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks
sweat room.
- noun a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks
- saddler2/5
saddler
- noun a maker and repairer and seller of equipment for horses
- noun a maker and repairer and seller of equipment for horses
- saqqara2/5
saqqara
- noun a town in northern Egypt; site of the oldest Egyptian pyramids
Sakkara; Saqqarah.
- noun a town in northern Egypt; site of the oldest Egyptian pyramids
- savaged2/5
savage
- noun a member of an uncivilized people
barbarian.
- noun a cruelly rapacious person
beast; wolf; brute; wildcat.
- noun a member of an uncivilized people
- saviours2/5
saviour
- noun a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
Christ; the Nazarene; Jesus of Nazareth; Good Shepherd; Jesus; Redeemer; Savior; Deliverer; Jesus Christ.
- noun a person who rescues you from harm or danger
rescuer; savior; deliverer.
- noun a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
- sandbag2/5
sandbag
- noun a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
- verb treat harshly or unfairly
- noun a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
- sacrificer2/5
sacrificer
- noun a religious person who offers up a sacrifice
- noun a religious person who offers up a sacrifice
- satins2/5
satin
- noun a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
- noun a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
- saroyan2/5
saroyan
- noun United States writer of plays and short stories (1908-1981)
William Saroyan.
- noun United States writer of plays and short stories (1908-1981)
- saddleback2/5
saddleback
- noun a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle)
saddle.
- noun a double sloping roof with a ridge and gables at each end
saddleback roof; saddle roof; gable roof.
- noun a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle)
- satraps2/5
satrap
- noun a governor of a province in ancient Persia
- noun a governor of a province in ancient Persia
- sadden2/5
sadden
- verb make unhappy
- The news of her death saddened me
- verb come to feel sad
- verb make unhappy
- salves2/5
salve
- noun semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
unction; ointment; balm; unguent.
- noun anything that remedies or heals or soothes
- he needed a salve for his conscience
- noun semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
- saddens2/5
sadden
- verb make unhappy
- The news of her death saddened me
- verb come to feel sad
- verb make unhappy
- sashimi2/5
sashimi
- noun very thinly sliced raw fish
- noun very thinly sliced raw fish
- sadists2/5
sadist
- noun someone who obtains pleasure from inflicting pain or others
- noun someone who obtains pleasure from inflicting pain or others
- sahibs2/5
sahib
- noun formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
- noun formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
- saddening2/5
sadden
- verb make unhappy
- The news of her death saddened me
- verb come to feel sad
- verb make unhappy
- saprophytic2/5
saprophytic
- adjective obtaining food osmotically from dissolved organic material
- adjective satellite (of some plants or fungi) feeding on dead or decaying organic matter
- adjective obtaining food osmotically from dissolved organic material
- saltiness2/5
saltiness
- noun language or humor that is down-to-earth
coarseness.
- the saltiness of their language was inappropriate
- self-parody and saltiness riddled their core genre
- noun the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth
salt; salinity.
- noun language or humor that is down-to-earth
- saucier2/5
saucy
- adjective satellite characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
impertinent; irreverent; pert.
- a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner
- adjective satellite improperly forward or bold
impudent; wise; overbold; impertinent; fresh; sassy; smart.
- don't be fresh with me
- impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
- an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
- Don't get wise with me!
- adjective satellite characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
- salyut2/5
salyut
- noun either of two Soviet space stations launched in the 1970s
- noun either of two Soviet space stations launched in the 1970s
- sashayed2/5
sashay
- noun a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps
- noun (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
chasse.
- noun a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps
- salvages2/5
salvage
- noun property or goods saved from damage or destruction
- noun the act of saving goods or property that were in danger of damage or destruction
- noun property or goods saved from damage or destruction
- sailcloth2/5
sailcloth
- noun a strong fabric (such as cotton canvas) used for making sails and tents
- noun a strong fabric (such as cotton canvas) used for making sails and tents
- salvors2/5
- sayonara2/5
sayonara
- noun a farewell remark
good-by; adieu; adios; so long; cheerio; good-bye; arrivederci; auf wiedersehen; goodbye; bye-bye; goodby; bye; good day; au revoir.
- they said their good-byes
- noun a farewell remark
- salved2/5
salve
- noun semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
unction; ointment; balm; unguent.
- noun anything that remedies or heals or soothes
- he needed a salve for his conscience
- noun semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
- salamanders2/5
salamander
- noun any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed
- noun reptilian creature supposed to live in fire
- noun any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed
- sacrilegious2/5
sacrilegious
- adjective satellite grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
blasphemous; profane.
- blasphemous rites of a witches' Sabbath
- profane utterances against the Church
- it is sacrilegious to enter with shoes on
- adjective satellite grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
- sarin2/5
sarin
- noun a highly toxic chemical nerve agent that inhibits the activity of cholinesterase
GB.
- noun a highly toxic chemical nerve agent that inhibits the activity of cholinesterase
- saskatoon2/5
saskatoon
- noun edible purple or red berries
juneberry; shadberry; serviceberry.
- noun a city in central Saskatchewan; the largest city in the province
- noun edible purple or red berries
- sardis2/5
sardis
- noun an ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; as the capital of Lydia it was the cultural center of Asia Minor; destroyed by Tamerlane in 1402
- noun an ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; as the capital of Lydia it was the cultural center of Asia Minor; destroyed by Tamerlane in 1402
- samarkand2/5
samarkand
- noun city in southern Uzbekistan; Tamerlane's opulent capital in the 14th century
Samarcand.
- noun city in southern Uzbekistan; Tamerlane's opulent capital in the 14th century
- sanded2/5
sand
- noun a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
- noun French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876)
Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin; Baroness Dudevant; George Sand.
- noun a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
- sago2/5
sago
- noun powdery starch from certain sago palms; used in Asia as a food thickener and textile stiffener
- noun powdery starch from certain sago palms; used in Asia as a food thickener and textile stiffener
- saris2/5
sari
- noun a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body
saree.
- noun a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body
- sana2/5
sana
- noun the capital and largest city of Yemen; on the central plateau
Sanaa; Sana'a.
- noun the capital and largest city of Yemen; on the central plateau
- sawmills2/5
sawmill
- noun a large sawing machine
- noun a mill for dressing logs and lumber
lumbermill.
- noun a large sawing machine
- saddlebags2/5
saddlebag
- noun a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle
- noun a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle
- sartorius2/5
sartorius
- noun a muscle in the thigh that helps to rotate the leg into the sitting position assumed by a tailor; the longest muscle in the human body
sartorius muscle; musculus sartorius.
- noun a muscle in the thigh that helps to rotate the leg into the sitting position assumed by a tailor; the longest muscle in the human body
- safes2/5
safe
- noun strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
- noun a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
- noun strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
- sadhu2/5
sadhu
- noun (Hinduism) an ascetic holy man
saddhu.
- noun (Hinduism) an ascetic holy man
- sartorial2/5
sartorial
- adjective of or relating to the sartorius muscle
- adjective of or relating to a tailor or to tailoring
- adjective of or relating to the sartorius muscle
- salish2/5
salish
- noun a family of Mosan language spoken in northwestern United States and western Canada
Salishan.
- noun a member of a group of North American Indians speaking a Salishan language and living on the northwest coast of North America
- noun a family of Mosan language spoken in northwestern United States and western Canada
- sarcophagi2/5
sarcophagus
- noun a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
- noun a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
- saliency2/5
saliency
- noun the state of being salient
strikingness; salience.
- noun the state of being salient
- sabbaths2/5
sabbath
- noun a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
- noun a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
- sauk2/5
sauk
- noun a member of the Algonquian people formerly living in Wisconsin in the Fox River valley and on the shores of Green Bay
Sac.
- noun a member of the Algonquian people formerly living in Wisconsin in the Fox River valley and on the shores of Green Bay
- samhita2/5
samhita
- noun one of four collections of sacred texts
- noun one of four collections of sacred texts
- salacious2/5
salacious
- adjective satellite characterized by lust
lustful; prurient; lubricious.
- eluding the lubricious embraces of her employer
- her sensuous grace roused his lustful nature
- prurient literature
- prurient thoughts
- a salacious rooster of a little man
- adjective satellite suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
lewd; obscene; raunchy.
- lewd whisperings of a dirty old man
- an indecent gesture
- obscene telephone calls
- salacious limericks
- adjective satellite characterized by lust
- sagely2/5
sagely
- adverb in a wise manner
wisely.
- she acted wisely when she invited her parents
- adverb in a wise manner
- salubrious2/5
salubrious
- adjective satellite promoting health; healthful
healthy; good for you.
- a healthy diet
- clean healthy air
- plenty of healthy sleep
- healthy and normal outlets for youthful energy
- the salubrious mountain air and water"- C.B.Davis
- carrots are good for you
- adjective satellite favorable to health of mind or body
- not the most salubrious campsite
- one of the less salubrious suburbs
- adjective satellite promoting health; healthful
- sardinian2/5
sardinian
Of or pertaining to the island, kingdom, or people of Sardinia. --n. A native or inhabitant of Sardinia.
- sarcomere2/5
sarcomere
- noun one of the segments into which a myofibril is divided
- noun one of the segments into which a myofibril is divided
- saccharin2/5
saccharin
- noun a crystalline substance 500 times sweeter than sugar; used as a calorie-free sweetener
- noun a crystalline substance 500 times sweeter than sugar; used as a calorie-free sweetener
- sarong2/5
sarong
- noun a loose skirt consisting of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the body; worn by both women and men in the South Pacific
- noun a loose skirt consisting of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the body; worn by both women and men in the South Pacific
- sager2/5
sage
- noun a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
- noun aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc
- noun a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
- sapporo2/5
sapporo
- noun a commercial city in northern Japan on western Hokkaido
- noun a commercial city in northern Japan on western Hokkaido
- sags2/5
sag
- noun a shape that sags
droop.
- there was a sag in the chair seat
- verb droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
flag; swag; droop.
- noun a shape that sags
- saner2/5
sane
- adjective mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
- appears to be completely sane
- adjective satellite marked by sound judgment
reasonable.
- sane nuclear policy
- adjective mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
- saratov2/5
saratov
- noun an industrial city in the European part of Russia
- noun an industrial city in the European part of Russia
- saltpetre2/5
saltpetre
- noun (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive
potassium nitrate; niter; nitre; saltpeter.
- noun (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive
- sacagawea2/5
sacagawea
- noun the Shoshone guide and interpreter who guided the Lewis and Clark expedition part of the way
Sacajawea.
- noun the Shoshone guide and interpreter who guided the Lewis and Clark expedition part of the way
- sadomasochism2/5
sadomasochism
- noun sadism and masochism combined in one person
- noun sadism and masochism combined in one person
- satirists2/5
satirist
- noun a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm
ironist; ridiculer.
- noun a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm
- satie2/5
satie
- noun French composer noted for his experimentalism and rejection of Romanticism (1866-1925)
Erik Alfred Leslie Satie; Erik Satie.
- noun French composer noted for his experimentalism and rejection of Romanticism (1866-1925)
- saleswoman2/5
saleswoman
- noun a woman salesperson
saleslady; salesgirl.
- noun a woman salesperson
- saragossa2/5
saragossa
- noun an ancient city on the Ebro River in northeastern Spain; formerly the capital of Aragon
Zaragoza.
- noun an ancient city on the Ebro River in northeastern Spain; formerly the capital of Aragon
- saintliness2/5
saintliness
- noun the quality of resembling a saint
- noun the quality of resembling a saint
- saddlebag2/5
saddlebag
- noun a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle
- noun a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle
- salinities2/5
salinity
- noun the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth
salt; saltiness.
- noun the relative proportion of salt in a solution
brininess.
- noun the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth
- saltpeter2/5
saltpeter
- noun (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive
potassium nitrate; niter; nitre; saltpetre.
- noun (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive
- satiny2/5
satiny
- adjective satellite having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
silken; silky; silklike; slick; sleek.
- glossy auburn hair
- satiny gardenia petals
- sleek black fur
- silken eyelashes
- silky skin
- a silklike fabric
- slick seals and otters
- adjective satellite having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
- sadhus2/5
sadhu
- noun (Hinduism) an ascetic holy man
saddhu.
- noun (Hinduism) an ascetic holy man
- sappy2/5
sappy
- adjective satellite ludicrous, foolish
cockamamie; wacky; goofy; whacky; silly; zany; cockamamy.
- gave me a cockamamie reason for not going
- wore a goofy hat
- a silly idea
- some wacky plan for selling more books
- adjective satellite abounding in sap
- sappy maple trees
- sappy kindling wood
- adjective satellite ludicrous, foolish
- sawyers2/5
sawyer
- noun one who is employed to saw wood
- noun any of several beetles whose larvae bore holes in dead or dying trees especially conifers
sawyer beetle.
- noun one who is employed to saw wood
- salivating2/5
salivate
- verb produce saliva
- We salivated when he described the great meal
- verb be envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about something
drool.
- She was salivating over the raise she anticipated
- verb produce saliva
- satori2/5
satori
- noun (Zen Buddhism) a state of sudden spiritual enlightenment
- noun (Zen Buddhism) a state of sudden spiritual enlightenment
- sachet2/5
sachet
- noun a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest
- noun a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest
- salivate2/5
salivate
- verb produce saliva
- We salivated when he described the great meal
- verb be envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about something
drool.
- She was salivating over the raise she anticipated
- verb produce saliva
- sables2/5
sable
- noun an artist's brush made of sable hairs
sable brush; sable's hair pencil.
- noun the expensive dark brown fur of the marten
- noun an artist's brush made of sable hairs
- sachets2/5
sachet
- noun a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest
- noun a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest
- samnites2/5
samnite
- noun an Oscan-speaking member of an ancient people of Campania who clashed repeatedly with the early Romans
- noun an Oscan-speaking member of an ancient people of Campania who clashed repeatedly with the early Romans
- sapiential2/5
sapiential
- adjective satellite characterized by wisdom, especially the wisdom of God
- a sapiential government
- adjective satellite characterized by wisdom, especially the wisdom of God
- satanists2/5
satanist
- noun an adherent of Satan or Satanism
diabolist.
- noun an adherent of Satan or Satanism
- samizdat2/5
samizdat
- noun a system of clandestine printing and distribution of dissident or banned literature
underground press.
- noun a system of clandestine printing and distribution of dissident or banned literature
- salpingitis2/5
salpingitis
- noun inflammation of a Fallopian tube (usually the result of infection spreading from the vagina or uterus) or of a Eustachian tube
- noun inflammation of a Fallopian tube (usually the result of infection spreading from the vagina or uterus) or of a Eustachian tube
- sarcomeres2/5
sarcomere
- noun one of the segments into which a myofibril is divided
- noun one of the segments into which a myofibril is divided
- saone2/5
saone
- noun a river in eastern France; rises in Lorraine and flows south to become the chief tributary of the Rhone
Saone River.
- noun a river in eastern France; rises in Lorraine and flows south to become the chief tributary of the Rhone
- sabines2/5
sabine
- noun a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico
Sabine River.
- noun a member of an ancient Oscan-speaking people of the central Apennines north of Rome who were conquered and assimilated into the Roman state in 290 BC
- noun a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico
- sacajawea2/5
sacajawea
- noun the Shoshone guide and interpreter who guided the Lewis and Clark expedition part of the way
Sacagawea.
- noun the Shoshone guide and interpreter who guided the Lewis and Clark expedition part of the way
- saale2/5
saale
- noun a river that rises in central Germany and flows north to join the Elbe River
Saale River.
- noun a river that rises in central Germany and flows north to join the Elbe River
- sanaa2/5
sanaa
- noun the capital and largest city of Yemen; on the central plateau
Sana'a; Sana.
- noun the capital and largest city of Yemen; on the central plateau
- sacredly2/5
sacredly
- adverb by religion
religiously.
- religiously inspired art
- adverb by religion
- saree2/5
saree
- noun a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body
sari.
- noun a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body
- sarcasms2/5
sarcasm
- noun witty language used to convey insults or scorn
irony; satire; caustic remark.
- he used sarcasm to upset his opponent
- irony is wasted on the stupid
- Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody's face but their own"--Jonathan Swift
- noun witty language used to convey insults or scorn
- sapient2/5
sapient
- adjective satellite acutely insightful and wise
perspicacious; sagacious.
- much too perspicacious to be taken in by such a spurious argument
- observant and thoughtful, he was given to asking sagacious questions
- a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators
- adjective satellite acutely insightful and wise
- sandhi2/5
sandhi
- noun the articulatory process whereby the pronunciation of a word or morpheme changes when it is followed immediately by another (especially in fluent speech)
- noun the articulatory process whereby the pronunciation of a word or morpheme changes when it is followed immediately by another (especially in fluent speech)
- sabot2/5
sabot
- noun a shoe carved from a single block of wood
wooden shoe.
- noun footwear usually with wooden soles
geta; patten; clog.
- noun a shoe carved from a single block of wood
- sapphic2/5
sapphic
- adjective satellite of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman
lesbian.
- adjective satellite a meter used by Sappho and named after her
- adjective satellite of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman
- sangria2/5
sangria
- noun sweetened red wine and orange or lemon juice with soda water
sangaree.
- noun sweetened red wine and orange or lemon juice with soda water
- saida2/5
saida
- noun the main city of ancient Phoenicia
Sayda; Sidon.
- noun the main city of ancient Phoenicia
- satanist2/5
satanist
A very wicked-person. R. Granger.
- satchels2/5
satchel
- noun luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
- noun luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
- sandblasting2/5
sandblast
- noun a blast of wind laden with sand
- verb grind with a sandblast
- sandblast the facade of the building
- noun a blast of wind laden with sand
- sarongs2/5
sarong
- noun a loose skirt consisting of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the body; worn by both women and men in the South Pacific
- noun a loose skirt consisting of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the body; worn by both women and men in the South Pacific
- sapling2/5
sapling
- noun young tree
- noun young tree
- sakti2/5
sakti
(Hind. Myth.) The divine energy, personified as the wife of a deity (Brahma, Vishnu, Siva, etc.); the female principle.
- salicylate2/5
salicylate
- noun a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs)
- noun a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs)
- salivation2/5
salivation
- noun the secretion of saliva
- noun the secretion of saliva
- sardine2/5
sardine
- noun small fatty fish usually canned
pilchard.
- noun any of various small edible herring or related food fishes frequently canned
- noun small fatty fish usually canned
- salvia2/5
salvia
- noun any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb
sage.
- noun any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb
- salicylates2/5
salicylate
- noun a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs)
- noun a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs)
- santee2/5
santee
- noun a member of the eastern branch of the Sioux
Santee Dakota; Santee Sioux; Eastern Sioux.
- noun the Siouan language spoken by the Santee
- noun a member of the eastern branch of the Sioux
- sandman2/5
sandman
- noun an elf in fairy stories who sprinkles sand in children's eyes to make them sleepy
- noun an elf in fairy stories who sprinkles sand in children's eyes to make them sleepy
- satirized2/5
satirize
- verb ridicule with satire
lampoon; satirise.
- The writer satirized the politician's proposal
- verb ridicule with satire
- sarasvati2/5
sarasvati
- noun Hindu goddess of learning and the arts
- noun Hindu goddess of learning and the arts
- sabra2/5
sabra
- noun a native-born Israeli
- noun a native-born Israeli
- salmo2/5
salmo
- noun type genus of the Salmonidae: salmon and trout
genus Salmo.
- noun type genus of the Salmonidae: salmon and trout
- sassafras2/5
sassafras
- noun yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North America
Sassafras albidum; sassafras tree.
- noun dried root bark of the sassafras tree
- noun yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North America
- sakharov2/5
sakharov
- noun Soviet physicist and dissident; helped develop the first Russian hydrogen bomb; advocated nuclear disarmament and campaigned for human rights (1921-1989)
Andrei Sakharov; Andrei Dimitrievich Sakharov.
- noun Soviet physicist and dissident; helped develop the first Russian hydrogen bomb; advocated nuclear disarmament and campaigned for human rights (1921-1989)
- sanctimonious2/5
sanctimonious
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
pharisaic; self-righteous; holier-than-thou; pietistic; pharisaical; pietistical.
- a sickening sanctimonious smile
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
- safaris2/5
safari
- noun an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
hunting expedition; campaign.
- noun an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
- safflower2/5
safflower
- noun thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil
false saffron; Carthamus tinctorius.
- noun thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil
- saccadic2/5
saccadic
- adjective of or related to the rapid movement of the eyes between points of fixation
- adjective of or related to the rapid movement of the eyes between points of fixation
- safar2/5
safar
- noun the second month of the Islamic calendar
Saphar.
- noun the second month of the Islamic calendar
- sadomasochistic2/5
sadomasochistic
- adjective of or relating to sadomasochism
- sadomasochistic sexual practices
- adjective of or relating to sadomasochism
- samoans2/5
samoan
- noun a native or inhabitant of the Samoan Islands
- adjective of or relating to Samoa or its people or language or culture
- Samoan fishing industry
- noun a native or inhabitant of the Samoan Islands
- salvadorans2/5
salvadoran
- noun a native or inhabitant of El Salvador
Salvadorean; Salvadorian.
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of El Salvador or its people
Salvadorean.
- Salvadoran coffee
- Salvadoran guerillas
- noun a native or inhabitant of El Salvador
- satirizes2/5
satirize
- verb ridicule with satire
lampoon; satirise.
- The writer satirized the politician's proposal
- verb ridicule with satire
- salmonellosis2/5
salmonellosis
- noun a kind of food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium
- noun a kind of food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium
- satirize2/5
satirize
- verb ridicule with satire
lampoon; satirise.
- The writer satirized the politician's proposal
- verb ridicule with satire
- saturnine2/5
saturnine
- adjective satellite bitter or scornful
- the face was saturnine and swarthy, and the sensual lips...twisted with disdain"- Oscar Wilde
- adjective satellite showing a brooding ill humor
dour; morose; sour; dark; glum; glowering; sullen; moody.
- a dark scowl
- the proverbially dour New England Puritan
- a glum, hopeless shrug
- he sat in moody silence
- a morose and unsociable manner
- a saturnine, almost misanthropic young genius"- Bruce Bliven
- a sour temper
- a sullen crowd
- adjective satellite bitter or scornful
- satirizing2/5
satirize
- verb ridicule with satire
lampoon; satirise.
- The writer satirized the politician's proposal
- verb ridicule with satire
- saucepans2/5
saucepan
- noun a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling
- noun a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling
- sarsaparilla2/5
sarsaparilla
- noun any of various prickly climbing plants of the tropical American genus Smilax having aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves
- noun carbonated drink flavored with an extract from sarsaparilla root or with birch oil and sassafras
- noun any of various prickly climbing plants of the tropical American genus Smilax having aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves
- sarcolemma2/5
sarcolemma
- noun an extensible membrane enclosing the contractile substance of a muscle fiber
- noun an extensible membrane enclosing the contractile substance of a muscle fiber
- salvageable2/5
salvageable
- adjective satellite capable of being saved from ruin
- their marriage was not salvageable
- adjective satellite capable of being saved from ruin
- sasquatch2/5
sasquatch
- noun large hairy humanoid creature said to live in wilderness areas of the United States and Canada
Bigfoot.
- noun large hairy humanoid creature said to live in wilderness areas of the United States and Canada
- sampan2/5
sampan
- noun an Asian skiff usually propelled by two oars
- noun an Asian skiff usually propelled by two oars
- sandier2/5
sandy
- adjective satellite of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
flaxen.
- flaxen locks
- adjective resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas
arenaceous; sandlike.
- arenaceous limestone
- arenaceous grasses
- adjective satellite of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
- sarcoid2/5
sarcoid
- adjective of or relating to or resembling flesh
fleshy.
- adjective of or relating to or resembling flesh
- salver2/5
salver
- noun a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver
- noun a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver
- saccharum2/5
saccharum
(Bot.) A genus of tall tropical grasses including the sugar cane.
- samia2/5
samia
- noun silkworm moths
genus Samia.
- noun silkworm moths
- salmi2/5
salmi
- noun ragout of game in a rich sauce
- noun ragout of game in a rich sauce
- satisfyingly2/5
satisfyingly
- adverb in a gratifying manner
gratifyingly.
- the performance was at a gratifyingly high level
- adverb in a gratifying manner
- saccule2/5
saccule
- noun a small sac or pouch (especially the smaller chamber of the membranous labyrinth)
sacculus.
- noun a small sac or pouch (especially the smaller chamber of the membranous labyrinth)
- sarda2/5
sarda
- noun bonitos
genus Sarda.
- noun bonitos
- salvelinus2/5
salvelinus
- noun brook trout
genus Salvelinus.
- noun brook trout
- sampans2/5
sampan
- noun an Asian skiff usually propelled by two oars
- noun an Asian skiff usually propelled by two oars
- sambar2/5
sambar
- noun a deer of southern Asia with antlers that have three tines
sambur; Cervus unicolor.
- noun a deer of southern Asia with antlers that have three tines
- salk2/5
salk
- noun United States virologist who developed the Salk vaccine that is injected against poliomyelitis (born 1914)
Jonas Salk; Jonas Edward Salk.
- noun United States virologist who developed the Salk vaccine that is injected against poliomyelitis (born 1914)
- salami2/5
salami
- noun highly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried
- noun highly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried
- salamis2/5
salami
- noun highly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried
- noun highly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried
- samara2/5
samara
- noun a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple
key fruit; key.
- noun a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple
- sardonically2/5
sardonically
- adverb in a sarcastic manner
sarcastically.
- `Ah, now we're getting at the truth,' he interposed sarcastically
- adverb in a sarcastic manner
- sawtooth2/5
sawtooth
- noun a serration on a saw blade
- noun a serration on a saw blade
- sandbar2/5
sandbar
- noun a bar of sand
sand bar.
- noun a bar of sand
- salix2/5
salix
(Bot.) (a) A genus of trees or shrubs including the willow, osier, and the like, growing usually in wet grounds. (b) A tree or shrub of any kind of willow.
- sandpiper2/5
sandpiper
- noun any of numerous usually small wading birds having a slender bill and piping call; closely related to the plovers
- noun any of numerous usually small wading birds having a slender bill and piping call; closely related to the plovers
- saran2/5
saran
- noun any of various thermoplastic resins used to make things
- noun any of various thermoplastic resins used to make things
- saccharine2/5
saccharine
- adjective satellite overly sweet
cloying; syrupy; treacly.
- adjective satellite overly sweet
- sandstorm2/5
sandstorm
- noun a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
sirocco; dust storm; duster.
- it was the kind of duster not experienced in years
- noun a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
- sapwood2/5
sapwood
- noun newly formed outer wood lying between the cambium and the heartwood of a tree or woody plant; usually light colored; active in water conduction
- noun newly formed outer wood lying between the cambium and the heartwood of a tree or woody plant; usually light colored; active in water conduction
- saguaro2/5
saguaro
- noun extremely large treelike cactus of desert regions of southwestern United States having a thick columnar sparsely branched trunk bearing white flowers and edible red pulpy fruit
sahuaro; Carnegiea gigantea.
- noun extremely large treelike cactus of desert regions of southwestern United States having a thick columnar sparsely branched trunk bearing white flowers and edible red pulpy fruit
- samovar2/5
samovar
- noun a metal urn with a spigot at the base; used in Russia to boil water for tea
- noun a metal urn with a spigot at the base; used in Russia to boil water for tea
- salmonids2/5
salmonid
- noun soft-finned fishes of cold and temperate waters
- noun soft-finned fishes of cold and temperate waters
- sandbars2/5
sandbar
- noun a bar of sand
sand bar.
- noun a bar of sand
- satirically2/5
satirically
- adverb in a satirical manner
- she spoke satirically
- adverb in a satirical manner
- sandbank2/5
sandbank
- noun a submerged bank of sand near a shore or in a river; can be exposed at low tide
- noun a submerged bank of sand near a shore or in a river; can be exposed at low tide
- saman2/5
saman
- noun large ornamental tropical American tree with bipinnate leaves and globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens and seed pods that are eaten by cattle
monkey pod; zamang; monkeypod; zaman; Albizia saman; rain tree.
- noun large ornamental tropical American tree with bipinnate leaves and globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens and seed pods that are eaten by cattle
- salmonid2/5
salmonid
- noun soft-finned fishes of cold and temperate waters
- noun soft-finned fishes of cold and temperate waters
- sandpipers2/5
sandpiper
- noun any of numerous usually small wading birds having a slender bill and piping call; closely related to the plovers
- noun any of numerous usually small wading birds having a slender bill and piping call; closely related to the plovers
- sango2/5
sango
- noun a trade language widely used in Chad
- noun a trade language widely used in Chad
- sandbanks2/5
sandbank
- noun a submerged bank of sand near a shore or in a river; can be exposed at low tide
- noun a submerged bank of sand near a shore or in a river; can be exposed at low tide
- sard2/5
sard
- noun a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony
sardine; sardius.
- noun a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony
- sambucus2/5
sambucus
(Bot.) A genus of shrubs and trees; the elder.
- sandstorms2/5
sandstorm
- noun a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
sirocco; dust storm; duster.
- it was the kind of duster not experienced in years
- noun a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
- sailfish2/5
sailfish
- noun a saltwater fish with lean flesh
- noun large pelagic game fish having an elongated upper jaw and long dorsal fin that resembles a sail
- noun a saltwater fish with lean flesh
- satsuma2/5
satsuma
- noun a variety of mandarin orange
satsuma tree.
- noun medium-sized largely seedless mandarin orange with thin smooth skin
- noun a variety of mandarin orange
- sargasso2/5
sargasso
- noun brown algae with rounded bladders forming dense floating masses in tropical Atlantic waters as in the Sargasso Sea
gulfweed; Sargassum bacciferum; sargassum.
- noun brown algae with rounded bladders forming dense floating masses in tropical Atlantic waters as in the Sargasso Sea
- sauter2/5
saute
- noun a dish of sauteed food
- verb fry briefly over high heat
- saute the onions
- noun a dish of sauteed food
- saponins2/5
saponin
- noun any of various plant glucosides that form soapy lathers when mixed and agitated with water; used in detergents and foaming agents and emulsifiers
- noun any of various plant glucosides that form soapy lathers when mixed and agitated with water; used in detergents and foaming agents and emulsifiers
- saquinavir2/5
saquinavir
- noun a weak protease inhibitor (trade name Invirase) used in treating HIV
Invirase.
- noun a weak protease inhibitor (trade name Invirase) used in treating HIV
- saponin2/5
saponin
- noun any of various plant glucosides that form soapy lathers when mixed and agitated with water; used in detergents and foaming agents and emulsifiers
- noun any of various plant glucosides that form soapy lathers when mixed and agitated with water; used in detergents and foaming agents and emulsifiers
- savin2/5
savin
- noun procumbent or spreading juniper
Juniperus sabina; dwarf juniper.
- noun procumbent or spreading juniper
- sauropods2/5
sauropod
- noun very large herbivorous dinosaur of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a small head a long neck and tail and five-toed limbs; largest known land animal
sauropod dinosaur.
- noun very large herbivorous dinosaur of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a small head a long neck and tail and five-toed limbs; largest known land animal
- satisfiable2/5
satisfiable
- adjective satellite capable of being sated
satiable.
- a satiable thirst
- a satiable appetite
- adjective satellite capable of being sated
- sativa2/5
sativa
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sahel
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sadr
(Bot.) A plant of the genus Ziziphus (Z. lotus ); -- so called by the Arabs of Barbary, who use its berries for food. SeeLotus (b) .
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- sais2/5
say
- noun the chance to speak
- let him have his say
- verb express in words
state; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- noun the chance to speak
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sacroiliac
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samos
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say
- noun the chance to speak
- let him have his say
- verb express in words
state; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- noun the chance to speak
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salicylic
(Chem.) Pertaining to, derived from, or designating, an acid formerly obtained by fusing salicin with potassium hydroxide, and now made in large quantities from phenol (carbolic acid) by the action of carbon dioxide on heated sodium phenolate. It is a white crystalline substance. It is used as an antiseptic, and in its salts in the treatment of rheumatism. Called also hydroxybenzoic acid .
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sankara
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sandor
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santi
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salve
- noun semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
unction; ointment; balm; unguent.
- noun anything that remedies or heals or soothes
- he needed a salve for his conscience
- noun semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
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saks
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saar
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saraswati
(Hind. Myth.) The sakti or wife of Brahma; the Hindoo goddess of learning, music, and poetry.
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sanctorum
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satis
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sandia
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sargon
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sakhalin
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sadhana
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sandro
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safeway
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saab
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safavid
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samiti
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- sallied2/5
sally
- noun witty remark
wisecrack; quip; crack.
- noun a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
sortie.
- noun witty remark
- sault2/5
salt
- noun a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
- noun white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food
common salt; table salt.
- noun a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
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santeria
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- saheb2/5
saheb
A respectful title or appelation given to Europeans of rank. India
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saiva
One of an important religious sect in India which regards Siva with peculiar veneration.
- sambo2/5
sambo
A colloquial or humorous appelation for a negro; sometimes, the offspring of a black person and a mulatto; a zambo. deprecatory and impolite
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sanctus
(Eccl.) A part of the Mass, or, in Protestant churches, a part of the communion service, of which the first words in Latin are Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus [Holy, holy, holy]; -- called also Tersanctus .
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sallust
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saya
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samkhya
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sabe
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sasanian
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satisfiability
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satan
- noun (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
Devil; Prince of Darkness; Lucifer; the Tempter; Beelzebub; Old Nick.
- noun (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
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samar
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salton
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saavedra
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salar
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saatchi
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salamon
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sativum
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sava
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sado
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savoy
- noun a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
- noun head of soft crinkly leaves
savoy cabbage.
- noun a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
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- sayest2/5
say
- noun the chance to speak
- let him have his say
- verb express in words
state; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- noun the chance to speak
- sastra2/5
sastra
Same as Shaster .
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sacro
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saco
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sattva
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salinization
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safe
- noun strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
- noun a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
- noun strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
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sakha
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sayyaf
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sarum
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- sark2/5
sark
A shirt. Scot.
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salma
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sankhya
A Hindoo system of philosophy which refers all things to soul and a rootless germ called prakriti, consisting of three elements, goodness, passion, and darkness. Whitworth.
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salvator
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sammie
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saic
(Naut.) A kind of ketch very common in the Levant, which has neither topgallant sail nor mizzen topsail.
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sarna
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sandhill
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saturable
Capable of being saturated; admitting of saturation. --Sat`u*ra*bil"i*ty n.
- sailer2/5
sailer
A sailor. R. Sir P. Sidney.
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saml
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saur
Soil; dirt; dirty water; urine from a cowhouse. Prov. Eng.
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salado
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saivism
The worship of Siva.
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santal
(Chem.) A colorless crystalline substance, isomeric with piperonal, but having weak acid properties. It is extracted from sandalwood.
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sagrada
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saxon
(a) One of a nation or people who formerly dwelt in the nothern part of Germany, and who, with other Teutonic tribes, invaded and conquered England in the fifth and sixth centuries. (b) Also used in the sense of Anglo-Saxon .(c) A native or inhabitant of modern Saxony.
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salm
Psalm. Obs. Piers plowman.
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sasa
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sanguinis
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sair
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salus
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saccular
Like a sac; sacciform.
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salafi
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sassanian
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samian
Of or pertaining to the island of Samos. Fill high the cup with Samian wine. Byreon.
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sarto
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sacer
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salta
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sativus
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sacralization
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sauve
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sarpanch
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sadi
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sanga
(Zoöl.) The Abyssinian ox ( Bos ∨ Bibos, Africanus ), noted for the great length of its horns. It has a hump on its back.
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sapa
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certain
- adjective satellite definite but not specified or identified
- set aside a certain sum each week
- to a certain degree
- certain breeds do not make good pets
- certain members have not paid their dues
- a certain popular teacher
- a certain Mrs. Jones
- adjective having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
sure.
- felt certain of success
- was sure (or certain) she had seen it
- was very sure in his beliefs
- sure of her friends
- adjective satellite definite but not specified or identified
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sasse
A sluice or lock, as in a river, to make it more navigable. Obs. Pepys.
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sabinus
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samp
An article of food consisting of maize broken or bruised, which is cooked by by boiling, and usually eaten with milk; coarse hominy.
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salto
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santal
(Chem.) A colorless crystalline substance, isomeric with piperonal, but having weak acid properties. It is extracted from sandalwood.
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savona
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saadi
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santer
See Saunter .
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sall
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salic
Of or pertaining to the Salian Franks, or to the Salic law so called. Also salique .
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sauf
Safe. Obs. haucer.
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salop
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sanct
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sation
A sowing or planting. Obs. Sir T. Browne.
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sare
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sabbatai
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saturnian
(Roman Myth.) Of or pertaining to Saturn, whose age or reign, from the mildness and wisdom of his government, is called the golden age.
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sarmatian
Of or pertaining to Sarmatia, or its inhabitants, the ancestors of the Russians und the Poles.
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sandcastle
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sacramentary
An ancient book of the Roman Catholic Church, written by Pope Gelasius, and revised, corrected, and abridged by St. Gregory, in which were contained the rites for Mass, the sacraments, the dedication of churches, and other ceremonies. There are several ancient books of the same kind in France and Germany.
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sarkin
(Physiol. Chem.) Same as Hypoxanthin .
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saiyid
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saracenic
Of or pertaining to the Saracens; "Saracenic music." Sir W. Scott.as, .Saracenic architecture
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sarre
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saft
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sadistically
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salient
- noun (military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy
- adjective satellite having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
striking; prominent; spectacular; outstanding.
- an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom
- a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book
- salient traits
- a spectacular rise in prices
- a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
- a striking resemblance between parent and child
- noun (military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy
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saceur
- noun commanding officer of ACE; NATO's senior military commander in Europe
Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
- noun commanding officer of ACE; NATO's senior military commander in Europe
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sax
- noun a Belgian maker of musical instruments who invented the saxophone (1814-1894)
Adolphe Sax.
- noun a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
saxophone.
- noun a Belgian maker of musical instruments who invented the saxophone (1814-1894)
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sacking
- noun coarse fabric used for bags or sacks
bagging.
- noun the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
dismissal; firing; sack; liberation; release; discharge; dismission.
- noun coarse fabric used for bags or sacks
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sayeret
- noun Israel's elite secret commando unit responsible for counterterrorist and top secret intelligence gathering and hostage rescue missions
Sayeret Matkal; Sayeret Mat'kal.
- noun Israel's elite secret commando unit responsible for counterterrorist and top secret intelligence gathering and hostage rescue missions
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saclant
- noun commanding officer of ACLANT; a general of the United States Army nominated by the President of the United States and approved by the North Atlantic Council
Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic.
- noun commanding officer of ACLANT; a general of the United States Army nominated by the President of the United States and approved by the North Atlantic Council
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sanitised
- adjective made sanitary
sanitized.
- verb make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
hygienise; sanitize; sanitise; hygienize.
- adjective made sanitary
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salmagundi
- noun a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
mixture; smorgasbord; variety; motley; miscellanea; mixed bag; miscellany; assortment; potpourri.
- a great assortment of cars was on display
- he had a variety of disorders
- a veritable smorgasbord of religions
- noun cooked meats and eggs and vegetables usually arranged in rows around the plate and dressed with a salad dressing
- noun a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
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sabaoth
Armies; hosts. Used twice in the English Bible, in the phrase "The Lord of Sabaoth."
- safeties1/5
safety
- noun the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
- insure the safety of the children
- the reciprocal of safety is risk
- noun a safe place
refuge.
- He ran to safety
- noun the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
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saxophonist
- noun a musician who plays the saxophone
saxist.
- noun a musician who plays the saxophone
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salvo
- noun an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs
- noun rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
fusillade; volley; burst.
- our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise
- noun an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs
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satiate
- verb fill to satisfaction
sate; replete; fill.
- I am sated
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
engorge; gormandize; gormandise; overgorge; glut; overeat; englut; stuff; ingurgitate; overindulge; gorge; scarf out; gourmandize; binge; pig out.
- She stuffed herself at the dinner
- The kids binged on ice cream
- verb fill to satisfaction
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sanatorium
- noun a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases
sanitarium; sanatarium.
- noun pejorative terms for an insane asylum
crazy house; cuckoo's nest; Bedlam; snake pit; loony bin; booby hatch; madhouse; nuthouse; funny farm; nut house; funny house.
- noun a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases
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sauce
- noun flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
- verb behave saucily or impudently towards
- noun flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
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sanitarium
- noun a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases
sanatarium; sanatorium.
- noun a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases
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sanitarium
- noun a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases
sanatarium; sanatorium.
- noun a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases
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sailplane
- noun aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces
glider.
- verb fly a plane without an engine
soar.
- noun aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces
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saponified
- adjective converted into soap
- saponified oils
- verb become converted into soap by being hydrolized into an acid and alcohol as a result of being treated with an alkali
saponify.
- the oil saponified
- adjective converted into soap
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sailplane
- noun aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces
glider.
- verb fly a plane without an engine
soar.
- noun aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces
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sanitise
- verb make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
hygienise; sanitize; hygienize.
- verb make less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable features
sanitize.
- sanitize a document before releasing it to the press
- sanitize history
- sanitize the language in a book
- verb make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
- sanitising1/5
sanitise
- verb make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
hygienise; sanitize; hygienize.
- verb make less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable features
sanitize.
- sanitize a document before releasing it to the press
- sanitize history
- sanitize the language in a book
- verb make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
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satiate
- verb fill to satisfaction
sate; replete; fill.
- I am sated
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
engorge; gormandize; gormandise; overgorge; glut; overeat; englut; stuff; ingurgitate; overindulge; gorge; scarf out; gourmandize; binge; pig out.
- She stuffed herself at the dinner
- The kids binged on ice cream
- verb fill to satisfaction
- sanitizes1/5
sanitize
- verb make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
hygienise; sanitise; hygienize.
- verb make less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable features
sanitise.
- sanitize a document before releasing it to the press
- sanitize history
- sanitize the language in a book
- verb make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
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saponify
- verb become converted into soap by being hydrolized into an acid and alcohol as a result of being treated with an alkali
- the oil saponified
- verb convert into soap by hydrolizing an ester into an acid and alcohol as a result of treating it with an alkali
- saponify oils and fats
- verb become converted into soap by being hydrolized into an acid and alcohol as a result of being treated with an alkali
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saddlery
- noun gear for a horse
tack; stable gear.
- noun workshop where a saddler works
- noun gear for a horse
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sabbat
- noun a midnight meeting of witches to practice witchcraft and sorcery; in the Middle Ages it was supposed to be a demonic orgy
witches' Sabbath.
- noun a midnight meeting of witches to practice witchcraft and sorcery; in the Middle Ages it was supposed to be a demonic orgy
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sabotage
- noun a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged
- verb destroy property or hinder normal operations
countermine; subvert; counteract; undermine; weaken.
- The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war
- noun a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged
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satchmo
- noun United States pioneering jazz trumpeter and bandleader (1900-1971)
Louis Armstrong; Armstrong.
- noun United States pioneering jazz trumpeter and bandleader (1900-1971)
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saul
- noun (Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
- noun (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
Saul of Tarsus; Paul the Apostle; Saint Paul; Apostle Paul; Apostle of the Gentiles; Paul; St. Paul.
- Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity
- noun (Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
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sanguineous
- adjective satellite accompanied by bloodshed
gory; sanguinary; slaughterous; butcherly.
- this bitter and sanguinary war
- adjective satellite accompanied by bloodshed
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sacerdotalism
- noun a belief that priests can act as mediators between human beings and God
- noun a belief that priests can act as mediators between human beings and God
- salaams1/5
salaam
- noun a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
- verb greet with a salaam
- noun a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
- sanctums1/5
sanctum
- noun a place of inviolable privacy
sanctum sanctorum.
- he withdrew to his sanctum sanctorum, where the children could never go
- noun a sacred place of pilgrimage
holy place; holy.
- noun a place of inviolable privacy
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salaam
- noun a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
- verb greet with a salaam
- noun a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
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satisfice
- verb decide on and pursue a course of action satisfying the minimum requirements to achieve a goal
satisfise.
- optimization requires processes that are more complex than those needed to merely satisfice
- verb decide on and pursue a course of action satisfying the minimum requirements to achieve a goal
- sating1/5
sate
- verb fill to satisfaction
satiate; replete; fill.
- I am sated
- verb fill to satisfaction
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salvation
- noun (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
redemption.
- noun a means of preserving from harm or unpleasantness
- tourism was their economic salvation
- they turned to individualism as their salvation
- noun (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
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sadness
- noun emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
unhappiness.
- noun the state of being sad
sorrow; sorrowfulness.
- she tired of his perpetual sadness
- noun emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
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savoyard
- noun a person who performs in the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan
- noun a resident of Savoy
- noun a person who performs in the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan
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safecracker
- noun a thief who breaks open safes to steal valuable contents
cracksman; safebreaker.
- noun a thief who breaks open safes to steal valuable contents
- salaat1/5
salaat
- noun the second pillar of Islam is prayer; a prescribed liturgy performed five times a day (preferably in a mosque) and oriented toward Mecca
salah; salaah; salat.
- noun the second pillar of Islam is prayer; a prescribed liturgy performed five times a day (preferably in a mosque) and oriented toward Mecca
- samurais1/5
samurai
- noun a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy
- noun feudal Japanese military aristocracy
- noun a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy
- sacristies1/5
sacristy
- noun a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held
vestry.
- noun a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held
- samsons1/5
samson
- noun (Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
- noun a large and strong and heavyset man
strapper; bruiser; bull.
- he was a bull of a man
- a thick-skinned bruiser ready to give as good as he got
- noun (Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
- sallows1/5
sallow
- noun any of several Old World shrubby broad-leaved willows having large catkins; some are important sources for tanbark and charcoal
- verb cause to become sallow
- The illness has sallowed her face
- noun any of several Old World shrubby broad-leaved willows having large catkins; some are important sources for tanbark and charcoal
- savoys1/5
savoy
- noun a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
- noun head of soft crinkly leaves
savoy cabbage.
- noun a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
- salaah1/5
salaah
- noun the second pillar of Islam is prayer; a prescribed liturgy performed five times a day (preferably in a mosque) and oriented toward Mecca
salaat; salah; salat.
- noun the second pillar of Islam is prayer; a prescribed liturgy performed five times a day (preferably in a mosque) and oriented toward Mecca
- saltating1/5
saltate
- verb move by saltation
- The sand grains are saltated by the wind
- verb leap or skip, often in dancing
- These fish swim with a saltating motion
- verb move by saltation
- saltings1/5
salting
- noun the act of adding salt to food
- verb add salt to
salt.
- noun the act of adding salt to food
- salaaming1/5
salaam
- noun a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
- verb greet with a salaam
- noun a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
- sanitate1/5
sanitate
- verb provide with sanitary facilities or appliances
- verb provide with sanitary facilities or appliances
- saltations1/5
saltation
- noun (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
- noun (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
- noun (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
- saluter1/5
saluter
- noun a person who greets
greeter; welcomer.
- the newcomers were met by smiling greeters
- noun a person who greets
- salvor1/5
salvor
- noun someone who salvages
salvager.
- noun someone who salvages
- sawhorses1/5
sawhorse
- noun a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
buck; horse; sawbuck.
- noun a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
- samarium1/5
samarium
- noun a grey lustrous metallic element of the rare earth group; is used in special alloys; occurs in monazite and bastnasite
atomic number 62; Sm.
- noun a grey lustrous metallic element of the rare earth group; is used in special alloys; occurs in monazite and bastnasite
- sandbagged1/5
sandbag
- noun a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
- verb treat harshly or unfairly
- noun a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
- saunters1/5
saunter
- noun a careless leisurely gait
- he walked with a kind of saunter as if he hadn't a care in the world
- noun a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
promenade; perambulation; amble; stroll.
- noun a careless leisurely gait
- sanitization1/5
sanitization
- noun making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing
sanitisation; sanitation.
- noun making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing
- sawhorse1/5
sawhorse
- noun a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
buck; horse; sawbuck.
- noun a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
- sandlot1/5
sandlot
- noun a vacant lot used by city boys to play games
- noun a vacant lot used by city boys to play games
- salters1/5
salter
- noun someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods
- noun someone who makes or deals in salt
salt merchant.
- noun someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods
- salesclerk1/5
salesclerk
- noun a salesperson in a store
shop clerk; clerk; shop assistant.
- noun a salesperson in a store
- sauteing1/5
sauteing
- noun cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
frying.
- verb fry briefly over high heat
saute.
- saute the onions
- noun cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
- sandpit1/5
sandpit
- noun a large pit in sandy ground from which sand is dug
- noun a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in
sandbox; sandpile.
- noun a large pit in sandy ground from which sand is dug
- sailmaker1/5
sailmaker
- noun a maker of sails
- noun a maker of sails
- sabbatarian1/5
sabbatarian
One who regards and keeps the seventh day of the week as holy, aggreeably to the letter of the fourth commandment in the Decalogue. ✍ There were Christians in the early church who held this opinion, and certain Christians, esp. the Seventh-day Baptists, hold it now.
- sanctities1/5
sanctity
- noun the quality of being holy
sanctitude; holiness.
- noun the quality of being holy
- saprophytes1/5
saprophyte
- noun an organism that feeds on dead organic matter especially a fungus or bacterium
saprophytic organism.
- noun an organism that feeds on dead organic matter especially a fungus or bacterium
- savageness1/5
savageness
- noun the property of being untamed and ferocious
savagery.
- the coastline is littered with testaments to the savageness of the waters
- a craving for barbaric splendor, for savagery and color and the throb of drums
- noun the property of being untamed and ferocious
- saltworks1/5
saltworks
- noun a plant where salt is produced commercially
- noun a plant where salt is produced commercially
- saddlers1/5
saddler
- noun a maker and repairer and seller of equipment for horses
- noun a maker and repairer and seller of equipment for horses
- satisfiers1/5
satisfier
- noun any agent capable of producing satisfaction
- noun any agent capable of producing satisfaction
- sambas1/5
samba
- noun large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood
obeche; arere; Triplochiton scleroxcylon; obechi.
- noun music composed for dancing the samba
- noun large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood
- savaging1/5
savage
- noun a member of an uncivilized people
barbarian.
- noun a cruelly rapacious person
beast; wolf; brute; wildcat.
- noun a member of an uncivilized people
- salines1/5
saline
- noun an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
saline solution.
- adjective satellite containing salt
- a saline substance
- salty tears
- noun an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
- sadducee1/5
sadducee
One of a sect among the ancient Jews, who denied the resurrection, a future state, and the existence of angels. --Sad`du*ce"an a.
- sapience1/5
sapience
- noun ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight
wisdom.
- noun ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight
- sacrificers1/5
sacrificer
- noun a religious person who offers up a sacrifice
- noun a religious person who offers up a sacrifice
- sashay1/5
sashay
- noun a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps
- noun (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
chasse.
- noun a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps
- salving1/5
salving
- adjective satellite having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
emollient; softening; demulcent.
- verb save from ruin, destruction, or harm
save; relieve; salvage; salve.
- adjective satellite having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
- sateen1/5
sateen
- noun a cotton fabric with a satiny finish
- noun a cotton fabric with a satiny finish
- sandboxes1/5
sandbox
- noun mold consisting of a box with sand shaped to mold metal
- noun a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in
sandpit; sandpile.
- noun mold consisting of a box with sand shaped to mold metal
- sashaying1/5
sashay
- noun a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps
- noun (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
chasse.
- noun a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps
- saltbox1/5
saltbox
- noun a type of house built in New England; has two stories in front and one behind
- noun a type of house built in New England; has two stories in front and one behind
- salafism1/5
salafism
- noun a militant group of extremist Sunnis who believe themselves the only correct interpreters of the Koran and consider moderate Muslims to be infidels; seek to convert all Muslims and to insure that its own fundamentalist version of Islam will dominate the world
Salafi movement.
- noun a militant group of extremist Sunnis who believe themselves the only correct interpreters of the Koran and consider moderate Muslims to be infidels; seek to convert all Muslims and to insure that its own fundamentalist version of Islam will dominate the world
- sabbatarians1/5
sabbatarian
- noun one who observes Saturday as the Sabbath (as in Judaism)
- adjective pertaining to the Sabbath and its observance
- noun one who observes Saturday as the Sabbath (as in Judaism)
- sakkara1/5
sakkara
- noun a town in northern Egypt; site of the oldest Egyptian pyramids
Saqqara; Saqqarah.
- noun a town in northern Egypt; site of the oldest Egyptian pyramids
- salesclerks1/5
salesclerk
- noun a salesperson in a store
shop clerk; clerk; shop assistant.
- noun a salesperson in a store
- sandbagging1/5
sandbag
- noun a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
- verb treat harshly or unfairly
- noun a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
- sandpile1/5
sandpile
- noun a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in
sandbox; sandpit.
- noun a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in
- saraband1/5
saraband
- noun music composed for dancing the saraband
- noun a stately court dance of the 17th and 18th centuries; in slow time
- noun music composed for dancing the saraband
- samite1/5
samite
- noun a heavy silk fabric (often woven with silver or gold threads); used to make clothing in the Middle Ages
- noun a heavy silk fabric (often woven with silver or gold threads); used to make clothing in the Middle Ages
- salability1/5
salability
- noun the quality of being salable or marketable
salableness.
- noun the quality of being salable or marketable
- saprophyte1/5
saprophyte
- noun an organism that feeds on dead organic matter especially a fungus or bacterium
saprophytic organism.
- noun an organism that feeds on dead organic matter especially a fungus or bacterium
- salutatorian1/5
salutatorian
- noun a graduating student with the second highest academic rank; may deliver the opening address at graduation exercises
salutatory speaker.
- noun a graduating student with the second highest academic rank; may deliver the opening address at graduation exercises
- samisen1/5
samisen
- noun a Japanese stringed instrument resembling a banjo with a long neck and three strings and a fretted fingerboard and a rectangular soundbox; played with a plectrum
shamisen.
- noun a Japanese stringed instrument resembling a banjo with a long neck and three strings and a fretted fingerboard and a rectangular soundbox; played with a plectrum
- salesroom1/5
salesroom
- noun an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed
showroom; saleroom.
- in Britain a showroom is called a salesroom
- noun an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed
- samis1/5
sami
- noun a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
Saame; Lapp; Saami; Lapplander; Same.
- noun the language of nomadic Lapps in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula
Saame; Lapp; Same; Saami.
- noun a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
- sauerbraten1/5
sauerbraten
- noun pot roast marinated several days in seasoned vinegar before cooking; usually served with potato dumplings
- noun pot roast marinated several days in seasoned vinegar before cooking; usually served with potato dumplings
- satisfier1/5
satisfier
- noun any agent capable of producing satisfaction
- noun any agent capable of producing satisfaction
- satisfactoriness1/5
satisfactoriness
- noun the quality of giving satisfaction sufficient to meet a demand or requirement
- noun the quality of giving satisfaction sufficient to meet a demand or requirement
- sacristans1/5
sacristan
- noun an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects
sexton.
- noun an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects
- saltcellar1/5
saltcellar
- noun a small container for holding salt at the dining table
- noun a small container for holding salt at the dining table
- sackbut1/5
sackbut
- noun a medieval musical instrument resembling a trombone
- noun a medieval musical instrument resembling a trombone
- saprobic1/5
saprobic
- adjective living in or being an environment rich in organic matter but lacking oxygen
- adjective living in or being an environment rich in organic matter but lacking oxygen
- savouries1/5
savoury
- noun either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
savory.
- noun an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
savory.
- noun either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
- samarang1/5
samarang
- noun a port city is southern Indonesia; located in northern Java
Semarang.
- noun a port city is southern Indonesia; located in northern Java
- sandlots1/5
sandlot
- noun a vacant lot used by city boys to play games
- noun a vacant lot used by city boys to play games
- sassing1/5
sassing
- noun an impudent or insolent rejoinder
sass; back talk; lip; mouth; backtalk.
- don't give me any of your sass
- verb answer back in an impudent or insolent manner;
sass.
- don't sass me!
- The teacher punished the students who were sassing all morning
- noun an impudent or insolent rejoinder
- sakis1/5
saki
- noun British writer of short stories (1870-1916)
H. H. Munro; Hector Hugh Munro; Munro.
- noun Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot
sake; rice beer.
- noun British writer of short stories (1870-1916)
- sames1/5
same
- noun a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
Saame; Lapp; Sami; Saami; Lapplander.
- noun the language of nomadic Lapps in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula
Saame; Lapp; Sami; Saami.
- noun a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
- sawbuck1/5
sawbuck
- noun a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
buck; sawhorse; horse.
- noun a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
- saintlike1/5
saintlike
- adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
saintly; angelic; sainted; beatific; angelical.
- angelic beneficence
- a beatific smile
- a saintly concern for his fellow men
- my sainted mother
- adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
- salvagers1/5
salvager
- noun someone who salvages
salvor.
- noun someone who salvages
- sadomasochist1/5
sadomasochist
- noun someone who enjoys both sadism and masochism
- noun someone who enjoys both sadism and masochism
- sadomasochists1/5
sadomasochist
- noun someone who enjoys both sadism and masochism
- noun someone who enjoys both sadism and masochism
- savories1/5
savory
- noun any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
- noun dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions
Micromeria juliana.
- noun any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
- saleroom1/5
saleroom
- noun an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed
salesroom; showroom.
- in Britain a showroom is called a salesroom
- noun an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed
- sandpits1/5
sandpit
- noun a large pit in sandy ground from which sand is dug
- noun a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in
sandbox; sandpile.
- noun a large pit in sandy ground from which sand is dug
- sabred1/5
sabre
- noun a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
saber.
- noun a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
cavalry sword; saber.
- noun a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
- sagamores1/5
sagamore
- noun a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief)
sachem.
- noun a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief)
- sashays1/5
sashay
- noun a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps
- noun (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
chasse.
- noun a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps
- saamis1/5
saami
- noun a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
Saame; Lapp; Sami; Lapplander; Same.
- noun the language of nomadic Lapps in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula
Saame; Lapp; Sami; Same.
- noun a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
- savageries1/5
savagery
- noun the property of being untamed and ferocious
savageness.
- the coastline is littered with testaments to the savageness of the waters
- a craving for barbaric splendor, for savagery and color and the throb of drums
- noun the trait of extreme cruelty
viciousness; ferociousness; brutality.
- noun the property of being untamed and ferocious
- sabins1/5
sabin
- noun a unit of acoustic absorption equivalent to the absorption by a square foot of a surface that absorbs all incident sound
- noun United States microbiologist (born in Poland) who developed the Sabin vaccine that is taken orally against poliomyelitis (born 1906)
Albert Sabin; Albert Bruce Sabin.
- noun a unit of acoustic absorption equivalent to the absorption by a square foot of a surface that absorbs all incident sound
- samenesses1/5
sameness
- noun the quality of being alike
- sameness of purpose kept them together
- noun the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
humdrum; monotony.
- he had never grown accustomed to the monotony of his work
- he was sick of the humdrum of his fellow prisoners
- he hated the sameness of the food the college served
- noun the quality of being alike
- saccos1/5
sacco
- noun United States anarchist (born in Italy) who with Bartolomeo Vanzetti was convicted of murder and in spite of world-wide protest was executed (1891-1927)
Nicola Sacco.
- noun United States anarchist (born in Italy) who with Bartolomeo Vanzetti was convicted of murder and in spite of world-wide protest was executed (1891-1927)
- sarcodina1/5
sarcodina
- noun characterized by the formation of pseudopods for locomotion and taking food: Actinopoda; Rhizopoda
class Sarcodina.
- noun characterized by the formation of pseudopods for locomotion and taking food: Actinopoda; Rhizopoda
- salesrooms1/5
salesroom
- noun an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed
showroom; saleroom.
- in Britain a showroom is called a salesroom
- noun an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed
- sanguines1/5
sanguine
- noun a blood-red color
- adjective satellite confidently optimistic and cheerful
- noun a blood-red color
- sautes1/5
saute
- noun a dish of sauteed food
- verb fry briefly over high heat
- saute the onions
- noun a dish of sauteed food
- sanitisation1/5
sanitisation
- noun making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing
sanitization; sanitation.
- noun making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing
- saddlecloth1/5
saddlecloth
- noun stable gear consisting of a blanket placed under the saddle
horse blanket; saddle blanket.
- noun stable gear consisting of a blanket placed under the saddle
- salvager1/5
salvager
- noun someone who salvages
salvor.
- noun someone who salvages
- sackbuts1/5
sackbut
- noun a medieval musical instrument resembling a trombone
- noun a medieval musical instrument resembling a trombone
- saprobes1/5
saprobe
- noun an organism that lives in and derives its nourishment from organic matter in stagnant or foul water
- noun an organism that lives in and derives its nourishment from organic matter in stagnant or foul water
- sassier1/5
sassy
- adjective satellite improperly forward or bold
saucy; impudent; wise; overbold; impertinent; fresh; smart.
- don't be fresh with me
- impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
- an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
- Don't get wise with me!
- adjective satellite improperly forward or bold
- salerooms1/5
saleroom
- noun an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed
salesroom; showroom.
- in Britain a showroom is called a salesroom
- noun an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed
- saltcellars1/5
saltcellar
- noun a small container for holding salt at the dining table
- noun a small container for holding salt at the dining table
- sandpiles1/5
sandpile
- noun a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in
sandbox; sandpit.
- noun a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in
- saqqarah1/5
saqqarah
- noun a town in northern Egypt; site of the oldest Egyptian pyramids
Sakkara; Saqqara.
- noun a town in northern Egypt; site of the oldest Egyptian pyramids
- sandblasted1/5
sandblast
- noun a blast of wind laden with sand
- verb grind with a sandblast
- sandblast the facade of the building
- noun a blast of wind laden with sand
- salesgirl1/5
salesgirl
- noun a woman salesperson
saleslady; saleswoman.
- noun a woman salesperson
- saccharide1/5
saccharide
- noun an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain
carbohydrate; sugar.
- noun an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain
- saccharides1/5
saccharide
- noun an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain
carbohydrate; sugar.
- noun an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain
- saleswomen1/5
saleswoman
- noun a woman salesperson
saleslady; salesgirl.
- noun a woman salesperson
- sardegna1/5
sardegna
- noun the Italian region on the island of Sardinia; the kingdom of Sardinia was the nucleus for uniting Italy during the 19th century
Sardinia.
- noun an island in the Mediterranean to the west of Italy
Sardinia.
- noun the Italian region on the island of Sardinia; the kingdom of Sardinia was the nucleus for uniting Italy during the 19th century
- sannyasi1/5
sannyasi
- noun a Hindu religious mendicant
sannyasin; sanyasi.
- noun a Hindu religious mendicant
- samnite1/5
samnite
- noun an Oscan-speaking member of an ancient people of Campania who clashed repeatedly with the early Romans
- noun an Oscan-speaking member of an ancient people of Campania who clashed repeatedly with the early Romans
- saltier1/5
salty
- adjective satellite engagingly stimulating or provocative
piquant.
- a piquant wit
- salty language
- adjective containing or filled with salt
- salt water
- adjective satellite engagingly stimulating or provocative
- sana'a1/5
sana'a
- noun the capital and largest city of Yemen; on the central plateau
Sanaa; Sana.
- noun the capital and largest city of Yemen; on the central plateau
- saleslady1/5
saleslady
- noun a woman salesperson
saleswoman; salesgirl.
- noun a woman salesperson
- salmonellae1/5
salmonella
- noun rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon
- noun rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon
- salmons1/5
salmon
- noun any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
- noun a tributary of the Snake River in Idaho
Salmon River.
- noun any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
- sanyasi1/5
sanyasi
- noun a Hindu religious mendicant
sannyasin; sannyasi.
- noun a Hindu religious mendicant
- sambre1/5
sambre
- noun a river in western Europe that rises in northern France and flows generally east into Belgium where it joins the Meuse at Namur
Sambre River.
- noun a river in western Europe that rises in northern France and flows generally east into Belgium where it joins the Meuse at Namur
- salsas1/5
salsa
- noun spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods
- noun spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods
- sabots1/5
sabot
- noun a shoe carved from a single block of wood
wooden shoe.
- noun footwear usually with wooden soles
geta; patten; clog.
- noun a shoe carved from a single block of wood
- saucily1/5
saucily
- adverb in an impudent or impertinent manner
pertly; impertinently; impudently; freshly.
- a lean, swarthy fellow was peering through the window, grinning impudently
- adverb in an impudent or impertinent manner
- saltbush1/5
saltbush
- noun any of various shrubby plants of the genus Atriplex that thrive in dry alkaline soil
- noun any of various shrubby plants of the genus Atriplex that thrive in dry alkaline soil
- salal1/5
salal
- noun small evergreen shrub of Pacific coast of North America having edible dark purple grape-sized berries
shallon; Gaultheria shallon.
- noun small evergreen shrub of Pacific coast of North America having edible dark purple grape-sized berries
- sannyasin1/5
sannyasin
- noun a Hindu religious mendicant
sannyasi; sanyasi.
- noun a Hindu religious mendicant
- samosas1/5
samosa
- noun small turnover of Indian origin filled with vegetables or meat and fried and served hot
- noun small turnover of Indian origin filled with vegetables or meat and fried and served hot
- sanest1/5
sane
- adjective mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
- appears to be completely sane
- adjective satellite marked by sound judgment
reasonable.
- sane nuclear policy
- adjective mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
- samoyed1/5
samoyed
- noun a Samoyedic-speaking person in northwestern Siberia
- noun the Uralic languages spoken by the Samoyed in northwestern Siberia
Samoyedic.
- noun a Samoyedic-speaking person in northwestern Siberia
- sarees1/5
saree
- noun a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body
sari.
- noun a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body
- samhitas1/5
- salian1/5
salian
Denoting a tribe of Franks who established themselves early in the fourth century on the river Sala [now Yssel]; Salic. --n. A Salian Frank.
- salivated1/5
salivate
- verb produce saliva
- We salivated when he described the great meal
- verb be envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about something
drool.
- She was salivating over the raise she anticipated
- verb produce saliva
- sangoma1/5
sangoma
- noun a traditional Zulu healer and respected elder
- noun a traditional Zulu healer and respected elder
- salwar1/5
salwar
- noun a pair of light loose trousers with a tight fit around the ankles; worn by women from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a kameez)
shalwar.
- noun a pair of light loose trousers with a tight fit around the ankles; worn by women from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a kameez)
- sagitta1/5
sagitta
- noun any arrowworm of the genus Sagitta
- noun a small constellation in the northern hemisphere between Cygnus and Aquila and crossed by the Milky Way
- noun any arrowworm of the genus Sagitta
- sardinians1/5
sardinian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Sardinia
- noun the Italian dialect spoken in Sardinia; sometimes considered a separate language with many loan words from Spanish
- noun a native or inhabitant of Sardinia
- sauks1/5
sauk
- noun a member of the Algonquian people formerly living in Wisconsin in the Fox River valley and on the shores of Green Bay
Sac.
- noun a member of the Algonquian people formerly living in Wisconsin in the Fox River valley and on the shores of Green Bay
- salpingectomy1/5
salpingectomy
- noun surgical removal of one or both Fallopian tubes
- noun surgical removal of one or both Fallopian tubes
- safranin1/5
safranin
- noun any of a class of chiefly red organic dyes
safranine; saffranine.
- noun any of a class of chiefly red organic dyes
- sannyasins1/5
sannyasin
- noun a Hindu religious mendicant
sannyasi; sanyasi.
- noun a Hindu religious mendicant
- sadducean1/5
sadducean
- adjective of or relating to the Sadducees
- adjective of or relating to the Sadducees
- samarcand1/5
samarcand
- noun city in southern Uzbekistan; Tamerlane's opulent capital in the 14th century
Samarkand.
- noun city in southern Uzbekistan; Tamerlane's opulent capital in the 14th century
- sackful1/5
sackful
- noun the quantity contained in a sack
sack.
- noun the quantity contained in a sack
- sambuca1/5
sambuca
- noun an Italian liqueur made with elderberries and flavored with licorice
- noun an Italian liqueur made with elderberries and flavored with licorice
- sawbones1/5
sawbones
- noun a physician who specializes in surgery
surgeon; operating surgeon.
- noun a physician who specializes in surgery
- sannyasis1/5
sannyasi
- noun a Hindu religious mendicant
sannyasin; sanyasi.
- noun a Hindu religious mendicant
- sapless1/5
sapless
- adjective satellite lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
weakly; weak; feeble; decrepit; infirm; rickety; debile.
- a feeble old woman
- her body looked sapless
- adjective satellite destitute of sap and other vital juices; dry
- the rats and roaches scurrying along the sapless planks"- Norman Mailer
- adjective satellite lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
- saltshaker1/5
saltshaker
- noun a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling salt
salt shaker.
- noun a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling salt
- samoyeds1/5
samoyed
- noun a Samoyedic-speaking person in northwestern Siberia
- noun the Uralic languages spoken by the Samoyed in northwestern Siberia
Samoyedic.
- noun a Samoyedic-speaking person in northwestern Siberia
- safeness1/5
safeness
- noun the quality of being safe
- noun the quality of being safe
- sapropel1/5
sapropel
- noun sludge (rich in organic matter) that accumulates at the bottom of lakes or oceans
- noun sludge (rich in organic matter) that accumulates at the bottom of lakes or oceans
- salesgirls1/5
salesgirl
- noun a woman salesperson
saleslady; saleswoman.
- noun a woman salesperson
- salmacis1/5
salmacis
- noun nymph who merged with Hermaphroditus to form one body
- noun nymph who merged with Hermaphroditus to form one body
- samosa1/5
samosa
- noun small turnover of Indian origin filled with vegetables or meat and fried and served hot
- noun small turnover of Indian origin filled with vegetables or meat and fried and served hot
- saccharose1/5
saccharose
- noun a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent
sucrose.
- noun a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent
- sauciness1/5
sauciness
- noun inappropriate playfulness
archness; perkiness; pertness; impertinence.
- noun inappropriate playfulness
- sawm1/5
sawm
- noun the third pillar of Islam is fasting (primarily during the month of Ramadan); Muslims abstain from food and drink and gambling and all sensuous pleasures from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan
- noun the third pillar of Islam is fasting (primarily during the month of Ramadan); Muslims abstain from food and drink and gambling and all sensuous pleasures from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan
- salutatory1/5
salutatory
- noun an opening or welcoming statement (especially one delivered at graduation exercises)
salutatory oration; salutatory address.
- noun an opening or welcoming statement (especially one delivered at graduation exercises)
- sabayon1/5
sabayon
- noun light foamy custard-like dessert served hot or chilled
zabaglione.
- noun light foamy custard-like dessert served hot or chilled
- saktism1/5
saktism
- noun a Hindu sect worshiping Shakti
Shaktism.
- noun worship of Shakti as the wife of Shiva
Shaktism.
- noun a Hindu sect worshiping Shakti
- satyric1/5
satyric
- adjective of or relating to or having the characteristics of a satyr
satyrical.
- this satyric old man pursues young girls
- adjective of or relating to or having the characteristics of a satyr
- sassed1/5
sass
- noun an impudent or insolent rejoinder
back talk; sassing; lip; mouth; backtalk.
- don't give me any of your sass
- noun a specialist regiment of the British army that is trained in commando techniques of warfare and used in clandestine operations (especially against terrorist groups)
SAS; Special Air Service.
- noun an impudent or insolent rejoinder
- saluki1/5
saluki
- noun old breed of tall swift keen-eyed hunting dogs resembling greyhounds; from Egypt and southwestern Asia
gazelle hound.
- noun old breed of tall swift keen-eyed hunting dogs resembling greyhounds; from Egypt and southwestern Asia
- savara1/5
savara
- noun a member of the Dravidian people living in southern India
- noun a Dravidian language spoken by the Savara in southeastern India (north of Madras)
- noun a member of the Dravidian people living in southern India
- sangomas1/5
sangoma
- noun a traditional Zulu healer and respected elder
- noun a traditional Zulu healer and respected elder
- sandblast1/5
sandblast
- noun a blast of wind laden with sand
- verb grind with a sandblast
- sandblast the facade of the building
- noun a blast of wind laden with sand
- satyriasis1/5
satyriasis
- noun abnormally intense sexual desire in men
- noun abnormally intense sexual desire in men
- sanative1/5
sanative
- adjective satellite tending to cure or restore to health
alterative; remedial; healing; curative; therapeutic.
- curative powers of herbal remedies
- her gentle healing hand
- remedial surgery
- a sanative environment of mountains and fresh air
- a therapeutic agent
- therapeutic diets
- adjective satellite tending to cure or restore to health
- sandglass1/5
sandglass
- noun timepiece in which the passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage
- noun timepiece in which the passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage
- sacrileges1/5
sacrilege
- noun blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
profanation; blasphemy; desecration.
- desecration of the Holy Sabbath
- noun blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
- sandpapered1/5
sandpaper
- noun stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand
emery paper.
- verb rub with sandpaper
sand.
- sandpaper the wooden surface
- noun stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand
- sajama1/5
sajama
- noun a mountain peak in the Andes in Bolivia (21,391 feet high)
- noun a mountain peak in the Andes in Bolivia (21,391 feet high)
- sauceboat1/5
sauceboat
- noun a dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce
gravy holder; boat; gravy boat.
- noun a dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce
- salivates1/5
salivate
- verb produce saliva
- We salivated when he described the great meal
- verb be envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about something
drool.
- She was salivating over the raise she anticipated
- verb produce saliva
- sallowness1/5
sallowness
- noun a sickly yellowish skin color
- noun a sickly yellowish skin color
- salaciousness1/5
salaciousness
- noun the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
obscenity; salacity; bawdiness; lewdness.
- noun the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
- saddlebow1/5
saddlebow
- noun handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle
pommel.
- noun handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle
- sarcenet1/5
sarcenet
- noun a fine soft silk fabric often used for linings
sarsenet.
- noun a fine soft silk fabric often used for linings
- sangaree1/5
sangaree
- noun sweetened red wine and orange or lemon juice with soda water
sangria.
- noun sweetened red wine and orange or lemon juice with soda water
- saunterer1/5
saunterer
- noun someone who walks at a leisurely pace
stroller; ambler.
- noun someone who walks at a leisurely pace
- sanguinity1/5
sanguinity
- noun feeling sanguine; optimistically cheerful and confident
sanguineness.
- noun feeling sanguine; optimistically cheerful and confident
- sapropels1/5
sapropel
- noun sludge (rich in organic matter) that accumulates at the bottom of lakes or oceans
- noun sludge (rich in organic matter) that accumulates at the bottom of lakes or oceans
- sapphirine1/5
sapphirine
- noun a rare light blue or green mineral; consists of aluminum and magnesium silicate and occurs as small grains in some metamorphic rocks
- adjective made of or resembling sapphire
- noun a rare light blue or green mineral; consists of aluminum and magnesium silicate and occurs as small grains in some metamorphic rocks
- saliences1/5
salience
- noun the state of being salient
saliency; strikingness.
- noun the state of being salient
- saltiest1/5
salty
- adjective satellite engagingly stimulating or provocative
piquant.
- a piquant wit
- salty language
- adjective containing or filled with salt
- salt water
- adjective satellite engagingly stimulating or provocative
- sagest1/5
sage
- noun a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
- noun aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc
- noun a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
- satyrical1/5
satyrical
- adjective of or relating to or having the characteristics of a satyr
satyric.
- this satyric old man pursues young girls
- adjective of or relating to or having the characteristics of a satyr
- satoris1/5
satori
- noun (Zen Buddhism) a state of sudden spiritual enlightenment
- noun (Zen Buddhism) a state of sudden spiritual enlightenment
- saliencies1/5
saliency
- noun the state of being salient
strikingness; salience.
- noun the state of being salient
- sandpapering1/5
sandpaper
- noun stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand
emery paper.
- verb rub with sandpaper
sand.
- sandpaper the wooden surface
- noun stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand
- sargents1/5
sargent
- noun United States painter (born in Italy) known for his society portraits (1856-1925)
John Singer Sargent.
- noun United States painter (born in Italy) known for his society portraits (1856-1925)
- salesladies1/5
saleslady
- noun a woman salesperson
saleswoman; salesgirl.
- noun a woman salesperson
- salmonellas1/5
salmonella
- noun rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon
- noun rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon
- salpinx1/5
salpinx
- noun a tube in the uterus or the ear
- noun a tube in the uterus or the ear
- salians1/5
salian
- noun a member of the tribe of Franks who settled in the Netherlands in the 4th century AD
Salian Frank.
- noun a member of the tribe of Franks who settled in the Netherlands in the 4th century AD
- saltwort1/5
saltwort
- noun bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
Salsola soda; kelpwort; kali; barilla; Salsola kali; glasswort.
- noun low-growing strong-smelling coastal shrub of warm parts of the New World having unisexual flowers in conelike spikes and thick succulent leaves
Batis maritima.
- noun bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
- sanies1/5
sanies
- noun a fluid product of inflammation
festering; suppuration; purulence; ichor; pus.
- noun a fluid product of inflammation
- salukis1/5
saluki
- noun old breed of tall swift keen-eyed hunting dogs resembling greyhounds; from Egypt and southwestern Asia
gazelle hound.
- noun old breed of tall swift keen-eyed hunting dogs resembling greyhounds; from Egypt and southwestern Asia
- sackfuls1/5
sackful
- noun the quantity contained in a sack
sack.
- noun the quantity contained in a sack
- satang1/5
satang
- noun 100 satangs equal 1 baht in Thailand
- noun 100 satangs equal 1 baht in Thailand
- sayda1/5
sayda
- noun the main city of ancient Phoenicia
Sidon; Saida.
- noun the main city of ancient Phoenicia
- saging1/5
sag
- noun a shape that sags
droop.
- there was a sag in the chair seat
- verb droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
flag; swag; droop.
- noun a shape that sags
- sanely1/5
sanely
- adverb with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
reasonably; sensibly.
- he acted sensibly in the crisis
- speak more sanely about these affairs
- acted quite reasonably
- adverb in a sane or lucid manner
- she is behaving rather sanely these days even though we know she is schizophrenic
- adverb with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
- sauternes1/5
sauterne
- noun semisweet golden-colored table or dessert wine from around Bordeaux in France; similar wine from California
Sauternes.
- noun semisweet golden-colored table or dessert wine from around Bordeaux in France; similar wine from California
- satirised1/5
satirise
- verb ridicule with satire
lampoon; satirize.
- The writer satirized the politician's proposal
- verb ridicule with satire
- saltire1/5
saltire
- noun a cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length
St. Andrew's cross.
- noun a cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length
- saxifrage1/5
saxifrage
- noun any of various plants of the genus Saxifraga
rockfoil; breakstone.
- noun any of various plants of the genus Saxifraga
- sawfly1/5
sawfly
- noun insect whose female has a saw-like ovipositor for inserting eggs into the leaf or stem tissue of a host plant
- noun insect whose female has a saw-like ovipositor for inserting eggs into the leaf or stem tissue of a host plant
- sarazen1/5
sarazen
- noun United States golfer who was first to win all four major golf tournaments (1902-1999)
Gene Sarazen.
- noun United States golfer who was first to win all four major golf tournaments (1902-1999)
- salubrity1/5
salubrity
- noun the quality of being salubrious and invigorating
salubriousness.
- noun the quality of being salubrious and invigorating
- sabal1/5
sabal
(Bot.) A genus of palm trees including the palmetto of the Southern United States.
- salamandra1/5
salamandra
- noun type genus of the Salamandridae
genus Salamandra.
- noun type genus of the Salamandridae
- sandfly1/5
sandfly
- noun any of various small dipterous flies; bloodsucking females can transmit sandfly fever and leishmaniasis
Phlebotomus papatasii; sand fly.
- noun any of various small dipterous flies; bloodsucking females can transmit sandfly fever and leishmaniasis
- sagaciously1/5
sagaciously
- adverb in a shrewd manner
sapiently; astutely; shrewdly; acutely.
- he invested his fortune astutely
- he was acutely insightful
- adverb in a shrewd manner
- salsify1/5
salsify
- noun edible root of the salsify plant
oyster plant.
- noun Mediterranean biennial herb with long-stemmed heads of purple ray flowers and milky sap and long edible root; naturalized throughout United States
Tragopogon porrifolius; oyster plant; vegetable oyster.
- noun edible root of the salsify plant
- sawan1/5
sawan
- noun the fifth month of the Hindu calendar
Sravana.
- noun the fifth month of the Hindu calendar
- saimiri1/5
saimiri
- noun squirrel monkeys
genus Saimiri.
- noun squirrel monkeys
- saxitoxin1/5
saxitoxin
- noun a powerful neurotoxin produced by certain dinoflagellates found in red tides; it can accumulate in mollusks that feed on the dinoflagellates and cause food poisoning to humans
- noun a powerful neurotoxin produced by certain dinoflagellates found in red tides; it can accumulate in mollusks that feed on the dinoflagellates and cause food poisoning to humans
- samphire1/5
samphire
- noun fleshy maritime plant having fleshy stems with rudimentary scalelike leaves and small spikes of minute flowers; formerly used in making glass
Salicornia europaea; glasswort.
- noun fleshy maritime plant having fleshy stems with rudimentary scalelike leaves and small spikes of minute flowers; formerly used in making glass
- sandflies1/5
sandfly
- noun any of various small dipterous flies; bloodsucking females can transmit sandfly fever and leishmaniasis
Phlebotomus papatasii; sand fly.
- noun any of various small dipterous flies; bloodsucking females can transmit sandfly fever and leishmaniasis
- satinwood1/5
satinwood
- noun West Indian tree with smooth lustrous and slightly oily wood
Zanthoxylum flavum; West Indian satinwood.
- noun hard yellowish wood of a satinwood tree having a satiny luster; used for fine cabinetwork and tools
- noun West Indian tree with smooth lustrous and slightly oily wood
- sangs1/5
sang
- noun North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
American ginseng; Panax quinquefolius.
- verb deliver by singing
sing.
- Sing Christmas carols
- noun North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
- sawflies1/5
sawfly
- noun insect whose female has a saw-like ovipositor for inserting eggs into the leaf or stem tissue of a host plant
- noun insect whose female has a saw-like ovipositor for inserting eggs into the leaf or stem tissue of a host plant
- sarcoptes1/5
sarcoptes
- noun type genus of the family Sarcoptidae: itch mites
genus Sarcoptes.
- noun type genus of the family Sarcoptidae: itch mites
- saprolite1/5
saprolite
- noun a deposit of clay and disintegrating rock that is found in its original place
- noun a deposit of clay and disintegrating rock that is found in its original place
- sarracenia1/5
sarracenia
(Bot.) A genus of American perrenial herbs growing in bogs; the American pitcher plant. ✍ They have hollow pitcher-shaped or tubular leaves, and solitary flowers with an umbrella-shaped style. Sarracenia purpurea , the sidesaddle flower, is common at the North;S. flava ,rubra ,Drummondii ,variolaris , andpsittacina are Southern species. All are insectivorous, catching and drowning insects in their curious leaves. SeeIllust . of Sidesaddle flower, underSidesaddle .
- saclike1/5
saclike
- adjective satellite shaped like a pouch
pouchlike; bursiform; pouch-shaped.
- adjective satellite shaped like a pouch
- salvadorean1/5
salvadorean
- noun a native or inhabitant of El Salvador
Salvadoran; Salvadorian.
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of El Salvador or its people
Salvadoran.
- Salvadoran coffee
- Salvadoran guerillas
- noun a native or inhabitant of El Salvador
- salvinia1/5
salvinia
- noun type genus of the Salviniaceae: water ferns
genus Salvinia.
- noun type genus of the Salviniaceae: water ferns
- sagittaria1/5
sagittaria
- noun genus of aquatic herbs of temperate and tropical regions having sagittate or hastate leaves and white scapose flowers
genus Sagittaria.
- noun genus of aquatic herbs of temperate and tropical regions having sagittate or hastate leaves and white scapose flowers
- sapodilla1/5
sapodilla
- noun large tropical American evergreen yielding chicle gum and edible fruit; sometimes placed in genus Achras
sapodilla tree; Achras zapota; Manilkara zapota.
- noun tropical fruit with a rough brownish skin and very sweet brownish pulp
sapota; sapodilla plum.
- noun large tropical American evergreen yielding chicle gum and edible fruit; sometimes placed in genus Achras
- sarcocystis1/5
sarcocystis
- noun chief genus of the order Sarcosporidia
genus Sarcocystis.
- noun chief genus of the order Sarcosporidia
- sacculus1/5
sacculus
- noun a small sac or pouch (especially the smaller chamber of the membranous labyrinth)
saccule.
- noun a small sac or pouch (especially the smaller chamber of the membranous labyrinth)
- saturnia1/5
saturnia
- noun type genus of the Saturniidae: emperor moth
genus Saturnia.
- noun type genus of the Saturniidae: emperor moth
- savitar1/5
savitar
- noun an important Hindu god; the sun in its life-giving aspect
- noun an important Hindu god; the sun in its life-giving aspect
- sauria1/5
sauria
(Zoöl.) A division of Reptilia formerly established to include the Lacertilia, Crocodilia, Dinosauria, and other groups. By some writers the name is restricted to the Lacertilia.
- salvias1/5
salvia
- noun any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb
sage.
- noun any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb
- salvers1/5
salver
- noun a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver
- noun a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver
- satirising1/5
satirise
- verb ridicule with satire
lampoon; satirize.
- The writer satirized the politician's proposal
- verb ridicule with satire
- satirise1/5
satirise
- verb ridicule with satire
lampoon; satirize.
- The writer satirized the politician's proposal
- verb ridicule with satire
- salmonidae1/5
salmonidae
- noun salmon and trout
family Salmonidae.
- noun salmon and trout
- sapindaceae1/5
sapindaceae
- noun chiefly tropical New and Old World deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs bearing leathery drupes with yellow translucent flesh; most plants produce toxic saponins
soapberry family; family Sapindaceae.
- noun chiefly tropical New and Old World deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs bearing leathery drupes with yellow translucent flesh; most plants produce toxic saponins
- sapotaceae1/5
sapotaceae
- noun tropical trees or shrubs with milky juice and often edible fleshy fruit
sapodilla family; family Sapotaceae.
- noun tropical trees or shrubs with milky juice and often edible fleshy fruit
- sainfoin1/5
sainfoin
- noun Eurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods; naturalized in Britain and North America grasslands on calcareous soils; important forage crop and source of honey in Britain
holy clover; esparcet; Onobrychis viciaefolia; sanfoin; Onobrychis viciifolia.
- noun Eurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods; naturalized in Britain and North America grasslands on calcareous soils; important forage crop and source of honey in Britain
- satirises1/5
satirise
- verb ridicule with satire
lampoon; satirize.
- The writer satirized the politician's proposal
- verb ridicule with satire
- sauterne1/5
sauterne
A white wine made in the district of sauterne, France.
- salvadorian1/5
salvadorian
- noun a native or inhabitant of El Salvador
Salvadorean; Salvadoran.
- noun a native or inhabitant of El Salvador
- sassenach1/5
sassenach
A Saxon; an Englishman; a Lowlander. Celtic Sir W. Scott.
- salvadora1/5
salvadora
- noun genus of evergreen trees or shrubs; fruit is a drupe; grows in Africa through Arabia to India and China
genus Salvadora.
- noun genus of evergreen trees or shrubs; fruit is a drupe; grows in Africa through Arabia to India and China
- saleratus1/5
saleratus
- noun a white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid
baking soda; sodium bicarbonate; sodium hydrogen carbonate; bicarbonate of soda.
- noun a white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid
- sacrilegiously1/5
sacrilegiously
- adverb in a sacrilegious manner
- adverb in a sacrilegious manner
- sabras1/5
- 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
- salps1/5
salp
- noun minute floating marine tunicate having a transparent body with an opening at each end
salpa.
- noun minute floating marine tunicate having a transparent body with an opening at each end
- sapota1/5
sapota
- noun tropical fruit with a rough brownish skin and very sweet brownish pulp
sapodilla plum; sapodilla.
- noun tropical fruit with a rough brownish skin and very sweet brownish pulp
- sarcophaga1/5
sarcophaga
(Zoöl.) A suborder of carnivorous and insectivorous marsupials including the dasyures and the opossums.
- sardina1/5
sardina
- noun pilchards
genus Sardinia; genus Sardina.
- noun pilchards
- saprolegnia1/5
saprolegnia
- noun aquatic fungi growing chiefly on plant debris and animal remains
genus Saprolegnia.
- noun aquatic fungi growing chiefly on plant debris and animal remains
- sapote1/5
sapote
- noun tropical American tree having wood like mahogany and sweet edible egg-shaped fruit; in some classifications placed in the genus Calocarpum
Pouteria zapota; Calocarpum zapota; marmalade tree; mammee.
- noun brown oval fruit flesh makes excellent sherbet
mammee; marmalade plum.
- noun tropical American tree having wood like mahogany and sweet edible egg-shaped fruit; in some classifications placed in the genus Calocarpum
- sacque1/5
sacque
- noun a woman's full loose hiplength jacket
sack.
- noun a woman's full loose hiplength jacket
- sabbatic1/5
sabbatic
- adjective of or relating to the Sabbath
sabbatical.
- Friday is a sabbatical day for Muslims
- adjective of or relating to the Sabbath
- saxifrages1/5
saxifrage
- noun any of various plants of the genus Saxifraga
rockfoil; breakstone.
- noun any of various plants of the genus Saxifraga
- salp1/5
salp
- noun minute floating marine tunicate having a transparent body with an opening at each end
salpa.
- noun minute floating marine tunicate having a transparent body with an opening at each end
- sapid1/5
sapid
- adjective satellite full of flavor
flavoursome; flavorsome; flavorful; saporous; flavourous; flavourful; flavorous.
- adjective satellite full of flavor
- saurischia1/5
saurischia
- noun extinct terrestrial reptiles: theropods (carnivorous); sauropods (herbivorous)
order Saurischia.
- noun extinct terrestrial reptiles: theropods (carnivorous); sauropods (herbivorous)
- saxicola1/5
saxicola
- noun Old World chats
genus Saxicola.
- noun Old World chats
- sapphism1/5
sapphism
- noun female homosexuality
lesbianism.
- noun female homosexuality
- saccules1/5
saccule
- noun a small sac or pouch (especially the smaller chamber of the membranous labyrinth)
sacculus.
- noun a small sac or pouch (especially the smaller chamber of the membranous labyrinth)
- salaciously1/5
salaciously
- adverb in a lascivious manner
lasciviously.
- adverb in a lascivious manner
- sarape1/5
sarape
- noun a long brightly colored shawl; worn mainly by Mexican men
serape.
- noun a long brightly colored shawl; worn mainly by Mexican men
- sambur1/5
sambur
- noun a deer of southern Asia with antlers that have three tines
Cervus unicolor; sambar.
- noun a deer of southern Asia with antlers that have three tines
- saucepot1/5
saucepot
- noun a cooking pot that has handles on either side and tight fitting lid; used for stewing or boiling
- noun a cooking pot that has handles on either side and tight fitting lid; used for stewing or boiling
- saturniidae1/5
saturniidae
- noun important and widely distributed family of moths including some of the largest insects known
family Saturniidae.
- noun important and widely distributed family of moths including some of the largest insects known
- santees1/5
santee
- noun a member of the eastern branch of the Sioux
Santee Dakota; Santee Sioux; Eastern Sioux.
- noun the Siouan language spoken by the Santee
- noun a member of the eastern branch of the Sioux
- sardinops1/5
sardinops
- noun pilchards
genus Sardinops.
- noun pilchards
- sapindus1/5
sapindus
(Bot.) A genus of tropical and subtropical trees with pinnate leaves and panicled flowers. The fruits of some species are used instead of soap, and their round black seeds are made into necklaces.
- sandwort1/5
sandwort
- noun loosely matted plant with moss-like foliage studded with tiny starry four-petaled white blossoms; mountains of central and southern Europe
Moehringia mucosa.
- noun low-growing herb having clusters of small white four-petaled flowers
Moehringia lateriflora.
- noun loosely matted plant with moss-like foliage studded with tiny starry four-petaled white blossoms; mountains of central and southern Europe
- sazerac1/5
sazerac
- noun a cocktail made with bourbon with bitters and Pernod and sugar served with lemon peel
- noun a cocktail made with bourbon with bitters and Pernod and sugar served with lemon peel
- sandarac1/5
sandarac
- noun durable fragrant wood; used in building (as in the roof of the cathedral at Cordova, Spain)
citronwood.
- noun a brittle and faintly aromatic translucent resin used in varnishes
sandarach.
- noun durable fragrant wood; used in building (as in the roof of the cathedral at Cordova, Spain)
- saltish1/5
saltish
- adjective satellite somewhat salty
- adjective satellite somewhat salty
- salpa1/5
salpa
- noun minute floating marine tunicate having a transparent body with an opening at each end
salp.
- noun minute floating marine tunicate having a transparent body with an opening at each end
- sandpapery1/5
sandpapery
- adjective satellite having the abrasive texture of sandpaper
- adjective satellite having the abrasive texture of sandpaper
- sawpit1/5
sawpit
- noun a pit over which lumber is positioned to be sawed by two men with a long two-handed saw
- noun a pit over which lumber is positioned to be sawed by two men with a long two-handed saw
- saharans1/5
saharan
- noun a Nilo-Saharan language spoken in parts of Chad
- adjective of or relating to or located in the Sahara Desert
- noun a Nilo-Saharan language spoken in parts of Chad
- samekh1/5
samekh
- noun the 15th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
- noun the 15th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
- salamandridae1/5
salamandridae
- noun salamanders
family Salamandridae.
- noun salamanders
- satyagrahas1/5
satyagraha
- noun the form of nonviolent resistance initiated in India by Mahatma Gandhi in order to oppose British rule and to hasten political reforms
- noun the form of nonviolent resistance initiated in India by Mahatma Gandhi in order to oppose British rule and to hasten political reforms
- saprophagous1/5
saprophagous
- adjective satellite (of certain animals) feeding on dead or decaying animal matter
saprozoic.
- adjective satellite (of certain animals) feeding on dead or decaying animal matter
- sarapes1/5
sarape
- noun a long brightly colored shawl; worn mainly by Mexican men
serape.
- noun a long brightly colored shawl; worn mainly by Mexican men
- sauropoda1/5
sauropoda
(Paleon.) An extinct order of herbivorous dinosaurs having the feet of a saurian type, instead of birdlike, as they are in many dinosaurs. It includes the Largest Known land animals, belonging to Brontosaurus, Camarasaurus, and alied genera. See Illustration in Appendix.
- samiel1/5
samiel
- noun a violent hot sand-laden wind on the deserts of Arabia and North Africa
simoon; simoom.
- noun a violent hot sand-laden wind on the deserts of Arabia and North Africa
- sandblaster1/5
sandblaster
- noun a tool that throws out a blast of steam laden with sand; used to clean or grind hard surfaces
- noun a tool that throws out a blast of steam laden with sand; used to clean or grind hard surfaces
- saprolites1/5
saprolite
- noun a deposit of clay and disintegrating rock that is found in its original place
- noun a deposit of clay and disintegrating rock that is found in its original place
- sagittate1/5
sagittate
- adjective satellite (of a leaf shape) like an arrow head without flaring base lobes
arrow-shaped; sagittiform.
- adjective satellite (of a leaf shape) like an arrow head without flaring base lobes
- sauromalus1/5
sauromalus
- noun chuckwallas
genus Sauromalus.
- noun chuckwallas
- salvadoreans1/5
salvadorean
- noun a native or inhabitant of El Salvador
Salvadoran; Salvadorian.
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of El Salvador or its people
Salvadoran.
- Salvadoran coffee
- Salvadoran guerillas
- noun a native or inhabitant of El Salvador
- saxatile1/5
saxatile
- adjective growing on or living among rocks
saxicolous; saxicoline.
- adjective growing on or living among rocks
- samaras1/5
samara
- noun a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple
key fruit; key.
- noun a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple
- saiga1/5
saiga
- noun goat-like antelope of central Eurasia having a stubby nose like a proboscis
Saiga tatarica.
- noun goat-like antelope of central Eurasia having a stubby nose like a proboscis
- savarin1/5
savarin
- noun a sponge cake baked in a ring mold
- noun a sponge cake baked in a ring mold
- saurian1/5
saurian
- noun any of various reptiles of the suborder Sauria which includes lizards; in former classifications included also the crocodiles and dinosaurs
- adjective of or relating to lizards
lacertilian.
- noun any of various reptiles of the suborder Sauria which includes lizards; in former classifications included also the crocodiles and dinosaurs
- salade1/5
salade
- noun a light medieval helmet with a slit for vision
sallet.
- noun a light medieval helmet with a slit for vision
- sarcolemmal1/5
sarcolemmal
- adjective of or relating to the sarcolemma
- adjective of or relating to the sarcolemma
- salai1/5
salai
- noun East Indian tree yielding a resin used medicinally and burned as incense
Boswellia serrata.
- noun East Indian tree yielding a resin used medicinally and burned as incense
- saxifraga1/5
saxifraga
(Bot.) A genus of exogenous polypetalous plants, embracing about one hundred and eighty species. See Saxifrage .
- samen1/5
saman
- noun large ornamental tropical American tree with bipinnate leaves and globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens and seed pods that are eaten by cattle
monkey pod; zamang; monkeypod; zaman; Albizia saman; rain tree.
- noun large ornamental tropical American tree with bipinnate leaves and globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens and seed pods that are eaten by cattle
- saltines1/5
saltine
- noun a cracker sprinkled with salt before baking
- noun a cracker sprinkled with salt before baking
- saltine1/5
saltine
- noun a cracker sprinkled with salt before baking
- noun a cracker sprinkled with salt before baking
- sarcoplasm1/5
sarcoplasm
- noun the cytoplasm of a striated muscle fiber
- noun the cytoplasm of a striated muscle fiber
- salishan1/5
salishan
- noun a family of Mosan language spoken in northwestern United States and western Canada
Salish.
- noun a family of Mosan language spoken in northwestern United States and western Canada
- salicornia1/5
salicornia
- noun glassworts
genus Salicornia.
- noun glassworts
- sanctimony1/5
sanctimony
- noun the quality of being hypocritically devout
sanctimoniousness.
- noun the quality of being hypocritically devout
- sanguinaria1/5
sanguinaria
(Bot.) A genus of plants of the Poppy family. ✍ Sanguinaria Canadensis , or bloodroot, is the only species. It has a perennial rootstock, which sends up a few roundish lobed leaves and solitary white blossoms in early spring. SeeBloodroot .
- saguaros1/5
saguaro
- noun extremely large treelike cactus of desert regions of southwestern United States having a thick columnar sparsely branched trunk bearing white flowers and edible red pulpy fruit
sahuaro; Carnegiea gigantea.
- noun extremely large treelike cactus of desert regions of southwestern United States having a thick columnar sparsely branched trunk bearing white flowers and edible red pulpy fruit
- salsola1/5
salsola
(Bot.) A genus of plants including the glasswort. See Glasswort .
- saponaria1/5
saponaria
- noun mostly perennial Old World herbs
genus Saponaria.
- noun mostly perennial Old World herbs
- santolina1/5
santolina
- noun genus of Mediterranean subshrubs with rayless flower heads
genus Santolina.
- noun genus of Mediterranean subshrubs with rayless flower heads
- sallet1/5
sallet
- noun a light medieval helmet with a slit for vision
salade.
- noun a light medieval helmet with a slit for vision
- santalum1/5
santalum
(Bot.) A genus of trees with entire opposite leaves and small apetalous flowers. There are less than a dozen species, occuring from India to Australia and the Pacific Islands. See Sandalwood .
- sanctimoniously1/5
sanctimoniously
- adverb in a sanctimonious manner
self-righteously.
- she was sanctimoniously criticizing everybody
- adverb in a sanctimonious manner
- salicaceae1/5
salicaceae
- noun two genera of trees or shrubs having hairy catkins: Salix; Populus
willow family; family Salicaceae.
- noun two genera of trees or shrubs having hairy catkins: Salix; Populus
- samovars1/5
samovar
- noun a metal urn with a spigot at the base; used in Russia to boil water for tea
- noun a metal urn with a spigot at the base; used in Russia to boil water for tea
- sardius1/5
sardius
- noun a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony
sardine; sard.
- noun a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony
- sarcosine1/5
sarcosine
- noun a sweetish crystalline amino acid
- noun a sweetish crystalline amino acid
- sanctimoniousness1/5
sanctimoniousness
- noun the quality of being hypocritically devout
sanctimony.
- noun the quality of being hypocritically devout
- saxifragaceae1/5
saxifragaceae
- noun a large and diverse family of evergreen or deciduous herbs; widely distributed in northern temperate and cold regions; sometimes includes genera of the family Hydrangeaceae
family Saxifragaceae; saxifrage family.
- noun a large and diverse family of evergreen or deciduous herbs; widely distributed in northern temperate and cold regions; sometimes includes genera of the family Hydrangeaceae
- saury1/5
saury
- noun slender long-beaked fish of temperate Atlantic waters
billfish; Scomberesox saurus.
- noun slender long-beaked fish of temperate Atlantic waters
- saltpans1/5
saltpan
- noun a shallow basin in a desert region; contains salt and gypsum that was deposited by an evaporated salt lake
- noun a shallow basin in a desert region; contains salt and gypsum that was deposited by an evaporated salt lake
- saussurea1/5
saussurea
- noun genus of herbs of temperate and cool regions of Eurasia
genus Saussurea.
- noun genus of herbs of temperate and cool regions of Eurasia
- sangay1/5
sangay
- noun an inactive volcano in the Andes in central Ecuador; last erupted in 1946
- noun an inactive volcano in the Andes in central Ecuador; last erupted in 1946
- satureja1/5
satureja
- noun savory
Satureia; genus Satureja; genus Satureia.
- noun savory
- sards1/5
sard
- noun a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony
sardine; sardius.
- noun a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony
- samoyedic1/5
samoyedic
- noun the Uralic languages spoken by the Samoyed in northwestern Siberia
Samoyed.
- noun the Uralic languages spoken by the Samoyed in northwestern Siberia
- salol1/5
salol
- noun a white powder with a pleasant taste and odor; used to absorb light in sun tan lotions or as a preservative or an antiseptic or a coating for pills in which the medicine is intended for enteric release
phenyl salicylate.
- noun a white powder with a pleasant taste and odor; used to absorb light in sun tan lotions or as a preservative or an antiseptic or a coating for pills in which the medicine is intended for enteric release
- sansevieria1/5
sansevieria
- noun grown as a houseplant for its mottled fleshy sword-shaped leaves or as a source of fiber
bowstring hemp.
- noun grown as a houseplant for its mottled fleshy sword-shaped leaves or as a source of fiber
- saintpaulia1/5
saintpaulia
- noun east African herb with nodding flowers; widely cultivated
genus Saintpaulia.
- noun east African herb with nodding flowers; widely cultivated
- samans1/5
saman
- noun large ornamental tropical American tree with bipinnate leaves and globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens and seed pods that are eaten by cattle
monkey pod; zamang; monkeypod; zaman; Albizia saman; rain tree.
- noun large ornamental tropical American tree with bipinnate leaves and globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens and seed pods that are eaten by cattle
- sagina1/5
sagina
- noun small low-growing annual or perennial herbs of temperate and cool regions
genus Sagina.
- noun small low-growing annual or perennial herbs of temperate and cool regions
- sanicula1/5
sanicula
- noun chiefly American herbs: sanicle
genus Sanicula.
- noun chiefly American herbs: sanicle
- sandbur1/5
sandbur
- noun grass of the eastern United States and tropical America having spikelets enclosed in prickly burs
field sandbur; Cenchrus tribuloides; sandspur.
- noun grass of the eastern United States and tropical America having spikelets enclosed in prickly burs
- saltpan1/5
saltpan
- noun a shallow basin in a desert region; contains salt and gypsum that was deposited by an evaporated salt lake
- noun a shallow basin in a desert region; contains salt and gypsum that was deposited by an evaporated salt lake
- sallets1/5
sallet
- noun a light medieval helmet with a slit for vision
salade.
- noun a light medieval helmet with a slit for vision
- santalaceae1/5
santalaceae
- noun chiefly tropical herbs or shrubs or trees bearing nuts or one-seeded fruit
sandalwood family; family Santalaceae.
- noun chiefly tropical herbs or shrubs or trees bearing nuts or one-seeded fruit
- sabertoothed1/5
sabertoothed
- adjective satellite having teeth that resemble sabers
sabre-toothed; saber-toothed.
- a saber-toothed tiger
- adjective satellite having teeth that resemble sabers
- sacculated1/5
sacculated
- adjective formed with or having saclike expansions
sacculate.
- the alimentary tract is partially sacculated
- adjective formed with or having saclike expansions
- sargassum1/5
sargassum
- noun brown algae with rounded bladders forming dense floating masses in tropical Atlantic waters as in the Sargasso Sea
gulfweed; Sargassum bacciferum; sargasso.
- noun brown algae with rounded bladders forming dense floating masses in tropical Atlantic waters as in the Sargasso Sea
- sardonyx1/5
sardonyx
- noun an onyx characterized by parallel layers of sard and a different colored mineral
- noun an onyx characterized by parallel layers of sard and a different colored mineral
- saurians1/5
saurian
- noun any of various reptiles of the suborder Sauria which includes lizards; in former classifications included also the crocodiles and dinosaurs
- adjective of or relating to lizards
lacertilian.
- noun any of various reptiles of the suborder Sauria which includes lizards; in former classifications included also the crocodiles and dinosaurs
- sapsucker1/5
sapsucker
- noun small American woodpecker that feeds on sap from e.g. apple and maple trees
- noun small American woodpecker that feeds on sap from e.g. apple and maple trees
- sawfish1/5
sawfish
- noun primitive ray with sharp teeth on each edge of a long flattened snout
- noun primitive ray with sharp teeth on each edge of a long flattened snout
- sanderling1/5
sanderling
- noun small sandpiper that breeds in the Arctic and migrates southward along sandy coasts in most of world
Crocethia alba.
- noun small sandpiper that breeds in the Arctic and migrates southward along sandy coasts in most of world
- sabellian1/5
sabellian
Pertaining to the doctrines or tenets of Sabellius. See Sabellian , n.
- sandgrouse1/5
sandgrouse
- noun pigeon-like bird of arid regions of the Old World having long pointed wings and tail and precocial downy young
sand grouse.
- noun pigeon-like bird of arid regions of the Old World having long pointed wings and tail and precocial downy young
- sapsuckers1/5
sapsucker
- noun small American woodpecker that feeds on sap from e.g. apple and maple trees
- noun small American woodpecker that feeds on sap from e.g. apple and maple trees
- sanderlings1/5
sanderling
- noun small sandpiper that breeds in the Arctic and migrates southward along sandy coasts in most of world
Crocethia alba.
- noun small sandpiper that breeds in the Arctic and migrates southward along sandy coasts in most of world
- sabertooth1/5
sabertooth
- noun any of many extinct cats of the Old and New Worlds having long swordlike upper canine teeth; from the Oligocene through the Pleistocene
saber-toothed tiger.
- noun any of many extinct cats of the Old and New Worlds having long swordlike upper canine teeth; from the Oligocene through the Pleistocene
- sabellians1/5
sabellian
- noun an extinct Osco-Umbrian language of ancient Italy that survives only in a few inscriptions
- noun an extinct Osco-Umbrian language of ancient Italy that survives only in a few inscriptions
- sarafem1/5
sarafem
- noun a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain
fluoxetine hydrocholoride; Prozac; fluoxetine.
- noun a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain
- saurischians1/5
saurischian
- noun herbivorous or carnivorous dinosaur having a three-pronged pelvis like that of a crocodile
saurischian dinosaur.
- noun herbivorous or carnivorous dinosaur having a three-pronged pelvis like that of a crocodile
- saurischian1/5
saurischian
- noun herbivorous or carnivorous dinosaur having a three-pronged pelvis like that of a crocodile
saurischian dinosaur.
- noun herbivorous or carnivorous dinosaur having a three-pronged pelvis like that of a crocodile
- satsumas1/5
satsuma
- noun a variety of mandarin orange
satsuma tree.
- noun medium-sized largely seedless mandarin orange with thin smooth skin
- noun a variety of mandarin orange
- saurel1/5
saurel
- noun large elongated compressed food fish of the Atlantic waters of Europe
Trachurus trachurus; horse mackerel.
- noun a California food fish
Spanish mackerel; jack mackerel; Trachurus symmetricus; horse mackerel.
- noun large elongated compressed food fish of the Atlantic waters of Europe
- sauropod1/5
sauropod
- noun very large herbivorous dinosaur of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a small head a long neck and tail and five-toed limbs; largest known land animal
sauropod dinosaur.
- noun very large herbivorous dinosaur of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a small head a long neck and tail and five-toed limbs; largest known land animal
- salmonberry1/5
salmonberry
- noun creeping raspberry of north temperate regions with yellow or orange berries
bakeapple; Rubus chamaemorus; dwarf mulberry; cloudberry; baked-apple berry.
- noun white-flowered raspberry of western North America and northern Mexico with thimble-shaped orange berries
Rubus parviflorus; salmon berry; thimbleberry.
- noun creeping raspberry of north temperate regions with yellow or orange berries
- salmonberries1/5
salmonberry
- noun creeping raspberry of north temperate regions with yellow or orange berries
bakeapple; Rubus chamaemorus; dwarf mulberry; cloudberry; baked-apple berry.
- noun white-flowered raspberry of western North America and northern Mexico with thimble-shaped orange berries
Rubus parviflorus; salmon berry; thimbleberry.
- noun creeping raspberry of north temperate regions with yellow or orange berries
- savins1/5
savin
- noun procumbent or spreading juniper
Juniperus sabina; dwarf juniper.
- noun procumbent or spreading juniper
- sandaled1/5
sandaled
- adjective satellite shod with sandals
sandalled.
- adjective satellite shod with sandals
- sandalled1/5
sandalled
- adjective satellite shod with sandals
sandaled.
- adjective satellite shod with sandals
- satiable1/5
satiable
- adjective satellite capable of being sated
satisfiable.
- a satiable thirst
- a satiable appetite
- adjective satellite capable of being sated
- sassanid1/5
sassanid
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- saggy1/5
saggy
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- sarangi1/5
- sart1/5
sart
An assart, or clearing. Obs. Bailey.
- sardanapalus1/5
- sadhaka1/5
sadhaka
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- satay1/5
satay
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- sarabande1/5
- sardars1/5
- saj1/5
- sardou1/5
- sacralized1/5
sacralized
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- sask1/5
sask
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- sabana1/5
- sancerre1/5
- saundra1/5
saundra
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- saharanpur1/5
- samskara1/5
samskara
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- sanhedrim1/5
sanhedrim
(Jewish Antiq.) the great council of the Jews, which consisted of seventy members, to whom the high priest was added. It had jurisdiction of religious matters.
- sarmatians1/5
sarmatian
Of or pertaining to Sarmatia, or its inhabitants, the ancestors of the Russians und the Poles.
- salesian1/5
salesian
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- sants1/5
sants
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- sacramentally1/5
sacramental
- adjective of or relating to or involving a sacrament
- adjective of or relating to or involving a sacrament
- sacramentality1/5
- samgha1/5
samgha
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- saut1/5
saut
An assault. Obs.
- sayan1/5
sayan
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- sacrificially1/5
sacrificial
- adjective used in or connected with a sacrifice
- sacrificial lamb
- adjective used in or connected with a sacrifice
- sashing1/5
sash
- noun a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
window sash.
- noun a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
girdle; cincture; waistband; waistcloth.
- noun a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
- saros1/5
saros
(Astron) A Chaldean astronomical period or cycle, the length of which has been variously estimated from 3,600 years to 3,600 days, or a little short of 10 years. Brande & C.A length of time (6535.82 days, or 18 years 11.32 days, assuming 4 leap years in that interval), after which the eclipses of the sun repeat their pattern, but are shifted 120° west..
- saltman1/5
- sallee1/5
- sanatoria1/5
sanatoria
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- sains1/5
- satrapy1/5
satrapy
The government or jurisdiction of a satrap; a principality. Milton.
- sals1/5
sal
(Bot.) An East Indian timber tree ( Shorea robusta ), much used for building purposes. It is of a light brown color, close-grained, and durable.Written also saul .
- salween1/5
salween
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- samvat1/5
- sarrazin1/5
- sabir1/5
- saeculum1/5
- sanitizer1/5
sanitize
- verb make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
hygienise; sanitise; hygienize.
- verb make less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable features
sanitise.
- sanitize a document before releasing it to the press
- sanitize history
- sanitize the language in a book
- verb make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
- saltatory1/5
saltatory
Leaping or dancing; having the power of, or used in, leaping or dancing. J. Ross.
- sattvic1/5
- sansei1/5
sansei
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- sabes1/5
- sapo1/5
sapo
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- sanjak1/5
sanjak
A district or a subvision of a vilayet. Turkey
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- sallying1/5
sally
- noun witty remark
wisecrack; quip; crack.
- noun a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
sortie.
- noun witty remark
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sangfroid
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salvationist
An evangelist, a member, or a recruit, of the Salvation Army.
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- sapor1/5
sapor
Power of affecting the organs of taste; savor; flavor; taste. There is some sapor in all aliments. Sir T. Browne.
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- sabean1/5
sabean
Same as Sabian .
- sayyids1/5
- samsaric1/5
- saxonism1/5
saxonism
An idiom of the Saxon or Anglo-Saxon language. T. Warton.
- sandakan1/5
- salvationists1/5
salvationist
An evangelist, a member, or a recruit, of the Salvation Army.
- sambhogakaya1/5
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- saker1/5
sake
- noun a reason for wanting something done
interest.
- for your sake
- died for the sake of his country
- in the interest of safety
- in the common interest
- noun Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot
rice beer; saki.
- noun a reason for wanting something done
- sarney1/5
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santero
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satrapy
The government or jurisdiction of a satrap; a principality. Milton.
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sasanid
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- sarsen1/5
sarsen
One of the large sandstone blocks scattered over the English chalk downs; -- called also Eng.sarsen stone , andDruid stone .
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sarcomatous
(Med.) Of or pertaining to sarcoma; resembling sarcoma.
- sarasin1/5
- sacker1/5
sack
- noun a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
carrier bag; poke; paper bag.
- noun an enclosed space
sac; pocket; pouch.
- the trapped miners found a pocket of air
- noun a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
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samsonite
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samsun
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sambal
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- sanes1/5
sane
- adjective mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
- appears to be completely sane
- adjective satellite marked by sound judgment
reasonable.
- sane nuclear policy
- adjective mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
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- sarcomatoid1/5
- saliently1/5
salient
- noun (military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy
- adjective satellite having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
striking; prominent; spectacular; outstanding.
- an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom
- a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book
- salient traits
- a spectacular rise in prices
- a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
- a striking resemblance between parent and child
- noun (military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy
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saluda
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sabkha
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saron
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sanguinea
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salafist
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sanitarian
Of or pertaining to health, or the laws of health; sanitary.
- sabella1/5
sabella
(Zoöl.) A genus of tubiculous annelids having a circle of plumose gills around head.
- saxatilis1/5
saxatilis
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- saule1/5
saule
A hired mourner at a funeral. Scot. Sir W. Scott.
- sarra1/5
sarra
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satyagrahi
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- sanctifier1/5
sanctify
- verb render holy by means of religious rites
bless; consecrate; hallow.
- verb make pure or free from sin or guilt
purge; purify.
- he left the monastery purified
- verb render holy by means of religious rites
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saloonkeeper
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- salame1/5
salame
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- saine1/5
sane
- adjective mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
- appears to be completely sane
- adjective satellite marked by sound judgment
reasonable.
- sane nuclear policy
- adjective mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
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- saltern1/5
saltern
A building or place where salt is made by boiling or by evaporation; salt works.
- sacramentals1/5
sacramental
- adjective of or relating to or involving a sacrament
- adjective of or relating to or involving a sacrament
- sayable1/5
sayable
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- sandcastles1/5
sandcastles
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saum
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salicin
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- sanka1/5
sanka
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- sawer1/5
saw
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
proverb; byword; adage.
- noun hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
- sarrasine1/5
sarrasine
(Fort.) A portcullis, or herse. Written also sarasin .
- sarod1/5
sarod
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- san'a1/5
san'a
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- sabs1/5
sabs
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- saite1/5
saite
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- sacramentalism1/5
sacramentalism
The doctrine and use of sacraments; attashment of excessive importance to sacraments.
- salesians1/5
- sarson1/5
- sanwa1/5
sanwa
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- sanzio1/5
sanzio
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- saan1/5
saan
(Ethnol.) Same as Bushmen .
- saronic1/5
saronic
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- saidst1/5
- sairy1/5
- sapin1/5
sapin
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- saudade1/5
saudade
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safelight
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- saecula1/5
saecula
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sarvepalli
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- sarcomeric1/5
- sabian1/5
sabian
Of or pertaining to Saba in Arabia, celebrated for producing aromatic plants.
- sapidus1/5
sapidus
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- sabbatarianism1/5
sabbatarianism
The tenets of Sabbatarians. Bp. Ward. (1673).
- saivas1/5
saiva
One of an important religious sect in India which regards Siva with peculiar veneration.
- sankha1/5
sankha
A chank shell ( Turbinella pyrum ); also, a shell bracelet or necklace made in India from the chank shell.
- salom1/5
salom
An apartment for the reception of company; hence, in the plural, faschionable parties; circles of fashionable society.
- saraf1/5
saraf
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- samians1/5
samian
Of or pertaining to the island of Samos. Fill high the cup with Samian wine. Byreon.
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savinien
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- sarn1/5
sarn
A pavement or stepping-stone. Prov. Eng. Johnson.
- sannie1/5
- sacrist1/5
sacrist
A sacristan; also, a person retained in a cathedral to copy out music for the choir, and take care of the books.
- samoset1/5
samoset
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- salvational1/5
salvational
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- sabaean1/5
sabaean
Same as Sabianism .
- saccharification1/5
saccharification
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- santy1/5
- sassanids1/5
- sansar1/5
sansar
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- satura1/5
satura
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- samek1/5
samek
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- sacralizing1/5
sacralizing
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- saumon1/5
- santon1/5
santon
A Turkish saint; a kind of dervish, regarded by the people as a saint: also, a hermit.
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- sawers1/5
sawers
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- sasan1/5
sasan
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salicaria
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- sanitarian1/5
sanitarian
Of or pertaining to health, or the laws of health; sanitary.
- salination1/5
salination
The act of washing with salt water. R. & Obs.. Greenhill.
- sabellianism1/5
sabellianism
(Eccl.) The doctrines or tenets of Sabellius. See Sabellian , n.
- sanidine1/5
sanidine
(Min.) A variety of orthoclase feldspar common in certain eruptive rocks, as trachyte; -- called also glassy feldspar .
- saintship1/5
saintship
The character or qualities of a saint.
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- sassanians1/5
- savagism1/5
savagism
The state of being savage; the state of rude, uncivilized men, or of men in their native wildness and rudeness.
- sangreal1/5
sangreal
See Holy Grail , underGrail .
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- sangar1/5
sangar
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sagittarian
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- sailers1/5
sailor
- noun any member of a ship's crew
crewman.
- noun a serviceman in the navy
bluejacket; navy man; sailor boy.
- noun any member of a ship's crew
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sapele
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- sanit1/5
sanit
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- sawt1/5
sawt
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- satanas1/5
- sauvegarde1/5
sauvegarde
(Zoöl.) The monitor.
- sarrasin1/5
sarrasin
(Fort.) A portcullis, or herse. Written also sarasin .
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sahiba
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sacralize
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sanitorium
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- sallier1/5
sally
- noun witty remark
wisecrack; quip; crack.
- noun a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
sortie.
- noun witty remark
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- sailorman1/5
sailorman
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saggar
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saltness
The quality or state of being salt, or state of being salt, or impregnated with salt; salt taste; as, the .saltness of sea water
- sarco1/5
sarco
A combining form from Gr. , , flesh; as, .sarco phagous, flesh-eating;sarco logy
- sashed1/5
sash
- noun a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
window sash.
- noun a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
girdle; cincture; waistband; waistcloth.
- noun a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
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salada
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saunt
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salmoides
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sartorial
- adjective of or relating to the sartorius muscle
- adjective of or relating to a tailor or to tailoring
- adjective of or relating to the sartorius muscle
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satyendra
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sangley
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sardana
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- sayst1/5
say
- noun the chance to speak
- let him have his say
- verb express in words
state; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- noun the chance to speak
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saving
- noun an act of economizing; reduction in cost
economy.
- it was a small economy to walk to work every day
- there was a saving of 50 cents
- noun recovery or preservation from loss or danger
delivery; rescue; deliverance.
- work is the deliverance of mankind
- a surgeon's job is the saving of lives
- noun an act of economizing; reduction in cost
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sagger
A pot or case of fire clay, in which fine stoneware is inclosed while baking in the kiln; a segga.
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- salue1/5
salve
- noun semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
unction; ointment; balm; unguent.
- noun anything that remedies or heals or soothes
- he needed a salve for his conscience
- noun semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
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saturnalian
Of or pertaining to the Saturnalia.
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- samaan1/5
- sangu1/5
sangu
(Zoöl.) The Abyssinian ox ( Bos ∨ Bibos, Africanus ), noted for the great length of its horns. It has a hump on its back.
- saids1/5
said
- adjective satellite being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
aforesaid; aforementioned.
- works of all the aforementioned authors
- said party has denied the charges
- verb express in words
state; say; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- adjective satellite being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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sanglant
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saltern
A building or place where salt is made by boiling or by evaporation; salt works.
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sanko
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sarsa
Sarsaparilla. Written also sarza .
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- saithe1/5
say
- noun the chance to speak
- let him have his say
- verb express in words
state; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- noun the chance to speak
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sanguineum
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- saturator1/5
saturator
One who, or that which, saturates.
- sardan1/5
sardan
(Zoöl.) A sardine. Obs.
- sagger1/5
sag
- noun a shape that sags
droop.
- there was a sag in the chair seat
- verb droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
flag; swag; droop.
- noun a shape that sags
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saurus
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- samel1/5
samel
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- salet1/5
salet
Salad. Obs. Shak.
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sandpainting
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satanical
Of or pertaining to Satan; having the qualities of Satan; resembling Satan; extremely malicious or wicked; devilish; infernal. "Satanic strength." "Satanic host." Milton.Detest the slander which, with a Satanic smile, exults over the character it has ruined. Dr. T. Dwight.
--Sa*tan"ic*al*ly , adv. --Sa*tan"ic*al*ness , n.
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sackman
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saddletree
The frame of a saddle. For saddletree scarce reached had he, His journey to begin. Cowper.
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santera
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- sauger1/5
sauger
(Zoöl.) An American fresh-water food fish ( Stizostedion Canadense ); -- called alsogray pike ,blue pike ,hornfish ,land pike ,sand pike ,pickering , andpickerel .
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sanhita
A collection of vedic hymns, songs, or verses, forming the first part of each Veda.
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sacramentary
An ancient book of the Roman Catholic Church, written by Pope Gelasius, and revised, corrected, and abridged by St. Gregory, in which were contained the rites for Mass, the sacraments, the dedication of churches, and other ceremonies. There are several ancient books of the same kind in France and Germany.
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sacrarium
A sort of family chapel in the houses of the Romans, devoted to a special divinity.
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sabbatian
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sansa
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sagittal
- adjective satellite located in a plane that is parallel to the central plane of the sagittal suture
- adjective satellite located in a plane that is parallel to the central plane of the sagittal suture
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saim
Lard; grease. Scot. & Prov. Eng.
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sanguine
- noun a blood-red color
- adjective satellite confidently optimistic and cheerful
- noun a blood-red color
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saccharina
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sarsen
One of the large sandstone blocks scattered over the English chalk downs; -- called also Eng.sarsen stone , andDruid stone .
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sarmatia
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sarcina
(Biol.) A genus of bacteria found in various organic fluids, especially in those those of the stomach, associated with certain diseases. The individual organisms undergo division along two perpendicular partitions, so that multiplication takes place in two directions, giving groups of four cubical cells. Also used adjectively; as, a .sarcina micrococcus; asarcina group
- sambos1/5
sambo
A colloquial or humorous appelation for a negro; sometimes, the offspring of a black person and a mulatto; a zambo. deprecatory and impolite
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sanai
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sanskritist
One versed in Sanskrit.
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sanguisorba
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salinized
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sapan
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sandre
(Zoöl.) A Russian fish ( Lucioperca sandre ) which yields a valuable oil, called sandre oil, used in the preparation of caviare.
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sawbwa
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sagum
(Rom. Antiq.) The military cloak of the Roman soldiers.
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santonin
(Chem.) A white crystalline substance having a bitter taste, extracted from the buds of levant wormseed and used as an anthelmintic. It occassions a peculiar temporary color blindness, causing objects to appear as if seen through a yellow glass.
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sasine
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sailboards
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savine
(Bot.) (a) A coniferous shrub ( Juniperus Sabina ) of Western Asia, occasionally found also in the northern parts of the United States and in British America. It is a compact bush, with dark-colored foliage, and produces small berries having a glaucous bloom. Its bitter, acrid tops are sometimes used in medicine for gout, amenorrhoea, etc.(b) The North American red cedar ( Juniperus Virginiana .)
- saponite1/5
saponite
(Min.) A hydrous silicate of magnesia and aluminia. It occurs in soft, soapy, amorphous masses, filling veins in serpentine and cavities in trap rock.
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sailboard
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sandemanian
(Eccl. Hist.) A follower of Robert Sandeman, a Scotch sectary of the eighteenth century. See Glassite .
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saccharinum
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sailboarding
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sapientum
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sacrificial
- adjective used in or connected with a sacrifice
- sacrificial lamb
- adjective used in or connected with a sacrifice
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saip
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savvy
- noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
apprehension; discernment; understanding.
- he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
- verb get the meaning of something
grok; apprehend; dig; comprehend; grasp; compass; get the picture.
- Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
- noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
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sawlog
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sansi
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sacket
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sapphic
- adjective satellite of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman
lesbian.
- adjective satellite a meter used by Sappho and named after her
- adjective satellite of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman
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sansculotte
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saltless
Destitute of salt; insipid.
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saker
(Zoöl.) (a) A falcon ( Falco sacer ) native of Southern Europe and Asia, closely resembling the lanner.✍ The female is called chargh, and the male charghela, or sakeret. (b) The peregrine falcon . Prov. Eng.
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salamo
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sayette
A mixed stuff, called also sagathy . SeeSagathy .
- sadh1/5
sadh
A member of a monotheistic sect of Hindoos. Sadhs resemble the Quakers in many respects. Balfour (cyc. of India).
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sandak
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sacellum
(Rom. Antiq.) An unroofed space consecrated to a divinity.
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sabadilla
(Bot.) A Mexican liliaceous plant ( Schænocaulon officinale ); also, its seeds, which contain the alkaloid veratrine. It was formerly used in medicine as an emetic and purgative.
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sayon
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sahukar
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sapinda
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sankhya
A Hindoo system of philosophy which refers all things to soul and a rootless germ called prakriti, consisting of three elements, goodness, passion, and darkness. Whitworth.
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saltator
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saltarello
A popular Italian dance in quick 3-4 or 6-8 time, running mostly in triplets, but with a hop step at the beginning of each measure. See Tarantella .
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satrapal
Of or pertaining to a satrap, or a satrapy.
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saucisson
(Mining or Gun.) A long and slender pipe or bag, made of cloth well pitched, or of leather, filled with powder, and used to communicate fire to mines, caissons, bomb chests, etc.
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sandworm
(Zoöl.) (a) Any one of numerous species of annelids which burrow in the sand of the seashore. (b) Any species of annelids of the genus Sabellaria . They construct firm tubes of agglutinated sand on rocks and shells, and are sometimes destructive to oysters.(c) The chigoe, a species of flea.
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sandan
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sanserif
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sanzen
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sacramentarian
(Eccl.) A name given in the sixteenth century to those German reformers who rejected both the Roman and the Lutheran doctrine of the holy eucharist.
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sacramentarian
(Eccl.) A name given in the sixteenth century to those German reformers who rejected both the Roman and the Lutheran doctrine of the holy eucharist.
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saxonist
One versed in the Saxon language.
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saccate
(Biol.) Having the form of a sack or pouch; furnished with a sack or pouch, as a petal.
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sacring
a. & n. from Sacre .
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saeculares
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sam
- noun a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
surface-to-air missile.
- noun a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
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sanny
The sandpiper. prov. Eng.
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sakia
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savable
capable of, or admitting of, being saved. In the person prayed for there ought to be the great disposition of being in a savable condition. Jer. Taylor.
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santon
A Turkish saint; a kind of dervish, regarded by the people as a saint: also, a hermit.
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sadda
A work in the Persian tongue, being a summary of the Zend-Avesta, or sacred books.
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sappan
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sandworm
(Zoöl.) (a) Any one of numerous species of annelids which burrow in the sand of the seashore. (b) Any species of annelids of the genus Sabellaria . They construct firm tubes of agglutinated sand on rocks and shells, and are sometimes destructive to oysters.(c) The chigoe, a species of flea.
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sallal
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safe
- noun strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
- noun a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
- noun strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
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sault
A rapid in some rivers; U.S. Bartlett.as, the .Sault Ste. Marie
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santur
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sammel
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savate
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salep
The dried tubers of various species of U. S. Disp.Orchis , andEulophia . It is used to make a nutritious beverage by treating the powdered preparation with hot water.
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sapogenin
(Chem.) A white crystalline substance obtained by the decomposition of saponin.
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samh
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savvy
- noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
apprehension; discernment; understanding.
- he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
- verb get the meaning of something
grok; apprehend; dig; comprehend; grasp; compass; get the picture.
- Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
- noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
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sanatory
Conducive to health; tending to cure; healing; curative; sanative. Sanatory ordinances for the protection of public health, such as quarantine, fever hospitals, draining, etc. De Quincey.
✍ Sanatory and sanitary should not be confounded. Sanatory signifies conducive to health, while sanitary has the more general meaning of pertaining to health.
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sacker
One who sacks; one who takes part in the storm and pillage of a town.
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saphena
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sandy
- adjective satellite of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
flaxen.
- flaxen locks
- adjective resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas
arenaceous; sandlike.
- arenaceous limestone
- arenaceous grasses
- adjective satellite of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
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samp
An article of food consisting of maize broken or bruised, which is cooked by by boiling, and usually eaten with milk; coarse hominy.
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salad
- noun food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
- noun food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
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sawteeth
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save
- noun (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
- the goalie made a brilliant save
- the relief pitcher got credit for a save
- verb save from ruin, destruction, or harm
relieve; salvage; salve.
- noun (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
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sapida
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satanical
Of or pertaining to Satan; having the qualities of Satan; resembling Satan; extremely malicious or wicked; devilish; infernal. "Satanic strength." "Satanic host." Milton.Detest the slander which, with a Satanic smile, exults over the character it has ruined. Dr. T. Dwight.
--Sa*tan"ic*al*ly , adv. --Sa*tan"ic*al*ness , n.
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sanguinalis
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sarcoid
- adjective of or relating to or resembling flesh
fleshy.
- adjective of or relating to or resembling flesh
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salicina
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salique
Salic. Shak.She fulmined out her scorn of laws salique. Tennyson.
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sagum
(Rom. Antiq.) The military cloak of the Roman soldiers.
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sanbenito
Anciently, a sackcloth coat worn by penitens on being reconciled to the church.
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sambac
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saintly
- adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
angelic; sainted; beatific; saintlike; angelical.
- angelic beneficence
- a beatific smile
- a saintly concern for his fellow men
- my sainted mother
- adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
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safecracking
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sasin
(Zoöl.) The Indian antelope ( Antilope bezoartica, ∨ cervicapra ), noted for its beauty and swiftness. It has long, spiral, divergent horns.
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savola
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sarnie
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sargo
(Zoöl.) Any one of several species of sparoid fishes belonging to Sargus ,Pomodasys , and related genera; -- called alsosar , andsaragu .
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sacculi
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Derived words of sa
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assault
- noun close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
- noun a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
- noun close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
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organisation
- noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
governing body; administration; governance; organization; brass; establishment.
- he claims that the present administration is corrupt
- the governance of an association is responsible to its members
- he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment
- noun a group of people who work together
organization.
- noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
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organisation
- noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
governing body; administration; governance; organization; brass; establishment.
- he claims that the present administration is corrupt
- the governance of an association is responsible to its members
- he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment
- noun a group of people who work together
organization.
- noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
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caesar
A Roman emperor, as being the successor of Augustus Cæsar. Hence, a kaiser, or emperor of Germany, or any emperor or powerful ruler. See Kaiser ,Kesar .Malborough anticipated the day when he would be servilely flattered and courted by Cæsar on one side and by Louis the Great on the other. Macaulay.
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passage
- noun the act of passing from one state or place to the next
transition.
- noun a section of text; particularly a section of medium length
- noun the act of passing from one state or place to the next
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transactions
- noun a written account of what transpired at a meeting
proceedings; minutes.
- noun the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
dealing; transaction; dealings.
- no transactions are possible without him
- he has always been honest is his dealings with me
- noun a written account of what transpired at a meeting
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transaction
- noun the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
dealing; dealings.
- no transactions are possible without him
- he has always been honest is his dealings with me
- noun the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
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usage
- noun the act of using
use; utilization; utilisation; employment; exercise.
- he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
- skilled in the utilization of computers
- noun accepted or habitual practice
usance; custom.
- noun the act of using
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passage
- noun the act of passing from one state or place to the next
transition.
- noun a section of text; particularly a section of medium length
- noun the act of passing from one state or place to the next
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disabled
- noun people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
handicapped.
- technology to help the elderly and the disabled
- verb make unable to perform a certain action
disenable; disable; incapacitate.
- disable this command on your computer
- noun people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
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message
- noun a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
- he sent a three-word message
- noun what a communication that is about something is about
content; substance; subject matter.
- noun a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
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message
- noun a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
- he sent a three-word message
- noun what a communication that is about something is about
content; substance; subject matter.
- noun a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
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essay
- noun an analytic or interpretive literary composition
- noun a tentative attempt
- noun an analytic or interpretive literary composition
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compensation
- noun something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors
- noun something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
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proposal
- noun something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
- noun an offer of marriage
marriage proposal; proposal of marriage; marriage offer.
- noun something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
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essay
- noun an analytic or interpretive literary composition
- noun a tentative attempt
- noun an analytic or interpretive literary composition
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disability
- noun the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
handicap; impairment; disablement.
- reading disability
- hearing impairment
- noun the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
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proposal
- noun something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
- noun an offer of marriage
marriage proposal; proposal of marriage; marriage offer.
- noun something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
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disability
- noun the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
handicap; impairment; disablement.
- reading disability
- hearing impairment
- noun the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
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sensation
- noun an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
sense impression; sense experience; esthesis; aesthesis; sense datum.
- a sensation of touch
- noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
mavin; champion; ace; genius; wizard; virtuoso; maven; adept; whiz; superstar; hotshot; star; whizz; wiz.
- noun an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
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disposal
- noun the power to use something or someone
- used all the resources at his disposal
- noun a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
administration.
- noun the power to use something or someone
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isaac
- noun (Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
- noun (Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
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appraisal
- noun the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
assessment.
- noun a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
estimate; estimation.
- noun the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
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disagree
- verb be of different opinions
dissent; differ; take issue.
- I beg to differ!
- She disagrees with her husband on many questions
- verb be different from one another
disaccord; discord.
- verb be of different opinions
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psalm
- noun any sacred song used to praise the deity
- noun one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
- noun any sacred song used to praise the deity
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necessary
- noun anything indispensable
requirement; requisite; essential; necessity.
- food and shelter are necessities of life
- the essentials of the good life
- allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions
- a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained
- adjective absolutely essential
- noun anything indispensable
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universal
- noun (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
linguistic universal.
- noun (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
universal proposition.
- noun (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
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disappear
- verb get lost, as without warning or explanation
go away; vanish.
- He disappeared without a trace
- verb become invisible or unnoticeable
go away; vanish.
- The effect vanished when day broke
- verb get lost, as without warning or explanation
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pleasant
- adjective affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
- we had a pleasant evening together
- a pleasant scene
- pleasant sensations
- adjective satellite (of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior
- I didn't enjoy it and probably wasn't a pleasant person to be around
- adjective affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
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massachusetts
- noun a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
MA; Old Colony; Bay State.
- noun a member of the Algonquian people who formerly lived around Massachusetts Bay
Massachuset.
- noun a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
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disaster
- noun a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
catastrophe.
- lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system
- his policies were a disaster
- noun an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
tragedy; calamity; cataclysm; catastrophe.
- the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity
- the earthquake was a disaster
- noun a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
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causal
- adjective satellite involving or constituting a cause; causing
- a causal relationship between scarcity and higher prices
- adjective satellite involving or constituting a cause; causing
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refusal
- noun the act of refusing
- noun a message refusing to accept something that is offered
- noun the act of refusing
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peasant
- noun a country person
bucolic; provincial.
- noun one of a (chiefly European) class of agricultural laborers
- noun a country person
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disappear
- verb get lost, as without warning or explanation
go away; vanish.
- He disappeared without a trace
- verb become invisible or unnoticeable
go away; vanish.
- The effect vanished when day broke
- verb get lost, as without warning or explanation
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peasant
- noun a country person
bucolic; provincial.
- noun one of a (chiefly European) class of agricultural laborers
- noun a country person
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ambassador
- noun a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
embassador.
- noun an informal representative
- an ambassador of good will
- noun a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
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disadvantage
- noun the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
- verb put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
disfavor; disfavour.
- This rule clearly disadvantages me
- noun the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
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disadvantage
- noun the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
- verb put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
disfavor; disfavour.
- This rule clearly disadvantages me
- noun the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
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thousand
- noun the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
yard; G; thou; grand; M; chiliad; one thousand; K; 1000.
- adjective satellite denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units
one thousand; m; k; 1000.
- noun the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
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conversation
- noun the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
- noun the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
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necessarily
- adverb in an essential manner
needfully.
- such expenses are necessarily incurred
- adverb in such a manner as could not be otherwise
inevitably; needs; of necessity.
- it is necessarily so
- we must needs by objective
- adverb in an essential manner
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thousand
- noun the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
yard; G; thou; grand; M; chiliad; one thousand; K; 1000.
- adjective satellite denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units
one thousand; m; k; 1000.
- noun the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
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jerusalem
The chief city of Palestine, intimately associated with the glory of the Jewish nation, and the life and death of Jesus Christ.
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renaissance
A new birth, or revival. Specifically:(a) The transitional movement in Europe, marked by the revival of classical learning and art in Italy in the 15th century, and the similar revival following in other countries .(b) The style of art which prevailed at this epoch. The Renaissance was rather the last stage of the Middle Ages, emerging from ecclesiastical and feudal despotism, developing what was original in mediæval ideas by the light of classic arts and letters. J. A. Symonds (Encyc. Brit. ).
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conversation
- noun the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
- noun the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
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unnecessary
- adjective not necessary
unneeded.
- adjective not necessary
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kansa
- noun a member of the Siouan people of the Kansas river valley in Kansas
Kansas.
- noun the Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Kansa
Kansas.
- noun a member of the Siouan people of the Kansas river valley in Kansas
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disappointed
- adjective satellite disappointingly unsuccessful
thwarted; defeated; foiled; discomfited; frustrated.
- disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions
- their foiled attempt to capture Calais
- many frustrated poets end as pipe-smoking teachers
- his best efforts were thwarted
- verb fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
disappoint; let down.
- Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage
- adjective satellite disappointingly unsuccessful
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disappointment
- noun a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
letdown.
- his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment
- noun an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
dashing hopes.
- noun a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
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unpleasant
- adjective disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings
- an unpleasant personality
- unpleasant repercussions
- unpleasant odors
- adjective disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings
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susan
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assault
- noun close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
- noun a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
- noun close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
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dismissal
- noun a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
judgment of dismissal; judgement of dismissal.
- noun official notice that you have been fired from your job
pink slip; dismission.
- noun a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
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crusade
- noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
campaign; cause; drive; effort; movement.
- he supported populist campaigns
- they worked in the cause of world peace
- the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant
- the movement to end slavery
- contributed to the war effort
- noun any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in the 11th to 13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims
- noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
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adversary
- noun someone who offers opposition
resister; opposer; antagonist; opponent.
- noun someone who offers opposition
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adversary
- noun someone who offers opposition
resister; opposer; antagonist; opponent.
- noun someone who offers opposition
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crusade
- noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
campaign; cause; drive; effort; movement.
- he supported populist campaigns
- they worked in the cause of world peace
- the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant
- the movement to end slavery
- contributed to the war effort
- noun any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in the 11th to 13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims
- noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
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anniversary
- noun the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
day of remembrance.
- noun the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
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compensate
- verb adjust for
even off; make up; counterbalance; even out; even up; correct.
- engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance
- verb make amends for; pay compensation for
repair; indemnify; recompense.
- One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich
- She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident
- verb adjust for
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reversal
- noun a change from one state to the opposite state
- there was a reversal of autonomic function
- noun an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
blow; setback; reverse; black eye.
- noun a change from one state to the opposite state
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massacre
- noun the savage and excessive killing of many people
butchery; carnage; mass murder; slaughter.
- verb kill a large number of people indiscriminately
mow down; slaughter.
- The Hutus massacred the Tutsis in Rwanda
- noun the savage and excessive killing of many people
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compensated
- adjective satellite receiving or eligible for compensation
salaried; remunerated; stipendiary.
- salaried workers
- a stipendiary magistrate
- verb adjust for
even off; make up; compensate; counterbalance; even out; even up; correct.
- engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance
- adjective satellite receiving or eligible for compensation
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rehearsal
- noun a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
dry run.
- he missed too many rehearsals
- a rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding
- noun (psychology) a form of practice; repetition of information (silently or aloud) in order to keep it in short-term memory
- noun a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
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nuisance
- noun (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
- noun a bothersome annoying person
pain in the neck; pain.
- that kid is a terrible pain
- noun (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
- artisans4/5
artisan
- noun a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
journeyman; artificer; craftsman.
- noun a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
- disapproval4/5
disapproval
- noun a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
- noun the expression of disapproval
- noun a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
- disable4/5
disable
- verb make unable to perform a certain action
disenable; incapacitate.
- disable this command on your computer
- verb injure permanently
handicap; incapacitate; invalid.
- He was disabled in a car accident
- verb make unable to perform a certain action
- privatisation4/5
privatisation
- noun changing something from state to private ownership or control
privatization; denationalization; denationalisation.
- noun changing something from state to private ownership or control
- disabling4/5
disabling
- adjective satellite that cripples or disables or incapacitates
crippling; incapacitating.
- a crippling injury
- verb make unable to perform a certain action
disenable; disable; incapacitate.
- disable this command on your computer
- adjective satellite that cripples or disables or incapacitates
- isaiah4/5
isaiah
- noun (Old Testament) the first of the major Hebrew prophets (8th century BC)
- noun an Old Testament book consisting of Isaiah's prophecies
Book of Isaiah.
- noun (Old Testament) the first of the major Hebrew prophets (8th century BC)
- sensations4/5
sensation
- noun an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
sense impression; sense experience; esthesis; aesthesis; sense datum.
- a sensation of touch
- noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
mavin; champion; ace; genius; wizard; virtuoso; maven; adept; whiz; superstar; hotshot; star; whizz; wiz.
- noun an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
- disagreement4/5
disagreement
- noun a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
dissonance; dissension.
- noun a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
divergence; discrepancy; variance.
- a growing divergence of opinion
- noun a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
- assay4/5
assay
- noun an appraisal of the state of affairs
check.
- they made an assay of the contents
- a check on its dependability under stress
- noun a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
- noun an appraisal of the state of affairs
- disappearance4/5
disappearance
- noun the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
disappearing.
- noun the event of passing out of sight
- noun the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
- partisan4/5
partisan
- noun a fervent and even militant proponent of something
zealot; drumbeater.
- noun an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
enthusiast; partizan.
- noun a fervent and even militant proponent of something
- psalms4/5
psalm
- noun one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
- noun any sacred song used to praise the deity
- noun one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
- accusations4/5
accusation
- noun a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
accusal.
- noun an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence
charge.
- the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving
- noun a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
- causation4/5
causation
- noun the act of causing something to happen
causing.
- noun the act of causing something to happen
- arousal4/5
arousal
- noun the act of arousing
rousing.
- the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions
- noun a state of heightened physiological activity
- noun the act of arousing
- cessation4/5
cessation
- noun a stopping
surcease.
- a cessation of the thunder
- noun a stopping
- accusation4/5
accusation
- noun a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
accusal.
- noun an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence
charge.
- the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving
- noun a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
- advisable4/5
advisable
- adjective worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
- such action is neither necessary nor advisable
- extreme caution is advisable
- it is advisable to telephone first
- adjective worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
- civilisation4/5
civilisation
- noun the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
civilization.
- noun a particular society at a particular time and place
culture; civilization.
- early Mayan civilization
- noun the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
- disappearing4/5
disappearing
- noun the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
disappearance.
- verb get lost, as without warning or explanation
go away; vanish; disappear.
- He disappeared without a trace
- noun the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
- assays4/5
assay
- noun an appraisal of the state of affairs
check.
- they made an assay of the contents
- a check on its dependability under stress
- noun a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
- noun an appraisal of the state of affairs
- condensation4/5
condensation
- noun (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams
- noun the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state
- noun (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams
- disagreed4/5
disagree
- verb be of different opinions
dissent; differ; take issue.
- I beg to differ!
- She disagrees with her husband on many questions
- verb be different from one another
disaccord; discord.
- verb be of different opinions
- disagreements4/5
disagreement
- noun a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
dissonance; dissension.
- noun a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
divergence; discrepancy; variance.
- a growing divergence of opinion
- noun a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
- dispersal4/5
dispersal
- noun the act of dispersing or diffusing something
dispersion; diffusion; dissemination.
- the dispersion of the troops
- the diffusion of knowledge
- noun the act of dispersing or diffusing something
- reconnaissance4/5
reconnaissance
- noun the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
reconnaissance mission.
- an exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance mission
- noun the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
- unsafe4/5
unsafe
- adjective lacking in security or safety
insecure.
- his fortune was increasingly insecure
- an insecure future
- adjective involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
dangerous.
- a dangerous criminal
- a dangerous bridge
- unemployment reached dangerous proportions
- adjective lacking in security or safety
- disarmament4/5
disarmament
- noun act of reducing or depriving of arms
disarming.
- the disarmament of the aggressor nations must be complete
- noun act of reducing or depriving of arms
- partisans4/5
partisan
- noun a fervent and even militant proponent of something
zealot; drumbeater.
- noun an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
enthusiast; partizan.
- noun a fervent and even militant proponent of something
- assaulted4/5
assault
- noun close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
- noun a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
- noun close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
- liberalisation4/5
liberalisation
- noun the act of making less strict
liberalization; relaxation.
- noun the act of making less strict
- assassin4/5
assassin
- noun a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
bravo; assassinator.
- his assassins were hunted down like animals
- assassinators of kings and emperors
- noun a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders
- noun a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
- indispensable4/5
indispensable
- adjective not to be dispensed with; essential
- foods indispensable to good nutrition
- adjective satellite absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
essential.
- essential tools and materials
- funds essential to the completion of the project
- an indispensable worker
- adjective not to be dispensed with; essential
- basal4/5
basal
- adjective especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem
radical.
- basal placentation
- radical leaves
- adjective satellite serving as or forming a base
base.
- the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats
- adjective especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem
- dorsal4/5
dorsal
- adjective belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part
- the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals
- adjective facing away from the axis of an organ or organism
abaxial.
- the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem
- adjective belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part
- mosaic4/5
mosaic
- noun art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- noun viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves
- noun art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- dosage4/5
dosage
- noun the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time
dose.
- noun a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
dose.
- noun the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time
- disasters4/5
disaster
- noun a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
catastrophe.
- lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system
- his policies were a disaster
- noun an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
tragedy; calamity; cataclysm; catastrophe.
- the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity
- the earthquake was a disaster
- noun a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
- wholesale4/5
wholesale
- noun the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers
- verb sell in large quantities
- noun the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers
- disastrous4/5
disastrous
- adjective satellite (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
fatal; calamitous; black; fateful.
- the stock market crashed on Black Friday
- a calamitous defeat
- the battle was a disastrous end to a disastrous campaign
- such doctrines, if true, would be absolutely fatal to my theory"- Charles Darwin
- it is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it"- Douglas MacArthur
- a fateful error
- adjective satellite (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
- assassination4/5
assassination
- noun an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
character assassination; blackwash.
- noun murder of a public figure by surprise attack
- noun an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
- globalisation4/5
globalisation
- noun growth to a global or worldwide scale
globalization.
- the globalization of the communication industry
- noun growth to a global or worldwide scale
- disappears4/5
disappear
- verb get lost, as without warning or explanation
go away; vanish.
- He disappeared without a trace
- verb become invisible or unnoticeable
go away; vanish.
- The effect vanished when day broke
- verb get lost, as without warning or explanation
- disadvantaged4/5
disadvantaged
- adjective satellite marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
deprived.
- a childhood that was unhappy and deprived, the family living off charity
- boys from a deprived environment, wherein the family life revealed a pattern of neglect, moral degradation, and disregard for law
- verb put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
disfavor; disfavour; disadvantage.
- This rule clearly disadvantages me
- adjective satellite marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
- causality4/5
causality
- noun the relation between causes and effects
- noun the relation between causes and effects
- envisaged4/5
envisage
- verb form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
conceive of; ideate; imagine.
- Can you conceive of him as the president?
- verb form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
- lindsay4/5
lindsay
- noun United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
Howard Lindsay.
- noun United States poet who traveled the country trading his poems for room and board (1879-1931)
Nicholas Vachel Lindsay; Vachel Lindsay.
- noun United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
- disposable4/5
disposable
- noun an item that can be disposed of after it has been used
- adjective free or available for use or disposition
- every disposable piece of equipment was sent to the fire
- disposable assets
- noun an item that can be disposed of after it has been used
- realisation4/5
realisation
- noun a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
realization.
- noun coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
recognition; realization.
- a growing realization of the risk involved
- a sudden recognition of the problem he faced
- increasing recognition that diabetes frequently coexists with other chronic diseases
- noun a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
- usable4/5
usable
- adjective satellite capable of being put to use
useable.
- usable byproducts
- adjective satellite fit or ready for use or service
useable; operable; functional; operational.
- the toaster was still functional even after being dropped
- the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable
- an operational aircraft
- the dishwasher is now in working order
- adjective satellite capable of being put to use
- messaging4/5
messaging
- noun the sending and processing of e-mail by computer
electronic messaging.
- verb send a message to
message.
- She messaged the committee
- noun the sending and processing of e-mail by computer
- ambassadors4/5
ambassador
- noun a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
embassador.
- noun an informal representative
- an ambassador of good will
- noun a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
- peasantry4/5
peasantry
- noun the class of peasants
- noun the class of peasants
- tsar4/5
tsar
- noun a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
czar; tzar.
- noun a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
- versatile4/5
versatile
- adjective satellite having great diversity or variety
various.
- his various achievements are impressive
- his vast and versatile erudition
- adjective satellite changeable or inconstant
- versatile moods
- adjective satellite having great diversity or variety
- hearsay4/5
hearsay
- noun gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
rumour; rumor.
- adjective satellite heard through another rather than directly
- hearsay information
- noun gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
- assassinated4/5
assassinated
- adjective satellite murdered by surprise attack for political reasons
- the 20th century has seen too many assassinated leaders
- verb murder; especially of socially prominent persons
assassinate.
- Anwar Sadat was assassinated because many people did not like his peace politics with Israel
- adjective satellite murdered by surprise attack for political reasons
- improvisation4/5
improvisation
- noun a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation)
- noun an unplanned expedient
temporary expedient.
- noun a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation)
- dispensation4/5
dispensation
- noun an exemption from some rule or obligation
- noun a share that has been dispensed or distributed
- noun an exemption from some rule or obligation
- nasal4/5
nasal
- noun a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed
nasal consonant.
- noun an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose
nasal bone; os nasale.
- noun a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed
- arkansas4/5
arkansas
- noun a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
Land of Opportunity; AR.
- noun a river that rises in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and flows southeast through Kansas and Oklahoma and through Arkansas to become a tributary of the Mississippi River
Arkansas River.
- noun a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
- massage4/5
massage
- noun kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
- verb manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
knead; rub down.
- She rubbed down her child with a sponge
- noun kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
- organisational4/5
organisational
- adjective of or relating to an organization
organizational.
- organizational structure
- adjective of or relating to an organization
- insane4/5
insane
- adjective afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
- was declared insane
- insane laughter
- adjective satellite very foolish
mad; harebrained.
- harebrained ideas
- took insane risks behind the wheel
- a completely mad scheme to build a bridge between two mountains
- adjective afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
- warsaw4/5
warsaw
(Zoöl.) (a) The black grouper ( Epinephelus nigritus ) of the southern coasts of the United States.(b) The jewfish; -- called also guasa .
- insanity4/5
insanity
- noun relatively permanent disorder of the mind
- noun relatively permanent disorder of the mind
- isabella4/5
isabella
A brownish yellow color.
- unsatisfactory4/5
unsatisfactory
- adjective not giving satisfaction
- shops should take back unsatisfactory goods
- her performance proved to be unsatisfactory
- life is becoming increasingly unsatifactory
- our discussion was very unsatisfactory
- adjective not giving satisfaction
- universality4/5
universality
- noun the quality of being universal; existing everywhere
catholicity.
- noun the quality of being universal; existing everywhere
- versailles4/5
versailles
- noun a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
- noun a palace built in the 17th century for Louis XIV southwest of Paris near the city of Versailles
Palace of Versailles.
- noun a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
- disappointing4/5
disappointing
- adjective satellite not up to expectations
unsatisfying; dissatisfactory.
- a disappointing performance from one who had seemed so promising
- verb fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
disappoint; let down.
- Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage
- adjective satellite not up to expectations
- usability4/5
usability
- noun the quality of being able to provide good service
useableness; serviceability; usableness; serviceableness.
- noun the quality of being able to provide good service
- pleasantly4/5
pleasantly
- adverb in a cheerful manner
cheerily; sunnily.
- `I'll do the dishes,' he said pleasantly
- adverb in an enjoyable manner
enjoyably; agreeably.
- we spent a pleasantly lazy afternoon
- adverb in a cheerful manner
- assam4/5
assam
- noun state in northeastern India
- noun state in northeastern India
- sensational4/5
sensational
- adjective causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
- adjective satellite commanding attention
arresting; stunning.
- an arresting drawing of people turning into animals
- a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten
- a stunning performance
- adjective causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
- colossal4/5
colossal
- adjective satellite so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
prodigious; stupendous.
- colossal crumbling ruins of an ancient temple
- has a colossal nerve
- a prodigious storm
- a stupendous field of grass
- stupendous demand
- adjective satellite so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
- glossary4/5
glossary
- noun an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
gloss.
- noun an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
- dissatisfaction4/5
dissatisfaction
- noun the feeling of being displeased and discontent
- he was never slow to express his dissatisfaction with the service he received
- noun the feeling of being displeased and discontent
- dissatisfied4/5
dissatisfied
- adjective satellite in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
disgruntled.
- verb fail to satisfy
dissatisfy.
- adjective satellite in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
- conversational4/5
conversational
- adjective satellite characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
colloquial.
- wrote her letters in a colloquial style
- the broken syntax and casual enunciation of conversational English
- adjective satellite characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
- disagreeable4/5
disagreeable
- adjective not to your liking
- a disagreeable situation
- adjective satellite unpleasant to interact with
- a disagreeable old man
- adjective not to your liking
- antidepressants4/5
antidepressant
- noun any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects
antidepressant drug.
- noun any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects
- mucosal4/5
mucosal
- adjective of or relating to mucous membranes
- adjective of or relating to mucous membranes
- incessant4/5
incessant
- adjective satellite uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
ceaseless; constant; unceasing; perpetual; never-ending; unremitting.
- the ceaseless thunder of surf
- in constant pain
- night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city
- the never-ending search for happiness
- the perpetual struggle to maintain standards in a democracy
- man's unceasing warfare with drought and isolation
- unremitting demands of hunger
- adjective satellite uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
- unnecessarily4/5
unnecessarily
- adverb in an unnecessary manner
- they were unnecessarily rude
- adverb without any necessity
- this marathon would exhaust him unnecessarily
- adverb in an unnecessary manner
- antidepressant4/5
antidepressant
- noun any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects
antidepressant drug.
- noun any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects
- dinosaurs4/5
dinosaur
- noun any of numerous extinct terrestrial reptiles of the Mesozoic era
- noun any of numerous extinct terrestrial reptiles of the Mesozoic era
- transatlantic4/5
transatlantic
- adjective crossing the Atlantic Ocean
- transatlantic flight
- adjective crossing the Atlantic Ocean
- aforesaid4/5
aforesaid
- adjective satellite being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
said; aforementioned.
- works of all the aforementioned authors
- said party has denied the charges
- adjective satellite being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
- universally4/5
universally
- adverb everywhere
- people universally agree on this
- adverb everywhere
- isabel4/5
- compensatory4/5
compensatory
Serving for compensation; making amends. Jer. Taylor.
- elisabeth4/5
elisabeth
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- transactional4/5
transactional
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- chesapeake4/5
chesapeake
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- commissary3/5
commissary
- noun a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
- noun a snack bar in a film studio
- noun a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
- forsaken3/5
forsake
- verb leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
abandon; desolate; desert.
- The mother deserted her children
- verb leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
- assailed3/5
assail
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally
assault; attack; set on.
- The mugger assaulted the woman
- Nightmares assailed him regularly
- verb launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
attack.
- Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II
- Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally
- forsake3/5
forsake
- verb leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
abandon; desolate; desert.
- The mother deserted her children
- verb leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
- mobilisation3/5
mobilisation
- noun act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action
mobilization.
- mobilization of the country's economic resources
- noun act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops"
militarisation; militarization; mobilization.
- noun act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action
- dismissals3/5
dismissal
- noun a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
judgment of dismissal; judgement of dismissal.
- noun official notice that you have been fired from your job
pink slip; dismission.
- noun a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
- assail3/5
assail
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally
assault; attack; set on.
- The mugger assaulted the woman
- Nightmares assailed him regularly
- verb launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
attack.
- Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II
- Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally
- caesars3/5
caesar
- noun conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
Julius Caesar; Gaius Julius Caesar.
- noun United States comedian who pioneered comedy television shows (born 1922)
Sid Caesar; Sidney Caesar.
- noun conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
- utilisation3/5
utilisation
- noun the act of using
use; utilization; usage; employment; exercise.
- he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
- skilled in the utilization of computers
- noun the act of using
- compensating3/5
compensate
- verb adjust for
even off; make up; counterbalance; even out; even up; correct.
- engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance
- verb make amends for; pay compensation for
repair; indemnify; recompense.
- One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich
- She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident
- verb adjust for
- rehearsals3/5
rehearsal
- noun a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
dry run.
- he missed too many rehearsals
- a rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding
- noun (psychology) a form of practice; repetition of information (silently or aloud) in order to keep it in short-term memory
- noun a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
- artisan3/5
artisan
- noun a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
journeyman; artificer; craftsman.
- noun a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
- usages3/5
usage
- noun the act of using
use; utilization; utilisation; employment; exercise.
- he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
- skilled in the utilization of computers
- noun accepted or habitual practice
usance; custom.
- noun the act of using
- massacres3/5
massacre
- noun the savage and excessive killing of many people
butchery; carnage; mass murder; slaughter.
- verb kill a large number of people indiscriminately
mow down; slaughter.
- The Hutus massacred the Tutsis in Rwanda
- noun the savage and excessive killing of many people
- disarray3/5
disarray
- noun a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
confusion; confusedness; mental confusion; muddiness.
- a confusion of impressions
- noun untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)
disorderliness.
- noun a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
- reversals3/5
reversal
- noun a change from one state to the opposite state
- there was a reversal of autonomic function
- noun an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
blow; setback; reverse; black eye.
- noun a change from one state to the opposite state
- assailant3/5
assailant
- noun someone who attacks
attacker; aggressor; assaulter.
- noun someone who attacks
- authorisation3/5
authorisation
- noun a document giving an official instruction or command
authorization; mandate.
- noun the power or right to give orders or make decisions
potency; authority; say-so; dominance; authorization.
- he has the authority to issue warrants
- deputies are given authorization to make arrests
- a place of potency in the state
- noun a document giving an official instruction or command
- disaffected3/5
disaffected
- adjective satellite discontented as toward authority
malcontent; ill-affected; rebellious.
- verb arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
alien; disaffect; alienate; estrange.
- She alienated her friends when she became fanatically religious
- adjective satellite discontented as toward authority
- assailants3/5
assailant
- noun someone who attacks
attacker; aggressor; assaulter.
- noun someone who attacks
- stabilisation3/5
stabilisation
- noun the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn
stabilization.
- noun the act of stabilizing something or making it more stable
stabilization.
- he worked for price stabilization for farm products
- wage stabilization is necessary for industrial peace
- stabilization means that the product can be handled under atmospheric conditions
- noun the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn
- standardisation3/5
standardisation
- noun the condition in which a standard has been successfully established
standardization.
- standardization of nuts and bolts had saved industry millions of dollars
- noun the imposition of standards or regulations
normalization; normalisation; standardization.
- a committee was appointed to recommend terminological standardization
- noun the condition in which a standard has been successfully established
- democratisation3/5
democratisation
- noun the action of making something democratic
democratization.
- noun the action of making something democratic
- socialisation3/5
- compensates3/5
compensate
- verb adjust for
even off; make up; counterbalance; even out; even up; correct.
- engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance
- verb make amends for; pay compensation for
repair; indemnify; recompense.
- One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich
- She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident
- verb adjust for
- usaf3/5
usaf
- noun the airforce of the United States of America; the agency that defends the United States through control and exploitation of air and space
US Air Force; United States Air Force; U. S. Air Force; Air Force.
- noun the airforce of the United States of America; the agency that defends the United States through control and exploitation of air and space
- crusading3/5
crusade
- noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
campaign; cause; drive; effort; movement.
- he supported populist campaigns
- they worked in the cause of world peace
- the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant
- the movement to end slavery
- contributed to the war effort
- noun any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in the 11th to 13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims
- noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
- husain3/5
husain
- noun Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937)
Husayn; Saddam bin Hussein at-Takriti; Saddam; Saddam Hussein; Hussein.
- noun king of Jordan credited with creating stability at home and seeking peace with Israel (1935-1999)
ibn Talal Hussein; Hussein; King Hussein; Husayn.
- noun Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937)
- husayn3/5
husayn
- noun Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937)
Saddam bin Hussein at-Takriti; Saddam; Husain; Saddam Hussein; Hussein.
- noun king of Jordan credited with creating stability at home and seeking peace with Israel (1935-1999)
ibn Talal Hussein; Hussein; King Hussein; Husain.
- noun Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937)
- caesarean3/5
caesarean
- noun the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
C-section; cesarian section; caesarian delivery; caesarian section; cesarean; cesarian; cesarean section; caesarian; cesarean delivery; abdominal delivery; caesarean delivery; caesarean section.
- adjective relating to abdominal delivery
caesarian; cesarean; cesarian.
- noun the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
- disassembly3/5
disassembly
- noun the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)
dismantling; dismantlement.
- Russia and the United States discussed the dismantling of their nuclear weapons
- noun the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)
- internationalisation3/5
internationalisation
- noun the act of bringing something under international control
internationalization.
- noun the act of bringing something under international control
- palisades3/5
palisade
- noun fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
- verb surround with a wall in order to fortify
wall; surround; fence; fence in.
- noun fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
- anniversaries3/5
anniversary
- noun the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
day of remembrance.
- noun the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
- ransacked3/5
ransacked
- adjective satellite wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
plundered; pillaged; looted.
- the robbers left the looted train
- people returned to the plundered village
- verb steal goods; take as spoils
pillage; strip; despoil; plunder; foray; rifle; loot; reave; ransack.
- During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners
- adjective satellite wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
- thousandth3/5
thousandth
- noun position 1,000 in a countable series of things
- noun one part in a thousand equal parts
one-thousandth.
- noun position 1,000 in a countable series of things
- palisade3/5
palisade
- noun fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
- verb surround with a wall in order to fortify
wall; surround; fence; fence in.
- noun fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
- crusaders3/5
crusader
- noun a disputant who advocates reform
reformer; meliorist; reformist; social reformer.
- noun a warrior who engages in a holy war
- the Crusaders tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims
- noun a disputant who advocates reform
- disapproved3/5
disapprove
- verb consider bad or wrong
- verb deem wrong or inappropriate
reject.
- I disapprove of her child rearing methods
- verb consider bad or wrong
- appraisals3/5
appraisal
- noun the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
assessment.
- noun a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
estimate; estimation.
- noun the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
- cassandra3/5
cassandra
- noun (Greek mythology) a prophetess in Troy during the Trojan War whose predictions were true but were never believed
- noun (Greek mythology) a prophetess in Troy during the Trojan War whose predictions were true but were never believed
- universalism3/5
universalism
- noun the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved
- noun the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved
- crusader3/5
crusader
- noun a disputant who advocates reform
reformer; meliorist; reformist; social reformer.
- noun a warrior who engages in a holy war
- the Crusaders tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims
- noun a disputant who advocates reform
- spousal3/5
spousal
- adjective of or relating to a wedding
nuptial; bridal.
- bridal procession
- nuptial day
- spousal rites
- wedding cake
- marriage vows
- adjective relating to a spouse
- a fitting symbol of spousal love
- adjective of or relating to a wedding
- assassins3/5
assassin
- noun a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
bravo; assassinator.
- his assassins were hunted down like animals
- assassinators of kings and emperors
- noun a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders
- noun a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
- foresaw3/5
foresee
- verb realize beforehand
anticipate; foreknow; previse.
- verb picture to oneself; imagine possible
envision.
- I cannot envision him as President
- verb realize beforehand
- esau3/5
esau
- noun (Old Testament) the eldest son of Isaac who would have inherited the covenant that God made with Abraham and that Abraham passed on to Isaac; he traded his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a mess of pottage
- noun (Old Testament) the eldest son of Isaac who would have inherited the covenant that God made with Abraham and that Abraham passed on to Isaac; he traded his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a mess of pottage
- versatility3/5
versatility
- noun having a wide variety of skills
- noun having a wide variety of skills
- decentralisation3/5
decentralisation
- noun the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments
decentralization.
- noun the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments
- perusal3/5
perusal
- noun reading carefully with intent to remember
perusing; studying; poring over.
- noun reading carefully with intent to remember
- disapprove3/5
disapprove
- verb consider bad or wrong
- verb deem wrong or inappropriate
reject.
- I disapprove of her child rearing methods
- verb consider bad or wrong
- massacred3/5
massacre
- noun the savage and excessive killing of many people
butchery; carnage; mass murder; slaughter.
- verb kill a large number of people indiscriminately
mow down; slaughter.
- The Hutus massacred the Tutsis in Rwanda
- noun the savage and excessive killing of many people
- oversaw3/5
oversee
- verb watch and direct
superintend; manage; supervise.
- Who is overseeing this project?
- verb watch and direct
- universalist3/5
universalist
- adjective of or relating to or tending toward universalism
universalistic.
- adjective of or relating to or tending toward universalism
- namesake3/5
namesake
- noun a person with the same name as another
- noun a person with the same name as another
- disallowed3/5
disallow
- verb command against
prohibit; forbid; proscribe; veto; nix; interdict.
- I forbid you to call me late at night
- Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store
- Dad nixed our plans
- verb command against
- disagrees3/5
disagree
- verb be of different opinions
dissent; differ; take issue.
- I beg to differ!
- She disagrees with her husband on many questions
- verb be different from one another
disaccord; discord.
- verb be of different opinions
- urbanisation3/5
urbanisation
- noun the condition of being urbanized
urbanization.
- noun the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban
urbanization.
- noun the condition of being urbanized
- transact3/5
transact
- verb conduct business
- transact with foreign governments
- verb conduct business
- isaacs3/5
isaac
- noun (Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
- noun (Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
- polarisation3/5
polarisation
- noun the condition of having or giving polarity
polarization.
- noun the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration
polarization.
- noun the condition of having or giving polarity
- disaffection3/5
disaffection
- noun the feeling of being alienated from other people
estrangement; alienation.
- noun disloyalty to the government or to established authority
- the widespread disaffection of the troops
- noun the feeling of being alienated from other people
- disapproving3/5
disapproving
- adjective satellite expressing or manifesting disapproval
- verb consider bad or wrong
disapprove.
- adjective satellite expressing or manifesting disapproval
- harmonisation3/5
harmonisation
- noun a piece of harmonized music
harmonization.
- noun singing in harmony
harmonization.
- noun a piece of harmonized music
- disarming3/5
disarming
- noun act of reducing or depriving of arms
disarmament.
- the disarmament of the aggressor nations must be complete
- verb remove offensive capability from
demilitarise; disarm; demilitarize.
- noun act of reducing or depriving of arms
- assaulting3/5
assault
- noun close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
- noun a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
- noun close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
- civilisations3/5
civilisation
- noun the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
civilization.
- noun a particular society at a particular time and place
culture; civilization.
- early Mayan civilization
- noun the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
- transacted3/5
transact
- verb conduct business
- transact with foreign governments
- verb conduct business
- nonpartisan3/5
nonpartisan
- noun a person who is nonpartisan
nonpartizan.
- adjective free from party affiliation or bias
nonpartizan.
- noun a person who is nonpartisan
- fertilisation3/5
fertilisation
- noun creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant
impregnation; fecundation; fertilization.
- noun making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure
dressing; fecundation; fertilization.
- noun creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant
- categorisation3/5
categorisation
- noun a group of people or things arranged by class or category
categorization; classification.
- noun the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories
categorization; sorting; classification.
- noun a group of people or things arranged by class or category
- disagreeing3/5
disagree
- verb be of different opinions
dissent; differ; take issue.
- I beg to differ!
- She disagrees with her husband on many questions
- verb be different from one another
disaccord; discord.
- verb be of different opinions
- obeisance3/5
obeisance
- noun bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
bowing; bow.
- noun the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
obedience.
- noun bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
- unsavory3/5
unsavory
- adjective morally offensive
unsavoury; offensive.
- an unsavory reputation
- an unsavory scandal
- adjective satellite not pleasing in odor or taste
distasteful; unsavoury.
- adjective morally offensive
- commissar3/5
commissar
- noun an official of the Communist Party who was assigned to teach party principles to a military unit
political commissar.
- noun an official of the Communist Party who was assigned to teach party principles to a military unit
- centralisation3/5
centralisation
- noun the act of consolidating power under a central control
centralization.
- noun gathering to a center
centralization.
- noun the act of consolidating power under a central control
- assayed3/5
assay
- noun an appraisal of the state of affairs
check.
- they made an assay of the contents
- a check on its dependability under stress
- noun a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
- noun an appraisal of the state of affairs
- rationalisation3/5
rationalisation
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
rationalization.
- noun the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
rationalization.
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
- universalistic3/5
universalistic
- adjective of or relating to or tending toward universalism
universalist.
- adjective of or relating to the whole
- adjective of or relating to or tending toward universalism
- compensations3/5
compensation
- noun something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors
- noun something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
- disappearances3/5
disappearance
- noun the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
disappearing.
- noun the event of passing out of sight
- noun the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
- causative3/5
causative
- adjective producing an effect
- poverty as a causative factor in crime
- adjective producing an effect
- visas3/5
visa
- noun an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it
- verb provide (a passport) with a visa
- noun an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it
- modernisation3/5
modernisation
- noun making modern in appearance or behavior
modernization.
- the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process
- noun making modern in appearance or behavior
- universals3/5
universal
- noun (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
linguistic universal.
- noun (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
universal proposition.
- noun (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
- unsaturated3/5
unsaturated
- adjective not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a substance at a given temperature
- an unsaturated salt solution
- adjective used of a compound (especially of carbon) containing atoms sharing more than one valence bond
- unsaturated fats
- adjective not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a substance at a given temperature
- osaka3/5
osaka
- noun port city on southern Honshu on Osaka Bay; a commercial and industrial center of Japan
- noun port city on southern Honshu on Osaka Bay; a commercial and industrial center of Japan
- characterisation3/5
characterisation
- noun a graphic or vivid verbal description
picture; delineation; characterization; word picture; depiction; word-painting.
- too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
- the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland
- the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters
- noun the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features
characterization.
- the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd
- noun a graphic or vivid verbal description
- rosary3/5
rosary
- noun a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
prayer beads.
- noun a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
- dosages3/5
dosage
- noun the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time
dose.
- noun a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
dose.
- noun the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time
- industrialisation3/5
industrialisation
- noun the development of industry on an extensive scale
industrialization; industrial enterprise.
- noun the development of industry on an extensive scale
- wholesalers3/5
wholesaler
- noun someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers
middleman; jobber.
- noun someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers
- mosaics3/5
mosaic
- noun art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- noun viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves
- noun art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- passageway3/5
passageway
- noun a passage between rooms or between buildings
- noun a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass
passage.
- the nasal passages
- noun a passage between rooms or between buildings
- psalmist3/5
psalmist
- noun a composer of sacred songs
- David is called The Psalmist because he is believed to be the author of the Book of Psalms
- noun a composer of sacred songs
- envisage3/5
envisage
- verb form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
conceive of; ideate; imagine.
- Can you conceive of him as the president?
- verb form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
- colonisation3/5
colonisation
- noun the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies
settlement; colonization.
- the British colonization of America
- noun the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies
- cesarean3/5
cesarean
- noun the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
C-section; cesarian section; caesarian delivery; caesarian section; cesarian; cesarean section; caesarian; cesarean delivery; abdominal delivery; caesarean delivery; caesarean; caesarean section.
- adjective relating to abdominal delivery
caesarian; caesarean; cesarian.
- noun the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
- nagasaki3/5
nagasaki
- noun a city in southern Japan on Kyushu; a leading port and shipbuilding center; on August 9, 1945 Nagasaki became the second populated area to receive an atomic bomb
- noun a city in southern Japan on Kyushu; a leading port and shipbuilding center; on August 9, 1945 Nagasaki became the second populated area to receive an atomic bomb
- 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
- reprisals3/5
reprisal
- noun a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
- noun a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
- specialisation3/5
specialisation
- noun (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
differentiation; specialization.
- cell differentiation in the developing embryo
- noun the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
specialization.
- noun (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
- thessalonians3/5
thessalonian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Thessalonica
- noun a native or inhabitant of Thessalonica
- cossacks3/5
cossack
- noun a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia
- noun a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia
- alsace3/5
alsace
- noun a region of northeastern France famous for its wines
Alsatia; Elsass.
- noun a region of northeastern France famous for its wines
- vassal3/5
vassal
- noun a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
feudatory; liegeman; liege; liege subject.
- noun a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
- disarmed3/5
disarm
- verb remove offensive capability from
demilitarise; demilitarize.
- verb make less hostile; win over
- Her charm disarmed the prosecution lawyer completely
- verb remove offensive capability from
- vassals3/5
vassal
- noun a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
feudatory; liegeman; liege; liege subject.
- noun a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
- necessaries3/5
necessary
- noun anything indispensable
requirement; requisite; essential; necessity.
- food and shelter are necessities of life
- the essentials of the good life
- allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions
- a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained
- adjective absolutely essential
- noun anything indispensable
- reorganisation3/5
reorganisation
- noun the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
shake-up; reorganization; shakeup.
- a committee was appointed to oversee the reorganization of the curriculum
- top officials were forced out in the cabinet shakeup
- noun the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
- disarm3/5
disarm
- verb remove offensive capability from
demilitarise; demilitarize.
- verb make less hostile; win over
- Her charm disarmed the prosecution lawyer completely
- verb remove offensive capability from
- balthasar3/5
balthasar
- noun (New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
Balthazar.
- noun (New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
- casablanca3/5
casablanca
- noun a port on the Atlantic and the largest city of Morocco
- noun a port on the Atlantic and the largest city of Morocco
- emissary3/5
emissary
- noun someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
envoy.
- noun someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
- emissaries3/5
emissary
- noun someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
envoy.
- noun someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
- accusative3/5
accusative
- noun the case of nouns serving as the direct object of a verb
accusative case; objective case.
- adjective satellite containing or expressing accusation
accusing; accusive; accusatory.
- an accusitive forefinger
- black accusatory looks
- accusive shoes and telltale trousers"- O.Henry
- his accusing glare
- noun the case of nouns serving as the direct object of a verb
- reappraisal3/5
reappraisal
- noun a new appraisal or evaluation
review; reassessment; revaluation.
- noun a new appraisal or evaluation
- pulsating3/5
pulsate
- verb expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
throb; pulse.
- The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it
- verb move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
beat; quiver.
- the city pulsated with music and excitement
- verb expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
- assassinate3/5
assassinate
- verb murder; especially of socially prominent persons
- Anwar Sadat was assassinated because many people did not like his peace politics with Israel
- verb destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
- He assassinated his enemy's character
- verb murder; especially of socially prominent persons
- generalisation3/5
generalisation
- noun an idea or conclusion having general application
generality; generalization.
- he spoke in broad generalities
- noun the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
abstraction; generalization.
- noun an idea or conclusion having general application
- vasari3/5
vasari
- noun Italian painter and art historian (1511-1574)
Giorgio Vasari.
- noun Italian painter and art historian (1511-1574)
- assassinations3/5
assassination
- noun an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
character assassination; blackwash.
- noun murder of a public figure by surprise attack
- noun an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
- cossack3/5
cossack
One of a warlike, pastoral people, skillful as horsemen, inhabiting different parts of the Russian empire and furnishing valuable contingents of irregular cavalry to its armies, those of Little Russia and those of the Don forming the principal divisions.
- reprisal3/5
reprisal
- noun a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
- noun a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
- casanova3/5
casanova
- noun an Italian adventurer who wrote vivid accounts of his sexual encounters (1725-1798)
Giovanni Jacopo Casanova de Seingalt; Casanova de Seingalt; Giovanni Jacopo Casanova.
- noun any man noted for his amorous adventures
- noun an Italian adventurer who wrote vivid accounts of his sexual encounters (1725-1798)
- essayist3/5
essayist
- noun a writer of literary works
litterateur.
- noun a writer of literary works
- courtesan3/5
courtesan
- noun a woman who cohabits with an important man
concubine; doxy; paramour.
- noun a woman who cohabits with an important man
- wholesaler3/5
wholesaler
- noun someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers
middleman; jobber.
- noun someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers
- pensacola3/5
pensacola
- noun a town in extreme northwest Florida
- noun a town in extreme northwest Florida
- misappropriation3/5
misappropriation
- noun the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
embezzlement; peculation; defalcation; misapplication.
- noun wrongful borrowing
- his explanation was a misappropriation of sociological theory
- noun the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
- traversal3/5
traversal
- noun taking a zigzag path on skis
traverse.
- noun travel across
traverse.
- noun taking a zigzag path on skis
- misalignment3/5
misalignment
- noun the spatial property of things that are not properly aligned
- noun the spatial property of things that are not properly aligned
- envisages3/5
envisage
- verb form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
conceive of; ideate; imagine.
- Can you conceive of him as the president?
- verb form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
- localisation3/5
localisation
- noun (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body
localization of function; localization; localization principle; localisation of function; localisation principle.
- noun a determination of the place where something is
fix; locating; location; localization.
- he got a good fix on the target
- noun (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body
- dispensary3/5
dispensary
- noun clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed
- noun clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed
- unpleasantness3/5
unpleasantness
- noun the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling
- noun the quality of giving displeasure
- the recent unpleasantness of the weather
- noun the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling
- unsaid3/5
unsaid
- adjective satellite not made explicit
unexpressed; unstated; unverbalised; unvoiced; unuttered; unverbalized; unspoken.
- the unexpressed terms of the agreement
- things left unsaid
- some kind of unspoken agreement
- his action is clear but his reason remains unstated
- verb take back what one has said
swallow; take back; withdraw; unsay.
- He swallowed his words
- adjective satellite not made explicit
- 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
- faisal3/5
faisal
- noun king of Saudi Arabia from 1964 to 1975 (1906-1975)
Faisal ibn Abdel Aziz al-Saud.
- noun king of Saudi Arabia from 1964 to 1975 (1906-1975)
- pulsation3/5
pulsation
- noun (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
pulsing; impulse; pulse.
- the pulsations seemed to be coming from a star
- noun a periodically recurring phenomenon that alternately increases and decreases some quantity
- noun (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
- refusals3/5
refusal
- noun the act of refusing
- noun a message refusing to accept something that is offered
- noun the act of refusing
- commissariat3/5
commissariat
- noun a stock or supply of foods
provender; victuals; provisions; viands.
- noun a stock or supply of foods
- passageways3/5
passageway
- noun a passage between rooms or between buildings
- noun a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass
passage.
- the nasal passages
- noun a passage between rooms or between buildings
- pleasantries3/5
pleasantry
- noun an agreeable or amusing remark
- they exchange pleasantries
- noun an agreeable or amusing remark
- generalisations3/5
generalisation
- noun an idea or conclusion having general application
generality; generalization.
- he spoke in broad generalities
- noun the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
abstraction; generalization.
- noun an idea or conclusion having general application
- vouchsafed3/5
vouchsafe
- verb grant in a condescending manner
- verb grant in a condescending manner
- stuyvesant3/5
stuyvesant
- noun the last Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland; in 1664 he was forced to surrender the colony to England (1592-1672)
Peter Stuyvesant; Petrus Stuyvesant.
- noun the last Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland; in 1664 he was forced to surrender the colony to England (1592-1672)
- disavowal3/5
disavowal
- noun denial of any connection with or knowledge of
disclaimer.
- noun denial of any connection with or knowledge of
- resale3/5
resale
- noun the selling of something purchased
- noun the selling of something purchased
- incessantly3/5
incessantly
- adverb with unflagging resolve
ceaselessly; unceasingly; continuously; endlessly; unendingly.
- dance inspires him ceaselessly to strive higher and higher toward the shining pinnacle of perfection that is the goal of every artiste
- adverb without interruption
always; forever; constantly; perpetually.
- the world is constantly changing
- adverb with unflagging resolve
- disappointments3/5
disappointment
- noun a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
letdown.
- his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment
- noun an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
dashing hopes.
- noun a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
- susanna3/5
susanna
- noun an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel
Book of Susanna.
- noun an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel
- nassau3/5
nassau
- noun the capital of the Bahamas
capital of the Bahamas.
- noun the capital of the Bahamas
- bodhisattva3/5
bodhisattva
- noun Buddhist worthy of nirvana who postpones it to help others
Boddhisatva.
- noun Buddhist worthy of nirvana who postpones it to help others
- disappoint3/5
disappoint
- verb fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
let down.
- Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage
- verb fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
- causally3/5
causally
- adverb in a causal fashion
- causally efficacious powers
- adverb in a causal fashion
- pasadena3/5
pasadena
- noun a city in southwestern California to the east of Los Angeles
- noun a city in southwestern California to the east of Los Angeles
- lausanne3/5
lausanne
- noun a city in western Switzerland; cultural and commercial center
- noun a city in western Switzerland; cultural and commercial center
- uppsala3/5
uppsala
- noun a city in east central Sweden to the northwest of Stockholm
Upsala.
- noun a city in east central Sweden to the northwest of Stockholm
- diocesan3/5
diocesan
- noun a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese
- adjective belonging to or governing a diocese
- noun a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese
- partisanship3/5
partisanship
- noun an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives
partiality.
- noun an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives
- prosaic3/5
prosaic
- adjective satellite not fanciful or imaginative
matter-of-fact.
- local guides describe the history of various places in matter-of-fact tones
- a prosaic and unimaginative essay
- adjective satellite lacking wit or imagination
pedestrian; prosy; earthbound.
- a pedestrian movie plot
- adjective satellite not fanciful or imaginative
- visage3/5
visage
- noun the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
smiler; physiognomy; mug; kisser; countenance; phiz.
- noun the appearance conveyed by a person's face
countenance.
- a pleasant countenance
- a stern visage
- noun the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
- cassava3/5
cassava
- noun a starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant; the source of tapioca; a staple food in the tropics
cassava starch; manioca; manioc.
- noun cassava root eaten as a staple food after drying and leaching; source of tapioca
manioc.
- noun a starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant; the source of tapioca; a staple food in the tropics
- rosario3/5
rosario
- noun a port city on the Parana River in eastern central Argentina
- noun a port city on the Parana River in eastern central Argentina
- recognisable3/5
recognisable
- adjective satellite capable of being recognized
recognizable; placeable.
- adjective satellite capable of being recognized
- conversant3/5
conversant
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly
familiar.
- conversant with business trends
- familiar with the complex machinery
- he was familiar with those roads
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly
- polysaccharides3/5
polysaccharide
- noun any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules
polyose.
- noun any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules
- caesarea3/5
caesarea
- noun an ancient seaport in northwestern Israel; an important Roman city in ancient Palestine
- noun an ancient seaport in northwestern Israel; an important Roman city in ancient Palestine
- bipartisan3/5
bipartisan
- adjective satellite supported by both sides
two-way; two-party; bipartizan.
- a two-way treaty
- adjective satellite supported by both sides
- tsarist3/5
tsarist
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of a czar
czarist; tzarist; czaristic; tsaristic.
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of a czar
- polysaccharide3/5
polysaccharide
- noun any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules
polyose.
- noun any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules
- knapsack3/5
knapsack
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
packsack; back pack; haversack; backpack; rucksack.
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- condensate3/5
condensate
- noun a product of condensation
- noun atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold
condensation.
- noun a product of condensation
- massaging3/5
massage
- noun kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
- verb manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
knead; rub down.
- She rubbed down her child with a sponge
- noun kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
- hansard3/5
hansard
An official report of proceedings in the British Parliament; -- so called from the name of the publishers.
- polyunsaturated3/5
polyunsaturated
- adjective satellite (of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) having many unsaturated bonds
- adjective satellite (of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) having many unsaturated bonds
- massaged3/5
massage
- noun kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
- verb manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
knead; rub down.
- She rubbed down her child with a sponge
- noun kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
- disadvantageous3/5
disadvantageous
- adjective constituting a disadvantage
- adjective constituting a disadvantage
- bodhisattvas3/5
bodhisattva
- noun Buddhist worthy of nirvana who postpones it to help others
Boddhisatva.
- noun Buddhist worthy of nirvana who postpones it to help others
- osage3/5
osage
- noun a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Missouri in the valleys of the Missouri and Osage rivers; oil was found on Osage lands early in the 20th century
- noun a river in Missouri that is a tributary of the Missouri River
Osage River.
- noun a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Missouri in the valleys of the Missouri and Osage rivers; oil was found on Osage lands early in the 20th century
- visualisation3/5
visualisation
- noun a mental image that is similar to a visual perception
visualization; visual image.
- noun a mental image that is similar to a visual perception
- unassailable3/5
unassailable
- adjective satellite immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
unattackable; secure; impregnable; inviolable; strong.
- an impregnable fortress
- fortifications that made the frontier inviolable
- a secure telephone connection
- adjective satellite impossible to assail
untouchable.
- adjective satellite immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
- lusaka3/5
lusaka
- noun the capital and largest city of Zambia
capital of Zambia.
- noun the capital and largest city of Zambia
- bissau3/5
bissau
- noun the capital of Guinea-Bissau
capital of Guinea-Bissau.
- noun the capital of Guinea-Bissau
- tarsal3/5
tarsal
- noun any bone of the tarsus
tarsal bone.
- adjective of or relating to or near the tarsus of the foot
- tarsal bones
- noun any bone of the tarsus
- marginalisation3/5
marginalisation
- noun the social process of becoming or being made marginal (especially as a group within the larger society)
marginalization.
- the marginalization of the underclass
- the marginalization of literature
- noun the social process of becoming or being made marginal (especially as a group within the larger society)
- phrasal3/5
phrasal
- adjective of or relating to or functioning as a phrase
- phrasal verb
- adjective of or relating to or functioning as a phrase
- sesame3/5
sesame
- noun East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
benne; benni; Sesamum indicum; benny.
- noun East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
- postmenopausal3/5
postmenopausal
- adjective subsequent to menopause
- adjective subsequent to menopause
- basalt3/5
basalt
- noun the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
- noun the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
- reusable3/5
reusable
- adjective satellite capable of being used again
recyclable; reclaimable.
- adjective satellite capable of being used again
- menopausal3/5
menopausal
- adjective of or relating to the menopause
- adjective of or relating to the menopause
- unsatisfied3/5
unsatisfied
- adjective satellite not having been satisfied
unsatiated; unsated.
- adjective satellite worried and uneasy
ungratified; restless.
- adjective satellite not having been satisfied
- jigsaw3/5
jigsaw
- noun a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut
saber saw; reciprocating saw.
- noun fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
scroll saw; fretsaw.
- noun a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut
- pheasant3/5
pheasant
- noun large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
- noun flesh of a pheasant; usually braised
- noun large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
- nissan3/5
nissan
- noun the seventh month of the civil year; the first month of the ecclesiastic year (in March and April)
Nisan.
- noun the seventh month of the civil year; the first month of the ecclesiastic year (in March and April)
- metatarsal3/5
metatarsal
- noun any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes
- adjective of or relating to the metatarsus
- metatarsal bones
- noun any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes
- psalter3/5
psalter
The Book of Psalms; -- often applied to a book containing the Psalms separately printed.
- balsam3/5
balsam
- noun any seed plant yielding balsam
- noun any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes
- noun any seed plant yielding balsam
- unsalted3/5
unsalted
- adjective satellite without salt or seasoning
unseasoned.
- adjective satellite without salt or seasoning
- unusable3/5
unusable
- adjective satellite not capable of being used
unuseable; unserviceable.
- adjective satellite not capable of being used
- passable3/5
passable
- adjective able to be passed or traversed or crossed
- the road is passable
- adjective satellite about average; acceptable
adequate; fair to middling; tolerable.
- more than adequate as a secretary
- adjective able to be passed or traversed or crossed
- anticonvulsant3/5
anticonvulsant
- noun a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
antiepileptic; antiepileptic drug; anticonvulsant drug.
- noun a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
- anticonvulsants3/5
anticonvulsant
- noun a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
antiepileptic; antiepileptic drug; anticonvulsant drug.
- noun a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
- pheasants3/5
pheasant
- noun large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
- noun flesh of a pheasant; usually braised
- noun large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
- immunoassay3/5
immunoassay
- noun identification of a substance (especially a protein) by its action as an antigen
immunochemical assay.
- PSA in the blood can be measured with an immunochemical assay
- noun identification of a substance (especially a protein) by its action as an antigen
- dinosaur3/5
dinosaur
- noun any of numerous extinct terrestrial reptiles of the Mesozoic era
- noun any of numerous extinct terrestrial reptiles of the Mesozoic era
- nsaids3/5
nsaid
- noun an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory.
- NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes
- noun an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids
- thesaurus3/5
thesaurus
- noun a book containing a classified list of synonyms
synonym finder.
- noun a book containing a classified list of synonyms
- parmesan3/5
parmesan
Of or pertaining to Parma in Italy.
- transversal3/5
transversal
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
thwartwise; cross; transverse.
- cross members should be all steel
- from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully
- transversal vibrations
- transverse colon
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
- insatiable3/5
insatiable
- adjective impossible to satisfy
insatiate; unsatiable.
- an insatiate appetite
- an insatiable demand for old buildings to restore
- his passion for work was unsatiable
- adjective impossible to satisfy
- impassable3/5
impassable
- adjective incapable of being passed
unpassable.
- adjective incapable of being passed
- hasan3/5
hasan
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- ramsay3/5
ramsay
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- osama3/5
osama
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- adversarial3/5
adversarial
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- rosalind3/5
rosalind
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- isabelle3/5
isabelle
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- cesar3/5
caesar
A Roman emperor, as being the successor of Augustus Cæsar. Hence, a kaiser, or emperor of Germany, or any emperor or powerful ruler. See Kaiser ,Kesar .Malborough anticipated the day when he would be servilely flattered and courted by Cæsar on one side and by Louis the Great on the other. Macaulay.
- casas3/5
casas
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- alessandro3/5
alessandro
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- cesare3/5
cesare
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- rosalie3/5
rosalie
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- absalom3/5
absalom
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- occlusal3/5
occlusal
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- monsanto3/5
monsanto
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- aleksandr3/5
aleksandr
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- daresay3/5
daresay
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- susanne3/5
susanne
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- asante3/5
asante
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- manassas3/5
- disaggregated3/5
disaggregate
To destroy the aggregation of; to separate into component parts, as an aggregate mass.
- amritsar3/5
amritsar
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- kawasaki3/5
kawasaki
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- fusarium3/5
fusarium
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- maasai3/5
maasai
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- vassar3/5
vassar
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- besant3/5
- chitosan3/5
chitosan
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- jouissance3/5
jouissance
Jollity; merriment. Obs. Spenser.
- artisanal3/5
artisanal
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- commissaries2/5
commissary
- noun a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
- noun a snack bar in a film studio
- noun a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
- forsaking2/5
forsaking
- noun the act of forsaking
giving up.
- noun the act of giving something up
desertion; abandonment.
- noun the act of forsaking
- lysander2/5
lysander
- noun Spartan general who defeated the Athenians in the final battle of the Peloponnesian War (died in 395 BC)
- noun Spartan general who defeated the Athenians in the final battle of the Peloponnesian War (died in 395 BC)
- belisarius2/5
belisarius
- noun Byzantine general under Justinian I; he recovered former Roman territories in northern Africa and fought against the Persians
- noun Byzantine general under Justinian I; he recovered former Roman territories in northern Africa and fought against the Persians
- assailing2/5
assail
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally
assault; attack; set on.
- The mugger assaulted the woman
- Nightmares assailed him regularly
- verb launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
attack.
- Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II
- Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally
- assails2/5
assail
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally
assault; attack; set on.
- The mugger assaulted the woman
- Nightmares assailed him regularly
- verb launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
attack.
- Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II
- Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week
- verb attack someone physically or emotionally
- forsakes2/5
forsake
- verb leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
abandon; desolate; desert.
- The mother deserted her children
- verb leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
- militarisation2/5
militarisation
- noun act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops"
mobilisation; militarization; mobilization.
- noun act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops"
- nationalisation2/5
nationalisation
- noun the action of forming or becoming a nation
nationalization.
- noun the action of rendering national in character
nationalization.
- noun the action of forming or becoming a nation
- extravasation2/5
extravasation
- noun an extravasated liquid (blood or lymph or urine); the product of extravasation
- noun (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
eructation; eruption.
- noun an extravasated liquid (blood or lymph or urine); the product of extravasation
- normalisation2/5
normalisation
- noun the imposition of standards or regulations
normalization; standardisation; standardization.
- a committee was appointed to recommend terminological standardization
- noun the imposition of standards or regulations
- disables2/5
disable
- verb make unable to perform a certain action
disenable; incapacitate.
- disable this command on your computer
- verb injure permanently
handicap; incapacitate; invalid.
- He was disabled in a car accident
- verb make unable to perform a certain action
- nuisances2/5
nuisance
- noun (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
- noun a bothersome annoying person
pain in the neck; pain.
- that kid is a terrible pain
- noun (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
- immunisation2/5
immunisation
- noun the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)
immunization.
- noun the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)
- decolonisation2/5
decolonisation
- noun the action of changing from colonial to independent status
decolonization.
- noun the action of changing from colonial to independent status
- janissaries2/5
janissary
- noun a loyal supporter
- every politician has a following of janissaries
- noun a Turkish soldier
- noun a loyal supporter
- naturalisation2/5
naturalisation
- noun the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
naturalization.
- noun the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship
naturalization.
- noun the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
- thousandths2/5
thousandth
- noun position 1,000 in a countable series of things
- noun one part in a thousand equal parts
one-thousandth.
- noun position 1,000 in a countable series of things
- ransacking2/5
ransacking
- noun a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)
rummage.
- he gave the attic a good rummage but couldn't find his skis
- verb steal goods; take as spoils
pillage; strip; despoil; plunder; foray; rifle; loot; reave; ransack.
- During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners
- noun a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)
- demobilisation2/5
demobilisation
- noun act of changing from a war basis to a peace basis including disbanding or discharging troops
demobilization.
- demobilization of factories
- immediate demobilization of the reserves
- noun act of changing from a war basis to a peace basis including disbanding or discharging troops
- caesarian2/5
caesarian
- noun the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
C-section; cesarian section; caesarian delivery; caesarian section; cesarean; cesarian; cesarean section; cesarean delivery; abdominal delivery; caesarean delivery; caesarean; caesarean section.
- adjective relating to abdominal delivery
cesarean; caesarean; cesarian.
- noun the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
- ransack2/5
ransack
- verb steal goods; take as spoils
pillage; strip; despoil; plunder; foray; rifle; loot; reave.
- During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners
- verb search thoroughly
comb.
- They combed the area for the missing child
- verb steal goods; take as spoils
- janissary2/5
janissary
- noun a loyal supporter
- every politician has a following of janissaries
- noun a Turkish soldier
- noun a loyal supporter
- legalisation2/5
legalisation
- noun the act of making lawful
legitimation; legalization.
- noun the act of making lawful
- authorisations2/5
authorisation
- noun a document giving an official instruction or command
authorization; mandate.
- noun the power or right to give orders or make decisions
potency; authority; say-so; dominance; authorization.
- he has the authority to issue warrants
- deputies are given authorization to make arrests
- a place of potency in the state
- noun a document giving an official instruction or command
- sensationalism2/5
sensationalism
- noun subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
- noun the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
luridness.
- the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation
- noun subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
- commercialisation2/5
commercialisation
- noun the act of commercializing something; involving something in commerce
commercialization.
- my father considered the commercialization of Christmas to be a sacrilege
- the government tried to accelerate the commercialization of this development
- both companies will retain control over the commercialization of their own products
- noun the act of commercializing something; involving something in commerce
- hussars2/5
hussar
- noun a member of a European light cavalry unit; renowned for elegant dress
- noun a member of a European light cavalry unit; renowned for elegant dress
- disallow2/5
disallow
- verb command against
prohibit; forbid; proscribe; veto; nix; interdict.
- I forbid you to call me late at night
- Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store
- Dad nixed our plans
- verb command against
- victimisation2/5
victimisation
- noun an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
exploitation; using; victimization.
- capitalistic exploitation of the working class
- paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization
- noun an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
- lasalle2/5
lasalle
- noun French explorer who claimed Louisiana for France (1643-1687)
Sieur de LaSalle; Rene-Robert Cavelier.
- noun French explorer who claimed Louisiana for France (1643-1687)
- ionisation2/5
ionisation
- noun the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge)
ionization.
- the ionization of a gas
- noun the process of ionizing; the formation of ions by separating atoms or molecules or radicals or by adding or subtracting electrons from atoms by strong electric fields in a gas
ionization.
- noun the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge)
- thessaly2/5
thessaly
- noun a fertile plain on the Aegean Sea in east central Greece; Thessaly was a former region of ancient Greece
Thessalia.
- noun a fertile plain on the Aegean Sea in east central Greece; Thessaly was a former region of ancient Greece
- disassembled2/5
disassemble
- verb take apart into its constituent pieces
take apart; break up; dismantle; break apart.
- verb take apart into its constituent pieces
- transacting2/5
transact
- verb conduct business
- transact with foreign governments
- verb conduct business
- capitalisation2/5
capitalisation
- noun writing in capital letters
capitalization.
- noun an estimation of the value of a business
capitalization.
- noun writing in capital letters
- malfeasance2/5
malfeasance
- noun wrongful conduct by a public official
- noun wrongful conduct by a public official
- presaged2/5
presage
- noun a foreboding about what is about to happen
- noun a sign of something about to happen
omen; prognostic; prodigy; prognostication; portent.
- he looked for an omen before going into battle
- noun a foreboding about what is about to happen
- disapprobation2/5
disapprobation
- noun an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
condemnation.
- his uncompromising condemnation of racism
- noun an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
- streisand2/5
streisand
- noun United States singer and actress (born in 1942)
Barbra Streisand; Barbra Joan Streisand.
- noun United States singer and actress (born in 1942)
- corsair2/5
corsair
- noun a pirate along the Barbary Coast
Barbary pirate.
- noun a swift pirate ship (often operating with official sanction)
- noun a pirate along the Barbary Coast
- synchronisation2/5
synchronisation
- noun the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
synchronicity; synchronizing; synchronism; synchronization; synchroneity; synchrony.
- the drug produces an increased synchrony of the brain waves
- noun an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison
synchronising; synchronization; synchronizing.
- noun the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
- presage2/5
presage
- noun a foreboding about what is about to happen
- noun a sign of something about to happen
omen; prognostic; prodigy; prognostication; portent.
- he looked for an omen before going into battle
- noun a foreboding about what is about to happen
- disapproves2/5
disapprove
- verb consider bad or wrong
- verb deem wrong or inappropriate
reject.
- I disapprove of her child rearing methods
- verb consider bad or wrong
- essayed2/5
essay
- noun an analytic or interpretive literary composition
- noun a tentative attempt
- noun an analytic or interpretive literary composition
- minimisation2/5
minimisation
- noun the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position
minimization.
- noun the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position
- commissars2/5
commissar
- noun an official of the Communist Party who was assigned to teach party principles to a military unit
political commissar.
- noun an official of the Communist Party who was assigned to teach party principles to a military unit
- misadventure2/5
misadventure
- noun an instance of misfortune
mischance; mishap.
- noun an instance of misfortune
- corsairs2/5
corsair
- noun a pirate along the Barbary Coast
Barbary pirate.
- noun a swift pirate ship (often operating with official sanction)
- noun a pirate along the Barbary Coast
- misadventures2/5
misadventure
- noun an instance of misfortune
mischance; mishap.
- noun an instance of misfortune
- disassemble2/5
disassemble
- verb take apart into its constituent pieces
take apart; break up; dismantle; break apart.
- verb take apart into its constituent pieces
- asana2/5
asana
- noun (Hinduism) a posture or manner of sitting (as in the practice of yoga)
- noun (Hinduism) a posture or manner of sitting (as in the practice of yoga)
- secularisation2/5
secularisation
- noun the activity of changing something (art or education or society or morality etc.) so it is no longer under the control or influence of religion
secularization.
- noun transfer of property from ecclesiastical to civil possession
secularization.
- noun the activity of changing something (art or education or society or morality etc.) so it is no longer under the control or influence of religion
- disablement2/5
disablement
- noun the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
handicap; impairment; disability.
- reading disability
- hearing impairment
- noun the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
- equalisation2/5
equalisation
- noun the act of making equal or uniform
equalization; leveling.
- noun the act of making equal or uniform
- unsavoury2/5
unsavoury
- adjective morally offensive
offensive; unsavory.
- an unsavory reputation
- an unsavory scandal
- adjective satellite not pleasing in odor or taste
distasteful; unsavory.
- adjective morally offensive
- mechanisation2/5
mechanisation
- noun the condition of having a highly technical implementation
mechanization.
- noun the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware
mechanization; automation.
- automation replaces human workers by machines
- noun the condition of having a highly technical implementation
- disposals2/5
disposal
- noun the power to use something or someone
- used all the resources at his disposal
- noun a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
administration.
- noun the power to use something or someone
- disallowing2/5
disallow
- verb command against
prohibit; forbid; proscribe; veto; nix; interdict.
- I forbid you to call me late at night
- Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store
- Dad nixed our plans
- verb command against
- europeanisation2/5
europeanisation
- noun assimilation into European culture
Europeanization.
- noun assimilation into European culture
- professionalisation2/5
professionalisation
- noun the social process whereby people come to engage in an activity for pay or as a means of livelihood
professionalization.
- the professionalization of American sports
- the professionalization of warfare
- noun the social process whereby people come to engage in an activity for pay or as a means of livelihood
- hussar2/5
hussar
- noun a member of a European light cavalry unit; renowned for elegant dress
- noun a member of a European light cavalry unit; renowned for elegant dress
- disallows2/5
disallow
- verb command against
prohibit; forbid; proscribe; veto; nix; interdict.
- I forbid you to call me late at night
- Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store
- Dad nixed our plans
- verb command against
- hospitalisation2/5
hospitalisation
- noun placing in medical care in a hospital
hospital care; hospitalization.
- noun placing in medical care in a hospital
- disassociation2/5
disassociation
- noun the state of being unconnected in memory or imagination
- I could not think of him in disassociation from his wife
- noun a state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently
dissociation.
- noun the state of being unconnected in memory or imagination
- mosaicism2/5
mosaicism
- noun the condition in which an organism has two or more cell populations that differ in genetic makeup
- noun the condition in which an organism has two or more cell populations that differ in genetic makeup
- immobilisation2/5
immobilisation
- noun fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing
immobilization.
- immobilization of the injured knee was necessary
- noun the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement
immobilizing; immobilization.
- the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team
- noun fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing
- presages2/5
presage
- noun a foreboding about what is about to happen
- noun a sign of something about to happen
omen; prognostic; prodigy; prognostication; portent.
- he looked for an omen before going into battle
- noun a foreboding about what is about to happen
- neutralisation2/5
neutralisation
- noun a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water
neutralization; neutralization reaction; neutralisation reaction.
- noun (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)
neutralization.
- noun a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water
- assaying2/5
assay
- noun an appraisal of the state of affairs
check.
- they made an assay of the contents
- a check on its dependability under stress
- noun a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
- noun an appraisal of the state of affairs
- asanas2/5
asana
- noun (Hinduism) a posture or manner of sitting (as in the practice of yoga)
- noun (Hinduism) a posture or manner of sitting (as in the practice of yoga)
- disabuse2/5
disabuse
- verb free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
- verb free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
- casals2/5
casal
(Gram.) Of or pertaining to case; as, a .casal ending
- criminalisation2/5
criminalisation
- noun legislation that makes something illegal
criminalization.
- the criminalization of marijuana
- noun legislation that makes something illegal
- sensitisation2/5
sensitisation
- noun the state of being sensitive (as to an antigen)
sensitization.
- noun (psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations)
sensitization.
- noun the state of being sensitive (as to an antigen)
- magnetisation2/5
magnetisation
- noun the extent or degree to which something is magnetized
magnetization.
- noun the process that makes a substance magnetic (temporarily or permanently)
magnetization; magnetic induction.
- noun the extent or degree to which something is magnetized
- recusant2/5
recusant
- noun someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct
nonconformist.
- adjective satellite (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England
dissentient.
- noun someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct
- issachar2/5
issachar
- noun (Old Testament) a son of Jacob and a forebear of one of the tribes of Israel
- noun (Old Testament) a son of Jacob and a forebear of one of the tribes of Israel
- disabused2/5
disabused
- adjective satellite freed of a mistaken or misguided notion
undeceived.
- some people are still not disabused of the old idea that the universe revolves around the Earth
- verb free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
disabuse.
- adjective satellite freed of a mistaken or misguided notion
- amortisation2/5
amortisation
- noun the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years
amortization.
- noun payment of an obligation in a series of installments or transfers
amortization.
- noun the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years
- disassembling2/5
disassemble
- verb take apart into its constituent pieces
take apart; break up; dismantle; break apart.
- verb take apart into its constituent pieces
- massacring2/5
massacre
- noun the savage and excessive killing of many people
butchery; carnage; mass murder; slaughter.
- verb kill a large number of people indiscriminately
mow down; slaughter.
- The Hutus massacred the Tutsis in Rwanda
- noun the savage and excessive killing of many people
- cognisant2/5
cognisant
- adjective (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
cognizant; aware.
- was aware of his opponent's hostility
- became aware of her surroundings
- aware that he had exceeded the speed limit
- adjective (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
- condensations2/5
condensation
- noun (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams
- noun the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state
- noun (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams
- arousals2/5
arousal
- noun the act of arousing
rousing.
- the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions
- noun a state of heightened physiological activity
- noun the act of arousing
- presaging2/5
presage
- noun a foreboding about what is about to happen
- noun a sign of something about to happen
omen; prognostic; prodigy; prognostication; portent.
- he looked for an omen before going into battle
- noun a foreboding about what is about to happen
- stigmatisation2/5
stigmatisation
- noun the act of stigmatizing
branding; stigmatization.
- noun the act of stigmatizing
- destabilisation2/5
destabilisation
- noun the action of destabilizing; making something less stable (especially of a government or country or economy)
destabilization.
- noun the action of destabilizing; making something less stable (especially of a government or country or economy)
- randomisation2/5
randomisation
- noun a deliberately haphazard arrangement of observations so as to simulate chance
randomization.
- noun a deliberately haphazard arrangement of observations so as to simulate chance
- regularisation2/5
regularisation
- noun the condition of having been made regular (or more regular)
regularization.
- noun the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular
regulation; regularization.
- noun the condition of having been made regular (or more regular)
- disarranged2/5
disarranged
- adjective having the arrangement disturbed; not in order
- her disarranged hair
- verb destroy the arrangement or order of
disarrange.
- My son disarranged the papers on my desk
- adjective having the arrangement disturbed; not in order
- digitisation2/5
digitisation
- noun conversion of analog information into digital information
digitization.
- noun conversion of analog information into digital information
- dramatisation2/5
dramatisation
- noun conversion into dramatic form
dramatization.
- the play was a dramatization of a short story
- noun a dramatic representation
dramatization.
- noun conversion into dramatic form
- demoralisation2/5
demoralisation
- noun a state of disorder and confusion
demoralization.
- his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff
- noun depression resulting from an undermining of your morale
demoralization.
- noun a state of disorder and confusion
- asat2/5
asat
- adjective of or relating to a system to destroy satellites in orbit
antisatellite.
- antisatellite weapons
- adjective of or relating to a system to destroy satellites in orbit
- subsidisation2/5
subsidisation
- noun money (or other benefits) obtained as a subsidy
subsidization.
- noun the act of providing a subsidy
subsidization; grant.
- noun money (or other benefits) obtained as a subsidy
- namesakes2/5
namesake
- noun a person with the same name as another
- noun a person with the same name as another
- medusae2/5
medusa
- noun (Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus
- noun one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles
medusoid; medusan.
- noun (Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus
- misfeasance2/5
misfeasance
- noun doing a proper act in a wrongful or injurious manner
- noun doing a proper act in a wrongful or injurious manner
- desalting2/5
desalt
- verb remove salt from
desalinize; desalinate; desalinise.
- desalinate water
- verb remove salt from
- americanisation2/5
americanisation
- noun assimilation into American culture
Americanization.
- noun assimilation into American culture
- unsaddled2/5
unsaddled
- adjective with no saddle
- verb remove the saddle from
unsaddle; offsaddle.
- They unsaddled their mounts
- adjective with no saddle
- unionisation2/5
unionisation
- noun act of forming labor unions
unionization.
- the issue underlying the strike was unionization
- noun act of forming labor unions
- categorisations2/5
categorisation
- noun a group of people or things arranged by class or category
categorization; classification.
- noun the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories
categorization; sorting; classification.
- noun a group of people or things arranged by class or category
- transacts2/5
transact
- verb conduct business
- transact with foreign governments
- verb conduct business
- depolarisation2/5
depolarisation
- noun a loss of polarity or polarization
depolarization.
- noun a loss of polarity or polarization
- glissando2/5
glissando
- noun a rapid series of ascending or descending notes on the musical scale
- adverb (musical direction) in the manner of a glissando (with a rapidly executed series of notes)
- this should be played glissando, please
- noun a rapid series of ascending or descending notes on the musical scale
- courtesans2/5
courtesan
- noun a woman who cohabits with an important man
concubine; doxy; paramour.
- noun a woman who cohabits with an important man
- pulsations2/5
pulsation
- noun (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
pulsing; impulse; pulse.
- the pulsations seemed to be coming from a star
- noun a periodically recurring phenomenon that alternately increases and decreases some quantity
- noun (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
- thessaloniki2/5
thessaloniki
- noun a port city in northeastern Greece on an inlet of the Aegean Sea; second largest city of Greece
Salonica; Thessalonica; Salonika.
- noun a port city in northeastern Greece on an inlet of the Aegean Sea; second largest city of Greece
- improvisations2/5
improvisation
- noun a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation)
- noun an unplanned expedient
temporary expedient.
- noun a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation)
- mossad2/5
mossad
- noun the Israeli foreign intelligence agency
- the primary focus of the Mossad is on Arab nations
- noun the Israeli foreign intelligence agency
- dispensations2/5
dispensation
- noun an exemption from some rule or obligation
- noun a share that has been dispensed or distributed
- noun an exemption from some rule or obligation
- sterilisation2/5
sterilisation
- noun the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)
sterilization.
- noun the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means)
sterilization.
- noun the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)
- ersatz2/5
ersatz
- noun an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation
- adjective satellite artificial and inferior
substitute.
- ersatz coffee
- substitute coffee
- noun an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation
- biosafety2/5
biosafety
- noun safety from exposure to infectious agents
- noun safety from exposure to infectious agents
- advisability2/5
advisability
- noun the quality of being advisable
- they questioned the advisability of our policy
- noun the quality of being advisable
- impresario2/5
impresario
- noun a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
promoter; showman.
- noun a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
- desalination2/5
desalination
- noun the removal of salt (especially from sea water)
desalinization; desalinisation.
- noun the removal of salt (especially from sea water)
- missal2/5
missal
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year
- maximisation2/5
maximisation
- noun the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position
maximization; maximation.
- noun the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position
- pleasantness2/5
pleasantness
- noun the feeling caused by agreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling
- noun the quality of giving pleasure
sweetness.
- he was charmed by the sweetness of her manner
- the pleasantness of a cool breeze on a hot summer day
- noun the feeling caused by agreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling
- assamese2/5
assamese
Of or pertaining to Assam, a province of British India, or to its inhabitants. --n. sing. & pl. A native or natives of Assam.
- applesauce2/5
applesauce
- noun puree of stewed apples usually sweetened and spiced
apple sauce.
- noun nonsensical talk or writing
codswallop; wish-wash; trumpery; tripe; folderol; rubbish; trash.
- noun puree of stewed apples usually sweetened and spiced
- pleasanter2/5
pleasant
- adjective affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
- we had a pleasant evening together
- a pleasant scene
- pleasant sensations
- adjective satellite (of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior
- I didn't enjoy it and probably wasn't a pleasant person to be around
- adjective affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
- seesaw2/5
seesaw
- noun a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end
tilting board; teeter; teeter-totter; teetertotter; dandle board; teeterboard.
- verb ride on a plank
teeter-totter; teetertotter.
- noun a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end
- pesach2/5
pesach
- noun (Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
Passover; Feast of the Unleavened Bread; Pesah.
- noun (Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
- pusan2/5
pusan
- noun a city in southeastern South Korea on the Korean Strait; the chief port and second largest city
- noun a city in southeastern South Korea on the Korean Strait; the chief port and second largest city
- thessalonica2/5
thessalonica
- noun a port city in northeastern Greece on an inlet of the Aegean Sea; second largest city of Greece
Thessaloniki; Salonica; Salonika.
- noun a port city in northeastern Greece on an inlet of the Aegean Sea; second largest city of Greece
- mainsail2/5
mainsail
- noun the lowermost sail on the mainmast
- noun the lowermost sail on the mainmast
- alsatian2/5
alsatian
- noun breed of large shepherd dogs used in police work and as a guide for the blind
German shepherd; German shepherd dog; German police dog.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Alsace
- noun breed of large shepherd dogs used in police work and as a guide for the blind
- maupassant2/5
maupassant
- noun French writer noted especially for his short stories (1850-1893)
Guy de Maupassant; Henri Rene Albert Guy de Maupassant.
- noun French writer noted especially for his short stories (1850-1893)
- unsaved2/5
unsaved
- adjective satellite in danger of the eternal punishment of Hell
cursed; unredeemed; doomed; damned.
- poor damned souls
- adjective satellite in danger of the eternal punishment of Hell
- puissance2/5
puissance
- noun power to influence or coerce
- the puissance of the labor vote
- noun power to influence or coerce
- topsail2/5
topsail
- noun a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
- noun a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
- misapplied2/5
misapply
- verb apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
misuse.
- The words are misapplied in this context
- You are misapplying the name of this religious group
- verb apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
- madrasas2/5
madrasa
- noun Muslim schools in Bangladesh and Pakistan
madrasah.
- the Pakistan government decided to close down madrasas that provided military training for their students
- many madrasas in Bangladesh are supported with money from Saudi Arabia
- noun Muslim schools in Bangladesh and Pakistan
- espousal2/5
espousal
- noun archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
bridal.
- noun the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
betrothal.
- noun archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
- addressable2/5
addressable
- adjective satellite capable of being addressed
- addressable memory
- adjective satellite capable of being addressed
- transposable2/5
transposable
- adjective satellite capable of changing sequence
permutable.
- adjective satellite capable of changing sequence
- inadvisable2/5
inadvisable
- adjective not prudent or wise; not recommended
unadvisable.
- running on the ice is inadvisable
- adjective satellite not advisable
- an unnecessary and inadvisable action
- adjective not prudent or wise; not recommended
- keepsake2/5
keepsake
- noun something of sentimental value
token; souvenir; relic.
- noun something of sentimental value
- disassociate2/5
disassociate
- verb part; cease or break association with
dissociate; divorce; disjoint; disunite.
- She disassociated herself from the organization when she found out the identity of the president
- verb part; cease or break association with
- dispensaries2/5
dispensary
- noun clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed
- noun clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed
- assessable2/5
assessable
- adjective satellite capable of being assessed especially for the purpose of taxation
- adjective satellite capable of being considered carefully
- the assessable qualities of art
- adjective satellite capable of being assessed especially for the purpose of taxation
- soothsayer2/5
soothsayer
- noun someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)
forecaster; predictor; prognosticator.
- noun someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)
- misaligned2/5
misalign
- verb align imperfectly or badly
- the elements of the turbine were misaligned
- verb align imperfectly or badly
- pleasantest2/5
pleasant
- adjective affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
- we had a pleasant evening together
- a pleasant scene
- pleasant sensations
- adjective satellite (of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior
- I didn't enjoy it and probably wasn't a pleasant person to be around
- adjective affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
- pleasantry2/5
pleasantry
- noun an agreeable or amusing remark
- they exchange pleasantries
- noun an agreeable or amusing remark
- essayists2/5
essayist
- noun a writer of literary works
litterateur.
- noun a writer of literary works
- misapplication2/5
misapplication
- noun wrong use or application
- noun the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
embezzlement; peculation; defalcation; misappropriation.
- noun wrong use or application
- wholesaling2/5
wholesale
- noun the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers
- verb sell in large quantities
- noun the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers
- disassociated2/5
disassociate
- verb part; cease or break association with
dissociate; divorce; disjoint; disunite.
- She disassociated herself from the organization when she found out the identity of the president
- verb part; cease or break association with
- commensal2/5
commensal
- noun either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent
- adjective living in a state of commensalism
- noun either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent
- hosanna2/5
hosanna
- noun a cry of praise or adoration (to God)
- noun a cry of praise or adoration (to God)
- envisaging2/5
envisage
- verb form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
conceive of; ideate; imagine.
- Can you conceive of him as the president?
- verb form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
- cognisance2/5
cognisance
- noun having knowledge of
knowingness; consciousness; awareness; cognizance.
- he had no awareness of his mistakes
- his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced
- their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive
- noun having knowledge of
- godforsaken2/5
godforsaken
- adjective satellite located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
wild; waste.
- a desert island
- a godforsaken wilderness crossroads
- a wild stretch of land
- waste places
- adjective satellite located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
- vouchsafe2/5
vouchsafe
- verb grant in a condescending manner
- verb grant in a condescending manner
- tsars2/5
tsar
- noun a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
czar; tzar.
- noun a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
- rosaries2/5
rosary
- noun a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
prayer beads.
- noun a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
- realisations2/5
realisation
- noun a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
realization.
- noun coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
recognition; realization.
- a growing realization of the risk involved
- a sudden recognition of the problem he faced
- increasing recognition that diabetes frequently coexists with other chronic diseases
- noun a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
- misappropriated2/5
misappropriated
- adjective satellite taken for your own use in violation of a trust
embezzled.
- the banker absconded with embezzled funds
- verb appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
embezzle; misappropriate; defalcate; malversate; peculate.
- The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family
- adjective satellite taken for your own use in violation of a trust
- indispensability2/5
indispensability
- noun the quality possessed by something that you cannot possibly do without
vitalness; indispensableness.
- noun the quality possessed by something that you cannot possibly do without
- formalisation2/5
formalisation
- noun the act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions)
formalization.
- noun the act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions)
- gainsay2/5
gainsay
- verb take exception to
challenge; dispute.
- She challenged his claims
- verb take exception to
- actualisation2/5
actualisation
- noun making real or giving the appearance of reality
realisation; actualization; realization.
- noun making real or giving the appearance of reality
- soothsayers2/5
soothsayer
- noun someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)
forecaster; predictor; prognosticator.
- noun someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)
- complaisance2/5
complaisance
- noun a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
deference; obligingness; compliance; compliancy.
- noun a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
- passant2/5
passant
- adjective satellite in walking position with right foreleg raised
- adjective satellite in walking position with right foreleg raised
- homogenisation2/5
homogenisation
- noun the act of making something homogeneous or uniform in composition
homogenization.
- the homogenization of cream
- the network's homogenization of political news
- noun the act of making something homogeneous or uniform in composition
- lifesaver2/5
lifesaver
- noun an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
lifeguard.
- noun a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material
life belt; life buoy; life ring.
- noun an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
- keepsakes2/5
keepsake
- noun something of sentimental value
token; souvenir; relic.
- noun something of sentimental value
- discussants2/5
discussant
- noun a participant in a formal discussion
- noun a participant in a formal discussion
- psalmody2/5
psalmody
- noun the act of singing psalms or hymns
hymnody.
- noun the act of singing psalms or hymns
- naysayers2/5
naysayer
- noun someone with an aggressively negative attitude
- noun someone with an aggressively negative attitude
- corsage2/5
corsage
- noun an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
bouquet; nosegay; posy.
- noun an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
- assassinating2/5
assassinate
- verb murder; especially of socially prominent persons
- Anwar Sadat was assassinated because many people did not like his peace politics with Israel
- verb destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
- He assassinated his enemy's character
- verb murder; especially of socially prominent persons
- topsails2/5
topsail
- noun a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
- noun a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
- 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
- assaultive2/5
assaultive
- adjective satellite disposed to attack
attacking.
- adjective satellite disposed to attack
- revitalisation2/5
revitalisation
- noun bringing again into activity and prominence
revivification; resurgence; revival; revitalization.
- the revival of trade
- a revival of a neglected play by Moliere
- the Gothic revival in architecture
- noun bringing again into activity and prominence
- feminisation2/5
feminisation
- noun the process of becoming feminized; the development of female characteristics (loss of facial hair or breast enlargement) in a male because of hormonal disorders or castration
feminization.
- noun the process of becoming feminized; the development of female characteristics (loss of facial hair or breast enlargement) in a male because of hormonal disorders or castration
- disarticulated2/5
disarticulate
- verb separate at the joints
disjoint.
- disjoint the chicken before cooking it
- verb separate at the joints
- disorganisation2/5
disorganisation
- noun a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted
disarrangement; disorganization.
- noun the disturbance of a systematic arrangement causing disorder and confusion
disorganization.
- the disorganization of the enemy troops by a flank attack
- noun a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted
- initialisation2/5
initialisation
- noun (computer science) the format of sectors on the surface of a hard disk drive so that the operating system can access them and setting a starting position
initialization; low-level formatting.
- noun (computer science) the format of sectors on the surface of a hard disk drive so that the operating system can access them and setting a starting position
- foresail2/5
foresail
- noun the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
- noun the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
- recusants2/5
recusant
- noun someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct
nonconformist.
- adjective satellite (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England
dissentient.
- noun someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct
- gainsaid2/5
gainsay
- verb take exception to
challenge; dispute.
- She challenged his claims
- verb take exception to
- characterisations2/5
characterisation
- noun a graphic or vivid verbal description
picture; delineation; characterization; word picture; depiction; word-painting.
- too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
- the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland
- the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters
- noun the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features
characterization.
- the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd
- noun a graphic or vivid verbal description
- pesantren2/5
pesantren
- noun a Muslim school in Indonesia operated by religious leaders; produces young militants skilled in jihad
pesantran.
- noun a Muslim school in Indonesia operated by religious leaders; produces young militants skilled in jihad
- massasoit2/5
massasoit
- noun Wampanoag leader who aided the Pilgrims (1580-1661)
- noun Wampanoag leader who aided the Pilgrims (1580-1661)
- tsarina2/5
tsarina
- noun the wife or widow of a czar
czaritza; tzarina; tsaritsa; czarina.
- noun the wife or widow of a czar
- collectivisation2/5
collectivisation
- noun the organization of a nation or economy on the basis of collectivism
collectivization.
- noun the organization of a nation or economy on the basis of collectivism
- misalignments2/5
misalignment
- noun the spatial property of things that are not properly aligned
- noun the spatial property of things that are not properly aligned
- pulsate2/5
pulsate
- verb expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
throb; pulse.
- The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it
- verb move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
beat; quiver.
- the city pulsated with music and excitement
- verb expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
- consanguineous2/5
consanguineous
- adjective satellite related by blood
cognate; blood-related; consanguine; kin; akin; consanguineal.
- adjective satellite related by blood
- madrasah2/5
madrasah
- noun Muslim schools in Bangladesh and Pakistan
madrasa.
- the Pakistan government decided to close down madrasas that provided military training for their students
- many madrasas in Bangladesh are supported with money from Saudi Arabia
- noun Muslim schools in Bangladesh and Pakistan
- thessalian2/5
thessalian
Of or pertaining to Thessaly in Greece. Shak. --n. A native or inhabitant of Thessaly.
- westernisation2/5
westernisation
- noun assimilation of Western culture; the social process of becoming familiar with or converting to the customs and practices of Western civilization
Westernization.
- noun assimilation of Western culture; the social process of becoming familiar with or converting to the customs and practices of Western civilization
- discussant2/5
discussant
- noun a participant in a formal discussion
- noun a participant in a formal discussion
- causalities2/5
causality
- noun the relation between causes and effects
- noun the relation between causes and effects
- adversative2/5
adversative
- adjective satellite expressing antithesis or opposition
oppositive.
- the adversative conjunction `but' in `poor but happy'
- adjective satellite expressing antithesis or opposition
- canonisation2/5
canonisation
- noun (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints
canonization.
- noun (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints
- pulsated2/5
pulsate
- verb expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
throb; pulse.
- The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it
- verb move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
beat; quiver.
- the city pulsated with music and excitement
- verb expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
- disarms2/5
disarm
- verb remove offensive capability from
demilitarise; demilitarize.
- verb make less hostile; win over
- Her charm disarmed the prosecution lawyer completely
- verb remove offensive capability from
- massawa2/5
massawa
- noun a port town in Eritrea on an inlet of the Red Sea
- noun a port town in Eritrea on an inlet of the Red Sea
- wausau2/5
wausau
- noun a town in north central Wisconsin
- noun a town in north central Wisconsin
- lifesavers2/5
lifesaver
- noun an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
lifeguard.
- noun a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material
life belt; life buoy; life ring.
- noun an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
- opposable2/5
opposable
- adjective capable of being placed opposite to something
apposable.
- the thumb is opposable to the forefinger
- adjective capable of being placed opposite to something
- gainsaying2/5
gainsay
- verb take exception to
challenge; dispute.
- She challenged his claims
- verb take exception to
- mansart2/5
mansart
- noun French architect who introduced the mansard roof (1598-1666)
Francois Mansart.
- noun French architect who introduced the mansard roof (1598-1666)
- transamination2/5
transamination
- noun the process of transposing an amino group within a chemical compound
- noun the process of transfering an amino group from one compound to another
- noun the process of transposing an amino group within a chemical compound
- impresarios2/5
impresario
- noun a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
promoter; showman.
- noun a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
- popularisation2/5
popularisation
- noun an interpretation that easily understandable and acceptable
popularization.
- noun the act of making something attractive to the general public
vulgarization; vulgarisation; popularization.
- noun an interpretation that easily understandable and acceptable
- psalmists2/5
psalmist
- noun a composer of sacred songs
- David is called The Psalmist because he is believed to be the author of the Book of Psalms
- noun a composer of sacred songs
- materialisation2/5
materialisation
- noun the process of coming into being; becoming reality
materialization.
- the materialization of her dream
- noun an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit)
materialization; manifestation.
- noun the process of coming into being; becoming reality
- paradisal2/5
paradisal
- adjective satellite relating to or befitting Paradise
paradisiacal; paradisiac; paradisaical; paradisaic.
- together in that paradisal place
- paradisiacal innocence
- adjective satellite relating to or befitting Paradise
- overcompensation2/5
overcompensation
- noun (psychiatry) an attempt to overcome a real or imagined defect or unwanted trait by overly exaggerating its opposite
- noun excessive compensation
- noun (psychiatry) an attempt to overcome a real or imagined defect or unwanted trait by overly exaggerating its opposite
- nasality2/5
nasality
- noun a quality of the voice that is produced by nasal resonators
- noun a quality of the voice that is produced by nasal resonators
- excusable2/5
excusable
- adjective capable of being overlooked
- adjective satellite easily excused or forgiven
venial; forgivable.
- a venial error
- adjective capable of being overlooked
- disavowed2/5
disavow
- verb refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with
- Her husband disavowed her after 30 years of marriage and six children
- verb refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with
- inexcusable2/5
inexcusable
- adjective without excuse or justification
- adjective satellite not excusable
unforgivable.
- adjective without excuse or justification
- quicksand2/5
quicksand
- noun a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
- noun a pit filled with loose wet sand into which objects are sucked down
- noun a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
- chickasaw2/5
chickasaw
- noun a member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in northern Mississippi
- noun the Muskhogean language of the Chickasaw
- noun a member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in northern Mississippi
- lasagna2/5
lasagna
- noun baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese and meat or vegetables
lasagne.
- noun very wide flat strips of pasta
lasagne.
- noun baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese and meat or vegetables
- lifesaving2/5
lifesaving
- noun saving the lives of drowning persons
- he took a course in lifesaving
- noun saving the lives of drowning persons
- anasazi2/5
anasazi
- noun a Native American who lived in what is now southern Colorado and Utah and northern Arizona and New Mexico and who built cliff dwellings
- noun a Native American who lived in what is now southern Colorado and Utah and northern Arizona and New Mexico and who built cliff dwellings
- disavow2/5
disavow
- verb refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with
- Her husband disavowed her after 30 years of marriage and six children
- verb refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with
- depressants2/5
depressant
- noun a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
downer; sedative; sedative drug.
- adjective capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
- noun a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
- depressant2/5
depressant
- noun a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
downer; sedative; sedative drug.
- adjective capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
- noun a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
- gossamer2/5
gossamer
- noun a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
- noun filaments from a web that was spun by a spider
cobweb.
- noun a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
- massages2/5
massage
- noun kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
- verb manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
knead; rub down.
- She rubbed down her child with a sponge
- noun kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
- rucksack2/5
rucksack
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
packsack; back pack; haversack; backpack; knapsack.
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- disastrously2/5
disastrously
- adverb in a disastrous manner
- the real value of the trust capital may be disastrously less than when the trust began
- adverb in a disastrous manner
- glucosamine2/5
glucosamine
- noun an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides
- noun an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides
- bioassay2/5
bioassay
- noun appraisal of the biological activity of a substance by testing its effect on an organism and comparing the result with some agreed standard
bio-assay.
- verb subject to a bio-assay
- noun appraisal of the biological activity of a substance by testing its effect on an organism and comparing the result with some agreed standard
- universalizing2/5
universalize
- verb make universal
universalise.
- This author's stories universalize old themes
- verb make universal
- unsanitary2/5
unsanitary
- adjective not sanitary or healthful
unhealthful; insanitary.
- unsanitary open sewers
- grim and unsanitary conditions
- adjective not sanitary or healthful
- accusatory2/5
accusatory
- adjective satellite containing or expressing accusation
accusative; accusing; accusive.
- an accusitive forefinger
- black accusatory looks
- accusive shoes and telltale trousers"- O.Henry
- his accusing glare
- adjective satellite containing or expressing accusation
- monounsaturated2/5
monounsaturated
- adjective satellite (of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) saturated except for one multiple bond
- adjective satellite (of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) saturated except for one multiple bond
- consanguinity2/5
consanguinity
- noun (anthropology) related by blood
blood kinship; cognation.
- noun (anthropology) related by blood
- hybridisation2/5
hybridisation
- noun (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
cross; crossbreeding; crossing; hybridizing; interbreeding; hybridization.
- noun (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
- analysand2/5
analysand
- noun a person undergoing psychoanalysis
- noun a person undergoing psychoanalysis
- quasars2/5
quasar
- noun a starlike object that may send out radio waves and other forms of energy; many have large red shifts
quasi-stellar radio source.
- noun a starlike object that may send out radio waves and other forms of energy; many have large red shifts
- crystallisation2/5
crystallisation
- noun the formation of crystals
crystallizing; crystallization.
- noun the formation of crystals
- dispensable2/5
dispensable
- adjective capable of being dispensed with or done without
- dispensable items of personal property
- adjective capable of being dispensed with or done without
- flotsam2/5
flotsam
- noun the floating wreckage of a ship
jetsam.
- noun the floating wreckage of a ship
- kurosawa2/5
kurosawa
- noun Japanese filmmaker noted for blending Japanese folklore with western styles of acting (1910-1998)
Akira Kurosawa.
- noun Japanese filmmaker noted for blending Japanese folklore with western styles of acting (1910-1998)
- polymerisation2/5
polymerisation
- noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
polymerization.
- noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
- clausal2/5
clausal
- adjective of or relating to or functioning as a clause
- clausal structure
- adjective of or relating to or functioning as a clause
- compensable2/5
compensable
- adjective satellite for which money is paid
paying; stipendiary; remunerative; salaried.
- a paying job
- remunerative work
- salaried employment
- stipendiary services
- adjective satellite for which money is paid
- mesas2/5
mesa
- noun flat tableland with steep edges
table.
- the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
- noun a city in Arizona just to the east of Phoenix; originally a suburb of Phoenix
- noun flat tableland with steep edges
- bioassays2/5
bioassay
- noun appraisal of the biological activity of a substance by testing its effect on an organism and comparing the result with some agreed standard
bio-assay.
- verb subject to a bio-assay
- noun appraisal of the biological activity of a substance by testing its effect on an organism and comparing the result with some agreed standard
- vesalius2/5
vesalius
- noun a Flemish surgeon who is considered the father of modern anatomy (1514-1564)
Andreas Vesalius.
- noun a Flemish surgeon who is considered the father of modern anatomy (1514-1564)
- quasar2/5
quasar
- noun a starlike object that may send out radio waves and other forms of energy; many have large red shifts
quasi-stellar radio source.
- noun a starlike object that may send out radio waves and other forms of energy; many have large red shifts
- internalisation2/5
internalisation
- noun learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself
internalization; incorporation.
- noun learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself
- sensationalist2/5
sensationalist
- noun someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention
ballyhoo artist.
- noun someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention
- universalized2/5
universalize
- verb make universal
universalise.
- This author's stories universalize old themes
- verb make universal
- conversationalist2/5
conversationalist
- noun someone skilled at conversation
conversationist; schmoozer.
- noun someone skilled at conversation
- knapsacks2/5
knapsack
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
packsack; back pack; haversack; backpack; rucksack.
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- ambassadorial2/5
ambassadorial
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of ambassadors
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of ambassadors
- versace2/5
versace
- noun Italian fashion designer (1946-1997)
Gianni Versace.
- noun Italian fashion designer (1946-1997)
- kasai2/5
kasai
- noun a river of southwestern Africa that rises in central Angola and flows east and then north (forming part of the border between Angola and Congo) and continuing northwest through Congo to empty into the Congo River on the border between Congo and Republic of the Congo
Kasai River; River Kasai.
- noun a river of southwestern Africa that rises in central Angola and flows east and then north (forming part of the border between Angola and Congo) and continuing northwest through Congo to empty into the Congo River on the border between Congo and Republic of the Congo
- puissant2/5
puissant
- adjective satellite powerful
- adjective satellite powerful
- khoisan2/5
khoisan
- noun a family of languages spoken in southern Africa
Khoisan language.
- noun a family of languages spoken in southern Africa
- idealisation2/5
idealisation
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad
idealization.
- noun something that exists only as an idea
idealization.
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad
- chickasaws2/5
chickasaw
- noun a member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in northern Mississippi
- noun the Muskhogean language of the Chickasaw
- noun a member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in northern Mississippi
- insensate2/5
insensate
- adjective devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation
insentient.
- insentient (or insensate) stone
- adjective satellite without compunction or human feeling
cold; inhuman; cold-blooded.
- in cold blood
- cold-blooded killing
- insensate destruction
- adjective devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation
- vassalage2/5
vassalage
- noun the state of a serf
serfhood; serfdom.
- noun the state of a serf
- osages2/5
osage
- noun a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Missouri in the valleys of the Missouri and Osage rivers; oil was found on Osage lands early in the 20th century
- noun a river in Missouri that is a tributary of the Missouri River
Osage River.
- noun a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Missouri in the valleys of the Missouri and Osage rivers; oil was found on Osage lands early in the 20th century
- erasable2/5
erasable
- adjective satellite capable of being effaced
effaceable.
- the fire's worst scars were effaceable by a comprehensive program of reforestation
- a signal too loud to be erasable in a single pass through the erase head
- adjective satellite capable of being effaced
- disavowing2/5
disavow
- verb refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with
- Her husband disavowed her after 30 years of marriage and six children
- verb refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with
- bursar2/5
bursar
- noun the treasurer at a college or university
- noun the treasurer at a college or university
- complaisant2/5
complaisant
- adjective satellite showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
obliging.
- to close one's eyes like a complaisant husband whose wife has taken a lover
- the obliging waiter was in no hurry for us to leave
- adjective satellite showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
- resales2/5
resale
- noun the selling of something purchased
- noun the selling of something purchased
- unsurpassable2/5
unsurpassable
- adjective satellite not to be exceeded
- unsurpassable skill
- unsurpassable standards of workmanship
- adjective satellite not to be exceeded
- misanthropy2/5
misanthropy
- noun hatred of mankind
- noun a disposition to dislike and mistrust other people
- noun hatred of mankind
- disappoints2/5
disappoint
- verb fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
let down.
- Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage
- verb fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
- diagnosable2/5
diagnosable
- adjective satellite capable of being diagnosed
- adjective satellite capable of being diagnosed
- visages2/5
visage
- noun the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
smiler; physiognomy; mug; kisser; countenance; phiz.
- noun the appearance conveyed by a person's face
countenance.
- a pleasant countenance
- a stern visage
- noun the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
- jetsam2/5
jetsam
- noun the part of a ship's equipment or cargo that is thrown overboard to lighten the load in a storm
- noun the floating wreckage of a ship
flotsam.
- noun the part of a ship's equipment or cargo that is thrown overboard to lighten the load in a storm
- wasabi2/5
wasabi
- noun a Japanese plant of the family Cruciferae with a thick green root
- noun the thick green root of the wasabi plant that the Japanese use in cooking and that tastes like strong horseradish; in powder or paste form it is often eaten with raw fish
- noun a Japanese plant of the family Cruciferae with a thick green root
- condensates2/5
condensate
- noun a product of condensation
- noun atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold
condensation.
- noun a product of condensation
- disavows2/5
disavow
- verb refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with
- Her husband disavowed her after 30 years of marriage and six children
- verb refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with
- suppressant2/5
suppressant
- noun a drug that suppresses appetite
appetite suppressant.
- noun a drug that suppresses appetite
- hokusai2/5
hokusai
- noun Japanese painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1760-1849)
Katsushika Hokusai.
- noun Japanese painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1760-1849)
- haversack2/5
haversack
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
packsack; back pack; backpack; rucksack; knapsack.
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- universalize2/5
universalize
- verb make universal
universalise.
- This author's stories universalize old themes
- verb make universal
- mansard2/5
mansard
- noun a hip roof having two slopes on each side
mansard roof.
- adjective satellite (of a roof) having two slopes on all sides with the lower slope steeper than the upper
- the story formed by a mansard roof is usually called the garret
- noun a hip roof having two slopes on each side
- fossae2/5
fossa
- noun a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
pit.
- noun monotypic genus of Madagascar civets closely related to palm civets
genus Fossa.
- noun a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
- tussaud2/5
tussaud
- noun French modeler (resident in England after 1802) who made wax death masks of prominent victims of the French Revolution and toured Britain with her wax models; in 1835 she opened a permanent waxworks exhibition in London (1761-1850)
Marie Grosholtz; Madame Tussaud; Marie Tussaud.
- noun French modeler (resident in England after 1802) who made wax death masks of prominent victims of the French Revolution and toured Britain with her wax models; in 1835 she opened a permanent waxworks exhibition in London (1761-1850)
- unsanctioned2/5
unsanctioned
- adjective satellite without explicit official permission
- unsanctioned use of company cars
- adjective satellite without explicit official permission
- suppressants2/5
suppressant
- noun a drug that suppresses appetite
appetite suppressant.
- noun a drug that suppresses appetite
- icosahedron2/5
icosahedron
- noun any polyhedron having twenty plane faces
- noun any polyhedron having twenty plane faces
- bursae2/5
bursa
- noun a city in northwestern Turkey
Brusa.
- noun a small fluid-filled sac located between movable parts of the body especially at joints
- noun a city in northwestern Turkey
- pessary2/5
pessary
- noun a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
diaphragm; contraceptive diaphragm.
- noun a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
- lasagne2/5
lasagne
- noun baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese and meat or vegetables
lasagna.
- noun very wide flat strips of pasta
lasagna.
- noun baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese and meat or vegetables
- insanitary2/5
insanitary
- adjective not sanitary or healthful
unsanitary; unhealthful.
- unsanitary open sewers
- grim and unsanitary conditions
- adjective not sanitary or healthful
- hydrolysate2/5
hydrolysate
- noun a product of hydrolysis
- noun a product of hydrolysis
- newsagent2/5
newsagent
- noun someone who sells newspapers
newsstand operator; newsdealer; newsvendor.
- noun someone who sells newspapers
- quicksands2/5
quicksand
- noun a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
- noun a pit filled with loose wet sand into which objects are sucked down
- noun a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
- disambiguate2/5
disambiguate
- verb state unambiguously or remove ambiguities from
- Can you disambiguate this statement?
- verb state unambiguously or remove ambiguities from
- onsager2/5
onsager
- noun United States chemist (born in Norway) noted for his work in thermodynamics (1903-1976)
Lars Onsager.
- noun United States chemist (born in Norway) noted for his work in thermodynamics (1903-1976)
- quantisation2/5
quantisation
- noun the act of dividing into quanta or expressing in terms of quantum theory
quantization.
- noun the act of dividing into quanta or expressing in terms of quantum theory
- mucosae2/5
mucosa
- noun mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
mucous membrane.
- noun mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
- rucksacks2/5
rucksack
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
packsack; back pack; haversack; backpack; knapsack.
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- catheterisation2/5
catheterisation
- noun the operation of introducing a catheter into the body
catheterization.
- noun the operation of introducing a catheter into the body
- housatonic2/5
housatonic
- noun a river that rises in western Massachusetts and flows south through Connecticut to empty into Long Island Sound
Housatonic River.
- noun a river that rises in western Massachusetts and flows south through Connecticut to empty into Long Island Sound
- quesadillas2/5
quesadilla
- noun a tortilla that is filled with cheese and heated
- noun a tortilla that is filled with cheese and heated
- theorisation2/5
theorisation
- noun the production or use of theories
theorization.
- noun the production or use of theories
- passably2/5
passably
- adverb to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
fairly; pretty; reasonably; moderately; jolly; middling; somewhat.
- pretty big
- pretty bad
- jolly decent of him
- the shoes are priced reasonably
- he is fairly clever with computers
- adverb to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
- prelapsarian2/5
prelapsarian
- adjective of or relating to the time before the Fall of Adam and Eve
- adjective of or relating to the time before the Fall of Adam and Eve
- decussation2/5
decussation
- noun an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X
chiasm; chiasma.
- noun an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X
- memsahib2/5
memsahib
- noun a woman sahib
- noun a woman sahib
- nasalization2/5
nasalization
- noun the act of nasalizing; the utterance of sounds modulated by the nasal resonators
nasalisation.
- noun the act of nasalizing; the utterance of sounds modulated by the nasal resonators
- conversationalists2/5
conversationalist
- noun someone skilled at conversation
conversationist; schmoozer.
- noun someone skilled at conversation
- sensationalistic2/5
sensationalistic
- adjective satellite typical of tabloids
yellow; scandalmongering.
- sensational journalistic reportage of the scandal
- yellow press
- adjective satellite typical of tabloids
- upsala2/5
upsala
- noun a city in east central Sweden to the northwest of Stockholm
Uppsala.
- noun a city in east central Sweden to the northwest of Stockholm
- visayan2/5
visayan
- noun a member of the most numerous indigenous people of the Philippines
Bisayan.
- noun a member of the most numerous indigenous people of the Philippines
- haversacks2/5
haversack
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
packsack; back pack; backpack; rucksack; knapsack.
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- staysail2/5
staysail
- noun a fore-and-aft sail set on a stay (as between two masts)
- noun a fore-and-aft sail set on a stay (as between two masts)
- darsana2/5
darsana
- noun (from the Sanskrit word for `to see') one of six orthodox philosophical systems or viewpoints on the nature of reality and the release from bondage to karma
- noun (from the Sanskrit word for `to see') one of six orthodox philosophical systems or viewpoints on the nature of reality and the release from bondage to karma
- chrysanthemum2/5
chrysanthemum
- noun the flower of a chrysanthemum plant
- noun any of numerous perennial Old World herbs having showy brightly colored flower heads of the genera Chrysanthemum, Argyranthemum, Dendranthema, Tanacetum; widely cultivated
- noun the flower of a chrysanthemum plant
- unpleasantly2/5
unpleasantly
- adverb in an unpleasant manner
- he had been unpleasantly surprised
- adverb in an unpleasant manner
- basalts2/5
basalt
- noun the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
- noun the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
- unsatisfying2/5
unsatisfying
- adjective satellite not up to expectations
disappointing; dissatisfactory.
- a disappointing performance from one who had seemed so promising
- adjective satellite not up to expectations
- dysarthria2/5
dysarthria
- noun impaired articulatory ability resulting from defects in the peripheral motor nerves or in the speech musculature
- noun impaired articulatory ability resulting from defects in the peripheral motor nerves or in the speech musculature
- oligosaccharides2/5
oligosaccharide
- noun any of the carbohydrates that yield only a few monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
- noun any of the carbohydrates that yield only a few monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
- misapprehension2/5
misapprehension
- noun an understanding of something that is not correct
misunderstanding; mistake.
- he wasn't going to admit his mistake
- make no mistake about his intentions
- there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister
- noun an understanding of something that is not correct
- capsaicin2/5
capsaicin
- noun colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno
- noun colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno
- premenopausal2/5
premenopausal
- adjective prior to menopause
- adjective prior to menopause
- chrysalis2/5
chrysalis
- noun pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon
- noun pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon
- pulsar2/5
pulsar
- noun a degenerate neutron star; small and extremely dense; rotates very fast and emits regular pulses of polarized radiation
- noun a degenerate neutron star; small and extremely dense; rotates very fast and emits regular pulses of polarized radiation
- paranasal2/5
paranasal
- adjective adjacent to the nasal cavities
- paranasal sinus
- adjective adjacent to the nasal cavities
- chrysanthemums2/5
chrysanthemum
- noun the flower of a chrysanthemum plant
- noun any of numerous perennial Old World herbs having showy brightly colored flower heads of the genera Chrysanthemum, Argyranthemum, Dendranthema, Tanacetum; widely cultivated
- noun the flower of a chrysanthemum plant
- bonsai2/5
bonsai
- noun a dwarfed ornamental tree or shrub grown in a tray or shallow pot
- noun a dwarfed ornamental tree or shrub grown in a tray or shallow pot
- monosaccharides2/5
monosaccharide
- noun a sugar (like sucrose or fructose) that does not hydrolyse to give other sugars; the simplest group of carbohydrates
monosaccharose; simple sugar.
- noun a sugar (like sucrose or fructose) that does not hydrolyse to give other sugars; the simplest group of carbohydrates
- nyasaland2/5
nyasaland
- noun a landlocked republic in southern central Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964
Malawi; Republic of Malawi.
- noun a landlocked republic in southern central Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964
- immunoassays2/5
immunoassay
- noun identification of a substance (especially a protein) by its action as an antigen
immunochemical assay.
- PSA in the blood can be measured with an immunochemical assay
- noun identification of a substance (especially a protein) by its action as an antigen
- selfsame2/5
selfsame
- adjective satellite being the exact same one; not any other:
identical; very.
- this is the identical room we stayed in before
- the themes of his stories are one and the same
- saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers
- on this very spot
- the very thing he said yesterday
- the very man I want to see
- adjective satellite being the exact same one; not any other:
- insanely2/5
insanely
- adverb in an insane manner
crazily; madly; dementedly.
- she behaved insanely
- he behaves crazily when he is off his medication
- the witch cackled madly
- screaming dementedly
- adverb (used as intensives) extremely
deadly; deucedly; madly; devilishly.
- she was madly in love
- deadly dull
- deadly earnest
- deucedly clever
- insanely jealous
- adverb in an insane manner
- pulsars2/5
pulsar
- noun a degenerate neutron star; small and extremely dense; rotates very fast and emits regular pulses of polarized radiation
- noun a degenerate neutron star; small and extremely dense; rotates very fast and emits regular pulses of polarized radiation
- chainsaw2/5
chainsaw
- noun portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain
chain saw.
- noun portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain
- somersault2/5
somersault
- noun an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
summersault; flip; summerset; somerset; somersaulting.
- verb do a somersault
- noun an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
- sisal2/5
sisal
- noun a plant fiber used for making rope
sisal hemp.
- noun Mexican or West Indian plant with large fleshy leaves yielding a stiff fiber used in e.g. rope
Agave sisalana.
- noun a plant fiber used for making rope
- disambiguation2/5
disambiguation
- noun clarification that follows from the removal of ambiguity
- noun clarification that follows from the removal of ambiguity
- croissant2/5
croissant
- noun very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll
crescent roll.
- noun very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll
- dressage2/5
dressage
- noun maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider
- noun maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider
- croissants2/5
croissant
- noun very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll
crescent roll.
- noun very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll
- oligosaccharide2/5
oligosaccharide
- noun any of the carbohydrates that yield only a few monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
- noun any of the carbohydrates that yield only a few monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
- ampersand2/5
ampersand
- noun a punctuation mark (&) used to represent conjunction (and)
- noun a punctuation mark (&) used to represent conjunction (and)
- pharisaic2/5
pharisaic
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
self-righteous; sanctimonious; holier-than-thou; pietistic; pharisaical; pietistical.
- a sickening sanctimonious smile
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
- glossaries2/5
glossary
- noun an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
gloss.
- noun an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
- nisan2/5
nisan
The first month of the jewish ecclesiastical year, formerly answering nearly to the month of April, now to March, of the Christian calendar. See Abib .
- individualisation2/5
individualisation
- noun discriminating the individual from the generic group or species
individuation; individualization.
- noun discriminating the individual from the generic group or species
- icosahedral2/5
icosahedral
- adjective of or relating to an icosahedron
- adjective of or relating to an icosahedron
- rosales2/5
rosales
- noun in some classifications this category does not include Leguminosae
order Rosales.
- noun in some classifications this category does not include Leguminosae
- somersaults2/5
somersault
- noun an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
summersault; flip; summerset; somerset; somersaulting.
- verb do a somersault
- noun an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
- metatarsals2/5
metatarsal
- noun any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes
- adjective of or relating to the metatarsus
- metatarsal bones
- noun any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes
- marsala2/5
marsala
A kind of wine exported from Marsala in Sicily.
- nasals2/5
nasal
- noun a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed
nasal consonant.
- noun an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose
nasal bone; os nasale.
- noun a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed
- conversationally2/5
conversationally
- adverb with the use of colloquial expressions
colloquially; informally.
- this building is colloquially referred to as The Barn
- adverb with the use of colloquial expressions
- misanthrope2/5
misanthrope
- noun someone who dislikes people in general
misanthropist.
- noun someone who dislikes people in general
- sensate2/5
sensate
- adjective satellite having physical sensation
- sensate creatures
- adjective satellite having physical sensation
- disaccharide2/5
disaccharide
- noun any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield two monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
- noun any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield two monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
- decomposable2/5
decomposable
- adjective satellite capable of being partitioned
analyzable.
- adjective satellite capable of being partitioned
- monosaccharide2/5
monosaccharide
- noun a sugar (like sucrose or fructose) that does not hydrolyse to give other sugars; the simplest group of carbohydrates
monosaccharose; simple sugar.
- noun a sugar (like sucrose or fructose) that does not hydrolyse to give other sugars; the simplest group of carbohydrates
- disaccharides2/5
disaccharide
- noun any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield two monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
- noun any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield two monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
- sesamoid2/5
sesamoid
- noun any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint
sesamoid bone; os sesamoideum.
- noun any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint
- hacksaw2/5
hacksaw
- noun saw used with one hand for cutting metal
hack saw; metal saw.
- noun saw used with one hand for cutting metal
- immunosuppressant2/5
immunosuppressant
- noun a drug that lowers the body's normal immune response
immunosuppressive drug; immunosuppressive; immune suppressant drug; immunosuppressor.
- noun a drug that lowers the body's normal immune response
- dissatisfactions2/5
dissatisfaction
- noun the feeling of being displeased and discontent
- he was never slow to express his dissatisfaction with the service he received
- noun the feeling of being displeased and discontent
- misanthropic2/5
misanthropic
- adjective satellite believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
misanthropical; cynical.
- adjective satellite hating mankind in general
misanthropical.
- adjective satellite believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
- prosaically2/5
prosaically
- adverb in a matter-of-fact manner
unimaginatively.
- I applied my attention prosaically to my routine
- adverb in a matter-of-fact manner
- jessamine2/5
jessamine
- noun a climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white or yellow or red flowers used in perfume and to flavor tea
Jasminum officinale; true jasmine; common jasmine.
- noun a climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white or yellow or red flowers used in perfume and to flavor tea
- immunosuppressants2/5
immunosuppressant
- noun a drug that lowers the body's normal immune response
immunosuppressive drug; immunosuppressive; immune suppressant drug; immunosuppressor.
- noun a drug that lowers the body's normal immune response
- misapprehensions2/5
misapprehension
- noun an understanding of something that is not correct
misunderstanding; mistake.
- he wasn't going to admit his mistake
- make no mistake about his intentions
- there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister
- noun an understanding of something that is not correct
- formosan2/5
formosan
- noun the Austronesian languages spoken on Formosa
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of the island republic on Taiwan or its residents or their language
Taiwanese; Chinese.
- the Taiwanese capital is Taipeh
- noun the Austronesian languages spoken on Formosa
- brassard2/5
brassard
- noun armor plate that protects the arm
- noun armor plate that protects the arm
- chainsaws2/5
chainsaw
- noun portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain
chain saw.
- noun portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain
- handsaw2/5
handsaw
- noun a saw used with one hand for cutting wood
hand saw; carpenter's saw.
- noun a saw used with one hand for cutting wood
- basaltic2/5
basaltic
- adjective of or relating to or containing basalt
- basaltic magma is fluid
- adjective of or relating to or containing basalt
- nsaid2/5
nsaid
- noun an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory.
- NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes
- noun an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids
- balsamic2/5
balsamic
- adjective of or relating to or containing balsam
balsamy.
- a balsamic fragrance
- adjective of or relating to or containing balsam
- disappointingly2/5
disappointingly
- adverb in a disappointing manner
- the discoverer of argon, Sir William Ramsay, looked disappointingly ordinary
- adverb in a disappointing manner
- abyssal2/5
abyssal
- adjective relating to ocean depths from 2000 to 5000 meters
- adjective satellite resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable
unfathomable; abysmal.
- the abyssal depths of the ocean
- adjective relating to ocean depths from 2000 to 5000 meters
- rosacea2/5
rosacea
- noun a skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance
acne rosacea.
- noun a skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance
- transaminase2/5
transaminase
- noun a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound)
aminotransferase; aminopherase.
- noun a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound)
- thalassaemia2/5
thalassaemia
- noun an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin
Mediterranean anemia; Mediterranean anaemia; thalassemia.
- noun an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin
- radioimmunoassay2/5
radioimmunoassay
- noun immunoassay of a substance that has been radioactively labeled
- noun immunoassay of a substance that has been radioactively labeled
- pulsatilla2/5
pulsatilla
(Bot.) A genus of ranunculaceous herbs including the pasque flower. This genus is now merged in Anemone . Some species, asAnemone Pulsatilla ,Anemone pratensis , andAnemone patens , are used medicinally.
- transaminases2/5
transaminase
- noun a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound)
aminotransferase; aminopherase.
- noun a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound)
- leguminosae2/5
leguminosae
- noun a large family of trees, shrubs, vines, and herbs bearing bean pods; divided for convenience into the subfamilies Caesalpiniaceae; Mimosaceae; Papilionaceae
legume family; family Fabaceae; family Leguminosae; Fabaceae; pea family.
- noun a large family of trees, shrubs, vines, and herbs bearing bean pods; divided for convenience into the subfamilies Caesalpiniaceae; Mimosaceae; Papilionaceae
- disagreeably2/5
disagreeably
- adverb in a disagreeable manner
- `I took no harm from the journey, thank you,' she said disagreeably
- adverb in a disagreeable manner
- thimerosal2/5
thimerosal
- noun a light-colored crystalline powder (trade name Merthiolate) used as a surgical antiseptic
sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate; Merthiolate.
- noun a light-colored crystalline powder (trade name Merthiolate) used as a surgical antiseptic
- angiosarcoma2/5
angiosarcoma
- noun a rare malignant neoplasm arising from vascular tissue; usually occurs in the breast and skin and is believed to originate from the endothelial cells of blood vessels
- noun a rare malignant neoplasm arising from vascular tissue; usually occurs in the breast and skin and is believed to originate from the endothelial cells of blood vessels
- thesauri2/5
thesaurus
- noun a book containing a classified list of synonyms
synonym finder.
- noun a book containing a classified list of synonyms
- rosaceae2/5
rosaceae
- noun a large family of dicotyledonous plants of order Rosales; have alternate leaves and five-petaled flowers with numerous stamens
rose family; family Rosaceae.
- noun a large family of dicotyledonous plants of order Rosales; have alternate leaves and five-petaled flowers with numerous stamens
- unrecognisable2/5
unrecognisable
- adjective satellite defying recognition as e.g. because of damage or alteration
unrecognizable.
- adverb beyond recognition; in an unrecognizable manner
unrecognizably.
- he had unrecognizably aged
- adjective satellite defying recognition as e.g. because of damage or alteration
- bursary2/5
bursary
- noun the treasury of a public institution or religious order
- noun the treasury of a public institution or religious order
- bursaries2/5
bursary
- noun the treasury of a public institution or religious order
- noun the treasury of a public institution or religious order
- pterosaurs2/5
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
- bursal2/5
bursal
- adjective relating to or affecting a bursa
- adjective relating to or affecting a bursa
- nasally2/5
nasally
- adverb in a nasal manner
- inhaled nasally
- adverb in a nasal manner
- sensationally2/5
sensationally
- adverb in a sensational manner
- in the summer of 1958 the pianist had a sensationally triumphant return
- adverb in a sensational manner
- lumbosacral2/5
lumbosacral
- adjective of or relating to or near the small of the back and the back part of the pelvis between the hips
- adjective of or relating to or near the small of the back and the back part of the pelvis between the hips
- osteosarcoma2/5
osteosarcoma
- noun malignant bone tumor; most common in children and young adults where it tends to affect the femur
osteogenic sarcoma.
- noun malignant bone tumor; most common in children and young adults where it tends to affect the femur
- masai2/5
masai
- noun a Nilotic language
- noun a Nilotic language
- dorsally2/5
dorsally
- adverb in a dorsal location or direction
- adverb in a dorsal location or direction
- uncompensated2/5
uncompensated
- adjective satellite not paying a salary
unsalaried.
- an uncompensated federal post
- adjective satellite not paying a salary
- rhabdomyosarcoma2/5
rhabdomyosarcoma
- noun a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle
rhabdosarcoma.
- noun a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle
- chondrosarcoma2/5
chondrosarcoma
- noun a malignant neoplasm of cartilage cells
- noun a malignant neoplasm of cartilage cells
- leiomyosarcoma2/5
leiomyosarcoma
- noun sarcoma of smooth muscle; occurs most often digestive tract or uterus or bladder or prostate
- noun sarcoma of smooth muscle; occurs most often digestive tract or uterus or bladder or prostate
- liposarcoma2/5
liposarcoma
- noun sarcoma of fat cells
- noun sarcoma of fat cells
- hypoglossal2/5
hypoglossal
- noun supplies intrinsic muscles of the tongue and other tongue muscles
twelfth cranial nerve; nervus hypoglosus; hypoglossal nerve.
- noun supplies intrinsic muscles of the tongue and other tongue muscles
- coxsackievirus2/5
coxsackievirus
- noun enterovirus causing a disease resembling poliomyelitis but without paralysis
Coxsackie virus.
- noun enterovirus causing a disease resembling poliomyelitis but without paralysis
- tyrannosaurus2/5
tyrannosaurus
- noun large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having enormous teeth with knifelike serrations; may have been a scavenger rather than an active predator; later Cretaceous period in North America
tyrannosaur; Tyrannosaurus rex.
- noun large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having enormous teeth with knifelike serrations; may have been a scavenger rather than an active predator; later Cretaceous period in North America
- asap2/5
asap
- adverb as soon as possible
- adverb as soon as possible
- supersaturated2/5
supersaturated
- adjective satellite being more concentrated than normally possible and therefore not in equilibrium
- adjective satellite being more concentrated than normally possible and therefore not in equilibrium
- disapprovingly2/5
disapprovingly
- adverb showing disapproval
- he shook his head disapprovingly
- adverb showing disapproval
- cisalpine2/5
cisalpine
- adjective satellite on the Italian or Roman side of the Alps
ultramontane.
- ancient cisalpine Gaul included an area south and east of the Alps
- adjective satellite on the Italian or Roman side of the Alps
- unsatisfiable2/5
unsatisfiable
- adjective satellite not capable of being satisfied
- he knew the trap of unsatisfiable longing
- adjective satellite not capable of being satisfied
- insatiate2/5
insatiate
- adjective impossible to satisfy
insatiable; unsatiable.
- an insatiate appetite
- an insatiable demand for old buildings to restore
- his passion for work was unsatiable
- adjective impossible to satisfy
- pulsatile2/5
pulsatile
Capable of being struck or beaten; played by beating or by percussion; as, a tambourine is a .pulsatile musical instrument
- landsat2/5
landsat
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- lsat2/5
lsat
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- improvisational2/5
improvisational
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- exercisable2/5
exercisable
That may be exercised, used, or exerted.
- institutionalisation2/5
institutionalisation
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- submucosal2/5
submucosal
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- assad2/5
assad
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- disaggregation2/5
disaggregation
The separation of an aggregate body into its component parts.
- subsample2/5
subsample
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- intranasal2/5
intranasal
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- compensator2/5
compensator
One who, or that which, compensates; -- a name applied to various mechanical devices.
- isadora2/5
isadora
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- resampling2/5
- lipopolysaccharide2/5
lipopolysaccharide
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- dialysate2/5
- posada2/5
posada
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- cassation2/5
cassation
The act of annulling. A general cassation of their constitutions. Motley.
- valsalva2/5
- susana2/5
susana
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- reusability2/5
reusability
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- supersaturation2/5
supersaturation
The operation of supersaturating, or the state of being supersaturated.
- naissance2/5
naissance
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- lysate2/5
lysate
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- masada2/5
masada
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- cesaire2/5
cesaire
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- rosalyn2/5
rosalyn
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- masala2/5
masala
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- froissart2/5
froissart
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- casaubon2/5
- lysates2/5
lysates
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- masaryk2/5
masaryk
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- rosanna2/5
rosanna
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- ansar2/5
ansar
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- pisano2/5
- nondisabled2/5
- pissarro2/5
- dorsalis2/5
dorsalis
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- disallowance2/5
disallowance
The act of disallowing; refusal to admit or permit; rejection. Syn. -- Disapprobation; prohibition; condemnation; censure; rejection.
- passé2/5
passé
Past; gone by; hence, past one's prime; worn; faded; Ld. Lytton.as, a .passée belle
- decompensation2/5
decompensation
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- universalization2/5
universalization
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- bosanquet2/5
- ronsard2/5
- politicisation2/5
politicisation
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- bessarabia2/5
bessarabia
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- asaph2/5
asaph
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- desaturation2/5
desaturation
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- marquesas2/5
marquesas
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- disaggregate2/5
disaggregate
To destroy the aggregation of; to separate into component parts, as an aggregate mass.
- cassatt2/5
cassatt
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- subsamples2/5
- eicosanoids2/5
- cassady2/5
- dessau2/5
dessau
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- pisan2/5
pisan
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- overdosage2/5
overdosage
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- masaccio2/5
- transactivation2/5
- reimbursable2/5
reimbursable
Capable of being repaid; repayable. A loan has been made of two millions of dollars, reimbursable in ten years. A. Hamilton.
- universalis2/5
universalis
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- mississauga2/5
mississauga
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- korsakoff2/5
korsakoff
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- wasatch2/5
wasatch
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- securitisation2/5
securitisation
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- rosalia2/5
rosalia
(Mus.) A form of melody in which a phrase or passage is successively repeated, each time a step or half step higher; a melodic sequence.
- melisande2/5
melisande
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- kisan2/5
kisan
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- intelsat2/5
intelsat
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- universalists2/5
universalist
- adjective of or relating to or tending toward universalism
universalistic.
- adjective of or relating to or tending toward universalism
- regionalisation2/5
- isak2/5
isak
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- prioritisation2/5
prioritisation
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- incisal2/5
incisal
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- petrosal2/5
petrosal
(Anat.) (a) Hard; stony; petrous; as, the petrosal bone;petrosal part of the temporal bone.(b) Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the petrous, or petrosal, bone, or the corresponding part of the temporal bone.
- mineralisation2/5
mineralisation
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- glycosaminoglycans2/5
glycosaminoglycans
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- usama2/5
usama
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- lassalle2/5
- darussalam2/5
darussalam
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- makassar2/5
makassar
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- commissaire2/5
commissaire
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- tattersall2/5
tattersall
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- realisable2/5
realisable
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- exposé2/5
exposé
To set forth; to set out to public view; to exhibit; to show; to display; as, to expose goods for sale; toexpose pictures to public inspection.Those who seek truth only, freely expose their principles to the test, and are pleased to have them examined. Locke.
- disarticulation2/5
disarticulation
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- murasaki2/5
murasaki
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- fibrosarcoma2/5
fibrosarcoma
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- misallocation2/5
misallocation
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- oversampling2/5
oversampling
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- customisation2/5
customisation
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- isadore2/5
isadore
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- decompensated2/5
decompensated
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- disarmingly2/5
disarming
- noun act of reducing or depriving of arms
disarmament.
- the disarmament of the aggressor nations must be complete
- verb remove offensive capability from
demilitarise; disarm; demilitarize.
- noun act of reducing or depriving of arms
- personalisation2/5
personalisation
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- computerisation2/5
computerisation
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- indispensably2/5
indispensable
- adjective not to be dispensed with; essential
- foods indispensable to good nutrition
- adjective satellite absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
essential.
- essential tools and materials
- funds essential to the completion of the project
- an indispensable worker
- adjective not to be dispensed with; essential
- coxsackie2/5
coxsackie
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- dispensationalism2/5
dispensationalism
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- dessalines2/5
- legitimisation2/5
legitimisation
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- thousandfold2/5
thousandfold
Multiplied by a thousand.
- improvisatory2/5
improvisatory
Of or pertaining to improvisation or extemporaneous composition.
- sensationalized2/5
sensationalized
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- kennesaw2/5
kennesaw
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- isamu2/5
isamu
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- magsaysay2/5
magsaysay
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- unsaturation2/5
unsaturation
The quality or state of being unsaturated.
- docosahexaenoic2/5
docosahexaenoic
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- acetylsalicylic2/5
acetylsalicylic
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- posadas2/5
- polycondensation2/5
- demersal2/5
- paysage2/5
paysage
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- callosal2/5
callosal
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- nitrosamines2/5
- recognisably2/5
recognisable
- adjective satellite capable of being recognized
recognizable; placeable.
- adjective satellite capable of being recognized
- transaxle2/5
transaxle
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- assai2/5
assay
- noun an appraisal of the state of affairs
check.
- they made an assay of the contents
- a check on its dependability under stress
- noun a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
- noun an appraisal of the state of affairs
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- craniosacral2/5
- hyperarousal2/5
- marketisation2/5
- balsamo2/5
balsamo
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- meursault2/5
- contextualisation2/5
contextualisation
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- evangelisation2/5
- issac2/5
issac
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- islamisation2/5
- séance2/5
séance
A session, as of some public body; especially, a meeting of spiritualists to receive spirit communication, so called.
- resample2/5
resample
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- valorisation2/5
- eicosapentaenoic2/5
eicosapentaenoic
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- disaggregating2/5
disaggregate
To destroy the aggregation of; to separate into component parts, as an aggregate mass.
- isar2/5
isar
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- visakhapatnam2/5
visakhapatnam
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- madrassas2/5
- serosal2/5
serosal
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- radicalisation2/5
radicalisation
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- midsagittal2/5
- resaca2/5
- basalis2/5
basalis
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- casal2/5
casal
(Gram.) Of or pertaining to case; as, a .casal ending
- screensaver2/5
screensaver
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- messalina2/5
- aleksandrovich2/5
aleksandrovich
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- hasard2/5
hazard
- noun a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
endangerment; jeopardy; peril; risk.
- drinking alcohol is a health hazard
- noun an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
chance; fortune; luck.
- bad luck caused his downfall
- we ran into each other by pure chance
- noun a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
- usar2/5
usar
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- rosanne2/5
rosanne
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- causatives2/5
causative
- adjective producing an effect
- poverty as a causative factor in crime
- adjective producing an effect
- cæsar2/5
cæsar
A Roman emperor, as being the successor of Augustus Cæsar. Hence, a kaiser, or emperor of Germany, or any emperor or powerful ruler. See Kaiser ,Kesar .Malborough anticipated the day when he would be servilely flattered and courted by Cæsar on one side and by Louis the Great on the other. Macaulay.
- redressal2/5
- vomeronasal2/5
- glycosaminoglycan2/5
glycosaminoglycan
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- compensators2/5
compensator
One who, or that which, compensates; -- a name applied to various mechanical devices.
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- subsampling2/5
- swissair2/5
swissair
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- sysadmin2/5
sysadmin
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- bipartisanship2/5
bipartisanship
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- thyroglossal2/5
- dispensational2/5
dispensational
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- plaisance2/5
plaisance
See Pleasance .
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- unsayable2/5
- eicosanoid2/5
eicosanoid
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- ahsan2/5
ahsan
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- responsable2/5
responsible
- adjective worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
- a responsible adult
- responsible journalism
- a responsible position
- the captain is responsible for the ship's safety
- the cabinet is responsible to the parliament
- adjective satellite being the agent or cause
responsible for.
- determined who was the responsible party
- termites were responsible for the damage
- adjective worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
- macassar2/5
macassar
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- timesaving2/5
timesaving
Saving time; as, a .timesaving expedient
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- causae2/5
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- dispersant2/5
dispersant
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- messager2/5
message
- noun a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
- he sent a three-word message
- noun what a communication that is about something is about
content; substance; subject matter.
- noun a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
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syracusan
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- resampled2/5
- failsafe2/5
failsafe
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- recrystallisation2/5
recrystallisation
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- universalisation2/5
- postnasal2/5
postnasal
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- asamblea2/5
asamblea
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- risala2/5
risala
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- yossarian2/5
yossarian
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- timesaver2/5
timesaver
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- lymphosarcoma2/5
lymphosarcoma
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mobilisation
- noun act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action
mobilization.
- mobilization of the country's economic resources
- noun act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops"
militarisation; militarization; mobilization.
- noun act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action
- recusal1/5
recusal
- noun (law) the disqualification of a judge or jury by reason of prejudice or conflict of interest; a judge can be recused by objections of either party or judges can disqualify themselves
recusation.
- noun (law) the disqualification of a judge or jury by reason of prejudice or conflict of interest; a judge can be recused by objections of either party or judges can disqualify themselves
- pharsalus1/5
pharsalus
- noun Caesar defeated Pompey in 48 BC
battle of Pharsalus.
- noun Caesar defeated Pompey in 48 BC
- privatisations1/5
privatisation
- noun changing something from state to private ownership or control
privatization; denationalization; denationalisation.
- noun changing something from state to private ownership or control
- inspissated1/5
inspissate
- verb make viscous or dense
thicken.
- thicken the sauce by adding flour
- verb make thick or thicker
thicken.
- Thicken the sauce
- inspissate the tar so that it becomes pitch
- verb make viscous or dense
- crusaded1/5
crusade
- noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
campaign; cause; drive; effort; movement.
- he supported populist campaigns
- they worked in the cause of world peace
- the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant
- the movement to end slavery
- contributed to the war effort
- noun any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in the 11th to 13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims
- noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
- assailable1/5
assailable
- adjective satellite not defended or capable of being defended
undefended; open; undefendable.
- an open city
- open to attack
- adjective satellite not defended or capable of being defended
- verbalisation1/5
verbalisation
- noun the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization
verbalization.
- noun the activity of expressing something in words
verbalization.
- noun the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization
- disarrayed1/5
disarrayed
- adjective satellite in disarray
- disarrayed bedclothes
- verb bring disorder to
disarray; disorder.
- adjective satellite in disarray
- immunisations1/5
immunisation
- noun the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)
immunization.
- noun the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)
- denationalisation1/5
denationalisation
- noun changing something from state to private ownership or control
privatization; denationalization; privatisation.
- noun changing something from state to private ownership or control
- asala1/5
asala
- noun a militant Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization formed in 1975 to force Turkey to acknowledge killing more than a million Armenians and forcibly removing them from border areas in 1915; wants Turkey to pay reparations and cede territory to Armenia
3rd October Organization; Orly Group; Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia.
- ASALA bombing at Orly Airport in Paris in 1983 killed 8 and wounded 55 people
- noun a militant Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization formed in 1975 to force Turkey to acknowledge killing more than a million Armenians and forcibly removing them from border areas in 1915; wants Turkey to pay reparations and cede territory to Armenia
- canalisation1/5
canalisation
- noun the production of a canal or a conversion to canals
canalization.
- noun management through specified channels of communication
channelisation; canalization; channelization.
- noun the production of a canal or a conversion to canals
- channelisation1/5
channelisation
- noun management through specified channels of communication
canalization; canalisation; channelization.
- noun management through specified channels of communication
- assaulters1/5
assaulter
- noun someone who attacks
attacker; assailant; aggressor.
- noun someone who attacks
- memorialisation1/5
memorialisation
- noun a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
commemoration; memorialization.
- noun a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
- recognisance1/5
recognisance
- noun (law) a security entered into before a court with a condition to perform some act required by law; on failure to perform that act a sum is forfeited
recognizance.
- noun (law) a security entered into before a court with a condition to perform some act required by law; on failure to perform that act a sum is forfeited
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disa
- noun any orchid of the genus Disa; beautiful orchids with dark green leaves and usually hooded flowers; much prized as emblematic flowers in their native regions
- noun a combat support agency in the Department of Defense responsible for developing and operating and supporting information systems to serve the needs of the President and the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Defense Information Systems Agency.
- noun any orchid of the genus Disa; beautiful orchids with dark green leaves and usually hooded flowers; much prized as emblematic flowers in their native regions
- nationalisations1/5
nationalisation
- noun the action of forming or becoming a nation
nationalization.
- noun the action of rendering national in character
nationalization.
- noun the action of forming or becoming a nation
- extravasations1/5
extravasation
- noun an extravasated liquid (blood or lymph or urine); the product of extravasation
- noun (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
eructation; eruption.
- noun an extravasated liquid (blood or lymph or urine); the product of extravasation
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recognisance
- noun (law) a security entered into before a court with a condition to perform some act required by law; on failure to perform that act a sum is forfeited
recognizance.
- noun (law) a security entered into before a court with a condition to perform some act required by law; on failure to perform that act a sum is forfeited
- ransacks1/5
ransack
- verb steal goods; take as spoils
pillage; strip; despoil; plunder; foray; rifle; loot; reave.
- During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners
- verb search thoroughly
comb.
- They combed the area for the missing child
- verb steal goods; take as spoils
- disapprovals1/5
disapproval
- noun a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
- noun the expression of disapproval
- noun a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
- utilisations1/5
utilisation
- noun the act of using
use; utilization; usage; employment; exercise.
- he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
- skilled in the utilization of computers
- noun the act of using
- naturalisations1/5
naturalisation
- noun the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
naturalization.
- noun the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship
naturalization.
- noun the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
- penalisation1/5
penalisation
- noun the act of punishing
penalty; punishment; penalization.
- noun the act of punishing
- assaulter1/5
assaulter
- noun someone who attacks
attacker; assailant; aggressor.
- noun someone who attacks
- verbalisations1/5
verbalisation
- noun the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization
verbalization.
- noun the activity of expressing something in words
verbalization.
- noun the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization
- remilitarisation1/5
remilitarisation
- noun the act of militarizing again
remilitarization.
- noun the act of militarizing again
- malfeasant1/5
malfeasant
- noun one guilty of malfeasance
- noun one guilty of malfeasance
- wassail1/5
wassail
- noun a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas
- verb celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
jollify; make whoopie; make merry; revel; whoop it up; racket; make happy.
- The members of the wedding party made merry all night
- Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!
- noun a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas
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overcompensate
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
compensate; cover.
- he is compensating for being a bad father
- verb make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
over-correct.
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
- palisaded1/5
palisade
- noun fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
- verb surround with a wall in order to fortify
wall; surround; fence; fence in.
- noun fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
- systematisation1/5
systematisation
- noun systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale
rationalization; rationalisation; systematization.
- noun systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale
- asanga1/5
asanga
- noun Indian religious leader and founder of the Yogacara school of Buddhism in India (4th century)
- noun Indian religious leader and founder of the Yogacara school of Buddhism in India (4th century)
- externalisation1/5
externalisation
- noun attributing to outside causes
externalization.
- noun embodying in an outward form
externalization; exteriorization; exteriorisation.
- noun attributing to outside causes
- vaporisation1/5
vaporisation
- noun the process of becoming a vapor
evaporation; vaporization; vapor; vapour.
- noun annihilation by vaporizing something
vaporization.
- noun the process of becoming a vapor
- ambassadorship1/5
ambassadorship
- noun the post of ambassador
- noun the post of ambassador
- purchasable1/5
purchasable
- adjective satellite capable of being corrupted
bribable; corruptible; venal; dishonest.
- corruptible judges
- dishonest politicians
- a purchasable senator
- a venal police officer
- adjective satellite available for purchase
for sale.
- purchasable goods
- many houses in the area are for sale
- adjective satellite capable of being corrupted
- extravasated1/5
extravasate
- verb force out or cause to escape from a proper vessel or channel
- verb become active and spew forth lava and rocks
belch; erupt.
- Vesuvius erupts once in a while
- verb force out or cause to escape from a proper vessel or channel
- pleasance1/5
pleasance
- noun a pleasant and secluded part of a garden; usually attached to a mansion
- noun a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
pleasure.
- he was tingling with pleasure
- noun a pleasant and secluded part of a garden; usually attached to a mansion
- parasailing1/5
parasailing
- noun gliding in a parasail
paragliding.
- noun gliding in a parasail
- vocalisation1/5
vocalisation
- noun the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
vocalism; phonation; vocalization; voice; vox.
- a singer takes good care of his voice
- the giraffe cannot make any vocalizations
- noun the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
- essaying1/5
essay
- noun an analytic or interpretive literary composition
- noun a tentative attempt
- noun an analytic or interpretive literary composition
- symbolisation1/5
symbolisation
- noun the use of symbols to convey meaning
symbolization.
- noun something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
symbolization; symbol; symbolic representation.
- the eagle is a symbol of the United States
- noun the use of symbols to convey meaning
- dispersals1/5
dispersal
- noun the act of dispersing or diffusing something
dispersion; diffusion; dissemination.
- the dispersion of the troops
- the diffusion of knowledge
- noun the act of dispersing or diffusing something
- desensitisation1/5
desensitisation
- noun the process of reducing sensitivity
desensitization.
- the patient was desensitized to the allergen
- noun the process of reducing sensitivity
- atomisation1/5
atomisation
- noun separating something into fine particles
fragmentation; atomization.
- noun annihilation by reducing something to atoms
atomization.
- noun separating something into fine particles
- compartmentalisation1/5
compartmentalisation
- noun a mild state of dissociation
compartmentalization.
- noun the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
categorisation; categorization; classification; compartmentalization; assortment.
- noun a mild state of dissociation
- stylisation1/5
stylisation
- noun the act of stylizing; causing to conform to a particular style
stylization.
- noun the act of stylizing; causing to conform to a particular style
- demonisation1/5
demonisation
- noun to represent as diabolically evil
demonization.
- the demonization of our enemies
- noun to represent as diabolically evil
- monopolisation1/5
monopolisation
- noun domination (of a market or commodity) to the exclusion of others
monopolization.
- noun domination (of a market or commodity) to the exclusion of others
- overcompensated1/5
overcompensate
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
compensate; cover.
- he is compensating for being a bad father
- verb make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
over-correct.
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
- misalliance1/5
misalliance
- noun an unsuitable alliance (especially with regard to marriage)
- noun an unsuitable alliance (especially with regard to marriage)
- reconnaissances1/5
reconnaissance
- noun the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
reconnaissance mission.
- an exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance mission
- noun the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
- depersonalisation1/5
depersonalisation
- noun emotional dissociative disorder in which there is loss of contact with your own personal reality accompanied by feelings of unreality and strangeness
depersonalization disorder; depersonalization; depersonalisation disorder; depersonalization neurosis; depersonalisation neurosis.
- noun (existentialism) a loss of personal identity; a feeling of being an anonymous cog in an impersonal social machine
depersonalization.
- noun emotional dissociative disorder in which there is loss of contact with your own personal reality accompanied by feelings of unreality and strangeness
- rationalisations1/5
rationalisation
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
rationalization.
- noun the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
rationalization.
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
- isomerisation1/5
isomerisation
- noun the conversion of a compound into an isomer of itself
isomerization.
- noun the conversion of a compound into an isomer of itself
- caesarism1/5
caesarism
A system of government in which unrestricted power is exercised by a single person, to whom, as Cæsar or emperor, it has been committed by the popular will; imperialism; also, advocacy or support of such a system of government. ✍ This word came into prominence in the time of Napoleon III., as an expression of the claims and political views of that emperor, and of the politicians of his court.
- overcompensating1/5
overcompensate
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
compensate; cover.
- he is compensating for being a bad father
- verb make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
over-correct.
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
- obeisances1/5
obeisance
- noun bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
bowing; bow.
- noun the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
obedience.
- noun bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
- vocalisations1/5
vocalisation
- noun the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
vocalism; phonation; vocalization; voice; vox.
- a singer takes good care of his voice
- the giraffe cannot make any vocalizations
- noun the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
- palisading1/5
palisade
- noun fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
- verb surround with a wall in order to fortify
wall; surround; fence; fence in.
- noun fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
- humanisation1/5
humanisation
- noun the act of making more human
humanization.
- noun the act of making more human
- decriminalisation1/5
decriminalisation
- noun legislation that makes something legal that was formerly illegal
decriminalization.
- noun legislation that makes something legal that was formerly illegal
- territorialisation1/5
territorialisation
- noun the act of organizing as a territory
territorialization.
- noun the act of organizing as a territory
- malversation1/5
malversation
- noun misconduct in public office
- noun misconduct in public office
- desalted1/5
desalt
- verb remove salt from
desalinize; desalinate; desalinise.
- desalinate water
- verb remove salt from
- desalinated1/5
desalinate
- verb remove salt from
desalinize; desalinise; desalt.
- desalinate water
- verb remove salt from
- essayer1/5
essayer
- noun one who tries
trier; attempter.
- noun one who tries
- polarisations1/5
polarisation
- noun the condition of having or giving polarity
polarization.
- noun the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration
polarization.
- noun the condition of having or giving polarity
- cassandras1/5
cassandra
- noun (Greek mythology) a prophetess in Troy during the Trojan War whose predictions were true but were never believed
- noun (Greek mythology) a prophetess in Troy during the Trojan War whose predictions were true but were never believed
- disarrange1/5
disarrange
- verb destroy the arrangement or order of
- My son disarranged the papers on my desk
- verb disturb the arrangement of
- disarrange the papers
- verb destroy the arrangement or order of
- unsaddle1/5
unsaddle
- verb remove the saddle from
offsaddle.
- They unsaddled their mounts
- verb remove the saddle from
- usance1/5
usance
- noun the period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of exchange)
- noun (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
use of goods and services; use; economic consumption; consumption.
- the consumption of energy has increased steadily
- noun the period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of exchange)
- vulgarisation1/5
vulgarisation
- noun the act of rendering something coarse and unrefined
vulgarization.
- noun the act of making something attractive to the general public
vulgarization; popularisation; popularization.
- noun the act of rendering something coarse and unrefined
- medusas1/5
medusa
- noun (Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus
- noun one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles
medusoid; medusan.
- noun (Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus
- disassembles1/5
disassemble
- verb take apart into its constituent pieces
take apart; break up; dismantle; break apart.
- verb take apart into its constituent pieces
- universalisms1/5
universalism
- noun the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved
- noun the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved
- cessations1/5
cessation
- noun a stopping
surcease.
- a cessation of the thunder
- noun a stopping
- vascularisation1/5
vascularisation
- noun the organic process whereby body tissue becomes vascular and develops capillaries
vascularization.
- noun the organic process whereby body tissue becomes vascular and develops capillaries
- masculinisation1/5
masculinisation
- noun the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction)
virilization; masculinization; virilisation.
- noun the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction)
- tergiversation1/5
tergiversation
- noun falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
equivocation.
- noun the act of abandoning a party for cause
apostasy.
- noun falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
- pauperisation1/5
pauperisation
- noun the act of making someone poor
pauperization; impoverishment.
- noun the act of making someone poor
- summarisation1/5
summarisation
- noun the act of preparing a summary (or an instance thereof); stating briefly and succinctly
summarization.
- noun the act of preparing a summary (or an instance thereof); stating briefly and succinctly
- disabusing1/5
disabuse
- verb free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
- verb free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
- causations1/5
causation
- noun the act of causing something to happen
causing.
- noun the act of causing something to happen
- xhosas1/5
xhosa
- noun a member of the Negroid people of southern South Africa
- noun a community of Negroid people in southern South Africa
- noun a member of the Negroid people of southern South Africa
- antisatellite1/5
antisatellite
- adjective of or relating to a system to destroy satellites in orbit
ASAT.
- antisatellite weapons
- adjective of or relating to a system to destroy satellites in orbit
- unsaddling1/5
unsaddle
- verb remove the saddle from
offsaddle.
- They unsaddled their mounts
- verb remove the saddle from
- hospitalisations1/5
hospitalisation
- noun placing in medical care in a hospital
hospital care; hospitalization.
- noun placing in medical care in a hospital
- schematisation1/5
schematisation
- noun providing a chart or outline of a system
diagramming; schematization.
- noun the act of reducing to a scheme or formula
schematization.
- noun providing a chart or outline of a system
- brutalisation1/5
brutalisation
- noun the condition of being treated in a cruel and savage manner
brutalization.
- noun the activity of treating someone savagely or viciously
brutalization.
- noun the condition of being treated in a cruel and savage manner
- wassailing1/5
wassail
- noun a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas
- verb celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
jollify; make whoopie; make merry; revel; whoop it up; racket; make happy.
- The members of the wedding party made merry all night
- Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!
- noun a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas
- overcompensates1/5
overcompensate
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
compensate; cover.
- he is compensating for being a bad father
- verb make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
over-correct.
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
- extravasate1/5
extravasate
- verb force out or cause to escape from a proper vessel or channel
- verb become active and spew forth lava and rocks
belch; erupt.
- Vesuvius erupts once in a while
- verb force out or cause to escape from a proper vessel or channel
- federalisation1/5
federalisation
- noun the state of being under federal control
federalization.
- the federalization of postal service
- noun the act of being put under federal control
federalization.
- noun the state of being under federal control
- solemnisation1/5
solemnisation
- noun the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual
solemnization; celebration.
- the celebration of marriage
- noun the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual
- disaccord1/5
disaccord
- verb be different from one another
disagree; discord.
- verb be different from one another
- dramatisations1/5
dramatisation
- noun conversion into dramatic form
dramatization.
- the play was a dramatization of a short story
- noun a dramatic representation
dramatization.
- noun conversion into dramatic form
- motorisation1/5
motorisation
- noun the act of motorizing (equiping with motors or with motor vehicles)
motorization.
- noun the act of motorizing (equiping with motors or with motor vehicles)
- disarranging1/5
disarrange
- verb destroy the arrangement or order of
- My son disarranged the papers on my desk
- verb disturb the arrangement of
- disarrange the papers
- verb destroy the arrangement or order of
- ambassadorships1/5
ambassadorship
- noun the post of ambassador
- noun the post of ambassador
- thessalia1/5
thessalia
- noun a fertile plain on the Aegean Sea in east central Greece; Thessaly was a former region of ancient Greece
Thessaly.
- noun a fertile plain on the Aegean Sea in east central Greece; Thessaly was a former region of ancient Greece
- conventionalisation1/5
conventionalisation
- noun the act of conventionalizing; conforming to a conventional style
conventionalization.
- noun the act of conventionalizing; conforming to a conventional style
- tergiversations1/5
tergiversation
- noun falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
equivocation.
- noun the act of abandoning a party for cause
apostasy.
- noun falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
- intravasation1/5
intravasation
- noun entry of foreign matter into a blood vessel
- noun entry of foreign matter into a blood vessel
- demagnetisation1/5
demagnetisation
- noun the process of removing magnetization
demagnetization.
- noun the process of removing magnetization
- caesaropapism1/5
caesaropapism
- noun the doctrine that the state is supreme over the church in ecclesiastical matters
Erastianism; Byzantinism.
- noun the doctrine that the state is supreme over the church in ecclesiastical matters
- desalinate1/5
desalinate
- verb remove salt from
desalinize; desalinise; desalt.
- desalinate water
- verb remove salt from
- exteriorisation1/5
exteriorisation
- noun embodying in an outward form
externalization; exteriorization; externalisation.
- noun embodying in an outward form
- desalt1/5
desalt
- verb remove salt from
desalinize; desalinate; desalinise.
- desalinate water
- verb remove salt from
- assagai1/5
assagai
- noun the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa
assegai.
- noun the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa
- mythologisation1/5
mythologisation
- noun the restatement of a message as a myth
mythologization.
- noun the restatement of a message as a myth
- nonpartisans1/5
nonpartisan
- noun a person who is nonpartisan
nonpartizan.
- adjective free from party affiliation or bias
nonpartizan.
- noun a person who is nonpartisan
- signalisation1/5
signalisation
- noun a conspicuous indication
signalization.
- noun a conspicuous indication
- disaffections1/5
disaffection
- noun the feeling of being alienated from other people
estrangement; alienation.
- noun disloyalty to the government or to established authority
- the widespread disaffection of the troops
- noun the feeling of being alienated from other people
- perusals1/5
perusal
- noun reading carefully with intent to remember
perusing; studying; poring over.
- noun reading carefully with intent to remember
- oxidisation1/5
oxidisation
- noun the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
oxidation; oxidization.
- noun the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
- disabuses1/5
disabuse
- verb free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
- verb free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
- misalliances1/5
misalliance
- noun an unsuitable alliance (especially with regard to marriage)
- noun an unsuitable alliance (especially with regard to marriage)
- virilisation1/5
virilisation
- noun the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction)
virilization; masculinization; masculinisation.
- noun the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction)
- opsonisation1/5
opsonisation
- noun process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis
opsonization.
- noun process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis
- inspissation1/5
inspissation
- noun the process of thickening by dehydration
- noun the act of thickening
thickening.
- noun the process of thickening by dehydration
- liberalisations1/5
liberalisation
- noun the act of making less strict
liberalization; relaxation.
- noun the act of making less strict
- idolisation1/5
idolisation
- noun the act of admiring strongly
idolization; adoration.
- noun the act of worshiping blindly and to excess
idolization.
- noun the act of admiring strongly
- excusatory1/5
excusatory
- adjective offering or expressing apology
apologetic.
- an apologetic note
- an apologetic manner
- adjective offering or expressing apology
- reappraisals1/5
reappraisal
- noun a new appraisal or evaluation
review; reassessment; revaluation.
- noun a new appraisal or evaluation
- disposables1/5
disposable
- noun an item that can be disposed of after it has been used
- adjective free or available for use or disposition
- every disposable piece of equipment was sent to the fire
- disposable assets
- noun an item that can be disposed of after it has been used
- alsatians1/5
alsatian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Alsace
- noun breed of large shepherd dogs used in police work and as a guide for the blind
German shepherd; German shepherd dog; German police dog.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Alsace
- traversals1/5
traversal
- noun taking a zigzag path on skis
traverse.
- noun travel across
traverse.
- noun taking a zigzag path on skis
- pulsates1/5
pulsate
- verb expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
throb; pulse.
- The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it
- verb move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
beat; quiver.
- the city pulsated with music and excitement
- verb expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
- christianisation1/5
christianisation
- noun conversion to Christianity
Christianization.
- noun conversion to Christianity
- specialisations1/5
specialisation
- noun (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
differentiation; specialization.
- cell differentiation in the developing embryo
- noun the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
specialization.
- noun (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
- missals1/5
missal
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year
- misappropriating1/5
misappropriate
- verb appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
embezzle; defalcate; malversate; peculate.
- The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family
- verb appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
- recusancy1/5
recusancy
- noun refusal to submit to established authority; originally the refusal of Roman Catholics to attend services of the Church of England
- noun refusal to submit to established authority; originally the refusal of Roman Catholics to attend services of the Church of England
- psaltery1/5
psaltery
- noun an ancient stringed instrument similar to the lyre or zither but having a trapezoidal sounding board under the strings
- noun an ancient stringed instrument similar to the lyre or zither but having a trapezoidal sounding board under the strings
- disadvantaging1/5
disadvantage
- noun the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
- verb put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
disfavor; disfavour.
- This rule clearly disadvantages me
- noun the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
- puissances1/5
puissance
- noun power to influence or coerce
- the puissance of the labor vote
- noun power to influence or coerce
- familiarisation1/5
familiarisation
- noun the experience of becoming familiar with something
familiarization.
- noun the experience of becoming familiar with something
- thessalonian1/5
thessalonian
Of or pertaining to Thessalonica, a city of Macedonia. --n. A native or inhabitant of Thessalonica.
- disassociating1/5
disassociate
- verb part; cease or break association with
dissociate; divorce; disjoint; disunite.
- She disassociated herself from the organization when she found out the identity of the president
- verb part; cease or break association with
- commensals1/5
commensal
- noun either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent
- adjective living in a state of commensalism
- noun either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent
- arkansans1/5
arkansan
- noun a native or resident of Arkansas
Arkansawyer.
- noun a native or resident of Arkansas
- finalisation1/5
finalisation
- noun the act of finalizing
finalization.
- noun the act of finalizing
- kansans1/5
kansan
- noun a native or resident of Kansas
- noun a native or resident of Kansas
- espousals1/5
espousal
- noun archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
bridal.
- noun the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
betrothal.
- noun archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
- madrasahs1/5
madrasah
- noun Muslim schools in Bangladesh and Pakistan
madrasa.
- the Pakistan government decided to close down madrasas that provided military training for their students
- many madrasas in Bangladesh are supported with money from Saudi Arabia
- noun Muslim schools in Bangladesh and Pakistan
- transactors1/5
transactor
- noun someone who conducts or carries on business or negotiations
- noun someone who conducts or carries on business or negotiations
- hosannas1/5
hosanna
- noun a cry of praise or adoration (to God)
- noun a cry of praise or adoration (to God)
- misappropriate1/5
misappropriate
- verb appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
embezzle; defalcate; malversate; peculate.
- The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family
- verb appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
- thessalians1/5
thessalian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Thessaly
- noun a native or inhabitant of Thessaly
- kansan1/5
kansan
- noun a native or resident of Kansas
- noun a native or resident of Kansas
- pesah1/5
pesah
- noun (Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
Passover; Pesach; Feast of the Unleavened Bread.
- noun (Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
- reorganisations1/5
reorganisation
- noun the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
shake-up; reorganization; shakeup.
- a committee was appointed to oversee the reorganization of the curriculum
- top officials were forced out in the cabinet shakeup
- noun the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
- dehumanisation1/5
dehumanisation
- noun the act of degrading people with respect to their best qualities
dehumanization.
- science has been blamed for the dehumanization of modern life
- noun the act of degrading people with respect to their best qualities
- decussate1/5
decussate
- verb cross or intersect so as to form a cross
- this nerve decussates the other
- the fibers decussate
- adjective satellite crossed or intersected in the form of an X
intersecting; intersectant.
- verb cross or intersect so as to form a cross
- corsages1/5
corsage
- noun an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
bouquet; nosegay; posy.
- noun an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
- factorisation1/5
factorisation
- noun (mathematics) the resolution of an entity into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original entity
factoring; factorization.
- noun (mathematics) the resolution of an entity into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original entity
- peasantries1/5
- miniaturisation1/5
miniaturisation
- noun act of making on a greatly reduced scale
miniaturization.
- noun act of making on a greatly reduced scale
- nonfeasance1/5
nonfeasance
- noun a failure to act when under an obligation to do so; a refusal (without sufficient excuse) to do that which it is your legal duty to do
- noun a failure to act when under an obligation to do so; a refusal (without sufficient excuse) to do that which it is your legal duty to do
- unsay1/5
unsay
- verb take back what one has said
swallow; take back; withdraw.
- He swallowed his words
- verb take back what one has said
- moussaka1/5
moussaka
- noun casserole of eggplant and ground lamb with onion and tomatoes bound with white sauce and beaten eggs
- noun casserole of eggplant and ground lamb with onion and tomatoes bound with white sauce and beaten eggs
- disavowals1/5
disavowal
- noun denial of any connection with or knowledge of
disclaimer.
- noun denial of any connection with or knowledge of
- embassador1/5
embassador
- noun a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
ambassador.
- noun a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
- vibrissae1/5
vibrissa
- noun a long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat
whisker; sensory hair.
- noun a long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat
- misapply1/5
misapply
- verb apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
misuse.
- The words are misapplied in this context
- You are misapplying the name of this religious group
- verb apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
- anglicisation1/5
anglicisation
- noun the act of anglicizing; making English in appearance
Anglicization.
- noun the act of anglicizing; making English in appearance
- desalinization1/5
desalinization
- noun the removal of salt (especially from sea water)
desalination; desalinisation.
- noun the removal of salt (especially from sea water)
- accessary1/5
accessary
- noun someone who helps another person commit a crime
accessory.
- adjective satellite aiding and abetting in a crime
accessory.
- he was charged with being accessory to the crime
- noun someone who helps another person commit a crime
- commissariats1/5
commissariat
- noun a stock or supply of foods
provender; victuals; provisions; viands.
- noun a stock or supply of foods
- consanguineal1/5
consanguineal
- adjective satellite related by blood
cognate; blood-related; consanguine; kin; akin; consanguineous.
- adjective satellite related by blood
- whipsaw1/5
whipsaw
- noun a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people
lumberman's saw; two-man saw; two-handed saw.
- verb victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations
- noun a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people
- unadvisable1/5
unadvisable
- adjective not prudent or wise; not recommended
inadvisable.
- running on the ice is inadvisable
- adjective not prudent or wise; not recommended
- vouchsafes1/5
vouchsafe
- verb grant in a condescending manner
- verb grant in a condescending manner
- consanguine1/5
consanguine
- adjective satellite related by blood
cognate; blood-related; kin; akin; consanguineal; consanguineous.
- adjective satellite related by blood
- messaged1/5
message
- noun a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
- he sent a three-word message
- noun what a communication that is about something is about
content; substance; subject matter.
- noun a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
- seesawing1/5
seesaw
- noun a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end
tilting board; teeter; teeter-totter; teetertotter; dandle board; teeterboard.
- verb ride on a plank
teeter-totter; teetertotter.
- noun a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end
- vulcanisation1/5
vulcanisation
- noun process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them
vulcanization.
- noun process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them
- glissandi1/5
glissando
- noun a rapid series of ascending or descending notes on the musical scale
- adverb (musical direction) in the manner of a glissando (with a rapidly executed series of notes)
- this should be played glissando, please
- noun a rapid series of ascending or descending notes on the musical scale
- focalisation1/5
focalisation
- noun the confinement of an infection to a limited area
focalization.
- noun the act of bringing into focus
focusing; focalization.
- noun the confinement of an infection to a limited area
- elsass1/5
elsass
- noun a region of northeastern France famous for its wines
Alsatia; Alsace.
- noun a region of northeastern France famous for its wines
- 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
- unsatisfactoriness1/5
unsatisfactoriness
- noun the quality of being inadequate or unsuitable
- noun the quality of being inadequate or unsuitable
- headsail1/5
headsail
- noun any sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel
- noun any sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel
- disarrangement1/5
disarrangement
- noun a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted
disorganisation; disorganization.
- noun a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted
- disagreeableness1/5
disagreeableness
- noun the quality of being disagreeable and unpleasant
- noun an ill-tempered and offensive disposition
- noun the quality of being disagreeable and unpleasant
- seesawed1/5
seesaw
- noun a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end
tilting board; teeter; teeter-totter; teetertotter; dandle board; teeterboard.
- verb ride on a plank
teeter-totter; teetertotter.
- noun a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end
- transactor1/5
transactor
- noun someone who conducts or carries on business or negotiations
- noun someone who conducts or carries on business or negotiations
- passado1/5
passado
- noun (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward
lunge; straight thrust.
- noun (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward
- casanovas1/5
casanova
- noun an Italian adventurer who wrote vivid accounts of his sexual encounters (1725-1798)
Giovanni Jacopo Casanova de Seingalt; Casanova de Seingalt; Giovanni Jacopo Casanova.
- noun any man noted for his amorous adventures
- noun an Italian adventurer who wrote vivid accounts of his sexual encounters (1725-1798)
- disassociates1/5
disassociate
- verb part; cease or break association with
dissociate; divorce; disjoint; disunite.
- She disassociated herself from the organization when she found out the identity of the president
- verb part; cease or break association with
- naysayer1/5
naysayer
- noun someone with an aggressively negative attitude
- noun someone with an aggressively negative attitude
- karsavina1/5
karsavina
- noun Russian dancer who danced with Nijinsky (1885-1978)
Tamara Karsavina.
- noun Russian dancer who danced with Nijinsky (1885-1978)
- misappropriations1/5
misappropriation
- noun the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
embezzlement; peculation; defalcation; misapplication.
- noun wrongful borrowing
- his explanation was a misappropriation of sociological theory
- noun the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
- seesaws1/5
seesaw
- noun a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end
tilting board; teeter; teeter-totter; teetertotter; dandle board; teeterboard.
- verb ride on a plank
teeter-totter; teetertotter.
- noun a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end
- accusatorial1/5
accusatorial
- adjective specifically indicating a form of prosecution in which one is publicly accused of and tried for a crime and in which the judge is not also the prosecutor
- adjective specifically indicating a form of prosecution in which one is publicly accused of and tried for a crime and in which the judge is not also the prosecutor
- alsatia1/5
alsatia
- noun a region of northeastern France famous for its wines
Alsace; Elsass.
- noun a region of northeastern France famous for its wines
- mesalliance1/5
mesalliance
- noun a marriage with a person of inferior social status
- noun a marriage with a person of inferior social status
- cesareans1/5
cesarean
- noun the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
C-section; cesarian section; caesarian delivery; caesarian section; cesarian; cesarean section; caesarian; cesarean delivery; abdominal delivery; caesarean delivery; caesarean; caesarean section.
- adjective relating to abdominal delivery
caesarian; caesarean; cesarian.
- noun the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
- misapplying1/5
misapply
- verb apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
misuse.
- The words are misapplied in this context
- You are misapplying the name of this religious group
- verb apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
- whipsawed1/5
whipsaw
- noun a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people
lumberman's saw; two-man saw; two-handed saw.
- verb victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations
- noun a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people
- misapplications1/5
misapplication
- noun wrong use or application
- noun the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
embezzlement; peculation; defalcation; misappropriation.
- noun wrong use or application
- vouchsafing1/5
vouchsafe
- verb grant in a condescending manner
- verb grant in a condescending manner
- embassadors1/5
embassador
- noun a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
ambassador.
- noun a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
- glissandos1/5
glissando
- noun a rapid series of ascending or descending notes on the musical scale
- adverb (musical direction) in the manner of a glissando (with a rapidly executed series of notes)
- this should be played glissando, please
- noun a rapid series of ascending or descending notes on the musical scale
- desacralized1/5
desacralize
- verb transfer from ecclesiastical to civil possession, use, or control
secularize.
- verb transfer from ecclesiastical to civil possession, use, or control
- fraternisation1/5
fraternisation
- noun associating with others in a brotherly or friendly way; especially with an enemy
fraternization.
- noun associating with others in a brotherly or friendly way; especially with an enemy
- disarticulate1/5
disarticulate
- verb separate at the joints
disjoint.
- disjoint the chicken before cooking it
- verb separate at the joints
- assassinates1/5
assassinate
- verb murder; especially of socially prominent persons
- Anwar Sadat was assassinated because many people did not like his peace politics with Israel
- verb destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
- He assassinated his enemy's character
- verb murder; especially of socially prominent persons
- caesareans1/5
caesarean
- noun the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
C-section; cesarian section; caesarian delivery; caesarian section; cesarean; cesarian; cesarean section; caesarian; cesarean delivery; abdominal delivery; caesarean delivery; caesarean section.
- adjective relating to abdominal delivery
caesarian; cesarean; cesarian.
- noun the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
- lateralisation1/5
lateralisation
- noun localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain
lateralization; laterality.
- noun localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain
- headsails1/5
headsail
- noun any sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel
- noun any sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel
- arkansan1/5
arkansan
- noun a native or resident of Arkansas
Arkansawyer.
- noun a native or resident of Arkansas
- fossilisation1/5
fossilisation
- noun the process of fossilizing a plant or animal that existed in some earlier age; the process of being turned to stone
fossilization.
- noun becoming inflexible or out of date
fossilization.
- noun the process of fossilizing a plant or animal that existed in some earlier age; the process of being turned to stone
- moralisation1/5
moralisation
- noun indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code
moralizing; moralization.
- his constant moralizing drove me mad
- noun the act of making moral (or more moral)
moralization.
- for years she worked toward the moralization of English literature
- noun indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code
- disbursal1/5
disbursal
- noun amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
expense; disbursement.
- noun the act of spending or disbursing money
spending; outlay; disbursement.
- noun amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
- unsaying1/5
unsay
- verb take back what one has said
swallow; take back; withdraw.
- He swallowed his words
- verb take back what one has said
- paradisaical1/5
paradisaical
- adjective satellite relating to or befitting Paradise
paradisiacal; paradisiac; paradisal; paradisaic.
- together in that paradisal place
- paradisiacal innocence
- adjective satellite relating to or befitting Paradise
- misappropriates1/5
misappropriate
- verb appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
embezzle; defalcate; malversate; peculate.
- The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family
- verb appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
- maquisards1/5
maquisard
- noun a guerrilla fighter in the French underground in World War II
Maquis.
- noun a guerrilla fighter in the French underground in World War II
- demineralisation1/5
demineralisation
- noun abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone)
demineralization.
- noun the removal of minerals and mineral salts from a liquid (especially from water)
demineralization.
- noun abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone)
- spiritualisation1/5
spiritualisation
- noun the act of making something spiritual; infusing it with spiritual content
spiritualization.
- noun the act of making something spiritual; infusing it with spiritual content
- misapplies1/5
misapply
- verb apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
misuse.
- The words are misapplied in this context
- You are misapplying the name of this religious group
- verb apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
- particularisation1/5
particularisation
- noun an individualized description of a particular instance
detailing; particularization.
- noun an individualized description of a particular instance
- wholesales1/5
wholesale
- noun the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers
- verb sell in large quantities
- noun the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers
- unpleasantnesses1/5
unpleasantness
- noun the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling
- noun the quality of giving displeasure
- the recent unpleasantness of the weather
- noun the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling
- cesarian1/5
cesarian
- noun the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
C-section; cesarian section; caesarian delivery; caesarian section; cesarean; cesarean section; caesarian; cesarean delivery; abdominal delivery; caesarean delivery; caesarean; caesarean section.
- adjective relating to abdominal delivery
caesarian; cesarean; caesarean.
- noun the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
- parasail1/5
parasail
- noun parachute that will lift a person up into the air when it is towed by a motorboat or a car
- noun parachute that will lift a person up into the air when it is towed by a motorboat or a car
- disarticulating1/5
disarticulate
- verb separate at the joints
disjoint.
- disjoint the chicken before cooking it
- verb separate at the joints
- surprisal1/5
surprisal
- noun the act of surprising someone
surprise.
- noun the act of surprising someone
- psalteries1/5
psaltery
- noun an ancient stringed instrument similar to the lyre or zither but having a trapezoidal sounding board under the strings
- noun an ancient stringed instrument similar to the lyre or zither but having a trapezoidal sounding board under the strings
- localisations1/5
localisation
- noun (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body
localization of function; localization; localization principle; localisation of function; localisation principle.
- noun a determination of the place where something is
fix; locating; location; localization.
- he got a good fix on the target
- noun (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body
- mainsails1/5
mainsail
- noun the lowermost sail on the mainmast
- noun the lowermost sail on the mainmast
- modernisations1/5
modernisation
- noun making modern in appearance or behavior
modernization.
- the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process
- noun making modern in appearance or behavior
- supposal1/5
supposal
- noun a hypothesis that is taken for granted
assumption; supposition.
- any society is built upon certain assumptions
- noun the cognitive process of supposing
supposition.
- noun a hypothesis that is taken for granted
- illinoisans1/5
illinoisan
- noun a native or resident of Illinois
- noun a native or resident of Illinois
- stalinisation1/5
stalinisation
- noun social process of adopting (or being forced to adopt) the policies and practices of Joseph Stalin
Stalinization.
- many Hungarians refused to take part in the Stalinization of their country
- noun social process of adopting (or being forced to adopt) the policies and practices of Joseph Stalin
- illinoisan1/5
illinoisan
- noun a native or resident of Illinois
- noun a native or resident of Illinois
- misalign1/5
misalign
- verb align imperfectly or badly
- the elements of the turbine were misaligned
- verb align imperfectly or badly
- materialisations1/5
materialisation
- noun the process of coming into being; becoming reality
materialization.
- the materialization of her dream
- noun an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit)
materialization; manifestation.
- noun the process of coming into being; becoming reality
- whipsawing1/5
whipsaw
- noun a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people
lumberman's saw; two-man saw; two-handed saw.
- verb victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations
- noun a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people
- sterilisations1/5
sterilisation
- noun the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)
sterilization.
- noun the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means)
sterilization.
- noun the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)
- caesarians1/5
caesarian
- noun the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
C-section; cesarian section; caesarian delivery; caesarian section; cesarean; cesarian; cesarean section; cesarean delivery; abdominal delivery; caesarean delivery; caesarean; caesarean section.
- adjective relating to abdominal delivery
cesarean; caesarean; cesarian.
- noun the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
- sousaphone1/5
sousaphone
- noun the lowest brass wind instrument
tuba; bass horn.
- noun the lowest brass wind instrument
- nasale1/5
nasale
- verb speak in a nasal voice
- `Come here,' he nasaled
- verb speak in a nasal voice
- naysaying1/5
naysaying
- noun the act of saying no to a request
- noun the act of saying no to a request
- desacralizing1/5
desacralize
- verb transfer from ecclesiastical to civil possession, use, or control
secularize.
- verb transfer from ecclesiastical to civil possession, use, or control
- whipsaws1/5
whipsaw
- noun a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people
lumberman's saw; two-man saw; two-handed saw.
- verb victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations
- noun a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people
- accessaries1/5
accessary
- noun someone who helps another person commit a crime
accessory.
- adjective satellite aiding and abetting in a crime
accessory.
- he was charged with being accessory to the crime
- noun someone who helps another person commit a crime
- fictionalisation1/5
fictionalisation
- noun a literary work based partly or wholly on fact but written as if it were fiction
fictionalization.
- noun writing in a fictional form
fictionalization; fabrication.
- noun a literary work based partly or wholly on fact but written as if it were fiction
- diagonalisation1/5
diagonalisation
- noun changing a square matrix to diagonal form (with all non-zero elements on the principal diagonal)
diagonalization.
- the diagonalization of a normal matrix by a unitary transformation
- noun changing a square matrix to diagonal form (with all non-zero elements on the principal diagonal)
- wholesaled1/5
wholesale
- noun the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers
- verb sell in large quantities
- noun the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers
- colonisations1/5
colonisation
- noun the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies
settlement; colonization.
- the British colonization of America
- noun the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies
- osar1/5
os
- noun a mouth or mouthlike opening
- noun a hard brittle blue-grey or blue-black metallic element that is one of the platinum metals; the heaviest metal known
osmium; atomic number 76.
- noun a mouth or mouthlike opening
- pulverisation1/5
pulverisation
- noun a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
powder; pulverization.
- noun the act of grinding to a powder or dust
mill; pulverization; grind.
- noun a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
- skysail1/5
skysail
- noun the sail above the royal on a square-rigger
- noun the sail above the royal on a square-rigger
- keratinisation1/5
keratinisation
- noun organic process by which keratin is deposited in cells and the cells become horny (as in nails and hair)
keratinization.
- noun organic process by which keratin is deposited in cells and the cells become horny (as in nails and hair)
- dichotomisation1/5
dichotomisation
- noun the act of dividing into two sharply different categories
dichotomization.
- noun the act of dividing into two sharply different categories
- visaed1/5
visa
- noun an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it
- verb provide (a passport) with a visa
- noun an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it
- conversance1/5
conversance
- noun personal knowledge or information about someone or something
conversancy; acquaintance; familiarity.
- noun personal knowledge or information about someone or something
- formalisations1/5
formalisation
- noun the act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions)
formalization.
- noun the act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions)
- hearsays1/5
hearsay
- noun gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
rumour; rumor.
- adjective satellite heard through another rather than directly
- hearsay information
- noun gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
- foresails1/5
foresail
- noun the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
- noun the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
- glossae1/5
glossa
- noun a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
clapper; tongue; lingua.
- noun a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
- alphabetisation1/5
alphabetisation
- noun the act of putting in alphabetical order
alphabetization.
- noun the act of putting in alphabetical order
- desacralize1/5
desacralize
- verb transfer from ecclesiastical to civil possession, use, or control
secularize.
- verb transfer from ecclesiastical to civil possession, use, or control
- archosauria1/5
archosauria
- noun a large subclass of diapsid reptiles including: crocodiles; alligators; dinosaurs; pterosaurs; plesiosaurs; ichthyosaurs; thecodonts
subclass Archosauria.
- noun a large subclass of diapsid reptiles including: crocodiles; alligators; dinosaurs; pterosaurs; plesiosaurs; ichthyosaurs; thecodonts
- novelisation1/5
novelisation
- noun converting something into the form of a novel
novelization.
- noun converting something into the form of a novel
- disarticulates1/5
disarticulate
- verb separate at the joints
disjoint.
- disjoint the chicken before cooking it
- verb separate at the joints
- newsagents1/5
newsagent
- noun someone who sells newspapers
newsstand operator; newsdealer; newsvendor.
- noun someone who sells newspapers
- hydrolysates1/5
- pessaries1/5
pessary
- noun a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
diaphragm; contraceptive diaphragm.
- noun a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
- universalising1/5
universalise
- verb make universal
universalize.
- This author's stories universalize old themes
- verb make universal
- hassam1/5
hassam
- noun United States painter noted for brilliant colors and bold brushwork (1859-1935)
Frederick Childe Hassam; Childe Hassam.
- noun United States painter noted for brilliant colors and bold brushwork (1859-1935)
- acclimatisation1/5
acclimatisation
- noun adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment)
acclimation; acclimatization.
- noun adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment)
- commensalism1/5
commensalism
- noun the relation between two different kinds of organisms when one receives benefits from the other without damaging it
- noun the relation between two different kinds of organisms when one receives benefits from the other without damaging it
- colossae1/5
colossae
- noun an ancient city in south western Phrygia in Asia Minor; site of an early Christian Church
- noun an ancient city in south western Phrygia in Asia Minor; site of an early Christian Church
- assayer1/5
assayer
- noun an analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals
- noun an analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals
- nasalized1/5
nasalize
- verb speak nasally or through the nose
nasalise.
- In this part of the country, people tend to nasalize
- verb pronounce with a lowered velum
nasalise.
- She nasalizes all her vowels
- verb speak nasally or through the nose
- counterproposal1/5
counterproposal
- noun a proposal offered as an alternative to an earlier proposal
- noun a proposal offered as an alternative to an earlier proposal
- pasteurisation1/5
pasteurisation
- noun partial sterilization of foods at a temperature that destroys harmful microorganisms without major changes in the chemistry of the food
pasteurization.
- noun partial sterilization of foods at a temperature that destroys harmful microorganisms without major changes in the chemistry of the food
- analysands1/5
analysand
- noun a person undergoing psychoanalysis
- noun a person undergoing psychoanalysis
- misapprehended1/5
misapprehend
- verb interpret in the wrong way
misinterpret; misunderstand; misconceive; be amiss; misconstrue.
- Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism
- She misconstrued my remarks
- verb interpret in the wrong way
- inexcusably1/5
inexcusably
- adverb in an unpardonable manner or to an unpardonable degree
unforgivably; unpardonably.
- he was inexcusably cruel to his wife
- adverb without any excuse
unjustifiably.
- he is unjustifiably harsh on her
- adverb in an unpardonable manner or to an unpardonable degree
- causalgia1/5
causalgia
- noun a burning pain in a limb along the course of a peripheral nerve; usually associated with skin changes
- noun a burning pain in a limb along the course of a peripheral nerve; usually associated with skin changes
- mimosas1/5
mimosa
- noun evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers
silver wattle; Acacia dealbata.
- noun any of various tropical shrubs or trees of the genus Mimosa having usually yellow flowers and compound leaves
- noun evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers
- memorisation1/5
memorisation
- noun learning so as to be able to remember verbatim
memorization; committal to memory.
- the actor's memorization of his lines
- noun learning so as to be able to remember verbatim
- disambiguating1/5
disambiguate
- verb state unambiguously or remove ambiguities from
- Can you disambiguate this statement?
- verb state unambiguously or remove ambiguities from
- disambiguated1/5
disambiguate
- verb state unambiguously or remove ambiguities from
- Can you disambiguate this statement?
- verb state unambiguously or remove ambiguities from
- universalised1/5
universalise
- verb make universal
universalize.
- This author's stories universalize old themes
- verb make universal
- visualisations1/5
visualisation
- noun a mental image that is similar to a visual perception
visualization; visual image.
- noun a mental image that is similar to a visual perception
- tarsals1/5
tarsal
- noun any bone of the tarsus
tarsal bone.
- adjective of or relating to or near the tarsus of the foot
- tarsal bones
- noun any bone of the tarsus
- gunnysack1/5
gunnysack
- noun a bag made of burlap
gunny sack; burlap bag.
- noun a bag made of burlap
- insanities1/5
insanity
- noun relatively permanent disorder of the mind
- noun relatively permanent disorder of the mind
- quesadilla1/5
quesadilla
- noun a tortilla that is filled with cheese and heated
- noun a tortilla that is filled with cheese and heated
- nonpartisanship1/5
nonpartisanship
- noun an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
impartiality.
- noun an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
- serialisation1/5
serialisation
- noun publication in serial form
serialization.
- noun publication in serial form
- faisalabad1/5
faisalabad
- noun city in northeast Pakistan
Lyallpur.
- noun city in northeast Pakistan
- ambassadress1/5
ambassadress
- noun a woman ambassador
- noun a woman ambassador
- anasarca1/5
anasarca
- noun generalized edema with accumulation of serum in subcutaneous connective tissue
- noun generalized edema with accumulation of serum in subcutaneous connective tissue
- laborsaving1/5
laborsaving
- adjective satellite designed to replace or conserve human and especially manual labor
laboursaving.
- laborsaving devices like washing machines
- adjective satellite designed to replace or conserve human and especially manual labor
- digitalisation1/5
digitalisation
- noun the administration of digitalis for the treatment of certain heart disorders
digitalization.
- noun the administration of digitalis for the treatment of certain heart disorders
- monetisation1/5
monetisation
- noun establishing something (e.g. gold or silver) as the legal tender of a country
monetization.
- noun establishing something (e.g. gold or silver) as the legal tender of a country
- hausas1/5
hausa
- noun a member of a Negroid people living chiefly in northern Nigeria
Haussa.
- noun the chief member of the Chadic family of Afroasiatic languages; widely used as a trading language
Haussa.
- noun a member of a Negroid people living chiefly in northern Nigeria
- carousal1/5
carousal
- noun revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
carouse; toot; bender; booze-up.
- noun revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
- esaki1/5
esaki
- noun physicist honored for advances in solid state electronics (born in Japan in 1925)
Leo Esaki.
- noun physicist honored for advances in solid state electronics (born in Japan in 1925)
- universalizes1/5
universalize
- verb make universal
universalise.
- This author's stories universalize old themes
- verb make universal
- counterproposals1/5
counterproposal
- noun a proposal offered as an alternative to an earlier proposal
- noun a proposal offered as an alternative to an earlier proposal
- cognisable1/5
cognisable
- adjective capable of being known
cognoscible; knowable; cognizable.
- adjective capable of being known
- caravansary1/5
caravansary
- noun an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
caravan inn; khan; caravanserai.
- noun an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
- misapprehend1/5
misapprehend
- verb interpret in the wrong way
misinterpret; misunderstand; misconceive; be amiss; misconstrue.
- Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism
- She misconstrued my remarks
- verb interpret in the wrong way
- bursars1/5
bursar
- noun the treasurer at a college or university
- noun the treasurer at a college or university
- revisal1/5
revisal
- noun the act of rewriting something
rescript; revise; revision.
- noun the act of rewriting something
- universalise1/5
universalise
- verb make universal
universalize.
- This author's stories universalize old themes
- verb make universal
- caloosahatchee1/5
caloosahatchee
- noun a river in southern Florida that flows westerly to the Gulf of Mexico; forms the western end of the Cross-Florida Waterway
Caloosahatchee River.
- noun a river in southern Florida that flows westerly to the Gulf of Mexico; forms the western end of the Cross-Florida Waterway
- elisabethville1/5
elisabethville
- noun a city in southeastern Congo near the border with Zambia; a copper mining center; former name (until 1966) was Elisabethville
Lubumbashi.
- noun a city in southeastern Congo near the border with Zambia; a copper mining center; former name (until 1966) was Elisabethville
- vasarely1/5
vasarely
- noun French painter (born in Hungary) who was a pioneer of op art (1908-1997)
Viktor Vasarely.
- noun French painter (born in Hungary) who was a pioneer of op art (1908-1997)
- antimacassars1/5
antimacassar
- noun a piece of ornamented cloth that protects the back of a chair from hair oils
- noun a piece of ornamented cloth that protects the back of a chair from hair oils
- inadvisability1/5
inadvisability
- noun the quality of being ill-advised
- noun the quality of being ill-advised
- dispensability1/5
dispensability
- noun the quality possessed by something that you can get along without
dispensableness.
- noun the quality possessed by something that you can get along without
- tsaritsyn1/5
tsaritsyn
- noun a city in the European part of Russia on the Volga; site of German defeat in World War II in the winter of 1942-43
Volgograd; Stalingrad.
- noun a city in the European part of Russia on the Volga; site of German defeat in World War II in the winter of 1942-43
- renaissances1/5
renaissance
- noun the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries
Renascence.
- noun the revival of learning and culture
rebirth; Renascence.
- noun the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries
- spritsail1/5
spritsail
- noun a fore-and-aft sail extended by a sprit
- noun a fore-and-aft sail extended by a sprit
- theorisations1/5
theorisation
- noun the production or use of theories
theorization.
- noun the production or use of theories
- memsahibs1/5
memsahib
- noun a woman sahib
- noun a woman sahib
- carbonisation1/5
carbonisation
- noun the destructive distillation of coal (as in coke ovens)
carbonization.
- noun the destructive distillation of coal (as in coke ovens)
- idealisations1/5
idealisation
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad
idealization.
- noun something that exists only as an idea
idealization.
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad
- glissade1/5
glissade
- noun (ballet) a gliding or sliding step in ballet
- verb perform a glissade, in ballet
- noun (ballet) a gliding or sliding step in ballet
- accusatives1/5
accusative
- noun the case of nouns serving as the direct object of a verb
accusative case; objective case.
- adjective satellite containing or expressing accusation
accusing; accusive; accusatory.
- an accusitive forefinger
- black accusatory looks
- accusive shoes and telltale trousers"- O.Henry
- his accusing glare
- noun the case of nouns serving as the direct object of a verb
- lexicalisation1/5
lexicalisation
- noun the process of making a word to express a concept
lexicalization.
- noun the process of making a word to express a concept
- universalities1/5
universality
- noun the quality of being universal; existing everywhere
catholicity.
- noun the quality of being universal; existing everywhere
- gunnysacks1/5
gunnysack
- noun a bag made of burlap
gunny sack; burlap bag.
- noun a bag made of burlap
- impuissance1/5
impuissance
- noun powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
weakness; helplessness.
- in spite of their weakness the group remains active
- noun powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
- excusably1/5
excusably
- adverb in an excusable manner or to an excusable degree
forgivably; pardonably.
- he was excusably late
- adverb in an excusable manner or to an excusable degree
- carousals1/5
carousal
- noun revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
carouse; toot; bender; booze-up.
- noun revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
- assayers1/5
assayer
- noun an analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals
- noun an analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals
- staysails1/5
staysail
- noun a fore-and-aft sail set on a stay (as between two masts)
- noun a fore-and-aft sail set on a stay (as between two masts)
- nganasan1/5
nganasan
- noun a member of the Samoyedic people living on the Taimyr Peninsula in Siberia
- noun the Uralic language spoken by the Nganasan
- noun a member of the Samoyedic people living on the Taimyr Peninsula in Siberia
- bisayan1/5
bisayan
- noun a member of the most numerous indigenous people of the Philippines
Visayan.
- noun a member of the most numerous indigenous people of the Philippines
- antimacassar1/5
antimacassar
- noun a piece of ornamented cloth that protects the back of a chair from hair oils
- noun a piece of ornamented cloth that protects the back of a chair from hair oils
- icosahedra1/5
icosahedron
- noun any polyhedron having twenty plane faces
- noun any polyhedron having twenty plane faces
- romanticisation1/5
romanticisation
- noun the act of indulging in sentiment
romanticization; sentimentalization; sentimentalisation.
- noun the act of indulging in sentiment
- visayans1/5
visayan
- noun a member of the most numerous indigenous people of the Philippines
Bisayan.
- noun a member of the most numerous indigenous people of the Philippines
- nasalisation1/5
nasalisation
- noun the act of nasalizing; the utterance of sounds modulated by the nasal resonators
nasalization.
- noun the act of nasalizing; the utterance of sounds modulated by the nasal resonators
- sensationalists1/5
sensationalist
- noun someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention
ballyhoo artist.
- noun someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention
- caravansaries1/5
caravansary
- noun an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
caravan inn; khan; caravanserai.
- noun an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
- bisayas1/5
bisayas
- noun group of islands in the central Philippines
Visayan Islands.
- noun group of islands in the central Philippines
- polymerisations1/5
polymerisation
- noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
polymerization.
- noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
- palatoglossal1/5
palatoglossal
- adjective relating to the palate and tongue
- adjective relating to the palate and tongue
- misapprehends1/5
misapprehend
- verb interpret in the wrong way
misinterpret; misunderstand; misconceive; be amiss; misconstrue.
- Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism
- She misconstrued my remarks
- verb interpret in the wrong way
- decussating1/5
decussate
- verb cross or intersect so as to form a cross
- this nerve decussates the other
- the fibers decussate
- adjective satellite crossed or intersected in the form of an X
intersecting; intersectant.
- verb cross or intersect so as to form a cross
- unsensational1/5
unsensational
- adjective not of such character as to arouse intense interest, curiosity, or emotional reaction
- adjective not of such character as to arouse intense interest, curiosity, or emotional reaction
- nasalised1/5
nasalise
- verb speak nasally or through the nose
nasalize.
- In this part of the country, people tend to nasalize
- verb pronounce with a lowered velum
nasalize.
- She nasalizes all her vowels
- verb speak nasally or through the nose
- ninhursag1/5
ninhursag
- noun the great mother goddess; worshipped also as Aruru and Mama and Nintu
Ninkhursag; Ninkharsag.
- noun the great mother goddess; worshipped also as Aruru and Mama and Nintu
- totalisator1/5
totalisator
- noun computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won
totalizator; pari-mutuel machine; totaliser; totalizer.
- noun computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won
- cauterisation1/5
cauterisation
- noun the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing
cauterization; cautery.
- noun the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing
- disambiguates1/5
disambiguate
- verb state unambiguously or remove ambiguities from
- Can you disambiguate this statement?
- verb state unambiguously or remove ambiguities from
- laboursaving1/5
laboursaving
- adjective satellite designed to replace or conserve human and especially manual labor
laborsaving.
- laborsaving devices like washing machines
- adjective satellite designed to replace or conserve human and especially manual labor
- asahikawa1/5
asahikawa
- noun a city on western Hokkaido that is the center of a fertile agricultural area
- noun a city on western Hokkaido that is the center of a fertile agricultural area
- hansards1/5
hansard
- noun the official published verbatim report of the proceedings of a parliamentary body; originally of the British Parliament
- the Canadian Hansard is published in both English and French
- noun the official published verbatim report of the proceedings of a parliamentary body; originally of the British Parliament
- mantissas1/5
mantissa
- noun the positive fractional part of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the mantissa is .808
fixed-point part.
- noun the positive fractional part of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the mantissa is .808
- packsack1/5
packsack
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
back pack; haversack; backpack; rucksack; knapsack.
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- diocesans1/5
diocesan
- noun a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese
- adjective belonging to or governing a diocese
- noun a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese
- photomosaic1/5
photomosaic
- noun arrangement of aerial photographs forming a composite picture
arial mosaic; mosaic.
- noun arrangement of aerial photographs forming a composite picture
- solarisation1/5
solarisation
- noun exposure to the rays of the sun
solarization.
- noun exposure to the rays of the sun
- dossal1/5
dossal
- noun an ornamental hanging of rich fabric hung behind the altar of a church or at the sides of a chancel
dossel.
- noun an ornamental hanging of rich fabric hung behind the altar of a church or at the sides of a chancel
- fossas1/5
fossa
- noun a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
pit.
- noun monotypic genus of Madagascar civets closely related to palm civets
genus Fossa.
- noun a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
- mensal1/5
mensal
- adjective the dining table
- adjective the dining table
- misapprehending1/5
misapprehend
- verb interpret in the wrong way
misinterpret; misunderstand; misconceive; be amiss; misconstrue.
- Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism
- She misconstrued my remarks
- verb interpret in the wrong way
- hybridisations1/5
hybridisation
- noun (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
cross; crossbreeding; crossing; hybridizing; interbreeding; hybridization.
- noun (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
- rosaceous1/5
rosaceous
- adjective of or pertaining to or characteristic of plants of the family Rosaceae
- adjective satellite of something having a dusty purplish pink color
roseate; rose.
- the roseate glow of dawn
- adjective of or pertaining to or characteristic of plants of the family Rosaceae
- sesamum1/5
sesamum
- noun tropical African and Indian herbs
genus Sesamum.
- noun tropical African and Indian herbs
- psalters1/5
psalter
- noun a collection of Psalms for liturgical use
Book of Psalms.
- noun a collection of Psalms for liturgical use
- asafoetida1/5
asafoetida
- noun the brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic
asafetida.
- noun the brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic
- dissatisfying1/5
dissatisfy
- verb fail to satisfy
- verb fail to satisfy
- sidesaddle1/5
sidesaddle
- noun a saddle for a woman; rider sits with both feet on the same side of the horse
- adverb on or as if on a sidesaddle
- she rode sidesaddle
- noun a saddle for a woman; rider sits with both feet on the same side of the horse
- archdiocesan1/5
archdiocesan
- adjective of or relating to an archdiocese
- adjective of or relating to an archdiocese
- unsatisfactorily1/5
unsatisfactorily
- adverb in an unsatisfactory manner
- He performed unsatisfactorily as a manager
- adverb in an unsatisfactory manner
- schizosaccharomyces1/5
schizosaccharomyces
- noun type and only genus of Schizosaccharomycetaceae; comprises the fission yeasts
genus Schizosaccharomyces.
- noun type and only genus of Schizosaccharomycetaceae; comprises the fission yeasts
- mucopolysaccharides1/5
mucopolysaccharide
- noun complex polysaccharides containing an amino group; occur chiefly as components of connective tissue
- noun complex polysaccharides containing an amino group; occur chiefly as components of connective tissue
- pharisaical1/5
pharisaical
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
pharisaic; self-righteous; sanctimonious; holier-than-thou; pietistic; pietistical.
- a sickening sanctimonious smile
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
- somersaulted1/5
somersault
- noun an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
summersault; flip; summerset; somerset; somersaulting.
- verb do a somersault
- noun an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
- balsams1/5
balsam
- noun any seed plant yielding balsam
- noun any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes
- noun any seed plant yielding balsam
- mucopolysaccharidosis1/5
mucopolysaccharidosis
- noun any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues
- noun any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues
- surplusage1/5
surplusage
- noun a quantity much larger than is needed
nimiety; surplus; excess.
- noun a quantity much larger than is needed
- transalpine1/5
transalpine
- noun one living on or coming from the other side of the Alps from Italy
- adjective satellite on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)
ultramontane.
- ancient transalpine Gaul was an area northwest of the Alps and included modern France and Belgium
- Cracow was a transalpine university
- noun one living on or coming from the other side of the Alps from Italy
- somersaulting1/5
somersaulting
- noun an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
summersault; flip; somersault; summerset; somerset.
- verb do a somersault
somersault.
- noun an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
- fosamax1/5
fosamax
- noun a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause
alendronate.
- noun a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause
- unappeasable1/5
unappeasable
- adjective satellite not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
unrelenting; inexorable; relentless; stern; unforgiving; grim.
- grim determination
- grim necessity
- Russia's final hour, it seemed, approached with inexorable certainty
- relentless persecution
- the stern demands of parenthood
- adjective satellite not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
- soothsaying1/5
soothsaying
- noun the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means
fortune telling; divination; foretelling.
- noun the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means
- bandsaw1/5
bandsaw
- noun an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels
band saw.
- noun an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels
- insalubrious1/5
insalubrious
- adjective satellite detrimental to health
unhealthful; unhealthy.
- adjective satellite detrimental to health
- disappointedly1/5
disappointedly
- adverb in disappointment; in a disappointed manner
- she left the gambling table disappointedly
- adverb in disappointment; in a disappointed manner
- unsanctified1/5
unsanctified
- adjective satellite not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled
unconsecrated; profane.
- adjective satellite not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled
- mucopolysaccharide1/5
mucopolysaccharide
- noun complex polysaccharides containing an amino group; occur chiefly as components of connective tissue
- noun complex polysaccharides containing an amino group; occur chiefly as components of connective tissue
- versant1/5
versant
- noun the side or slope of a mountain
mountainside.
- conifer forests cover the eastern versant
- noun the side or slope of a mountain
- petrissage1/5
petrissage
- noun massage of the skin which is gently lifted and squeezed
- noun massage of the skin which is gently lifted and squeezed
- 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 .
- abscissas1/5
abscissa
- noun the value of a coordinate on the horizontal axis
- noun the value of a coordinate on the horizontal axis
- sesamoids1/5
sesamoid
- noun any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint
sesamoid bone; os sesamoideum.
- noun any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint
- jigsaws1/5
jigsaw
- noun a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut
saber saw; reciprocating saw.
- noun fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
scroll saw; fretsaw.
- noun a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut
- asafetida1/5
asafetida
- noun the brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic
asafoetida.
- noun the brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic
- ampersands1/5
ampersand
- noun a punctuation mark (&) used to represent conjunction (and)
- noun a punctuation mark (&) used to represent conjunction (and)
- pluralisation1/5
pluralisation
- noun the act of pluralizing or attributing plurality to
pluralization.
- noun the act of pluralizing or attributing plurality to
- nasalis1/5
nasalis
- noun proboscis monkeys
genus Nasalis.
- noun proboscis monkeys
- abscissae1/5
abscissa
- noun the value of a coordinate on the horizontal axis
- noun the value of a coordinate on the horizontal axis
- hidatsas1/5
hidatsa
- noun a member of the Sioux people formerly inhabiting an area along the Missouri river in western North Dakota
Gros Ventre.
- noun a Siouan language spoken by the Hidatsa
Gros Ventre.
- noun a member of the Sioux people formerly inhabiting an area along the Missouri river in western North Dakota
- supposable1/5
supposable
- adjective satellite capable of being inferred on slight grounds
surmisable; presumable.
- adjective satellite capable of being inferred on slight grounds
- archosaurs1/5
archosaur
- noun extinct reptiles including: dinosaurs; plesiosaurs; pterosaurs; ichthyosaurs; thecodonts
archosaurian; archosaurian reptile.
- noun extinct reptiles including: dinosaurs; plesiosaurs; pterosaurs; ichthyosaurs; thecodonts
- psammoma1/5
psammoma
- noun a tumor derived from fibrous tissue of the meninges or choroid plexus or certain other structures associated with the brain; characterized by sandlike particles
sand tumor.
- noun a tumor derived from fibrous tissue of the meninges or choroid plexus or certain other structures associated with the brain; characterized by sandlike particles
- psalterium1/5
psalterium
- noun the third compartment of the stomach of a ruminant
third stomach; omasum.
- noun the third compartment of the stomach of a ruminant
- massager1/5
massager
- noun someone who rubs or kneads parts of the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation
- noun someone who rubs or kneads parts of the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation
- asarum1/5
asarum
- noun wild ginger
genus Asarum.
- noun wild ginger
- packsaddle1/5
packsaddle
- noun a saddle for pack animals to which loads can be attached
- noun a saddle for pack animals to which loads can be attached
- massachusets1/5
massachuset
- noun the Algonquian language of the Massachuset
Massachusetts.
- noun a member of the Algonquian people who formerly lived around Massachusetts Bay
Massachusetts.
- noun the Algonquian language of the Massachuset
- baisakh1/5
baisakh
- noun the second month of the Hindu calendar
Vaisakha.
- noun the second month of the Hindu calendar
- pachysandra1/5
pachysandra
- noun any plant of the genus Pachysandra; low-growing evergreen herbs or subshrubs having dentate leaves and used as ground cover
- noun any plant of the genus Pachysandra; low-growing evergreen herbs or subshrubs having dentate leaves and used as ground cover
- arisaema1/5
arisaema
- noun tuberous or rhizomatous herbaceous perennials
genus Arisaema.
- noun tuberous or rhizomatous herbaceous perennials
- handsaws1/5
handsaw
- noun a saw used with one hand for cutting wood
hand saw; carpenter's saw.
- noun a saw used with one hand for cutting wood
- unassailably1/5
unassailably
- adverb in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
unchangeably; unalterably; immutably.
- his views were unchangeably fixed
- adverb in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
- asamiya1/5
asamiya
- noun the Magadhan language spoken by the Assamese people; closely related to Bengali
Assamese.
- noun the Magadhan language spoken by the Assamese people; closely related to Bengali
- lusatian1/5
lusatian
- noun a Slavonic language spoken in rural area of southeastern Germany
Sorbian.
- noun a Slavonic language spoken in rural area of southeastern Germany
- dysarthrias1/5
dysarthria
- noun impaired articulatory ability resulting from defects in the peripheral motor nerves or in the speech musculature
- noun impaired articulatory ability resulting from defects in the peripheral motor nerves or in the speech musculature
- misanthropes1/5
misanthrope
- noun someone who dislikes people in general
misanthropist.
- noun someone who dislikes people in general
- koasati1/5
koasati
- noun a member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in northern Alabama; a member of the Creek Confederacy
- noun the Muskhogean language spoken by the Koasati
- noun a member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in northern Alabama; a member of the Creek Confederacy
- disaccharidase1/5
disaccharidase
- noun an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of disaccharides into monosaccharides
- noun an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of disaccharides into monosaccharides
- appaloosas1/5
appaloosa
- noun a hardy breed of saddle horse developed in western North America and characteristically having a spotted rump
- noun a hardy breed of saddle horse developed in western North America and characteristically having a spotted rump
- disadvantageously1/5
disadvantageously
- adverb in a disadvantageous way; to someone's disadvantage
badly.
- the venture turned out badly for the investors
- angry that the case was settled disadvantageously for them
- adverb in a disadvantageous way; to someone's disadvantage
- vaisakha1/5
vaisakha
- noun the second month of the Hindu calendar
Baisakh.
- noun the second month of the Hindu calendar
- formosans1/5
formosan
- noun the Austronesian languages spoken on Formosa
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of the island republic on Taiwan or its residents or their language
Taiwanese; Chinese.
- the Taiwanese capital is Taipeh
- noun the Austronesian languages spoken on Formosa
- confusable1/5
confusable
- adjective satellite so similar as to be easily identified for another thing
mistakable.
- potentially confusable senses of words
- easily mistakable signals
- adjective satellite so similar as to be easily identified for another thing
- physalia1/5
physalia
(Zoöl.) A genus of large oceanic Siphonophora which includes the Portuguese man-of-war. ✍ It has a large air sac, or float, with a sail-like crest on its upper side. Numerous zooids of different kinds are attached to the under side of the float. Some of the zooids have very long tentacles; some have a mouth and digest food; others produce gonophores. The American species ( Physalia arethusa ) is brilliantly colored, the float being pink or purple, and bright blue; the zooids blue. It is noted for its virulent stinging powers, as well as for its beautiful colors, graceful motions, and its ability to sail to windward.
- thysanura1/5
thysanura
(Zoöl.) An order of wingless hexapod insects which have setiform caudal appendages, either bent beneath the body to form a spring, or projecting as bristles. It comprises the Cinura, or bristletails, and the Collembola, or springtails. Called also Thysanoura . SeeLepisma , andPodura .
- dissatisfy1/5
dissatisfy
- verb fail to satisfy
- verb fail to satisfy
- intellectualisation1/5
intellectualisation
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict
intellectualization.
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict
- hacksaws1/5
hacksaw
- noun saw used with one hand for cutting metal
hack saw; metal saw.
- noun saw used with one hand for cutting metal
- mosan1/5
mosan
- noun a family of Amerindian languages spoken in Washington and British Columbia
- noun a family of Amerindian languages spoken in Washington and British Columbia
- musaceae1/5
musaceae
- noun treelike tropical Asian herbs
family Musaceae; banana family.
- noun treelike tropical Asian herbs
- kusan1/5
kusan
- noun a member of the North American Indian people of Oregon
- noun a Penutian language spoken by the Kusan
- noun a member of the North American Indian people of Oregon
- dissatisfactory1/5
dissatisfactory
- adjective satellite not up to expectations
disappointing; unsatisfying.
- a disappointing performance from one who had seemed so promising
- adjective satellite not up to expectations
- disaccharidases1/5
disaccharidase
- noun an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of disaccharides into monosaccharides
- noun an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of disaccharides into monosaccharides
- balsamroot1/5
balsamroot
- noun a plant of the genus Balsamorhiza having downy leaves in a basal rosette and yellow flowers and long balsam-scented taproots
- noun a plant of the genus Balsamorhiza having downy leaves in a basal rosette and yellow flowers and long balsam-scented taproots
- asadha1/5
asadha
- noun the fourth month of the Hindu calendar
Asarh.
- noun the fourth month of the Hindu calendar
- misanthropical1/5
misanthropical
- adjective satellite believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
misanthropic; cynical.
- adjective satellite hating mankind in general
misanthropic.
- adjective satellite believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
- chrysalides1/5
chrysalis
- noun pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon
- noun pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon
- massagers1/5
massager
- noun someone who rubs or kneads parts of the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation
- noun someone who rubs or kneads parts of the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation
- chrysalises1/5
chrysalis
- noun pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon
- noun pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon
- packsaddles1/5
packsaddle
- noun a saddle for pack animals to which loads can be attached
- noun a saddle for pack animals to which loads can be attached
- insalubrity1/5
insalubrity
- noun the quality of being insalubrious and debilitating
insalubriousness.
- noun the quality of being insalubrious and debilitating
- versants1/5
versant
- noun the side or slope of a mountain
mountainside.
- conifer forests cover the eastern versant
- noun the side or slope of a mountain
- misanthropist1/5
misanthropist
- noun someone who dislikes people in general
misanthrope.
- noun someone who dislikes people in general
- massachuset1/5
massachuset
- noun the Algonquian language of the Massachuset
Massachusetts.
- noun a member of the Algonquian people who formerly lived around Massachusetts Bay
Massachusetts.
- noun the Algonquian language of the Massachuset
- gripsack1/5
gripsack
- noun a small suitcase
- noun a small suitcase
- outsail1/5
outsail
- verb sail faster or better than
- They outsailed the Roman fleet
- verb sail faster or better than
- outsailed1/5
outsail
- verb sail faster or better than
- They outsailed the Roman fleet
- verb sail faster or better than
- archosaur1/5
archosaur
- noun extinct reptiles including: dinosaurs; plesiosaurs; pterosaurs; ichthyosaurs; thecodonts
archosaurian; archosaurian reptile.
- noun extinct reptiles including: dinosaurs; plesiosaurs; pterosaurs; ichthyosaurs; thecodonts
- fretsaw1/5
fretsaw
- noun fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
jigsaw; scroll saw.
- noun fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
- gossamers1/5
gossamer
- noun a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
- noun filaments from a web that was spun by a spider
cobweb.
- noun a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
- nissans1/5
nissan
- noun the seventh month of the civil year; the first month of the ecclesiastic year (in March and April)
Nisan.
- noun the seventh month of the civil year; the first month of the ecclesiastic year (in March and April)
- summersault1/5
summersault
- noun an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
flip; somersault; summerset; somerset; somersaulting.
- noun an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
- seismosaurus1/5
seismosaurus
- noun genus of large herbivorous dinosaurs of Cretaceous found in western North America
genus Seismosaurus.
- noun genus of large herbivorous dinosaurs of Cretaceous found in western North America
- jessamines1/5
jessamine
- noun a climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white or yellow or red flowers used in perfume and to flavor tea
Jasminum officinale; true jasmine; common jasmine.
- noun a climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white or yellow or red flowers used in perfume and to flavor tea
- medusan1/5
medusan
- noun one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles
medusa; medusoid.
- noun one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles
- superposable1/5
superposable
- adjective satellite coinciding exactly when superimposed
identical.
- identical triangles
- adjective satellite coinciding exactly when superimposed
- bucksaw1/5
bucksaw
- noun a saw that is set in a frame in the shape of an H; used with both hands to cut wood that is held in a sawbuck
- noun a saw that is set in a frame in the shape of an H; used with both hands to cut wood that is held in a sawbuck
- grisaille1/5
grisaille
- noun chiaroscuro painting or stained glass etc., in shades of grey imitating the effect of relief
- noun chiaroscuro painting or stained glass etc., in shades of grey imitating the effect of relief
- valsartan1/5
valsartan
- noun an angiotensin II inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure
Diovan.
- noun an angiotensin II inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure
- pasang1/5
pasang
- noun large African antelope with long straight nearly upright horns
oryx.
- noun wild goat of Iran and adjacent regions
Capra aegagrus; bezoar goat.
- noun large African antelope with long straight nearly upright horns
- ichthyosaurs1/5
ichthyosaur
- noun any of several marine reptiles of the Mesozoic having a body like a porpoise with dorsal and tail fins and paddle-shaped limbs
- noun any of several marine reptiles of the Mesozoic having a body like a porpoise with dorsal and tail fins and paddle-shaped limbs
- pterosaur1/5
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
- plesiosaurs1/5
plesiosaur
- noun extinct marine reptile with a small head on a long neck a short tail and four paddle-shaped limbs; of the Jurassic and Cretaceous
plesiosaurus.
- noun extinct marine reptile with a small head on a long neck a short tail and four paddle-shaped limbs; of the Jurassic and Cretaceous
- traversable1/5
traversable
- adjective satellite capable of being traversed
travelable.
- highway crews soon had the roads travelable
- adjective satellite capable of being traversed
- balsas1/5
balsa
- noun strong lightweight wood of the balsa tree used especially for floats
balsa wood.
- noun forest tree of lowland Central America having a strong very light wood; used for making floats and rafts and in crafts
Ochroma lagopus.
- noun strong lightweight wood of the balsa tree used especially for floats
- masas1/5
masa
- noun an independent group of closely related Chadic languages spoken in the area between the Biu-Mandara and East Chadic languages
- noun an independent group of closely related Chadic languages spoken in the area between the Biu-Mandara and East Chadic languages
- physalis1/5
physalis
- noun ground cherries
genus Physalis.
- noun ground cherries
- tisane1/5
tisane
- noun infusion of e.g. dried or fresh flowers or leaves
- noun infusion of e.g. dried or fresh flowers or leaves
- carcinosarcoma1/5
carcinosarcoma
- noun a malignant neoplasm composed of carcinoma and sarcoma extensively intermixed
- noun a malignant neoplasm composed of carcinoma and sarcoma extensively intermixed
- thesauruses1/5
thesaurus
- noun a book containing a classified list of synonyms
synonym finder.
- noun a book containing a classified list of synonyms
- plesiosaur1/5
plesiosaur
- noun extinct marine reptile with a small head on a long neck a short tail and four paddle-shaped limbs; of the Jurassic and Cretaceous
plesiosaurus.
- noun extinct marine reptile with a small head on a long neck a short tail and four paddle-shaped limbs; of the Jurassic and Cretaceous
- ichthyosaur1/5
ichthyosaur
- noun any of several marine reptiles of the Mesozoic having a body like a porpoise with dorsal and tail fins and paddle-shaped limbs
- noun any of several marine reptiles of the Mesozoic having a body like a porpoise with dorsal and tail fins and paddle-shaped limbs
- hysterosalpingogram1/5
hysterosalpingogram
- noun X ray of the uterus and Fallopian tubes; usually done in diagnosing infertility (to see if there any blockages)
- noun X ray of the uterus and Fallopian tubes; usually done in diagnosing infertility (to see if there any blockages)
- caesalpinia1/5
caesalpinia
- noun small spiny tropical trees or shrubs; includes the small genus or subgenus Poinciana
genus Caesalpinia.
- noun small spiny tropical trees or shrubs; includes the small genus or subgenus Poinciana
- abomasal1/5
abomasal
- adjective relating to the abomasum (the fourth compartment of the stomach of ruminants)
- adjective relating to the abomasum (the fourth compartment of the stomach of ruminants)
- cupressaceae1/5
cupressaceae
- noun cypresses and junipers and many cedars
family Cupressaceae; cypress family.
- noun cypresses and junipers and many cedars
- asama1/5
asama
- noun a volcano in central Honshu near Nagano; one of the largest volcanoes in Japan (8,340 feet)
Mount Asama.
- noun a volcano in central Honshu near Nagano; one of the largest volcanoes in Japan (8,340 feet)
- angiosarcomas1/5
angiosarcoma
- noun a rare malignant neoplasm arising from vascular tissue; usually occurs in the breast and skin and is believed to originate from the endothelial cells of blood vessels
- noun a rare malignant neoplasm arising from vascular tissue; usually occurs in the breast and skin and is believed to originate from the endothelial cells of blood vessels
- mariposas1/5
mariposa
- noun any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico
mariposa tulip; mariposa lily.
- noun any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico
- radioimmunoassays1/5
radioimmunoassay
- noun immunoassay of a substance that has been radioactively labeled
- noun immunoassay of a substance that has been radioactively labeled
- trisaccharide1/5
trisaccharide
- noun any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield three monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
- noun any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield three monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
- mimosaceae1/5
mimosaceae
- noun family of spiny woody plants (usually shrubs or small trees) whose leaves mimic animals in sensitivity to touch; commonly included in the family Leguminosae
family Mimosaceae.
- noun family of spiny woody plants (usually shrubs or small trees) whose leaves mimic animals in sensitivity to touch; commonly included in the family Leguminosae
- caesalpiniaceae1/5
caesalpiniaceae
- noun spiny trees, shrubs, or perennial herbs, including the genera Caesalpinia, Cassia, Ceratonia, Bauhinia; commonly included in the family Leguminosae
family Caesalpiniaceae.
- noun spiny trees, shrubs, or perennial herbs, including the genera Caesalpinia, Cassia, Ceratonia, Bauhinia; commonly included in the family Leguminosae
- lyssavirus1/5
lyssavirus
- noun a neurotropic non-arbovirus of the family Rhabdoviridae that causes rabies
- noun a neurotropic non-arbovirus of the family Rhabdoviridae that causes rabies
- plesiosaurus1/5
plesiosaurus
- noun extinct marine reptile with a small head on a long neck a short tail and four paddle-shaped limbs; of the Jurassic and Cretaceous
plesiosaur.
- noun extinct marine reptile with a small head on a long neck a short tail and four paddle-shaped limbs; of the Jurassic and Cretaceous
- thalassaemias1/5
thalassaemia
- noun an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin
Mediterranean anemia; Mediterranean anaemia; thalassemia.
- noun an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin
- ripsaw1/5
ripsaw
- noun a handsaw for cutting with the grain of the wood
splitsaw.
- noun a handsaw for cutting with the grain of the wood
- isatis1/5
isatis
(Bot.) A genus of herbs, some species of which, especially the Isatis tinctoria , yield a blue dye similar to indigo; woad.
- tisanes1/5
tisane
- noun infusion of e.g. dried or fresh flowers or leaves
- noun infusion of e.g. dried or fresh flowers or leaves
- hedysarum1/5
hedysarum
- noun genus of herbs of north temperate regions
genus Hedysarum.
- noun genus of herbs of north temperate regions
- massasauga1/5
massasauga
- noun small pygmy rattlesnake
ground rattler; Sistrurus miliaris.
- noun pygmy rattlesnake found in moist areas from the Great Lakes to Mexico; feeds on mice and small amphibians
Sistrurus catenatus; massasauga rattler.
- noun small pygmy rattlesnake
- tetrasaccharide1/5
tetrasaccharide
- noun any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield four monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
- noun any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield four monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
- dipsacus1/5
dipsacus
- noun type genus of the Dipsacaceae: teasel
genus Dipsacus.
- noun type genus of the Dipsacaceae: teasel
- backsaw1/5
backsaw
- noun a handsaw that is stiffened by metal reinforcement along the upper edge
back saw.
- noun a handsaw that is stiffened by metal reinforcement along the upper edge
- trisaccharides1/5
trisaccharide
- noun any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield three monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
- noun any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield three monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
- carcinosarcomas1/5
carcinosarcoma
- noun a malignant neoplasm composed of carcinoma and sarcoma extensively intermixed
- noun a malignant neoplasm composed of carcinoma and sarcoma extensively intermixed
- caesalpinioideae1/5
caesalpinioideae
- noun alternative name in some classification systems for the family Caesalpiniaceae
subfamily Caesalpinioideae.
- noun alternative name in some classification systems for the family Caesalpiniaceae
- huisache1/5
huisache
- noun tropical American thorny shrub or small tree; fragrant yellow flowers used in making perfumery
mimosa bush; flame tree; Acacia farnesiana; scented wattle; sweet acacia; sweet wattle; cassie.
- noun tropical American thorny shrub or small tree; fragrant yellow flowers used in making perfumery
- tussah1/5
tussah
- noun oriental moth that produces brownish silk
tusseh; tussur; tussore; Antheraea mylitta; tusser.
- noun oriental moth that produces brownish silk
- chondrosarcomas1/5
chondrosarcoma
- noun a malignant neoplasm of cartilage cells
- noun a malignant neoplasm of cartilage cells
- greensand1/5
greensand
- noun an olive-green sandstone containing glauconite
- noun an olive-green sandstone containing glauconite
- osteosarcomas1/5
osteosarcoma
- noun malignant bone tumor; most common in children and young adults where it tends to affect the femur
osteogenic sarcoma.
- noun malignant bone tumor; most common in children and young adults where it tends to affect the femur
- rhabdomyosarcomas1/5
rhabdomyosarcoma
- noun a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle
rhabdosarcoma.
- noun a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle
- diflunisal1/5
diflunisal
- noun nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Dolobid) used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions
Dolobid.
- noun nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Dolobid) used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions
- ichthyosaurus1/5
ichthyosaurus
- noun ichthyosaurs of the Jurassic
- noun ichthyosaurs of the Jurassic
- unsalaried1/5
unsalaried
- adjective satellite not paying a salary
uncompensated.
- an uncompensated federal post
- adjective satellite not paying a salary
- winesap1/5
winesap
- noun crisp apple with dark red skin
- noun crisp apple with dark red skin
- pelycosaurs1/5
pelycosaur
- noun large primitive reptile having a tall spinal sail; of the Permian or late Paleozoic in Europe and North America
- noun large primitive reptile having a tall spinal sail; of the Permian or late Paleozoic in Europe and North America
- ansaid1/5
ansaid
- noun a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Ansaid) that is administered only orally
flurbiprofen.
- noun a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Ansaid) that is administered only orally
- transversally1/5
transversally
- adverb in a transverse manner
transversely.
- they were cut transversely
- adverb in a transverse manner
- hadrosaurs1/5
hadrosaur
- noun any of numerous large bipedal ornithischian dinosaurs having a horny duck-like bill and webbed feet; may have been partly aquatic
hadrosaurus; duck-billed dinosaur.
- noun any of numerous large bipedal ornithischian dinosaurs having a horny duck-like bill and webbed feet; may have been partly aquatic
- coxsackieviruses1/5
coxsackievirus
- noun enterovirus causing a disease resembling poliomyelitis but without paralysis
Coxsackie virus.
- noun enterovirus causing a disease resembling poliomyelitis but without paralysis
- hadrosaur1/5
hadrosaur
- noun any of numerous large bipedal ornithischian dinosaurs having a horny duck-like bill and webbed feet; may have been partly aquatic
hadrosaurus; duck-billed dinosaur.
- noun any of numerous large bipedal ornithischian dinosaurs having a horny duck-like bill and webbed feet; may have been partly aquatic
- ponderosas1/5
ponderosa
- noun common and widely distributed tall timber pine of western North America having dark green needles in bunches of 2 to 5 and thick bark with dark brown plates when mature
Pinus ponderosa; western yellow pine; ponderosa pine; bull pine.
- noun common and widely distributed tall timber pine of western North America having dark green needles in bunches of 2 to 5 and thick bark with dark brown plates when mature
- casaba1/5
casaba
- noun melon having yellowish rind and whitish flesh
casaba melon.
- noun melon having yellowish rind and whitish flesh
- stegosaurus1/5
stegosaurus
- noun herbivorous ornithischian dinosaur with a row of bony plates along its back and a spiked tail probably used as a weapon
stegosaur; Stegosaur stenops.
- noun herbivorous ornithischian dinosaur with a row of bony plates along its back and a spiked tail probably used as a weapon
- brontosaurus1/5
brontosaurus
- noun huge quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur common in North America in the late Jurassic
brontosaur; Apatosaurus excelsus; thunder lizard; apatosaurus; apatosaur.
- noun huge quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur common in North America in the late Jurassic
- allosaurus1/5
allosaurus
- noun late Jurassic carnivorous dinosaur; similar to but somewhat smaller than tyrannosaurus
allosaur.
- noun late Jurassic carnivorous dinosaur; similar to but somewhat smaller than tyrannosaurus
- apatosaurus1/5
apatosaurus
- noun huge quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur common in North America in the late Jurassic
brontosaur; Apatosaurus excelsus; thunder lizard; brontosaurus; apatosaur.
- noun huge quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur common in North America in the late Jurassic
- tyrannosaur1/5
tyrannosaur
- noun large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having enormous teeth with knifelike serrations; may have been a scavenger rather than an active predator; later Cretaceous period in North America
tyrannosaurus; Tyrannosaurus rex.
- noun large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having enormous teeth with knifelike serrations; may have been a scavenger rather than an active predator; later Cretaceous period in North America
- megalosaurus1/5
megalosaurus
- noun gigantic carnivorous bipedal dinosaur of the Jurassic or early Cretaceous in Europe
megalosaur.
- noun gigantic carnivorous bipedal dinosaur of the Jurassic or early Cretaceous in Europe
- stegosaurs1/5
stegosaur
- noun herbivorous ornithischian dinosaur with a row of bony plates along its back and a spiked tail probably used as a weapon
Stegosaur stenops; stegosaurus.
- noun herbivorous ornithischian dinosaur with a row of bony plates along its back and a spiked tail probably used as a weapon
- ankylosaurs1/5
ankylosaur
- noun having the back covered with thick bony plates; thought to have walked with a sprawling gait resembling a lizard's
ankylosaurus.
- noun having the back covered with thick bony plates; thought to have walked with a sprawling gait resembling a lizard's
- tyrannosaurs1/5
tyrannosaur
- noun large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having enormous teeth with knifelike serrations; may have been a scavenger rather than an active predator; later Cretaceous period in North America
tyrannosaurus; Tyrannosaurus rex.
- noun large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having enormous teeth with knifelike serrations; may have been a scavenger rather than an active predator; later Cretaceous period in North America
- ankylosaurus1/5
ankylosaurus
- noun having the back covered with thick bony plates; thought to have walked with a sprawling gait resembling a lizard's
ankylosaur.
- noun having the back covered with thick bony plates; thought to have walked with a sprawling gait resembling a lizard's
- ceratosaurus1/5
ceratosaurus
- noun primitive medium-sized theropod; swift-running bipedal carnivorous dinosaur having grasping hands with sharp claws and a short horn between the nostrils; Jurassic in North America
ceratosaur.
- noun primitive medium-sized theropod; swift-running bipedal carnivorous dinosaur having grasping hands with sharp claws and a short horn between the nostrils; Jurassic in North America
- corythosaurus1/5
corythosaurus
- noun duck-billed dinosaur with nasal passages that expand into a crest like a hollow helmet
corythosaur.
- noun duck-billed dinosaur with nasal passages that expand into a crest like a hollow helmet
- stegosaur1/5
stegosaur
- noun herbivorous ornithischian dinosaur with a row of bony plates along its back and a spiked tail probably used as a weapon
Stegosaur stenops; stegosaurus.
- noun herbivorous ornithischian dinosaur with a row of bony plates along its back and a spiked tail probably used as a weapon
- edmontosaurus1/5
edmontosaurus
- noun duck-billed dinosaur from Canada found as a fossilized mummy with skin
- noun duck-billed dinosaur from Canada found as a fossilized mummy with skin
- psittacosaurus1/5
psittacosaurus
- noun primitive dinosaur actually lacking horns and having only the beginning of a frill; long hind limbs and short forelimbs; may have been bipedal
psittacosaur.
- noun primitive dinosaur actually lacking horns and having only the beginning of a frill; long hind limbs and short forelimbs; may have been bipedal
- styracosaurus1/5
styracosaurus
- noun an unusual ceratopsian dinosaur having many large spikes around the edge of its bony frill and a long nose horn; late Cretaceous
styracosaur.
- noun an unusual ceratopsian dinosaur having many large spikes around the edge of its bony frill and a long nose horn; late Cretaceous
- pachycephalosaurus1/5
pachycephalosaurus
- noun bipedal herbivore having 10 inches of bone atop its head; largest boneheaded dinosaur ever found
pachycephalosaur.
- noun bipedal herbivore having 10 inches of bone atop its head; largest boneheaded dinosaur ever found
- ankylosaur1/5
ankylosaur
- noun having the back covered with thick bony plates; thought to have walked with a sprawling gait resembling a lizard's
ankylosaurus.
- noun having the back covered with thick bony plates; thought to have walked with a sprawling gait resembling a lizard's
- barosaurus1/5
barosaurus
- noun a dinosaur that could grow to be as tall as a building five stories tall
barosaur.
- noun a dinosaur that could grow to be as tall as a building five stories tall
- herrerasaurus1/5
herrerasaurus
- noun a kind of theropod dinosaur found in Argentina
herrerasaur.
- noun a kind of theropod dinosaur found in Argentina
- goosander1/5
goosander
- noun common merganser of Europe and North America
Mergus merganser.
- noun common merganser of Europe and North America
- visaged1/5
visaged
- adjective satellite having a face or visage as specified
- gloomy-visaged funeral directors
- adjective satellite having a face or visage as specified
- unsaleable1/5
unsaleable
- adjective impossible to sell
unsalable.
- adjective impossible to sell
- noncausal1/5
noncausal
- adjective not causative
noncausative.
- adjective not causative
- insatiably1/5
insatiably
- adverb to an insatiable degree
unsatiably.
- she was insatiably hungry
- adverb in an insatiable manner; with persistence but without satisfaction
unsatiably.
- he clawed insatiably at the traditional precepts
- adverb to an insatiable degree
- unsalable1/5
unsalable
- adjective impossible to sell
unsaleable.
- adjective impossible to sell
- unsated1/5
unsated
- adjective satellite not having been satisfied
unsatisfied; unsatiated.
- adjective satellite not having been satisfied
- unsatiated1/5
unsatiated
- adjective satellite not having been satisfied
unsatisfied; unsated.
- adjective satellite not having been satisfied
- nondisposable1/5
nondisposable
- adjective (of assets) unavailable for use
- adjective not designed to be thrown away after use
- adjective (of assets) unavailable for use
- unpassable1/5
unpassable
- adjective incapable of being passed
impassable.
- adjective incapable of being passed
- unsatiable1/5
unsatiable
- adjective impossible to satisfy
insatiate; insatiable.
- an insatiate appetite
- an insatiable demand for old buildings to restore
- his passion for work was unsatiable
- adjective impossible to satisfy
- dunsany1/5
- torsade1/5
torsade
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- medicalisation1/5
- parameterisation1/5
parameterisation
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- diatessaron1/5
diatessaron
(Anc. Mus.) The interval of a fourth.
- pharisaism1/5
pharisaism
The notions, doctrines, and conduct of the Pharisees, as a sect. Sharp.
- foresaid1/5
foresaid
Mentioned before; aforesaid.
- marquesan1/5
marquesan
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- rothesay1/5
- organisationally1/5
organisational
- adjective of or relating to an organization
organizational.
- organizational structure
- adjective of or relating to an organization
- apsaras1/5
apsaras
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- misattribution1/5
misattribution
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- conversazione1/5
conversation
- noun the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
- noun the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
- comsat1/5
comsat
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- dysautonomia1/5
- lipopolysaccharides1/5
lipopolysaccharides
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- transversality1/5
- transversalis1/5
transversalis
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- reconnoissance1/5
reconnoissance
The act of reconnoitering; preliminary examination or survey. Specifically:(a) (Geol.) An examination or survey of a region in reference to its general geological character .(b) (Engin.) An examination of a region as to its general natural features, preparatory to a more particular survey for the purposes of triangulation, or of determining the location of a public work .(c) (Mil.) An examination of a territory, or of an enemy's position, for the purpose of obtaining information necessary for directing military operations; a preparatory expedition.
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susans
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- basally1/5
basal
- adjective especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem
radical.
- basal placentation
- radical leaves
- adjective satellite serving as or forming a base
base.
- the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats
- adjective especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem
- tsarism1/5
tsarism
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tsarevich
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- pisans1/5
- demilitarisation1/5
demilitarisation
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- indigenisation1/5
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- passacaglia1/5
passacaglia
(Mus.) An old Italian or Spanish dance tune, in slow three-four measure, with divisions on a ground bass, resembling a chaconne.
- séances1/5
séance
A session, as of some public body; especially, a meeting of spiritualists to receive spirit communication, so called.
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rosalinda
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- rosaria1/5
rosaria
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- commensality1/5
commensality
Fellowship at table; the act or practice of eating at the same table. Obs. "Promiscuous commensality." Sir T. Browne.
- revisable1/5
revisable
That may be revised.
- passaggio1/5
- babysat1/5
babysat
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- qassam1/5
qassam
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- kisangani1/5
kisangani
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- blasé1/5
blasé
Having the sensibilities deadened by excess or frequency of enjoyment; sated or surfeited with pleasure; used up.
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telesales
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- perfusate1/5
- bureaucratisation1/5
bureaucratisation
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- defeasance1/5
defeasance
A defeat; an overthrow. Obs.After his foes' defeasance. Spenser.
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- noncompensatory1/5
- analysable1/5
analysable
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- tarsometatarsal1/5
tarsometatarsal
(Anat.) (a) Of or pertaining to both the tarsus and metatarsus; as, the .tarsometatarsal articulations(b) Of or pertaining to the tarsometatarsus.
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- desaturate1/5
desaturate
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- disaffiliation1/5
disaffiliation
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- passaged1/5
passage
- noun the act of passing from one state or place to the next
transition.
- noun a section of text; particularly a section of medium length
- noun the act of passing from one state or place to the next
- versal1/5
versal
Universal. Obs. or Colloq. Shak.
- kebangsaan1/5
kebangsaan
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- embolisation1/5
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- creolisation1/5
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- processable1/5
- romanisation1/5
- oversampled1/5
- insatiability1/5
insatiability
The state or quality of being insatiable; insatiableness. Eagerness for increase of possession deluges the soul, and we sink into the gulfs of insatiability. Rambler.
- releasable1/5
releasable
That may be released.
- disposability1/5
- disassembler1/5
disassemble
- verb take apart into its constituent pieces
take apart; break up; dismantle; break apart.
- verb take apart into its constituent pieces
- paysages1/5
- croisade1/5
croisade
A holy war; a crusade. Obs. Bacon.
- musar1/5
musar
An itinerant player on the musette, an instrument formerly common in Europe.
- necessarium1/5
- mesabi1/5
mesabi
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- reconceptualisation1/5
reconceptualisation
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- disaffirm1/5
disaffirm
To assert the contrary of; to contradict; to deny; -- said of that which has been asserted.
- condensable1/5
condensable
Capable of being condensed; as, vapor is .condensable
- padmasana1/5
- interorganisational1/5
interorganisational
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- undersaturated1/5
undersaturated
Not fully saturated; imperfectly saturated.
- niedersachsen1/5
- kassala1/5
- essayistic1/5
- linearisation1/5
- isagoge1/5
isagoge
An introduction. Obs. Harris.
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kissable
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- hexosaminidase1/5
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discoursal
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- composable1/5
composable
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- squamosal1/5
squamosal
(Anat.) (a) Scalelike; squamous; .as, the squamosal bone(b) Of or pertaining to the squamosal bone. --n. The squamous part of the temporal bone, or a bone correspondending to it, under Temporal .
- empresario1/5
empresario
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- suburbanisation1/5
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- paysanne1/5
paysanne
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- sensationalize1/5
sensationalize
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- acausal1/5
acausal
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- ksar1/5
- paisano1/5
paisano
(Zoöl.) The chaparral cock.
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lusatia
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- doomsayers1/5
doomsayers
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- gosain1/5
gosain
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- midtarsal1/5
- mussalman1/5
mussalman
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- deindustrialisation1/5
deindustrialisation
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- hydrosalpinx1/5
- presale1/5
presale
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- resave1/5
- recolonisation1/5
recolonisation
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- woolsack1/5
woolsack
A sack or bag of wool; specifically, the seat of the lord chancellor of England in the House of Lords, being a large, square sack of wool resembling a divan in form.
- mediodorsal1/5
- ambassade1/5
ambassade
The mission of an ambassador. Obs. Carew.
- basale1/5
basale
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decomposability
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- nitrosamine1/5
nitrosamine
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dreyfusard
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artisanship
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- kesar1/5
kesar
See Obs. Spenser.Kaiser
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galactosamine
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- versation1/5
versation
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convulsant
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- subsampled1/5
- misattributed1/5
- intermetatarsal1/5
intermetatarsal
(Anat.) Between the metatarsal bones.
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- sèvres1/5
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- kisans1/5
- marquisate1/5
marquisate
The seigniory, dignity, or lordship of a marquis; the territory governed by a marquis.
- depoliticisation1/5
- dematerialisation1/5
dematerialisation
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- dispensatory1/5
dispensatory
Granting, or authorized to grant, dispensations. "Dispensatory power." Bp. Rainbow.
- lissajous1/5
lissajous
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- keresan1/5
- licensable1/5
licensable
That can be licensed.
- tsardom1/5
tsardom
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- intercensal1/5
- dissaving1/5
- unanalysable1/5
- totalisation1/5
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- pasan1/5
pasan
(Zoöl.) The gemsbok.
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- kristiansand1/5
- leprosarium1/5
leprosarium
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- mosasaurs1/5
mosasaur
(Paleon.) One of an extinct order of reptiles, including Mosasaurus and allied genera. See Mosasauria .
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madrassahs
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- madrassah1/5
madrassah
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- rosal1/5
rosal
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- masan1/5
masan
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- multicausal1/5
multicausal
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- sensationalizing1/5
sensationalizing
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- routinisation1/5
- paisanos1/5
paisano
(Zoöl.) The chaparral cock.
- jessamy1/5
jessamy
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- brisas1/5
- proletarianisation1/5
proletarianisation
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constitutionalisation
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parasang
A Persian measure of length, which, according to Herodotus and Xenophon, was thirty stadia, or somewhat more than three and a half miles. The measure varied in different times and places, and, as now used, is estimated at from three and a half to four English miles.
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glossator
A writer of glosses or comments; a commentator. R. "The . . . glossators of Aristotle." Milman.
- passaging1/5
passage
- noun the act of passing from one state or place to the next
transition.
- noun a section of text; particularly a section of medium length
- noun the act of passing from one state or place to the next
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colossal
- adjective satellite so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
prodigious; stupendous.
- colossal crumbling ruins of an ancient temple
- has a colossal nerve
- a prodigious storm
- a stupendous field of grass
- stupendous demand
- adjective satellite so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
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recapitalisation
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- unmissable1/5
unmissable
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superimposable
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arsacid
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jerusalemite
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- ensample1/5
ensample
An example; a pattern or model for imitation. Obs. Tyndale.Being ensamples to the flock. Pet. v. 3.
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camisard
One of the French Protestant insurgents who rebelled against Louis XIV, after the revocation of the edict of Nates; -- so called from the peasant's smock (camise) which they wore.
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- abovesaid1/5
abovesaid
Mentioned or recited before.
- besan1/5
besan
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trysail
(Naut.) A fore-and-aft sail, bent to a gaff, and hoisted on a lower mast or on a small mast, called the trysail mast, close abaft a lower mast; -- used chiefly as a storm sail. Called also Totten.spencer .
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dinosauria
(Paleon.) An order of extinct mesozoic reptiles, mostly of large size (whence the name). Notwithstanding their size, they present birdlike characters in the skeleton, esp. in the pelvis and hind limbs. Some walked on their three-toed hind feet, thus producing the large "bird tracks," so-called, of mesozoic sandstones; others were five-toed and quadrupedal. See Illust. of Compsognathus , also Illustration of Dinosaur in Appendix.
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- nominalisation1/5
nominalisation
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isaurian
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massachusett
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addressability
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- pissant1/5
pissant
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- basan1/5
basan
Same as Basil , a sheepskin.
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paisan
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massai
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disaggregate
To destroy the aggregation of; to separate into component parts, as an aggregate mass.
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consacre
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pressurisation
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pentosan
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indispensable
- adjective not to be dispensed with; essential
- foods indispensable to good nutrition
- adjective satellite absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
essential.
- essential tools and materials
- funds essential to the completion of the project
- an indispensable worker
- adjective not to be dispensed with; essential
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trisagion
(Eccl.) An ancient anthem, -- usually known by its Latin name tersanctus.See Tersanctus .
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pisang
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- transversals1/5
transversal
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
thwartwise; cross; transverse.
- cross members should be all steel
- from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully
- transversal vibrations
- transverse colon
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
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ritualisation
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decompensate
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glossator
A writer of glosses or comments; a commentator. R. "The . . . glossators of Aristotle." Milman.
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pesante
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leasable
Such as can be leased.
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indecomposable
Not decomposable; incapable or difficult of decomposition; not resolvable into its constituents or elements.
- vasal1/5
vasal
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rosarium
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sysadmins
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- containerisation1/5
containerisation
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disagreeable
- adjective not to your liking
- a disagreeable situation
- adjective satellite unpleasant to interact with
- a disagreeable old man
- adjective not to your liking
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disaffiliated
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- ensanguined1/5
ensanguine
To stain or cover with blood; to make bloody, or of a blood-red color; "The ensanguined field." Milton.as, an .ensanguined hue
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trivialisation
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imposable
Capable of being imposed or laid on. Hammond.
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tasar
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supersaturation
The operation of supersaturating, or the state of being supersaturated.
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necessar
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dinosaurian
(Paleon.) One of the Dinosauria. Written also deinosaur , anddeinosaurian .
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buzzsaw
A circular saw; -- so called from the buzzing it makes when running at full speed.
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compensability
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visé
An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing. Written also vice .
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forsakenness
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permissable
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pesant
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disclosable
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balsamea
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kursaal
A public hall or room, for the use of visitors at watering places and health resorts in Germany.
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improvisatore
See Improvvisatore .
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disaffirmance
The act of disaffirming; denial; negation.
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vissarionovich
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vocationalisation
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dorsal
- adjective belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part
- the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals
- adjective facing away from the axis of an organ or organism
abaxial.
- the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem
- adjective belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part
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discussable
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polyunsaturates
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mosasaur
(Paleon.) One of an extinct order of reptiles, including Mosasaurus and allied genera. See Mosasauria .
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conversable
Qualified for conversation; disposed to converse; sociable; free in discourse. While young, humane, conversable, and kind. Cowper.
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suffisant
Sufficient. Obs.
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bassan
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ursae
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embassage
An embassy. "He sent a solemn embassage." Bacon.Except your embassages have better success. Motley.
- presales1/5
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inadmissable
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connoissance
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dorsale
Same as Dorsal , n.
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posé
(Her.) Standing still, with all the feet on the ground; -- said of the attitude of a lion, horse, or other beast.
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pausal
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- cassada1/5
cassada
See Cassava .
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utilisable
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camarasaurus
(Paleon.) A genus of gigantic American Jurassic dinosaurs, having large cavities in the bodies of the dorsal vertebræ.
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gainsayer
One who gainsays, contradicts, or denies. "To convince the gainsayers." Tit. i. 9.
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mosaicist
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cassan
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photoreconnaissance
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excisable
Liable or subject to excise; as, tobacco in an .excisable commodity
- unsafely1/5
unsafe
- adjective lacking in security or safety
insecure.
- his fortune was increasingly insecure
- an insecure future
- adjective involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
dangerous.
- a dangerous criminal
- a dangerous bridge
- unemployment reached dangerous proportions
- adjective lacking in security or safety
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passaggi
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- croissante1/5
croissante
(Her.) Terminated with crescent; -- said of a cross the ends of which are so terminated.
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tsarevna
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psalmic
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resat
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parameterisations
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hellenisation
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balsamifera
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palatalisation
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- losang1/5
losang
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- assaut1/5
assault
- noun close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
- noun a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
- noun close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
- passée1/5
passée
Past; gone by; hence, past one's prime; worn; faded; Ld. Lytton.as, a .passée belle
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byssal
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usager
One who has the use of anything in trust for another. Obs. Daniel.
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sensationalised
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gossan
(Geol.) Decomposed rock, usually reddish or ferruginous (owing to oxidized pyrites), forming the upper part of a metallic vein.
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predorsal
(Anat.) Situated in front of the back; immediately in front, or on the ventral side the dorsal part of the vertebral column.
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adversaria
A miscellaneous collection of notes, remarks, or selections; a commonplace book; also, commentaries or notes. These parchments are supposed to have been St. Paul's adversaria. Bp. Bull.
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intertarsal
(Anat.) Between the tarsal bones; as, the .intertarsal articulations
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- mensae1/5
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physalus
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devisable
Capable of being devised, invented, or contrived.
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composant
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consarn
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crossarm
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gusano
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- spousals1/5
spousal
- adjective of or relating to a wedding
nuptial; bridal.
- bridal procession
- nuptial day
- spousal rites
- wedding cake
- marriage vows
- adjective relating to a spouse
- a fitting symbol of spousal love
- adjective of or relating to a wedding
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convulsants
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asantes
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wesak
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chrysaetos
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musard
A dreamer; an absent-minded person. Obs. Rom. of R.
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disaffirm
To assert the contrary of; to contradict; to deny; -- said of that which has been asserted.
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- departmentalisation1/5
departmentalisation
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casandra
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supralapsarian
(Eccl. Hist.) One of that class of Calvinists who believed that God's decree of election determined that man should fall, in order that the opportunity might be furnished of securing the redemption of a part of the race, the decree of salvation being conceived of as formed before or beyond, and not after or following, the lapse, or fall. Cf. Infralapsarian .
- disaffiliate1/5
disaffiliate
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- timesavers1/5
timesavers
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- ensamples1/5
ensample
An example; a pattern or model for imitation. Obs. Tyndale.Being ensamples to the flock. Pet. v. 3.
- mosaical1/5
mosaical
Mosaic (in either sense). "A mosaical floor." Sir P. Sidney.
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- misadjustment1/5
misadjustment
Wrong adjustment; unsuitable arrangement.
- assalto1/5
- tsaddik1/5
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chrysal
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misattribute
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reconnoissance
The act of reconnoitering; preliminary examination or survey. Specifically:(a) (Geol.) An examination or survey of a region in reference to its general geological character .(b) (Engin.) An examination of a region as to its general natural features, preparatory to a more particular survey for the purposes of triangulation, or of determining the location of a public work .(c) (Mil.) An examination of a territory, or of an enemy's position, for the purpose of obtaining information necessary for directing military operations; a preparatory expedition.
- amagasaki1/5
amagasaki
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guessable
Capable of being guessed.
- mosaism1/5
mosaism
Attachment to the system or doctrines of Moses; that which is peculiar to the Mosaic system or doctrines.
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yogasana
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admissable
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autodefensas
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confessant
One who confesses to a priest. Obs. Bacon.
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closable
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disallowance
The act of disallowing; refusal to admit or permit; rejection. Syn. -- Disapprobation; prohibition; condemnation; censure; rejection.
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- passager1/5
passage
- noun the act of passing from one state or place to the next
transition.
- noun a section of text; particularly a section of medium length
- noun the act of passing from one state or place to the next
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passivisation
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vipsanius
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leprosaria
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musang
(Zoöl.) A small animal of Java ( Paradoxirus fasciatus ), allied to the civets. It swallows, but does not digest, large quantities of ripe coffee berries, thus serving to disseminate the coffee plant; hence it is called alsocoffee rat .
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counteraccusations
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- massé1/5
massé
(Billiards) A stroke made with the cue held vertically.
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pulsator
A beater; a striker.
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resaw
To saw again; specifically, to saw a balk, or a timber, which has already been squared, into dimension lumber, as joists, boards, etc.
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- unsafety1/5
unsafety
The quality or state of being in peril; absence of safety; insecurity. Bacon.
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isabelline
Of an isabel or isabella color.
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cannibalisation
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pissaro
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crossability
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massas
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nonsalaried
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decompensating
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dysaesthesia
(Med.) Impairment of any of the senses, esp. of touch.
- mesal1/5
mesal
Same as Mesial .
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lymphangiosarcoma
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- omasal1/5
omasal
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- succursale1/5
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abusable
That may be abused.
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ecossaise
(Mus.) A dancing tune in the Scotch style.
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tattersalls
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unsurpassable
- adjective satellite not to be exceeded
- unsurpassable skill
- unsurpassable standards of workmanship
- adjective satellite not to be exceeded
- dimethylnitrosamine1/5
dimethylnitrosamine
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- pulsator1/5
pulsator
A beater; a striker.
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chrysalid
Pertaining to a chrysalis; resembling a chrysalis.
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necessarian
An advocate of the doctrine of philosophical necessity; a nacessitarian.
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improvisationally
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improvisatrice
See Improvvisatrice .
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assafoetida
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hydromassage
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fractionalisation
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internasal
(Anat.) Between the nasal cavities; as, the .internasal cartilage
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parsable
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transversal
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
thwartwise; cross; transverse.
- cross members should be all steel
- from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully
- transversal vibrations
- transverse colon
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
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pedestrianisation
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disannul
To annul completely; to render void or of no effect. For the Lord of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul ? Isaiah xiv. 27.
✍ The prefix in this word an its derivatives is intensive, and not negative.
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issas
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complaisant
- adjective satellite showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
obliging.
- to close one's eyes like a complaisant husband whose wife has taken a lover
- the obliging waiter was in no hurry for us to leave
- adjective satellite showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
- pulsatory1/5
pulsatory
Capable of pulsating; throbbing. Sir H. Wotton. .
- naissant1/5
naissant
(Her.) Same as Jessant .
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doomsayer
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- crossable1/5
crossable
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accessability
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obeisant
Ready to obey; reverent; differential; also, servilely submissive.
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parasang
A Persian measure of length, which, according to Herodotus and Xenophon, was thirty stadia, or somewhat more than three and a half miles. The measure varied in different times and places, and, as now used, is estimated at from three and a half to four English miles.
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isatin
(Chem.) An orange-red crystalline substance, C8H5NO2 , obtained by the oxidation of indigo blue. It is also produced from certain derivatives of benzoic acid, and is one important source of artificial indigo.Written also, less properly, isatine .
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camisard
One of the French Protestant insurgents who rebelled against Louis XIV, after the revocation of the edict of Nates; -- so called from the peasant's smock (camise) which they wore.
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compensative
Affording compensation.
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disassortative
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- envisagement1/5
envisagement
The act of envisaging.
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supralapsarianism
The doctrine, belief, or principles of the Supralapsarians.
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basanite
(Min.) Lydian stone, or black jasper, a variety of siliceous or flinty slate, of a grayish or bluish black color. It is employed to test the purity of gold, the amount of alloy being indicated by the color left on the stone when rubbed by the metal.
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dechristianisation
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rosarian
A cultivator of roses.
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dipsas
A serpent whose bite was fabled to produce intense thirst. Milton.
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prosauropod
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misallocate
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balsamina
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- renationalisation1/5
renationalisation
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disaffirm
To assert the contrary of; to contradict; to deny; -- said of that which has been asserted.
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curassavica
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nonsuperimposable
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brassage
A sum formerly levied to pay the expense of coinage; -- now called seigniorage .
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feasance
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taramasalata
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sensationalise
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balsamum
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impassability
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glossarial
Of or pertaining to glosses or to a glossary; containing a glossary.
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basalt
- noun the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
- noun the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
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disaggregation
The separation of an aggregate body into its component parts.
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opsanus
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resaw
To saw again; specifically, to saw a balk, or a timber, which has already been squared, into dimension lumber, as joists, boards, etc.
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asarone
(Chem.) A crystallized substance, resembling camphor, obtained from the Asarum Europæum ; -- called alsocamphor of asarum .
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misadministration
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posable
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recondensation
The act or process of recondensing.
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exsanguinate
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rosaniline
(Chem.) A complex nitrogenous base, C20H21N3O , obtained by oxidizing a mixture of aniline and toluidine, as a colorless crystalline substance which forms red salts. These salts are essential components of many of the socalled aniline dyes, as fuchsine, aniline red, etc. By extension, any one of the series of substances derived from, or related to, rosaniline proper.
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psalmodic
Relating to psalmody.
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faisan
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deposal
The act of deposing from office; a removal from the throne. Fox.
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assart
(Old Law) The act or offense of grubbing up trees and bushes, and thus destroying the tickets or coverts of a forest. Spelman. Cowell.
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glossal
Of or pertaining to the tongue; lingual.
- elasmosaurus1/5
elasmosaurus
(Paleon.) An extinct, long-necked, marine, cretaceous reptile from Kansas, allied to Plesiosaurus.
- assart1/5
assart
(Old Law) The act or offense of grubbing up trees and bushes, and thus destroying the tickets or coverts of a forest. Spelman. Cowell.
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cessant
Inactive; dormant Obs. W. Montagu.
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assart
(Old Law) The act or offense of grubbing up trees and bushes, and thus destroying the tickets or coverts of a forest. Spelman. Cowell.
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bodhisat
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socialisation
socialization.
socialising; socialization; socializing.